I have two more amazing designer/crafters to tell you about today:
SoCoDivka &
Anne Marie Beard. Both of these ladies are exceptionally talented & I know you'll want to meet them!
SoCoDivka founder Shanna Howard says, "I've been creative all of my life—for years I've been painting, drawing, designing, writing, making mosaics, jewelry-making, sewing, costuming, and more—but it had taken a backseat until the last couple of years. Thanks to a Saturn Return and some inspiring friends, I started to make creativity a priority."
Well I'm certainly glad that Shanna has gotten her priorities straight! : )
In case you're wondering about the unusual name, she says, "SoCoDivka is a nickname based on where I call home—the South Congress area of Austin, Texas, and "divka," which means "girl" in Czech. I'm half Czech, and I'm 100% native Texan."
Shanna's work is inspired by mid-century modern, '50s Lucite, Bohemia and whimsy. I just love the look! How gorgeous are these
Cherry Candy Drops?!
Speaking of gorgeous, have you seen the
*annemarie* Style for the Individual line? Founded by Anne Marie Beard in 2002, these handcrafted bags are full of sass, polish and style. And as anyone who's had the pleasure of meeting Anne Marie can attest, she herself fits that description, too!
Anne Marie began designing handbags in 2002 with the mission of creating beautifully made accessories for women with unique taste. Her Degree in Costume Design from the University of Texas at Austin was the springboard in making her lifelong passion for sewing a business reality.
What I love about Anne Marie's line is that you can order your own custom creation! There are several designs to choose from, such as
the Adah Clutch and
the Rosie, both shown above.
I'm the proud owner of a
Mirella reversible(!) bag similar to the one shown on the left here, & I absolutely adore it. I got to choose the style of bag I wanted & then pick 2 fabrics from her swatch collection. It was so fun, but hard to choose from all of her awesome bag designs & beautiful fabrics! Maybe it's time for a second one...
Along with her beautiful purses, Anne Marie creates fun coordinating
Mini Wallets,
Cosmetic Bags and
Zippy Wallets. They are so cute, and so useful!
Come out and meet these super-chic crafty ladies tomorrow night at our
Grand Opening!
I created this asymmetrical necklace using different fabric qualities straight out of my scrap bin and inserting a large jump ring into the middle of the chain. It was really easy too!
Beth H made the cute green earrings that Jen is sporting in this pic. Jen made several pins that can be converted into hair clips, the possibilities seem endless!
