
WhackyShack is taking a short break
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AbbieandBrady on Dec 22, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese heart ornaments are absolutely darling!! And they are made so well! Love them!!! Thank you SO very much!!!
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Carma on Dec 21, 2020
3 out of 5 starsThe mask is pretty and shipped on time. I didn't realize the straps went around the head—which doesn't work for me. I need the ones that go around the ears. The mask doesn't fit tight to my face—it gaps on the top and sides. I will try to wash it and shrink it.
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Beverly on Dec 18, 2020
1 out of 5 starsI have not received my book. Please send shipping details. Beverly
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Kate on Nov 21, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese are so cute! I can't wait to give them out to the book club!
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Anne on Jul 31, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis mask is perfect! The handiwork is of superb quality, the design is cool, and finally, I have a mask that prevents my glasses from fogging up. Thanks so much! I also love the gift tags you included--I'll be ordering those next.
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Anne on Jul 31, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis mask is perfect! The handiwork is of superb quality, the design is cool, and finally, I have a mask that prevents my glasses from fogging up. Thanks so much! I also love the gift tags you included--I'll be ordering those next.
About WhackyShack
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A recent paint project.
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The garden outhouse! Nope we don't use it. It's just for show. LOL!
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A Goodwill find gets upcycled with a happy paint job!
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One of my luxury bird residences!
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Henry. The studio cat with attitude.
About The WhackyShack
In the United States, there are more than 200,000 people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year. In 2009 I was one of them. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that can affect movement and motor skills, cause muscle stiffness and pain, slurred speech, balance instability and more. Currently there is no cure - only treatments to help relieve the symptoms and maintain quality of life.
One “therapy” discovered and practiced by many Parkinson’s patients is art. For some, like me, art has been a lifelong hobby. Others have discovered their talent only after their diagnosis was made. It is thought that the medications prescribed to relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease inspire and enhance creativity. Whatever the reason, Parkinson’s patients find an escape in the world of art.
I was born with a love of art and I learned at an early age about “upcycling” although it wasn’t called that back then. My mother and grandmother were upcycling artists in their own way. I watched as they took scraps of fabrics leftover from sewing projects or even harvested from outgrown clothing, cast off curtains, rugs, flour sacks, etc. and pieced them together into beautiful quilts. Those stunning pieces of art weren’t admired or saved as heirlooms. Instead, they were, out of necessity, used by family members to keep beds warm at night.
Everything in my shop is made by hand, by me unless otherwise noted, in my tiny studio. My shop is by no means overflowing. That is because Parkinson's makes me a very slow worker! Projects take longer to complete these days. But regardless of the time they take, I still continue to try new things. This, as you may have discovered, makes my Etsy shop a bit of a hodge podge! But that’s just the way it’s going to be. It is indeed a Whacky Shack!
Covid has changed the lives of everyone. For me and my sister, it has brought about a new project. The Barbie Christmas Donation Project will see refurbished Barbies paired with new handsewn wardrobes and decorative storage boxes. These are being donated to needy kids this holiday season. You can read this story and follow our progress or check out many other stories on my blog at Whackyshack.com. It includes art, recipes, home decor, gardening art ideas, and more. It will also allow you to follow my journey with Parkinson’s Disease.
“Reality is for those with no imagination.”
Thank you for stopping by!
Pamela
Shop members
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Pamela Hammond
Owner, Designer, Creator
Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2009. I use my art as therapy as I try new things and also transform the cast offs of others into once again useful art pieces.
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Amy Pohl
Designer, Creator
A full time nurse and mother of two growing boys, Amy is also a photographer, lover of travel and my #1 aid and helper who also takes me to visit the thrift stores and flea markets that I love.
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Julie Ockman
Designer Creator
Recently retired, Julie is currently has her hands full working on the Barbie Christmas Donation Project. Her days are spent sewing Barbie clothes for refurbished dolls that will be packaged and donated to needy kids this coming holiday season.
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I will be happy to consider any project you have in mind. Just send me a message and we'll chat!
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I will gift wrap your item if you like. A gift card or handmade gift tag will be included . Message me at the time of purchase to give me details - birthday, wedding, man, woman, child. etc. so that I can use appropriate paper and ribbons.