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with the Hudson Valley Etsy Team
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Jody
Showing posts with label hvnyteam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hvnyteam. Show all posts
Monday, April 20, 2015
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Ephemera: Something Meant to be Discarded
I am intrigued by the old, the 'antique', the cast away.
Items that show the signs of use, whether gently or greatly.
Lately it's been paper ephemera and old worn out books.
I have been using bits and fragments of these in my art.
My collection keeps growing,
an autograph book belonging to 8th grade Anna. Page after page
of little ditties that for her were a sweet memory of school friends.
Well worn readers, spelling and astronomy books. I imagine them being used year after year.
Chemistry notes from 1941...
and my prized possession a ledger book from the 1800's.
I love to bring these items out to use in ways that never would have been imagined when they were first used.
In my curiosity boxes I try to present these lost bits and fragments of life in an artful way.
Here my newly created fabric bird, is living with pages from old books,
game pieces, old stamps and nature items, in a box made from a found drawer.
Recycled, up-cycled, re-purposed.
Hopefully not to be discarded too soon!
Sue DiGilio
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Gone to the Beach
It's time to go to the Beach
with the Hudson Valley Etsy Team
It's full on summer and one's thoughts turn toward the shore. Here are some lovely handmade items from the team inspired by a love of the waters around us!
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| Charms of Faith |
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| Unnamed Road |
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| RG Clay Designs |
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| Huzzah Handmade |
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| a Studio by the Sea |
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| Stone and Fiber |
Jody
a Studio by the Sea
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
DIY Thank You Card
DIY Thank You Card
from the Hudson Valley Etsy Team
Here's a little Flower Garden thank you card you or the kids can easily make! Just like those expensive cards you find in stores, it becomes three dimensional when you add your own selection of buttons. All you need is a printer, glue, card stock paper, invitation size envelopes, buttons, a ruler, and a scissor or other method of paper cutting. I'm not sure how I collected all these buttons, but lots of crafty people seem to have the same secret stash. This is one way to make use of them!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4emWuO6AltRSkdXZ1I2VHJ5djg/edit?usp=sharing
Print out full bleed if you can. Otherwise the image will be short on the edges. Cut in half.
Glue on buttons at the top of the stems. Let dry. Fold in half, and it's done!
Jody - astudiobythesea.etsy.com
Monday, April 21, 2014
Spring Flowers
Spring Flowers
from the
Hudson Valley Etsy Team
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| Daisy & Zinnia Crochet Patterns by Knot by Granma |
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| Honeysuckle Earrings by Merry Alchemy |
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| Nasturtiums Print by Owen Art |
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| Metal Primrose Necklace by Unnamed Road |
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| Paper Roses by Amber H Lynn |
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| Beanie Flower Hat by My Stitch in Time |
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| Blue Green Glass Necklace by Get Glassy |
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| Tulip Pendant by Pulp Sushi |
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| Nasturtium & Moons Card by Medicine Gardens |
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| Masquerade & Ball Mask by Dara Gallery |
Jody Lee
a Studio by the Sea
Friday, March 14, 2014
Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Egg-free Irish Soda Bread
Because two people in my family are allergic to eggs, I've had to look for baking recipes without eggs. I keep this scone-like bread in a plastic bag after it cools so it will stay moist.
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
1 tbsp caraway seeds
1 cup raisins
2 cups buttermilk
Chop up butter with flour, sugar, salt and soda in food processor. Pour mixture into a bowl and add caraway seeds, raisins, and buttermilk. Should be a very soft, almost runny dough. Pour out onto a greased baking sheet and with floured hands shape into a circle. With a knife cut a cross on the top. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or just until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool, slice, and serve!
Jody
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
January New Members
It's a new year and the Hudson Valley Etsy Team has some wonderful new members. I hope you'll enjoy them and give everyone a warm welcome!
Jen Kiaba is a photographer based in Rhinebeck, NY. She offers some wonderful, surreal, dark, and creative photographic art. They're all gorgeous, and I'm sure would look great on your wall! (It would on mine, at least.) Welcome to the team.
Dario Cavaliere of RiptideeDyeWorks colors his yarns in Scarsdale, NY. His shop is filled to the brim with lovely, hand-dyed yarns in a nice array of colors. I wish I knew how to knit so I'd have a reason to get them! Happy to have you.
Simone Sutcliffe creates her work in Kingston, NY. She specializes in wonderful tribal style jewelry using vintage materials. Her creations are sure to make a statement wherever you go! Hope you like it here.
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| The Aerialist - Surreal Conceptual Fine Art Photography Print by Jen Kiaba Photography |
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| Hand Dyed Sock Yarn, Superwash Merino Wool and Nylon: Meteorite by RiptideeDyeWorks |
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| necklace, Jasper, Lariat, Drop, Floral, Red by SimoneSutcliffe |
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| Antique hexagono Portuguese Ceramic mosaic Tile Scrabble Pendant by TarryTiles |
TarryTiles are made in Tarrytown, NY and all are super cute! Their family-run shop is just chock-full of these small, ceramic tiles with everything from photographs and saying to illustrations, with tons of different themes to choose from. Glad to have you!
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| Royal Blue Brocade Bird Masquerade Mask with Diamonds and Pearls by DaraGallery |
Last but certainly not least is Dara T of DaraGallery who is based in Shandaken, NY. Masks (and a handfuls of other items) fill her shop pages. They're elegantly decorated with lush fabrics, beads, and even some metals. They just ooze fantasy and would fit in the most elegant masquerade party. Welcome!
So there you have our first batch of new members for the year! Check them out, give them a warm welcome, and maybe pick up something for your sweetie. Remember Valentine's Day is coming!
Enjoy,
Monday, January 6, 2014
A Simple, DIY, Hudson Valley Wedding - Intro
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Flower and Spiral White Topaz Engagement Ring Set by Moonkisdesigns |
For those of you who don't know, the Hudson Valley is one of the most expensive places to get married. Pretty much anywhere around New York City has an average wedding cost of $30,000-$45,000, although most people get married for less than that, and the biggest weddings may throw off the scale. Chelsea Clinton's wedding in Rhinebeck cost 2 - 5 million, but another recent celebrity wedding between Kristen Bell and Dax Shephard only cost $142 including gas (this wasn't in the Hudson Valley, though). Still, no matter your price range, it's almost impossible to get around the fact that in weddings can be very expensive, both in time and money, and the little things add up fast.
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| Wedding Shawl Bridal Accessory white ivory natural by MollysPurl |
Now most advice you get on how to hold a "budget" wedding involves cutting your guest list, going off-season, only serving desserts, hors d'oeuvres, or breakfast for the reception. Most DIY books simply show you how to make cheap crafts rather than recommending creative ways to feed people, get them to dance, and get those photos shot. (However I did just read A Practical Wedding by Meg Keene and, aside from making me cry repeatedly, it goes into those sorts of things). On top of that, there’s ton of professionals telling you about the horrors of DIY and everyone from your family to complete strangers telling you what you need to make it a real wedding or how your guest won’t have any fun without a full bar. Some of those people do have your interests at heart, but others just like being bossy or want you to hire them.
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| Baroque Crystal Pendant Necklace, Silver by merryalchemybridal |
So if you have your heart set on those 100+ people, having a wedding while it's still nice outside, and feeding people real food, what are you going to do? First of all, I recommend figuring out what is most important to you and putting most of your money to that. For me, it's going to be the wedding venue and possibly the videographer, but, after that, I'm going to have to work twice as hard (or possibly 4x) to figure out how to get the most bang for my buck. Like I said, it's a huge time expense but that's worth it to me. Luckily, as I'm an artist, I'm going to get creative! I hope I come up with some ideas you haven't thought of for your own wedding.
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| Holidays White and Gold Ornate Dangle Earrings by pulpsushi |
Once you've decided on what's most important , figure out approximately what your budget is. This number can be as loose or as tight as you want it, but it should have some bearing on reality, so get an idea how much your family, or their family, is (or isn’t) wiling to contribute, and how much you and your fiance can contribute as well. Now, if that number turns out to be way more then you expected, don’t just start throwing your money around for the wedding willy-nilly! Just because you have the money doesn’t mean you’ll want to spend all of it or that what you’re spending it on will be worth it the day of. Also, if you’re not careful, you might go over-budget, even if it seems like way more money than you could ever spend on one day. I’m sure your family will be pleased if you don’t spend it all, or you can always save it for the honeymoon! Now, if it’s less than you expected, don’t fret too much yet. It will work out somehow and worrying will just drive you crazy and then you might just end up over-spending on comfort food and cozy blankets to try and relax.
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| Blue Geek Men Tie Tack TC004 by GetGlassy |
Finally, figure out what resources you have at your disposal. These aren’t just the objects you have that might help with decorating or serving your guests (though those help) but also includes any skills you and your friends have. These things might not actually save you money, but it will make things more personal and make your friends and family feel more involved. To do this, you really have to be the one to approach your friends and family. They may offer to help but you probably have a better idea of what you need. Most importantly, play to your helper’s strengths! If you have a friend who is awesome at baking, get them to bake something. Don’t ask them to help address invitations - that’s more of a job for someone with great handwriting. Keep in mind that, if you’rd asking someone to use a specialized skill, at least offer to pay for the materials they’ll use! This is especially true if they already are doing it professionally. You can ask how much they usually charge and they’ll probably offer to do it at a discount or for free as a wedding gift, but don’t expect it. They’re helping you out, so help them out as well. Also, you should be the one to bring up the money issue, as they might be too polite to and chances are you might forget when things start getting crazy later on, so they might have to remind you anyway. Although this might not save you much money, wouldn’t you rather show off a beautiful dress made by a friend than one picked up at a bridal salon?
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| Dress by Holly Mccabe possibly available at Surviving Sisters' Boutique (Model: Amber Hawkinson, also Holly will be making my wedding dress) |
Keep in mind items you can collect over time or borrow. For example, I already have a small collection of empty pasta jars I’ll be using as vases and my mom has a lovely white serving platter I intend to use for something. For this, you might just want to start keeping a list of things to ask to borrow later on, even if you’re not sure who would have it - you’d be surprised how many people have sound equipment sitting in their basements waiting to be used.
No matter what happens, whether things go exactly as planned or not, whether you spend hundreds or millions on the day, the important part is that you’re celebrating the love you have for one another and the uniting of a family of friends and relatives. Years later, you and your guests won’t be discussing how much they loved the deluxe porta-potty you sprung for, they’ll be telling stories about the toasts that were given, how much fun they had, and how the two of you just glowed while looking at one another.
~Amber - www.etsy.com/shop/amberhlynn
P.S. If any you guys out there have any wedding suggestions, feel free to leave a comment! We could use all the help we can get.
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