Monthly Archives: December 2015
Merry Christmas To All!
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There is a lot going on for everyone at this time of year , so let’s keep this short & sweet.
Our annual Happy Handmade Holiday Sale is now ON and runs through January 15, 2016. Choose to use either Coupon Code:
- HOHOHOLIDAY20 – For 20% off of any order, shipped anywhere in the world!
- HOLIDAYFREESHIP – For free Priority USPS Shipping anywhere in the US (only).
Our annual Happy Handmade Holidays Sale and Coupon Codes are good through January 31, 2016! And both Coupon Codes are valid in our Webshop here and in our Etsy Shop here as well. So you can treat your friends, family and even yes, yourself. You’ve been good. You deserve it too.
We are shipping every day with joy from our studio right to you until Christmas Eve, December 24th. For USPS Christmas Delivery Dates, click here. And for expedited shipping rate quotes email us! We’re happy to make holiday magic with you.
A Quick Word About Shopping Small:
When you shop with small businesses, handmade makers, and American made artisans your purchases make a direct impact on many lives. For instance, in our case, when you shop with us, we then also support other small, local businesses. How? We source our materials from US-based and US-manufacturing producers & distributors for our papers (like Domtar Cougar and French Paper), inks ( we use mainly Speedball), screens, squeeges, output films (all from Pittsburgh’s own Tech Support Screenprinting Supplies) and more. We also wholesale our art work to many independent shops (local favorites Wildcard in Lawrenceville and Sapling & Sons in Beaver, PA) around the country who do more of the same and support more small businesses in turn.
We think it’s a pretty great cycle; we hope that you do too. Best & brightest! Happy Holidays to all!
Hey gang! The Super Friends Indie Holiday Craft Fair Last Minute Market fun is happening once again this year, hooray!
On Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 11am – 6pm, come share in the slathering of local artist friends with ample supply of holiday goods for your last minute holiday shopping needs + Join us for Holiday Cheer in the form of music, crafts, snacks, homemade cookies, beer, libations, and good vibes!
Your 2015 Participating Artists:
- Alternate Histories
- Budai
- Commonwealth Press
- everyday balloons
- garbella
- Go Carr Go
- Matt Dayak
- Ragtrader Vintage
- Stephen Kent Design
- strawberryluna
- toomanysparkles
- workerbird
- Hosted by Commonwealth Press AT the Warehouse (not the shop!) located at 2315 Wharton St. PGH, PA 15203 (map below) from 11am – 6pm. See you there!
Hello! Here’s a handy list of important USPS dates for Holiday Shipping, around the world.
Please note that these dates are the *recommended* ship-by dates from the USPS and only the Express Shipping options can be guaranteed by both the USPS and your favorite online retailers. We always do our best to ensure that Holiday packages get into the mail stream ASAP for you!
We love playing the part of Santa’s Elves this time of year 🙂 So if you have any special deadlines or requests, let us know! We’re happy to ship right to your friends & family and love to include gift notes too.
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* 2015 USPS HOLIDAY RECOMMENDED * Shipping Dates:
(Please Note: All dates are the recommended, not guaranteed. We do our best to get your gifts into the mail ASAP for you, but we cannot control various Postal Systems’ Delivery Times.)
For December 24 *Domestic* USA Delivery Are:
– First Class: December 19
– Priority Mail: December 21
– Priority Mail Express: December 23
For December 24 *International* Delivery Are:
CANADA:
– First-Class International Service: December 8
– Priority Mail International Service: December 11
– Priority Mail Express International: December 17
– Global Express Guaranteed Service: December 22
EUROPE:
– First-Class International Service: December 8
– Priority Mail International Service: December 11
– Priority Mail Express International: December 15
– Global Express Guaranteed Service: December 21
AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND:
– First-Class International Service: December 8
– Priority Mail International Service: December 8
– Priority Mail Express International: December 15
– Global Express Guaranteed Service: December 19
MEXICO:
– First-Class International Service: December 8
– Priority Mail International Service: December 8
– Priority Mail Express International: December 15
– Global Express Guaranteed Service: December 22
CENTRAL + SOUTH AMERICA:
– First-Class International Service: December 1
– Priority Mail International Service: December 1
– Priority Mail Express International: December 11
– Global Express Guaranteed Service: December 21
ASIA + PACIFIC RIM:
– First-Class International Service: December 8
– Priority Mail International Service: December 8
– Priority Mail Express International: December 15
– Global Express Guaranteed Service: December 19
Happy Holidays to you!
Yay! It’s here! It’s here! It’s Handmade Arcade Time! Come join us + over 150 other amazing Handmade Makers from around the country this Saturday, December 5, 2015 (one day only!) for the best of the best in every way. Handmade Arcade is FREE to attend and very family friendly with lots of maker-activies for everyone.
Handmade Arcade is highly anticipated event that attracts more than 9,000 attendees in one day. HA provides craftspeople and artists working outside mainstream and fine arts sectors with a grassroots, high-visibility venue to sell wares, build community, network and share their artistic practice. Handmade Arcade, founded in 2004, is Pittsburgh’s first and largest independent craft fair. Now in its twelfth year, HA brings young, innovative crafters and progressive do-it-yourself designers to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on December 5, 2015 to sell, their handmade, locally produced, and offbeat wares at a bustling marketplace.
Come join in one of the best, biggest, and brightest Holiday Shopping and Maker events in the US this Saturday and share good times with friends & family while finding incredible, Made In The US handcrafted goods.
Here is a list of the 2015 Vendors and for more info about Handmade Arcade visit their About Page here.
This is year is extra special as Handmade Arcade is debuting their first ever publication, a fabulous Coloring Book called “Things Making Things”, designed for all ages (no, really) with the artwork of 10 local artists, including us (eeeeeeee!). The Coloring Books will be available for purchase from the Handmade Arcade Booth as well as participating artists and ALL proceeds benefit upcoming Handmade Arcade Outreach & Education projects.
And as always Early Birdie Shopping Passes are available for stress-free first looks before the crowds roll in.
For a great preview of what’s in store, check out this video from KDKA News Pittsburgh Today live with organizers Jennifer Baron & Jill Chisnell here.
With past Handmade Arcade Photos and Videos here. It’s a super fun time, and we can’t wait to see you all this year!
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The Details:
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Who: Over 150 Maker Artists and Handmade Crafters from around the USA.
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What: Handmade Arcade, founded in 2004, is Pittsburgh’s first and largest independent craft fair.
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When: Saturday December 5, 2015 from 11am – 7pm – ONE DAY ONLY!
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Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown Pittsburgh – 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Why: Because Handmade is best yinz!
