We're Moving!

Sorry for the inconvenience, but we are moving sites!  The new site will be up Friday September 30.  If you need more information, contact me at handmadeheartmade@hotmail.com. 

Inspired!

Here are some of the highlights from The Queen Bee Market, which I mentioned in my past 2 posts.  I'm excited about starting some new crafting projects!  If you missed the market, check out some of the vendors:

Some of the crafts that seemed to be "trending" at the fair were:

• Yarn-wrapped wreaths decorated with cloth flowers,
• Cloth flowers in general (they were everywhere) and acrylic flowers,
• Brightly-colored pennants and banners that could be personalized,
• Funky stuffed animals (the tiny potted cactus was my favorite),
• Hand-made floral jewelry and headbands,
• Mommy and me matching aprons,
• Clunky and multi-layered jewelry,
• Super cute and fluffly tutus for little girls,
• Multipattern and quilted purses/clutches with a vintage feel,
• Knitted floral headbands for babies,
• Mustaches and owls on just about anything, and
• Witty kitchen magnets, jewelry, and t-shirts.

As always, if you're interested in crafting with Handmade, Heartmade, please contact us.  And if you need a little more crafting inspiration of your own, just look below at the links to some of my favorite vendors from the craft show today.

• Blossom and Vine
• Art by Erin Leigh
• Funky Vintage Lovely
• The Pleated Poppy
• Misfit Menagerie
• Allora Handmade
• Little Penelope Lane
• Fairly Fabulous
• Epicurean Style
• Earth Cookie Creations

Queen (Bee) for a Day

I made it to The Queen Bee Market today and had a great time!  There were 50+ vendors and it was great to see what everyone was making.  I will write more later in the week to share about all of the beautiful handmade goodies I saw.  For now, I'll just show you what I actually purchased.  I was in need of a gift for my grandmother's upcoming 80th birthday, and couldn't resist once I saw this piece from Art by Erin Leigh!

What you can't see from the picture is the depth and layering in the art.  All of Erin's artwork included a variety of media, layered one on top of the other to create a beautiful work of art.  I can't wait to give this one to my grandmother!  Here are a couple more of my favorites by Erin:

The Queen Bee Market in San Diego

I know this is last minute, but all you San Diegans might want to check this out.  Tomorrow and Sunday at the Del Mar Hilton The Queen Bee Market will be open for business.  Admission is only $5 and includes parking.  It's a great place to find out what's trending in the craft world.  Beeeee there or beeeee square (I apologize, lol).

Taking a Much-Needed Crafting Break!

I am so happy that I was able to make and donate all those little hats!  However, my right hand is throbbing!  So, today I've been browing the web instead of crafting, and I came across this amazing crocheted hat from BeardHead.com.  I wish I had the pattern (and knew how to crochet) so that I could make some.  Anyone else interested in giving it a try?  :)

The "Spartan Combo" from BeardHead.com

Don't worry, girls.  There's one for you too!

The "Bunny" from BeardHead.com