Just finished a very cool commission for a dear friend, using her vintage airbrush name tee as the basis for, yes, an evening gown. Super fun.
{beatrice + the bird}
Handmade apparel and accessories I make all of my items by hand from my own designs, often using upcycled and recycled fabrics.
A writer by training, I am an accidental indie crafter. After years of crafting for my family, home, and friends (some good, some regrettable), I was invited by a friend to help her start a dressmaking business. When other projects took priority for her, I took off on my own. I'm thrilled to be here on Etsy, and look forward to sharing my design experiments with you. When not sewing or writing, I
02/24/2012
Lots of great stuff in the CENTERSTAGE auction this year, including a {b+tb} gift certificate!
Charm Alert: Baltimore Sun Auction for CENTERSTAGE Nothing is more fashionable than bidding on fashion for a good cause! The Baltimore Sun Online Auction for The State Theater of Maryland, CENTERSTAGE is back! All auction bidding is go...
02/04/2012
Posting about an easy-peasy homemade valentine
A nifty new Pinterest board dedicated to members of the Baltimore Etsy Street Team : http://ow.ly/1FgKmo
Proud to be a donor to the Center Stage online auction this year. Check out http://www.centerstage.org/Support/TheBaltimoreSunAuctionforCENTERSTAGE.aspx for more info and to bid on a {beatrice + the bird} gift certificate, among other swell items!
Featured in a pretty V-Day treasury today: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzM5OTMyNXwxODA5ODg3MDk4/valentines-day-gifts-for-her
01/02/2012
Guest post on the BEST blog about a quick gifty apron...
baltimore etsy street team: Tutorial: Five-Minute Tea Towel Apron
01/02/2012
Roy G. Biv by Brita Stewart on Etsy Red Teapot Flour Sack Tea ...
Guest posting on the BEST blog this week!
baltimore etsy street team: My three things: Gifts for Boys to Inspire Craftiness
12/02/2011
12/02/2011
New aprons and sashes in the shop, including some great sale items, like http://www.etsy.com/listing/87641213/side-tie-sash-waist-apron-grey-gardens. And my Mercy Corps donation option continues all month long!
sidetie sashwaist apron Grey Gardens by beatriceandthebird *10% off during the month of December!* With a sash inspired by the obi on a Japanese kimono, full skirt, and a contrast pocket, the
11/23/2011
the rikrak studio has a wonderful handmade community holiday gift guide this season - add your own items and those of craftspeople you admire at http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/search?q=2011gg.
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