Donation Boxes for : Precious Life Shelter & Seal Beach Animal Care Center

       The holidays are a time of giving… Here at Hapa Collective we couldn’t agree more. During this holiday season we’ve set up two donation boxes in front of our store for  two organizations that  we think deserve some holiday cheer and love!

      The first non-profit we have a box for is the Precious Life Shelter. The Precious Life Shelter is a place that provides shelter and support for pregnant women who are homeless. At Precious Life Shelter they provide these women with the tools and support they will need to raise a family and get back on their feet. Some items that are needed are receiving blankets,diapers, maternity clothes, and etc. For more information on what items are needed and tax information please go to: www. Preciouslifeshelter.org/donations/

The second non-profit is the Seal Beach Animal Care Center. What is wonderful about the Seal Beach Animal Care Center is it is a no kill shelter.The amazing volunteers/staff make sure the animals are loved and comfortable till they find a family to adopt them.  What would be great presents for these cats and dogs are volunteers to play with them, canned & dry cat food, science diet dog food, cat litter, dog toys, and stainless steel food dishes in all sizes, and most of all a loving home. For more information on what these four legged friends need please  go to:

http://www.sbacc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=9

The gift of giving comes full circle when you bring in an item for one of these two non-profits you will get 10% off your purchase here at Hapa Collective and a big thank you from us! The last drop off day in time for the holidays is Saturday, December 22, 2012.  We hope all of you have a wonderful holiday season!

                                                              Happy Holidays!

Artist Spotlight: Creature Cashmere

Artist Spotlight

Creature Cashmere

1. What made you want to start your line" Creature Cashmere" ?

     “I started taking a sewing class about 3 1/2 years ago. Each student was

responsible for coming up with their own projects with the emphasis being on

reduce/reuse/recycle. When I discussed my idea with the teacher of using

cashmere she was very supportive and gave me guidance how to sew with knit

fabric. I started with scarves but soon moved to doggie sweaters. A few of my

friends owned retail stores and loved the idea of cashmere doggie sweaters from

repurposed cashmere. So they agreed to try some of my items in their stores.

Their encouragement  and having people actually buy my products gave me the

confidence to start producing more and it took off from there.”

2. What is the story behind your lines name?

   “Since I mostly did doggie sweaters in the very beginning I wanted something

to represent a pet line but also wanted the flexibility in the name that would allow me to develop the 'human' line as well. And, since cashmere is my primary material Creature Cashmere just worked.”

3. Where would you like to see your line in 5 years? 10yrs?

     “ At this point it's hard to anticipate where I'll be in 5 or 10 years. I left

corporate America to escape big business so I'm really enjoying the smallness

and the creativity of being a one person shop allows. It's hard to anticipate

market demand. I'll continue creating as long as I have a niche and am still

having fun doing what I do.”

4. What makes your line unique than others?

      “There aren't a lot of people repurposing cashmere at the one-of-a-kind level

at this point. And I haven't seen anyone incorporating crocheted finishing (like what I do with gloves and headbands). I get quite a few special requests for certain colors, styles, etc. I think my ability to fulfill many of these requests makes my business unique.”

5.  What fabrics do you use?

     “All of my people products are 100% repurposed cashmere. My pet products,

while all natural fibers may have some cotton, silk or other wools.”

6. Where do you find the fabrics you use?

     “ 90% of the fabric I use comes from charity thrift stores. I love that I can contribute to a charity while finding material for my products. The remainder comes from friends and occasional garage sale.”

Hapa Collective has a variety of Creature Cashmere's beautiful fashions now in stock for the holidays!

Stocking Stuffers for $25 and Under!

Christmas is on it's way! It's time to start (if you haven't already, but we're sure you have) thinking about what to get your parents, your friends, and co-workers. Don't forget about those Christmas stockings! Fill them with these really cool gifts from our Hapa artists.

Here's a list of some of the best of the best from Hapa Collective. And the best part? They are all under $25!

FOR THE GUYS

1.  " Luke I am your father eat your vegetables"(Saturday Morning Pancakes) $24.00 2. Bob Marley Coasters( Gomez Carving) $24.00 3. Card Wallets(MandaLanda) $20.00 4. Motorcycle flask( Lady Rene) $22.00

5. Whiskey stones( Teroforma) $19.50

FOR THE LADIES

1. Chapstick/Body butter gift set (Jess' Bee Natural ) $15.00 2. Purple lace earrings (Sachi Love) $23.00 3. Fresh Plumeria Bliss candle( PurBliss) $18.00 4. Cinnamon Bun scented goats milk soap ( Savannah Blue) $9.00

 5. Flower rings (UnlocktheCure) $10.00

FOR THE KIDS

1. Shrink-a-Dink coffee mug and donut earrings(Unicorn Crafts) $ 18.00 2. Abraham Lincoln Crayon mold(Crayon Fawn) $15.00 3. Tillie and the rabbit ( by J.A. Dalman and illustrations by Jamie Meckel) $8.00 4. Patsy the pig Whee One ( CMH Designs LLC) $ 18.00 5. Race car bike bell (Spoke N Wheel Designs) $22.00

FOR THE PETS/ PET LOVERS

1. Dog tote bag ( different breeds avaliable/ as well as cats) $12.00 2. Peanut Butter Cinniffers dog treats ( The Lazy Dog) $ 6.50 3. Dog Magnet ( different breeds available/ as well as cats) (Elemental  Choice)
 $ 4.00 4. LED collar light for nightitme walks  (Nite Ize) $ 8.00 5. Sock Monkey toy (Sock-ratees & Friends) $10.00

And this is just the start. Come see these and tons more at Hapa Collective!

Happy Holidays!

Artist Spotlight: Cherry on Top Designs

 

 

Meet Cherry on Top

Eclectic Designs for Your Lifestyle

 



Where are you located?

I hail from North Orange County.

Is crafting something you do full time or as a hobby?

Crafting is my favorite hobby. I have many different craft interests.

 

What inspired you to start crafting?

I think my crafting interests started in being a Girl Scout & learning different crafts while earning badges.

 

What is your favorite thing to make? Why?

I dabble in jewelry, sewing, stamp carving, metal embossing and making amusing items that make you smile. I enjoy taking something & giving it new life in another form...like a vinyl record into a bowl, or Scrabble letter tiles and displaying them to celebrate something or inspire or just share some love.

Stop by Hapa Collective and check out Cherry on Top Designs...Oh, the possibilities! A record bowl, inspiring scrabble signs, and fun scrabble tile rings. Great holiday gifts and stocking stuffers!



Holiday Raffle!

Hapa Collective appreciates you all so much! This holiday season we are teaming up with many of our artists to offer you 7 amazing raffle boxes. With each increment of $20 spent at Hapa Collective, we give you 1 raffle ticket to put in the box of your choice.

#1 Seal Beach Fanatic

This box features a T-Shirt bag by Repeat Tee's, a scrabble ring from Cherry on Top, a Hawaiian Hebrew shell keychain by Bling Blossom Hawaii, a great dog tag necklace by Kate Mesta, and a bike bell by SpokeNwheel.

#2 Jewelry Obsession

This box features origami earrings by Kitten, earrings by BirdQueen, a fun wish necklace by Punky Bunny, a necklace from Hau'oli by Hali, a bracelet by Unlock the Cure, a bracelet by Miss Vicky, a beautiful Amethyst necklace and a vintage inspired locket necklace.

#3 All About The Man

This box features T-Shirts by Urban Octopus and Ditch Ink, a flask by Lady Rene, Whisky Stones, and a great set of coasters from Steve Gomez. 

#4 Puppy Love

This box features a mesh harness, bandana, dog water bottle by Dog Is Good, a collar by Sophies Threads, and a great magnet by Elemental Choice.

#5 Children At Play

This box features a Whee One and bib by CMH Designs, a crayon set from CrayonFawn, a bike bell by SpokeNwheel, and a beanie by Modern Knits.

#6 The Fashionista

This box features an upcycled infinity scarf by Two Little Jays, a beanie by Tara Jaggars, a Cafe Corset and felt IPhone case by Barb's Custom Creations

#7 Home Sweet Home

This box features a vintage apron Jovita, a beautiful Mosaic box by Sylvia Marie, a Carpe Diem poster by SkelDesign, a scrabble sign from Cherry on Top, a PurBliss soy candle, a vintage platter from Kitten Borgers, and a lovely shell terrarium by Jane.

Come by and look at all the raffle prizes in our front window. Then walk inside Hapa Collective, do your holiday shopping and get your raffle tickets. Drawing will be held on December 10th and winner need not be present.

So please shop local, support mom and pop stores, feed an artist

Happy, happy holidays!!!

Artist Spotlight: Crayon Fawn

Great vintage finds and crayon sculptures

So, Tamara, where are you located?

I live in Long Beach

 

What did you do first, vintage or crayon sculptures and What inspired you?

Growing up, my grandmother used to take me to thrift shops and antique malls all the time. That's how I developed an appreciation for things from past eras. Most of my favorite clothing and toys were from those places. Of course I didn't know what vintage was at the time, I just liked having cool and unique toys and clothing. Fortunately as I got older the music and culture I was into also had a vintage aesthetic. Naturally it seemed like the next step would be to sell some of my awesome vintage finds.
In my teens I would make more of a free form type of wax sculptures with colored candles. When I was going to CSULA for my Bachelor Degree of Art, I took a three dimensional art class and learned mold making. From there, I just combined the two ideas using crayons and that's how Crayon Fawn was created.

 

Where do you get your crayons from, are they donated to you?

Most of my crayons are given to me by friends and family. I am really lucky in that aspect. I have put ads out on Craigslist, but I have encountered some strange people that way so I don't do that anymore. But that's Craigslist Ha ha!

 

Are you big on garage sales or do you look more at vintage stores and flea markets?

I mostly shop and thrift stores or at estate sales.

 

New for pets and their people.

For pet's sake, treat them (and yourself) this fall! We've gotten in some great goodies recently, don't they deserve a little pampering?!

It's cooling down, time to snag these great sweaters from My Fabulous Puppy for night time and early morning walks.

For you, a little token of your dog or cat appreciation!

Also, we're restocked with our favorite treats which are soy, wheat and corn free!



We've gotten in some great new vintage pet items, too! Hurry in, even if it's on your daily walk and it's just for a treat! We love our 4-legged visitors!