Currently Supporting 65 Designers
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A.S.K POTTERY ~ AZKIS DESIGNS ~ BEACHES BLACK & WHITE ~ BAZANT
BIJU ~ CANDY APPLE PRESS ~ CCSOLEIL ~ CINQO ~ COLLECTION AZURE ~ CONIGLIVERDI
DESIGNS BY PEENO ~ DIANA Z ~ DIRTY LITTLE SECRET ~ ELECTRIC LOLLIPOP ~ ETHEREAL DESIGNS
FASHIONLIVIN ~ FUZZYCRAFT KNITWEAR ~ GARDEN DUB ~ HEARTSPANGLE ~HOLTZ FURNITURE
HONEYBEA DESIGNHIVE ~ ICY JEWELLERY ~ ILDIS HANDMADE JEWELLERY ~ JAMIES DOG COUTURE
JENNIFER GLASGOW DESIGN ~ JESSIE'S JERSEY LOVEYS ~ JOEANN PEASRON ~ KALEIDA ECLECTICS
KALI CLOTHING ~ KAREN P ~ KITSCH ~ LAURA MANSER JEWELLERY ~ LEAH RAINELY
LETITIA HENVILLE ~ MAGZ-BAGZ ~ MAPLETREE HILL ~ MARTA ~ MELANIE PETERSON
MELISMA ~ MUBANGA ~ MY BELLE BIJOUX ~ MY BRILLIANT CAREER ~ NANCY'S BEAD ARTISTRY~ NINA
POPPYSEED CREATIVE LIVING ~ RETIRO ~ RICKSON JEWELLERY ~ SAMANTHA S ~ SASSMOWTH DESIGNS
SASSY PEACOCK ~ SILHOUETTE JEWEL ~ SIMPLE PURSUITS ~ SO-FINE ~ SKARCE ~ SLUSH KOUTURE INC
STAFFORD JEWELLERY DESIGN ~ SUE'S DESIGNS ~ SUE'S SWEET CREATIONS ~ SUGARLOAF
TAJOUX ~ TANIA B ~ THATGIRLTRA ~ TICKLE ME FASHIONS ~ TIFFYDESIGNS
VAMPT ~WITH AN INDIAN TOUCH ~ WAWA CAT ~ WENDY
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A.S.K POTTERY ~ AZKIS DESIGNS ~ BEACHES BLACK & WHITE ~ BAZANT
BIJU ~ CANDY APPLE PRESS ~ CCSOLEIL ~ CINQO ~ COLLECTION AZURE ~ CONIGLIVERDI
DESIGNS BY PEENO ~ DIANA Z ~ DIRTY LITTLE SECRET ~ ELECTRIC LOLLIPOP ~ ETHEREAL DESIGNS
FASHIONLIVIN ~ FUZZYCRAFT KNITWEAR ~ GARDEN DUB ~ HEARTSPANGLE ~HOLTZ FURNITURE
HONEYBEA DESIGNHIVE ~ ICY JEWELLERY ~ ILDIS HANDMADE JEWELLERY ~ JAMIES DOG COUTURE
JENNIFER GLASGOW DESIGN ~ JESSIE'S JERSEY LOVEYS ~ JOEANN PEASRON ~ KALEIDA ECLECTICS
KALI CLOTHING ~ KAREN P ~ KITSCH ~ LAURA MANSER JEWELLERY ~ LEAH RAINELY
LETITIA HENVILLE ~ MAGZ-BAGZ ~ MAPLETREE HILL ~ MARTA ~ MELANIE PETERSON
MELISMA ~ MUBANGA ~ MY BELLE BIJOUX ~ MY BRILLIANT CAREER ~ NANCY'S BEAD ARTISTRY~ NINA
POPPYSEED CREATIVE LIVING ~ RETIRO ~ RICKSON JEWELLERY ~ SAMANTHA S ~ SASSMOWTH DESIGNS
SASSY PEACOCK ~ SILHOUETTE JEWEL ~ SIMPLE PURSUITS ~ SO-FINE ~ SKARCE ~ SLUSH KOUTURE INC
STAFFORD JEWELLERY DESIGN ~ SUE'S DESIGNS ~ SUE'S SWEET CREATIONS ~ SUGARLOAF
TAJOUX ~ TANIA B ~ THATGIRLTRA ~ TICKLE ME FASHIONS ~ TIFFYDESIGNS
VAMPT ~WITH AN INDIAN TOUCH ~ WAWA CAT ~ WENDY
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A.S.K Pottery
Anett Suranyi-Kuti, based in Oakville, makes potteries since 1991.
Her works are inspired by nature, surroundings , influenced by Italian, French, Spanish aesthetics. Every one of her pieces are handmade, functional, she wants her works to be used and enjoyed.
She likes to work with white and speckled brown clay. The glazes she uses are non-toxic, her potteries are dishwasher, microwave, oven and food safe.
Her works are inspired by nature, surroundings , influenced by Italian, French, Spanish aesthetics. Every one of her pieces are handmade, functional, she wants her works to be used and enjoyed.
She likes to work with white and speckled brown clay. The glazes she uses are non-toxic, her potteries are dishwasher, microwave, oven and food safe.
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Azki's Designs
Azki's Designs... Jewellery
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Beaches Black & White
Beaches Black & White - Knitted accessories
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Bazant
Bazant Unique Adornments... Lara Bazant has been collecting rare materials and transforming them into wearable art for more than fifteen years. Bazant Unique Adornments provides ethical and eco-friendly jewelry alternatives, and inspires individualism through creativity and culture. Lara travels across the globe to source fair trade, recyclable and sustainable materials, then returns to her Toronto studio where she designs and fabricates sterling silver creations that incorporate her many finds. With the intuitive combination of uncommon materials, each necklace, earring, bracelet and ring comes alive with its own unique story and theme. The pieces allow the wearer to experience a bit of history while expressing individual style.
Lara's one-of-a-kind and limited edition designs were born out of her experiences as a teenager living in Pakistan. Brought there during the Gulf War by her father who was involved with the United Nations, Bazant began going to the traditional Friday markets and fell in love with what she saw. Her fascinations with third world craftsmanship lead to the process of collecting materials directly from the source. As a result, each piece promotes a fair wage for artisans worldwide.
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Biju
I have been working with crystals and semiprecious stones for over 10 years now. My personal experience showed me that Nature is never wrong, its beauty shows the one and only perfection of this world.
The stones that I chose to work with are priceless, they are the core-soul of the planet we live on, and they are simply nourishing our life energy.
If our minds and hearts are open we might as well not only dream of, but experience the Magic of our own beauty!
There's nothing magic in the power of stones; it's all Nature's way of keeping in tough with us!
Beauty is naturally yours!
All jewellery is one-of-a-Kind
All jewellery is hand crafted
All jewellery is energy cleansed
All jewellery is made with Silver and Natural Gemstones
All orders online can be pick up at The Purple Thumb
Custom orders are welcomed!
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The stones that I chose to work with are priceless, they are the core-soul of the planet we live on, and they are simply nourishing our life energy.
If our minds and hearts are open we might as well not only dream of, but experience the Magic of our own beauty!
There's nothing magic in the power of stones; it's all Nature's way of keeping in tough with us!
Beauty is naturally yours!
All jewellery is one-of-a-Kind
All jewellery is hand crafted
All jewellery is energy cleansed
All jewellery is made with Silver and Natural Gemstones
All orders online can be pick up at The Purple Thumb
Custom orders are welcomed!
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Candy Apple Press
Candy Apple Press - Jewellery, fabric clutches, key fobs, iPhone cases, bags and more.
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CCSoleil
Chantal Cools, a relative newcomer to Canada and Toronto, has been designing for years. Originally from the Netherlands and having traveled all over the world, Chantal is influenced by many cultures and loves to reuse materials. She has always been interested in a variety of forms of design and started out as a graphic designer and photographer. While living in Japan, she started designing jewelry and making shoulder bags out of traditional Japanese fabrics.
At the Purple Thumb, her focus will be on jewelry made of many different, often recycled materials and making pieces from all sorts of combinations. Each piece she makes is one of a kind. Her original creations can be worn with T-shirts as well as a nice evening dress.
Custom work is welcomed!
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At the Purple Thumb, her focus will be on jewelry made of many different, often recycled materials and making pieces from all sorts of combinations. Each piece she makes is one of a kind. Her original creations can be worn with T-shirts as well as a nice evening dress.
Custom work is welcomed!
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Cinqo
CINQO is a new line of clothing. There line features coats and hoodies with the highest of quality and details possible.
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ConigliVerdi
Lead Search Engine Optimizer for the coupon site FabulousSavings.ca by day, local Toronto designer Karina Shum is a self-taught jewellery artist by night. She started ConigliVerdi in hopes of raising money to help fund her May 2010 wedding in Florence, Italy. Although new to the jewellery selling scene, Karina has many years of experience for being crafty – including a long-standing love for knitting cardigan sweaters and creating one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces.
ConigliVerdi specializes in Asian / Bohemian Fusion Mixed-Media Jewellery. Signature pieces range from semi-precious stone and ribbon mixed-media necklaces to Origami lucky star paper and Swarovski crystal earrings, bracelets, and rings in all colours of the rainbow. All items feature premium silver plated, nickel free jewellery hardware.
Custom orders of any kind are always welcomed.
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ConigliVerdi specializes in Asian / Bohemian Fusion Mixed-Media Jewellery. Signature pieces range from semi-precious stone and ribbon mixed-media necklaces to Origami lucky star paper and Swarovski crystal earrings, bracelets, and rings in all colours of the rainbow. All items feature premium silver plated, nickel free jewellery hardware.
Custom orders of any kind are always welcomed.
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Designs by Peeno
Designs by Peeno - Flower pressed jewellery and more.
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Diana Z
Diana Z... Local beach music artist.
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Dirty Little Secret
Dirty-Little-Secret produces limited edition tees, totes, and intimate apparel for both men and women; designed and screened by various artists who share in their profit. They are driven to promote up and coming talents by exposing individual artists designs onto comfortable and stylish soft cotton briefs, tees and totes.
"tell everyone who's on your undies...or keep it our Dirty-Little-Secret"
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"tell everyone who's on your undies...or keep it our Dirty-Little-Secret"
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Electric Lollipop
Electric Lollipop is made by a Toronto designer, Kelly.
Kelly's style is clean and fresh designs that can be worn for day or evening.
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Ethereal Designs
As the founder of Ethereal Designs, I like to design and create unique handmade jewellery.
In my pieces you will find a mix of materials such as pearls, crystals, gemstones, sterling silver, copper and more.
My inspirations stem from a variety of sources such as the environment, the people around me and my
passion for creativity.
Each piece is unique and made with special care.
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In my pieces you will find a mix of materials such as pearls, crystals, gemstones, sterling silver, copper and more.
My inspirations stem from a variety of sources such as the environment, the people around me and my
passion for creativity.
Each piece is unique and made with special care.
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Fuzzycraft Knitwear
Toronto native Caroline Kaiser learned how to knit at age seven. After a long hiatus from the craft, she took up her knitting needles again in 2002 and has been making Fuzzycraft Knitwear tote bags, purses and pouches ever since.
Each Fuzzycraft item is hand-knit and hand-sewn to Caroline's exacting standards in her smoke-free studio. Although she uses a variety of materials, she prefers natural fibres such as wool, cotton and silk. She is currently having a love affair with Donegal tweed and handmade exotic wood buttons. Influenced by the 14 years she spent as an antiques appraiser, she alludes to vintage accessories in some of her work. The woods surrounding her studio also inform her style and choice of materials.
Unlike other knitted purses that stretch out of shape, Fuzzycraft purses are fully lined and all straps are reinforced, enhancing durability. Each piece is "signed" with a tiny rosette.
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Each Fuzzycraft item is hand-knit and hand-sewn to Caroline's exacting standards in her smoke-free studio. Although she uses a variety of materials, she prefers natural fibres such as wool, cotton and silk. She is currently having a love affair with Donegal tweed and handmade exotic wood buttons. Influenced by the 14 years she spent as an antiques appraiser, she alludes to vintage accessories in some of her work. The woods surrounding her studio also inform her style and choice of materials.
Unlike other knitted purses that stretch out of shape, Fuzzycraft purses are fully lined and all straps are reinforced, enhancing durability. Each piece is "signed" with a tiny rosette.
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Garden Dub
Georgiana's work is heavily inspired by nature and her travels. She is a studio arts graduate and she enjoys keeping herself busy with anything creative, whether it's painting, photography, or sewing. Georgiana's clothing and accessories reflect her painting training as she likes to create unique items that are pieced together as one would create a painting. When she creates, she likes her work to reflect a feeling or represent a movement in nature, like a bird's flight or a flower's life.
Garden Dub is about "daydreams in wildflower fields of a European childhood".
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Garden Dub is about "daydreams in wildflower fields of a European childhood".
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Heartspangle
Shirley Caroline Sequeira is an artist and arts educator in the Greater Toronto Area. Fascinated by the play between light and colour, she designs and creates intricate and unique pieces of jewelry using a combination of glass, lamp work, and hand painted beads with Swarovski and fire polished crystals, pewter and sterling silver findings.
During her travels through Europe and North America, Shirley is always on the lookout for unique and unusual beads to add to her creations. Delighted by the harmony of colours and the subtle beauty of the crystals, Shirley spends hours in her small beading studio creating one of a kind bracelets and necklaces.
Her fascination with the merging of colour and light sends her on many journeys to admire the stained glass windows of French Gothic Cathedrals and to explore the peaks of mountains in Switzerland where she takes in the changing effects of light on the landscape. It is in these environments that Shirley finds inspiration for her artwork.
An Honours Graduate of the Fine Arts Program at the University of Toronto, and OISE, Shirley presently teaches Visual Arts to Intermediate students in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
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During her travels through Europe and North America, Shirley is always on the lookout for unique and unusual beads to add to her creations. Delighted by the harmony of colours and the subtle beauty of the crystals, Shirley spends hours in her small beading studio creating one of a kind bracelets and necklaces.
Her fascination with the merging of colour and light sends her on many journeys to admire the stained glass windows of French Gothic Cathedrals and to explore the peaks of mountains in Switzerland where she takes in the changing effects of light on the landscape. It is in these environments that Shirley finds inspiration for her artwork.
An Honours Graduate of the Fine Arts Program at the University of Toronto, and OISE, Shirley presently teaches Visual Arts to Intermediate students in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
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Honeybea Designhive
A colourful friend of the Green Movement, fashion designer, graphic illustrator and entrepreneur Rebecca Caulford is a passionate and active member of Canada's artisan community. With the birth of HONEYBEA DESIGNHIVE in 2004, a nicknamed Bea spread the word, work and love of a blooming, earth-friendly clothing company in New Zealand, the
UK and across Canada.
After receiving her Bachelor of Communications at The Ryerson School of Fashion in downtown Toronto, Bea knew that the common grind of the urbanfashion industry was not for her. With a wagon, a few ironing boards as tables and an overwhelming vision, HONEYBEA DESIGNHIVE hit the streets! Devoting herself uncontrollably to her work, Bea became a vibrant addition to markets, festivals, design collectives and boutiquesacross the globe. An unpaved path became easier to navigate and Bea implimented an annual Canadian Festival Tour into her company's position
in the Handmade Movement. She hit the Trans-Canada in her 73' VW, towing her wares in trailer decked out in daisies.
Happiest with her feet in the grass and head in the clouds, a very busy Bea can be found gathering a bounty of inspiration from the center of a tiny flower all the way up to the mosaic of a leafy treetop. Nature-inspired colours and motifs, in only the most innovatively recycled resources make up the designs, fibers and materials of a clothing and accessories collection that promotes a healthy planet and happy community!
Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!
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UK and across Canada.
After receiving her Bachelor of Communications at The Ryerson School of Fashion in downtown Toronto, Bea knew that the common grind of the urbanfashion industry was not for her. With a wagon, a few ironing boards as tables and an overwhelming vision, HONEYBEA DESIGNHIVE hit the streets! Devoting herself uncontrollably to her work, Bea became a vibrant addition to markets, festivals, design collectives and boutiquesacross the globe. An unpaved path became easier to navigate and Bea implimented an annual Canadian Festival Tour into her company's position
in the Handmade Movement. She hit the Trans-Canada in her 73' VW, towing her wares in trailer decked out in daisies.
Happiest with her feet in the grass and head in the clouds, a very busy Bea can be found gathering a bounty of inspiration from the center of a tiny flower all the way up to the mosaic of a leafy treetop. Nature-inspired colours and motifs, in only the most innovatively recycled resources make up the designs, fibers and materials of a clothing and accessories collection that promotes a healthy planet and happy community!
Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!
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Icy Jewellry
Icy Jewelry has been designing and creating jewelery pieces for over 15 years. She loves to create unique and fresh pieces and is very passionate about her work. She strives to use the best materials to ensure the durability of the piece and is currently working on pieces that have multiple functions for everyday use.
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Jennifer Glasgow Design
It is the sweet smell in the air that creates the colourful joy we wear. The sun hits our shoulders and we raise our eyes to the sky. Spring is upon us and the gorgeous prospects are pushing us forward. Unwrapping our bodies from months of solemn Winter garb, we feel the intense need to become… Spring. With love in the air and a spring in our step, Glasgow tempts you to take it further with her invigorating Spring collection.
Jennifer Glasgow has created a precisely joyful collection of separates and dresses that encompass the attitude she aspires to in the season of new beginnings.
Inspired by the 1960’s, the decade of women’s burgeoning freedom, Jennifer explores their optimism through youthful colour and refined shapes. Bold hues and tones converge with feminine silhouettes. Inspired by that era but not restricted to it, Glasgow offers a more casual combination of form and colour. Soft draping, perfect pleating and curvaceous gathering are formidable friends through out this season.
Concentrating on the natural, Glasgow’s use of linen, organic cotton, bamboo and silk voile makes Spring 2010 integral to any woman’s wardrobe. That intoxicating feeling of fresh cotton and the beautiful drape of bamboo are woven into sumptuously designed pieces.
Blossoming optimism, a sense of joy in the world and the new decade upon us, make this collection primordial. Through nature friendly textiles and woman friendly designs, Glasgow serves us the blossoming excitement for the new era.
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Jennifer Glasgow has created a precisely joyful collection of separates and dresses that encompass the attitude she aspires to in the season of new beginnings.
Inspired by the 1960’s, the decade of women’s burgeoning freedom, Jennifer explores their optimism through youthful colour and refined shapes. Bold hues and tones converge with feminine silhouettes. Inspired by that era but not restricted to it, Glasgow offers a more casual combination of form and colour. Soft draping, perfect pleating and curvaceous gathering are formidable friends through out this season.
Concentrating on the natural, Glasgow’s use of linen, organic cotton, bamboo and silk voile makes Spring 2010 integral to any woman’s wardrobe. That intoxicating feeling of fresh cotton and the beautiful drape of bamboo are woven into sumptuously designed pieces.
Blossoming optimism, a sense of joy in the world and the new decade upon us, make this collection primordial. Through nature friendly textiles and woman friendly designs, Glasgow serves us the blossoming excitement for the new era.
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Jessie's Jersey Loveys
Jessie's Jersey Loveys - Beautiful, funky scarves for beautiful, funky people.
Jessie is a stay at home mother living in London, Ontario. One day she was looking for something fun, colourful and interesting to wear... and the Jersey Lovey was born.
They are called Jersey Loveys because they are made of Jersey fabric and they will be your new lovey when you wear it! They are neither too warm nor too cool.
This is a timeless, classic, creative and fun accessory fit for anyone's wardrobe. There are so many colors it's hard to choose a favourite, so you can pick one for each outfit!
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Jessie is a stay at home mother living in London, Ontario. One day she was looking for something fun, colourful and interesting to wear... and the Jersey Lovey was born.
They are called Jersey Loveys because they are made of Jersey fabric and they will be your new lovey when you wear it! They are neither too warm nor too cool.
This is a timeless, classic, creative and fun accessory fit for anyone's wardrobe. There are so many colors it's hard to choose a favourite, so you can pick one for each outfit!
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Joeann Pearson
Joeann Pearson started working with glass in 1997 and since then has been selling her stained glass mosaics and pendants at juried art shows and stores. One of her large mosaics was used in the Walt Disney tv movie "Harriet The Spy". Her work has been sent as gifts by customers to almost every country of the world. Joeann's art is inspired by nature as well as other forms of spirituality especially ancient Goddess traditions. Nature was at the centre of these traditions and she hopes her work reminds people of their connection to these traditions and of their importance in our lives today. The Purple Thumb carries a wide selection of her Celtic Tree Pendants, each comes on a card with it's ancient Celtic meaning.
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Kaleida Eclectics
Vicki Gregory, owner of Kaleida Eclectics is a self-taught jewelry designer with an artistic background based in the rolling foothills of Western Quebec.
Her creations are earthy and organic with a little sparkle - designed to last with balance, comfort and quality
materials in mind.
She is a magpie for all things shiny and colourful and can often be found in her home studio surrounded by wire, metals and beads. Passionate about metals - Brass, copper or silver find a way into all her designs.
Vicki believes in supporting handmade, and will often incorporate artisan made or fair trade beads
and charms into her designs.
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Her creations are earthy and organic with a little sparkle - designed to last with balance, comfort and quality
materials in mind.
She is a magpie for all things shiny and colourful and can often be found in her home studio surrounded by wire, metals and beads. Passionate about metals - Brass, copper or silver find a way into all her designs.
Vicki believes in supporting handmade, and will often incorporate artisan made or fair trade beads
and charms into her designs.
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Kali Clothing
Kālī ( काल ी ) n. is the Hindu Mother Goddess who personifies nature’s duality. She represents life-giving creative processes as well as life-taking destructive processes. Long misunderstood as merely a symbol of death and destruction, Kali is a destroyer of human ignorance but also a Goddess who brings creativity and preserves world order.
Kali Clothing is focused in providing unique designs, on sweatshop and cruelty free apparel that isn't your generic silkscreened tee!
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Karen Prokopec
Karen Prokopec creates beautiful acrylic painting on canvas. Karen describes her paintings as an exploration of color, never knowing what will become of them as they evolve. Karen can often be found painting in her third floor studio in the wee hours of the morning with a cat (or two) on her lap.
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Kitsch
Kitsch - Clothing
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Laura Manser Jewellery
Laura Manser Jewellery .... Sterling Silver Jewellery made from silver clay.
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Leah Rainely
Leah Rainey grew up in Muskoka.
In 1996, she moved to England to study art at Loughborough College of Art. She then went on to study painting at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. Leah spent the next 10 years living in the UK; painting and exhibiting in England and Scotland. She has now returned to Canada permanently and is currently based in Toronto.
Through the use of images and collected descriptions from the everyday; magazines, newspapers, film, the internet, Rainey travels through a process of exploring the ground between how we associate and combine observation. Her work focuses on a fascination with observation and the gradual alteration of partially formed, information.
Linear marks carved through thick applications of paint call to mind the origin of drawing, while thin veils of colour create a tension between the abstract surface and physical imagery. What remains is precious and animated as the viewer sees what remains from Rainey’s progression and thoughtful observation.
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In 1996, she moved to England to study art at Loughborough College of Art. She then went on to study painting at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. Leah spent the next 10 years living in the UK; painting and exhibiting in England and Scotland. She has now returned to Canada permanently and is currently based in Toronto.
Through the use of images and collected descriptions from the everyday; magazines, newspapers, film, the internet, Rainey travels through a process of exploring the ground between how we associate and combine observation. Her work focuses on a fascination with observation and the gradual alteration of partially formed, information.
Linear marks carved through thick applications of paint call to mind the origin of drawing, while thin veils of colour create a tension between the abstract surface and physical imagery. What remains is precious and animated as the viewer sees what remains from Rainey’s progression and thoughtful observation.
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Letitia Henville
Letitia Henville is a graduate student of English Literature in Toronto. She incorporates items that she finds on her various travels with vintage and glass beads to create a fun, flirty sense of romantic jewelery.
Her pieces are the perfect splash to a summer outfit.
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MagZ-BagZ
Megan Turvolgyi is a Mum of 2 and a wife of 1, from Oakville, Ontario. Megan started her business MagZ-BagZ, while on maternity leave with her second child. The corporate world was not cutting it so she started her own business, one that provided for flexibility and creative self-expression, and left the day job in May, 2009. Megan's background is varied with both public and private sector experience and an MBA, but no designing history, until now. Designing was simply a passion put into action!
A strong biz management background was key to the start up of MagZ-BagZ but the designing has come through a lot of trial and error! MagZ-BagZ began with one bag, The Large Sling Fling, and now the Lifestyle bag line has expanded to include 11 styles in nine colours - with more additions in the works!
MagZ-BagZ are all about self-expression while getting the job done - the BagZ help you haul things but do it with bright, bold colours and patterns - they are happy bags! Hence the slogan "Wear Your Colours!" - carry what needs carrying but do it with what makes you, well...you!
Be unique and expressive with a MagZ-BagZ!
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A strong biz management background was key to the start up of MagZ-BagZ but the designing has come through a lot of trial and error! MagZ-BagZ began with one bag, The Large Sling Fling, and now the Lifestyle bag line has expanded to include 11 styles in nine colours - with more additions in the works!
MagZ-BagZ are all about self-expression while getting the job done - the BagZ help you haul things but do it with bright, bold colours and patterns - they are happy bags! Hence the slogan "Wear Your Colours!" - carry what needs carrying but do it with what makes you, well...you!
Be unique and expressive with a MagZ-BagZ!
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Mapletree Hill
MapleTree Hill offers locally handcrafted, environmentally friendly soy candles in a variety of scents and sizes. Try one of their “Canadian Inspired” scents or their luxurious Massage Candles.
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Marta
Marta... Local beach music artist
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Melanie Peterson
Melanie Peterson... Local beach music artist
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Melisma
“Turn, give me a glance, and lay thy bright long eyes upon me”
Asakda Mala, 6th century Sri Lankan poet.
Melisma invites you to step into the sensual luxury of bygone times. Inspired by ancient patterns from the royal courts of Sri Lanka, Melisma creates intricate wire work designs in 18 carat gold, sterling silver and copper, embellished with fresh water pearls, gemstones, Swarovksi crystals and vintage beads.
Designer Aparna Halpé brings an eye for detail, and a command of the poetry of color and texture to her wire work. Using traditional and innovative wire work techniques, she creates pieces that nudge your imagination down the most delightful paths.
Go ahead, create your own story – custom work is welcome!
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Asakda Mala, 6th century Sri Lankan poet.
Melisma invites you to step into the sensual luxury of bygone times. Inspired by ancient patterns from the royal courts of Sri Lanka, Melisma creates intricate wire work designs in 18 carat gold, sterling silver and copper, embellished with fresh water pearls, gemstones, Swarovksi crystals and vintage beads.
Designer Aparna Halpé brings an eye for detail, and a command of the poetry of color and texture to her wire work. Using traditional and innovative wire work techniques, she creates pieces that nudge your imagination down the most delightful paths.
Go ahead, create your own story – custom work is welcome!
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Mubanga
Mubanga.... Cards
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My Belle Bijoux
My Belle Bijoux creates pendants, rings, bracelets, earrings and broches from wood and wire. A must see!
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Nancy's Bead Artistry
Nancy Downard is the creator of Nancy’s Bead Artistry. Her jewellery making stems from her love
of crystals and minerals, a love she discovered several years ago when she began learning about each
one’s unique spiritual and healing properties.
“For me, crystals are spiritual and I consider the metaphysical properties of each one when I’m choosing
stones for my necklaces. And when I don’t use stones, I choose important colours because colours
have meaning and significance as well.”
She began creating necklaces for herself and sharing them with family and friends.
"I started making necklaces because I loved the idea of surrounding myself with the beauty and abundance of nature."
Her beautiful creations soon captured the attention of others.
Nancy is a registered nurse who spends her days helping people access beds in long-term care homes.
She is mom to three grown children, nana to two young grandchildren and lives in London, Ontario with
her husband and two Cocker Spaniels.
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of crystals and minerals, a love she discovered several years ago when she began learning about each
one’s unique spiritual and healing properties.
“For me, crystals are spiritual and I consider the metaphysical properties of each one when I’m choosing
stones for my necklaces. And when I don’t use stones, I choose important colours because colours
have meaning and significance as well.”
She began creating necklaces for herself and sharing them with family and friends.
"I started making necklaces because I loved the idea of surrounding myself with the beauty and abundance of nature."
Her beautiful creations soon captured the attention of others.
Nancy is a registered nurse who spends her days helping people access beds in long-term care homes.
She is mom to three grown children, nana to two young grandchildren and lives in London, Ontario with
her husband and two Cocker Spaniels.
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Nina
Nina - Crochet jewellery
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Poppyseed Creative Living
Transforming used furniture it into funky, one-of-a-kind décor for your home or cottage.
Poppyseed Creative Living is part passion, part promise.
My passion: making the old new, art that works, and pieces that serve a purpose.
My promise: originality, craftsmanship, and a process that's green, green, green.
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Poppyseed Creative Living is part passion, part promise.
My passion: making the old new, art that works, and pieces that serve a purpose.
My promise: originality, craftsmanship, and a process that's green, green, green.
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Retiro
Retiro is a train station, a park and a song, as well as inspiration for jewellery designer Heather Cook who has been creating brightly coloured one of a kind creations since 2004.
Custom and bridal orders are always welcome.
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Custom and bridal orders are always welcome.
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Rickson Jewellery
Rickson Jewellery.... Jewellery
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Samantha S
Samantha S - Clothing
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Sassmowth Designs
Sassmowth Designs.... Cards
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Sassy Peacock
Sassy Peacock designs are inspired by the modern woman - dynamic and charismatic yet classy and fashionable. Sassy Peacock's jewelry is stylish, hand-made featuring European and Swarovski crystals, and an array of unique beads and findings as well as a collection of sterling silver and sterling silver overlay products.
Their products are hypoallergenic and nickel free with customers' satisfaction guaranteed. Sassy Peacock welcomes requests for custom designs. Whether it's for your bridal party or a loved one, they will work with you to create something to meet your special needs.
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Silhouette Jewel
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Simple Pursuits
Simple Pursuits was created by Brooke during a major career change. Creating beautiful jewelry was a welcome retreat. She enjoys creating jewelry that is earthy but elegant; glamorous but still practical for everyday wear.
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So-Fine
So-Fine™ began its endeavors in Vancouver, B.C in 2001 and has been growing steadily ever since. In October of 2006, the company expanded east to make its mark on the legendary Montreal fashion scene.
The inspiration for So-Fine™ is rooted in being fashionable, functional, comfortable and fun. These qualities are key in having a garment that satisfies on many levels. So-Fine™ clothing is extremely diverse and has styles ranging between fashionable day-to-day attire, black tie finery and funkadelic party wear.
Integrity and soulful intentions are the basis of So-Fine’s™ business ethics and standards. So-Fine™ is 100% Canadian owned and operated and all So-Fine™ products are manufactured with the highest integrity in Canada.
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The inspiration for So-Fine™ is rooted in being fashionable, functional, comfortable and fun. These qualities are key in having a garment that satisfies on many levels. So-Fine™ clothing is extremely diverse and has styles ranging between fashionable day-to-day attire, black tie finery and funkadelic party wear.
Integrity and soulful intentions are the basis of So-Fine’s™ business ethics and standards. So-Fine™ is 100% Canadian owned and operated and all So-Fine™ products are manufactured with the highest integrity in Canada.
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Skarce
Skarce - Jewellery
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Slush Kouture Inc
Slush Kouture Inc.... Clothing
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Stafford Jewellery Design
Stafford Jewellery Design was recently created by designer, Susan Stafford. After years abroad and studying various fields of art, Susan has returned back to Toronto, Canada, inspired to make jewellery for the modern woman. Stafford Jewellery Design's concept is to offer jewellery that is beautiful AND affordable. The pieces can be worn with those favorite old jeans and t-shirt, or to the boardroom and then out to a cocktail party. The jewellery is versatile, unique and each piece is one-of-a-kind.
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Sue's Designs
I LOVE JEWELERY.....
I have always been fascinated with Crystals so I decided to teach myself and create my own design of Jewelery.
These pieces are all One Of A Kind, made with top quality Crystals, Semi-Precious Stones and Sterling Silver. I live in Toronto and am extremely committed to creating each piece with pride. If you are not satisfied, I will give you a full refund.
Custom and Bridal orders are available upon request. If you want another colour, I can make it for you.
Contact The Purple Thumb to place your order.
If you purchase from independent artists, it allows us to be more creative for you...We thank you for your support.
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I have always been fascinated with Crystals so I decided to teach myself and create my own design of Jewelery.
These pieces are all One Of A Kind, made with top quality Crystals, Semi-Precious Stones and Sterling Silver. I live in Toronto and am extremely committed to creating each piece with pride. If you are not satisfied, I will give you a full refund.
Custom and Bridal orders are available upon request. If you want another colour, I can make it for you.
Contact The Purple Thumb to place your order.
If you purchase from independent artists, it allows us to be more creative for you...We thank you for your support.
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Sugarloaf
Experience handmade soap from scratch made with premium oils and emollients such as olive oil and shea butter to gently clean and condition your skin. Not only are cold process soaps 100% biodegradable, but they are naturally free of detergents, sulphates, and phosphates which makes them a good move for your skin and the environment. Choose from over a dozen scents to soothe, invigorate or escape. It's an affordable luxury you'll soon wonder how you lived without!
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Tajoux
The artisan and driving force behind these unique creations is Tania Ramirez.
Hailing from El Salvador, Tania has spent the last 20 years in beautiful London Ontario Canada. As a self-taught jewellery maker, this fun loving creator likes to keep her pieces fun and often finds inspiration in art, music and fashion.
Tania’s colourful creations embody her devotion to hard work, while maintaining a sense of fun and quirkiness. Among the many pieces Tania brings to life, she is particularly fond of working with silver, gold, glass and gemstones. She will always find a way to create something memorable and timeless with an elegance any woman would be proud to wear.
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Hailing from El Salvador, Tania has spent the last 20 years in beautiful London Ontario Canada. As a self-taught jewellery maker, this fun loving creator likes to keep her pieces fun and often finds inspiration in art, music and fashion.
Tania’s colourful creations embody her devotion to hard work, while maintaining a sense of fun and quirkiness. Among the many pieces Tania brings to life, she is particularly fond of working with silver, gold, glass and gemstones. She will always find a way to create something memorable and timeless with an elegance any woman would be proud to wear.
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Tania B.
"Tania B." is a collection of jewellery and accessories designed and handmade by Canadian artist Tania Battah. Being born and raised in Montreal, QC, from where she continually draws her inspiration, fashion-forward sense of style and multi-cultural influence, just some of the aspects that can be found in all her pieces.
Every piece is made with only the finest quality materials including Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, various semi-precious stones, Czech fire-polished glass beads, sterling silver etc... She is also currently studying to broaden her jewellery design and manufacturing abilities by becoming a certified Goldsmith.
She is frequently asked if she can change the colour of an existing design to match a particular outfit or colour preference a customer has. The answer is YES! She can make whatever changes to a piece of jewellery a customer desires, even to the extent of complete customization.
Not only are her designs beautiful and unique, but another positive aspect of her line is that a portion of the sale of every piece of jewellery and/or accessory is donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. So, in buying any of her designs, not only will you look great wearing them, but you can also feel great knowing that you have made a direct contribution to such an amazing cause.
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Every piece is made with only the finest quality materials including Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, various semi-precious stones, Czech fire-polished glass beads, sterling silver etc... She is also currently studying to broaden her jewellery design and manufacturing abilities by becoming a certified Goldsmith.
She is frequently asked if she can change the colour of an existing design to match a particular outfit or colour preference a customer has. The answer is YES! She can make whatever changes to a piece of jewellery a customer desires, even to the extent of complete customization.
Not only are her designs beautiful and unique, but another positive aspect of her line is that a portion of the sale of every piece of jewellery and/or accessory is donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. So, in buying any of her designs, not only will you look great wearing them, but you can also feel great knowing that you have made a direct contribution to such an amazing cause.
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ThatGirlTra
ThatGirlTra is a self taught jewelery designer and maker. Out of her passion for creativity has blossomed something truly unique. Her pieces are made using various techniques such as beading, wire work, and chainmaille. She also utilizes an eclectic mix of materials that includes silver, stainless steel, wood, precious and semi-precious stones, and more. Everything is expertly handmade with care using quality materials.
Her pieces are often unconventional but always beautiful.
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Her pieces are often unconventional but always beautiful.
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Tickle Me Fashions
Tickle Me Fashions - Cotton housecoats from babies and adults
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TiffyDesigns
TiffyDesigns.... Jewellery
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Vampt
VAMPT is influenced by vintage, media, still life, pop, European style, and the oriental arts. All accessories are conceptualized, designed and hand-crafted in Canada. All VAMPT products are unique, and many accessories are one-of-a-kind.
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With an Indian Touch
Namaste!
I am Radhika, originally a Textile Designer from India and now settled in Toronto for the past 3 years. I have been designing and creating for as long as I can remember, and have been lucky enough to pursue my passion as a full time career.
I come from a rich cultural background and like to express it through the colours, motifs, patterns and techniques used in my Greeting Cards. All designs are adapted from the diverse folk art found in various regions of India.
All cards are printed on an uncoated, eco friendly paper with vegetable inks.
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I am Radhika, originally a Textile Designer from India and now settled in Toronto for the past 3 years. I have been designing and creating for as long as I can remember, and have been lucky enough to pursue my passion as a full time career.
I come from a rich cultural background and like to express it through the colours, motifs, patterns and techniques used in my Greeting Cards. All designs are adapted from the diverse folk art found in various regions of India.
All cards are printed on an uncoated, eco friendly paper with vegetable inks.
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Wendy
Wendy - Jewellery, hats & scarves
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