Featured Artist – Rabbit Hollow Prims

Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 November 2009 05:37 Written by Manic Butterfly Tuesday, 10 November 2009 06:00

Rabbit Hollow Prims began a long while ago… 1989 to be exact. I used to make crafts with my mother who sold at shows in Pennsylvania and Ohio and she would pay me for helping her. I stayed away from doll making for a while and now I am back to making dolls from patterns, and recently designing and selling my own dolls that are OOAK (one of a kind). My techniques, style, product and designs have changed a lot over the years, but what has remained ever constant is producing folk-art that is truly unique, original, and sometimes OOAK.

I often use a distressing technique with acrylic paints and then sanding and baking for a truly vintage and worn out look, and rich leathery patina. All dolls are made to last and wear throughout the years to come. My love of antiques & dolls has certainly been a huge influence at Rabbit Hollow Prims over the past 17 years, and I love what I do.

I am a mother of 2 boys who are 3 and 5 yrs old. I have been an artist in the Hope Mills, NC community for 5 years, where I have also been a Science teacher for groups of middle school kids, and a Science lab expert teacher in the after school community school programs for kids ages 11-14.

Find Rabbit Hollow Prims at the following:
Rabbit Hollow Prims.com
Rabbit Hollow Prims at Etsy.
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Featured Artist – Ginger Kitty Designs

Last Updated on Saturday, 12 September 2009 06:12 Written by Manic Butterfly Sunday, 13 September 2009 09:00

My name is Tracey and I am a mother of two wonderful boys and I LOVE designing jewelry! After losing my day job (of 10 years), I decided to open my own store and sell my designs.

I have always been creative, but jewelry design allows me the freedom to express myself. Ginger Kitty Designs offers beautiful handcrafted jewelry and accessories, and I run a ‘Trade Friendly Store.’ I have designed and handcrafted each piece of jewelry you will find in my store, and I will make every effort to make sure you are a happy customer and have a positive experience. 

I am the original creator of a line of jewelry made with nail polish, called ‘Nail Polish Jewelry Line.’  I can custom design any of the jewelry you see in my stores or on my Flickr account, or I can make you a completely unique piece of you – in whatever color or style that suits you.

Most of my designs can be customized to your needs. I can change the size of bracelets and clasps, the color of beads, and change earrings to clip on. Ginger Kitty Designs now also offers jewelry repair. If you have a piece that needs to be restrung or is broken I can more than likely repair it.

I have found that selling my designs is very rewarding and I love when a customer says, “wow it is just beautiful!.” It brings great joy to my life and a smile to my face!

Check out my Etsy Store.
Find my work on Artfire.
Find more of my work at Flickr.
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