Where To Find Makers-On-Hudson This Weekend

Summer Splendor On the Lake and River

Wet Felted Painting of a River Marsh by HuzzahHandmade

This weekend, three of our members will be enjoying the summer breezes near the water. Hester, of Hester's Studio, will be venturing up to the lovely city of Hudson to take part in their first Annual Hudson Summerfest, in Henry Hudson Riverfront Park on Saturday. Not only will there be a crafts tent, but music, food, local authors and much more.

Ceramic Serving Tray with Leather Handles by Hester's Studio

Down-river a bit, you'll find Sue, of Digilio Designs, in a equally idyllic location at Garrison Landing on the Hudson for the Garrison Riverside Art and Craft Fair. This show is in its 48th year and runs both Saturday and Sunday. 

Owl Soft Sculpture by Digilio Designs

Finally, if lakes are more to your liking, then Cooperstown might be your ideal destination. Kathryn, of HuzzahHandmade, will be participating in Art by the Lake, sponsored by the Fennimore Museum, on their expansive front lawn on Ostego Lake in historic Cooperstown NY. This show will be on Saturday, and features many fine artists, great food, music and local craft brews. 

Please join our members for a delightful weekend celebration of summer in all it's splendor.

 

Where To Find Makers On Hudson This Weekend

Susan Digilio: Artist of the Month

 

This Saturday at ReMADE Handmade Boutique, 133 Main Street, Beacon NY, you will have the opportunity to meet one of our long time, very gifted members, Sue of DigilioDesigns. You are probably familiar with some of Sue's work from this blog and from seeing her beautiful things at local shows, but this time, she will be presenting the original art that inspired many of her designs. You'll enjoy being able to linger over these one-of-a-kind pieces, discovering all the details. Sue even uses gold leaf and mica, as well as beeswax, in some of her original work! 

The show opens on Saturday, August 12 from 6 - 8PM, and runs for the rest of the month. It's also Second Saturday in Beacon, so there will be lots to explore. This would be the perfect time to take a trip to Beacon, enjoy a glass of wine, some conversation and grab the opportunity to own one of Sue's originals. Here's a link to the shop: ReMADE

 

Where to Find Makers-On-Hudson This Week

"Spirited" and Spiritual Holiday Markets This Week

 

Wet Felted Wall Hanging by HuzzahHandmade

 We're posting early this week because our makers aren't waiting until the weekend to bring you a variety of holiday shopping opportunities.

Oval Floral Pendant Necklace by Digilio Designs

On Thursday, the 15th from 5-8 PM, two of our members will be enjoying the atmosphere at the Mid Hudson Etsy Makers Pop Up Market at The Egg, the new activities center at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Sue, of Digilio Designs, and Kathryn, of HuzzahHandmade, will be just two of a dozen artisans in attendance offering a wonderful variety of gifts for everyone on your list. Stop over for a quick bite, some shopping and relax by the floor to ceiling fireplace. 

New Year's Eve Surprise Ball Party Favor by Yvonne Laube Designs

On Saturday, the 17th Yvonne, of Yvonne Laube Designs, Hester, of Hester's Studio and Kathryn, of HuzzahHandmade, will be in Pine Plains, NY, at Dutch's Spirits Distillery at Harvest Homestead Farm, from 12-5PM. The distillery is on the grounds where the infamous gangster Dutch Schultz once ran his bootlegging operation during the Prohibition Era. Along with a fine selection of handmade goods, you'll be able to tour the distillery, enjoy a variety of specialty coffees, music, and taste some spirits that will raise your spirits!  Here are all the details: Pop Up Boutique at Dutch's Spirits.

Baquette Board by Hester's Studio

 

On Sunday, Jen, of Reflectjen, will be at the Hudson Valley Holistic Market in Wappingers Falls. The New Age style market will be crammed full and redesigned this year. Check out their huge line-up and go enjoy. 

Speed Limit Om Baby Onesie by Reflectjen Style

Finally, Makers-On-Hudson would like to thank all our followers and friends for their support throughout the year. You are the reason we are able to continue to create high quality, handmade products locally and grow our small businesses. Cheers for a happy holiday season and a bright and peaceful New Year.

Where To Find Makers-On-Hudson This Weekend

Fine Crafts, Good Eats, and Peak Foliage

 

 

Organic Chai Tea by Beau Tea Studio

 

If you're in the NY Hudson River Valley or the Tri-state area this weekend, you're in luck. Our beautiful valley is dressed in the dazzling colors of peak Fall foliage and the weather is very fine. Lots to do, so plan your itinerary. It's also peak time to celebrate the wonderful variety of fine crafts produced in our valley.

Saturday only, please take a drive to Dover Plains, NY to the beautiful Madava Farms and partake in the luscious-ness of the Crown Maple Fall Festival. You'll be able to purchase some lovely teas and accessories from Jules and Olya of Beau Tea Studio. Check out the line up and vendors, and try not to drool.

October Birthday Month Beveled Ornament by Digilio Designs

Red and Black Felted Wool Bag with Bobbles by HuzzahHandmade

On both Saturday and Sunday you can be among the first attendees of a juried collection of fine crafts, art, and artisan food and drink at Hudson Valley Crafted at Dutchess Stadium. Two of our Makers are participating. You'll find Sue, of Digilio Designs and Kathryn, of Huzzah! Unique Handmade Wearables. HV Crafted promises to be a premiere show in our area so please join us for its inauguration. 

Butterfly Birdhouse by Gourdaments

New Jersey will be sporting some fine colors this weekend as well. Certainly worth a trip to see Devon, of Gourdament with her whimsical and finely crafted pieces created from gourds at the Morristown Craft Market. There will be a large, juried collection of all types of fine crafts represented. 

Oval Sterling Silver and Dichroic Glass Necklace by Get Glassy

Finally, on Sunday, a trip to Warwick definitely should be on your radar. The Warwick Makers' Market features all locally sourced fine crafts. That's where you'll find Patti, of Get Glassy with her lovely collection of fused glass jewelry and home decor.  This is the final Makers' Market of the year, so don't miss it.

Where To Find Makers-On-Hudson This Weekend

Pop Ups and Pooches

 

As we celebrate Columbus Day with a long weekend, our makers will be featured at two unique events. First, on Saturday, from 10 - 4, you will find three of us on Main Street in Beacon, N.Y. during the Second Saturday festivities at the Mid Hudson Etsy Makers' Pop Up Market. The event is being held at the Howland Cultural Center .

  

"Rita Bone" collectable doll, by Digilio Designs

Meet Sue, from Digilio Designs; Hester, from Hester's Studio and Kathryn from Huzzah! Unique, Handmade Wearables, along with many more local makers. It's a great opportunity to start your holiday shopping while supporting local artisans.

Nuno Felted Capelet by HuzzahHandmade

Tray with Leather Handles by Hester's Studio

On Sunday, JoAnn from LollyPups Designer Petwear, will be a featured vendor at an event in support of animal rescue. There are lots of fun activities scheduled at the Hounds on the Sound Walk-a-thon and Festival. JoAnn will be bringing her adorable line of designer pet wear along with other fun accessories. So load the pooches into the car and come on down to have fun and support local animal rescue.

 

Trixie Treat Harness and Leash Set by Lollypups

Where To Find Makers-On-Hudson This Weekend

Green Frog Notecards by Kmiotek Art Works

This weekend five of our members will be out enjoying the lovely late spring weather at three Hudson Valley events. On Main Street, Fishkill, N.Y.three members will be participating in a long-established show, The 23rd Annual Fine Art and Craft Fair.  Look for JoAnn of Lollypups Designer Pet Wear, Hester, of Hester's Studio, along with Paul, of Kmiotek Art Works. 

Cheeseboard and Markers by Hesters Studio

Boyfriend Jeans Pocket Vest by Lollypups Designer Petwear

Sue, of Digilio Designs, returns to the Country Living Fair 2016, at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck Friday through Sunday. 
 

June Birth Month Flower Rose by Digilio Designs

Sarah, of SOHandmade heads to Albany for the Art on Lark street fair, now in its 20th year. 

Unicorn Coin Purse by SOHandmade

So many options, so little time! Grab your sunglasses and head out for an adventure this weekend. 

Free February Calender Desktop Download

According to North American Indian

tribes the full moon that occurs in February is known as the Snow Moon.

Snow piles very high in this month. Some tribes 

also referred to this moon as the Full Hunger Moon

since hunting was difficult at this time.

Here for your personal use is my interpretation of February's Full Snow Moon.

Click to download

Along with Valentines Day, don't forget that this is a leap year, a whimsical tradition dating back at least four centuries holds that leap years allow you wonderful ladies to "propose" to a man, instead of the other way around. The idea being that any man who refused such a proposal owed his spurned suitor a silk gown and a kiss — only if she was wearing a red petticoat at the moment she popped the question.


Happy February!
Sue DiGilio
digiliodesigns.etsy.com

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

 Makers-On-Hudson invites you to meet Hudson Valley Etsy in person this weekend   

This Saturday is "Second Saturday" in Beacon, and Hudson Valley Etsy's Annual Holiday Show returns to the  Howland Cultural Center  for the 7th time. Second Saturdays are a fun way to spend a day in this vibrant city, and everything is within easy walking distance. Here's a preview of just some of the items our members will be featuring.

Woodland Snowy Owl art print mounted on wood by digiliodesigns 

Sue, of  Digilio Designs, will be on hand with with an assortment of items such as notecards, prints, soft sculpture dolls, and jewelry, all based on her beautiful, original drawings.

Floral Nuno Felted scarf by HuzzahHandmade 

Kathryn, of  Huzzah! Unique Handmade Wearables will bring a selection from her shop, including her Nuno Felted silk shawls and scarves, alpaca hats, and felted accessories of all kinds. Sue and Kathryn's work also continues to be featured at Gifted, Hudson Valley  in Red Hook, N.Y. until December 27th.

Cerulean blue necklace and earring set by pulpsushi

Marilyn of Pulp Sushi, brings her beautiful collection of contemporary jewelry with a hint of vintage flair to our holiday show again this year.

This is just a small sampling of over 20 artists we are featuring this year, including at many more HV Etsy members. Please stop by. We'd love to meet you all.

Friday and Saturday, Elena, of Elena Rosenberg opens her Winter Fashion Pop-Up at ArtsWestchester in White Plains. Elena will be offering her fine hand knits, as well as a sample sale of one of a kind accessories.

Mohair and Silk Infinity Scarf by Elena Rosenberg

Rounding out our offerings this weekend on Sunday, Erin, of Harp and Thistle will be on the road to Portland Maine to take part in Picnic Portland Holiday Sale. Erin's punch needle embroidery brings a contemporary twist to this time- honored craft.

Silver Reindeer punch needle embroidery ornament by Harp and Thistle

The weather is going to be almost "picnic worthy," on this mid-December weekend, so get out and take advantage of it, have some fun, spread a little holiday cheer and meet Makers-On-Hudson/Hudson Valley Etsy in person.

Cheers! 

The Pumpkin Song

I've known my friend Debbie for many years and when our children were young 

we got together very often. This time of year we would celebrate Halloween together

either with a birthday party for my son or just a gathering for everyone.

She would always sing the pumpkin song:

(I have no idea who to credit this song to!)

Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate

The first one said,

Oh my it's getting late!

The second one said,

We don't care!

The third one said,

There are leaves in the air!

The fourth one said,

I'm ready for some fun!

The fifth one said,

Let's run and run and run!

Then whoosh went the wind and out went the light

and the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight.

It would usually be her singing alone and the kids would laugh.

This year I was there for her granddaughters birthday party, they had gone 

pumpkin picking and then carved their pumpkins. Of course the song

had to be sung. But what a chorus she had to sing with her, her daughters and

their children and a few friends. It reinforced in my mind how important 

traditions are, even one so simple as a silly song. It binds us and gives us memories.

So this time of year with the holidays fast approaching, we are all scrambling

to get as much done as we possibly can in this last quarter of the year, remember

that it really is the little simple things that leave the most lasting impressions.

Enjoy!

Sue DiGilio - digiliodesigns.etsy.com

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

Festivals Flourish To Usher in Autumn

 

This weekend promises to be very exiting for Hudson Valley Etsy. Our members will be featured in "craft villages" in two states!

 

First, let's travel to The Garden State, New Jersey, to visit Kathryn, of HuzzahHandmade who will be one of over 150 artists and craftspeople at Rose Squared Productions Fine Arts and Crafts Show, in Upper Montclair, N.J. on Saturday and Sunday. Anderson Park will be home to 170 mini galleries and boutiques featuring etchings, oils, watercolor, photography, wearable fiber, jewelry, glass, leather, wood, clay and much more. 10 - 5 each day.

 

Nuno Felted Shawl on Silk by HuzzahHandmade

Next, the quaint village of Sharon Springs, N.Y. (of The Fabulous Beekman Boys fame) will be hosting its annual Harvest Festival. A special feature of the festival is the Etsy Makers' Village, featuring a juried selection of fine craftspeople. Hudson Valley Etsy is well-represented by Gwen of Beyond The Picket Fence; Erin and Corey of Harp and Thistle; Sarah of SoHandmade; and Sue of digiliodesigns. 

 

Here's a peek at just some of their wonderful products:

 

Organic Carrot Facial Soap by Beyond the Picket Fence

 

Pumpkin Pie Punch Needle Embroidery by Harp + Thistle

Christmas Tree Skirt by sohandmade1

"Kimmie Bones" Art Doll by digiliodesigns

 

Where to Find Hudson Valley Etsy this Weekend

Oh, The Drama!

"The actor should be able to create the universe in the palm of his hand" Sir Laurence Olivier

 

Halloween Folk Art Doll "Witchy Wendy" by digiliodesigns

 

This Saturday, the  Second Annual Concert in the Park will be held in Beacon. This fun-filled event includes crafts, food, music and stage performances all to benefit the Beacon Players, a High School Drama organization. Hudson Valley Etsy's Sue from digiliodesigns, will be a featured vendor. Stop by to say hello and browse her charming collection of handmade, primitive folk-art inspired creations, dolls, jewelry and paper goods.

 

Art Print on Vintage Dictionary Page, The Bard by digiliodesigns

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

"To see the Summer Sky Is Poetry, though never in a Book it lie, True Poems flee." Emily Dickinson

 

Art Print Mounted on Wood by digiliodesigns

Sweet words from one of our most beloved poets capture the fleeting nature of summer days perfectly. It's time to experience and explore all the Valley has to offer while summer is in full bloom. Outdoor markets are a great way to enjoy a lovely summer day. Plan a day trip to The Makers' Market in the beautiful village of Warwick, N.Y. where You can meet Sue, from Digilio Designs.  Sue's nature inspired work pairs beautifully with Ms. Dickinson's words.  

Flower of the Month Pendant Necklace, Larkspur by digiliodesigns

Sue joins a diverse group of craftspeople and artists on Sunday, so make it a day of strolling the Green, stocking up at the Farmer's Market and finding a unique handmade treasure, before the "True Poem" of a summer day flees.

Butterfly Notecards by digiliodesigns

 

 

 

"Do You Work?"

I cringe when I'm asked that question.

"Yes, I'm an artist." I reply.

Awkward silence.....

"Well what do you do?"  

What follows is usually my elevator pitch--

" I sell my art on a variety of items and surfaces. Mainly at

Art and Craft Fairs and Gift Shops. I also sell on ETSY and 

other on-line venues"

"Oh....I see....that's nice. But do you work?"

I find it impossible to convey the amount of time and effort that goes into our way of making a living to most people who ask. On the surface it appears to be such an easy way to earn a dollar. To us in the craft fair trenches, those of us who get up at 4 am to travel 2-3 hours to set-up our booth and be ready for a 9 am opening, we are the ones who truly know how hard this work is. We try to gently pack all of our handcrafted items at the end of the day, when we are dog tired from standing and selling all day. We say silent prayers that nothing breaks on the trip home. You all know....it's not easy. There is also the shipping and packaging that comes with an on-line sale. Those items don't wrap and pack themselves.

I love it though.

I have met some delightful people on-line, I wish that I could spend some face to face time with them.

I love my fellow vendors. I have learned more from talking to them than I have learned from any book that I purchased.

I love the people that come into my booth even the ones who don't purchase, sometimes I love them more... the ones with the lovely words but who cannot afford to buy.

The little ones who are intrigued by my items and want to touch, but gently tap the top of the head of one of my birds.

I love the excitement of planning and packing and traveling.

I could do without rain though.

And heat.

But worst of all....wind.

Sue DiGilio - DiGilio Designs

The Signs of Spring

The Signs of Spring

from the 

HudsonValley Etsy Team

Purple Butterfly Rug by Twisted Thread and Hook

Dancing Pocket Vase by Hester's Studio

Sweet Leigh Flower Earrings by Merry Alchemy

 

"The Sisters" by Digilio Designs

Jody - A Studio By The Sea

Ephemera: Something Meant to be Discarded

I am intrigued by the old, the 'antique', the cast away. 

Items that show the signs of use, whether gently or greatly.

Lately it's been paper ephemera and old worn out books.

I have been using bits and fragments of these in my art.

My collection keeps growing,

an autograph book belonging to 8th grade Anna. Page after page

of little ditties that for her were a sweet memory of school friends.

Well worn readers, spelling and astronomy books. I imagine them being used year after year.

Chemistry notes from 1941...

and my prized possession  a ledger book from the 1800's.

I love to bring these items out to use in ways that never would have been imagined when they were first used.

In my curiosity boxes I try to present these lost bits and fragments of life in an artful way.

Here my newly created fabric bird, is living with pages from old books, 

game pieces, old stamps and nature items, in a box made from a found drawer.

Recycled, up-cycled, re-purposed.

Hopefully not to be discarded too soon!

Sue DiGilio

DiGilio Designs