crudecrafts
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About crudecrafts
On my own
I live in a small apartment on Buffalo's west side with 2 cats, a pile of fabric, and too much yarn. I spend all my time making things, thinking about making things, or wishing I was making things.
I grew up in a small town where we had to make our own fun, so I learned to make the things I wanted since there was no store to walk to.
I prioritize sustainability in my creative practice and make every effort not to throw away ANYTHING.
All the scraps of fabric are saved and used until they are all but non-existent. In the winter my felted ornaments are stuffed with the remnants from the thrifted sweaters.
You can read more about me in an interview I gave here: http://secondstorie.blogspot.com/2010/11/vendor-spotlight-crude-crats.html
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Elizabeth Switzer
Owner, Maker, Designer
Shop policies
I am a Buffalo based artist, designer, and stuff-maker. I live with 2 cats, a pile of fabric, and too much yarn. I spend all my time making things, thinking about making things, or wishing I was making things.
All items are made with a simple aesthetic that make use of found and repurposed items as often as possible. I use all the fragments and bits of my materials to eliminate as much waste as possible, with a goal of creating a sustainable practice.
I find beauty in the most mundane objects and hope to share that with my customers. Should you have any questions about my work, or my methods please don't hesitate to ask.
Crude: Adjective
1. Rough and Simple
2. Undisguised and unadorned; Plain.
3. In a Natural or Unrefined State.
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If however you are unsatisfied with your purchase please let me know and I will do my best to make it better. I, like so many of this community, believe that personalized service is why buying handmade is so much more rewarding.
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Please let me know if you require an item on short notice and I will do my best to accommodate your needs.