Cards4Cancer Update

First off, let me apologize to everyone for taking so long to update this!! When I began working full time I expected my time would be pinched, but didn't realize to what extent! 


All through March, we told you about Cards4Cancer, an awesome program from the people at Spirit Jump who many of our members are connected with. Spirit Jump is all about making the lives of those with cancer a little bit brighter. So they planned one entire day called Cards4Cancer for April 15th, 2010. One of our founders, Merry, was integral in making sure Handmade Louisiana's part in C4C happened!


On Monday, April 12, Merry dropped off 81 cards to the Mary Bird Perkins  
Cancer Center in Covington.  They offer radiation therapy to cancer patients in 5 
locations in Louisiana. Mike Miranda received the cards and sent a letter of thank you to us afterwards.

Jackie with Primo's Pawtourage/2 Virgos Designs also sent two nice  bars of 
handmade soap.

Natalie with Scriveners Retreat sent a wonderful cardinal plushie to give  
to a patient with Multiple Myleoma in honor of her Dad.

Merry donated 9 hand knit hats.

Cards were sent by Amy of Mama's Little Monkeys, Merry of CheeseandChocolate as well as by Yamarilet of Etco, Lora of Precious Metals, and by Cadette Girl Scout Troop 31224 in Mandeville.



We were very pleased to be a part of Cards4Cancer, even on a small scale. I hope Spirit Jump continues to do Cards4Cancer and even if one card can bring a smile to someone's face then our job is done.


Thanks to all who participated, it means more than you'll ever know!


~~Amy and Merry

May's Craft a Long Winner is................

This beautiful bustier from Trapped in Time Designs.

Congratulations to Trapped in Time Designs for winning with this beautiful piece and thanks to all who entered!!

~~Amy

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

This month's theme is Flowers and Greenery since May seems to be the time of flowers and showers and green things everywhere!! Please choose the items you feel best fits the theme "Flowers and Greenery" and vote in the left sidebar. (You may vote on multiple items.) Good luck to our fabulous members and thanks for voting!!

Entry ONE
Pink/Green Spring Flip Flop by NolaNuks

Entry TWO
Spring Green Nursing Cover by Covers by Corinna
Handmade nursing cover in fabulous spring green pattern. 

Entry THREE
Secret Garden Necklace by etco
Beautiful Czech Glass Bell Flowers are wire wrapped in Antique Brass and combined with a Verdigris Patina Brass Leaf. Hang from a delicate Antique Brass chain.

Entry FOUR
Hand Stamped Domed Name & Birthstone by Charmies

Entry FIVE
Spring Flower Woven Headband by Quibby's Bows
Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and the grass is finally growing! This headband will make your head match the new "life" all around. It is woven with four different ribbons and topped with a set of two flowers and one bow.

Entry SIX
Ruffle Pillowcase Dress by Bellabug

Entry SEVEN
Yellow Daisy on Crocheted Headband by Stitches in Cotton
Great way to dress up any outfit and the headband won't leave marks.

Entry EIGHT
Flower Frame from Embellished Bayou
Custom Handpainted Frame with flower & bow from Embellished Bayou 

Entry NINE
Knitted Flower Headband by GARsticksandstring
I knitted this headband just in time for spring! I knitted the yellow flower and knitted and felted the circle it is layered on top of. Then I just attached them both to a blue headband I purchased locally!

Entry TEN
Rose Bud Ring by DebiDeaux

Entry ELEVEN
The Botanical Gardens Bustier by Trapped in Time Designs
 A gorgeous bustier--just in time for summer! Fabric has a lovely botanical embroidered print--perfect for any wardrobe!

Entry TWELVE
Aqua & Red Wreath-- by BabooBabeau
Handmade felt flower wreath with red vintage button detailing. Perfect for any front door or room decor!

Entry THIRTEEN
Garden Party Necklace by Flambeaux Design Company

This necklace is made from seven hand sculpted polymer clay flowers and accented with antique finish copper and glass beads. The flowers range in size from 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 inch in diameter.

Entry FOURTEEN
Floral Skirted Diaper Cover with Tee by Vivy's Closet

Entry FIFTEEN
Ginkgo Pink Handpainted Silk Scarf by Splendiferous Fiber 
Handpainted 100% silk scarf in shades of pink with sunprinted details, metallic gold and pearlescent magenta overprinting and metallic gold speckles. Long enough to use as a sash as well as neck scarf. 10.5 x 59 inches of pure color.

Entry SIXTEEN
Flower Headband by Knitzy
Hand knit blue headband with hand knit turquoise flower by KnitZy.com

Entry SEVENTEEN
flower patch by Jodie Flowers

Entry EIGHTEEN
Not so Square Flower Earrings by Gaudet's Gems

Entry NINETEEN
Echinachea Bloom  by MillerLine
 watercolor painting on canvas

Entry TWENTY
Magnolia Clippie and Headband by PolkaDotDesigns
 This was a customer request for a purple magnolia hair clippie to match her daughter's pageant dress. When she asked me if I could do it, I said, "Oh, sure!" But, when I hung up the phone I didn't have a clue what to do. I played around with my ribbon and came up with this. I'm not sure how much it resembles a magnolia, but she loved it.

Entry TWENTY ONE
Moda Pink and Green Flower Badge Reel ID Holder/Keychain by BadgeReels
Hold your ID or keys in style with this nifty badge reel made from a fabric covered button!

Entry TWENTY TWO
DOUBLE-SIDED SPRING FLOWERS by FunckyWhimsy

Don't let your favorite artisan lose!! :) The winner is up to YOU! Thanks for voting!

Handmade Louisiana Team's 1 Year Birthday Sale!!

Can it be? Handmade Louisiana has been around for one year?? What started as an idea between a few friends in a coffee shop has blossomed into a lovely little group of members all around Louisiana and even those who's hearts still lie in Louisiana/the South but their bodies can't be here!

Handmade Louisiana accepts crafters, artists, musicians, small business owners, and lovers of all things handmade and Louisiana! We welcome our neighbors in Mississippi and even parts of Texas (those close enough to get to Louisiana) :) We are non-venue specific and welcome artisans who sell on a variety of websites, craft shows and even those who choose not to sell at all but do their craft for the love and joy of it!

So in honor of our birthday, we're having a sale!! Check out these great deals from some of our members!!
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Charmies Online
http://charmiesonline.etsy.com
Free shipping and 10% off (will be refunded the 10% off)
Coupon Code: HandmadeLA, you will be refunded the discount

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Hurricane Pottery
http://HurricanePottery.etsy.com
buy one, get one 50% off
Mention Handmade Louisiana in the notes to seller to get a revised invoice or Paypal refund
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Vivy's Closet
www.vivyscloset.etsy.com
$5 off purchase (excludes socks)
Discount via paypal refund
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DebiDeaux Designs
http://debideaux.artfire.com/
10% off and free shipping
coupon code HLANN10 for 10% off and HLANNFS for free shipping
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Bellabugs
www.bellabug08.etsy.com
10% off
Convo me and the price will be adjusted to reflect the discount.
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Stitches In Cotton
www.stitchesincotton.etsy.com
15% off
EXCLUDES Coffee Sleeves
Coupon Code HML Sale, Revised invoice sent
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Miss Malaprop
http://www.shopmissmalaprop.com
10% off, expires June 30, 2010
use coupon code HandmadeLAyear1 at checkout
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Hopscotch Square
www.hopscotchsquare.etsy.com
Free Shipping
Price adjusted already!
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Pattern Parade
www.patternparade.etsy.com
Free Shipping when purchasing 2 or more patterns
Discount refunded via paypal
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Quibby's Bows, Bibs and other cute things.
www.quibbysbows.blogspot.com
Buy a bib and get a bow for free, buy three bows get one free, buy a headband get a bow 50% off
Price will be adjusted, we can talk through email
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MetryChick.com
http://www.metrychick.com
metrychick.etsy.com
hvnlydesigns.etsy.com
Mention HL & get 10% off all glass and free shipping on any jewelry items.
Purchases through paypal will be credited, otherwise email celeste@metrychick.com for a revised invoice.
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TrappedInTimeDesigns
http://www.TrappedInTimeDesigns.etsy.com
10% off
Enter "Handmade LA" in Note to Seller and discount will be refunded
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PreciousMetals4u
http://PreciousMetals4u.etsy.com
10% Off
Coupon Code "HANDMADELA" in message to seller box at checkout. discount to be refunded via paypal
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Embellished Bayou
www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com
10% off any purchase, plus free shipping for LOUISIANA residents only
Excludes custom orders
Refund via Paypal
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Hailey's Beads & Bows
www.haileysbeadsandbows.com
15% off any purchase
enter code HBB15 at checkout
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jodieflowers
http://www.jodieflowers.etsy.com
Buy 2 patches, get one FREE
Just buy 2 Patches and I will throw a 3rd one in for FREE! No codes needed!
Jodie teaches private art classes during the summer if anyone is interested!
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etco
http://www.etco.etsy.com
10 % off
Etsy Code: HLA10 -  10% of the item price will be refunded through Paypal after the payment is received.
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Mama's Little Monkeys
www.mamaslittlemonkeys.artfire.com
10% Off Sale
Prices already adjusted!!
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 Scriveners Retreat
http://zibbet.com/scrivenersretreat
free shipping with any $25 purchase
coupon code JBYPYC expires on April 30.

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Chloe Boutique
FREE shipping, LA TAX FREE, and 10% off anything in my shop from now until the end of April.
http://wildlifer78.etsy.com  

 
So hop on over to these great shops and check out these deals!!!

***Sales are good through the month of April unless otherwise indicated by seller.***

April Craft a Long Winner is.................

Quibby's Bows!!

Melissa of Quibby's Bows won with this super cute spring flower applique shirt for our theme of "Happy Spring, Be Green".

You can see more of Melissa on her BLOG and her Etsy shop.

Thanks to all who voted!! Keep your eye out for our next Craft a Long starting in May!!

Happy Spring from Handmade Louisiana!!

~~Amy

Time to Vote for the April Craft a Long!

April's theme is Happy Spring/Be Green! Check out these fabulous entries from our talented artisans! 




Entry ONE:
Spring Flower Set by Quibby's Bows (quibbysbows.blogspot.com) by Melissa.This is my newest creation, its felt flower handsewn onto a t-shirt with green ribbon as the leaves. It comes with a matching flower bow. It's green, its spring, and it MAY be made from Eco-felt

ENTRY TWO:

Aqua and green spring float dress by Vivy's Closet

ENTRY THREE:

Margarita Earrings by Etco

 3mm Sterling Silver ball end posts hold a (12 mm) Blue Swarovski Flower wire wrapped in sterling Silver. http://www.etco.etsy.com

ENTRY FOUR:

Oyster Wall Shell Clock in English Ivy by Art on the Half Shell

www.ArtOnTheHalfShell.net

Hand-crafted oyster shell wall clock featuring a dozen oyster shells set like the hours around a white dinner plate with a delicate English Ivy leaf pattern on the rim. Two shades of pale green sea glass circle the plate bottom like minutes accenting the green ivy leaf rim.

Artfully coastal timepieces for the oyster and seafood connoisseur and coastal lifestyle enthusiast.

ENTRY FIVE:
St. Pat's Day Dress by SpiffysSprouts

ENTRY SIX:

Goofy Green Monster Patch by Jodie Flowers 

Made from new and upcycled fabrics.

ENTRY SEVEN:

Green Mobius Basket by GarSticksandString

ENTRY EIGHT:

Primeval Forest Hand Painted Silk Scarf by Splendiferous Fiber

Mottled shades of green like dappled sunlight highlight this handpainted scarf with sunprinted leaf design, pearl emerald and gold overprinting, and metallic gold spatter painting. 10.5 x 59 inches of colorful 100 % silk

ENTRY NINE:

Antique Flower Impression Necklace

I made this pendant by taking an impression from an antique silver sugar bowl my grandmother gave me. 99.9% pure silver pendant strung on an 18" sterling silver chain. 

ENTRY TEN:

Tie Dye Handmade Glass Necklace from DebiDeaux

ENTRY ELEVEN:

Spring Scarf by Knitzy

turquoise and green lightweight handknit scarf

ENTRY TWELVE:

Tulane "T" Pacifier Clip Holder from NOLANuks

ENTRY THIRTEEN:

Spring Rain Drops--Chalcedony Earrings by ChloeBoutique

These gorgeous Chalcedony drops remind me of warm spring rains...which pretty spring flowers soon follow! Item has sold from Etsy! www.wildlifer78.etsy.com By Amanda Daniel

ENTRY FOURTEEN:

Spring to the Beach Bag by StitchesinCotton

ENTRY FIFTEEN

Creme de Menthe Lip Balm by Fleur De Lips

Fleur de Lips Creme de Menthe lip balm - one of our new flavors. Check out our website at www.FleurDeLips.com

ENTRY SIXTEEN:

Butterfly Wall Art from Embellished Bayou

accented with damask background and Swarovski crystals

ENTRY SEVENTEEN:

Green Reusable Swiffer Wet Jet Pads by Mama's Little Monkeys

Get your Spring Cleaning done with this set of bright green reusable swiffer wetjet pads. They're green, "green", and ready for spring cleaning!

February Craft A Long Winner Is........

The French Quarter Earrings by etco!

Congratulations etco! Be sure to check out etco's Shop for more of her awesome items!! Thanks to all our entries! We'll vote again in April for the theme "Happy Spring/Be Green!"

~~Amy