EGChuHandcrafted
Berkeley, California |
Announcement Handcrafted with love—unique gift items for your friends or yourself!
Announcement
Handcrafted with love—unique gift items for your friends or yourself!
All Items
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DIY Blockprint+Stitch Kit
$22.00Only 2 left -
Embroidery Hoop Framed Chords
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Embroidery Hoop Framed Flower
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Embroidery Hoop Framed Love/Heart
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Embroidery Hoop Framed Acorn
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Embroidery Hoop Framed Blue Bird
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Embroidery Hoop Framed Orange Bird
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Embroidery Hoop Framed Boba Art
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Embroidery Hoop Framed Pineapple Art
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Persimmon Zip Pouch
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Blockprint Bird Zip Pouch
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Blockprint Leaf Zip Pouch
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Blockprint Acorns Zip Pouch
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Block print Black Zip Pouch with Red Yellow Circles
$12.00 -
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Bountiful Fruits—Blockprinted Cards
$20.00 -
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Flying Pig Greeting Card
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Strawberries Greeting Card
$6.00Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart -
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DIY Sock Creature Kit: Orange/Navy Triangles
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DIY Sock Creature Kit: Navy and Teal
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Handbound Orange Leaf Sculptural Square Book
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Handbound HardCover Stab Book
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Upcycled LP Record: Handbound Sewn Journal
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Handbound SoftCover Journal
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Bird on a Wire & Friends—Pack of 5 Cards/Envelopes
$15.00 -
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Sea Life—Pack of 5 Cards/Envelopes
$15.00Only 1 left -
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Bougainvillea Blossom—Pack of 5 Cards/Envelopes
$15.00 -
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Bird Conversations—Pack of 5 Cards/Envelopes
$15.00 -
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Bird Walk—Pack of 5 Cards/Envelopes
$15.00 -
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Beeswax Collage Images—Variety Pack: 5 Different Animal Images/Envelopes
$15.00 -
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Beeswax Collage Images—Variety Pack A: 5 Different Images/Envelopes
$15.00 -
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Bird Collage Mug and Matching Stationery Set of 6 Cards
$25.00Only 1 left -
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Leaves from Travels
$59.00 -
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Original Beeswax Collage Art—Garden Flower/Purple Butterfly
$50.00 -
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Original Beeswax Collage Art—Butterfly and Floral
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Original Beeswax Collage Art—Cincinnati Bird
$59.00 -
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Original Beeswax Collage Art—Tortoise and Seashell
$40.00
Reviews
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stellaneumeyer on Jun 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsCharming and colorful piece of artwork which will brighten any room.
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stellaneumeyer on Jun 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful cards between the artwork and the paper quality.
Its always nice to have tasteful cards on hand for any occasion. very prompt response from the owner and i received the items within a week. -
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Anna lee on Jun 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsReally fun to make. The directions were clear and contained photos. She included enough fabric and ink to make lots of stitched loveliness.
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Suzanne on Jun 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsVery beautiful birdie. I love the simple yet striking design. The cheery colors. I've hung it where I can easily admire it from my computer. Thank you!
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Andrea Walhof-Grisham on Jul 24, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI received the items, and it is even better then expected ! the purse is so fun !
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Jonie on Dec 20, 2016
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely perfect! It has been a pleasure working on this custom order with you. Thank you very much.
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Morgan on Dec 30, 2014
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous hand painted covers and a sturdy and lovely Coptic stitch. Elaine's work is phenomenal. Thank you!
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Morgan on Dec 30, 2014
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely stunning hand painted covers and another perfect, carefully crafted exposed binding. I love these books as they are always one of a kind -- my own little piece of art to carry about...
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Morgan on Dec 30, 2014
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous book, perfect hand binding! If I could only use one word, it would be "lovely." Thank you for another beautifully crafted work.
About EGChuHandcrafted
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Sculptural book
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Actual vinyl record and album sleeve as book covers
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Paste paper covers on handbound books
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Sharing my handmade items at a craft fair!
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Sock creatures!
handbound books • cards • jewelry • sock creatures • beeswax/encaustic art
HANDBOUND BOOKS
Combining both traditional and modern bookbinding techniques, I use everyday objects and materials: paper, food packaging, felt, vinyl records, and LEGO pieces.
GREETING CARDS
My graphic design background influences my card designs. Observing actual objects, simplifying them visually, and then creating images out of rubber often brings about an element of surprise. I love the tactile, hands-on process of carving and block printing.
JEWELRY
I reduce my carved images or combine beautiful glass and metal beads to make earrings and bracelets. They have turned out to be great gifts!
SOCK CREATURES
In an article for "Greencraft" magazine, I wrote about upcycling socks and turning familiar items into whimsical, cuddly creatures.
BEESWAX / ENCAUSTIC ART
These are exciting mediums for experimentation—whether using representational images or abstract swirls of color.
Looking forward to creating more objects—both functional and playful—with an eye toward recycling and repurposing materials!
Shop members
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Elaine G. Chu
Owner
I am an art + music educator / book artist / graphic designer / editor, located in northern California.
Production partners
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Produce printing on ceramic mugs only. (All other printing I do by hand.)
Amsterdam, NY
Produce ceramic mugs with custom artwork images which I created
Shop policies
Featuring handbound books, greeting cards, jewelry, sock creatures and more.
Accepted payment methods
- Check
Returns and exchanges
I accept returns on undamaged items in original condition, minus the shipping cost.