CAM Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is City Arts Market!

I'll be there with lots of baby goodies, tote bags, aprons, brooches, Christmas stuff, and more!

Hope to see you there.

A Giveaway!

My giveaway prize from Happy Find came yesterday. It is so sweet, and Venus had it packaged so beautifully. I've decided to host my own little giveaway, too.


Up for grabs is a set of these Christmas coasters that I've been making for my shop and for City Arts Market.


These are perfect for

*Secret Santa exchanges
*teacher gifts
*wrapping up with some cocoa or coffee for your neighbor
*or keep them for yourself!

To enter, just leave a comment. The winner will be announced here on Tuesday, December 1st. (Oh- be sure to leave a way for me to get in touch with you in your comment.)

CBN This Sunday!

(image: Crafty By Nature)

Come celebrate the holiday weekend at Shupp's Grove! Support local, independent artists at this month's Crafty By Nature event.

Sunday, July 5th
9:00-4:00
Shupp's Grove
Adamstown, PA
Free Admission and Free Parking!

Brooches

These brooches are made from bits of fabric and felt that have been rescued from my scrap bin. They are lots of fun to create; I don't make them with a plan in mind. I just start layering and layering. There are a few listed in my shop, and I'll be selling them at Crafty by Nature in June.

RAIN!

Crafty By Nature has been canceled for today, but I'll be there next month.



I will be adding some things to my shop over the next few days. I also have lots of ideas to work on that I just didn't have time to get to for today's show.

So today I'm enjoying an unexpected day with nothing scheduled. We've made plans to see some friends and their new baby this evening, and until then I'm relaxing with coffee and a few books while Daddy entertains Ava.

Sunstone Soap (and a shameless self-promotion)

(image from Sunstone Soap)

Last week I entered HandmadeinPA.net's weekly giveaway, and I won! Kim from Sunstone Soap sent me three bars of delicious smelling soap that I can't wait to try. Sunstone Soaps are all-natural, 100% vegetarian, and they donate a percentage of their profits to animal welfare organizations. I'll definitely be shopping here in the future.

P.S. I just saw that I'm featured on HandmadeinPA's Vendor Spotlight today! =)

Crafty By Nature

I just got the news that I've been accepted to participate in Crafty By Nature!

Here is more information about the event from their site:

Located at lovely Shupp’s Grove in Adamstown, PA (Lancaster County), CBN will take place every first Sunday, beginning May through October 2009. A local treasure, Shupp’s Grove is an outdoor vintage and antique market. It’s pastoral setting will provide a shaded haven to showcase up-and-coming indie designers, crafters, artists, and makers.

Crafty By Nature is still looking for vendors, so head to the site if you're local. The first day will be May 3. I better get busy!

For All Crafty People in the Central PA Area:: Craft Show Opportunity

The Quentin Riding Club in Lebanon, PA is hosting its first Spring Arts and Crafts Show. They've done this show in the fall before, and it has been very well attended. According to the organizers, they have already started advertising. There will also be a car show going on that weekend, as well as an Easter egg hunt, a parade, and more.

Saturday, April 4th from 8am to 5pm
Sunday, April 5th from 10am to 5pm

A 10 x 10 space inside is $55. Spaces are available outside for $45.

For more information and an application, go here: http://www.quentinridingclub.com/SpringArtCraft.pdf

Please forward to your other crafty friends. Hope to see you there!

Akron Stop + Shop

I'm participating in a Stop + Shop event in a few weeks. This should be a great time. Here are the details::

Stop + Shop Christmas Show

Featuring
Pampered Chef
Creative Memories
Signature Home Styles
Mia Bella Candles
At Home Body Shop
Tastefully Simple
Stampin' Up
Waldeck Dry Goods
and lots more!

Friday, November 7th
6:00pm-9:00pm

Saturday, November 8th
8:00am-5:00pm

Free admission and parking

BCM International
309 Colonial Drive
Akron, PA 17501

Come get started on your Christmas shopping!!

Etsy Front Page 9/25/08

Etsy Front Page 9/25/08
Originally uploaded by Etsy Front Pagers

Hey! I made it to the front page of Etsy!! I've been getting ready for a craft show that is tomorrow, and I've listed a few of the things I've been making in my shop. I've sold several things, so now I'm hoping Ava takes a nice looooong nap so I can do lots of sewing this morning. This is a good problem to have, though. I'll be at the EcoFair tomorrow.

It's That Time of Year...

Now that my hubby's second job isn't keeping him away from home as much, he's able to spend lots more time with Ava, which means more sewing time for me!

I've got a few craft fairs lined up for this fall/winter:

EcoFair (Parkesburg, PA) Sunday, September 28th

Fall ArtWalk (Lancaster, PA) October 18th and 19th

City Arts Market at Eastern Market (Lancaster, PA) December 6th and 7th

I'm also adding things to my Etsy shop nearly every day. Here are some of the things just added to my shop.