our 2o21 handmade holiday vendors
Our artists are what makes this event.
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Max Wilkins
I'm a freelance illustrator who has been living in Western New York for most of my life. I create fantastical illustrations depicting imaginary worlds and also illustrations featuring local landmarks. I'll be selling prints, stickers and more.
Boho Dangles - elizabeth woods
Hi! My name is Elizabeth Woods, owner and creator of Boho Dangles. I have been artistic and crafty all my life and making beautiful jewelry just came naturally to me. It has become a true passion for me. When I am creating a piece I find calmness in my crazy life as a mother of three, soon-to-be four, beautifully wild children. I draw inspiration for my pieces from simplicity, nature, and the unusual. I love working with brass, natural stones and crystals, as well as hand painting wood pieces. My style ranges from bohemian to modern elegance. I hope you enjoy wearing my pieces as much as I enjoyed creating them!
Etsy: https://etsy.me/2NGtpC4
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boho_dangles/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bohodangles
Tenderfoot Flora - Stephanie Castle
Tenderfoot Flora creates everlasting botanical art made with organic flowers grown from seed on our farm in Churchville, NY. I hand-dry our flowers and foraged woodland treasures and create wreaths, wall art, wearables, and floral installations. All my creations are hand made with undyed and untreated natural materials, making them an eco-friendly and sustainable way to decorate your home.
Webpage: www.tenderfootflora.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tenderfootflora
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenderfootfarm/
knit buffalo - jenna meyer
Knit Buffalo if your local yarn store on wheels. Specializing in indie dyed, heirloom quality yarns and fibers for one-of-a-kind projects. Knit Buffalo also offers an assortment of notions and fiber related goodies. Find your favorite 716knit colorways on the truck and build your stash!
Website: https://www.knitbuffalo.com
chickadee designs - lyndsay defeo
Hi there! I'm Lyndsay. I'm a self-taught pyrography and woodworking artist from Rochester, NY. I'm a social worker by day and a growing / curious creative the rest of the time. I'm mostly inspired by nature and the silly random thoughts that wake me up in the middle of the night. Recently, I found my new love: the scroll saw. It has allowed me to get even more creative and make unique, one of a kind pieces to burn and paint on. I also enjoy burning on canvas and driftwood. I make things like wall decor, cutting boards, chopsticks, plant pots, canvas bags, barrettes and keychains. Not one piece is EXACTLY the same and I really like that. Variety and uniqueness is important to me as both a creator and a consumer and I make sure that my work really embodies that.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/_chickadeedesigns?igshid=ZjA0NjI3M2I=
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/chickadeedesignsroc?load_webview=1&bid=xKzjOSJvUtVvZKAxt-ZTett29oU1
euphrasia studio - christine mccullough
Christine McCullough, the artist behind Euphrasia Studio, specializes in embroidery on tulle - a near transparent fabric that produces a delicate, floating effect. Her handmade work centers on themes of feminism, nature, and mythology, ranging from delicate line art to complex, full color designs. She will have original embroideries for sale as well as prints and stickers of original embroidered designs.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euphrasiastudio
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/euphrasiastudio
Website: https://www.euphrasia.studio/
The salt of the earth co - kelly Chartier
At The Salt of the Earth Co, we hand create bath and body products in small batches for the body, mind and spirit. Our products are made with the intention of sharing great love through what we make, using natural ingredients and 100% pure essential oils to help restore and maintain energetic body balance. Our mission is to provide natural skincare with a focus on self-care. Our products not only improve your skin, but each are paired with an affirmation to repeat during application to boost your mood and wellbeing. Invest in yourself, you are worth it!
Website: http://www.thesaltoftheearthco.com
love light etc - christine szpet
Our little business has grown so much since we first got started at a Handmade Holiday five years ago! We continue to hand pour all natural soy wax candles made with cotton wicks and nontoxic fragrance oils into reusable tin and glass containers! Our scents are inspired by our love of music and aptly named to spark connection and joy!
Website: http://www.lovelightetc.com/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/love_light_etc
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lovelightetcllc
MJM Artist - Michael Maltese
I am a local artist that dabbles in drawing, painting, and printmaking. My artwork is inspired by plants, insects, animals and the LGBT community. I love experimenting with mixed media to add pops of color and texture to my artwork.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mjm_artist
The Tiff Stitch - Tiffani Bragg
Hey y’all! My name is Tiff (she/they) and I'm a Queer fiber artist from Rochester, NY. The Tiff Stitch was launched in late 2020 when my fun hobby began overtaking my home. I specialize in crochet plushies and framed artwork focusing on the female form (boobs, vulvas, you get the idea). Just like real ones, each piece is unique in shape, size, and color!
Etsy: www.thetiffstitch.com/etsy
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/TheTiffStitch
Flour Pail Kids - Scar Markham
Scar Markham is a trans artist that works under the name Flour Pail Kids. He is a multi media creator that does wood working with recycled skateboard wood, paints murals and images in acrylic, and creates his own patches in studio.
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/flourpailkids/?hl=en
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/flourpailkids/
Website: www.flourpailkids.com
Lunacy Beading - Diane Brown-Steiner
Diane Brown-Steiner has been designing unusual jewelry since 2015 after taking a class in bead embroidery. Her work was often called "crazy" because of the number of beads used, and Lunacy Beading came to be. She enjoys using "crazy" and unusual elements in her work.
I use elements not often seen in jewelry in what I create. If I come across something I find that is unusual or remarkable, I try to use it in a piece of jewelry. I enjoy experimenting with things that delight or fascinate me; antique buttons, the inner workings of mechanical watches, 400 million year old fossils, Herkimer Diamonds, raw opal shards, broken pottery and, of course, beads. I am thrilled when people see my work and say, “I’ve never seen anything like that!”
She’s Teas and Bees - Katie Seidewand
She's teas and bees owner, Katie, was born and raised in Rochester NY. She creates playful, minimalist artwork inspired by moments in her life. She specializes in enamel pins that are tiny wearable artworks to keep you smiling as you go about your busy day-to-day life. She is an advocate for being yourself and being proud of it... Whatever your shape, size, color, style, gender or sexuality may be!
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/shesteaandbees
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shes.tea.and.bees/
Booty Positivity - Tegan Jenner
Booty Positivity is all about showcasing and equalizing bodies; all shapes, all sizes. With a particular focus on body areas many people feel self-conscious about (like butts and tummies), Booty Positivity's designs serve as a reminder not only that bodies are diverse and unique, they're all something to be celebrated.
Booty Positivity offers hand-screen-printed t-shirts (men's and women's cut, a wide range of sizes from small to 4x), art prints, bumper and mirror stickers, and tote bags.
Q Pottery - Dan Quatro
Dan is a studio potter in Rochester, NY. After several years in leadership of his profession time allowed for him to take classes in pottery at the Flower City Arts Center and now teaches classes. He has a deep love for functional pottery, natural clay bodies and classic, simple glazes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/q.pottery/
Website https://www.Q-Pottery.com
Monkeying around - david kalvitis
In 2000, Monkeying Around started a revolution, with it’s award-winning Greatest Dot-to-Dot Books. David Kalvitis has been dedicated to creating the most amazingly complex and artistic dot-to-dot puzzles, with final images that cannot be guessed; 17 different ways of completing these puzzles; and puzzles that can number in the thousands. With well over 1 million Books sold worldwide, David continues to make connecting and coloring dot-to-dots a wonderfully enjoyable and relaxing experience.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingTheNestOfIt/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingthenestofit/
Laughing gull chocolates
At Laughing Gull Chocolates we craft high-quality chocolates made locally with transparently sourced ingredients. Our chocolate barks, dipped fruits, truffles, and more make fantastic holiday gifts. Our drinking chocolates are decadent and provide rich warmth on cool nights. We elevate classic flavors through the use of high quality ingredients in our Turtle Bars, Peppermint Bark and more! Discover our range of products at this year's Handmade Holiday!
Website: www.laughinggullchocolates.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/laughinggullchocolates
Instagram: www.instagram.com/laughinggullchocolates
Wilhelmina’s wee woolies - jeanne pigage
I am Wilhelmina's Wee Woolies and I spin wool that I purchase from local shepherds to make small creatures!