Easter Basket Giveaway!

We have a great new giveaway this week!

Stop in to Boutique 208 between now and March 24, 2016 to receive an entry to win this great assortment of items donated by several of our artists. No purchase necessary for the first entry!  Get one entry just for coming in to see us, then earn 1 entry for any purchase, and then additional entries for every $20 you spend! 

Come down and see us!

Prize includes: Cake earrings from Evan Tillie of Tillie's Clay Treats, an Easter Pin from Tam of Barker's Herbs and Heirlooms, Easter egg earrings from Jenn of Charmed by Jenn, silly soap from Bethany of Indulgence Bath & Body Products, a green table mat from Pamela of A PG Creation, a pair of pot holders from Susan of Meanderer, a pair of tie dye socks from Leslie of LArtC, children's hair clips from Angela of Funnermother - all wrapped nicely in a lovely reversible fabric bowl from Lynn of Textile Gifts!

Winner will be randomly drawn the morning of Friday, March 25 and notified via phone call (or email address depending on which the winner provides on their entry form).

Boutique 208 Artists at Handmade Arcade

 

HANDMADE ARCADE: THE CUTTING EDGE OF CRAFT
DECEMBER 5, 2015
11 a.m. to 7 p.m (Early Birdie shopping starts at 10 a.m.)

David L Lawrence Convention Center
Downtown Pittsburgh
Free Admission

 

 

Boutique 208 is a proud sponsor of  Handmade Arcade 2015!
We'll be well represented by these fabulous Boutique 208 artists:

Apothecary Muse
Barker’s Herbs and Heirlooms
Finneus & Loe Soft Goods
John the Craftist
Papyrusaurus
Tillie’s Clay Treats
 

Stop by to see our artists, as well as all of the other fantastic makers!

Pittsburgh’s first and largest independent craft fair returns for its 12th annual event on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Admission is FREE and all ages are welcome
- Early Birdie Passes for exclusive shopping (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
- 150+ independent craft vendors
- NEW! Limited-edition Handmade Arcade coloring book
- Raffles featuring handmade products...
- Hands-on Handmade activity area for all ages
- New Handmade Arcade tote bags, posters and buttons

See more at: http://www.handmadearcade.com/

 

Handmade Arcade, Pittsburgh’s first and largest independent craft fair, was founded in 2004 to provide grassroots, independent craft-based artists with opportunities to show and sell their wares; to create an alternative to traditional craft and fine art fairs in the region; and to connect the local indie craft community with the national DIY movement.

Meet Your Makers: Evan Tillie Pettler of Tillie's Clay Treats

Please introduce yourself and tell us about your handmade business: My name is Evan Tillie Pettler and my business is Tillie's Clay Treats. 

How did you come up with your business name? This name comes from the fact that I make handmade clay jewelry in the shape of food! 

Where do you live? I live in Mt. Lebanon.

 

Who’s in your family? My parents and my brother.

What inspires you? Younger people, celebrities or not, who follow their dreams greatly inspire me. They remind me of myself, since I'm only thirteen. I enjoy looking at all of the jewelry because I love wearing jewelry and it helps me come up with new ideas. 

 

What is your favorite item you make for Boutique 208 and why? Personally, I like the pierogi earrings because those were the first earrings I've ever made. 

What advice can you offer to someone who would like to start selling their handmade creations? To anyone who wants to sell their objects they've made, I would say that they should participate in a lot of local events and activities to get experience and get their name known.