Yellow Leaf Broken Plate Pendant with Vintage Dangle Beads
Raven, Hand Colored Woodcut with Letterpress
Jade Drop Earrings
Monster Truck long-sleeved infant t-shirt
Palmistry by Worndress
Jenny Jen 42 is a place where Jen McBrien can present new finds,thoughts and memories, as well as show her new creations. jennyjen...the name given to her new life...42 the age she became a kid again.
May 28, 2009
BEST at Artstar
The weather this weekend is going to be perfect for a little travel, some great shopping and hanging out at one of the coolest DIY craft shows on the east coast. It’s the Art Star Craft Bazaar and it’s this weekend at Penns Landing Great Plaza, Saturday and Sunday (may 30-31) from 11AM to 6PM. Over 100 artists and crafters! Get there early and get one of a 250 free tote bags (silk-screened with Julie’s west’s Bazaar Logo) and filled with gifts from sponsors, vendors and coupons for area restaurants and shops. So, when is the last time you’ve been to Philly the City of Love? Less than 2 hours away on a beautiful sunny day in the 70’s. Stop by to visit these BEST members who will represent the Baltimore handmade scene:
Nandi bag by Dari
Nandi bag by Dari
May 26, 2009
My Buddies at Art Star
I thought I would sweeten your idea of traveling up to Philly for the day from B-more t0 come t0 art star... Its less than 2 hours away...I've done it in an hour and 15.....the weather is suppose to be great...live music...great vendors and look who else is traveling there to sell their wares....many from B-more with my hat buddies from Brooklyn...go ahead and wet your whistle..Check the BEST blog soon to see who from BEST will be there!
Folk Garden Tunic in Plum by Red Prairie Press
Awesome Tees by Spaghetti Kiss
The Carmelita Hat by Rocks and Salt
May 24, 2009
Art Star Coming Very Soon!
So sorry about lack of posts. This is the hectic time of HSA, AP's and other no child left behind horro stories of school tests and nonsense routines. These weeks really drag me down and then I have to find hidden energies for making! This weekend coming up is artstar in Philly. My first tie and I am SO EXCITED! I've been crazy making more pleasted birdy bags, pillows and small pouches and clutches. If you're in the Philly area, please stop by. Do some early shopping here for the Artstar vendor lists. Here are some of my favorites:
SaraSmedley's line of butcher’s aprons are inspired, in part, by aprons worn by her grandfather when he cooked.
Alison Tauber, a graduate of the textile & surface design program of the F I T in New York Citystarted her own line of screen printed clothing and housewares in the spring of 2008. With her eponymous line Alison strives to create art that is beautiful, comfortable and usable.
Spread the love is meant to do exactly that – spread the love – one little doodle at a time.These doodles definitely take me back to one of favorite design styles of 60's saturday cartoons and kids decor!
May 5, 2009
and now for some more tilt-shifted time-lapse short filmsby Keith Loutit
Bathtub IV from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.
I absolutley love this one as well as the music...thanks Patrick for sharing!
“CLEMENTINE” (Megan Washington)
Performed by Washington
© 2008 J Albert & Son Pty Limited
Used with permission
myspace.com/meganwashington
May 4, 2009
Rites Of Spring - Nudes - Live 1985 9:30 Club
and now for something to make Monday better....who else was there? if I could transport myself back to a time and place...it would be right here..the old 9:30 club watching Rites of Spring...
May 3, 2009
One more week for Mothers Day!
How good have you been to your mother lately? Make it up to her with a hand made item from Jennyjen42! A unique line of handmade gifts that are fresh, practical and have a fun sense of spirit and nostalgia to them. Featuring narrative pillows and hand bags inspired by the bird parties that are frequently held around JennyJen’s bird feeder in her back yard in Baltimore. Jennyjen products accessorize wardrobe and home in a fun range of campy to classic at affordable prices. A perfect gift for any mother. Jennyjen will be at the Squidfire DIY Art Mart this Saturday, May 9., in Mt Vernon Square from 11-6 PM..rain or shine! OR check out the latest items at jennyjen 42.etsy.com
May 1, 2009
Apr 29, 2009
SquidFire's 2009 Spring Art Mart
Saturday May 9, 11-6pm Mt. Vernon Square (Between Charles and Cathedral Streets)
Baltimore, MD 21201
Click here for mapJoin over 50 of the best local and regional crafters and artists as they display their handmade wares in the most beautiful park in the city. The event goes on rain or shine. I'll be there as well as a number of my fellow BEST buddies. I'll be posting more this week on who will be there. Hope to see you there!
Apr 21, 2009
Design as If you Give A Damn!
I saw Cameron Sinclair speak last night at MICA and I feel I have to share this with as many people that I can...I was amazed! I am constantly knocked over by the hope and humanity and positive outpouring of these contemporary hero's. Obama gave me tear jerking hope that I never thought I would experience in my life time. That is so sad to even admit it. Last night's lecture by Cameron Sinclair, founder of Architects for Humanity spicked my puch of hope even further. Here is Sinclair's talk at the TED awards that is so worth spending 23 minutes watching. It makes want to do something way more than my little birdy contributions to the world...but perhaps find a better way to imsprier my studnets to get involve and mae a difference. And that it can all happen with DESIGN!
TED AWARDS
TED AWARDS
Apr 18, 2009
Adventureland
So Mildred and I had a ladies night out with Indian Food and a good movie. We both graduated from Towson State in 1985...actually Mildred graduated a semester early in 1984....but we both ended up in the misery of artistic degrees...me, with a BS degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Painting...Mildred with a double major in English and Spanish...I believe her concentration was in Creative writing. Both of us having to move back home to horrible jobs in retail...Mildred did some time in the housewares department of the Hecht Company...me with a hipper Job at Kemp Mill Records that only lead to more retail jobs closer to the city so I could move out of my parents house.
So of course the movie of choice tonight was "Adventureland" .And yes I believe director Greg Mottola got 1987 right! He nailed the outcast poets returning to the homeland right...the job prospects.....and of course the awesome soundtrack. Check out the playlist here on The Playlist blog. I'm listening to the Rolling Stones' Top right now as I type.
Apr 13, 2009
What's UP with Matt Stephens
so...you remember that bib I love from when I was a little one under my Aunt Anna's Christmas Tree....those amazing images form the early 60's ....and here it is, from one of my favorite artist...Matt Stephens.
I'm diggin' these felt figures too! Let's hope for some good spring sales so I can purchase a print soon!
Apr 10, 2009
Sneak Peek
So I've been working my butt off getting ready for the spring season. I am so happy to get my sewing machine back from repairs and a much needed tune up! My back up Kenmore helped greatly over the past two weeks but now I can put it away for a rest.
I'm not going to post any new items in my shop, giving the Richmond people first dibs. Here are sneak peak into what will be new from Jennyjen this spring.
Apr 8, 2009
Happy Spring
I am wonderfully on spring break and trying to enjoyed this wonderful weather even when it decides to snow on my parade. The trees have burst with beautiful colors and the daffodils have exploded. The cardinals are out as well as the finches and of course the Robins. I'm sorry for not posting since March. The death of Louie has been a sad one and I've been doing my best to keep Chuckie happy and occupied, as well as myself. I have my spring schedule for the craft season. I'm pretty proud that my goal of getting out of Maryland has grown...notice 2 mre out of state shows!
Here is is:
Spring Bada Bing in Richmond , Sunday, April 19
Squidfire Spring Art Mart, Saturday, May9
ArtStar,Philadelphia, Saturday, May 30th from 11-6pm & Sunday, May 31st from 11-6pm
Great Grapes Wine Festival with the Baltimore Etsy Street Team - June 13-14, 2009
Pile of Craft - June 20, 2009
and hopefully Artscape, July 17-19,2009
Squidfire Spring Art Mart, Saturday, May9
ArtStar,Philadelphia, Saturday, May 30th from 11-6pm & Sunday, May 31st from 11-6pm
Great Grapes Wine Festival with the Baltimore Etsy Street Team - June 13-14, 2009
Pile of Craft - June 20, 2009
and hopefully Artscape, July 17-19,2009
Mar 25, 2009
a very sad day
i am sad to report that my dear Louie past away today of liver failure. His last quiet meow's were sounded this morning on that trip to the vet. He was such a great fella..always on watch duty, greeter at the door, constant visitor of the sweatshop, oversee-er of all tunafish cans. He is survived by his brother Chuck who will be a very spoiled boy from his moma in hope to make up for Louie's absence. He will surely be missed. He is playing with his favorite cat nip mice and chasing lazer beans.
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Mar 18, 2009
New Mr. Pinky PEacock Tote
Three exterior packets, one large flap pocket in the front and two side pockets that are perfect for water or baby bottles, or a thermos full of coffee.
Interior is lined with Anna Griffin's Darcey set, Silhouette Floral in Red, and Michelle Engel Bensko, Birds in Natural, Dogwood Fabric for the sides and pockets.
Check it out here at my shop.
Mar 17, 2009
Giveaway Reminder
Just a reminder, as if you need one, that springtime is almost here! To celebrate, B.E.S.T. put together this mega-giveaway of springtime goods just for you. All you need to do is be on their mailing list and leave a comment on the original post here about a favorite work from one of the many talented BEST artists. ( and yes, jennyjen is one of them) If you are not on the mailing list yet, you are missing out on giveaways and newsletters delivered straight to your inbox (we promise to not be annoying, we only send you mail a few times a year.) So, what are you waiting for? Sign up now!
In this giveaway you will find work from these great BEST artists
1. Jersey Girl Design 2. A Stone's Throw 3. nfall2rt designstudio 4. Greenstartstudio 5. Yummy & Company 6. Herekitty Pretties 7. The Baker's Wife 8. The Giving Tree 9. Zetta 10. Tigerlillyshop
In this giveaway you will find work from these great BEST artists1. Jersey Girl Design 2. A Stone's Throw 3. nfall2rt designstudio 4. Greenstartstudio 5. Yummy & Company 6. Herekitty Pretties 7. The Baker's Wife 8. The Giving Tree 9. Zetta 10. Tigerlillyshop
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