Well, ready or not, Artscape is coming up this weekend. Starting on Friday at noon, I will be camped out on North Charles St. across the street from the Man/Woman sculpture at Penn Station. Festivities go on until Sunday at 8pm.
Artscape is America’s largest free arts festival featuring 150+artists, fashion designers and craftspeople, including DIY/new wave crafters; visual art exhibits on and off site, outdoor sculpture, art cars, photography incredible live concerts on four outdoor stages.
New this year, if you check in at my booth on Foursquare, you will get either $5 off …

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Seriously, where does time go? I feel like I was JUST writing a similar post. This weekend, Saturday June 26th, is Pile of Craft at St. Johns Church! I LOVE doing these shows with the Charm city Craft Mafia because, not only is the show in my back yard, but I get to show will all of my friends of craft from Baltimore and some who come to town just to do this show. This year, I hear there will be a photo booth  for an added bit of …

I am gearing up for Summer craft show action and I have decided that I am just sick of looking at some of these pendants. Each sale in my Etsy shop from now until midnight Friday, June 18th (the same day as the Etsy Craft Party, btw) will come with a free pendant (of my choosing.)Ohh, the mystery!
This summer is shaping up to be a busy one! Next on the list is Pile of Craft on June 26th, followed by a hot hot Artscape. Hope to clean out the tray and have …

Well, last weekend’s show was, well, interesting. 45mph winds blew and broke my tent and cash box, sending cash flying through the square in Fell’s Point. I unfortunately, had to call it a day early. The good news is that I now have a spiffy new tent and cash box and lots of great stock for ArtStar Philly next weekend! Conveniently located 2 hours from Baltimore and New York, there is no good excuse to not visit. The vendor list looks aweome and the music is always great. Most importantly, the people watching …

This Saturday (which happens to be the day before Mother’s Day, dads) is theSquidfire Spring Artmart. Please note that the location is different this time around, we will be taking over the square in Fell’s Point this year. I have lots of new goodies to show. If you have any plates to drop off for custom orders, please download this form and bring it with your plate. Hope to see you there!

You know I can’t leave a good plate intact when there are so many awesome things that can be made from them! I am so excited to unveil my new recycled china coasters. They even have fancy cork backs with my company name on them. There are a few available in my Etsy shop.

Just a quick post to let you know that I am adding lots of stuff to the Etsy shop this week, including these new wine bottle stoppers. If there is something you saw at a craft show and would like to know if it is still available, please send me a note! I can guarantee shipping on domestic purchases made by December 18th, and I can do my best on orders placed after that date. Hope you are having a festive holiday season!

Last show of the season is this Saturday!!! Yes, there’s another chance to shop handmade for the holidays in the Baltimore area. The Squidfire Art Mart moves from its original location at the Lyric Theater to a larger arena, the DuBurns Arena on Boston Street in Canton.This event is this Saturday, December 12 from 11 - 6. This new space not only has parking but guarantees more vendors that get to have a 10 ‘ X 10′ space! Look for more mini-boutiques instead of just table top stores! Members from …

I am honored to be a part of this years 12 Days of Indie Holiday Shopping from Indie Fixx. To win a $50 gift certificate to my shop leave a comment at the original post with your Broken Plate Pendant Co favorites for yourself or your gift recipients. Multiple entries will be accepted, but you must leave a comment for each entry, i.e. if you find 3 favorites, then leave 3 separate comments. This will increase your chances for winning. One random commenter to win. This contest ends December 9th at 11:59 …

My first and favorite show of the holiday season, Holiday Heap is this Saturday! I have SO much stock to show you, I can not wait. I will also be bringing some fresh T’s and totes from my Muthacrafter shop with me too!
If you’d rather stay in and shop on Etsy, I will be donating 10% of Etsy sales to the MD Food Bank, along with other members of the Baltimore Etsy Street Team. So, whether you are buying for someone else, or a gift for yourself, you can feel good …

I have been spending a lot of time this week preparing my shop for the throngs of holiday shoppers that I am hoping will descend upon my Etsy shop this holiday season. (Fingers crossed) So, I just wanted to give you a heads up that I added a few new things yesterday, including some of these new bracelets, and a lot more coming today (including a new batch of pendants!)
Without further wait, let the shop update continue…
PS-Have you seen Foodzie yet? It is like Etsy for foodies. While you are waiting for me to …

I have survived another Artscape! Phew, it was awesome, thanks to everyone who stopped by. It seems like I spend my whole summer preparing for Artscape, then as soon as it is over I have to think ahead to holiday shows, can you believe that? I will be updating my shows page over the next few weeks, adding all of the shows that I have already lined up for Fall/Winter.
I will also be updating the shop a bit by adding a few new pendants (including this one.) Be patient with …

This Saturday is Pile of Craft! I am so exicted, not only because the show is indoors and there is no risk of sunburn, but because it is a fun show with awesome artists from The Charm City Craft Mafia and The Baltimore Etsy Street Team. What else could you ask for? Stop by and say hi and see the 80 new pieces that I have added to my stack of goodies.
CCCM will be auctioning off two baskets full of awesome craft goodness! The tickets are only $1 each and all proceeds benefit Youthlight, …

Up next for me - The Great Grapes Wine, Arts and Food Festival at Oregon Ridge! Two days full of wine, food and craft from members of the Baltimore Etsy Street Team, including: CEK Custom Designs, JennyJen42, Sweet Pepita, Jersey Girl Design, Shelly Daly, Yummy and Co., Sugar Paperie and myself, The Broken Plate, all together under one tent!
For more info, directions and discounted tickets, see The Great Grapes website! Hope to see you there!

I often say that my pendants are only as nice as the plate that they originally came from. Nothing illustrates this more then this set made from a broken platter by Little Flower Designs. It would be impossible to make something ugly from this plate! =)
At a recent craft show, an unforutate gust of wind came and blew this lovely floral platter to the ground, breaking it into pieces. I felt bad for poor Linda, but was a bit excited to get my hands on the shards!
With permission from the …

To celebrate Earth Day and the approach of my 500th sale (which I would love to get today!) I am issuing a $5 refund on all purchases in my Etsy shop today only! The lucky 500th sale will receive a special gift with their purchase too!
I added 10 new pendants for the occasion. Thanks for stopping by!
**You have until Friday at 12:am to purchase!

Please join BEST members at the 8th annual American Visionary Art Museum’s Bridal Happy Hour!
Thursday April 2nd, 5:30-7:30. Enjoy food and cocktails and view work by some of Baltimore’s best wedding vendors. And best of all, it’s free!
Why go handmade for your wedding?? There are many reasons!
-Have custom jewelry, paper goods and spa gifts created that are as a special as your wedding.
-Support local and woman owned businesses.
-Many BEST artists use sustainable and green materials in their work.
-Give your wedding a handmade touch that is unique.
-Show your bridal party and …

One of my favorite parts of my job (you can call it that!) is being able to collaborate with some of the many talented ceramic artists of Etsy! This time around, I had the great pleasure of working with some pieces from Baltimore’s own, Pink Kiss Pottery. I have been in love with her work since I met her at a craft show many moons ago, so it was extra fun for me to make these. If you have not checked out her shop in a while, you are in …

The new issue of Maryland Life is out and features a little story about my plate breaking craziness! I did the interview back in November, and had no idea it was out until I started getting emails about my red hair. I don’t think it looks THAT red. Anyway, have scanned the article to my Flickr account, but you should go out and buy it anyway because Maryland Life is so great about highlighting local artists (plus there is a cute chicken on the cover!) Thanks Maryland Life!

I know, I know, it has been a while. I have so much going on here, I can not keep up with blogging, but I promise to get better. My head and my bench have been filled with endless amounts of circles. The latest incarnation are these friendship necklaces which take a more literal approach then the last ones. Kind of silly, kind of cute, I guess.
I am doing lots of other behind the scenes work to get ready for craft show season. New displays, post cards, price tags, wholesale …