Get The TechniqueThank you for all your submissions!
They were all so great that we have actually chosen 8 finalists (instead of the original 5), and will be giving away 5 spots (instead of the original 3) in the Holiday Craft Sale.
#1. Rachel Rheingold - Maptote
#2. Katherine Grandey - kg + ab porcelain
#3. Lisa Golightly - Kiki & Polly paintings
#4. Kristine Domingo - Sweet & Sour Goodies
#5. Amy Adams - Perch ceramics
#6. Amy Holbrook - AMH Design
#7. Laurie Cinotto - lalalaurie
#8. Amy Turn Sharp - Little Alouette
The polls are now open! Please vote for your favorite crafters; the 5 winners will be vendors at our company sale.
Who would you like to see at the Holiday Craft Sale?
- Rachel Rheingold (Maptote) (9%, 1,171 Votes)
- Katherine Grandey (kg + ab porcelain) (6%, 728 Votes)
- Lisa Golightly (Kiki & Polly paintings) (14%, 1,735 Votes)
- Kristine Domingo (Sweet & Sour Goodies) (14%, 1,767 Votes)
- Amy Adams (Perch Ceramics) (13%, 1,648 Votes)
- Amy Holbrook (AMH Design) (13%, 1,711 Votes)
- Laurie Cinotto (lalalaurie) (17%, 2,144 Votes)
- Amy Turn Sharp (Little Alouette) (14%, 1,789 Votes)
Total Voters: 12,675
Loading ...(Polls close on Friday, November 12, at noon EST.)
Interested in coming to the sale this year? Click here for more details, or go here to see photos from last year's sale.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE FINALISTS!
From: Baye | 11/6/10 at 2:43 pm
So not fair! We should have gotten to vote for our 5 favorites. I could only choose one. That won't truly rank the others as they should be.
From: Momo Fali | 11/6/10 at 3:48 pm
Little Alouette! I love their products and they are my "go-to" for baby gifts.
From: Erin Johnson | 11/6/10 at 4:08 pm
Laurie Cinotto is a phenomenally talented artist. Her paper designs and crafts are intriguing and simply beautiful. She would be an excellent addition to your show.
From: Sheila Meyer | 11/6/10 at 4:37 pm
What could be more "Martha Stewart" than selling a product that encourages others to craft? Great idea, great for MS, this product belongs in the MS Crafts Fair regardless of whether Amy Holbrook gets the most votes or not!
From: Condo Blues | 11/6/10 at 7:18 pm
I gave my baby nephew a Little Alouette teether and he loves it. His mom appreciates that it's environmentally friendly and made with lots of love.
From: Laurie Richter | 11/6/10 at 7:51 pm
I'm voting lalalaurie. And not just because it's my name too. Such cute crafts!!
From: Laura Mayes | 11/6/10 at 9:32 pm
I always include a Little Alouette item in any baby gift, and people LOVE them.
And I love this whole Holiday Craft Sale concept. Very cool.
From: cutelittlething | 11/6/10 at 9:52 pm
I just love little alouette's natural toys!!!!
From: Sarah Hoskins | 11/6/10 at 11:48 pm
Laurie Cinotto is amazing. Her creative talent, crafting abilities and heartfelt creations are inspiring. She would be a fabulous gift to the show.
From: please and thank you! | 11/7/10 at 1:17 am
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From: lynn-anne | 11/7/10 at 1:37 am
i adore kiki & polly -- each piece is so evocative and expressive, and just plain sweet.
From: Elizabeth Hatchett | 11/7/10 at 8:29 am
Oh this is a fabulous idea! Thanks for showcasing such wonderful indy artists. I just casted my vote, but they all are so talented...you can't go wrong, regardless of how the votes fall.
From: BirchLeaf Designs | 11/7/10 at 8:56 am
Can't seem to vote...so I am writing it here! I vote for Little Alouette!
From: Jen Ballot | 11/7/10 at 10:11 am
LaLaLaurie -- #7. It was hard to pick, but I would buy every single item she has shown in a heartbeat.
From: Maptote | Environmentally friendly, reusable totes and more | Made in the USA | 11/7/10 at 11:46 am
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From: Eric Vogel | 11/7/10 at 1:04 pm
AMH Design is a great combination of bold, colorful graphics and sophisticated, timeless designs all in a simple, "no barriers to entry" Do-It-Yourself kit...sure to have broad appeal across generations and style preferences.
From: pete dimuzio | 11/7/10 at 8:42 pm
very well done
From: christy faircloth | 11/7/10 at 9:27 pm
Katherine's sculpture is timeless and whimsical all at once. At home in any well appointed room.
From: Cre8tivegirl | 11/7/10 at 11:06 pm
#7. Laurie Cinotto , is awesome!
From: Gwen Bell | 11/7/10 at 11:55 pm
Little Alouette! I'm an adult, and I still enjoy gnawing on them from time to time.
(I jest. But I do honestly love Amy Turn Sharp. From the moment I set eyes on her at my first BlogHer. She is pure joy.)
From: Lisa Davis | 11/8/10 at 7:57 am
I'm excited to see all this great stuff in person at the craft sale.
From: Mary Zeran | 11/8/10 at 8:56 am
Laurie Cinotto's work is whimsical and wonderful. Nice lady, nice work!!!
From: Kate Burgener | 11/8/10 at 9:32 am
I have met Amy Turn Sharp, of Little Alouette, and she is just the nicest person. She worked with me to get a last-minute gift for my niece by offering to meet me somewhere in the city, but when I found out she'd be at Comfest (the ultimate independent festival), she ended up holding a specific product for me, there. Her work is beautiful as well!
From: Linda L. Kraft | 11/8/10 at 10:18 am
Laurie Cinotto's floral display is absolutely beautiful. She is fantastic.
From: Merry Ossenheimer | 11/8/10 at 11:04 am
Lisa Golightly is such a talented artist. She deserves the recognition Martha Stewart Living provides.
From: Ted Kennedy Watson | 11/8/10 at 11:28 am
#7 Laurie Cinotto's work is truly special. I have been a fan of her work & talent for many years. Her attention to detail, both big and small, makes her pieces both whimsical & small works of art. The PERFECT gift!
From: Nena | 11/8/10 at 11:30 am
I vote for Map Tote! how do we submit our vote?
From: Blake Ramsey | 11/8/10 at 11:33 am
There should be a poll below the post- click on your favorite and your vote will be cast!
From: Please vote for me!! I’m a finalist for Martha Stewart’s Holiday Show in New York!! « Sweet and Sour Goodies | 11/8/10 at 11:52 am
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From: Elaine Dove Harding | 11/8/10 at 1:03 pm
Lisa Golightly is a wonderful find. Months ago, I fell in love with and bought her "All Together" print.
From: Melissa McAuliffe | 11/8/10 at 1:43 pm
Amy Holbrook and Laurie Cinotto would be my number 2 & 3. Love them all however.
From: anne bryant | 11/8/10 at 1:49 pm
These are all great choices, but my vote is for Laurie Cinotto—I love her work and she is such a talented, sweet person.
From: Allison Kreft | 11/8/10 at 2:34 pm
Oh I love Laurie's work! She does amazing projects- using mostly just paper! So creative.
From: I love Katherine's Bears! | 11/8/10 at 2:44 pm
Hand made from a vintage mold these guys are so cute
From: Lynda Bowlin | 11/8/10 at 3:58 pm
Laurie Cinotto, #7, makes each and every one of her totally original, gorgeous items, and photographs them, too. She's crazy creative, and I voted for that.
From: Jessie Barbour | 11/8/10 at 4:44 pm
I love the Lisa Golightly paintings. Hope she wins.
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From: Karissa Harrill | 11/8/10 at 6:27 pm
Go Kristine Domingo! I love her Sweet and Sour Goodies!
From: Karen Farr | 11/8/10 at 10:10 pm
I love Rachel Rheingold's Maptotes! What a clever idea to have the city landmarks on a tote. I was gifted with the San Diego wine tote. I love it. It's unique and also well made. I hope she makes the top five.
From: Karen Farr | 11/8/10 at 10:15 pm
I love Rachel Rheingold's Maptotes! What a clever idea to have the city landmarks on a tote. I was gifted with the San Diego wine tote. I love it. It's unique and also well made. I hope she makes the top five.
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From: Shelia | 11/9/10 at 8:52 am
I love Amy Turns things. They are the best.
From: kelly harmsen | 11/9/10 at 1:07 pm
Loved maytote...anxious to see the many many varites she can play off of...i see lots of gifts in the picture if she makes it..Thanks..Kelly.
From: kelly harmsen | 11/9/10 at 1:09 pm
The maytote is wonderful..We will be anxious to see how many differt kinds she can come up ;with...so many possibilities! Kelly
From: connie bergstedt | 11/9/10 at 1:09 pm
maytote for sure. i want one!!
From: p.s. | 11/9/10 at 1:24 pm
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From: Mona Hughen | 11/9/10 at 1:49 pm
Katherine Grandey's beautiful bears get my vote. They are so delicate and the detail is wonderful.
From: Lori | 11/9/10 at 1:51 pm
My vote goes to Laurie Cinotto - lalalaurie!
From: darlin'girl | 11/9/10 at 3:17 pm
I'm voting for Perch!
Perch represents the ultimate in start-up small businesses that go right and I'd like to see it succeed. yay Perch!!!
From: Love Lisa | 11/9/10 at 4:17 pm
You have to just adore the artwork of Lisa Golightly! Simply timeless.
From: Patricia Hooper | 11/9/10 at 5:06 pm
Beautiful crafting from Katherine Grandy. Everyone loves cute polar bears around. They can be used all year.
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From: Danielle | 11/9/10 at 7:33 pm
Love Little Alouette! Totally get our vote!
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From: paige | 11/9/10 at 9:53 pm
Such a big big Little Alouette fan--Amy and Joe make beautiful items!
From: krista culbertson | 11/9/10 at 10:43 pm
Katherine Grandy's bears are beautiful and graceful.
From: Piper of Love | 11/9/10 at 11:51 pm
There is no greater lovely thing than the lovely Amy Turn Sharp.
I gift Little Alouette goodies because they are heirloom quality, organic, bliss. These are the toys that will be kept for our babies grandbabies.
From: Roseanna | 11/10/10 at 6:49 am
I love Kiki and Polly...Lisa Golightly!
From: Ally | 11/10/10 at 7:12 am
Kiki & Polly paintings - love them!
From: nicole | 11/10/10 at 7:45 am
lisa golightly. her work is beautiful and the colors she uses are fab - slightly vintage and incredibly saturated and rich.
From: Melissa | 11/10/10 at 8:52 am
Little Alouette!! Those teethers are my son's FAVORITE thing ever
From: Rachel Morgan | 11/10/10 at 9:16 am
Kiki and Polly! She is such a unique and wonderful talent!
From: Hiptique | 11/10/10 at 10:20 am
We love Rachel Rheinhold's Maptotes!! Lot's of Pittsburgh girls rock her totes around town.
From: amy Kline | 11/10/10 at 10:52 am
kiki and polly
From: Terry Foster | 11/10/10 at 11:24 am
Lisa Golightly #3 gets my vote
From: Looie James | 11/10/10 at 2:10 pm
We absolutely adore the Little Alouette wooden toys and teathers! They have the softest finish we have ever seen on wood, Amy told me that she hand sands each one! I am also voting for Little Alouette as Amy is a mother of 3 and I think she is doing an amazing job. Go Little Alouette!!!
From: Luna | 11/10/10 at 6:22 pm
Lisa Golightly!!!!
From: Pat Boulware | 11/10/10 at 6:28 pm
Katherine does such wonderful work. I would love to see her with a venue to expand.
From: Anita Fiorillo | 11/10/10 at 8:10 pm
Voting for Laurie - love her ittybittykitties - but I'd go for Perch and Katherine Grandey too - because I follow an eagle site and Lily the Bear! plus I have been a crafter myself -and I know how much hard work and care goes into all these items!
From: Chuck | 11/10/10 at 10:42 pm
I vote for Katherine Grandey! We bought one of her pieces and it was amazing!
From: denise weiss | 11/11/10 at 8:56 am
i love kg & ab porcelain. i've purchased their pieces and showcase them in my dining room. fun but elegant.
From: Enid | 11/11/10 at 10:20 am
Maptote!!!!! It's got something for everyone on my holiday list...Cards for my daughter, Wine totes for friends, Napkins (cookies in them) for sons and bags for my daughter in law....now if only there would be reading glass cases........
From: alyssa | 11/11/10 at 11:59 am
MAPTOTE!!! These are such great functional yet fun bags!!! perfect holiday gifts!
From: Martha Stewart Living! | 11/11/10 at 12:17 pm
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From: Tammy Alfultis | 11/11/10 at 12:41 pm
#3 - LOVE IT ALL!
From: Kelly | 11/11/10 at 12:42 pm
How do I vote? I don't see where I am suppose to click. I want to vote for Maptote.
From: Barbara Raff | 11/11/10 at 6:26 pm
I vote for Maptote. I love my Brooklyn bag.
From: Anne | 11/11/10 at 8:16 pm
Team Maptote!!
From: Lisa Hilderbrand | 11/11/10 at 8:55 pm
La La La...lalaLaurie! She is beautiful inside and out and it shows in her art! She gets my vote. I would wear her stuff...I would make her stuff...I would give her stuff as a gift!
From: erica berick | 11/11/10 at 9:05 pm
I loved the diversity of Maptote. You can buy gifts for everyone on your list. Great maps,colors,ideas for all ages. Go Maptote!!!!
From: Sophia | 11/11/10 at 11:05 pm
Sweet and Sour Goodies is an original and refreshing idea with such a talented creator. Good luck Kristine Domingo!
From: Barchbo | 11/12/10 at 11:23 am
Little Alouette! Not only are they awesome products, but they're so different from the usual crafts. Love!
From: Dana | 11/12/10 at 11:33 am
Love love love Amy Turn Sharp of Little Alouette!!!
From: Rose L | 11/12/10 at 11:36 am
I voted for Kristine Domingo's Sweet & Sour Goodies. her talent in creating this craft is very inspiring.
From: Paul and Linda | 11/12/10 at 12:07 pm
lalalauri's creativity is amazing. The detail of each item is uniquely filled with surprise and wonder. They inspire the artist we all would like to be!
From: Rhonda | 11/12/10 at 12:31 pm
I vote for #7 Lalalaurie!!!!!
I hope this is where you tally the votes, because I can't find any other place to vote!
From: canoe girl | 11/25/10 at 11:28 am
PERCH!!! Amy Adams is amazing!
From: Alyssa | 9/10/11 at 6:43 pm
I cannot seem to vote! But my vote is for Kiki and Polly - such lovely paintings!