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Cleveland Handmade Last Minute Market and Open Studio at The Screw Factory
Before you’re tempted to say screw it about holiday shopping, well….go ahead and say Screw It! (Don’t you love it, I’m being all edgy here! haha) The artist and crafter lineup for the Cleveland Handmade Market has finally been...
Countdown to the New Year with Cleveland Handmade: Photohale
It’s one of the busiest times of the year, with celebrations and parties, gatherings and gift-giving. This year Cleveland Handmade has geared up to showcase a variety of handmade goods for giving by stocking shops on etsy and throwing three han...
Cleveland Handmade Markets 2009
There is nothing better than a heartfelt gift during the holidays. If you want to find a gift made with heart and soul, once again the members of Cleveland Handmade are giving you the opportunity this year. In fact, they are giving you not one, but...
Friday Favorite: Monet in the Third Dimensionstud
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of functional art. I love art that has a use, that has dimension, that belongs in a home. While perusing Etsy I came across this divine waterlily tray by Blazer Studios. The shape, structure and patina ...
Beachcliff Art Walk in Review
Last weekend I had the pleasure of participating in the Beachcliff Art Walk. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the art walk, since this was the very first one, but all in all it turned out to be a lovely event. The owners of Studio 22 arrange...
En”lightened” Organic Art
Incandescent bulbs may be a thing of the past by 2012 due to a congressional mandate, and compact flourescents are poised to replace them. One artist however, is making sure that all those old incandescent bulbs aren’t just forgotten and thro...
It’s March Madness by Eco Etsy!
While it might seem like madness to the members of the Eco Etsy Team to offer fabulous deals on their lovely green goods, it will seem like a brilliant idea to any of you looking for an ecologically friendly purchase or gift. The Eco Etsy Team is a g...
And the Winner Is……
The winner of my Gothic Pearl Necklace is Christy! Her comment was chosen by random number generator. If you didn’t win don’t despair. You can still purchase your own Gothic Pearl Necklace in my Retro Collection shop. Visit again thou...
Waxing Artistically About Windfarms
It’s no surprise I’m a fan of alternative energy. As such, I’m in the process of designing a necklace that is an ode to the modern windfarm. I’ll post photos when I eventually get around to completing the project. Person...
Silver Mountain Originals
I’ve been actually using my twitter account more lately, and in doing so I’ve had the opportunity to learn about (or be super nosy about) many artists and designers. I came into contact with Silver Mountain Originals (also known as tamdo...
Geek Speak for Artists (and other businesses!): Successfully Using Technology to Promote your Art
A savvy artist knows that in order to become successful they have to do a lot more than just create great art. They need to become known, respected and perhaps even establish a fan base. In the past many artists often relied on visibility at art sh...
Organizing and Managing The ‘business’ part of an Art Business
It would probably be truly amazing to art buyers, and even some artists themselves as to how much organization and ‘business’ stuff goes into an art business beyond making art. I thought I’d share a little insight into how I organiz...
architectural EMBRACE Etsy Treasury Feature
Thanks to Copper Leaf Studios for including my Growing Vines Earrings (Top Row, Center) in her treasury architectural EMBRACE on Etsy. This one was a big honor. ...
Another Etsy Insider Tip: ‘Pounce’ on Great Deals
Etsy is getting pretty popular these days as an excellent alternative to malls, to big box stores, and to mass produced goods. I’ve introduced Etsy in the past, but if you’re new to this blog why not read my past post on just what the h...
The Retro Collection Grand Opening is Coming Soon
I spent part of the day planning ideas, creating items, photographing and have begun to add items to my Valerie Tyler Designs~retro collection shop. Here’s a few items that I have recently added to give a sneak preview of what’s to come...
Cliche’ but True: Out with the Old and in with the New
Well, I’m frantically trying to wrap up some loose ends before it’s back to the regular full-time job after a little holiday break. Part of that means getting everything ready business-wise now that it’s the end of the year for ta...
Bazaar Bizarre Cleveland Revisited: Some Photo Memories
Finally got around to taking a look at the photos I uploaded from the Cleveland Bazaar Bizarre. So for your viewing pleasure without further adieu, here they are: Shannon, Show organizer, wo-maning the Stitch Cleveland booth Cleveland Handmade memb...
Cleveland Bazaar Bizarre Spotlight
The holidays are fast approaching, and as they do comes the bevy of crowded mall sales, super crafty fairs with reindeer potholders and mail order catalogs three inches thick being delivered to your home. It can get quite chaotic…and imperson...
Cleveland Handmade Featured Artist
So about every week now, Cleveland Handmade has been featuring a local member artist. You can find out all about artists inspirations, workspaces and more at http://www.clevelandhandmade.com In addition the site has a listing of shows where you can...
Shop Local on Etsy and Save Gas! (You can find Cleveland Etsy Artists and more Easily)
I thought I’d make another post in my series explaining the ins and outs of the site “Etsy”. This time I’m going to delve into the explaining the site a little further, by explaining one of it’s features called “...
