Cleveland Handmade Giveaway ~ Handmade Mug

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops. You can win this gorgeous handmade mug generously donated by Tracy Shea of SheaClay Pottery.

Handcrafted on the potter’s wheel, this stoneware cup measures 4″ H x 5-1/4″ W and holds 12 ounces of your fave concoction. It is dishwasher- and microwave-safe, as well as lead-free.
Click here to enter the giveaway.

This is a great time to discover the talent of many Cleveland artists!

Squire's Castle

I took advantage of the gorgeous fall weather we had last week to take a few hikes and snap some photos. Northeast Ohio is home to the Cleveland Metroparks, a spectacular park system. One of my favorite spots to hike is in the North Chagrin Reservation, home to Squire's Castle. I love the front lawn of the property, perfect for picnics or a game of frisbee. There were plenty of others enjoying the warm sunny afternoon.

Squire's Castle is located in the North Chagrin Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks in Willoughby Hills, Ohio (visible from River Road). It was built in the 1890s by Feargus B. Squire for use as the gatekeeper's house for his future country estate, which was never built. Squire, a founder of Standard Oil Company, bought the surrounding 525 acres of land but never completed the project. Squire sold the property in 1922 and the Cleveland Metroparks acquired it in 1925. Squire's Castle has acquired a sense of mystery. It is reportedly haunted by Squire's wife, Rebecca. An urban legend says she tripped and broke her neck there, but in reality, she died in Wickliffe, Ohio, in 1929.

My first visits to Squire were many years ago with my Girl Scout troup. We'd camp at Intergrove Cabin in the park and visit the castle.We just loved sitting around the fire telling ghost stories!

Cleveland Handmade Giveaway ~ Felted Carmen Headband

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops. We’re giving you the chance to win this Carmen headband in red generously donated by Cleveland Handmade member la petite libellule.

This sweet headband is made from hand-felted recycled wool and cashmere sweaters and embellished with a bead center. She slides on a covered elastic band that fits most. Easy and functional but ultra stylish greenwear. A great way to wear school colors and be fashionably rah-rah-sis-boom-bah! Or simply enjoy the sophistication of black and red. This headband features a 3-1/2″ large black flower, a 2-1/2″ red flower, and a 1-1/2″ plaid flower. (The statue featured in the photo is the work of artist

Denise Buckley and is used with her permission.)

All you have to do is visit Cleveland Handmade for details. You have until Wednesday, October 21 at noon EST to get your entry in, so commence browsing. There’s lots to discover!

Custom Wedding Jewelry

I was delighted and flattered when a customer asked me to design earrings for her upcoming wedding. I created 4 pair of pretty freshwater pearl dangle earrings for her maids ...... I love these earrings! And the best part is that the girls will be able to wear these long often after the wedding!

Cleveland Handmade Giveaway ~ Enlighten Necklace

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops. We’re giving you the chance to win this Enlighten necklace generously donated by Cleveland Handmade member Susan K Jewelry. This necklace is made with three half-inch fine silver discs that have been hand stamped with a peace sign, a lotus flower, and an om symbol. Each disc has been given a brushed satin finish, and a freshwater pearl charm dangle is included. All hanging on your choice of a 16- or 18-inch sterling silver box chain. Total balance here . . . enlightenment and purity.

Visit Cleveland Handmade for all of the contest details. There are just a few simple things you need to do to enter. First, visit Susan K Jewelry’s shop and take a look around. Then either visit our artists page or search Etsy for the “clevelandteam” tag and check out some items from other Cleveland Handmade member artists. Leave a comment on the Cleveland Handmade post telling us your favorite item from Susan K Jewelry’s shop AND your favorite item from another Cleveland Handmade shop, and you’ll be entered to win. It’s that simple!

You have until Wednesday, October 7 at noon EST to get your entry in, so commence browsing. There’s lots to discover!