Wallingford Artists Online

Wow, who knew that there were so many practicing artists and craftspeople in Wallingford plying their trade on the Interwebs?

On Saturday, we asked for a show of hands from Wallingford artists who are selling their work on Etsy or through other on-line sites, here’s a round-up of the fabulousness that your neighbors are up to (just in time for the holidays). Many have indicated that they take custom piece and commission requests. If you see something you like, don’t forget to ask if you can save on shipping by picking up in person!

• Alex Garland (aka ecofreako) is a photographer with a strong connection to the natural world.
• Aly (aka Alyhats) crochets hats in all colors and styles.
• Anne (aka Gardenbonbons) creates “a garden/foodie gift called Garden Bon Bons – they look like chocolates but ‘This candy is for planting, not eating!’.”
• Anne Huntley of Dotted Line creates “hand-made jewelry incorporating semi-precious stones, hammered metal designs, and one of a kind charms and medallions that I find in Europe and the Middle East.”
• Arlys Pederson creates art with plants, fabric and a hammer.
• Barb Burrill sells lunch bags, tote bags, purses and more made from juice pouches (aka CapriSuns) reclaimed from the JSIS lunch recycling.
• Calmar McCune has written a book on creating papier mache heads
• Christine Schell (aka BabyTweeds) sells vintage children’s clothing and handmade accessories for children.
• Greg Francke (aka dobart) sells “divers artifacts of a scientifick and obscure character”. That is one of his creations on your right there (modeled by a Wallingford barista) and featured on Regretsy.
• Heidi Favour sells her prints and layered collages.
• Kristina (aka KristinaChaos) makes “one of a kind jewelry using silver, copper, silk, semiprecious stones and beach glass collected in the pacific northwest.”
• Janna Howell (aka Daykopajj) plies the “old and rather misunderstood art of decoupage”.
• JC Canfield designs and builds backpacks and messenger bags.
• Katie Jane (aka HookedbyKatieJane) makes hook runs and pillows using strips of wool.
• Katie M. (aka DomestiKatie) sells hand knits and other craftiness.
• Kellie Dunn (aka LongLostFriend) creates handmade floral arrangements out of paper.
• Kori Jock (aka LaVieEnOrange)  makes and screenprints undies from old tshirts.
• MaraBee (aka glassoflove) makes “vintage inspired, reclaimed jewelry and wearables. All my beads, seaglass, and wood pieces are NOT purchased new, either found or salvaged.” Her work is also on sale at Amita in Wallingford Center (and in the coffee she serves as barista at Fuel)
• Melissa Hartley is finally selling her beautiful beadwork.
• Meg White, “knitting ninja”, has “hand knit and crocheted accessories.  I make custom order sweaters that are sculpted to your curves, preferring to create my own designs using natural fibers.”
• Scarebaby sells t-shirts, calendars and more.