Handmade Cavalcade @ Chelsea Market Dec.5&6 2015

Hello Friends,


Well I've finally put away my Halloween decorations and moved right into Thanksgiving and Christmas preparations. The holidays always seem so far until, well, it's the night before and you're scrambling around the supermarket at midnight looking for cranberry sauce or scotch tape.  Does this happen to you too, or is it just me?

Well this year I'm trying to narrow my focus to two big projects: handmade Christmas cards of course - mailed prior to January 2016, now that's the challenge, AND making new journals, cards and ornaments for... the EtsyNY Team: HANDMADE HOLIDAY CAVALCADE happening at Chelsea Market in New York City this December 5th & 6th!!!!!

http://www.handmadecavalcade.com/


I'm so excited to be part of fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, tell me, what are your plans for the upcoming holidays?  Is this the year you'll make all your gifts or start a new tradition on your block?  I'd love to hear.


Marcia :)  aka Be My Bee  

www.BeMyBee.etsy.com

New York Portraits - Hand Painted Cards

Ahhhhh summer is here at last!

What are your plans for the summer?

It's a city staycation for me, and I'm excited to see all the museums and amazing places New York has to offer that we just don't seem to get to during the year.

I'm also working on a new series of cards, my New York portraits collection.  It's my interpretation of some of the colorful people I see around here in Brooklyn.  

What do you think? Do any of these portraits remind you of someone you know?

Each card is One of a Kind so if you've got to have it better hurry on over to the shop. 

www.etsy.com/shop/BeMyBee

Don't worry if you've missed it though I'll be adding more portrait cards over the summer and the right one will be waiting just for you.  :)

Until next time, keep smiling!  Buzz buzz buzz.

Hi Friends,

Here's a preview of some new designs that will be in the shop later this week.  As always if you'd like something custom made for you just send me a note through the shop and let me know how you'd like to customize it.

Best,

Marcia   aka Be My Bee

Etsy Craft Party

Hello Crafty World -

All around the globe people will be getting their craft on and you can join the party on Saturday June 6th.

Visit:
https://www.etsy.com/craftparty    to find a party near you.


And if you're in NYC be sure to stop by Etsy Headquarters for a huge crafting session and a chance to shop with local Etsy vendors. I'll be there!

Have a great one!

Marcia  aka Be My Bee  :)

Helloooooooo Everyone!

Finally a warmish day here in NYC and a very cool market tonight.

It'll be Ridgewood Market's first every Night Bazaar, celebrating their 2 year anniversary.

I've made a ton of new cards and paintings and I hope some New York locals will check it out too.

Visit the Ridgewood Market facebook page for details and to rsvp for this awesome market - plus there will be brunch served, at NIGHT!  Gotta love that!




Marcia  aka Be My Bee  :)


Check out the cool vendors, I'm so excited to be part of this!

https://www.facebook.com/events/383412628497603/

http://www.ridgewoodmarket.com/vendors/

Out To See Market at South Street Seaport New York

Hello Friends!

Recognize the lovely NY landmark featured in the photo above?  It's the South Street Seaport!
I've always loved visiting the seaport, it's beautiful anytime of year and this November is especially wonderful to visit and shop the special Out-to-See market.

This Saturday November 8th, I will be one of a very awesome crew of handmade artists at the Seaport.  I'm so excited!!!!

Time out NY has the scoop here:  http://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/out-to-see-festival-returns-to-south-street-seaport

Learn more about the artists you'll meet at Out-To-See and get ready to have some fun supporting local artists.

http://www.outtosee.org/

Have a great day, hope to see you Saturday!

Marcia   aka  Be My Bee   :)

The Nightmare Before Christmas

One of my favorite movies of all times by the magical & wonderful Tim Burton.

Remember as a kid when Halloween and Christmas were two distinct holidays and now....all the big box stores have the two side by side.  Candy corn and candy reindeer poop.  It used to kind of bug me but....now I'm guilty of having both holidays coexist.

Surrounded by Halloween decorations and after a good pumpkin picking session I set down to sketch out a mini painting of where I'm super excited to be selling this December, the Chelsea Market as part of the wonderful Etsy NY Team.

I couldn't be more excited!  So while I'm planning outings to pumpkin patches and filling goody bags for Trick-or-Treaters I'm humming Christmas tunes as well.

What are you up to this time of year?

xoxo Marcia  aka Be My Bee

Acrylic paint on good ol' fashioned black construction paper that I borrowed from my 5 year olds art stash.  :)

Dots, dots and more dots

Hi Friends,

I'm so excited to finally offer boxed card gift sets!

The very first in this new series is this cute red lobster.  Each card is made from 100% tree free cotton rag cardstock, hand sewn into a matchbook style with sweet button details.  Blank inside and perfect for any occassion.  Choose red or kraft brown envelopes.  When you're ready to order just stop by my Etsy shop and I'll be so happy to create a custom set for you!  www.BeMyBee.etsy.com

Have a great weekend everyone!

Marcia  aka Be My Bee

Handmade Life NYC Pop Up Shop in Williamsburg Brooklyn

Hi Friends,


I'm excited to announce that you can find my cards and so many other goodies by local artists at this sweet little shop in Williamsburg Brooklyn now through August 18th.

This pop up shop is organized by Bar Soap Brooklyn, check them out for  natural & beautiful soaps and body care!

http://instagram.com/barsoapbrooklyn
http://www.barsoapbrooklyn.com/

See you there!

Marcia aka Be My Bee  :)

Cards for Danny

Sending some love.....and you can too!

Danny is a soon to be 6 year old boy in Massachusetts with an inoperable brain tumor.  His birthday wish is to receive a mailbox full of birthday cards.  This, my friends is a wish we can ALL make come true!

I hope you'll join me in sending Danny a birthday card, you can make your own, buy one, even just send a note with a birthday wish.   His birthday is right around the corner on July 25th,  but don't worry if it arrives after the date, we all love knowing that we're remembered and I think that's especially true in this case.

Learn more about Danny, his family and this very special Birthday project here: https://www.facebook.com/dannyswarriors?fref=nf


Have a great day everyone!

xoxo Marcia  aka Be My Bee

Lobster love

"YOU'RE MY LOBSTER!"

Remember that line from the show "Friends"?  It's a classic.

This card was actually inspired by that line.  I have an awesome lobster stencil that I use to keep my dots in order and then I paint dots, dots and more dots.

If you haven't tried dot painting I highly recommend it.  It's so fun and relaxing.

I use a Martha Stewart brand stylus, but the end of a paint brush or toothpick will do.

I'd love to see your designs so please share.

See you soon,

Marcia  aka Be My Bee



Find this card and more in my etsy shop  https://www.etsy.com/listing/195581616/hand-painted-lobster-card-blank-greeting?ref=shop_home_active_1

Hester Street Fair

Hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo  Summer!

The city is warm, humid and perfectly summerific.

On Sunday I was at Hester Street for the first time and it was so much fun!  Great customers, vendors and food - I highly recommend a visit when you're in the big apple.

http://www.hesterstreetfair.com/


Stay cool and see you soon!

Marcia  :)

The Return of Paperclay

Hi Guys,


It's been ages since Ive sculpted anything and I've finally gotten my hands on some clay again.

Here's a a little work in progress in progress.:

Greenpointer's Valentines Market

Hi Guys!

I'm super excited to announce that I'll be one of the vendors at Greenpointer's awesome Valentines Market. The venue is gorgeous and I can't wait to share all of the new goodies I've been working on.  Sneak peeks to come so stay tuned....

See you soon!

Marcia  :)

http://greenpointers.com/2014/01/21/valentines-market-vendors-announced-29-new-speed-friending/

Happy New Year 2014!

Hi Friends!

 I hope 2014 has been off to a good start for you.    So tell me, what exciting plans have you dreamed up for the coming year?

I have lots of things on my list, much of it business related but on a personal note I'd love to travel.  A family vacation to Hawaii would be amazing but I'd be happy staying local too.  And I'm obsessed with a kitchen I saw at IKEA, I NEED that kitchen and that house that goes with it.  :)

Now to figure out how to make it happen.  Wish me luck and here's wishing you a beautiful new year filled with great health lots of love and all the wonderful things your heart desires.

Best,

Marcia

Trunk Show at Color Bklyn

Had my first trunk show at Color Bklyn today!

Met an amazing group of ladies who create everything from jewelry, stationery to crochet and knit works of art.  I loved the space and the whole vibe of the place.   Looking forward to my next trunk show soon.


When you're in Brooklyn be sure to check out this sweet little shop, they seriously have a little bit of everything that's super cute and great for gifting!

www.colorbklyn.com

That's me, Be My Bee



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See me Be My Bee

Hi Friends!



Just wanted to share a photo of me at the craft show on Sunday.

 I saw soooooo many beautiful displays, I can't wait to take mine to the next level!

Hope you guys are having a great week - it's finally sunny here in Washington!!!!


Marcia  :)

Hope Helpers Spring Soiree Bazaar Benefit 2013

Hi Friends,

If you're in the neighborhood please stop by and say hello, I'll be at this event on Sunday.  :)

Thanks!

Marcia   aka Be My Bee   :)

Giveaway - Win a handmade Card Duo

Hi Friends,


Be sure to enter the my giveaway on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/BeMyBee/130567357006516.

Just leave comment letting me know how you'll be celebrating and I'll choose a lucky winner on St. Patrick's Day.

Good Luck!

Marcia  aka Be My Bee

Giveaway Friday

Hi Friends!

I'll be hosting another giveaway tomorrow, be sure to stop by BeMyBee's facebook page tomorrow and leave a comment answering the giveaway question to be eligible.

Good luck!

Marcia