Some long over due craft show photos

I thought I posted pictures a while ago but apparently not...so here they are.  The weekend was forecast with possible wind and rain but we were blessed with perfect weather. 

We had almost 100 people come out to shop...not bad for my first year event.   

I converted the workshop for the chaos that is craft show season working into an actual craft show and I have to say I was pleased with how it turned out.   

We had some soft and plush baby blankets Jackie brought.  

The main focus was Christmas. 

Rachel brought some cute stuffed characters as well as the awesome finished pieces. 

Diane and I probably had too many posts but they sell so darn well that when the shows starts there are tons of them.  

Santa was very popular at this and the last show. 

We even had earrings that Diane's daughter helped the African women work on when she went on a service mission trip earlier this year. 

We had some awesome deco-mesh wreaths. 

I totally am in love with this one.  

The quote on this one says it all don't you think? 

I sold several of this style with the Indian corn this year...love it. 

There were lots of gifty items too.  

All in all, I was pleased with the way it turned out, the number of people who came, and the money they spent.  I'll be doing it again next year for sure. 

Wood Creations Opens in Vegas!

At last!  A creative (independent) store opens in Las Vegas...Wood Creations is here!  For a wood crafter and painter like me this is super exciting.  I stopped to peek about a week and a half ago, the door was unlocked so I stepped inside and spoke with the owners.  They also own the Wood Creations in St. George, UT.  What nice folks...dedicated to make shelves are stocked and customers get what they need.

This store is much larger than the Utah location...it's huge.  There is lots of room for the classroom, kids play area and definitely room to grow.  They are located at 3131 W. Craig Road, Suite 140...just west of Simmons.

They have some fun summer ideas you'll love. 

They've even created a bunch of southwest designs for Vegas...although I think they'll do well in St. George too. 

Be sure to stop in often, they have new product coming in every couple of days. 

I'm looking forward to the holiday pieces for sure!  

Accepted...Art in the Park

It's always a relief to get that email that says I've been accepted to a show.  My hubby says, "Like there was any doubt?!"  I've done this show for years...and years ago when my kids were babies too.  I stopped for a while, then I was accepted every other year (that was frustrating), then I stopped for a bit, and have been doing it consistently for the last 10-12 years.  

This year, look for me in spots 372-373.  It a different space from last year but it backs up to last year's space.  It faces north...always a goo thing.  It keeps the sun out of your space...keeping it cooler.  

I'll have lots of great Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter as well as home and everyday items for your shopping pleasure.  So come early, and head over towards the playground for the best crafts around!

WooHoo!  It is time to get some serious crafting going on at my house and yours...it's National Craft Month!  I dare each of you to do something crafty everyday in March.  

Sew, glue, paint, crochet, knit, cut, bead, quilt, bake, cook, explore crafty websites...what ever it may be that makes you happy...do it!  Get creative and take a class.  Organize your craft supplies...or room (s).  

My goal is to work on something crafty every day...and show you what it is.  

I knew I was born in March for a reason!

Some January projects

Valentine swag 

Wedding for The Plaza at Whitney Ranch 

Halloween Swags

Halloween swags 

I'm trying to not be behind the eight ball for shows this year.  I'm working on getting a head start. 

Craft Wars

Did you watch it?! 

I am so excited to see a new craft TV...and in prime time to boot!  It comes on at 7pm in Las Vegas (pacific standard time).  Tori Spelling is the host of the show and she's too cute being preggers and all.  I personally think she needs to tone down the lipstick a few notches but she's still cute. 

The first episode was a bit crazy, but I'm sure it will all fall into place.  I loved the playhouse challenge and the red school house...stinking adorable.  The school bus was cute and more interactive but more messy than the school house. 
Set your DVR's for Tuesday's Craft Wars and let's all watch together.

A few Easter pieces

I finally made myself something new for Easter...this bunny. Originally, it was supposed to look like he was hugging the egg, but I think it looks like his body.  Anywho...I like him.  I may even make a pattern of him for others to create. 

I added this Easter egg picket fence greeter at last minute as well.  I cut the egg into three pieces, painted, shaded, and glittered.  Add some Spanish moss and an additional flower for dimension and..tada!  I like it.   This is another that will get put into pattern form.

National Craft Month

Hey all you crafty peeps...did you know the March is National Craft Month?  It's true!

I think it's extra fitting because my birthday is in March and that I was born to be creative...hehe

So what are you doing to be creative and crafty this month?  

I'm participating in a local craft show beeeeing run by my friend, Autumn

Please try and make it by to pick up some fun, fresh goodies and decor for Spring!

I've mailed my applications for a couple of Fall shows already.

There are three weddings this month on my shedule...flowers are creative. 

There is wood traced and waiting to be cut into cool stuff for shows.

Busy, busy, busy I tell ya...enjoy National Craft Month.

Please leave a comment on this post about what you are doing crafty this month. 

Join me at the Harvest Festival

Yup, that's right...I'll be showing at the Harvest Festival with my friend Diane this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Cashman Field.  It's the first craft show of the season for Las Vegas and really gets people excited about Fall, decorating, holidays and more.  Please come out to shop with us for some great new handmade pieces you'll surely fall in love with.  Look for discount coupons to the festival in the local papers this week.

Show and Tell Friday

WooHoo...actually getting Show & Tell done Friday morning.  It's been hot here...really hot!  I've cleaned up and put away my saws and sanders this week because of it.  There's nothing like sweating and having sawdust stick to you...so gross.  Until it cools off a bit they are back in the pump house. 

So what's gotten done this week?  Some porch posts, some ice skates, aisle stands for flowers, planning a couple of craft nights, chores and more.  Wow...it's a witchy week I guess.  I wasn't in a bad mood...I swear.  lol

I love this witch fence.  I've been putting together a whole series of them so to speak.  You saw a few last week.  Some of the witches are on posts...because.  Let's just say you shouldn't just draw on wood, cut and hope it fits between the slats on the picket fences that were completed weeks ago.  Honest, I do have a tape measure and know how to use it...apparently, not when to use it.  Well, they're cute anyway. 

The witch on the moon piece is one I bought when Lollipops & Roses closed.  I glittered the heck out of the witch and wrote a sign to place across the piece.  I like the way it turned out.  The flash went off so it's hard to really tell it's black glitter. 

Have a great weekend.  We'll be BBQing on Saturday for some taste testing, I've got a wedding to prepare for Saturday too.  Our next contest is Labor Day weekened.  Stay cool everyone.

Show and Tell Friday

A few of my favorite things to share with you.

fabric punkins

I love the candle trio on top and the big snowman head on the wall.  I didn't get individual photos of them.

Love this reindeer. 

You know I like the ice skates. 

Signs...what can I say.  Lettering is one of my things.

Cupboard doors (I just adore this one), and the bat 

Snowmen galore, these are on a cupboard door. 

I thought this was the coolest. Unusual, like the counter.  Get lots of remarks on both.

Show and Tell Friday

January has just flown by.  It seems the older I get the faster time flies by.  lol  I've been working on some Valentine crafts for my booths...not a lot but I do like to have a few Valentine pieces.  I also try to not make them specific to just Valentines for the most part.  Anywhoo, here are a few pictures of them.

A couple of mixed media paper mached boxes were completed...glitter and all.

A dozen frames were also completed.  They all have scrapbook paper decopauged on them and Scrabble tile words.  I don't know why, but I just love Scrabble tiles.

They all hold a 4"x6" print.   Many of the frames would also be great for weddings as well. 

There are even a few for babies too.  I love, love, love the daisys on this one.  There's also one specifically for boys and another for girls. 

On a happy note, I am working in my painting/crafting room again and it's wonderful.  I can find things I'm looking for...imagine that.  I feel creative, and I like that.  Not sure, but I think it even makes be a more pleasant person to be around.  lol  Get this, I'm even having dreams about crafts...that's right, I've been dreaming of a creative outlet for crafters in the valley.  Now if I could make it come to life that would be even more awesome.

Show & Tell Friday

I've decided to give you a peek at what's new each week, so...Show & Tell Friday it is.  It was always such a great day at school, the highlight of the week.  I hope it will be a highlight here too.

Anyway...this week I've been painting on skates. I sold out of them at Art in the Park and need to have some for McQueen.  Here are a few of them.

I've also been working on a few other things over the last couple of weeks.

There are lots of them to choose from with a wide variety of pumpkins that also include Halloween prints, fall prints, plaids, stripes and solids. 

I made about a dozen of these fun scarecrows (pattern from Farmyard Creations) in assorted prints and plaids as well.  They were my jumping off point for the pumpkin patch.