Art a la Carte PA

07/13/2024

I like BIG BOTANICALS
(and I cannot lie 😉!)

a We're at Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, booth A-61.

07/07/2024

Introducing my new collection for Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts 2024!
🌸Budded Branches🌸

Beautiful branches have been captured in sterling silver and combined into necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Imagine a garland of tiny branches circling your wrist or neck.

You'll also find a simple branch combined with richly colored natural gems, stones, and pearls!

Timeless, simple, and naturally elegant!

Find me at A-61 on Allen Street near Fairmont! See you soon!💕

07/02/2024

More labradorite, this one paired with my hand-carved barn owl. One more week until set up for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts!

It was big decision to finally purchase this tool, but I realized right away it is totally worth it!

06/27/2024

*in-process photo...what 1000+ hammer strikes can do*

I can't believe that I've never made my circa 2010 Dogwood Blossom Bar Bracelet except by special order!

I've sold my own bracelet off my wrist three or more times, but haven't ever had them for sale at a show.

But in two weeks, I'll have some made for Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts! I'm also happy to make one just for you.😍

I designed this bracelet with a handmade chain of large linked rings. It closes with a handmade clasp, or can be made with a lobster clasp.

Just wait to see it finished with patina! Antiquing brings out the 1000+ hammer strikes (150+ on each petal, 400 or so on the bar! Yes, I really counted! 🤓

06/21/2024

I'm working with this gorgeous piece of larimar!

Those stamens? Each is a tiny ball of scrap silver! I cut scraps down to tiny pieces and ball then up with my torch.

Balling up silver is a nice mindless process that I use to build up my reserves for busy show times.

Then I use a diamond sorter (screens with ascending hole sizes) to sort them!

06/16/2024

I'm actually pretty apprehensive about my new butterfly design. I've started to make and remake it over the years, but never completed one. Would you wear it?

I like it simple like the first photo, but also maybe with a pretty cabochon or sparkly faceted gem for the face.

This piece will be a pendant...I'm not sure I can successfully make it small enough to be earrings, because of the multiple pieces are so incredibly fiddly to solder. But would you wear butterfly earrings if I can?

Do you like the side view version?

I'd love any feedback...

06/02/2024

Mark your calendars! PAWS will be hosting a walk-in vaccine and microchip clinic at our shelter on June 18 from 4 to 6 p.m.

This is a great and low-cost way to update your pet's vaccinations. If you would like a 3-year rabies vaccine, you must bring proof of your last rabies vaccination.

03/13/2024

Excellent News! We will be at Arts Fest!

Elizabeth Hay Designs
Hidden Hollow Handmade
Lynn Anne Verbeck Ceramics
Diane Maurer Hand Marbled Papers

Today the artists have been notified of their status at this year's Arts Festival. Be sure to mark your calendars for July 10 - 14, 2024.

03/09/2024

*It's a wrap!* After 5 wonderful years, Art a la Carte is closed. Thank you for all your love and support! 💕

You ALL have made the shop possible, by championing and supporting our artists. Thank you for becoming part of our shop community! Cheers to you!

BUT WAIT...this isn't the end! We will be soon posting the FB, IG, and/or the websites of our artists.

AND, our artists will be posting new work and festivals they will be at. You can contact them directly if you would like more info, or would like to purchase a piece of their work.

xoxo,
Elizabeth

02/27/2024

Look what I found! Recreated from my collection of antique Victorian and Art Nouveau buttons! I won't be making these again...I made these c. 2010, and were tucked away in a box I was sorting.

I need to patina these pendants and hope to have them ready by this afternoon. 25% off this collection. Also, these pretty textured 18" chains are marked down to $18!

Call or message to purchase and have it held! Early March pickup at the shop by appointment. Yes, I WILL SHIP, but may take up to 10 days to get into the mail.🤓

02/25/2024

This is our LAST WEEK! Stop by Mon-Thurs, 10-5, for our Store-Wide Sale of Art & Fine Craft!

02/23/2024

Elizabeth of Elizabeth Hay Designs has marked down ALL her EARRINGS 25% OFF! This includes enameled earrings!

Come in quick! Earring availability is limited to what's in stock!

Our last day open is February 29th!

02/22/2024

Joanna of Designs by Joanna Stanek has a bevy of beautiful spring designs ready to go! It won't be long before the warm whispers of spring are here!

ALL of Joanna's pieces are 10% OFF!

Joanna is an amazing seamstress, creating all her own designs, and creating fun bags with great combinations of fabrics and colors.

Come in soon, we close forever on February 29th!

02/22/2024

We have some very special pieces of Katrina from Markatknitncrochet! Katrina uses luxurious and soft yarns to hand knit her unique and intricate pieces.

ALL of Katrina's WORK is 20% OFF.

You'll find that her work makes you happier during the cold gray days yet to come this year, and looking forward to autumn when it's time to pull out your special piece!

02/22/2024

Sheryl Of Hickory Ridge Pottery had brought in more pieces for the sale! ALL PIECES are 25% OFF!

Sheryl has a variety of collections, including her serene land and sky collection of blues and greens. She also works with rich browns and tans for a early feel.

She has lots of mugs, plus stunning well-sized bowls and platters, perfect for fruit on the table.

02/21/2024

Diane of Diane Maurer Hand Marbled Papers has just 2 of her paper collages of Mount Nittany left!

Her mini-collages are now on sale with 15% off of the $38 price! You will also find a seascape and a mountain range collage available (if you hurry!).

These Mt. Nittany collages are the perfect gift for a local friend, or one who has moved away and still missed the beloved mountain.

Hurry in soon! Our last day open is Feb 29!

02/21/2024

Pat Dolan has brought in new original watercolors especially for the sale!

Pat's specialty is beautifully capturing in watercolors the details of local birds. She also paints other a variety of other subjects!

Each of the paintings are framed and ready to hang!

$138 paintings are NOW $98!
$98 paintings are NOW $68!

Prints of her watercolors are also available, NOW $25!

The last day we are open is February 29, so stop in soon!

02/21/2024

Elizabeth of Elizabeth Hay Designs has marked her Thai silk scarves down 40%! Each unique scarf is made from an airy piece of silk, with roses felted in to the fabric. These scarves are lovely in spring and autumn, as they float over a simple dress or a pretty jacket.

Only the 3 shown are available!

Stop in soon...our last day open is February 29th.

Our artists also are offering great sales prices!