ICYMI June 29

ICYMI June 29 – it’s time for red, white, and you! Check out all the things we have in store to make your July 4th a handmade hit!

Celebrate INDYpendence with new Indiana pillows from Goheen Designs. Multiple color combinations are available! And spice up that barbecue with local flavor from Batch No. 2. Curry Catsup and their Ballpark Mustard are this summer’s new staples.

Finally, parade your patriotism with our selection of tees (and a few tanks left) from local artists. The kiddos would look real cute too, in the red, white, and blue headbands from Refind Originals.

Whether you need something to sport during the fireworks, patriotic party favors, or sauces to up that barbecue game, we’re you’re one stop Fourth of July shop!

Champaign Paper

Say hello to your new favorite vendor – Champaign Paper. With a Wes Anderson color story and illustrations to match, the vintage, hipster vibes have us all heart-eyes over here.

Cute Overload

Jean Elise continues with the cute.

This line, inspired by her travels and her work with children as a teacher, is for both the kids and the young at heart!

Artist Showcase for July – August

Join us to celebrate the work of local artist Karisa Cole, aka, Ribbon & Roving! We’ll have a wide range of her weavings on sale in our mini-gallery space for the months of July and August!

A teacher and craft lover, Karisa weaves, prints, sculpts, and teaches private workshop classes! You can find more about Karisa and her process at her website: www.ribbonandroving.com.

We’ll have her work on display beginning First Friday of July, Friday July 6 at 6pm and her show will run through the end of August. Be sure to get one of her beautiful woven wall hangings while you can!

Paper Flowers Never Say Die

We still have seats available for our upcoming workshop with the Paper Peony! Learn how to make a beautiful paper flower like the one above! All supplies included! Get your tickets here! 

Just a reminder that we’ll be CLOSED in observance of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. We’ll reopen Thursday the 5th with normal business hours. Enjoy your holiday everyone!

Keep following us on all our social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest) and have a happy, handmade weekend and enjoy your 4th of July!

-Amanda D.

ICYMI June 22

ICYMI June 22, summer has officially rolled in, and she’s brought nerd inspired goods, fresh shiny housewares, and new vendors! Read on for this weeks ICYMI June 22 blog to see it all!

Perler Tricks, the purveyor of nerdy wares, has truly delivered with his new “Stranger Things” inspired piece. We can’t believe it’s still on our shelves (hint hint). And for the nerdy office mate, why not pick up a pixelated, potted plant from the Mario years.

New Vendor: Modma

Hand-dyed and printed, you don’t get more handmade than the tea towels from Modma! These sets beautifully compliment each other and they make great gifts for the hostess/host or new homeowner!

Come see all the color combinations in store today!

Concrete Botanicals

As if JKM Soy Candles hadn’t already been successful with her original soy candle line, her wood-wick line, or her recent Harry Potter inspired collection! She’s now developed a whole new group of modern scents and styles.

Concrete Botanicals boasts scents like Windowsill Succulents and Cactus Flower. Hand-poured into concrete-esque vessels and painted in a mid-century modern style, these were made for the contemporary lofts we all admire on Instagram.

Pretty Little Things – From Indiana notecards to stickers to buttons, check out our new stock of goodies from fresh vendors.

Heavy Metal

And the 90’s are back! We’re not mad. And you shouldn’t be either!

These glittering gloss-to-matte lipsticks have a flattering shade for everyone (trust us, we tried them all). From Gold Digger to Pumpkin Spice to Pixie Dust and more, the names are just as fun as the shades. Stop in to find yours today!

Workshop: Paper Peony

Join The Paper Peony on Saturday, July 21st from 2pm – 4pm during our paper flower workshop where you will learn to create your own Peony flower!

This workshop will focus on the techniques used to make a paper Peony; including how to make Peony seed pods, fringed stamen, how to shape petals and finish off the flower with sepals and leaves. Every participant will get to take home their own handmade flower along with a coupon for a future purchase at The Paper Peony!

Get your tickets here!

Thanks for checking out our ICYMI June 22 blog and we hope to see you around the shop this weekend!

Have a happy, handmade weekend!

-Amanda D.

New July Workshop!

Join The Paper Peony on Saturday, July 21st from 2pm – 4pm during our paper flower workshop where you will learn to create your own Peony flower!

This workshop will focus on the techniques used to make a paper Peony; including how to make Peony seed pods, fringed stamen, how to shape petals and finish off the flower with sepals and leaves. Every participant will get to take home their own handmade flower along with a coupon for a future purchase at The Paper Peony!

Get your tickets here!

Please see our FAQs below for further information!

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

This workshop is open to ages 12 and up.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Free parking is available on weekdays only after 5:30pm and all day on weekends in the lot behind the Trailside Building. Overnight parking is never available. There are also 25 free street spaces along the street behind the Trailside building. Otherwise, metered parking is available along Mass Ave. Please adhere to posted signage.

What can/can’t I bring to the event?

All supplies are included for this workshop! You are welcome to bring drinks and snacks if you are the noshy type. This is a private event so feel free to BYOB.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

operations (@) homespunindy (.) com

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Please be sure to purchase your tickets for the workshop at least 48 hours in advance, as the workshop needs a minimum number of attendees to run. If the minimum is not reached tickets will NOT be sold at the door and any previously sold tickets will be refunded in full. Tickets are otherwise non-refundable unless at least 72 hours notice is given.

ICYMI June 8

ICYMI June 8 – It’s PRIDE weekend! We are a business happy to support everyone! Come shop our selection of Pride buttons, shirts, puzzles, wall hangings, and even cards! Love is love Indy! -And we love YOU!

Indiana Pride Flag puzzle by Press Puzzles

Father’s Day is June 17th!

And that’s next weekend you guys! If you ask us, mugs from Farizula Designs paired with local coffee and pour-over-kit makes for the most perfect Father’s Day gift ever!

Restock Love

Our current exhibiting artist, Vanessa Monfreda, brought us a new paper mâché sculpture! And. It’s. Frida! Come get her before someone else does! Only one available in store!

The bitch is back! Bitchstix, that is! Find your favorite lip balms, muscle rubs, SPF, and more from the vendor that gives 100% of her net proceeds to domestic abuse prevention programs. And we swear by that muscle rub, FYI.

And it wouldn’t be summer without a restock on summer scents from JKM Soy Candles. New scents like Matcha, Tiki Beach, and Dragonfruit Papaya have us getting out our blenders for cocktail time.

While jumpsuits and rompers are all the rage this summer, pair your new ensemble with a bold woven necklace from Black Sheep Goods! These beauties come in multiple colors and the one above even has a brass embellishment. You’ll really set yourself apart from the crowd while wearing one of these to your summer events.

A rainbow of a tea towel restock from Art Goodies! All organic!

Upcoming Events:

INDIEana Handicraft Exchange, Saturday June 16th at The Harrison Center for the Arts, 12pm – 8pm!

Just one week away! 100+ makers and artists, live music, beer, cider, food trucks, and FREE admission! Our annual summer show will be held on Saturday, June 16th at our regular venue, the Harrison Center for the Arts, from 12pm-8pm. More info here.

Crafternoon: Hanging Air Plant Holder, Saturday July 14, 2pm – 4pm

In this class, you’ll learn how to sculpt a crescent air plant holder from polymer clay. You’ll have time to sculpt, bake, and paint your air plant holder before adding your live air plant -included in the price of this class!

And per usual, we’ll have something bubbly for you to sip on while you craft away! Tickets here.

Workshop: Paper Peony Tutorial: Saturday July 21st, 2pm – 4pm

This workshop will focus on the techniques used to make a paper Peony; including how to make Peony seed pods, fringed stamen, how to shape petals and finish off the flower with sepals and leaves. Every participant will get to take home their own handmade flower along with a coupon for a future purchase at The Paper Peony! Get your tickets here.

We hope everyone enjoys Pride this weekend! Stop in if you’re around after the parade! We’re open from 10am – 9pm with FREE parking behind our building all day long! See you tomorrow!

Have a happy, handmade weekend!

-Amanda D.

ICYMI June 1

It’s ICYMI June 1, and being June, that means Father’s Day is just around the corner (June 17th to be exact)!  And our store is packed with cards for Dad. Vendors like Paper Michelle and Cracked Designs bring you punny and poppy greetings, while Lacelit and Igloo Letterpress provide playfully poignant notes.

Stop in to get the perfect one before they’re gone!

Dads to be?

Maybe there are some Dads to be in your life! Get them a hip onesie to go along with their hip Father’s Day card! There’s nothing more exciting than knowing you’ll be celebrating the little one that’ll make you a parent soon!

Indiana Wall Hangings

Is Dad a sports fan? Is Dad a wine or beer drinker? Well, New Art Studios has created the perfect gift for him. Hand painted designs on real wood (in the shape of Indiana, of course) would go great in Dad’s den, study, or bar!

Fiber and Gloss

Fiber and Gloss is back with a bang! And more things!

From inspiring buttons and magnets to new, adorable punny cards, Fiber and Gloss appeals to the optimist inside us all.

No Boys Allowed

No, these gifts aren’t for Dad. But they are things we’ve been seriously crushing on in store.

New “Quiet Girls” sticker from Band of Weirdos and snarky magnets from Beckamade are everything the usually not-so-silent-badass inside us wants!

Upcoming Events

First Friday: Vanessa Monfreda, Friday June 1st, 6pm-8pm in store. 

For the months of May and June, we’ll be celebrating the new work of local artist Vanessa Monfreda. This collage series is inspired by Vanessa’s recent trip to Ecuador.

Born in Chile and spending part of her adolescence in Germany and Ecuador, Vanessa immigrated to the States with her family in the 90’s. Her diverse, multicultural background is ever present in her work and her use of up-cycled material adds another dimension to the already layered designs.

To learn more about Vanessa and her work, please visit her website at: http://vanessamonfreda.com/home.html

Crafternoon: Tassels & Tonic, Saturday June 9th, 2pm – 4pm

Back by popular demand! We’re hosting another Crafternoon: Tassels & Tonic!

On Saturday June 9th from 2pm-4pm, we’ll be making a tassel wall hanging complete with wooden beads! You’ll have various yarn colors to choose from and you’ll be guided during the project by our own Operations Manager, Amanda Dowdal.

For tickets click here.

INDIEana Handicraft Exchange, Saturday June 16th at The Harrison Center for the Arts, 12pm – 8pm!

100+ makers and artists, live music, beer, cider, food trucks, and FREE admission! Our annual summer show will be held on Saturday, June 16th at our regular venue, the Harrison Center for the Arts, from 12pm-8pm. More info here.

Crafternoon: Hanging Air Plant Holder, Saturday July 14, 2pm – 4pm

In this class, you’ll learn how to sculpt a crescent air plant holder from polymer clay. You’ll have time to sculpt, bake, and paint your air plant holder before adding your live air plant -included in the price of this class!

And per usual, we’ll have something bubbly for you to sip on while you craft away! Tickets here.

Workshop: Paper Peony Tutorial: Saturday July 21st, 2pm – 4pm

This workshop will focus on the techniques used to make a paper Peony; including how to make Peony seed pods, fringed stamen, how to shape petals and finish off the flower with sepals and leaves. Every participant will get to take home their own handmade flower along with a coupon for a future purchase at The Paper Peony! Get your tickets here.

We hope to see you along the avenue this weekend or at one of our upcoming events! Thanks for checking out our ICYMI June 1 blog! And, as always, be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest for the most up to date shop news!

Have a happy, handmade weekend!

-Amanda D.