Thursday, December 31, 2009
Happy New Year
We have made new connections, developed new friendships, and forged new paths.
In 2010 you can expect the Idaho Indie Works team to grow and the creativity to multiply. Keeps your eyes open, expect greatness and you won't be dissappointed.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Re-Use Market
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Hyde Park Fair 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Booth Displays
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
polkadotdreams giveaway
...lovely, eh?
About the artist:
Q: Why are you a member of the IdahoIndieWorks Etsy street team?
A: I first joined Idaho Indie Works because I thought it might be fun to belong to a group. I had no idea how much I would get out of it. Not only have I been able to get involved with opportunities like First Thursday and Eagle Market and the upcoming Hyde Park fair, but I've met so many great people. I've had so much fun getting to know everyone and I'm inspired by all the talent that is in the group. I think we have the best Etsy Street Team out there.
Q: What is the inspiration behind your item?
A: I really like gold and turquoise together and I thought it would be a fun piece for summer. The colours are cheerful and goes great with any wardrobe. ~and I couldn't agree more!
The Rules:
1. Go to polkadotdreams etsy page. Leave a comment telling us your favorite item.
2. Giveaway ends 25 July 2009, high noon.
3. Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed, make sure we can contact you - leave your email address or etsy store.
4. One entry per person please.
5. One winner per giveaway.
Monday, May 25, 2009
First Thursday....again!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
A Few More Members
New Members
Hill's and AIDA
Hill's Gift's (on the corner of Broadway and Beacon) has teamed up with local artists and the Animals in Distress Association to raise money for our local bird and mammal rehab centre. The sale started yesterday and will run through next Saturday, May 9th. This week is Be Kind to Animals Week so the timing couldn't be better. Some of the artist's displaying their items are from our own Idaho Indie Works. There is a wide variety of items from jewelry and handmade soap to dog coats. The owners of Hill's have kindly let artists occupy a large area of the store right next to the post office. Five percent of artists' sales will go directly to Animals in Distress with Hill's Gifts making a matching donation.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Shop Local, Shop 1st Thursday!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Star Motif Giveaway
featuring the art of Star Motif ...
A word from the artist: "I have been making jewelry since I was a kid and now I am able to sell my creations! I have always loved wearing jewelry. It has been really fun coming into my own as an artist and trying to find my niche. I am always trying new things, especially anything involving FIRE. I just wish there were more hours in the day to try everything! Thanks for reading my interview!!!"
An interview with the artist:
IIW: What item are you donating and why?
IIW: What is the inspiration behind the piece?
IIW: What do you like about IIW and/or why have you joined IIW?
The Rules:
1. Go to StarMotif's etsy page.
2. Leave a comment telling us your favorite thing at starmotif.etsy.com
3. Giveaway ends 31 March 2009, high noon, or whenever I check it on that day.
4. Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed, make sure we can contact you - leave your email address or etsy store.
5. One entry per person please.
6. One winner per giveaway.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Hill's Craft Show
Monday, March 9, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Finding Inspiration
Have you ever thought about the things that inspire you and where they come from? There are the obvious places like the mass media. I like to see what the new trends are out there and fashion magazines and soap operas will often give me ideas to work with. Sometimes just having that bit of quiet time in the shower will get my mind thinking about things.
But then there are the simplest of things that get my head spinning with new inspiration. I read a book this fall and the author mentioned one piece of jewelry that has now wanting me to create a whole new line based around that one item. And yesterday I went to Joann’s Fabrics to see if there was anything left worth getting before the store closed for good. I was looking through the small selection of leftover ribbon and trim when I saw one spool in particular that caught my eye. There was a rubber band around the ribbon holding it to the spool and the way the ribbon was all crinkled gave me a great idea for a new project. If it hadn’t been for that rubber band, I would have passed the ribbon by without thinking twice.
Have you ever had inspiration hit like that? What kinds of things do you like to do that help get the creative juices flowing? Please post a comment and share your story with us.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thinking, Thinking, Thinking
I’ve had a lot on my mind lately, thinking about the state of the economy, the new president, job security. It’s a very scary thing when politicians and economists start throwing the “R” word around. Suddenly everyone panics and purse pockets are locked tight. Someone was quoted in the Idaho Statesman not long ago that 2009 was going to be a “bloodbath” of dying retail shops. What a lot of people don’t realize that it’s not just the US who is suffering – this recession has far reaching effects, touching the entire globe. In speaking with my family and friends all over the world, I can see how it is affecting them as well. The world is getting smaller and countries are no longer isolated. What hurts us, hurts us all.
People and countries alike are all looking to newly elected President Barak Obama to help fix our woes. But should we really be putting so much faith into one man? Is he going to be able to turn things around now before things get any worse? Personally, I can’t see it happening. He is just a human, after all, with no super hero powers to speak of. Should we put so much faith into an ordinary man with an extraordinary title?
That got me thinking some more. I wanted to know if there was something that I could do. But what could that be? Should I only be interested in looking out for myself and my family? Should I act like there is no recession and keep on doing what I’m doing? Then I thought that maybe I could use my shopping decisions to make a difference. Maybe if I tried harder to buy more handmade items, especially if they are local, I could not only fulfill my needs, but also help out other people in the community in which I live and the handcrafting community in general. It helps put money into the pockets of people like you and me; people like stay-at-home moms and those with natural creative gifts. That makes much more sense than giving it to large, cookie-cutter department stores with their cookie-cutter wares. Not that they don’t have their place in our community, but there is so much more out there.
I know that I’m only one person, but I think that I still can make a small difference, even if it’s only for me and a handful of others. I can help to influence my children to make wise choices. And maybe those that I have touched will go on to touch others, to spread the word on buying local and handmade. More and more people are starting to turn to handmade to supplement their incomes. They are looking to the rest of us for support. When the world crumbles down around us, we only have each other.
Friday, February 20, 2009
We have a winner...
Congratulations and thanks for playing, you won MJ!
Check back soon so that you can be a lucky duck like MJ and win awesome stuff from the fabulous artists and crafters here at Idaho Indie Works.
Friday, February 13, 2009
SinfullyNatural Giveaway
Happy Valentine's Day, here's a giveaway!
A little something about SinfullyNatural:
"I love all ( or most) things natural. I am inspired daily by all of natures wonders that are here for our benefit. My soaps are a small way to pamper yourself everyday without the guilt of using a commercial non biodegradable product.
On being a member of Idaho Indie Works:
"I love being part of such a great group of talented artists. Its great that we are are local and join forces, so to speak. We all work together so well to create venues and opportunities for our team."
The rules:
1. Go to SinfullyNatural's etsy page.
2. Leave a comment telling us your favorite thing at SinfullyNatural.etsy.com
3. Giveaway ends 20 February 2009, high noon, or whenever I check it on that day.
4. Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed, make sure we can contact you - leave your email address or etsy store.
5. One entry per person please.
6. One winner per giveaway.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
W I N N E R
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
mcoyfrog art glass giveaway
Its 3 ½”x5”x 1” deep cut from blue and green sheet glass with frit sprinkled on. Put to a full fuse (1450 degrees F. then slumped in a mold I made at 1200 degrees F.) Could probably be used for candles, potpourri, etc.
mcoyfrog says:
I love creating and this was just a piece of it. When you have a long day at work you can escape the day by playing in the glass.
I’m a member of IIW because I wanted to meet other artisans in the area and make some friends..
Rules:
2. Leave a comment telling us your favorite thing about mcoyfrog.
3. Giveaway ends 2 February 2009, high noon, or whenever I check it on that day.
4. Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed, make sure we can contact you - leave your email address or etsy store.
5. One entry per person please.
6. One winner per giveaway.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Winner
Congratulations!
Thanks to all those who took time to check out DragonflyStitches.
Check back shortly for another giveaway.