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. 

It's Time for the Harvest Festival!

 

Woo Hoo!  It's the first craft show of the season...the Harvest Festival is coming to Las Vegas this weekend, Sept 5-7!  This show brings lots of excitement for vendors and customers alike.  

Don't forget to bring your discount coupon or non perishable food donation for Safe Nest to receive $2 off your entry fee.  The Country Register has a discount coupon on the cover, the newspaper has been running coupons as well.  

I've seen TV commercials every morning this last week and this week during the news on Channel 8.  Billboards are up too.  Let's hope it brings in lots of excited buyers.  

This year, I sucked it up and spent the money to get a double booth so I can feature Christmas as well as Harvest and Halloween.  With that being said...please...come shop with us!  We've moved locations within the show to do this, you can find us on the first row in space 128. 

The show will be at Cashman Center and runs Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 to 5.
We'll see you there!

Catch a falling star

This little dolly is for a friend of friend of mine. There is a real touching story behind it...let me tell you what I know about it in a nut shell. Her mom's health was failing and one of the last things she said to her daughter was 'catch a falling star'. It made me cry...as most sentimental things do. She saw my dolls through Facebook and asked if I'd make one for her relating to this. I'm honored to have the priviledge to create something so personal and meaningful to another. I hope she enjoys her, she was a pleasure to make. This doll is one of my larger ones, has a weighted bottom so she sits well, her head is a seperate piece. I've painted her face, used a permanent pen for the line details, glazed her eyes so they sparkle and shine, shes also has adorable brown highlighted pigtails made from a mohair blend yarn. She holds a star with hand painted quote and brushed with starlite glaze so it sparkles. Her leggings have been painted with a red and white stripes under her blue microplaid bloomers, and as requested, she is wearing a country blue and dusty rose dress. I think she is full of character and spitfire. I can't wait to get her sent out so she can be forever loved and enjoyed.

old rabbit

Here is a project that has taken me over a year to complete. I designed, stitched and stuffed the body last year. A couple of months ago I dug him out and painted, and sanded his body. Last month I dressed him, last week I finished his face. So, you can see, he is already been around awhile but glad to finally be finished. I just love him! Here is the discription I gave him today when I listed him on my Etsy and Artfire accounts.

This ol' rabbit has been working hard in his garden and harvested some carrots. He is an original design by myself, Crystal Martin. He measures +/-36 inches from the tip of his ears to the bottom of his huge feet. After stuffing, his body was spray painted black and sanded to give an aged look. Note that there is wire in his ears so you can bend them to your liking. Clothes were sewn, he was dressed in original clothing also, note the patches on his pants. I drew his facial details on and painted his face. I love his droopy eyes, don't you. I gave him dimensional whiskers from hand-quilting thread since it's stiffer than regular thread. He comes with a bunch of carrots and a tin bucket. This rabbit is weighted so he sits well, and he is quite posable since his legs bend at the knees. He just reminds me of an old soul.

For more photos of him, check him out on TwiddlebugzDesignz.Artfire.com or Twiddlebugz.Etsy.com.

He would love to be adopted and move to a new home!

Bunnies in the works

Easter and Spring are just around the corner...which means bunnies! I'm working on a couple of bunnies right now, and one is my own pattern. I will often start out with a pattern and end up doing my own version anyway. The little ones started with a 'sew many prims' pattern. There faces will have Twiddlebugz twist to them though. On my own bunny design, I think he will be old. Iv'e painted him black, sanded him all over, now he has an aged distressed look to him. I won't tell you about the finished look ('cus I'm not there yet and I may change my mind) but I did want to give you a sneek peek. See, I am working!

P.S. I'm really liking this seperate sewing room idea. ;)