Picnic Portland Holiday Sale - This Weekend

Maine Irish Heritage Center — 34 Gray St. & State St., Portland, Maine

Saturday, December 11th, 12pm - 8pm
Sunday, December 12th, 12pm - 5pm
FREE admission!

Shop like a rock-star and celebrate the local handmade movement. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list at this vibrantly out-of-the-ordinary event! The 2nd Annual Picnic Holiday Sale is TWO days this year and will feature more than 60 creative vendors selling clothing, jewelry, prints, accessories, bags, plush, stationery, photography, housewares, fine art, vintage goods and much more.
 more info

Shop-A-Do Craftastic Art Sale

SPACE Gallery — 538 Congress St., Portland, Maine

Friday, December 3rd, 5 PM - 9 PM

Saturday, December 4th, 10 AM - 6 PM

I am excited beyond words about this show. I will be sharing the floor with some of my very favorite crafters and artists and will probably get most of my holiday shopping done in this one room! I encourage you to do the same. You'll find something for each person on your list at this funky and fabulous art sale! more info

There is lots of other cool stuff happening Friday night as well during Portland's First Friday Artwalk. Check out all of the galleries downtown, then make your way over to the State Theater for 1930s Night! Enjoy live music in the vaudeville style from Over A Cardboard Sea at 5:30pm, followed by a showing of The Wizard of Oz on the big screen at 7pm. Or show up later at 10pm for a screening of the movie with Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon as the soundtrack. Tickets to each screening are only $5! more info

Celebrate December with FREE Shipping

Here it is, my gift to you! From now through December 12, 2010, enjoy FREE SHIPPING on all purchases from the Lofted Designs Etsy shop. Free shipping will be automatically applied to your order.


Thanks for supporting the handmade movement this holiday season!

Get Your Craft Fix - This Weekend

Buoy Gallery — 2 Government St., Kittery, Maine

Saturday, November 27th, 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, November 28th, 10 AM - 5 PM

After you get your fix of doorbuster deals or finish celebrating Buy Nothing Day on Friday, head on over to Buoy for CRAFT FIX, where you'll find locally handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list! Some of the seacoast's very best artists and craftspeople will be there, so skip the outlets and head into town. more info

2010 Holiday Show Schedule

The Lofted Designs holiday schedule has been set! I applied to five juried craft fairs and art shows this season, thinking I'd get accepted to one (at best). Instead, I got into three for a very full schedule starting this coming weekend.

I'm so excited to announce the dates, and I hope to see some of you at the following events. All of them offer FREE admission and tons of fantastic holiday shopping. If you love to buy handmade and support local artists, here are three great events for you:

CRAFT FIX

Buoy Gallery — 2 Government St., Kittery, Maine

Saturday, November 27th, 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, November 28th, 10 AM - 5 PM

SHOP -A-DO Craftastic Art Sale

SPACE Gallery — 538 Congress St., Portland, Maine

Friday, December 3rd, 5 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, December 4th, 10 AM - 6 PM

PICNIC PORTLAND HOLIDAY SALE
Maine Irish Heritage Center — 34 Gray St. & State St., Portland, Maine
Saturday, December 11th, 12pm - 8pm
Sunday, December 12th, 12pm - 5pm


Details to follow soon! Of course, if you live far away you can always shop online.

Custom Cufflinks - Men's Jewelry

I recently had the opportunity to make custom cufflinks for the first time. This was exciting for three reasons:

1. I always love the challenge of making something new.
2. Making a gift for a man for a change was great! Almost all of the jewelry I make is for women, and coming up with ideas for men is usually a daunting task.
3. This was a very meaningful gift, and I was thrilled to be able to make it happen. Allow me to explain...

My client and her husband had vacationed in Newfoundland. It was a memorable adventure involving challenging physical feats, and they both agreed it was a vacation they would never forget. Along they way, they had collected some interesting green stones as souvenirs.

Rocks from Newfoundland

Cut to a couple of months ago, and she needed a birthday present for him. What a great idea to turn those souvenirs into a meaningful gift! I was more than happy to help out.

Custom sterling silver settings

Cufflinks in action

Custom gifts are so thoughtful and I am always happy to help. If you have a great idea (or even just a really cool rock or two), I'd love to chat!

I Love My Customers (especially the furry ones)

Meet Kima! Kima is my latest satisfied customer. Doesn't she look happy with her new bling? It has her name and phone number stamped on the back, just in case she ever decides to go exploring.

Unique sterling silver and copper pet ID tags are available for cats and dogs in my shop. I also make a version in heavy-duty aluminum. They are individually handmade to order and reasonably priced. Why not buy a present for your furry friend today?

Recent Custom Orders

I know I've said this before, but I love custom orders! They are my absolute favorites. Here are a few recent projects I've been dying to share.

Class of 2010 graduation necklaces have been so popular this year. Here are a few samples I've made in the past couple of weeks.




I also recently created this custom ring for a client who loved the look of the Lofted Designs wide hammered sterling silver ring, but wanted something one-of-a-kind. She loves all shades of green, so I found a malachite with a beautiful range of color.

Personalized Mother's Day Jewelry

Mother's Day is right around the corner on May 9th. Flowers are nice and breakfast in bed can't be beat, but these handmade necklaces will last forever!



Each sterling silver eternity circle includes custom personalization and a birthstone, and necklaces are available in one-, two- and three-circle designs.



Other styles are also available such as the popular "My Heart Belongs To" necklace. Your order will come with a 16" sterling chain and a gift box.



Be sure to place your order by April 30th to guarantee on-time delivery for Mother's Day!