Featured Team Member: MacklinsMurals

If you're a fan of comic books, video games, and other geekery, Stacy's shop is for you!  Custom work is her forte- whether it's shoes, purses, or other accessories, you'll find it here.

X-Men wedge heels!

From her etsy profile: 

12 x 12 painting of The Joker

"My husband and I enjoy painting together as a pasttime. We like comic book characters, video game characters, and anime best. We also do scenery or other projects, if asked. We also like to construct other items (like the Mario NES question mark boxes that we made for a friend or our son's dresser that we painted together).

I don't remember not painting, or at least doing some kind of art. My grandparents owned a small craft shop on the local waterfront for years before they got too sick to run it any more...I remember being a little girl and sitting in on tole painting, stained glass workshops, watercolor lessons, china painting, beading, jewelry making, you name it!"



Can you believe this is actually a handpainted dresser? 



Iron Man Bear

 

Visit her etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/MacklinsMurals

Like her on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/macklinsmurals

Follow her blog:   http://macklinsmurals.blogspot.com

Follow her on Pinterest:  http://pinterest.com/macklinsmurals

Featured Team Member: LuvAlisa



Wire wrapped jewelry made with love by Alisa.

 

Alisa’s gorgeous wire wrapped jewelry is made with Christian inspiration and love.  Her pieces are the perfect accent for any outfit- casual or formal!

 

 

Stunning sterling silver earrings for any occasion!

From her etsy profile: 

                “I'm just a busy gal living in a crazy city. I picked up beading on my own about 5 years ago and was encouraged by some friends to open an etsy shop. So here I am... I work full time so this is a little something I do on the side. Hope you like my little creations.....”

 



Cute bronze necklace!

 

Elegant orchid necklace with blue chalcedony and freshwater pearl.

 

Visit her etsy shop:  www.LuvAlisa.com

Like her on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LuvAlisa

Follow her on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LuvAlisa

Follow her blog:   http://luvalisa.blogspot.com/

Follow her on Tumblr:  http://luvalisa.tumblr.com

Featured Team Member: EphemeralDesigns



Cute accessory!

 

Lizzy’s nautical themed bracelets would make a perfect gift for just about anyone on your list!

 



Black suede bracelet.

 

Bracelet with three colors:  blue, black, and brown.

 

From her etsy profile: 

                “I am an art student currently living in Richmond, Virginia. Since I can remember, I've loved to create beautiful things whether they are photographs, drawings, paintings, or products. Jewelry making is my newest passion and I hope to make pieces that will help you stand out from the rest!”

 



Suede bracelet in red with gold nautical charm.

 

Visit her etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/EphemeralDesigns

Follow her on Pinterest:  http://pinterest.com/ephemdesigns/

Find her on Wanelo:  http://wanelo.com/lizservito

Follow her blog:   linesbylizzy.tumblr.com

May 6, 2013

If you're looking for information on Asian American history and issues, check out:

www.asian-nation.org

The site has great articles pertaining to immigration history, culture, problems Asian Americans face in society, as well as book reviews and statistics.

Featured Team Member: menehunebabies

Sabine’s Magical Hawaiian Menehunes are enchanting little collectible dolls!  Each one is handmade and has its own story, along with lots of character!

Oli (Chant), with gourd.

 

From her etsy profile: 

“The beautiful, secluded mountains of Kau on the Big Island of Hawaii are my home. Writing about the mystical spirit of Hawaii and crafting Menehune dolls are my passions. The timeless wisdom of Hawaiian culture inspires me. Living in Hawaii along with intensive studies and research has given me some knowledge to integrate Hawaiian traditions and symbolism into my art and writings, and further increased my deep love and respect for all that is Hawaii.



Surfer Boy, Mano (Shark) by the beach.

 

 

Honoring magical Hawaii and spreading its magnificent Aloha spirit throughout the world has become my life’s purpose and led me to many wonderful things including the creation of Magical Hawaiian Menehunes.”



Lili and Lomi: The Divine Powers of  Lomilomi and Ho’oponopono

Visit her etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/menehunebabies

Like her on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hawaiian-Dolls/156604874356446

Follow her on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/HawaiianDolls

Visit her site: http://www.hawaiiancollectiblemenehunedolls.com/

Meli (Honey) sleeping in her coconut cradle.

Featured Team Member: MarKateLiz



Stylish and light black camisole.

Using knitting and crochet techniques and fine materials, Maria creates high quality clothing and jewelry, and other accessories. 



Fun flower rings available in lots of colors.

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victorian style drawstring handbag.

From her etsy profile: 



“I take pride in the fact that love and care is woven into every stitch I make. A part of me is entertwined in my crochets and knits. It gives me a sense of purpose, an inner pride and a feeling of accompliishment knowing someone, somewhere out there has a smile on their face, happily wearing or using any of my handmades just like their Mom's and Grandma's will lovingly make for them.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit her etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarKateLiz

Like her on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/markatelizdesigns

Follow her on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MarKateLiz

Follow her blog:  http://markatelizdesigns.blogspot.com/

Visit her site: http://www.markatelizdesigns.com/

Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness necklace.

May 2, 2013

May is Asian Pacific Islander month!  

Asian Pacific Islander month  isn’t about going to the nearest Chinese restaurant and watching an old Kung Fu movie at home (although those are always fun!)- it’s about learning about the history, traditions, and people who make up this part of the American people .  Every person’s story and experience is different, and that rich history has helped to make the USA diverse and strong!

 To help celebrate, we’ll be featuring each active team member this month, starting today.  We’ll also have some trivia and links to other sites posted.

 To kick things off, here is the Presidential Proclamation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (dated April 30, 2013):

Presidential Proclamation -- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2013 | The White House