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  • LPDstudios Blog: Craft Reunion Holiday Pop Up

    LPDstudios: Custom Distressed Antique Red Leather Belt with Hearts Brass Rivets and Buckle - LPDstudios was created by designer artist Lisa Parmer Ditty. All of her designs are handcrafted in her Pennsylvania studio. She has merged her love of leather, metal and metal clay to create a unique collection of custom leather handbags, metal and leather jewelry and even pet collars. Follow her studio blog and see what she is designing next.  LPDstudios: Custom Brass Heart Belt Buckle with Etched Motif - LPDstudios was created by designer artist Lisa Parmer Ditty. All of her designs are handcrafted in her Pennsylvania studio. She has merged her love of leather, metal and metal clay to create a unique collection of custom leather handbags, metal and leather jewelry and even pet collars. Follow her studio blog and see what she is designing next.

    Come join me in kicking off the holiday gift giving season! LPDstudios will be at the Craft Reunion Holiday Pop Up this weekend, which happens to be the twentieth anniversary of this Central Pennsylvania Artisan Show. There will be over 20 remarkable local artists selling hand crafted pottery, jewelry, metal sculpture, rustic woodcraft, candles and soaps, just to name a few.

    The event is held at the beautiful Fort Hunter Mansion, which is a beautiful estate built overlooking the Susquehanna River. Fort Hunter Mansion and Park has a rich history, as it has been a war fort, a hub for frontier commerce, and an exclusive private estate. Luckily for us, the property is now preserved and open to the public.

    Not only is the Craft Reunion happening this weekend, but there will be so many other great family friendly events, including Christmas at Fort Hunter, Kids Holiday Shop, and the Festival of Trees.

    Stop by and you'll surely feel the Christmas spirit!

     

  • LPDstudios Blog: Thankful for YOU

    LPDstudios: Today is the perfect day to tell you ALL how grateful I am to have you in my life!  So far, this year has undoubtedly been one of new challenges, new opportunities and creative growth for LPDstudios. I can't thank you all enough for the encouraging words of wisdom, confidence and motivation that keeps me pursuing my passions. I am thankful for all of my family, friends, and loyal customers. Your unwavering support is what inspires me the most.Image: Pixabay

    Today is the perfect day to tell you ALL how grateful I am to have you in my life!

    So far, this year has undoubtedly been one of new challenges, new opportunities and creative growth for LPDstudios. I can't thank you all enough for the encouraging words of wisdom, confidence and motivation that keeps me pursuing my passions. I am thankful for all of my family, friends, and loyal customers. Your unwavering support is what inspires me the most.

    Most importantly, I am blessed with a husband and two beautiful girls who give unlimited, unconditional, and unquestionable love and support. I am beyond thankful for them today and everyday.

    I hope you all enjoy Thanksgiving with your loved ones, and take the time to be full of both thanks and giving :)

     

  • LPDstudios Blog: Summer Living Happened So Fast...

    Finding time for LPDstudios is not always easy in the summer months. Having the girls home from school means a new schedule of driving to summer jobs, camps and sports. But I still managed to create new products, attend events and have fun doing it all!

    Here are a few of my favorite LPDstudios summer moments! 

    Farmers Market on Chocolate in Hershey, PA:LPDstudios Blog: Summer Living Happened So Fast...LPDstudios was created by designer artist Lisa Parmer Ditty. All of her designs are handcrafted in her Pennsylvania studio. She has merged her love of leather, metal and metal clay to create a unique collection of custom leather handbags, metal and leather jewelry and even pet collars. Follow her studio blog and see what she is designing next.

    What a fun event! The community comes together to celebrate all things local; food, arts, music, yoga. This was my first Farmers Market experience, and it was so exciting to have a large booth just for LPDstudios. I invested in a pop up tent, custom banner and some unique shelving to create a welcoming and homey place for people to shop. 

    It's a great way to spend a Saturday morning, and if you didn't make it this year, I highly recommend it for next year.

    Craft on Tap:

    LPDstudios Blog: Summer Living Happened So Fast...LPDstudios was created by designer artist Lisa Parmer Ditty. All of her designs are handcrafted in her Pennsylvania studio. She has merged her love of leather, metal and metal clay to create a unique collection of custom leather handbags, metal and leather jewelry and even pet collars. Follow her studio blog and see what she is designing next.

    This was a workshop led by LPDstudios where students learned the basic skills of working in leather, from cutting, punching, stamping and painting, all while enjoying a complimentary craft beer from Wacker Brewing Company. 

    This was definitely a first for me! Teaching how to make jewelry pieces is an entirely different skill set than creating work in the studio. With a small class of students with varying skill levels, I was able to learn a lot about how to lead a class. I really enjoyed the experience, and I think my students did too. Look out for my next teaching adventure coming in October.

    Here are a few action shots from the class!

    LPDstudios Blog: Summer Living Happened So Fast...LPDstudios was created by designer artist Lisa Parmer Ditty. All of her designs are handcrafted in her Pennsylvania studio. She has merged her love of leather, metal and metal clay to create a unique collection of custom leather handbags, metal and leather jewelry and even pet collars. Follow her studio blog and see what she is designing next.

    LPDstudios Blog: Summer Living Happened So Fast...LPDstudios was created by designer artist Lisa Parmer Ditty. All of her designs are handcrafted in her Pennsylvania studio. She has merged her love of leather, metal and metal clay to create a unique collection of custom leather handbags, metal and leather jewelry and even pet collars. Follow her studio blog and see what she is designing next.

    LPDstudios Blog: Summer Living Happened So Fast...LPDstudios was created by designer artist Lisa Parmer Ditty. All of her designs are handcrafted in her Pennsylvania studio. She has merged her love of leather, metal and metal clay to create a unique collection of custom leather handbags, metal and leather jewelry and even pet collars. Follow her studio blog and see what she is designing next.

    Horizon of Hope Breast Cancer Fundraiser:LPDstudios Blog: Summer Living Happened So Fast...LPDstudios was created by designer artist Lisa Parmer Ditty. All of her designs are handcrafted in her Pennsylvania studio. She has merged her love of leather, metal and metal clay to create a unique collection of custom leather handbags, metal and leather jewelry and even pet collars. Follow her studio blog and see what she is designing next.

    LPDstudios was able to participate in the Horizon of Hope Breast Cancer Fundraiser this year! 

    Through the event, Horizon of Hope was able to earn money for local organizations like the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, American Cancer Society Patient Services, and the MS Hershey Breast Center's Karen Dwyer-Jones Fund. 

    We donated the Pearled Navy Blue Handsewn Leather Night Out Tote with Star to be raffled off at the event. It's always so awesome to see LPDstudios originals find a good home, especially for a worthy cause. LPDstudios also had a vendor table at the event with several new designs. The new pieces were designed specifically for the attendees of the event, which were predominantly women who are breast cancer survivors and people who are close to someone who has survived.

    Summer was jammed packed and I am ready for a fresh season with new LPDstudios adventures around every corner.

    Don't forget to stop by LPDstudios to see what is new in the studio :)

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