HannahMade

2009-08-18T09:10:00.000-07:00

NEW WEB SITE!

I am so excited to announce that the official hannahmade.com is up and running.

One of the pages "The Muses," will have a running update of those who have inspired specific pieces; whether they be women I know or commissioned gifts.

I will also have the "Weddings" page, as I have been honored with the role of accessorizing many weddings, and hopefully many more to come!

Please note that I will NOT be updating this site in the future.

Thank you,
See you on the Hannahmade.com side :)

Prom Necklace

2009-06-02T22:04:00.001-07:00

Shantie prom necklace
Originally uploaded by HannahMade

How fortunate I am to be related to this beauty! My mother of pearl necklace draped perfectly on my prom princess little sister!

Thanks for being a top model Sis!

Every Woman Is A Muse©

2009-05-31T22:30:00.000-07:00

HannahMade is now blogging on the official HannahMade.com website.

All info regarding events, sales, inspirations, etc. can be found on www.hannahmade.com

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Thank you for supporting HannahMade

Every Woman Is A Muse©

2009-02-12T13:22:00.000-08:00

An Etsy Love Story!

Cute right? Thank you Etsy for this lovely feature. We were asked to describe our collaborative relationship with my custom made PMC frames featuring Michelle's awesome art work! It's so awesome to be so close with someone as a friend and fellow artist! We are truly soul sisters!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! May love be expressed with gratitude to all those who bless your life and make your heart smile!

2008-11-18T08:35:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow Night!

A boutique of wonderful designers, being held in support of each other. For more information please see our evite!

2008-11-17T17:17:00.001-08:00

Shows Galore!
So excited and sooo busy! I'll be in this super cool Art Craft and Vintage market this weekend, sharing with the awesome Michelle Caplan, Nov. 22-23 and on Nov. 29-30 and December 21st. This is a perfect opportunity to place an order for the holidays and be able to pick it up the following week at the same location!

I just had the pleasure of meeting Unique event coordinator, Sonja Rasula this past weekend at Felt Club. Her enthusiasm is infectious and the scale of this event is sure to offer something for everyone!

I will still be offering a 15% discount for all purchases of 3 pieces or more.
Hope to see you there!

2008-11-13T20:31:00.000-08:00

15% Off!!!!

Not sure what your plans are for this weekend in the Los Angeles area?
Let me make a suggestion...
As always I am super excited about participating in Felt Club! This year being held at the Shrine Auditorium.

I am also honored to be part of Zinnia's Holiday Boutique that coincides with the SouthPas Art Fest this Saturday.

Both are going to be opportune events for crossing your favorite people off your Holiday list! Because there are truly going to be unique, made-with-love finds at these events. It is that time of year!!! Mention my blog and receive 15% off purchases of 3 pieces or more.

Hope to see you there!

2008-10-02T10:36:00.000-07:00

A Season For All Fairs

I love this time of year...not only is fall my favorite season but it is when the season of fair after fair after fair commences. I kicked it off two weeks ago at the Mission West Spring and Fall Arts Festival and continued this past Sunday in Venice at the Abbot Kinney Festival.

As you know by now it has been my honor to share these fair experiences with my esteemed fellow artist (stop laughing Michelle) and one of my truest friends, Michelle Caplan. As the season gets rolling we go through the excitement/panic of creating until we can't see straight...leaving ourselves just enough energy to load and unload the car at the end of the weekend.

This weekend, October 4th - 5th we'll be participating in the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair.
A first for both of us and one we've heard great things about.
On October 25th I'll be in Claremont, at Village Venture...a festive pre-Halloween kick off
where the best costumes are worn by toddlers and pets!
We love visits from familiar faces (I've been know to throw myself at my devout muses) so if you're in the area please come say hello!

More shows to be listed soon :)

2008-07-24T07:31:00.000-07:00

HannahMade at Mountain Fair
I'm so excited to announce that I'll be participating in a show I actually grew up with!
My mom and I will be sharing a booth at the 37th annual Carbondale Mountain Fair!

It's a 2 1/2 day event that includes live music, games and over 100 vendors!
I'll be posting great pictures very soon!
If you're in the area come say HI!

2008-07-10T13:36:00.000-07:00

HannahMade in San Francisco!

So this is it! The first long distance adventure for HannahMade! Of course, it wouldn't be nearly as fun of a journey without Michelle and we're both so excited for our first road trip and a show full of amazing vendors.

If you or anyone you know is going to be in the area please stop by and say hello!
:)

2008-03-20T18:24:00.000-07:00

My First Custom ID Bracelet!

As I dive deeper in to the world of PMC I have been asked to create some delightful custom pieces. One of which is this ID bracelet for my friend Lisa in Portland, Oregon.

The initials are for her husband Robert, herself, and her little baby, Jack. This is my first ID bracelet and it was an exciting challenge. I hand engraved the initials and the hearts which definitely have an "organic" look to them. I strung the bracelet in an interlaced pattern with faceted labradorite to make it both pretty and sturdy. The barrel clasp is one of my favorites, especially for bracelets. It's super strong and looks really cool!

I'm happy to say that it came out so cool I am now offering it on my Etsy shop! yay!

Thank you, Lisa, for being a wonderful muse!

2008-03-11T15:25:00.000-07:00

SouthPark Flea Market

Planning a weekend outing? Come visit me at SouthPark Flea Market in downtown Los Angeles! The first of its kind in the area, SouthPark is offering unique one of a kind arts and crafts as well as funky vintage finds! Founder Phillip Dane plans to have over 100 vendors and a Farmer's Market before Summer rolls around! I've been doing the fair with Michelle and it gets better and better every week!

I hope to see you there!

2008-02-16T14:29:00.001-08:00

HannahMade and Michelle Caplan Unite!

I'm so excited to announce the collaboration of HannahMade and Michelle Caplan!

I have recently started creating with PMC (precious metal clay) to add to my collection of jewelry. Each pendant is hand sculpted and fired to its hardened pure silver form.

I am always inspired by Michelle's work and we've been talking about making it into wearable pendants for a while now! The time has finally come!

This piece is a crop from her Collage Lab piece called "Jump for Joy."

You can purchase this and other art pendants in my etsy shop.

2008-01-30T18:56:00.000-08:00

SPC - Celebration Week 4
Have I been MIA or what? No time like Celebration time to re-enter the blog world. This month's Self Portrait Challenge is Celebration and what better way to Celebrate than with a birthday wish!

Happy Me at 33!

2007-09-11T11:45:00.000-07:00

Talentdatabase.com

Too excited not to share! I recently listed myself on this cool new site called Talentdatabase that allows artists of all genres to promote, share and network.

This morning I was delighted to hear that I had been featured in the fashion channel that I list myself under! (First listing under the featured heading.)

I have found this site to be so inspiring as there are so many gifted artists and behind the scenes connections.

I can't wait to see what comes of it!

2007-08-28T12:20:00.001-07:00

Little Monster Market!Come one come all to Little Monster Market this Tuesday, September 4th in Studio City!!!!
Denise makes this such a fun event and the goods are better than good!

I really enjoy being part of this event with Michelle as we offer things that mom's can enjoy too!

Ages 3 and up!!!! ;)

Hope to see you there

2007-08-28T11:52:00.000-07:00

SPC - Patterns Week 4

It's not often that you can find such pretty patterns on clothes...the pattern looks like the lace that accents the front.

2007-08-23T14:24:00.000-07:00

ABBOT KINNEY FESTIVAL!

Ok, I'm super excited to announce that I will be in this year's Abbot Kinney Festival with my esteemed booth partner Michelle Caplan! We have been anticipating their response for quite some time and 2 nights ago, just before bed, you know when you just take one more peek at emails and such...well, there it was! The golden acceptance letter to a festival I have admired as a visitor for many years.

2007-08-23T14:10:00.000-07:00

SPC - Patterns Week 3

Ok! I finally did it! I had joined a while ago but now I'm an active member of Self Portrait Challenge Tuesday! This month's challenge is patterns...

Funny, obscure, not completely obvious and a little risque :)

This is going to be fun!

2007-08-08T22:06:00.000-07:00

Artist Every Month! I am honored to announce that I have been selected to launch Artist Every Month at p!ay hair lounge in Simi Valley, California. Not only is this the most dope funky fresh salon in the West, but Brig "extraordinaire" loves to spread the word to support her local artist!

With this opportunity I am also launching The HannahMade Guide to Flowers and Plants as well as displaying my new chakra necklaces and lots of fun earrings! The few times I've been back since setting up I've been tickled to see girls in foil trying earrings on!

Each month p!ay will feature artists from every craft; jewelry, collage, knitting, painting, and the list goes on and on! Brig, you ROCK!

Brig models her new HannahMade "Warrior Princess" Necklace!

2007-08-05T23:28:00.000-07:00

Etsy Treasury "All You Need Is Love"

There is something so enjoyable about searching through thousands of artists on Etsy and having to narrow them down to 16 that represent a topic of your choice.
Getting your own Treasury on Etsy is no small feat. You must have patients galore and a name in mind...once you type you can't go back.

I was fortunate enough to get a treasury this week and chose the topic of love.
As in the image above by Michelle Caplan, I was able to find the sweetest hugs and loveliest sentiments on creations ranging from fine art and pocket mirrors to clothing and softies.

Please take a closer look and feel the love!
All You Need Is Love

Hopefully I'll snag another one tonight!

2007-07-20T12:53:00.001-07:00

The HannahMade Guide to Flowers and Plants
is the collaboration of Mother Nature and HannahMade.

This piece was inspired by the colors in the Delphinium 'Claire.'
(name courtesy of the American Horticultural Society Great Plant Guide)

Delphinium photo courtesy of photokitten

I am excited to share the development of this line which will be launched at Play Hair Salon this August and continue to be available on my etsy shop!

Flower suggestions welcome!
:)

2007-07-15T21:57:00.000-07:00

Hooray for Felt Club!
I don't have the energy for photos and fancy links right now, but that's only because Felt Club spent me to glorious exhaustion. Thank you Jenny, for doing your part to help us all succeed. I am so grateful for this experience and hope to see today set the standard for crafters' support everywhere!

2007-01-13T23:08:00.000-08:00

Blue but Not Sad

It's been a while since I've posted from the heart...
This dear fellow pictured above is a present for the baby my dear friend Sylvia, is about to have. It is my first attempt at a stuffed animal of any kind and I have to say, I'm kinda sad to see him go. He sits proudly at 12" tall and was crocheted out of super soft Lion's Brand acrylic "mohair" yarn...the funny thing is, I think I'm allergic to him. As his body came to a close (literally) my eyes started to itch like no tomorrow! Alas, I couldn't leave him limbless so I suffered through to the end.
Just this evening I initialed his rear with a little HM for HannahMade and packaged him up for his special delivery tomorrow afternoon.

So farewell Blue...

Don't worry, I'll visit often.
For those of you who think I'm crazy....wait 'til you see my Swarovski crystal endeavor!
:)

2007-01-05T17:59:00.000-08:00

Tag, I'm it!

From ShandyKing to Michelle Caplan to me...so here it goes, 5 things that make me more interesting (if you can imagine!) :)

1. My real name is Hannah-Childe. Yes they were hippies.

2. One time I peed in public (not on a camping trip). Sorry! It was Halloween and I was lost in Silverlake, what do you want from my life????

3. I'm a math geek...when I was in 3rd grade we could do math crosswords for extra credit and I finished a semester's worth in one week! and I was in the Knowledge Bowl in High School competing in math.

4. When I was in 6th grade I ran the 1/4 mile in track. I was about to beat Max Bigelow in a race and missed my moment of glory when I collapsed from an asthma attack about 15 yards from the finish line. It's ok...I think it's funny too. Now.

Last but not least
5. I LOVE brussel sprouts!!!

I will be back when I find the next 5 victims :)

2006-08-18T14:41:00.000-07:00

Tonight, I blog. I am inspired by art! Those who catch me off guard with their gifts. Reaching people unexpectedly, leaving us wanting more. This portrait holds my heart. It was composed by Michelle Caplan, a piece I commissioned her to create capturing the essence of my line of jewelry, HannahMade. The woman posing so elegantly, is my late grandmother Esther. She is my continuous inspiration and this piece, titled HannahMade (Esther), says it all.

However, the first piece I purchased from Michelle was this 8 x 6 original Kristen2. I am drawn to the innocence and pure joy Kristen's smile makes me feel. Had to have it. :)

The most recent addition is one by Cricket Press...I haven't even gotten it yet, but the purchase has been made. I was so drawn to this piece because Heart Girl looks like she's caught off guard by how much love she's in for! I love it!

The two shattered-glass magnets to the right are by artist Tommy P. Johnson. I display them with another magnet that reads "Love is a friendship caught on fire." I don't know the influence behind these emotional pieces, but that is how they effect me.

So here we have it, my first blog and the beginnings of a beautiful art collection. I look forward to seeing other art collections out there, do share!!!
:)