#meetthemakerweek2020

[papirogems]

.Shop Small.🙌[Esp. Abajo]⠀ I do love shopping to small brands and small shops.🤗⠀ ⠀⠀ And why so?🤔⠀ ⠀⠀ Well, because of the affection with which they treat me or because of the conversation I have with them.🥰⠀ ⠀⠀ Because we end up getting to know each other and because they treat me like a person. As simple as that.😌⠀ ⠀⠀ I am not just another client but I become their support, someone who values their work.👏⠀ ⠀⠀ And because a diverse world of many small brands is better than a monopoly of a few large companies, don't you think? 😊⠀ ⠀⠀ -⠀ ⠀⠀ Me encanta comprar en tiendas de barrio y a marcas pequeñas.🤗⠀ ⠀⠀ ¿Que por qué?🤔⠀ ⠀⠀ Pues por el cariño con el que me tratan o por la conversación que tengo con ellos.🥰⠀ ⠀⠀ Porque me acaban (y nos acabamos) conociendo y porque me tratan como a una persona. Así de sencillo.😌⠀ ⠀⠀ No soy un cliente más sino que me convierto en su apoyo, en alguien que valora su trabajo.👏⠀ ⠀⠀ Y porque es mejor un mundo diverso de muchas pequeñas marcas que un monopolio de empresas grandes, ¿no crees?😊⠀ ⠀⠀ • Thanks @joannehawker for this challenge #papirogems #meetthemakerweek #meetthemaker #meetthemakerweek2020 #meetthemakers #shopsmallbusinesses #shopsmallsaturday #shopsmalllove #pequeñocomercio #pequeñaempresacreativa #marcasbonitas #smallbrand #smallbrands #origamiart #tinyorigami #tinygems #tinythings #cosaspequeñas #detallesbonitos #smalldetails #heartart #heartshape #paperart #paperarts #handmadewithlove https://www.instagram.com/p/CHSefT-FUXO/?igshid=8wf12a2zcn5a

[mediumsquare]

Day 5 of #meetthemakerweek: Community over competition! 💕 At the heart of my Instagram fam is a bunch of pin lovers. Here’s to the whole pin maker community who has showered me with generosity and inspired me since day one! I have learned so much and honestly may have stopped drawing if it weren’t for y’all 🥺 Of course I couldn’t fit all my pin pals in this photo..but tap to see the artists behind these cute pins! I will share my whole collection one day 😅 Side note: I guess I don’t have many orange pins! #meetthemakerweek2020 #pingamestrong #pincollection #pinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CHREimGlDrT/?igshid=1h5918yl68evb

[aweebitofthisandthat]

Hello 👋 so I know I am a little late to the party for @joannehawker ‘s Instagram challenge but better late than never right!!! So this is little old me (well actually I am not so little at 5’10!) in one of my favourite places @ntmountstewart 💐 For those that don’t know anything about me my name is Victoria (or Vicky whichever you prefer) and I am 24 years old. I was born and brought up in the countryside of Northern Ireland ☘️ I moved to York to go to University where I studied Biology 🧬 Since then I have done all sorts of jobs but mostly in outreach and science communication with young people 👩‍🏫 I have always loved crafting and I am most definitely a stationary lover!! I have been drawing and designing bullet journal templates for myself for years and so when I lost my job in March due to COVID I took the leap and Wee Bit Of This And That was born! If you are interested in the whole story behind why I started Wee Bit Of This And That let me know in the comments 💕 As always thank you for all your support this year can’t wait to see what the future brings! #meetthemaker #meetthemakerweek #meetthemakerweek2020 #independentbusinessowner #femalebusinessowner #ShopIndependent #IndieBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #IndependentBusiness #HandmadeBusiness #MadeInTheUK #SmallBizLove #IndieRoller #EtsySellersUK #CraftCommunity #htmlp #HandmadeUK #UKCrafters #ShopSmallBusinesses (at Mount Stewart - National Trust) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHI-8LCFn9K/?igshid=1hinxv1ug4sjf

[jen-sketch]

This week is #meetthemakerweek so encouraged by @hellotierna I'm going to join in the challenge! Today's theme is PIVOT - How have you adapted this year? For a girl who has always been uncomfortable with change, there has been something about this pivotal year that excites me! I'm trying to embrace this, not thinking of the things I am missing out on but keeping positive, being fully present to the things I can do! What has changed most for me is my priorities, what I viewed as important. I can now see all the many things that I can live without and the few things I can't. In some ways it has brought a sense of relief. No more guilt and feeling like I should be doing this or that, going here or there. It's definitely not a slower way of life, I'm still working on that and probably will for the rest of my life. Not slower, but more focused, more intentional. #jensjournals #meetthemakerweek2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CHI4e5Gh8w0/?igshid=1nj6wc6g6brph

[beth-louella-art]

⚡SHOP SMALL ⚡#meetthemakerweek - How brilliant that you can buy direct from artists and makers today!💞 The paintings behind me are all painted before digital opportunities for artists existed - the art world has changed so much since!🎨🖌💞 There are so many positives of buying direct, for clients as well as for creatives. I offer a range of fine art prints and products as well as original art through my website and online shop. I take commissions from individuals as well as companies and organisations. 💞🌈💞 Today is the last day of #meetthemakerweek - it has been fun, thank you @joannehawker for the challenge.💞 I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 💞🌈🌟💞🌈🌟💞 . . . . #beth_louella_art #beautifulart #diversity #buydirect #honestartist #affordableart #hopeart #buyart #artheals #newart #portraits #contemporaryart #colourful #lovewins #lifesjourney #multiculturalart #fineart #wellbeingart #seebeauty #spiritualart #bipocart #meetthemakerweek2020 #pocartist #pocart #feministart #womenartists #artist #meettheartist (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHTFbPppOQG/?igshid=1us0zwnqmkfal

[mediumsquare]

Today’s theme for #meetthemakerweek is silver lining ☁️ Yes, 2020 has been a real dumpster fire 🗑🔥 but there have definitely been positives! Even though I’m extroverted, I am loving working from home. We did have to pause our reno projects but I have had fun fudging different little spaces so I don’t get cabin fever. I feel as though I have time to be more intentional about my environment, which gives me the good vibes I *need* in order to be creative. Do you need to create in a happy place or can you work in any environment? 🏡 Here is one of my many workspaces. Its function changes, but recently I’ve been using it to display some pins, make reels, laminate stickers, and attach stuff to Cricut mats 🙃 #meetthemakerweek2020 (at Dallas, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHOPeE_li8x/?igshid=7romyjza938w

[papirogems]

.Silver lining.☀️[Esp. Abajo]⠀ Incredible as it may seem, these odd months have also brought some good things.✨⠀ ⠀⠀ Personally, they have meant a total slowdown 🛑 both for bad and for good reasons because they have helped me realize that I was doing things without thinking and without enjoying them.🧐⠀ ⠀⠀ 💫 I've been able to create a new customizable decorating product (Personalized Baby Poster) and I'm really looking forward to creating more.😊⠀ ⠀⠀ 💫 Papiro Gems has been able to travel all over the world by opening the Etsy shop. 🌍⠀ ⠀⠀ 💫 I think I have (and I hope I have) been able to help people a bit to manage their stress by doing some origami tutorials.🤲⠀ ⠀⠀ 💫 And above all, I am very grateful for the people who are joining the community because (although it sounds corny, it's true) your support is what gives me energy.⠀ ⠀⠀ And for you, have these odd months brought anything good?🙃⠀ ⠀⠀ -⠀ ⠀⠀ Por increíble que parezca, estos meses tan raros también han traído cosas buenas y algunos rayos de esperanza.✨⠀ ⠀⠀ Personalmente han significado un parón total 🛑 tanto para mal como para bien porque me han servido para darme cuenta de que estaba haciendo las cosas sin pensar y sin disfrutarlas.🧐⠀ ⠀⠀ 💫 He podido crear un nuevo producto personalizable de decoración y tengo muchas ganas de crear más.😊⠀ ⠀⠀ 💫 Papiro Gems ha podido viajar por todos los rincones del mundo al abrir la tienda en Etsy.🌍⠀ ⠀⠀ 💫 Creo que he (y espero que haya) podido ayudar a personas a gestionar su estrés haciendo tutoriales de origami.🤲⠀ ⠀⠀ 💫 Y sobretodo me siento muy agradecida por las personas que se están uniendo a la comunidad porque (aunque suene cursi es verdad) su apoyo es lo que me da energía.🙌⠀ ⠀⠀ Y para ti, ¿han traído algo bueno estos meses tan raros?🙃⠀ ⠀⠀ •⠀⠀⠀⠀ #papirogems #meetthemakerweek #meetthemaker #meetthemakerweek2020 #origamiartist #origamiart #origamilove #origamilover #origamilovers #paperwedding #paperanniversary #paperanniversarygift #anniversarygifts #regaloaniversario #aniversariodebodas #aniversariodeboda #madeinspain #elephantlovers #elephantlove #hechoamanoenespaña #hechoamanoconamor #handmadejewelery #paperart #paperartwork https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNXljAFBgG/?igshid=1u5uaccmb95mt

[mediumsquare]

Today’s prompt for #meetthemakerweek2020 is PIVOT. I used to have most of my products made by outside manufacturers. I know a lot of folks shop small because they like the imperfections and variations of handmade products...but I just love perfection and consistency. 📐 The pandemic has sparked a lot of strain and uncertainty, so one big change I’ve made is the way I produce my products. I have always been crafty, so I decided it was time to bring most of my production in house - in my house, to be exact. I now make all of my greeting cards and art prints, and am honing my sticker making process. Of course I will still need to outsource for things like pins, but I have also decided not to make those as often. ✂️ By creating most of my products myself, I am going to be able to bring you more designs more often, even if the quantities are smaller. This is super exciting to me because I get to be hands on, and more of my ideas come to life! 🍄 All of these mushroom bear goodies were once made by outside sources, but I can now restock the stickers myself! (These are coming back in my Nov 20 shop update by the way) I am also considering buying a button maker to restock the buttons as well. How do you feel about buttons? Would you like to see more of those in my shop? 🐻 #meetthemakerweek #pingamestrong #enamelpins #stickershop #mushroomseason (at Dallas, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJM-NJFG5I/?igshid=1ho03bmb37gl0

[mediumsquare]

👋 Hello, it’s me! (last year) I’ve got a bunch of new frens on here and it’s #meetthemakerweek2020 so I figured it was time to introduce myself! I’m Cindy 💁🏻‍♀️ I live in Dallas but I was born in New Jersey and spent most of my life in Michigan. I am a graphic designer and I spend my nights drawing, baking, and complaining about the weather. I contradict myself all the time, and I think it shows in my social media / art style: 🌈 I love to look at colorful things but everything I own is monochromatic 🤐 I’m an extrovert but there are many times where I have nothing to say 🐻 I adore cute things but really plain stuff too 🧹 I am a hoarder but also an aspiring minimalist What are your contradictions? Also comment below if you are doing #meetthemakerweek so I can follow along! (at Magnolia Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHGwrtIFnWB/?igshid=1fiavcws3et4n

[beth-louella-art]

💞 COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION! 💞 (Day 5 of #meetthemakerweek) 🌟 Absolutely! I'm so grateful to have an amazing and inspiring community virtually and physically. It is wonderful to celebrate each other's wins and learn from one another. 🧡🌈 The arts can be a tough work place which often encourages competition and in some areas, loneliness. How awesome we live in an age where you can press a screen / few buttons and find like-minded folk, be inspired by them, learn from them, support and encourage them - community is rather brilliant! 💕 Thank you for all the inspiration, lessons, encouragement, support and opportunities - it means so much! 💕🎨🌈🌟 Thank you @joannehawker for the #meetthemakerweek challenge, anyone interested in joining in can find out more details on @joannehawker 's profile. . . . . #beth_louella_art #silverlining #diversity #inspiring #community #honestart #hopeart #buyart #artheals #helpothers #sharelove #sharekindness #colourful #lovewins #lifesjourney #multiculturalart #supportthearts #wellbeingart #seebeauty #spiritualart #bipocart #meetthemakerweek2020 #pocartist #pocart #feministart #womenartists #artist #meettheartist (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHQsMU0J8V8/?igshid=15p3xcwh9zkw6

[beth-louella-art]

💞 2020 SILVERLINING! 💞 Time and freedom to experiment, exploring different approaches, new opportunities and being pushed out of comfort zones - in a good way!!! BRAVERY 🌟🧡💕 IMAGES: Here are some examples of my 2020 artwork including two Treisht projects, specifically designed in response to Covid-19 by @culturevannin. AFRIOM Portraits (Treisht) is the first image and the last is ink art created in response to The Traditionary Ballad which is an ancient Manx song (Treisht). Time and freedom to experiment resulted in 'Rooted' (2nd image) a mixed media self portrait responding to lockdown and uniting further my ink drawings and painting. Also the creation of my Patterned Cats artwork (3rd image) which have developed further now and there are Patterned People too! Revisiting and reworking older work became an option with time, here is 'Rebecca' (4th image) with bolder lines, higher contrast and pattern! 💕🎨🖌⭐ My Honest Joy ink drawings (5th image) started just before the first lockdown and developed quickly during, particularly because of their positive messages and theme of joy alongside hardship. They were made available as free colouring downloads and have been accessed widely. Their illustrative nature and the global situation led to developing broader art options to increase accessibility. Thank you @joannehawker for the #meetthemakerweek challenge, anyone interested in joining in can find out more details on @joannehawker 's profile. . . . . #beth_louella_art #silverlining #diversity #celebratory #honestartist #honestart #hopeart #buyart #artheals #helpothers #sharelove #sharekindness #colourful #lovewins #lifesjourney #multiculturalart #supportthearts #wellbeingart #seebeauty #spiritualart #bipocart #meetthemakerweek2020 #pocartist #pocart #feministart #womenartists #artist #meettheartist (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNhFM7JWSn/?igshid=1d5pypwzu0b2z

[beth-louella-art]

NEW FOR CHRISTMAS! ❄⭐ My AFRIOM Portraits are available as a range of fine art prints and on cards and postcards in my shop. COMING SOON.... selected Patterned Cats original art, prints and products will be made available through my shop, Manx Patterned Cats already available! 🐈🐾🌈💞 I'm busy with various project work, here is my recently finished 'Pocahontas - Inspired by Her Intelligence and Bravery' and she is leading on to another connected artwork soon. 😁🎨🖌 I have a big project 'on the easel' at the moment which is under wraps... for now... Thank you @joannehawker for the #meetthemakerweek challenge, anyone interested in joining in can find out more details on @joannehawker 's profile.💕 . . . . #beth_louella_art #beautifulart #diversity #celebratory #honestartist #affordableart #hopeart #buyart #artheals #newart #portraits #contemporaryart #colourful #lovewins #lifesjourney #multiculturalart #fineart #wellbeingart #seebeauty #spiritualart #bipocart #meetthemakerweek2020 #pocartist #pocart #feministart #womenartists #artist #meettheartist (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHLnhI9phso/?igshid=cz4tkvv06rab

[beth-louella-art]

PIVOT! 💞 2020 has involved a LOT of creative thinking, exploring different approaches, making the most of opportunities and being pushed out of comfort zones. Painting portraits of people geographically near without physically seeing them was rather different and successful, encouraging more distance portrait painting moving forward. More art buying options have been introduced through the creation of a broader range of art and more art products. Making the most of opportunities has opened new doors for my art business and developed my artwork further which is exciting. Thank you @joannehawker for the #meetthemakerweek challenge, anyone interested in joining in can find out more details on @joannehawker 's profile. . . . . #beth_louella_art #beautifulart #diversity #celebratory #honestartist #honestart #hopeart #buyart #artheals #helpothers #sharelove #sharekindness #colourful #lovewins #lifesjourney #multiculturalart #wellbeing #wellbeingart #seebeauty #spiritualart #bipocart #meetthemakerweek2020 #pocartist #pocart #feministart #womenartists #artist #meettheartist (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHJNXlMpo53/?igshid=1j5hc7sirzewu

[beth-louella-art]

SAY HELLO! ⭐🧡 Hi! I'm Beth Louella, I'm an artist who celebrates through art ☀️🎨🖌🧡 My art often shines a big spotlight on what is positive and worth celebrating, which inspires and uplifts. Why? I feel life is full of beauty and barbed wire, it is especially because of the barbed wire my art focuses on the beauty, emphasising and celebrating it. The positive impact my art has and the way it uplifts and helps others means so much.☀️🧡🎨 I've been creating images since I first held a crayon, I'm based in the UK (kind of) on a beautiful island called the Isle of Man & I've previously lived near London and in Birmingham. I'm mixed heritage and diversity, heritage, culture and identity feature strongly in my art. Great to 'meet you'! 🎨🧡 Thank you @joannehawker for the #meetthemakerweek challenge, anyone interested in joining in can find out more details on @joannehawker 's profile. . . . . #beth_louella_art #beautifulart #diversity #celebratory #honestartist #honestart #hopeart #arttherapy #artheals #helpothers #sharelove #sharekindness #colourful #lovewins #lifesjourney #multiculturalart #wellbeing #wellbeingart #seebeauty #spiritualart #bipocart #meetthemakerweek2020 #pocartist #pocart #feministart #womenartists #artist #meettheartist (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHIU6svJuhO/?igshid=1y8omrb0hz0z