Customize it! Make it One of a Kind.

Customize it! Instead of buying something that you have to cater to how it comes-- why not have your product cater to what you want?

Mano y Metal can do that.

place your order on:

• my etsy store,
• email manoymetal@gmail.com
• or facebook.

Here are some samples...

Thank you! Happy Holidays!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64685138/customize-it-order-any-3-names-to-be

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64685238/customize-it-order-any-2-names-to-be?ref=v1_other_2

New Additions to my online store!!! Kaleidoscope Collection..

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64645693/frida-kahlo-portrait-antique-copper

So after the rush of Holiday Art Shows, one after the other, I finally had an opportunity to take pictures of, upload, edit, and post SOME of the stud earrings I have created for my new collection "Kaleidoscope."

 The Kaleidoscope Collection is based on the collage of images, people and inspiration it is composed of. I pull from my past, or think of what people in my life enjoy and put it in these: Small Stud earrings on either antique Copper, Antique Silver or Gun Metal settings.

What is wonderful about this process is that I can take custom orders and put any image you'd like in the earring set...

email me if interested: manoymetal@gmail.com

Thanks! :)

Happy Holidays.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64663436/la-calavera-catrina-black-white-day-of

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64641170/frida-kahlo-painting-1944-the-broken

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64645480/frida-kahlo-painting-antique-brass-stud?ref=v1_other_1

SOLD! If you like these email me and I will make you a pair: manoymetal@gmail.com

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64646244/sor-juana-inez-de-la-cruz-antique-copper

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64663151/la-calavera-catrina-day-of-the-dead-in

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64662528/rosa-parks-antique-silver-earrings-jail

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64564841/mao-zedong-by-andy-warhol-small-stud

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64671641/audrey-hepburn-breakfast-at-tiffanys

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64667840/che-guevara-revolutionary-antique-silver?ref=v1_other_2

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64565920/chicago-train-line-system-cta-small-stud

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64565582/aztec-calendar-small-antique-stud?ref=v1_other_2

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64566517/little-village-chicago-neighborhood

Auntie's Beads! Check it out!

I had the pleasure of being introduced to Auntie's Beads company recently and sampled some of their products... here is my experience...

*****

You like donuts?

As I navigated their page I came across the most beautiful donut shaped Pendants with swirls of vibrant colors mixed with copper, gold & silver streaks amongst the vibrant blues, greens & reds.

I fell in love with this one:

I instantly imagined it dangling from a simple leather strand as a necklace being the center of attention against a black shirt and HAD to have it!

****

Also, since I am a fan of Bright-BOLD colors, I naturally graviated toward their glass bead selection as well.. and I must have been craving dunkin donuts cause' again in the glass bead section of their site my eyes latched on to the Murano Style Glass Donut Pendant, Blue, 34mm which is GORGEOUS in person!

Auntie's Beads Murano Style Pendant Collection is absolutely mezmerizing! The way the glass is shaped into hearts, diamonds, squares, circles, & my personal fav-donuts...

All images property of Auntie's Beads and can be viewed in detail here:

Not to mention Auntie Beads had super fast delivery, my order arrived within a few days of placement!

****

I have only described a single collection Auntie Beads carries, they have soooo much more that will surely catch your eye!

Make sure to browse their site, especially the glass bead selection and I am sure you will fall in love with something.

*****

Now, after all this talk of donuts, I need to get my hands on one with a glass of milk!

:D

Happy Holiday Shopping!

xo.

Mano y Metal







Some Representin' Action.

I LOVE Customer PICS!!!!

:D

Here are some pics from customers who were AWESOME to take these one their own and share them on the FB fan page!

I look forward to YOU posting your Mano y Metal pic!

I am going to compile them all in a single album and watch it grow-- like a chia pet ;p

(what's with today and my cheesy metaphors? quien sabe-nimodo)

Bright side, you can get creative with it--

(kinda like gettin' jiggy with it (?) I love Will Smith.... & Pharrell-- wait I am getting side-tracked)

[resume focus of blog post]

or send me the pic and I will get creative with it!

Regardless, post pics, post pics, post pics!

Feed our innate voyerism characteristics... 

We wanna see the goods!

Visuals speak louder than words 

[End of cliches]

Mil Gracias.

xo.

(logs off and wraps herself like a mummy with no shame to brave the freezing Chicago winter weather)

Fin.

the BIG Pilsen Holiday Art Sale THIS WEEKEND!!!

Last Holiday Art Sale this weekend! Saturday & Sunday!!!

Dec 11-12.

Art, Music, Food, books & Mano y Metal!!!

Don't miss it!

It's gonna be AWESOME!
(insert happy juke here)
xo.

Meet SpiderWoman

So today was the Logan Square Holiday Art Sale and I had a blast as a vendor. I am continuously  amazed at the innovative creations other vendors come up with to sell. 

Mano y Metal added tons of new merchandise to for this show and it is always interesting to see what people are drawn to...

As I was drawn to purchase this handmade spiderman mask...

I was completely fascinated... so of course my spokeswoman for Mano y Metal should wear this now with a MyM necklace at every show! :D
no? si? tal vez?

It is def. an attention getter-- imagine me wearing this at the next art show? 

People would be freaked out, confused or entertained by it--- as if my rude, bold and obnoxious letter stamping venture has shocked them enough--

It's an idea though: 

to wear or not to wear the Spider(Wo)man mask at the next show? 

:D 

choices, choices. 

Be Logan Squared & fill your holidays with creative handmade goodness.

Mano y Metal is a featured vendor at the AWESOME Event!

Check out the other

participating artists & neighbors!

Logan Square Holiday Art Sale
& Winter Celebration
Saturday, December 4
2pm–9pm
Cole's Bar, 2338 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago

Begin at Cole’s, then experience the entire
Winter Celebration. Visit neighbors around
the 2200-2300 blocks of Milwaukee. See art
exhibits, explore open studios, check out
local fine art and crafts & more!

> download map of Winter Celebration
> facebook invitation
> Timeout "Season's Best Art & Design Events" article!
> ChicagoTalks article about the event

Visit website for map and details.http://anysquared.com/2010_holiday/holiday10.htm
LSArtSale@gmail.com
Organized by AnySquared Projects & Madame Platypus.
AnySquared is an artists collaborative that organizes events and exhibitions showcasing local artists.