well, folks, it has been a long time coming, but i have finally opened my own webstore!
introducing . . . Splendid Handmade by jo sasser, at www.splendidhandmade.com:
if you look to the right of my blog you'll see listings from the store! i love simple technology! it's all brand new and i'm working on getting more items listed, but feel free to look around and tell me what you think.
jo
jo sasser
. . . artist at large
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
wowza!
that's what i expect people to say when they see georgia's new kicks. i'll be making more, i promise.
jo
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
this is a day . . .
over the weekend my sweet baby girl took another step towards growing up . . . her first communion! there's not anything quite so unsettling for a parent than to see their little girl dressed up like a bride at the age of 8. *shivers*. luckily they are not so strict with attire anymore, and so georgia and i did our own twist on the traditional garb. now, i did not make her dress or the sweater, for lack of functioning sewing machine, but i did make the veil . . .
sure, it's not a "real" veil, but a traditional veil just looked silly with the dress. plus, her hair is just so damn cute in a headband! i'm having a small love affair with birdcage veils right now, anyways.
and also, the banner. the kids are all required to make a banner for the event, but i don't know if the people in charge have ever asked an 8-year-old to make a banner before? georgia and i talked about what it should look like and what things she wanted to include, but i fully admit that i did all the work. at 8 she has no business using the super scizzors needed to cut felt, and i barely am capable of using a hot glue gun without hurting myself!
she's getting so big!
sigh. off to go look through her baby pictures :(
jo
sure, it's not a "real" veil, but a traditional veil just looked silly with the dress. plus, her hair is just so damn cute in a headband! i'm having a small love affair with birdcage veils right now, anyways.
and also, the banner. the kids are all required to make a banner for the event, but i don't know if the people in charge have ever asked an 8-year-old to make a banner before? georgia and i talked about what it should look like and what things she wanted to include, but i fully admit that i did all the work. at 8 she has no business using the super scizzors needed to cut felt, and i barely am capable of using a hot glue gun without hurting myself!
she's getting so big!
sigh. off to go look through her baby pictures :(
jo
Friday, March 16, 2012
rainbow love
i made this little clothespin doll special for a little girl's rainbow-licious 4th birthday - i hope she loves it!
jo
jo
paint
long time no blog. i've been getting my paint on recently, so a little sneaky peak of a few things i've whipped out recently . . .
painting on book pages - these are my spring trees
book page painting of love owls - awww
botanical skull painting on canvas. inspired by a black and white image i saw online, just add color!
this painting is based on an elevation image of the moon
painting on book pages - these are my spring trees
book page painting of love owls - awww
later . . .
jo
Monday, December 5, 2011
STOREFRONT
hi and welcome to my website storefront! i'll keep this listing current with all the items i have for sale. i will continue to have an etsy store, but etsy listings take so much time, and they expire!
if you see something you like just shoot me an email about it at josasser@yahoo.com . if you are local i can arrange a delivery/pick-up, or i can create a reserved etsy listing for the item for you. i am flexible on pricing, offer discounts for multiple items, and i love trades!
ART
-only a portion of available art is listed here. contact me for more!
COWLS/SCARVES
- all my scarves and cowls are crochet by me. i use a variety of yarns that includes acrylics, wools, alpacas, and handspuns, so please read the descriptions for those details. i accept custom requests.
WREATHS
BROOCHES
- all my cockroach brooches are $10. the following designs are available, custom orders are welcome
HEADBANDS
- this is just a portion of what is available. contact me for more!
RECYCLED, UPCYCLED, and GREEN
JEWELRY
if you see something you like just shoot me an email about it at josasser@yahoo.com . if you are local i can arrange a delivery/pick-up, or i can create a reserved etsy listing for the item for you. i am flexible on pricing, offer discounts for multiple items, and i love trades!
ART
-only a portion of available art is listed here. contact me for more!
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| 'dorothy' 16x20" canvas board for simple framing landscape or portrait - there is no "up" in this piece $100 |
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| 'helen' 16x20 canvas board for simple framing $65 |
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| 'world peace' 7" wood disc wall ready #184 $25 |
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| 'wanda' 8x10" canvas board for simple framing $45 (see it in my etsy store) |
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| 'frankie' painted book page dry mounted on 5x7" black cardstock $20 |
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| 'oliver' painted book page dry mounted on 5x7" black cardstock $20 |
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| 'orville' painted book page dry mounted on 5x7" black cardstock $20 |
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| 'otto' painted book page dry mounted on 5x7" black cardstock $20 |
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| 'amber spring' $20 |
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| 'lavender spring' $20 ***purchase 'amber spring' and 'lavender spring' for $35*** |
COWLS/SCARVES
- all my scarves and cowls are crochet by me. i use a variety of yarns that includes acrylics, wools, alpacas, and handspuns, so please read the descriptions for those details. i accept custom requests.
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| ruby red cowl with mother of pearl buttons acrylic, super soft #235 $20 |
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| gray cowl with electric yellow buttons acrylic, super soft #238 $20 |
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| gray cowl with teal buttons acrylic, super soft #239 $20 |
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| gray confetti cowl with brown buttons 100 % wool, very warm #240 $25 |
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| gray and white cowl with teal buttons 100% handspun angora wool, soft #241 $25 |
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| pink, orange, gray cowl with tan buttons 100% handspun wool silk, very soft #243 $30 |
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| pink, orange, gray cowl with tan buttons 100% handspun wool silk, very soft #244 $30 |
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| cowl in fall colors with wooden buttons gorgeous in person - photos do this yarn no justice! 100% handspun wool #245 $30 |
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| purple/gray cowl with purple buttons 50% wool, 50% alpaca, very soft #346 $25 |
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| black cowl with hot pink buttons acrylic, super soft #000 $20 |
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| aqua cowl with red buttons acrylic, super soft #233 $20 |
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| lime cowl with teal buttons acrylic, super soft and thick #236 $20 (see it in my etsy store) |
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| plum cowl with wooden buttons acrylic, super soft and thick #234 $20 |
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| gray/purple/blues/browns cowl with purple wooden buttons 50% wool, 50% alpaca, very soft #242 $25 |
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| purple and gray nubby scarf acrylic, very soft, 61" long #228 $35 |
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| nubby scarf in blues acrylic, very soft, 50" long #229 $30 |
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| scarf in pinks and browns acrylic, super soft, 72" long #230 $35 |
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| child's scarf in blues with coordinating removable flower hair clip scarf is acrylic and super soft, 42" long flower clip is felt with a blue button #195/196 $35 |
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| cream scarf with cascading red peonies acrylic, super soft, 77" long #231 $45 |
WREATHS
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| 12" ruby red yarn wreath with aqua painted cardstock butterflies #264 $17 |
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| 10" gray yarn wreath with blue painted cardstock butterflies #265 $15 |
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| 12" flatback yellow yarn wreath with orange stripes and gold/plum/ruby red yarn mums #266 $25 |
BROOCHES
- all my cockroach brooches are $10. the following designs are available, custom orders are welcome
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| (see it in my etsy store) |
HEADBANDS
- this is just a portion of what is available. contact me for more!
RECYCLED, UPCYCLED, and GREEN
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| recycled crayon - heart pinks/reds $1/each |
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| recycled crayon - jersey shown in camo, but many colors available $1/each |
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| recycled crayon - plane many colors available $1/each |
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| recycled crayon - rocket many colors available $1/each |
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| recycled crayon - star shown in blue, but many colors available $1/each |
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| recycled crayon - trophy shown in blue, but many colors vailable $1/each |
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| recycled crayon rainbow pack - stars $5/pack |
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| square flower box in red and aqua decoupaged with old book pages 4.5" across #263 $12 |
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| round flower box in purple/yellow/blue decoupaged with old book pages 4.5" across #269 $12 |
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| round flower box in purple/yellow/blue decoupaged with old book pages 4.5" across #268 $12 |
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| round flower box in purple/yellow/blue decoupaged with old book pages 4.5" across #270 $12 |
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| wool dryer balls for replacing dryer sheets! several colors available $6/pair |
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| sugar skull owl in cool tones 3" thrift shop owl given a new, much more fabulous life $15 |
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| large sugar skull owl 5" thrift shop owl given a new, much more fabulous life $20 |
JEWELRY
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| 'rose' vintage lace hankie pendant 1x2" #251 $8 |
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| 'daisy' vintage embroidered hankie pendant 1x2" #252 $8 |
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| 'rosebud' vintage embroidered hankie pendant 1x2" #253 $8 |
| purple necklace featuring handmade beads made from magazine pages 20" with magnetic closure #256 $12 |
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| pink and brown necklace featuring handmade beads made from magazine pages 19" with magnetic closure #257 $12 |
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| yellow and orange necklace featuring handmade beads made from magazine pages 17" with magnetic closure #255 $12 |
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| 'harvest' bracelet 100% wool hand-felted beads #049 $25 |
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| necklace 100% wool, hand-felted beads that fade from lime green to aqua, alternating with frosted acrylic beads 17" #161 $45 |
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| 'sweet lavender' necklace 100% wool, hand-felted beads with alternating glass beads 18" #163 $50 (see it in my etsy store) |
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| 'peacock' 22" necklace 100% wool, hand felted beads #162 $60 |
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