AMAAMO

greetings from guatemala!

2011-01-26T02:05:00.003-05:00

hello. I'm finally back!, I feel so awful that I neglected this space and amamo for so long but the truth is that many changes were occurring in my life and I needed some time to make the transition.

To make a long story short... I got married and moved all the way to Guatemala city, Guatemala!

I've been here for about 4 months now and surprisingly to me, I have adapted very easily. (more on that soon)

My goal is to get amaamo back and running as quickly as possible, but it all depends how easily it would be to find all the screen printing materials, I need to analyze how I will like to keep moving forward with the line (design wise), I need to get the designing going—plus I need to figure out how the shipping and all the logistic involved will work.

All I know at this moment is that I need to get back on my feet and continue working on amaamo, I missed it very much.

amaamo stockists...

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The online store will be closed for a bit due to life changes (I will tell all at the appropriate time), I will be revamping amaamo, need some time to create new designs and products + other factors.

But!, I have great news... fabulous news!, a few weeks ago El Museo del Barrio got in touch with me because they were interested in selling my tees at their gift shop and after meeting with them it was a done deal! — I am so happy beyond words, I am a great admirer of the museum, their cause and feel truly honored.

At this time, amaamo tees will be sold exclusively at El Museo del Barrio in New York City.

The museum spent the last year or so closed since they were going through renovations. They are scheduled to open their new facilities on October 17, 2009, which will include a new gallery, a cafe and courtyard. To join the festivities just click here for additional info.

Please stay tuned, I will be back soon with new amaamo goodness! :)

* For updates, sign up for amaamo's mailing list.

2009-08-13T11:24:00.004-04:00

taking a blog break.

many changes are occuring at this time in my life (good changes!)...

will be back with many stories, surprises and amaamo goodies.

hasta pronto.

xoxo

image source

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The images above are from a design project

I just finished working on for a jewelry designer.

For design services please visit my graphic design website:

www.vegagraphicdesign.com

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new tees for kids in my shop.

more new stuff coming soon!

screen printing class for beginners...

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in my home studio.

for more info, dates + cost

please go here.

* new cushions in the shop!

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These cushions are part of the new products I started to develop

and introduced at the Loisaida Festival + the Renegade Craft Fair.

Most of them are one of a kind and these are the ones

I currently have available... they almost sold out instantly!

more to come soon! --- visit amaamo for more pictures and to shop.

*etsy love

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i am truly inspired and in love with these tribal patterns.

{handprinted fabrics by etsy seller greenolive textiles}

2009-06-02T13:30:00.003-04:00

♥ RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR ♥

megan stelzer + amaamo are joining forces this weekend

and will be selling our crafts in brooklyn's renegade craft fair!

when: sat. 6/6/09 + sun. 6/7/09

where: mccarren Park, Williamsburg Brooklyn

{L train to bedford avenue}

time: 11:00 am — 7:00 pm --- both days.

support the handmade movement!

more info here.

2009 loisaida festival.

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amaamo will be one of the crafters selling at the 2009 Loisaida Festival.
Please feel free to stop by and say hello!
additional info right here.

new freebies

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bookmarks for my clients. free with every purchase --- while supplies last.

More to come + still busy like a bee, the shop will reopen soon.

xoxo

banksy.

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totally inspired by his art + vision.

-- his website right here --

earth day.

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to learn how we can make a difference go here.

Renegade, here we come!

2009-04-07T10:12:00.014-04:00

ok, I was keeping a little secret for almost two months

and now I can finally tell the whole world!

I am a huge fan of the Renegade Craft Fair and have been going religiously for the past 3 years. I love their commitment to the crafting community, mission + purpose --- it has grown to be a wonderful annual event in which all these amazing crafters get the opportunity to showcase and sell their work.

After assisting last year, I decided that I needed to stop daydreaming, take the plunge and to finally make my dreams come true - that's how amaamo was born.

I started taking screen printing classes, designing, developing the brand, working on a website and all the never ending work that entails building a business... thankfully I had my amazing boyfriend by my side, helping me and guiding me through the process.

Well, to make the long story short — my ultimate goal was to show and sell my work by the following year at the fair and this past January decided that I wanted to give it a try and see if my application was accepted.

Since the fee was a bit high the super talented Tess from Nova Design and I got together and decided to join forces and apply together.

Yesterday, we received an email from Renegade saying that are application was accepted and that we were going to be part of the fair this summer!

Tess and I are going to be sharing a tent and I can truly say that I feel very honored to share and experience that moment with such talented designer!

You can check her Etsy shop here.

She creates beautiful jewelry, below is one of my favorites.

I cannot put into words how meaningful this is to me, little by little by dreams are coming true.

I will keep you posted and remind you when the event it's almost near

but FYI, this year's fair will be held June 6 + 7th from 11am to 7pm at the McCarren Park

in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Pictures from previous years here.

Renegade, here we come!

xoxo

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** UPDATE **

For personal reasons Tess won't be able to attend Renegade. I will be sharing the tent instead with Megan Stelzer — check out her fabulous jewelry right here!

inspired by Frida.

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dujour magazine editorial.

found here.

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DVF

she inspires me.

click here to see why.

[the most beautiful tv commercial]

currently loving and inspired...

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by this silk aztec print dress.

by see by chloé.

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pillows --- coming to the shop soon! :)

Made by a professional seamstress in Puerto Rico
and hand silkscreened in Brooklyn by me.

xoxo

hola. hasta pronto.

2009-02-25T23:08:00.002-05:00

++ doing some freelance ++

++ working on new products and designs ++

and cleaning my studio...

I need organization in my workspace --- if not I cannot function :(

still busy like a bee over here... I promised to post soon.

Back to work!

2009-01-26T10:21:00.002-05:00

things are hectic around here! --- I have been working on new designs, developing new products, organizing the studio, doing some freelance work and my list keeps going on! --- but most of it --- I'm enjoying life!... I hope you are doing the same --- I will be back soon with news and surprises! ;)

Image found here.

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Pics from my last trip to Puerto Rico. I spent the most amazing 11 days enjoying life, good food and music with my family and friends.

Do not use images without authorization. © amaamo, 2008-2009

2008-12-23T13:08:00.005-05:00

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

& NEW YEAR!

** I am going away to Puerto Rico **

See you back in January :)

¡FELIZ NAVIDAD!

Image found here.

obsessed.

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more Marimekko. dresses found here.

LOVE the bold colors + patterns.

they make me happy. :)

*currently inspired by...

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the new Fall 2008 Marimekko textile collection.

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Found here.

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* remember to leave your comments on the free tote bag giveaway post.
* new designs and products coming soon... real soon! ;)
* support independent designers + buy handmade products this holiday season.
* visit amaamo's shop.

+++ dance. play. laugh. love. +++

Have a nice weekend.

image source.

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found here.

raven steals the sun.

2008-12-19T15:56:00.004-05:00

There are many indigenous myths and philosophies about the creation and order of the universe that I found truly fascinating + intriguing— this is a subject I have always been very curious about.

This is an American Indian myth about how the light/sun came to be...

In the beginning, Raven was born out of the darkness. There was no moon or stars at night. Raven was the most powerful being. He made all of the animals, fish, trees, and men. He had made all living creatures. But they were all living in darkness making it very difficult for anyone to hunt or fish or gather berries for food.

One day Raven learned that there was a chief living on the banks of the river who had a very wonderful daughter who possessed the sun, the moon, and the stars in carved cedar boxes. The chief guarded her and the treasure well.

Raven knew that he must trick the villagers to steal their treasure, so he decided to turn himself into a grandchild of the great chief. Raven flew up on a tall tree over their house and turned himself into a hemlock needle. Then, as the needle, he fell into the daughter's drinking cup and when she filled it with water, she drank the needle. Inside the chief's daughter, Raven became a baby and the young woman bore a son who was dearly loved by the chief and was given whatever he asked for.

Both father and daughter were delighted with their new addition and played with him for hours on end. As the child explored his new surroundings he soon determined that the light must be kept in the big box in the corner. When he first tried to open the box, his grandfather scolded him profusely which in turn started a crying and squawking fit the likes of which the old man had never seen. As grandfathers have done since the beginning of time he caved in and gave the child the biggest box to play with. This brought peace to the hut for a brief time but it wasn't long until the child pulled his scam again, and again, and again until finally only one box remained.

After much coaxing and wailing the old man at last agreed to let the child play with the light for only a moment. As he tossed the ball of light the child transformed into the Raven and snatching the light in his beak, flew through the smoke hole and up into the sky.

Raven was so caught up in all the excitement of the newly revealed world that he nearly didn't see the Eagle bearing down on him. Swerving sharply to escape the outstretched talons, he dropped nearly half of the ball of light which fell to the earth. Shattering into one large and many small pieces on the rocky ground the bits of light bounced back up into the heavens where they remain to this day as the moon and the stars.

Once he was far away from the village, he heard people speaking in the darkness and approached them.
"Who are you and would you like to have light?" he asked them. They said that he was a liar and that no one could give light. To show them that he was telling the truth, Raven opened the ornately carved box and let sunlight into the world. The people were so frightened by it that they fled to every corner of the world. This is why there is Raven's people everywhere.

The world was instantly changed forever. Mountains sprang into the bright sky and reflections danced on the rivers and oceans. Far away, the Eagle was awakened and launched skyward - his target now clearly in sight. And so was the Raven changed – his snow-white feathers never became white again after they were blackened by the smoke from the fire of holding the sun in his mouth.

Now there are stars, the moon and daylight, and it is no longer dark all of the time.

I think the story it's beautiful. ♥

Image and story found here.

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click here!

*sneak peak

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a little sneak peak on a pattern i'm working on.

Gracias!

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Many thanks to Andrea from Fly for mentioning amaamo in her fabulous and inspiring blog!

*currently inspired by...

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these Mayan textiles.

*Free tote bag giveaway!!!

2008-12-08T16:01:00.004-05:00

I will be giving away one of my totes to one of my lucky blog readers!

For a chance to win, all you have to do is leave an inspiring comment in this post... it can be your favorite quote, your life motto, an inspiring anecdote, one word, an inspiring sentence from one of your favorite books, etc. --- it just needs to be inspirational!

One winner will be randomly selected on Monday, December 22nd.

Thanks so much everyone! xoxo

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* Please feel free to post about this giveaway on your blog!

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UPDATE: Nicole U. is our winner! --- thanks for leaving your comments! :)

Pictures from our 1st artisans fair!!!

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Many thanks to everyone that stopped by and made this event a big success!!! --- We feel very blessed and humble by the great acceptance of our products and positive feedback!!! --- We thank Comité Noviembre's committee for letting us participate on this spectacular and well organized event... we feel very honored!

And many thanks to our buyers and supporters... Thank you for supporting Puerto Rican and Latin American inspired products!

© AMAAMO / Stephen Wishart 2008 / Do not use images without authorization.

Stop by and say hola!!!

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This Saturday, November 22nd we are going to be part of the 3rd Annual Comité Noviembre Puerto Rican Artisans Exhibition and Fair --- from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. --- selling our products and celebrating the Puerto Rican culture!!!

Where: Church of St. Paul the Apostle --- 405 West 59th Street, NYC

Below is a little description of the event --- taken from Comité Noviembre's website:

CN will transform the venue into a typical Puerto Rican plaza with artists, sculptors, vejigante mask makers etc. promoting and selling their wares while typical Puerto Rican food is sold from kiosks and musical acts entertain throughout the day. Workshops for children are being planned, like mask making, the history of the three kings’ celebration, and much more!

Hope to see you there!!!

We made it to Etsy's front page!!!

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you can see us up there!!! (top row --- right side)

so HAPPY and excited!!!

thanks to Etsy seller Rosalera!!! --- thanks so much!!!

DIY: promotional look-book

2008-10-29T16:39:00.006-04:00

just finished some promotional lookbooks for my shop... simple, budget friendly and cute! --- must love!... some of my lucky buyers will receive one with their orders :-)

surprise giveaway soon!

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Packaging for amaamo!

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This past weekend my boyfriend and I were working on amaamo's packaging ---- a little sneak peek below!

amaamo is open for business!!!!!

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please visit the shop: amaamo.etsy.com

Thanks for visiting!

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Please check regularly, the shop will open soon!
http://www.amaamo.com