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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Today at Poppytalk Handmade

the wheatfield and the project room

1. gildem, 2. able and baker 3. inkling prints

(l to r) onelittlebird, no tengo miedo clay, inleaf

lori danelle

More Today at Poppytalk Handmade

(l to r) cori kindred, tastes orangey, steel petal press, k. flick studio

quercus design and emily parkes art

(l & r) rabbet, heartfish press, taylor ceramics, stilelemente

Almond Blossoms in Andalucia

After a dismal winter last year with months of rain, the Costa del Sol is living up to its name this spring with fabulously sunny days and we are being truly spoilt at the moment.

I am in love with Andalucia, I decided I was going to live here as a small child when my parents first bought me here, I have been in love with Spain from year dot and moved here permanently 10 years ago and my parents live next door.

Spring here is beautiful and I wanted to share these gorgeous photos with you from Anna Gazda of the almond blossoms that are springing up all over the countryside in this sunny weather, they are beautiful and everytime I see them my heart leaps with joy as it signifies the summer is coming!

Last year we were involved in the decoration of the Haiti Fundraiser night and used the almond blossoms to decorate this event, it was a fabulous evening that raised a huge amount of money for this disaster and we were thrilled to be involved.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Last Call for Submissions - Mad March Market - Deadline March 1st/11

the project room

As it does every month, the deadline for submissions for Poppytalk Handmade always catches me by surprise and today is the last day for submissions. So since I forgot to post that, I will leave the last day till next Tuesday, to let most everyone catch this post. Mad March is upon us, a new market theme we're trying out, which basically is "anything goes" and it's a short one (19 days vs the regular 26). We've also cut the price for this one to make up for the smaller time period and to give new people the opportunity to try us out if they didn't which to pay the full price ($43 for new participants vs $60 and $33 for returnees)!

If you're interested in the opportunity to help brand your handmade or vintage goods, and think your work would be a good fit in our "curated" market, please submit by emailing us here with the words "Mad March" in the subject line. The deadline is now open till Tuesday, March 1st, 2011!

Poppytalk Handmade is a place to "brand" your product. We've designed our site as an advertising vehicle for the indie culture. We believe it's a great way to introduce and launch new shops and/or new product lines or keep your shop name and product in the limelight. Click here to find out how our market works, here for testimonials from our participants and here to read our recent press clippings.

Weekend Project: Postcard Display turned Photo Display

How unique and fun is this postcard display turned photo display? Found in the March issue of O Magazine, New York designer, Peri Wolfman thought up this brilliant display/storage solution for her photos that were taking over her table space all over the house. Love it don't you? Can you imagine it with some vintage black and whites?

Maker Faire Comes to Vancouver!

QUEST on KQED Public Media.

Calling all makers! Mark your calendars for the first mini Maker Faire Vancouver happening this summer, June 25th and 26th, 2011 at the Great Northern Way campus. The event which started a few years ago in San Francisco by the folks behind Make and Craft magazines hosts an event featuring demos by makers of robots, hacks and more! There's also a huge craft component. If you wish to participate, the deadline for applications is March 17th (follow this link for full details).

More info at vancouver.makerfaire.ca