Celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day with selections from Lori Paximadis (virtuallori). I’m not sure what it is about this fantastic Celtic Crow/Raven card from Red Maple Studios that makes me love it so, but I do. Note the Celtic knots in the shamrock leaves. I adore this Dichroic Fused Glass Four Leaf Clover Pendant by [...]
Finding your ring size
By Leah Anastasakis (leahanadesigns) Buying online can be extremely convenient and allows you to shop at places you could never reasonably drive to. Buying online can pose some problems, however, if you don’t know exactly what size to buy. When it comes to jewelry, rings might be the hardest. Not everyone knows what size ring [...]
Pat Garmhausen — Giardino
Our newest featured artist is Pat Garmhausen of Giardino. She is a self-employed illustrator and designer with a huge collection of fabrics and sundries from many years of art directing photography of fabric collections, and from her mother’s life long fabric and knitting fascination. She has lived in Cleveland Heights since 1991. What is your [...]
Straw Flower Mandala Print by Playnature
UPDATE: Congratulations, Marci! The Random Number Generator at random.org chose you as the winner of the Straw Flower Mandala Print from Playnature. We’ve sent you an e-mail with details of how to claim your prize. Look for a new giveaway at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 4. Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank [...]
Stoneware Buttons from CMS Designs
UPDATE: UPDATE: Congratulations, Rachel! The Random Number Generator at random.org chose you as the winner of the Stoneware Buttons from CMS Designs. We’ve sent you an e-mail with details of how to claim your prize. Look for a new giveaway at 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 11. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to [...]
Italian Earrings from Erika Originals
UPDATE: Congratulations, Abby! The Random Number Generator at random.org chose you as the winner of the Italian Earrings from Erika Originals. We’ve sent you an e-mail with details of how to claim your prize. Look for a new giveaway at 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 4. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank [...]
For That Man of Mine
A selection of locally handmade gifts for guys by Tricia Hodson. Pick a card and think of the perfect thing to say. The Valentine’s Collection 4 Blank Cards from bdoodlez $8.50 Write a secret message (or a grocery list)! Two Embossed Matchbook Journals from bettyhendrick $3.95 Buy him a beer. Blue Moon (or others) keychain [...]
Valentine’s Day picks from SToNZ
Creative talent abounds in Northeast Ohio! Here are some Cleveland Handmade picks from Susan of SToNZ for Valentine’s Day gift giving this year. I am in LOVE with this romantic map of Paris made entirely from etched copper by the inimitable Chris of Copper Leaf Studios. Who wouldn’t adore this irresistible heart charm bracelet by [...]
For the Guys
Susan Hale of Photohale and Numeric Design found these treasures for the guys. Remember your special guy with something unique and handmade this Valentine’s Day. puncture: oxidized sterling silver dotted ring from SilverMade Studio • The Best Thing You Ever Had – 8 x 10 print from JukeboxART Chessboard from Michael Barchalk • Rural Ride [...]
Valentine’s Romance
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate being in love. Jewelry artist and Cleveland Handmade coleader Lori Paximadis shares her selections for a romantic celebration. These beautiful soy candles from Terra Verde Soap & Candle Company are a modern and environmentally friendly way to create a romantic mood. I love that they’re poured into [...]
