The Legendary Student Art Sale @ ECUAD

Silkscreen scarves by Hannah Campbell
On Friday Earl and I slipped away down to Granville Island to the Legendary Student Art Sale at Emily Carr University of Art and Design for a little dose of fresh young art from some local talent. I snapped a few photo's in a blur as there was so much to see. We had all but one hour and there was so much to take in. Unfortunately some of the photo's I took to keep tabs on each artist (as I usually do in these adventures), came out too blurry to read, so some of this beautiful art I'm showing here I don't have the names of the artist (boo). So if you are reading this and know/recognize the artist, please give me a shout or leave a comment. I'm hoping you will help! Nonetheless, as you can see, we have some awesome things to show. I know I missed so much, but here were some highlights! Thanks to Louise for supplying us with the student's names.

Above: Silkscreen scarves by Hannah Campbell (hcambpell2511[at]eciad[dot]ca), a second year photography student. These silkscreen prints on grey fleece are from a series of women she created and I just loved! I bought one and was thinking it would make a most beautiful wall hanging (folded in half off a wooden hanger) when I'm not wearing it. Love the images (very folk influenced) and reminds me of the late Margaret Kilgallen's work.

Ceramic retro thermos
Above: Ceramic retro thermos by Darcy Greiner (dgreiner[at]ecuad[dot]ca). Kicking myself for not buying 10 of these to line up on a future shelf in my kitchen (although there were only four). And no artist name! But aren't they awesome? ! Lids come off and become bowls. Perfect for Lipton's Chicken Noodle don't you think?

View of the gallery from the 2nd floor staircase.


Ceramic Tile Wall Art

Above: Ceramic Tile Wall Art by Marina Nazarova (mnazarova[at]ecuad[dot]ca). I really liked this artist, (who also had some large canvas paintings of similar subjects); and regret the photo I took of artist's name came out too blurry to decipher as well. Loved all the white space and elderly subjects.


Bear Portrait, Megan Leeburn

Loved this series of bear portraits by Megan Leeburn. Sadly the paintings were still wet, and seriously considered bringing that gentle bear home with me, but thought I'd wait till another time perhaps. Would love a large one of these one day if she made them.

Tiling Wall Mugs by Ryan Nussbacher
A total cool idea. Great packaging as well. Tiling Wall Mugs. Handles have slots for the wooden pegs to hang decoratively on the wall, looking like tiles. I love practical art like this.

All in all it was a nice show, and as is always the case, I'm sure I missed some gems. But it's always so exciting to find new talent and fresh ideas. Thanks to Louise from ECUAD for the special invite!

Gallery view

Let's get festive!

As we head into December, let's get festive, it is now officially snowing on my blog and here is are some fab photos to inspire us! I confess I saved these photos last year and cannot remember where I got them from so will try to find out, if you know the owner please contact us so I can credit them.

2009 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Maker

All of November we've been roaming online saving favourites as we find them, and we're excited to share them all in our 2009 Holiday Gift Guide. It's more of a wishlist; things we would love to have ourselves or give away to a friend or family member. We'll be posting them here, and have also created a downloadable pdf file (including links to all the products) that you can peruse at your leisure as well. Click here to download, and stay tuned for our other guide posts in addition to the first here "For Makers", followed by cooks, for her, for him, for art lovers and kids (and who knows what else might pop up)! We hope you'll like them!

1. Recycled Mittens, dearpony.etsy.com
2. Persimmon Roses Album, artkitten.etsy.com
3. Embroidered Effects, sublimestitching.com
4. Handmade Nation DVD, buyolympia.com
5. Instax Mini 7S, fujilmusa.com
6. Award Ribbon Tags, shopnicepackage.com
7. Mocassin Slippers Pattern, natalya1905.etsy.com





Also not to forget it's Cyber Monday and with that, there are continuing deals online from the handmade community, and participants in our Holiday Marketplace. Click here and here to read all the UPDATED deals

2009 Holiday Gift Guide: For Her

1. Yvette Lace Necklace, whiteowl.etsy.com
2. Jewelry Wall Hook, urbanouttters.com
3. Four Eyes USB, uriosityshoppeonline.com
4. Poppy Wall Wear, neawear.etsy.com
6. Thrill-of-the-Chase Boots, anthropologie.com
5. Fifty Dresses Book, urbanouttters.com
7. Inspiration Hoop, blissinateacup.etsy.com

Confeti Magazine

We are delighted to be involved in the launch issue of a specialist, long awaited, wedding magazine that is the perfect wedding guide featuring advice, tips, ideas and suggestions to help arrange your wedding in Spain.

We were thrilled with the quality of this magazine, it is beautifully produced with trend setting features on couture and jewellery, beauty tips, select venues, novel gift ideas and all the information and advice you need to make your wedding day here in Spain a special one.

Confeti's targeted distribution and mailing will include a presence at the leading Spanish, Irish and English Wedding fairs and also offer you the opportunity of having your wedding featured in the society section.

Black Friday Weekend & Cyber Monday Deals! Updated!

1. (DolanGeiman.etsy.com) is offering an extra 5% discount on all orders and free US shipping in addition to a store-wide sale on all work (Nov 27-Nov 30).

Here's an updated list of artist's/shops (participating at Poppytalk Handmade) and who are offering deals this "Black Friday & Cyber Monday" weekend! We're re-posting this from yesterday to make sure everyone gets a chance at all these great deals! Plus we've added some pictures to put a face to them as well and will continue to update as the day goes along! Avoid the crowds and shop online! We'll be announcing more as they come in, so stay tuned. Lots of great deals! Also check out our 101 Reasons to Buy Handmade campaign that we started last year!

2. SunshineandRavioli.etsy.com is offering free shipping November 27-30 (no codes needed).



3. Illuminated Perfume is offering 15% discount on any order over $25, excluding jewelry (Nov. 27th - Nov.30th) Enter code: "Poppytalk" in the notes to seller when checking out, they will credit you back the 15% off the products purchased.



4. lecanotrouge.etsy.com is offering free gift wrapping on all note card sets and a free set of 8 ‘The Gang’ note cards with $50.00 purchase (enter “Poppytalk Notes” in notes at checkout) OR a free signed, limited edition 8” x 10” print of Murray Moose with $100.00 purchase (enter “Poppytalk Print” in notes at checkout). Good November 27 through November 30, 2009.



5. Peppersproutdesigns.com is offering a 10% discount and a free wooden pin (Nov. 27 through Nov. 30) enter code Poppytalk at checkout.




6. shopnicepackage.com is offering a free gift with purchase on orders $10 and up. Plus an additional free gift with orders $25 and up (promo is based on product total before shipping and handling fees are applied). No promocode needed! Valid from Tuesday November 19th through December 1st or while supplies last. Click here for more details.



7. avrilloreti.etsy.com is offering free shipping on all items from Nov 27 - Dec 1. and also offering "Buy 2 hankies get a 3rd hankie FREE!" to Poppytalk fans from Nov 27 - Dec 1! Enter code: "Poppytalk" at checkout and which 3rd hankie you would like with your order!



8. floridity.etsy.com is offering free worldwide shipping now through 12/31. And while supplies last, each order will receive a free bead ($5 value) with their order.



9. cathynichols.etsy.com is offering 20% off on all prints and free shipping shopwide (Nov 27th through to Nov 30th).




10. vintagepaperparade.etsy.com is offering a 15% discount (November 23-December 1)




11.Olive Manna has free shipping every Friday (including Black Friday) with the code FREESHIPPINGFRIDAY. Many items will be marked on sale individually as well. PLUS... Friday thru Monday you will receive one duplicate product (one to give, one to keep!) of your choice from your order (once per person, excludes fabric, journals, and dishware). AND... Natalie will choose one winner from all of Black Friday's orders to receive a complete refund of their entire order! You could get your entire order for FREE if you shop on Friday!




12. leahduncan.etsy.com is offering a 20% discount and free shipping (Nov. 27th Only). Enter code: "poppytalk" in the message to seller.





13. isphotography.myshopify.com is offering a 25% discount (Nov 27th through to Nov 30th). Enter code: "Poppytalk" when prompted during checkout.


14. theblackspotbooks.etsy.com and plundered.etsy.com is offering 20% discount from 27 Nov through 30 Nov excludes large Library Necklace.



15. futurowoman.etsy.com is offering free shipping Nov 27th-30th! Mention "poppytalk" at checkout.


16. KisforCalligraphy.etsy.com is offering free domestic shipping (Nov 27th and Nov 30th) Enter code: "Plaid for Poppytalk" at checkout for a free package of Tartan Plaid Envelope Seals


17. Inklore is offering Free Shipping November 27th through November 30th on all orders of $20 or more. International customers will receive $5 off shipping.



18. Elizabeth Burritt is offering all customers a free gift with purchase. In addition, necklaces will come with a free fabric gift bag and all Canadian purchases will include free shipping.




19. Persimmon and Pine is offering free shipping (Nov. 27th Only) on their bona-fide sustainable gift wrap, savvywrap. Enter code: "poppytalk" in the message to seller and shipping costs will be credited to your account.




20. Noemiah is offering free shipping (Nov 27th and Nov 30th)!


21. Mary's Granddaughter is offering a 15% discount this weekend. Enter "Poppytalk" in the note to seller at checkout!




22. Roll&Tumble will be offering free shipping from November 27th-30th, no code needed.




23. Blue Poppy will offer a 15% discount on all jewelry orders placed by December 20th. Enter poppytalk at checkout.




24. city light photography is offering 20% off with the code Poppytalk. They already offer free shipping!




25. Art Kitten is offering a 10% discount (Nov 27th through to Nov 30th)



26. pixelimpress.etsy.com is offering free shipping friday, nov 27th thru monday, nov 30th to poppytalkhandmade readers. simply enter "poppytalk" in message to seller upon checkout and wait for a revised invoice excluding shipping.


27. Kiki and Polly will be offering buy one get one free (8 1/2"x11" print) in their etsy shop on friday (Nov 27). Customers just need to say 'black friday' in the comments to seller and the title of the additional print they would like to receive free!



28. meatbagz.etsy.com is offering FREE SHIPPING for the continental US on every order from 11.27-11.30!



29. todocecilia.etsy.com is offering a 10% discount (not including shipping) (Nov 27th and Nov 30th). And todocecilia.bigcartel.com is offering a 10% discount (not including shipping) (Nov 27th and Nov 30th).



Stay tuned for more updates today!

More Updated Black Friday Weekend + Cyber Monday Deals!

30. Vol25 is offering a buy 2 get 1 free sale, applying to all 20.00 prints. No code needed. (Nov 27th through to Nov 30th)

More updated deals to tell you about for this Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend! Many of our Holiday Market participants are offering some awesome deals and we thought we'd give them the showcase they deserve!. Stay tuned for more today!


31. thepinkballoon.etsy.com will be offering free shipping on all items (Nov 26th - 30th).





32. allinstitches.etsy.com is offering 25% off Nov 27th - 29th. (No code necessary - prices already


33. Ink + Wit is offering all readers free shipping over $50 within the USA. Plus, all her items (except calendars) will be 10% off. Every black Friday buyer will receive one surprise letterpress notecard with their purchase.



34. Nest Pretty Things is offering 15% on everything in her shop on Friday. Use Promotion code POPPYTALK at checkout or if it's through her Etsy shop write her a note before you make the purchase.



35. Alicia Bock is offering 20% off all orders over $50. Nov 27th through Nov 30th. Enter code: POPPYTALK



36. Dingbat Press is offering free international shipping on Black Friday for all orders in her etsy store and 10% off all personalized stationery!



37. studioerinzam.etsy.com is offering buy one get one free on all prints (Nov 27th through to Nov 30th)



38. SweetRide.etsy.com is offering a 10% discount (Nov 27th through Nov 30th). Discount will be refunded to buyer after purchase.



39. KoelleArt.etsy.com is offering a 10% discount (Nov 27th through Nov 30th). Discount will be refunded to buyer after purchase.



40. creativethursday.etsy.com is offering a free 8 1/2 x 11 in. print with your purchase of a new "zoo babies" print (Nov. 27th - 30th only). Enter code: Poppytalk" at checkout and add be sure to include the title of the free print you'd like in the notes to seller.



41. heartchelsyanne.etsy.com - Mention * POPPYTALK * in message to seller at checkout and I will refund you 25% off your entire order.



42. cynthiacallan.etsy.com is offering free shipping November 27th through November 30th. Enter code : "poppytalk" in the message to seller.adjusted.)



43. blissinateacup.etsy.com is offering a 15% discount on all items for Monday, 30th November.



44. spellitout.bigcartel.com is offering a 20% discount on Nov. 27th only. Enter code BFSALE at checkout.


45. perchpapiers.etsy.com is offering 15% discount on all orders (Nov. 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th)


46. PenFelt.etsy.com is offering free shipping for Black Friday and beyond. Free shipping in my shop for the entire holiday season! Yee haw!


47. hadleyhutton.etsy.com is offering free shipping from now on.... so through the Holidays and beyond. hadleyhutton.etsy.com is offering a buy 2 prints get a 7.5"x5.5" for FREE. Nov. 27th - Nov. 30th. Enter code: "Free Print" upon checkout along with the title of your pick.



48. spoolandsparrow.com is taking $4 off the price of every item in the shop (Nov. 27th through Nov. 30th)



49. artstream is offering a "10% off everything sale" plus free standard shipping anywhere in the world. Just remember to put poppytalk - (lowercase, one word) in your check out and receive 10% off your total order and free shipping on anything and everything in our gallery!



50. Yasha Butler is offering free shipping on all jewelry purchases until December 31st! Receive an additional 20% off on all pieces in her store if you become a fan of her Yasha Butler Ceramic Facebook page. Click here for more details.


51. monkeypuzzle.etsy.com is offering a 10% discount (Nov 27 to Nov 30) Mention Poppytalk in the message and receive a discount on your paypal. (notice free shipping on many items already!!)



52. fiskandfern.etsy.com is offering a free surprise card with any purchase from Nov 27 - Nov 30th. Enter code "poppytalk" at checkout either in paypal or message to seller.



53. lizardpress.etsy.com is offering a free set of "Holiday Big Blues" handprinted letterpress cards for orders over $20! (Nov. 27th to 30th). Enter code: "Poppytalk" at checkout.



54. ambrosiapaperie.etsy.com offers buy 1, get the second (lesser) item 50% off at her shop . This will be for Friday only.




55. Moofus is offering 10% discount 'till 5th of December - Code POPPYTALK


56. Kate Banazi is offering 10% discount 'till 5th of December - Code POPPYTALK


57. Cake and Milk Paperie is offering free shipping $75+ (Black Friday/winter special)



58. Two Guitars Art Cards and Notebooks is offering free shipping Friday, Nov. 27th through Monday, Nov. 30th.


59. Olive is offering is offering Buy one Get one Half price (November 27th and Nov 30th)


60. Bellalulu is offering a 10% discount (Nov 27th through to Nov 30th). Enter code "POPPYTALK" in your checkout notes, and I will refund you 10% off of the cost of the item through Paypal.



61. Berdandbee.etsy.com is offering free shipping (Nov 27-30th)!


62. Paraphernaliais offering 30% off with coupon BACKINBLACK from Black Friday to Cyber Monday!


63. Stephanie Levy is offering a 20% discount on all orders of $50 or more through Monday, Nov. 30th!


64. WilloToons.com is offering 15% off your entire purchase with discount code POPPYTALK (Expires Dec. 1st). Throughout the holidays, enjoy free shipping on all orders over $50, and free gift wrapping on baby gift sets (onesies, pants and bibs)!

65. hijirik is offering this set of holiday alphabet greeting card for $12 (20% off) cyber Monday only: and each holiday card for $2.50 all day also. *it starts at midnight EST November 30th and ends at midnight EST December
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