Heartful Handmade Blog

a cheerful happy handmade silver fig

This lovely handmade fig inspired necklace was created by Jean at 3squares.  Most of Jean's jewelry is inspired in some way by food, letting her blend twin passions, cooking and jewelry-making, into an unusual artistic stew.  Her shop has so many wonderful pieces that deciding on one to feature was as difficult as choosing what to eat in a great restaurant.  But, being a native Californian used to fig and avocado trees in the backyard, it came down to this necklace or the Avocado Bracelet.  The fig won out because it's so cheerful and happy and fitting for this second day of a new spring.  Crafted from hand-cut oxidized sterling, it measures about 1-3/8" by 1-3/4" and hangs from a 16" sterling silver chain.  Its brightly colored center is formed from fabric.  Jean's shop offers a full menu of lovely jewelry choices.  So click on over to 3squares and check them out for yourself.  This necklace is $76.

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3squares in also in Handmade Lookup.

a cardigan with built in shawl and flair

This is nice.  The folks at Ahpeele call it a throw-over wrap, and I guess that's as good a name as any.  But I call it a shawligan because it combines the best features of a long draping shawl and a cardigan.  So you get nice long sleeves, complete back coverage, a lovely draping front, and head coverage when you want it.  It's made from a stretchy 100% unrefined cotten jersey fabric that's been slubbed (woven from uneven fibers) to give it a soft and natural surface texture.  The blooming river reed design adds subtle drama, making this a practical wrap with a bit of casual flair.  Ahpeele specializes in hand-screened limited edition t-shirts and hoodies.  And some other nice pieces.  Like this shawligan.  It's $60.

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Ahpeele is also in Handmade Lookup.

modern artisans

Modern Artisans carries handcrafted home and garden products, as well as jewelry and gift items.  The company is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, but the artisans are spread all over.

Click here for more info. 

ahpeele original art on tee-shirts, hoodies, and scarves

AdAm and Hiromi, at Ahpeele, in Raleigh, North Carolina, create very unusual T-shirts, hoodies, scarves, and other accessories by printing them with their original designs, which are inspired by traditional Japanese themes.  They also have art prints of their designs.

click here for more info.