grown up creativity: make it a handmade kwanzaa

Out of the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa, Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) and Kuumba (Creativity) are my favorite. One because it emphasizes keeping money within the community and supporting our businesses and the other because it focuses on the creative aspects of the season and ceases upon an opportunity to make something by hand and from the heart.
With Kwanzaa fast approaching (December 26 – January 1), I thought I would share some vintage posts of some of my favorite handmade crafters and artisans that have been previously featured on my blog, in my Black DIY series. I offer this to you as a last minute shopping guide with the hope that you will support these artists in the true spirit of Kwanzaa! And remember to make each gift special!
Merry Christmas!
Happy Hanukkah!
Happy Kwanzaa!
Happy New Year!
druChristine Couture – Fashion Designer
Business Information: druChristine Couture
Business Name: druChristine Couture
Founder/Creative Director’s Name: Drue Thompson
Location: Cleveland, Ohio (or as I like to say, WORLD WIDE….through the world wide web!!!)
Business Phone (if applicable): 216.533.5195
Website: www.druchristine.com Email: druewho1@gmail.com
Etsy Page: druChristine

MamaLei Body Essentials – Body & Skincare
Artist/Designer: Ohenewaa White-Ra
Business Name: MamaLei Body Essentials
Location: Philadelphia, PA,
Etsy Shop: etsy.com/shop/MamaLeiBodyEssential
Twitter: @MamaLeibodyEsse

Ioni’s Creations – Unique Crocheted Gifts
Business Name: Ioni’s Creations
Founder/Creative Director’s Name: Ioni Dodson and Ta Ankh
Location: Queens, New York
Business Phone (if applicable): 917 841-6040
Website/Email: piouretsy@aol.com
Etsy Page: http://www.etsy.com/shop/IonisCreations

Soulburbia – Jewelry
Founder/Creative Director’s Name: Rukiya McNair
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Business Phone (if applicable):
Website/Email: www.soulburbia.com and rukiya.mcnair@soulburbia.com
Etsy Page: http://www.etsy.com/shop/RukiyaMcNair

Nzingah Designs – Jewelry
Artist/Designer: Nzingah
Location: South Florida
Website: www.NzingahDesigns.com
Twitter: @sankofaschild
Etsy: www.sankofaschild.etsy.com

Heaven Must Be Like This – Unique Cakes
Business Name: Heaven Must Be Like This
Founder/Creative Director’s Name: Monise L. Seward
Location: Snellville, GA (metro-Atlanta)
Business Phone (if applicable): 678-658-0672
Website: www.HeavenMustBeLikeThis.com
Email: Orders@HeavenMustBeLikeThis.com
Twitter Page: @HvnMstBLikeThis


Venus Visuals – Jewelry
Business Name: Venus Visuals
Founder/Creative Director’s Name: Imani Bilal (Creative Designer) Imani & Muslimah Bilal (Founders)
Location: Washington DC/VA/MD
Business Phone (if applicable): (202) 704-2658
Website: www.venusvisualsonline.com
Email: venusvisuals@gmail.com
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