TODAY TODAY TODAY TODAY!!!

It's our LAST DAY!!!! Come in and celebrate/mourn the passing of All By Hand. We'll be partying all day! 9:30-7! Stop in for great local art, the amazing artists, snacks, and wine!

We're going to miss you all so much and this weirdo mall! Thanks again for all the support you've shown us and love you've sent our way. We are eternally grateful.

HUGS & KISSES!!!! xoxox,

Julianna & Abby! (your gals at All By Hand!!!)

Here's hoping to see you today!

It's Official.

All By Hand's days are numbered. Actually, (counting today) 11 days left. We are sad to bring you this news, however we're looking forward to possible ventures in the future. This all being said we would like to cordially invite you to our CLOSING PARTY!!!

When? Saturday May 29th!
Time? 9:30-7 (normal Mall hours)
Where? (for real? are you actually asking this?) ALL BY HAND! soon to no longer be located in the shops at Liberty Place.
Why? Because it's your last chance to support the great local artist's featured in the store!

We are planning this big party (complete with snacks and *gasp* beer and wine... what's the mall going to do? kick us out?) to celebrate all All By Hand has been! We're definitely going to miss you all and this funny place. Many of the amazing artist's will be here for the party to tell you all about their great work!! (They're practically the closest thing you'll get to meeting a real life celebrity!) Please stop by and send All By Hand out with a bang.

All this being said, Abby and I really want to take the time out to thank all of you who have been here for us! We could never have done this with out you. You're all so amazing. We'd also like to send some particular shout outs to Jon, Jenn, Bridgett, Andrea, and Ted. If it wasn't for all your great work in the store we wouldn't have been open as long as we were. Also Adele Smith, Beverly Winter, Mr & Mrs Flanigan, Mr & Mrs Lose, Arnold, and Darryl if it wasn't for all your financial advice and sometimes help we really would have never opened! Thank you to all the Messages staff and Watch Co. staff for all the love and support you've shown us during these last few months! (We love you Kira, Roxy, Craig, & Maddie!) A BIG thank you (thank you, thank you) to every artist who has every contributed anything to All By Hand. You are all so amazing in your craft and we love all the personality you've brought to the store! Finally a huge thanks Karen Pollard and Jill Scarlett for all the support and faith you've had in us. We really (I mean really) would not be here if it wasn't for you. You have no idea how meaningful you have been to Abby and I.

Thanks so much to everyone! We are eternally grateful. Come out Saturday the 29th and show us some last bit of love!

(for one of the last times...)
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo,

Julianna & Abby (forever your All By Hand gals.)

Stop in...

...and check out our newest displays!

First up is Father's Day! Show Dad how much he means to you with a great handcrafted gift! Father's day is June 20th and it'll be here before you know it. Don't procrastinate!


Next is our wonderful new SALE section! Who doesn't love a good sale? For real? Come check out our great stuff that's gone through little price slashing. More stuff to be added soon!


Here's hoping we see you soon!

xoxo,
Julianna & Abby!

Mother's Day!

It's right around the corner guys! (aka May 9th!) So get your butt into All By Hand and show your mom how much you care with a great hand crafted gift! We've got the perfect stuff. Come check it out and we wish all mom's out there the best Mother's day ever!



xoxo,

The ABH girls (and boy).

More great work!

Check it out! We've got two brand spanking new artist at All By Hand!

First up is Paul Maraldo of Road Soaps! Road soaps are hand made vegan soaps that come nicely packed in cassette tape boxes! These are some cool soaps. They smell great too!




Next up is Valerie Velvet of Amour Iconic! Val makes great deconstructed rosary necklaces using found metals and her own cast charms. We've got both necklaces and charms for sale here! Check them out! They're great. Who wouldn't want a charm dedicated to the patron saint of gambling?




We'll also be getting some new work from some All By Hand favorites this week. Be sure to stop in and check back on the blog! See you soon.

xoxo,

Julianna & Abby

CASA

Hey Everyone! We've got some new handmade wares for a great cause. All proceeds from the sales of these beaded bracelets and bookmarks goes to CASA to continue their great work in our community.





CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, provides screened, trained, and supervised volunteers who advocate for safe, permanent, and nurturing homes for abused and neglected children under the protection of the family court in Philadelphia. Learn more here, at their website. They will also be hosting an event in the rotunda of the Shops at Liberty Place from May 15-22. Come out and show your support for a great cause, and the children of our communities.

We hope to see you soon!

xo,

Julianna & Abby

Spring Fling.

Hey all! It looks like spring is finally creeping into Philadelphia. Now is the perfect time to come over to All By Hand and get some great new fashions! Check out this beautiful dress by Bonnie Quick of Un de Six designs!



We've also got the perfect spring purse by Louis Remolde. He will be bringing us more new bags soon too!


And check out more great bags by Caitria Gunter and Bonnie Quick while you're at it!


Hoping to see you very soon this spring, and enjoy the lovely weather!!!

xoxo,

Julianna & Abby (& our wonderful employees!)

New work keeps rolling in!

Check it out! This past week we got a lot of great new work from some of our awesome artists.

First up: Abby Flanigan! That's right, our girl has brought in some more great pop-up illustrations!



Next: Jeanette Wintjen! Jeanette makes great leather jewelry! Check out all the new jewelery she's brought us.


Finally: Matt Cavanaugh! Matt has brought us some totally different work, and we couldn't be loving it more. Check out those "mix tapes", so smart!



We anticipate even more things to come in these next two weeks! Keep your eye on the blog, and stop in the shop!

xoxo,

Julianna & Abby

P.S. We've just renewed our lease here at the Shops at Liberty Place to take us out to June 1st! Woo hoo! Be sure to stop in and see us in that time! Pleaseeeee? We'll love you forever.

New work by Maggie Wood!

Check it out! We got some great new jewelry in from Maggie Wood! We totally love her work (Julianna actually owns one of her necklaces) and we think you should love her too!



Stop in soon and see them in person! (Trust me iphone photos do them no justice)

xoxo,

Julianna & Abby

Meet our new employees!

All By Hand is so excited to have actually hired some help over here at the shop. Woo hoo! And yes this does mean that we've filled all available positions, sorry. Believe us, it was a tough decision to make. Everyone who applied is so great!

However, we couldn't be happier with who we've hired. We're loving our new employees and we think you should love them too! In case you can't make it into the shop right away (I mean really why aren't you running here right now?), you can meet them on here first!

First up is Jennifer McGowan! She's an amazing metals and jewelry artist. Check her work out here, and at All By Hand! Jenn's a ton of fun and has such a great personality. Be sure to come in and visit her on Fridays!



Next up is Jon Vozzo! Jon is an awesome graphic designer. Check out his work here! Jon will be here on Wednesdays and Thursdays, so be sure to get in to meet him and listen to jams like Saves the Day!



Next we've got the always lovely Bridgett Bonn-Wagner! Bridgett makes amazing jewelry using everything from silver and gold, to Gulf War trading cards. Check it out here, and at All By Hand! Bridgett is only working shifts that need picking up right now, but we hope to get her part-time soon!



Finally (just because what fun would it be including the employees silly photos and not ours) is us! Abby and Julianna!




We hope you stop by soon to meet everyone! Be sure to be on the look out for a lot of new work we'll be getting in too!

xoxoxoxo,

Julianna & Abby

New Happenings at All By Hand

Hey all! Phew, it's a new month and let's hope all this blustery, snowy weather is behind us. Come on spring! Fingers crossed.

Well the future of All By Hand is still a little up in the air, but we sure do have a lot happening here in the month of March! Check out our new St. Patty's day display. What better way to celebrate drinking green beer (ew?) and avoiding the drunken Erin Express riders, then with some great new jewelry and green gear from All By Hand.






We've also got some great new work from Danielle Taraschi. She makes all her jewelry from recycled vintage pieces. Pretty cool!



We're also hoping to get a special going on all prints for the Philagrafika print event this month! We'll give you more info on that as soon as we get it all figured out on our end.


Be sure to stop by All By Hand this month for all the festivities!!! Hopefully seeing you soon!

xoxo,

Julianna & Abby

The Future.... Part 2

Well Abby and I got some answers this week but not all of our questions have been responded too. The plus is we will at least be open in our current location for another month! We will find out more about new locations in the next couple weeks. Keep your fingers crossed for us still!

On another note though, ALL BY HAND IS HIRING! Looking for a part time job? Well we're your girls. We've already hired one great new employee, Jen McGowan, but we are in need of another. If you are available to work Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-4 let me know. Those are currently the hours we need to fill. I can fill you in on more details via email. (allbyhandphila@gmail.com) We look forward to hopefully hearing from you!

Thanks again everyone for all the warm wishes! It all means so much to us!

xoxo,

Julianna & Abby!

The Future.....

Today Abby and I will get a definitive answer to the future (or at least the next 2 months) of All By Hand. Here's hoping the accountant gives us some good news. Keep your fingers crossed for us! We really want to keep selling all our great local artists work.

Hugs and kisses and nervous feelings,

Julianna & Abby.

Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

I know this post is a little late, but if any of you are procrastinators (like me) now is the time to run to All By Hand and get that special someone a great gift! We've got tons of great Valentine's themed gifts, and unique gifts in general. They're sure to please that special person in your life. They'll think you were so thoughtful and not realize you waited til the day of to get them their gift. We promise your secret is safe with us!
Here check out some of the stuff we've got:

Our Valentine's display with tons of great handmade work!

Julie Laquer's hilarious Rocky Valentines.

Andrew Shumway's great vintage heart bead necklace and bracelet.

Yassir Allan's small "LOVE" canvases!


Hoping to see you soon!

Love & Valentine wishes,

Julianna & Abby
xo

Featured Artist!

Check it out! We're going to try and run two featured artists for the next month and a half that we are in the space at Liberty Place. Here is our first featured artist!

Chris Clark!
His work is great. The particular pieces we are carrying are papers and wood panels that are collaged and screen-printed on with thread. Super cool! Here are some photos, but I recommend coming in and seeing them in person. The pictures don't really show how intricate and great the pieces are.



Here's hoping to see you soon! Be sure to keep an eye out for our next featured artist too!

Love,

Julianna & Abby

Philly 360 degrees!

Finding this a little late, (eek sorry Lauren I never saw this til now, but thanks for sending it) but check it out anyway! Philly 360 degrees mentioned us in an email for the holidays! Super cool! Thanks for the PR guys!

Love,

Julianna & Abby



p.s. We are now open through February 28th! Keep shopping with us and who knows maybe we'll be here for a whole year!

It's Official.

We've moved, and we're loving our new space! Check out some photos!












Stop in soon and see us at our new location, Suite 113 in the shops at Liberty Place. It's right across the hall from our old place so it's easy to find! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Your best gals,

Julianna & Abby