Lots of Pots!

Amelia and I survived our first show weekend! More to come on that....it sure wasn't easy! I have a bunch of pots in the studio which I will be listing in the shop this week (lots of mugs and tumblers are already there!). Just in time for the holidays!! Be sure to check 'em out and keep checking back to see what's new. www.pinkkiss.etsy.com

Mugs!

A batch of mugs for the holidays. My first glaze firing since Amelia. I sure hope I remember what I'm doing!

Introducing...

Our little girl, Amelia Rayann Bracco was born on June 20th 2012 (the first day of summer) at 6:29 in the morning. She weighed in at 8lbs, 14oz and is an amazing baby!

 Now she is 3 months old and we are loving every day together! I'm lucky enough to have a mom who lives 1 mile away and is helping me get back in the studio. I've already re-opened the shop, yay!, and plan to start doing shows again this holiday season. Of course we are taking it slow and only doing a couple to start with. Any potter mommas out there have advice for crafting with a little one? I'm keeping her out of the studio to protect her little lungs so no fear there!

Here we are in our favorite wrap (made by my momma) strolling around the neighborhood.

I won the SILVER!

I won the SILVER in the 2012 Handmade Olympics! Thanks for stopping by and voting, you guys are the BEST!I'm so proud of my little Elephant Pitcher (original illustration by my talented hubby, Michael).

Don't forget about my Mother's Day Sale going on in the shop right now. Use the code ILOVEMOM2012 during checkout for 20% savings.

20% OFF Mother's Day Sale

Celebrate Mom with a gift of Pottery!! In honor of my soon to be new status as "Mom" I'm offering a 20% discount in my ETSY shop from now until Mother's Day. Find great gifts for all Mom's (even the soon-to-be kind) right here in my shop.

Just enter the code ILOVEMOM2012 during checkout to take advantage of the discount.

I Need Your Votes!!

Did you know that the world of craft has their own Olympic Events? No? Well they do! The 2012 Handmade Olympics are well on their way over at the Rikrak Studio. There are 7 events and you can vote in all of them!

voting rules:
1. you can vote once in each event.
2. voting closes on friday april 27th at 11:59 EST
3. the top 3-vote getters in each event will be announced on monday, april 30th: when they'll be awarded their amazing prize packs! woohoo!!! don't forget, over $1700 worth of handmade and vintage prizes to be won!

 Please be sure to vote for my little elephant pitcher which is up for a medal in event #4  "your favourite handmade goodie that inspires wellness & loveliness." Paul Lowe, the mastermind behind the lovely online magazine and blog, Sweet Paul, was the judge for this event.

Be sure to check out (and vote for!) another of my favorite artists (and former Baltimorian) Chrissy Prusha Mahuna of Felted Chicken. Her Felted Koi is up for an award in event #1. Chrissy creates amazing sculpture with a needle and felt when she's not creating amazing sets for Hollywood. She's even crafty enough to make her own how-to videos so you too can learn her super felty ways! Head over to her website and learn a thing or two!

I hope you take the time to go check out all the crafty folks whose work made it to the top 10 in their category. I love all the work and am super excited to be nominated this year!

As always, thanks for your support Baltimore! 
xoxo
Shawna - Pinkkiss Pottery

I always know it's spring when I see the bunnies starting to explore my garden. This year they came a little early as did the lovely spring weather. It just makes me realize how quickly summer is coming and bringing a new little girl for us us to play with. For now I'm enjoying the time to myself to play in the garden, celebrate the signs of new life springing up all around and of course, watch the bunnies!

Featured this week

Featured in my Etsy shop this week! Even though I can't enjoy coffee like I used to I have been loving these single serving coffee makers. Perfect for an afternoon cup of coffee or tea with a tasty sweet treat or for those house holds where not everyone enjoys the same blend. An excellent gift for Mother's day!

Big News!

I know I haven't blogged in awhile but I've been a little busy. Michael and I are making a little person! She's cooking in my own personal kiln right now, due to make an appearance on June 21st. I'm taking a break from shows for the summer, hopefully I will be back to it by the Holiday season but I'm leaving myself some wiggle room for the unexpected. In the meantime I'll be stocking the online shop and some local stores with my work. I plan on creating until my belly is too big to throw the clay around:).

Stay tuned for baby updates and new work that I'm listing in the shop. Mother's day is just around the corner and since I am finding the holiday to be a bit more special this year I'm listing some great spring themed pots in the shop that would make a perfect gift for mom.