tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19323973097107661182012-02-16T11:04:43.082-08:00indie designers, hot indie designers, latest craft news, custom furniture, custom wedding dresses, handmade products, legal advice for designers, legal advice for craftster, creative design, inspirational design, organic facial products, organic make-up, fashion information, fashion trends, fashion inspirationTrina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-4226012646483271272009-03-14T18:55:00.000-07:002009-03-14T20:22:33.636-07:00

As the bitter wind of winter subsides to make way for the healing rays of the sun, the Trina&Friends team is looking forward to selecting the vendors for our restructure.The past few months, we've been thinking about ways to promote and supporttalented craftsters, designers and artists in this current economic landscape.We believe the new approach will create a sense of community, deepen

K.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01631730267807955440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-61576428848884430492008-11-06T07:56:00.000-08:002008-11-06T08:13:46.020-08:00

Now more than ever, it is important to find waysto cut costs while eating healthy.In this video, money-saving expert Phil Lempertshows you secrets to saving upto 50% on your grocery bill. Enjoy!QUICK MONEY-SAVING TIPSPhil says using frozen foods is one of the best places to save money and get a better quality of food.1. Frozen fruits and vegetables: Blueberries run $5 a half pint out of season.

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-72465668474393716322008-11-04T01:06:00.000-08:002008-11-04T02:05:58.591-08:00

It is 3:07am here in Chicago, Illinois USAI feel compelled to share thoughts with you from time to timeon what we learn here at Trina&Friends from all of you,and how the current state of our worldwill affect the marketplace as we move forward.As I read some of your blogs or posts in various forums periodically,there seems to be a peppering of angst. Sales are down currently.The buyer

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-15030389396240241512008-10-05T07:05:00.000-07:002008-11-04T00:31:51.444-08:00

Dear Trina&Friends community and supporters,With the turn of the economy, we have decided to restructure Trina&Friends.While the online store/portal is being restructured, we willkeep the blog going, and also add inspirational posts filled with scriptureand prayer for all craftsters, artists and designers to drawstrength and faith from during these challenging times in ourworld.May you draw

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-90811655408873505742008-07-28T09:03:00.000-07:002008-07-28T09:19:44.024-07:00

Hello fashionistas!Pssst... we have a secret to share with our blog readers and subscribers only...Many items will be marked down 20-50% off retail listing the first week of August to make way for the Fall catalogue and new items!Be sure to stock up on items that you've had on your "wish list".We know you've been by a few times checking out the items, go ahead and purchase them. We give 10% of

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-76888579965921739502008-07-10T08:20:00.000-07:002008-07-10T08:53:38.288-07:00

Trina&Friends community:Recently, our team received a note from a talented craftster.She inquired about the best approach to protect her work and ideas.We suggest Patents and Trademarks.Do your dilligent research; a simple query in Google will supply you with endless information and insight about how to:1. Decide on whether you need a Patent, a Trademark, or both2. How to apply for Patents and

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-31189378042126107522008-06-12T10:46:00.000-07:002008-06-13T12:25:02.118-07:00

~Introducing the Trina&Friends Book Club~Yes, fellow T&F'ers... we are here to enlighten and inspire you as well.You are part of our vision and part of what makes Trina&Friends special.Therefore, we invest in the intellectual capital of our community...knowledge is power! And we want you empowered. The first book we recommend is Richard Florida's The Rise of the Creative Class.This book examines

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-91922512451990049872008-06-12T08:38:00.000-07:002008-06-12T09:06:41.508-07:00

The Simplicity Pillow by inSaneity. Available for saleon Trina&Friends.I am often asked, "What is inSaneity? How did you come up with such a name?"When I was finally convinced to turn my passion into an official business I was hanging out and talking with my husband. He's my best friend. We are quite the goofy pair. Anyway, I was a bit frustrated with creating an identity and finding a fit for

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-74398820368584291762008-06-11T11:09:00.000-07:002008-06-11T11:28:59.336-07:00

Well, Trina&Friends continues to search high and low to bring you the most creative and unique crafts, clothing and designs. So, when we found the energetic designer who creates innovative crafts including the"Baby Bling Tags" (available for purchase on Trina&Friends), we knew she'd be a great fit with our community. Classy N Sassy Designs is owned by a woman named Trina (she immediately thought

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-72736566864332104472008-06-11T10:56:00.000-07:002008-06-13T12:15:50.206-07:00

Pictured here: "The Charlotte", one of the handbag designs from Morelle Handbags. Available for purchase at Trina&Friends.My name is Katie and I'm the designer of Morelle Handbags. Morelle started as a way to express all those designs and creations I had in my head. Since I was little I was always working on something: knitting or sewing. I just had to use my hands to make something. When I moved

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-60460114729037271122008-06-11T10:29:00.000-07:002008-06-11T11:06:33.955-07:00

Trina&Friends saw the most adorable headbands this month. We immediately had to have these added to the shop for our customers.The designer behind the headbands, Terri Wagamon Jones, is also known as Mixbaby.She is a fashion designer of young women's clothing & accessories, and she told us she enjoys every aspect of the production process from drawing, pattern making, sewing, to selling. In her

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-24123040662940425752008-06-11T01:27:00.000-07:002008-06-11T11:06:09.996-07:00

When Trina&Friends finds a unique, eco-friendly company that produces a quality product, we make it our business to bring them into our uplifting community.So, when we discovered Aguacate & Co., we did some investigation:This company receives the nod on quite a few areas:*They are a member of One Percent For the Planet, an alliance of eco-conscious businesses committed to giving back at least 1%

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-64276230676984135252008-06-09T11:15:00.001-07:002008-06-11T11:05:51.484-07:00

My name is Rachel and I have been crocheting for about 5 years now. I always remember having afghans around the house when I was little. My mother used to make them. When I got married and had a family of my own, I discovered that afghans aren't easy to come by anymore. You can't buy them in the stores, they're very rare at craft shows and not everyone has a relative that makes them anymore, so I

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-89979899196996400872008-06-09T09:51:00.000-07:002008-06-11T11:07:11.871-07:00

Beth Goss, the creative force behind Wire Tree, began designing and creating jewelry in 1990. She strives for an organic feel with her designs and is continually inspired by the trees, water, and mountains she's surrounded by in the Pacific Northwest.Her creations use stones and pearls to accent her copper, sterling, and fine silver pieces.After taking a long break to raise her family and get her

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-75796211679932563322008-04-17T08:32:00.000-07:002008-04-18T04:51:31.540-07:00

Welcome to the Trina&Friends blog.Here our vendors and team will post interesting information about the craft process for your products, current fashion trends and other interesting information.

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1932397309710766118.post-23534321310131023102008-04-17T07:35:00.001-07:002008-04-28T10:11:54.182-07:00

Our RatesMini Advert (150 x 80px)$30 one monthStandard Advert (150 x 150px) $50 one monthSuper Size Advert (150 x 200px)$70 one monthProduct Shout Out (one blog post) $40 per postAdvert slots are limited and are on a first come, first served basis. Bookings can be made and payed for through the Trina&Friends advertising section of the store and ads can be either a static .jpg or .gif or

Trina and Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711914364559873421noreply@blogger.com