Clover Market - Lucky Finds for the Home: Seller Profile: Hotdogs and Catsup

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Lindsey Crissman, and I am a graphic designer at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. I spend the day creating exhibition graphics and collateral materials to enhance and help visitors engage with amazing works of art. I spend my free time handcrafting adorable little creatures that bring smiles to families, friends, and loved ones. Both jobs allow me to explore my creativity, explore color and design theory, and share my craft with others.

What will shoppers find in your tent?

I make plush toys, hand puppets, holiday stockings and napsacks (sleeping bags) for toddlers. Each creation is an original combination of colors and patterns, giving each dog and cat its own unique personality. Each item has a pocket to hold treasures: the plush toys and handpuppets can hold small keepsakes (even teeth for the toothfairy?), the napsacks hold your little ones in one large snuggly pocket, and the stockings hold goodies from Santa. Each piece is also "signed" by a small heart that is a symbol of the care that was taken to make it and the love it holds when given as a gift. I can also take custom orders.

Where do you find your inspiration?

Growing up, my mom was always extremely crafty. She made my sister and I all sorts of homemade clothes, costumes, handpuppets, and more. I started sewing gifts for friends and family and loved it so much continued to grow and create new things.

Besides Clover, where is your favorite place to shop for art, antiques, vintage or handmade?

Etsy is a great place to find unique creations. I also really love local farmers/flea markets.

What possession do you most cherish?

He is more like a family member, but I would say my dog, Reilly. Although, I still own and love the napsack that my grandmother gave me when I was a small girl, which served as my inspiration to start creating them myself.