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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Make Your Everyday Things Handmade Things
In hopes of helping those who still may be in possession of this mindset, I am going to admit to once having thought in this way:
Sure, it's great to support handmade and local sellers, but I don't always need and/or have the money for those little "extras." After I go to the store to pick up my everyday essentials for living, I don't always want to buy some cute little handmade trinket.
Solution: be sure your everyday things are handmade (or vinage!) things!!
Sometimes people (including myself) forget that buying handmade doesn't have to be a luxury, it can be a lifestyle. You may not need a mustache on a stick, but everyone needs an ink pen! And you may find fingerless gloves impractical on a winter day in Kansas, but real gloves and mittens are always great!
So please check out these fabulous, functional items from Kansas Etsians!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Wichita Welcomes The Onion Tree!
Yesssss!!! I am pleased to present to you Wichita's very first ALL HANDMADE store--The Onion Tree. This is...awesome. In my midwest world of Wal-Marts and mass-produced imports, this is the stuff that dreams are made of....all handmade. All quality, all beautiful!! Located at 120 N. Hillside in Wichita, this lovely boutique features many artists from Kansas and some from other states, as well. Some of my Kansas favorites include the funky, eco-friendly jewelry of iamthemandy, Madame Scodioli's (the bearded lady's) goat soap, and some great glam threads byMountainscreamer.
But truly, there are so many fabulous handmade things to choose from. (And boy was I disappointed that I didn't have any cash to spend that day! Next time....)
ALSO, once I get some other projects taken care of, I plan to take my own items down to The Onion Tree! Stay tuned.
xoxo,
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
We're Having a Giveaway!
We are having a giveaway which starts today and ends on Saturday, June 19th, when ONE lucky winner will win the lovely wristlet shown below! (Designed and handmade by Folk.)
How to enter? It's easy!:
1. Check out our facebook fan page and become a fan.
2. Leave a comment on our giveaway status (here.)
3. You're done!
Good luck, and be sure to spread the word! The more participants we have, the more often we will have giveaways. :)
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Art Pride Parade 2010
What's better than a parade?? A parade about ART, of course!!
On Saturday, May 29th, members of Wichita Handmade marched in the Squirrelly Girl's Art Pride Parade in the Delano District. Dressed in fabulous (and somewhat freakish!) finery, we strutted our stuff down Douglas Avenue, handing out giveaways to the crowd and carrying our banners.
Not only was it great to be having fun and representing the group, but it was wonderful to see other artists and local independent businesses! Some of my favorites were Lucinda's, Tribal Reflections Bellydance, and the peeps who make Chicken Poop Lip Junk!! (Which, by the way, contains no poop.) ;)
Enjoy these pics--since I was actually IN the parade, I only got one or two of us in action, but here are some images of us having fun before and after. :)
Oh....and be sure to come see us next year! xoxo
Friday, April 16, 2010
CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA is Tomorrow!!!
Ahhh!! I am still hustling to get myself ready for our Craft Extravaganza Spring Parking Lot Sale, which is TOMORROW!!!!
Please join us on Saturday, April 17th for some great crafts-- ALL handmade here in Kansas, absolutely no sweatshop labor. There will be pottery, sculpture, paintings, jewelry and accessories, and more. And I can also tell you that these artists' works are unique AND high quality.
So come by and see us tomorrow from 9am till 1pm at the Secret Gallery in Wichita, Kansas, located on the northeast corner of 2nd and Meridian (street address is 300 N. Meridian.)
xo,
Leanne
Monday, March 1, 2010
Be Sure to Wear Your Green!
Ooooh, it's MARCH!!!!
Do you know what that means?
Daylight savings time begins. More light. The first day of Spring--which hopefully means warmer weather. Gardening. And of course, St. Patrick's Day...
ST. PATRICK'S DAY!? YES!
And along with St. Patrick's Day comes Historic Delano's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade! I am completely crazy about parades. I don't know why. They never fascinated me when I was a kid, really, but in recent years, I have grown to love them.
So does this really have much to do with us? Of course! We at Wichita Handmade will be marching in the parade on Saturday, March 13 at noon, and showing off our crafty pride. Come see us! We will be handing out a variety of giveaways and goodies to the crowd! The parade travels down Douglas, between McLean and Walnut.
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