{"id":55,"date":"2007-01-25T00:05:05","date_gmt":"2007-01-25T08:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cheldodge.net\/blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2007-01-25T00:05:05","modified_gmt":"2007-01-25T08:05:05","slug":"featured-etsy-shop-blockpartypress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/lavajewelry\/2007\/01\/25\/featured-etsy-shop-blockpartypress\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Etsy Shop: Block Party Press"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today’s featured Etsy shop is Block Party Press<\/b>, a shop that features polymer clay wearable art pendants and rings. BlockPartyPress also sells photo\/note holders and ACEO’s and plans to add earrings, bracelets, shadow boxes and tins or trinket boxes in the near future.<\/p>\n

The owner of Block Party Press is Tamara, a stay-at-home mom of two young boys, living in Elkridge, MD. I asked Tamara a few questions about her work…<\/i><\/p>\n

How did you get started making your art? <\/b>
\nI have been working with polymer clay for over 10 years. I started working with carving blocks and printing just this past year, and I started combining the two over this past summer (2006).<\/p>\n

What other types of art do you make for fun? <\/b>
\nI love to make useable art out of trash. I have a couple of pieces in my shop that I entered into the upcycling contest, but I have been making all kinds of things from trash for a while now.<\/p>\n

What inspires you in your work?<\/b>
\nIt seems like everything inspires me. I love shapes and texture and contrast, so I have trained my eye to see everyday things through those elements. I am very inspired by mother nature, leaves, plants, trees and flowers.<\/p>\n

How did you name your shop?<\/b>
\nThe shop name came from me trying to come up with a clever name centered around the block part of my art. I came up with Block Party because of the block reference, and when I am working, I feel like I’m partying. The press part I added because Block Party just seemed like it was missing something. It is probably a little confusing since I make mostly pendants, but originally I had planned to include paper products as well. This may still happen, but I am happy working with the carving blocks and clay right now.<\/p>\n

Block Party Press’ work is available for sale exclusively at http:\/\/blockpartypress.etsy.com<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

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