The Newest Additions to the STE Crew

Our newest batch of STE members is a big one, full of talent and bursting with Pittsburgh handmade pride! Show'em some Steel Town love! :D Welcome, everyone!

AnnieVicar- Handmade art dolls made from scratch - no molds or pre-made parts

archidisiac- Original drawings, sketches, and paintings

atlantisak- Handcrafted jewelry using sterling silver, natural gemstones, glass and unusual materials

AuntEsThings- Custom web graphics and fine art

CraftersEmporium- Destash sharing for the crafty

CreekBedThreads- Various home goods and accessories, such as pillows, purses, and pouches, using current designer fabrics as well as vintage finds

FemmeDiable- Unique handpainted and handmade artwork, crafts, jewelry, clothes etc.

foodforthesoul- Rosaries, chaplets, prayer beads, etc.

gocarrgo- Greeting cards, posters, jewelry using paper cut images and art

GreatStuff2730- Original photography (Angela Rocco Photography) and vintage items

ImageCraftCreation- Handmade jewelry, pandora style bracelets, and custom charm bracelets

jennyrebel- Fiber crafts, mostly little stuffed animals...some pottery to come soon!

Lynniebbags- Handmade bags/purses

MAKOandMYLO- Handmade totes and bags

michelespatterns with scrappykwiltkits- Quilting, rug hooking, needle punch, and embroidery

MommyMakingMemories- Diaper cakes & other diaper baby shower items, and some scrapbook pages

mylittlecornerdesign- Folk art paintings

pimasbeads- Gemstone and crystal jewelry, some supplies and a few antiques

robinsnesttreasures- Handmade purses & totes, vintage jewelry & accessories, stuffed toys, wreaths, & more

rosarenee- Jewelry, primarily earrings and bracelets made with paper beads that I create myself

Samst132- Jewelry for All Occasions!

thedreamingowl- Handmade accessories, created through knitting, crocheting, sewing, and/or beading

thetwistedtree- Quirky paintings, whimsical scarves, and unique beaded jewelry

ThirtytwoFlavors- Hair accessories and charms

uniquedesignsbyjill- Handmade purses/bags

We're Growing! Many More New Members!

We've more than doubled in size over the past couple of weeks! Check out our newest crew of Steel Town crafters! And give'em a happy welcome! :D



aBcChildren
Custom children's designs with personalized apparel and hand knit hats with silk flower clips



BitsyKids
Accessories for little ones- knit baby hats, hair accessories and baby quilts



christiecreations
Practical Gift alternatives: Blooming Bouquets and Baby cupcakes



coconutrobot
Handknit and sewn accessories and clothing for babies, children and adults



CropCircleOfFriends
Handmade cloth dolls



dianewrightdesigns
Diane Wright Designs: handcrafted jewelry from high quality materials using beadweaving, stringing, and metalsmithing



iriz26
The Buttercup and Thistle: hand poured soaps, floral arrangements, & beautiful, realistic door wreaths



jetpackagenda
Eco-Friendly screen printed t-shirts and stuff



LaFurr
custom pet accessories and home textiles



LexiandGem
gemstone, fine silver and felt jewelry and accessories



MyersFlockFiber
The Alpaca Farm Store @ Myers Flock & Fiber Farm: Arts and crafts made from fiber from my own alpaca herd



pootinkies
Baby blankets, bibs, burp cloths, binkie holders, car seat covers, big kid blankets (adult size really), kid and adult softies



slcaccessories
custom pet accessories and home textiles



sleepingbunny
upcycled hand-sewn sock animals and handknitted items



SugarSugarScrub
Handmade Sugar Scrubs, Whipped Soaps & Body Butter, Lotions, etc.



vicskitschn-
Artwork by Victoria Cessna: Original artwork (primarily paintings)



whatshethread-
Vintage and vintage inspired aprons, clothing, embroidered towels, bags, totes, and plenty of other bitchin' handmade wares



WreckinRachel
Handmade kitschy, retro, rockabilly, and halloween aprons, purses, and vintage clothing items

Steel Town Etsy News: Snow, Fans, and Newbies!

The biggest news in the Steel Town area over the past couple of weeks is SNOW that has womped Pittsburgh twice! Urgh. One good thing about this blanket of sticky fluff covering everything, besides the pretty snow globe effect, is that lots of time holed up inside with hot chocolate and a blanky means lots of extra opportunity to craft!

As we know, a boatload of snow brings a huge number of hassles, too, not the least of which is making it impossible for anyone to get out and shop local handmade! :( Last weekend on February 6th, I Made It!, the area's most craft-tastic indie craft market, was forced to cancel its Valentine show "I Made It! Mine" due to inclement weather! Lots of hard work down the drain, or at least put on hold. And lots of time, footwork, and fundage lost by I Made It! admin on advertising and on renting space and tables and chairs! If you were scheduled to vend at the show, please consider waiving the return of your vending fee to help I Made It! recoup costs, or donating a little something to help reduce loss. Send an email for info on how to do so.

Help local crafters recoup costs and time, too, and while you're stuck in the house in this white out, take an online jaunt through some terrific Pittsburgh Etsy shops and spend some of your hard-earned mula on local indie artisans! ;)

In more team happenings, we've got a brand new Facebook fan page and group page! It really is brand-spankin' new, so please be patient while we spiff it up. ;) And please become a fan and join our group, and suggest the pages to all of your pals! Feel free to post there about any team and local crafty news you'd like to share. Also, we've started a new Flickr page to replace our old one- fresh starts and all. ;) Please come join, members, and post your crafty pics for all to see!

Last, but certainly not least, Steel Town Etsy has grown! We've got some awesome new members joining our crafty bunch. Please check out their shops and give them a warm welcome:









MandyGiehll - Handmade Topiaries, Wrapped Bangles, Hemp Jewelry, and Photography












JennyKayDesigns - Original Paintings and Home Decor