Happy: Austin Handmade opened a storefront. Sad: Austin Handmade closed shop not long after, in late fall of ’09. Consolation: they’ve upgraded their online store, so may the shopping live on!
While the store was open, Austin Handmade hosted some groovy handmade markets in the parking lot, leaving shoppers (some toting video cameras:) ) with plenty of inspiration for gift ideas:
- Revolutionary bathtime products
- Funky hip jewelry
- Squealably cute kid garb
- Soap that smells so good you want to eat it
- Jewelry that buys cows
- Wearable sushi
- “Earrings that make you feel good”
- Beads that inspire daydreams
Most of the artists are members of Etsy Austin, which is a great way to keep up with all things stylish and crafty in Austin. I would also like to point out the soundtrack to this video is a song called “Glitter Bomb.” And that’s awesome.
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Great Video Amy! You are a pleasure to be interviewed by. Nice Coverage. YAY Handmade!
I havent updated my website YET, but I did just post some New Stuff! on Etsy~ http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5979031&page=1§ion_id=&order=
Did you see your shout out at the end? Your camera work was perfect.
Saw your new stuff… love your tree hugger necklace!
WOOT! what a cool video, Amy, thanks for working so hard on pushing handmade and showing off my needlefelted sushi. Those earrings did come out awesome, btw. Must go blog some pride…
Thanks so much for including me… It was great meeting you, and I had so much fun doing the interview. 🙂
Thanks for giving the event some love! And thanks for including me!
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Awesome video! You’ve got skills!
One of my friends, Robie Dodson of Persimony was one of their featured designers during fashion week. Loved seeing this!
love the video! the song was a good choice. makes me feel a little craftiness comin’ on…
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