Happy Earth Day from Mayday

One of the really awesome things about Mayday, and indie craft in general, is the propensity of artisans to use vintage or recycled materials in their work. Celebrate Earth day the handmade way!

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From top left to bottom right:

ArtSnack, Vintage Pie Tin Clock, $45.

KiraArts, Upcycled Sweater Monsters, $30-40.

Sunshine on Water, Initial Necklace, $38.

Stardust Paperworks, Recycled Mini Books.

Circuit Breaker Labs, Antiqued Circuit Board Necklace, $35

Knotty Owl, Natural Ombre Chevron Wooden Necklace.

Prismatic Gardens, Teardrop Air-Plant Terrariums.

Heather Bivens, Underwater Rock Earrings,

Sage Studios, Graduated Cylinder Ornament, $30.

Pure Joy Co, Natural Bath and Body Products.

 

Happy Spring!

And Happy Easter, if that’s your thing. In celebration of all things cheerful and the end of hibernation in Rochester, I present Mayday finds representative of the beauty of spring: flora and fauna.

Work featured from top to bottom right: KiraArts, Bunny Nubbin $10 at Mayday; Heather Bivens, Barn Owl Glass Necklace, $135; Stardust Paperworks, Garden Journals; Sunshine on Water, Elephant Nursery Art, $25; Tanya Zani, Mini Easter Bunny; Vegetabowls, Watermelon Serving Bowl, $60; Cat Clay, Dragonfly Cache Pot, $40.

Shades of Winter

I’m one of those people who loves winter for the first dusting of snow, but would rather jump right into spring. Here’s to embracing the colors and feelings of winter since it will be with us for a few more months! All items are from Rochester area artists and potential Mayday Underground Vendors.