Happy Mardi Gras!!

From everyone at Handmade Louisiana

HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!! Stay safe and have fun!

Check out these great Mardi Gras themed items from Handmade Louisiana members! Pics are clickable!! :) Remember to shop local!~~

HML Team Member Tutorial: Easy Ruffle Scarf

Today's tutorial is from Amy of Mama's Little Monkeys/Badge Reels.

You can hop over here to learn how to make this easy, cute, flirty infinity scarf.

Here is the tutorial: http://blog.mamaslittlemonkeys.com/2012/03/easy-ruffle-infinity-scarf-sewing.html

~~Amy of
Mama's Little Monkeys
Badge Reels
Seaux Comfy

handmade louisiana pick of the week

from Tigers and Tiaras

Wizard of Oz Machine Embroidery Applique patch!

Handmade Louisiana Pick of the Week

from CraftBloom

Handmade Louisiana Pick of the Week

from Blue Bayou Breeze

HML's Pick of the Week

Chocolate Chai from Spicelicious.http://www.etsy.com/shop/Spicelicious?ref=seller_info

April Craft a Long--Time to Vote!!!

This month's theme is "Be Green!" Please choose your favorite item in the sidebar voting poll! Thanks to all our lovely entries!
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Lemon-Lime hand dyed shibori shawl from SplendiferousFiber
Cool and refreshing! Lime Green diamonds form the design on this soft rayon shawl. Each diamond was hand-tied, then the entire piece was overdyed with Turquoise to make the final color combination. Shawl measures 27 x 75 including fringe. Hand wash in cool water with mild soap. Do not soak. Air dry. Cool iron.

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Celery and Sage Green Cotton Washcloths from CrochetMaggie
100% cotton, crocheted washcloths. They measure 7 inches square and are wonderfully soft, yet thanks to the texture of the crochet, they have superb scrubbing power. Made with love. :)

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Green and Pink Princess Chair from VivysCloset

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Earth Day Magnets from MicroMops

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Rare Fabric Robert Kaufman Snail Reusable Wetbag from Mama's Little Monkeys
Great for cloth diapers, mama cloth, clothes, and more!

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Oyster Plate Wall Clock - Seaburst Green from Art On the Half Shell
Hand-crafted oyster shell wall clock featuring a dozen oyster shells set like the hours around a green patterned plate with accents of green, gold, and white sea glass. The 12 o'clock hour is embellished with a real 7mm pearl.

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Trepadora Adjustable Ring from etco
Gorgeous vintage verdigris patina brass ring, lace style. Adjustable

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Green Jasper & Yellow Jade Necklace Set from naturegirl7s
Earthy Green and Yellow Jade is perfect for spring and good vibrations

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 Go Green - Recycle Symbol from FluenteDesigns
Made completely of polymer clay, this multi-colored recycle pendant hangs from black suede leather cord.

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Funny bunny and Easter basket from HurricanePottery
Poor little bunny fell into the Easter egg paints! Now he's definitely going green, and blue, with some splashes of pink, purple, and yellow in between! Hand built, hollow ceramic rabbit from Hurricane Pottery.

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Refrigerator Folder Magnet from CuteLootNFood2Boot
Green in more ways than one ... bright green in color, but made from recycled remnants of cardstock left from other paper projects. This little pocket of fun is the best magnet yet for your fridge! Gusseted sides with a magnetic backing, and measures 4-1/2" x 6".

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Sea glass bobby pins from Loumiet Jewelry
This pair of bobby pins have two different color pieces of green sea glass. One bobby pin has an olive green piece and the other one has a brighter green piece of sea glass. I collected these pieces of sea glass on Jewel Beach in Kodiak, Ak. Each piece of sea glass is unique. These pieces of sea glass sit on black bobby pins that are 2 inches in length. Perfect unique hair pieces to go with that perfect outfit

Vote for your Fave!!! :)
~~Amy

Handmade Louisiana is TWO Years Old!!!

Handmade Louisiana is two years old this month! What started as an idea between three local artisans has grown to a strong, vibrant, talented team of artisans, musicians and business owners. I am so proud of my members and how talented they are. Louisiana really is full of talent, fun, beauty, and a uniqueness found nowhere else.

To help celebrate our birthday, our members are sharing some sales with you, dear readers and fans!!

The Little Pearl:
http://www.littlepearlquilts.etsy.com

Any customer who spends $20 (before shipping) gets one of my little bitty bunnies free. No coupon code, just mention "Handmade Louisiana" in the note to seller, along with a color choice. Now through the end of April!
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wandersketch
http://www.etsy.com/shop/wandersketch

enter coupon code HANDMADELA at checkout to receive 15% off of your purchase! sale is good for the month of april!
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LetterKay
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LetterKay

enter coupon code HANDMADELA11 to receive 15% off all items (including custom stamps, etc) for the entire month of April
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Badge Reels
http://www.badgereels.etsy.com
Coupon Code "handmadelouisiana" for 15% off.
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Design Studio 504
www.designstudio504.etsy.com

Sale or Discount, Please include any coupon codes: 25% off with coupon code
HANDMADELOUISIANA

End Date of Sale: April 30, 2011
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NOLA NUKS Pacifier Holders www.nolanuks.com,
www.facebook.com/nolanuks
$5 off any burpcloth and
pacifier holder gift set

End Date of Sale: May 1
MUST email nola@nolanuks.com your order to
receive the $5 discount.
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Embellished Bayou, http://www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com
Use code HANDMADELOUISIANA
for 20% off your purchase
End Date of Sale: April 30
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Website: http://BellaposaCollections.com/

Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/BellaposaCollections

Sale or Discount, Please include any coupon codes:

HMLBDAY

End Date of Sale:

April 1st-April 10th (30% off entire purchase)
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Hurricane Pottery
http://HurricanePottery.etsy.com

Anniversary Celebration Promo offer - 15% off entire purchase with coupon code "handmadelouisiana"  Offer good April 1 through April 30, 2011
Only one coupon offer redeemable per purchase (ie, coupons cannot be combined)
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Scrivener's Retreat   http://etsy.com/shop/scrivenerferret
10% off code: handmadelouisiana
End Date of Sale: April 30
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Chloe Boutique
http://etsy.com/shop/wildlifer78
15% off code: handmadelouisiana
End Date of Sale: April 30
Free shipping for Louisiana residents!
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JaspersPlasticSpoons    http://JaspersPlasticSpoons.etsy.com
10% off all items in shop   code:10OFF
End Date of Sale: April 18
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etco, http://www.etco.etsy.com
Sale or Discount: 10% off
Coupon code: handmadelouisiana
End Date of Sale: April 30
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www.etsy.com/shop/rainbeauxart (paintings)

www.etsy.com/shop/rainbeauxcraft (craft and paintings)
Sale or Discount: 15% off
Coupon code: handmadelouisiana
End Date of Sale: April 30

This is a sale on a sale in both of my Etsy shops! Many items in both shops have already been marked with a further discount and/or free shipping within the U.S. (First class mail.) Price in listing is previous sale price, before additional 15% off which is applied when the coupon code is typed in. Check individual item listings for those which also have free shipping to save 3 times! New items are being added to both shops this week.

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Fluente Designs
http://www.fluentedesigns.artfire.com/
10% entire store
code: HML2YRBDAY
Sale runs April 1 - April 30 2011
...Also good on custom orders!

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CuteLootnFood2Boot 

http://www.CuteLootnFood2Boot.etsy.com/, 

Free gift with any purchase, 

Sale dates April 1 - April 30, 2011

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Green Boot Creations
mygreenboot.etsy.com
15% off using HAPPYTWOYEARSHML
Sale ends April 30th

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Loumiet Jewelry http://www.loumietjewelry.etsy.com/

10% off with coupon code 2bdayhml ends April 30

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Cat's Corner
www.catstraight.etsy.com
Free Shipping coupon code: Happy2HML
ends April 30th.

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CrochetMaggie 
www.crochetmaggie.etsy.com

10% off entire store 

Code: HML210 

Sale ends April 30th  

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SplendiferousFiber on Etsy: 

free domestic shipping through April 30 with code HML411 

http://www.SplendiferousFiber.etsy.com/

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  Mama's Little Monkeys

www.mamaslittlemonkeys.etsy.com

Use Code "Handmadelouisiana" for 15% off

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MicroMops

www.micromops.etsy.com

 Use Code "Handmadelouisiana" for 15% off

March Craft a Long Voting Begins!

Hi all! This month's theme is "Happy Spring". What is a Craft a Long? Each month our members are challenged  to submit items they've made (or vintage items they find) that fit the current month's theme. Then our readers vote on their faves!

Happy Spring all from Handmade Louisiana!! You may vote for more than one item and voting ends in one week!

Dance Tote from Splendiferous Fiber

Cute hot pink ballet terms and ballerinas print with coordinating white ball fringe and and sassy pink and lime green print trim. A unique gift for a little (or big) dancer!

Spring Pink Check Dress w/YoYo Flowers from Vivy's Closet

Happy Spring Ponytails from Mama's Little Monkeys
Fun flower ponytails for your little or big girl!

The Rose Hair Garland from Trapped in Time Designs

hand knit backing with felt flower detailing

Happy Spring Happy Everything! gift tags from CuteLootnFood2Boot

Pink Floral Frame by Embellished Bayou

 

Spring Green Jewelry Dish - Pottery from Hurricane Pottery
The color of Granny Smith apples glazes this small stoneware dish, while a tiny white Bunny leaves a pink egg. Is he the Easter Bunny? Shhhh, We can't tell. This little dish is an adorable place to put your rings or ear rings; use it next to the sink or by your bed. Hand Thrown stoneware dish; hand built bunny rabbit, too.

Plaid Altered Clothespins or Magnets from MicroMops

Spring means picnics, which these plaid clothespins remind me of! Use these clothespins to keep your bags closed, or to hang your laundry in the fresh spring air!

Yellow Rose in Spring by FunckyLove

Thanks to all who entered! Time to vote!!

Handmade Louisiana Pick of the Week

from Harmless Color. 

Yummy crystalized ginger!