Better Than Jam: Pop-Up Shop

This summer, I was honored to be selected as one of the talented Etsy crafters to be featured in the Better than Jam Pop-Up shop on governor's Island. The traffic was a bit on the slow side, mainly due to our location. But it was a learning experience and I made a few new friends. Plus, I got some really photos of my products (hello, free photoshoot).

HairBows Barrettes with art prints enclosed in recycled bottlecaps.

Adjustable charm bracelets with my signature art.

Art Lockets and small pendants with my original art prints.

Small art pendants in ornate bronze settings.

My black mushroom giclee print framed.

Wishlist: Frames

I do most of my painting on canvas that are gallery wrapped and ready for hanging. Then on occasion I may be inspired to paint on wood panels or do some fun drawings on paper. Those pieces are not so convenient to hang without framework. Picking the right frame for your artwork has more importance than most people think, it can make or break the art.


Lately, I've been admiring vintage ornate frames with moldings and swirly details. That feminine style adds a nice contrast for contemporary low brow art. Below is my current wishlist of such frames:

The first time I saw this frame was at a friend's show. It framed a beautiful watercolor painting. Pros: love the smooth black finish. Cons: I don't have any oval works to frame. Maybe I should, just to test out the frame.

Beautiful selection of shabby chic frames from Etsy seller MountainCoveAntiques. The antiqued baby blue finish gives them an old world vintage look. I would love to get my hands on these.

Melissa from melissap6908 carries a lovely selection of ornate frames made from resin, wood, 

and metal. My favorite are these bright yellow frames. The distressed vintage molding in 

ultra modern yellow is an amazing contrast.