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Patchwork Indie Craft Show Long Beach, CA

2010-10-23T12:28:00.000-07:00

Yay! I was picked to participate in the Patchwork Indie Craft Show in Long Beach, CA. If you are in the area please come and check out this great show. Unique vendors with amazing handmade art and crafts. Great time to find gifts for those who are hard to shop for. Here you can get that absolutely one of a kind item!

Fall Fashion 2010

2010-09-10T17:47:00.000-07:00

Here is a beautiful blog featuring my red stocking for Fall 2010.
http://maddyannedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/09/fall-is-in-air.html

Fall Fashion Trends 2010

2010-09-05T13:22:00.000-07:00

I was looking for inspiration for my hand knit shop and came across a trend I'm really excited about. Knee high socks! I love making knee high socks so a perfect time to show my inspiration scrap book. And again promote the wonderful giveaway in my last entry.

check out my hand knit knee high socks! more to come...

http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkcandystudio?section_id=5748749

Knee High Review and Giveaway

2010-09-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

Jaime from The Ripplets has reviewed a pair of my stockings. Stockings are hot this year. A must have accessory to wear with your fall riding boots. Check out the review and sign up for the giveaway on a pair of my hand made stockings.

http://rannilatripletsreviews.blogspot.com/2010/09/pink-candy-studios-review-giveaway.html

Needle Felted Bunny

2010-07-14T13:50:00.000-07:00

and here is Clover the good luck bunny

Needle Felted Panda

2010-07-14T13:49:00.000-07:00

so I think I'm addicted to needle felting. Here is a panda.

Needle Felting

2010-07-12T12:14:00.000-07:00

I took my first needle felting class at Home Ec in Silverlake. Jenny taught the class and she was fabulous. I was amazed I took to it like a duck to water. I always wanted to try it but for some reason in my mind I thought it would be difficult. Jenny showed us how fun and easy it was to felt.

So here is my first project. I adore him!

Patchwork Santa Ana

2010-05-09T12:26:00.000-07:00

PATCHWORK SANTA ANA

SUNDAY JUNE 6TH 11-5PM
2204 N. MAIN ST@BUFFALO
SANTA ANA. CA. 92706

Hey Everyone,

I am in the Patchwork's show. Such an amazing show with great handmade finds. Me and Melissa Mellon of MissyBug will be sharing a booth. Come on down!

catnip sushi lover

2010-04-14T17:42:00.000-07:00

My friend just sent over the cutest pictures of her cat Dizzy playing with catnip sushi I knitted up for her. You can get your babies some at http://www.etsy.com/listing/34505065/sushi-catnip-toy?ref=em

Challenge #3 Robots!

2010-03-28T17:45:00.000-07:00

So finally I have made a knitted robot. I have had him in my head for a while. It's nice to finally bring him to life.

Last Week's Challenge: Red

2010-03-28T17:42:00.000-07:00

Red is a difficult color for me. It's very bold and in your face. I love attention but red is a "look at me" kinda color I have never been comfortable with. I created these stockings and I love them. The touch of turquoise gives it that extra punch!

2010-03-21T15:57:00.000-07:00

ArtWork Play
Challenge #3
Monday, March 22nd, 2010:

Subject: Robots!
Materials: Whatever strikes your fancy!

I, Candy, throw down this challenge. Robots and Monsters are my favorite subjects. I am trying to create more characters to draw and knit. This should get the juices flowing!

Guidelines of Challenge:
1) The challenge will include a subject and materials.
2) Each challenge should be simple enough to execute in an hour or less.
3) It should not involve spending much money…ideally we would be able to use things we already have at home.
4) The challenges will be posted every Monday…however, you may jump in anytime.
5) We will have a pick of the week. If your entry gets chosen, we will feature you and your work. Good luck!

My results for challenge #2

2010-03-21T15:52:00.000-07:00

Challenge #2 Results: Candy

Here is my red inspired art piece. Hand sew border of handmade paper on 5×5 canvas. Ink drawing of my monster with definition of monster in the background. I love monsters and this guy turned out pretty cute! –Candy

Challenge #2

2010-03-13T13:19:00.001-08:00

ArtWork Play
Challenge #2
Monday, March 15th, 2010:

Subject: Red plus one
Materials: Whatever strikes your fancy!

Deb chose this challenge because it features her favorite color…red! So the idea is to create something using shades of red as the main color (or colors), then add some punch to it with one other color. This can be jewelry, fabric, painting…heck, you can dye your pet’s hair red if you want! Have fun…

Guidelines of Challenge:
1) The challenge will include a subject and materials.
2) Each challenge should be simple enough to execute in an hour or less.
3) It should not involve spending much money…ideally we would be able to use things we already have at home.
4) The challenges will be posted every Monday…however, you may jump in anytime.
5) We will have a pick of the week. If your entry gets chosen, we will feature you and your work. Good luck!

Challenge 1 Results

2010-03-07T16:51:00.001-08:00

So here it is! My bug with paint challenge entry. It is a mixed media collage with fabric and handmade paper on recycled plaque. I layered and hand sewed the handmade paper onto the fabric.

The praying mantis is my favorite insect. I loved this challenge. I tried to push myself to experiment with my favorite materials.

Challenge No. 1

2010-02-28T22:06:00.000-08:00

ArtWork Play
Challenge #1
Monday, March 1st, 2010:

Subject: bug
Materials: paint

Remember this is just a starting point. You can take the challenge literally or figuratively. Paint a bug, collage a bug painting a picture, photograph a bug stuck in wet paint, etc. We don’t recommend applying paint to actual bugs, however…they don’t make great models…too twitchy.

Guidelines of Challenge:
1) The challenge will include a subject and materials.
2) Each challenge should be simple enough to execute in an hour or less.
3) It should not involve spending much money…ideally we would be able to use things we already have at home.
4) The challenges will be posted every Monday…however, you may jump in anytime.
5) We will have a pick of the week. If your entry gets chosen, we will feature you and your work. Good luck!

About the challengers

2010-02-28T21:46:00.000-08:00

Candy and Deborah have known each other for most of their lives, and they are inspired by each other’s creative endeavors. They live about 2000 miles apart and have been known to talk on the phone for 4-5 hours at a time. They both love sunny weather, fuzzy animals, board games, and traveling to faraway places.

Deborah Patterson lives in Nashville and shares her house with a wonderful roommate and a temperamental-but-cuddly Himalayan cat. She took a job in the late 90’s as an artist for an upscale children’s shop and fell in love with designing and painting whimsical images for kids. She now runs a small business from her home, dreaming up new things to paint and personalize. Her focus is on pieces for children’s rooms, such as canvas wall art, furniture, and room décor items. She has also painted colorful murals on the walls of private residences, model homes, and businesses. Other creative activities include making jewelry, cooking, writing, singing, and playing piano.

Her art can be viewed at her website, www.achildsdelightbydebbie.com , as well as Etsy at www.etsy.com/shop/AChildsDelight. She can be reached by email at nashdlp[at]aol dot com.

Candy is writer of this blog and owns pinkcandystudio.com where you can see all the crafty things she's been up to.

2010-02-28T20:19:00.000-08:00

ArtWork Play challenge is a collaboration of two dreamers itching for a fun way to keep the creative juices flowing and be productive. Join us each week as we present a new challenge.
The objectives are to have fun and stretch our creative muscles in new directions. Most challenges will be very simple. There are just a few guidelines

1) The challenge will include a subject and materials.
2) Each challenge should be simple enough to execute in an hour or less.
3) It should not involve spending much money…ideally we would be able to use things we already have at home.
4) The challenges will be posted every Monday…however, you may jump in anytime.
5) We will have a pick of the week. If your entry gets chosen, we will feature you and your work.

kraftythoughts blogger

2010-02-08T13:59:00.000-08:00

Erin wrote a little piece about my work and process. Check out her blog. She features artist she discovers and finds out about their process. Great place to find new works and to be inspired.

http://ow.ly/14MeV

Cute Stuff

2009-07-28T14:13:00.000-07:00

I found this artist on twitter and I love her stuff!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5098432

cat nip sushi featured

2009-07-25T17:21:00.000-07:00

Mouchois gave a shout out for my catnip sushi. Check out the blog:

http://mouchois.blogspot.com/2009/07/saturday-sharing.html

2009-07-14T12:15:00.000-07:00

I was watching Sweet November last night for the first time and was distracted by all the knitted projects in the movie. I am such a nerd and stopped and reversed the movie at the scene where Charlize Theron is knitting...trying to see if she was really knitting. I couldn't tell. I think she was acting :)

Renegade Arts and Crafts LA

2009-06-29T14:34:00.000-07:00

I will be selling my knitted wonders at the Los Angeles version of the Renegade Arts and Crafts. Come on down and check out what I am up to.

I will also be sharing a space with a talented jeweler http://www.amandaklockrowjewelry.com/ Come check her out.

2009-06-04T12:36:00.000-07:00

While selling at Patchworks I met Angie who owns www.theoutfitkids.com A store that sells handmade items for babies and kids. She now is carrying me hand knit critters.

Patchworks Show

2009-05-13T12:51:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

Yes, again I'm off to sell my wares. This time in the OC. So if you missed me at Unique check me out now.

Sunday, May 17, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: the road less traveled store
2204 north main street
City/Town:
Santa Ana, CA

Unique Los Angeles

2009-05-01T20:40:00.000-07:00

Come on down or up or over and check out my new stuff at Unique Los Angeles!!
http://www.uniquelosangeles.com/

The Craft Kitchen in the OC

2009-03-06T14:53:00.001-08:00

Nicole at The Craft Kitchen has invited me to join her with other talented artists and crafters to offer classes in Orange County.

There is knitting, sewing, screen printing, truffle making...so much fun.

Hope you can join us.

http://www.thecraftkitchen.com/classes-schedule.html

Love,
Candy

Spring Craft Shows

2009-03-01T11:38:00.000-08:00

So Unique LA is doing a Spring 2009 show. Having always knitting in wool...not so springy, I am challenged to come up with warm weather friendly digs. So what a way to get those creative juices going!

Knitting Lessons

2009-02-12T16:53:00.000-08:00

knitting lessons in Southern California:

Want to learn to knit?
Creating wearable art with sticks and strings is exciting!
Knitting is a great stress reliever
with the added bonus of feeling productive.
Knitting is fun, relaxing and meditative.

Or

Host a knitting party.
Friends, fun, food and knitting.

Please contact me for private lessons or
for knitting parties

email me for rates:
pinkcandystudio@aol.com

Switching Gears

2009-02-04T11:08:00.000-08:00

Over the holidays, I developed knitter's elbow. Very painful. The only thing that heals it is to discontinue the activity that created the pain.

So it has been a whole month since the injury and I still cannot knit. So I am going to give it another month. In the meantime, I have switch to embroidery. It uses different muscles.

Here is one of my creations. I am now in the process of working my images into my designs.

Fun Shows

2008-12-25T16:21:00.000-08:00

This year I did several shows: Ghetto Gloss and Vista. Both were huge successes for me. I met many great and talented artists.

My mohawk hats were very successful.

Thanks everyone for your love and support.

Happy Holiday's and a Happy New Year.

2008-11-17T15:44:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let you know about two new events:

Come see me in person if you are in the Los Angeles area:
Ghetto Gloss
Silver Lake Art/Craft and Vintage

http://www.ghettogloss.com/events/

November 29 and November 30
9am-5 pm

December 20 and December 21
9am-5pm

3rd Annual Handmade Holiday Gifts Sale
Sunday, Dec 7th
10-4

of course you can always purchase my items at: www.pinkcandystudio.etsy.com

Lost Luggage and Vintage Buttons

2008-05-16T17:36:00.000-07:00

Inspiration.

I took a trip last summer to Tennessee. There is a place where all lost luggage is sold. I was fortunate to discover a treasure.

I found two plastic craft boxes full of vintage buttons. One contained miscellaneous metal buttons and the other contained glass and porcelain buttons.

There were thousands of buttons. This is a small sample of the porcelain and glass buttons. They are like gems. I am going to put them into my wearable art!