grand opening!

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

wowza!

that's what i expect people to say when they see georgia's new kicks.  i'll be making more, i promise.

jo

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

rainbow love

i made this little clothespin doll special for a little girl's rainbow-licious 4th birthday - i hope she loves it!

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 . . .

 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

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!

'dorothy'
16x20" canvas board for simple framing
landscape or portrait - there is no "up" in this piece
$100

'helen'
16x20 canvas board for simple framing
$65

'world peace'
7" wood disc wall ready
#184
$25

'i carry your heart'
7" wood disc, wall ready
features a quote from the e.e.cummings poem
'this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart . . . i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)"
#156
$35

'he loves me'
7" wood disc, wall ready
#158
$30

'wanda'
8x10" canvas board for simple framing
$45
(see it in my etsy store)

'frankie'
 painted book page dry mounted on 5x7" black cardstock
 $20

'oliver'
 painted book page dry mounted on 5x7" black cardstock
$20

'orville'
 painted book page dry mounted on 5x7" black cardstock
 $20

'otto'
 painted book page dry mounted on 5x7" black cardstock
$20

'amber spring'
 $20

'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.

ruby red cowl with mother of pearl buttons
acrylic, super soft
#235
$20

gray cowl with electric yellow buttons
acrylic, super soft
#238
$20

gray cowl with teal buttons
acrylic, super soft
#239
$20

gray confetti cowl with brown buttons
100 % wool, very warm
#240
$25

gray and white cowl with teal buttons
100% handspun angora wool, soft
#241
$25

pink, orange, gray cowl with tan buttons
100% handspun wool silk, very soft
#243
$30

pink, orange, gray cowl with tan buttons
100% handspun wool silk, very soft
#244
$30

cowl in fall colors with wooden buttons
gorgeous in person - photos do this yarn no justice!
100% handspun wool
#245
$30

purple/gray cowl with purple buttons
50% wool, 50% alpaca, very soft
#346
$25

black cowl with hot pink buttons
acrylic, super soft
#000
$20

aqua cowl with red buttons
acrylic, super soft
#233
 $20

lime cowl with teal buttons
acrylic, super soft and thick
#236
$20
(see it in my etsy store)

plum cowl with wooden buttons
acrylic, super soft and thick
#234
$20

gray/purple/blues/browns cowl with purple wooden buttons
50% wool, 50% alpaca, very soft
#242
$25

purple and gray nubby scarf
acrylic, very soft, 61" long
#228
$35

nubby scarf in blues
acrylic, very soft, 50" long
#229
$30

scarf in pinks and browns
acrylic, super soft, 72" long
#230
$35

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

cream scarf with cascading red peonies
acrylic, super soft, 77" long
#231
$45

WREATHS

12" ruby red yarn wreath with aqua painted cardstock butterflies
#264
$17

10" gray yarn wreath with blue painted cardstock butterflies
#265
$15

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

(see it in my etsy store)

 HEADBANDS
- this is just a portion of what is available.  contact me for more!

 

RECYCLED, UPCYCLED, and GREEN

recycled crayon - heart
pinks/reds
$1/each

recycled crayon - jersey
shown in camo, but many colors available
$1/each

recycled crayon - plane
many colors available
$1/each

recycled crayon - rocket
many colors available
$1/each

recycled crayon - star
shown in blue, but many colors available
$1/each

recycled crayon - trophy
shown in blue, but many colors vailable
$1/each

recycled crayon rainbow pack - stars
$5/pack

square flower box in red and aqua decoupaged with old book pages
4.5" across
#263
$12

round flower box in purple/yellow/blue decoupaged with old book pages
4.5" across
#269
$12

round flower box in purple/yellow/blue decoupaged with old book pages
4.5" across
#268
$12

round flower box in purple/yellow/blue decoupaged with old book pages
4.5" across
#270
$12

wool dryer balls
for replacing dryer sheets!
several colors available
$6/pair

sugar skull owl in cool tones
 3" thrift shop owl given a new, much more fabulous life
$15

large sugar skull owl
 5" thrift shop owl given a new, much more fabulous life
$20

JEWELRY
 

'rose' vintage lace hankie pendant
1x2"
#251
$8

'daisy' vintage embroidered hankie pendant
1x2"
#252
$8

'rosebud' vintage embroidered hankie pendant
1x2"
#253
$8

purple necklace featuring handmade beads made from magazine pages
20" with magnetic closure
#256
$12

pink and brown necklace featuring handmade beads made from magazine pages
19" with magnetic closure
#257
$12

yellow and orange necklace featuring handmade beads made from magazine pages
17" with magnetic closure
#255
$12

'harvest'
bracelet
100% wool hand-felted beads
#049
$25

necklace
100% wool, hand-felted beads that fade from lime green to aqua, alternating with frosted acrylic beads
17"
#161
$45

'sweet lavender'
necklace
100% wool, hand-felted beads with alternating glass beads
18"
#163
$50
(see it in my etsy store)

'peacock'
22" necklace
100% wool, hand felted beads
 #162
$60