Photos from Keith's Korner and Shakerag

Two bottom photos were my setup at Keith's Korner

The trade I made with www.kcrglass.com

The glass pitcher I traded jewelry with www.kcrglass.com

Keith's Korner was a fun show. A lot of friends old and new came out to visit me. It was 3 long hot days and every time I had to go to the bathroom I drove home. I lived 5 min. away (Thank God) and it was worth it to not have to traumatize myself using a port-a- potty. Above are some photos of Keith's Korner and how I had my tables set up. I wish I had taken some photos of shakerag with my new set up. A friend of mine built some really nice 3 tiered wood stands and then I cover them with my silk fabric and it looked really nice.  My display tends to look different for every show.  It's all about presentation, not so much quantity. When I first started doing shows I was happy to make my booth money back and then some. I just recently set a goal of $1,000 at one show and I exceeded it! My husband was so proud of me.  I think I met my goal because I've learned how to set myself apart from other jewelry vendors. You have to try and be different. I noticed at the last show that we were all very different.  I got tons of compliments from customers, which meant a lot to me.  However, I wasn't to keen about the lady that said I looked like Chelsea Clinton but prettier! In one of the photos above you'll see my wine bottle serving trays. These are a hot seller. You can take them to your holiday party with food on it and let the host keep the bottle as a gift! I have flat ones and some that are bowls. The bowls are great for dips!
Now to get to what I really wanted to talk about. See the glass pitcher and cups above? They are absolutely beautiful! I am going to have the lady make me some more cups. The cups were $12 and the pitcher was $50. I got them from www.kcrglass.com.  She has a glass blowing studio in Atlanta, which at the moment I can't find the info. because my art room is a mess due to the past 2 shows. While I was quickly checking out other vendors at the show, Kate was at my booth talking to my husband. She asked if him if I would be interested in trading product. I was so excited, because I loved her work. I love trading with other vendors and it is such a compliment. She and her husband were so nice and I can't wait to go up to their studio and possibly take a few classes.

Maine Trip 2010

Still learning how to share photos on my blog. Devin surprised me and got a plane ticket to see my family up in Maine. Izabelah is at that age where she loves to play with big girl things such as my makeup purse. She carried it around with her every day. She also liked wearing my necklaces. Monkey See, Monkey Do! I snapped a picture of my Grandpa and his twin Grandpa Joe.

I just love my nieces! Marleigh & Izabelah

My November Shows!

 Jewelry & Accessory Expo
Nov. 6th at the Kedron Fieldhouse & Aquatic Center 202 Kedron Dr. Peachtree City, GA 30269 (inside the gym)
10am-5pm
 FREE-Event includes Handmade Christmas gift items such as: scarfs, jewelry, purses and more!

12th Annual Coweta Christmas 
Nov. 13th at the Coweta County Fairgrounds on Pine Rd.
9:30 am-4pm
FREE- Event includes:Handmade Christmas gift items, children's arts & crafts, children's choral groups, pictures with Santa.

Direct Sales/Small Business Holiday Expo
Nov. 20th at the Sharpsburg Community Center
10am-2pm

My September Shows!

Keith's Korner 

Arts, Crafts, and Antiques

Labor Day Weekend!

 Sat. Sun. Mon. Sept. 4th, 5th & 6th

448 West Hwy. 34 Newnan, GA 30263

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Shakerag  Arts & Crafts Festival!

Shakerag Trail in PTC For directions just use google.

Sat. Sun Sept. 18th 10am-6pm & 19th Noon-5pm
I will be at booth #51

Come out and visit me at my next show(s) and buy one item and you'll get 50% off the next item.  Just mention my blog!

I'm convinced it's a sickness

I know only crafty people will understand me when I say this......Do you ever find yourself out shopping in gift shops or wherever and you see something cute and you say to yourself " I can make that?"  I've come to the realization that even though I could make it....do I really want to make everything?  I mean, when is this sickness going to end? It is fun to be crafty, but it can also be tiring to try to make everything. I mean if it's a couple dollars I've just decide I am going to buy the darn thing.  I love love love to make everything.  I love to make wall quotes out of vinyl, I love to make jewelry, coozies, pillows, paint on glass..you name it, I'll do it.  I love to make gifts.  Above is the last thing I made as a gift. I saw it in a store and thought..." I can make this." So I bought acrylic paint and then when I was done I stuck it in a cool oven and set the temp. at 325 degrees for 30 min.  What this does is it cures the paint. you can only hand wash these.  It saved me whatever it would cost in the store and it was tons of fun.  However, I will say this to all of you crafty ppl. out there......give yourselves a break and just buy the darn gift! ;) thought I'd share this with you.

Our Wedding Collage

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She's Crafty

I was asked tonight if I've always been this crafty.  My first response was, "no." Then I remembered when I was little how I loved to color.  All throughout high school I took art class.   I wasn't the greatest at drawing.  I think it was learning the process and working with different mediums that fascinated me the most.  Then I started making cards at my friend Amy's house.  She and I would make a mess on her bedroom floor designing cards for hours.  I love giving gifts and handmade cards.  I worked in a couple flower shops.  I love flowers. It was then when I learned how to design flower arrangements and corsages.  On Mother's day I usually pick the roses and black eyed susans out of my garden and some foliage to make corsages for my Mom and Mother-in Law.  I am always doing some kind of craft project.  Some time after my 21st birthday I walked into a jewelry shop.  I learned the basics of stringing beads, wire wrapping and attaching clasps.  After I learned how to make jewelry I decided to do craft shows.  One Christmas I got a glass bead making kit and a Cricut.  I mostly use the Cricut to make vinyl wall art work.  There is a lot you can put vinyl art on.  I like to put quotes on ceramic tiles to display on rod iron stands.  I've also made the monogrammed letters that you see on everyone's cars.  Devin bought me a kiln one Valentine's day so I could put my glass beads and wine bottles in.  I took a glass bead making class, so now I can make my own beads.  After making the beads you have to kiln anneal them so they are less likely to break.  Devin originally bought me the kiln so I could melt wine bottles into serving trays. I also took a class on how to make my own sterling silver jewelry out of PMC.  I've always loved making things.  So when asked if I've always been this crafty, I should have said, "yes."