Amber Coppings

Reminder: Open Studio this Weekend!

In case you missed last week’s post on the event, here’s a friendly reminder to let you know that my Open Studio Sale with Adam Shreckhise is this Saturday December 17th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you’re in the Pittsburgh area and you’d like to stop by, please RSVP and I will send more »

Xmittens on KDKA!

See great items from Xmittens, Wildcard, Pavement, Pageboy Salon & Boutigue, Alicia Kachmar, Tree Pittsburgh, RagTrader Vintage, Whimsical Wonders, and more. Hooray for Lawrenceville! Watch the video in 3 easy steps: 1. Click here. 2. Scroll down, click on page 2 of the videos. 3. Find the video titled “This Week Marks Buy Local Pittsburgh more »

Featured Stockists: M Vintage & Marmalade Jewelry

This week I’m featuring two more shops that carry Xmittens in addition to a plethora of other intriguing goods. Once again if you’re looking to stay handmade and local this holiday season, I recommend checking out these places if they’re in your area. First up, M Vintage! Located in Jonesborough, TN, here’s how the owner more »

My E-Book: Sell Successfully on Etsy!

Many people encouraged me to write this E-Book (my first “How To”) and I’m proud to say it’s finally ready for mass consumption! In this E-Book I share all that I’ve learned from over 5 years of selling my work online. It’s oriented towards people who have not, or just recently opened an Etsy shop more »

Open Studio Sale with Amber Coppings and Adam Shreckhise

On Saturday December 17th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Adam Shreckhise and I will open our doors in Stanton Heights for an open studio sale! I will be offering an assortment of my wares including Xmittens and bubbles scarves. Adam’s finished paintings from PAM will also be available. If you’re in the Pittsburgh area more »

Buy a Jacket, Help the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh!

Last month it was the Food Bank, this month it’s the library. During the week of December 11th – 18th , $10 for every jacket sold and $1 from all other items will be donated to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Even better, join fellow artist Adam Shreckhise and I for our Open Studio Sale more »

Featured Stockists: Shuze Boutique & Whimsies Incognito

This week I’m featuring two more shops that offer a mix of handmade crafts, including mine! Once again if you’re looking to stay handmade and local this holiday season, I recommend checking out these places if they’re in your area. First up, Shuze Boutique! Located on the eastern side of Pennsylvania near Lehigh University, Shuze more »

Featured Stockists: The Artisan Gallery and Lake Erie Artists Gallery

For those of you who live in the Northampton area of Massachusetts, you may be familiar with The Artisan Gallery. The Artisan Gallery has been around for more than 25 years and features a variety of goods from all different artists. They sell handmade fine art items like pottery and prints, but also functional items more »

I’m Thankful For…

…my customers! Like Corben Scotton who is traversing on foot (and in his new Xmittens) all the way across the U.S this fall/winter! And the lovely Stef Moser who was caught hooping in her hand-dyed Xmittens this summer at the Three Rivers Arts Festival in Pittsburgh (she also makes fantastic hoops!). Your support of my more »

Featured Shop: Pavement

Just like last week, this week I’m featuring another one of Lawrenceville’s greatest little shops (there are many!). Check out Pavement! Source Pavement has been around since 2006 and boasts a beautifully selected collection of shoes, clothing and hand-made accessories by local, indie, and eco-designers, including me! If you’re doing holiday shopping in Pittsburgh I more »