Things have been a bit of a roller coaster around here lately, and I could use a break! So for today's feature, grab yourself a nice cup of hot coffee (or tea if you prefer), relax, and let the beautiful things available at 2hands Studios take your mind to a happy {nautical} place!
Who are you?
Who are you?
2hands Studios is a collaboration between Jill,
Ally & Carleen. We were friends first, each of us working on our
own individual lines, which we still do. After many cups of coffee and
lots of show and tell sessions, we decided to open a studio where we
could combine our talents in sewing, felting and jewelry design and
create a wedding accessories line.
Where are you based?
Annapolis, Maryland
How did you get started with Etsy?
Etsy
gives artists instant access to a demographic of shoppers who
appreciate artist made. It's really a no-brainier to have an Etsy store
and tap into their huge of community, not only for selling our work, but
also for buying supplies and being customers ourselves. We're
constantly drooling over other artist's work and getting inspiration from
all the talent that Etsy showcases.
Well I don't know if this is much of a surprise, but we also organize a craft market called 2hands Indie Craft Market. It's this Saturday, November 5th from 10 - 2, at Holy Grounds Youth Center in Severna Park. There are 30 crafters and musicians on tap and the caliber of craft can be described in one word - awesome! More info can be found at 2handsmarket.com.
Is the studio your full-time job?
We
are full time craftspeople. We also maintain our own individual lines which are also available through Etsy and at local boutiques and Whole Foods stores
around the Mid-Atlantic.
We
are having so much fun cutting up used sails and up-cycling them into
flower clips and flags. It feels so good to breathe new life and energy
into something that was headed for the discard pile.
You can win one of their adorable flower clips here!
And finally, where did you get the idea for your shop name?
It all started with the Ben Harper song, With My Own Two Hands. It's a beautiful song that speaks to how each person can change the world with small gestures. Our work is a catalyst for allowing us to donate to causes that are close to our heart. The name also reinforces that our products are handmade by us. Although, it seems we're up to six hands at this point.
It all started with the Ben Harper song, With My Own Two Hands. It's a beautiful song that speaks to how each person can change the world with small gestures. Our work is a catalyst for allowing us to donate to causes that are close to our heart. The name also reinforces that our products are handmade by us. Although, it seems we're up to six hands at this point.
Can't get enough of these adorable ladies? Like their facebook page and
follow them on Twitter and Pinterest!
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Be sure to check out their shop and enter this week's giveaway!
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