hand-crafted News

Living In Style New York, a retailer of affordable high-end home furnishings, announced the introduction of a new Bed Pillows Collection.

Tom Dumke to exhibit furniture work of art in Naples, Florida

Beehive Kitchenware Co.'s Hand-Crafted Pieces are Perfect for Holiday Entertaining

Tom Dumke, Furniture Maker, returns to Historic Shaw Show

Aimee’s Jewelry & Things has announced its Hope for Christine bracelet project. Proceeds from these uniquely designed, hand crafted bracelets will go to fibromyalgia research.

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Furniture Maker to exhibit/sell his fine craft at Greenville, South Carolina's Artisphere.

Bumblebee Toys suggest traditionally-crafted, cuddly rabbits and pull-along toys to bring hours of fun and enjoyment this Easter.

The HTA will testify on Thursday December 2nd at a Senate Commerce Sub-Committee oversight hearing regarding the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

In celebration of American Craft Week 2010, the Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) outreached, in conjunction with bloggers across the country, an open call to all to pledge to buy handmade and local products this upcoming quarter

Sparkle will include over 50 artists’ work, making it the largest collection of handmade local jewelry in the greater Cleveland area. .

This past month, the Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) launched a new web site with improved member and navigation features.

Jewelry designer and native New Canaanite, Kristin Pasternak, will hold at a trunk show for her fine jewelry collection at L’Armoire, 102 Park Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26, 2010.

The week of June 21st will be the first annual Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) Blog week. Journalists and bloggers from across the country will come together during the third week in June to celebrate hand crafted children’s goods.

5 Walnut Wine Bar, the brainchild of owner Matt Logan, is a new wine bar at the eponymous address opening in Asheville. Logan was determined to forge the bar’s ambiance using the talents of local artists and craftsmen.

The Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) testified on April 29th at the House Energy and Commerce Sub-Committee hearing regarding the Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA).

Upcycling movement inspires creative and crafty ideas by Etsy artisan, Andie Freeman, as she create fun, fashionable and unique jewelry pendants for women.

This past Friday, the CPSC, released their report to Congress regarding implementation issues relating to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) as requested within the Omnibus Appropriations Bill of 2010.

Kristin Pasternak announces the launch of her new website, which coincides with the debut of her fine jewelry line.

The Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) will send five of their nine Board members to the upcoming Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) workshops this Thursday and Friday, December 10th and 11th, 2009.

The HTA urges parents and grandparents to give handmade gifts to the children in their lives this holiday season. This year more than any other, small batch makers of toys, clothes, and accessories need their customers' support.

After a full year of efforts trying to save their small businesses from the mandates of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) met two important milestones yesterday.

The Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA), along with thirty nine other trade associations, is calling on Senator Mark Pryor of Arkansas to hold an open hearing in the Senate Commerce Committee on the unintended consequences of the CPSIA.

The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a hearing for this Thursday, September 10th regarding the CPSIA. The HTA will be sending Board members Jill Chuckas and Kate Glynn to represent the group.

The CPSC continues to issue guidance on several areas of theCPSIA, which requires all children's products to be tested by 3rd party labs. Except for toys made by Mattel, who recalled 12.7 million toys for safety hazards or lead paint since 2007.

The HTA calls for a quick confirmation of Inex Tenenbaum to the Chair of the CPSC. Her repeated calls for common sense implementation and cooperation were met with considerable optimism by HTA membership.

The Handmade Toy Alliance Represents Small Batch Producers of All Types of Children's Products

Miami Mumbai will be hosting a fabulous Indian-themed cocktail party on Thursday, June 11, 2009 from 6:00 – 9:00pm at their showroom located in the Bird Road Art District at 4471 SW 71st Avenue Miami, Florida 33155.

After an announcement this past Wednesday that Nancy Nord will step down as acting Chair of the CPSC effective June 1st, the HTA calls to Commissioner Moore to address the unintended consequences of the CPSIA.

The HTA applauds the House Committee on Small Business’ May 14th hearing regarding the CPSIA as a vital first step to open essential discussion regarding the many unintended consequences of the act on companies throughout the country.

The Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) applauds President Obama’s nomination of 2 new Commissioners to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Tuesday as a step in the right direction to remedy the many unintended consequences of the CPSIA.

Crafty Baby owner, Jill Chuckas, was named as Secretary and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Handmade Toy Alliance this past week.

Across the country, members of the Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) continue their vehement efforts to make common sense changes to this broad reaching legislation that has done little to improve safety in children’s products.

The HTA continues to be at the forefront of delivering clear, concise information to assist artisans, small manufacturers and retail shop owners through this technical and difficult to understand legislation. They have outlined clarifications here.

The Crafty Baby Nap Pack wins "TheToyman Seal of Approval" and "Award of Excellence".

For over five years, Sue Nickless has been making stylish and uniquely designed handmade leather designer handbags and accessories, working from her workshop just outside of Craven Arms in Shropshire.

Celestial Creations, a unique 3500 sq. ft. mini-emporium showcasing everything created in New Mexico, was featured in the Feb. 08 edition of the prestigious New Mexico Magazine's Artscapes section. Shop at Celestial Creations for New Mexico made.