‘Two birds flying high,
A Chinese vessel, sailing by.
A bridge with three men, sometimes four,
A willow tree, hanging o’er.
A Chinese temple, there it stands,
Built upon the river sands.
An apple tree, with apples on,
A crooked fence to end my song.’
I just wanted to say Happy Holiday’s to everyone who happens to check in with this blog over the next couple of days! I am going to do my best to hang up my hammer and keyboard until at least Monday. (This is what I am telling Mr. Broken Plate, at least!)
So thank you to all of my loyal readers, I am truly grateful to everyone who has supported this odd little project of mine. Being able to break plates for a living is truly my American dream, thanks for coming …
When the holiday hit, I slacked on the plate breaking videos, but when I saw this I had to share. Everyone who visits my booth at craft shows remarks, “Your job must be such a stress release!” Well, not really, but if I was throwing plates against a wall, listening to hardcore punk music, it might be.
Sarah’s Smash Shack, in San Diego, Ca. might just be worth a cross country trip. The “break rooms” are equipped with a sound system that you can plug you mp3 player right into! The menu (yes, I …
In case you missed it, check out this feature on Baltimore Crafters in the Etsy Storque. The Baltimore Etsy Street Team and Charm City Craft Mafia strike again! Congrats ladies (and gent!)
I think I was still pregnant when Mr. Broken Plate came running up to my craft show booth, absolutely glowing about his recent purchase for the baby. He pulled out this handmade Dead Kennedy’s T-shirt by Sweet Pepita. A little while later I went over to her both, met Shannon, and fell completely in love with her shirts. I have even gotten some custom stuff since then, including this Guinness T, handmade from the first thing Mr. Broken Plate ever gave me for St. Patricks day. Every time Nolan wears one of …
Shop local and get a last chance to purchase from BEST members at one of our favorite boutiques, doubledutch. There will be sweet treats to eat while you browse the wares. And when you make a purchase from a BEST member, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a $50 gift certificate to doubledutch! Give it as a gift, or treat yourself. Stop by this Sunday, December 14th, from 11am - 5pm.
We’ll see you there! doubledutch is located at 3616 Falls Rd, Baltimore, Maryland 21211, just off the Avenue.[ …
I am finally starting to update my shop with work left over from craft shows! I have added more friendship pendants, and these French Brocade necklaces today. Depending on rain, I will add more belt buckles later in the week. If you saw something at a show and are wondering if it is still available, just contact me and I will track it down. Thanks to everyone who came out in the cold!
I have one last show with the Baltimore Street Team this season, a trunk show at Double Dutch in Hamden …
Merry Mart at the Creative Aliance!
Sun Dec 7, 11am-5pm.
Free! Cash bar.
No manic mall madness necessary! Do your holiday shopping at The Patterson! 35 + handpicked artists (including myself!) sell some the best of Baltimore-made items. Gorgeous turned vessels, elegant jewelry, whimsical stuffed critters, origami lights, felt applique, hand knits, housemade soaps, wacky fly swatters, photos in jars, totally cool totes, and mucho more.
I will also have a few things with the ladies of BEST at the Squidfire Holiday Art Mart.
