The Newest {NewNew}ers

As of course you all know, the {NewNew} is a vibrant, growing community of NYC-based etsy artisans and crafters. People join the {NewNew} for many reasons: to learn how to grow their crafts businesses; to get support from others in the world of the indie artist, which can be daunting what with the inconsistent payday and lack of health insurance; and for the social aspect. The {NewNew} opens up to new members in July and February and I wanted to use this post to introduce you to some of our new members, who have been on the team between 6-12 months.

Aren't they just adorable at that age?

Speaking of adorable, if AmigurumiKingdom's cupcake bear earrings were any cuter, I think I'd explode!
Another contender in the extremely cute category is the friendly New York-lovin' cockroach by BuggedOut. Did you ever think you'd hear "cute" and "cockroach" in the same sentence? Unless it was something like, "Look, I just stepped on a cockroach in my cute boots."
The casual elegance of this folded vase by RomiCeramics will complement roses, wildflowers and everything in between:
DebiCoupage combines paint and paper to make classically modern (yeah, I said that) beautiful pieces, such as this mirror:
Lynliao3 created this charming and useful tote with Japanese fabric:
What kid wouldn't be thrilled to get a superhero hat by ProjectsbyCarm (psst, she also makes adult sizes):
Add ImageLeave it luckx4 to FINALLY put the black widow and the man with a bee beard where we all know they belong: together!
And to come full circle back to intense cuteness, AmiTownCreatures' cotton candy owl certainly fits the bill!
Well, I hope you enjoyed meeting some of our {New} members as much as I enjoyed bringing them to you!

Until next time,

LuCrafts



Monday Giveaway - Glitter with Gold!


It's MONDAY! Which means its time for our brand new Monday Giveaway. Each and Every Monday Stop by to enter to win something fabulous from members of The {NewNew} York Etsy team. This Monday we are proudly giving away fabulous Gold Earrings from from Lingua Nigra.

So pretty! So unique! The earring is a white metal casting made from an original model that she reticulated and put tubes in. These guys are gold plated and very special.

They are very lightweight and are dangling from a sterling silver earwire plated in 22kt gold. The earring measures about 1 3/8" or 35mm around.


Lingua Nigra consists of a great designer, Alicia G, who creates and designs in her studio in Brooklyn. Each piece is made with love. Lingua Nigra literally means "Black Hairy Tongue", something coarse and hard. A black tongue can give beautiful words, and take them back.
Lingua Nigra wants to give you beautiful organic pieces that you will have forever....or at least until you die.


How to Enter:

1. To enter to win, tell the world why you want this gadget cozy.
Post about your love of this product and your love of Lingua Nigra on Myspace, Facebook, livejournal, wordpress, blogger, or your own personal blog or website.

2. Post a LINK back to your personal post right here in the comments section.


3. Entries can be submitted through 10pm Saturday, November 15, 2008.


4. Winners will be selected randomly and will be announced the following Monday with the New contest item.


Can't wait to see your posts! And stay tuned for next week's giveaway.


~jen pepper

peppersprouts.etsy.com