Crafting MANIA...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Still have Christmas shopping to do {or in my case, start}? Well if you are local you should check out some of the lovely handmade treasures at these craft shows:

HVDD FLEA MARKET in SF Saturday 10/20

Battlecreek in PG Thursday 10/18-Satruday 10/20

The Bella Bazaar at Thanksgiving Point Thursday 10/18-Satruday 10/20

As you may have noticed there has been a lack of posts over the lack week. And for the I apologize. Things here have been a bit crazy. Between potty training, my daughter being sick and crafting I have been busy. But I am super excited for all 3 of these shows. So go show your support for me our local artists!

I promise that regular posting will resume once all this crafting madness of over! 

Recap: Craft Lake City

Where do I even start? CLC was amazing. It was my first BIG show all by myself. I was nervous. It takes alot to 'put yourself out there'. But the response I received was overwhelming. I did better that I was even dreaming and I met some amazing artists and had an absolute blast. Randomly/awesomely I got the booth right next to my friend Jenn. Which worked out perfectly for manning each others booths for the occasional bathroom break. It also worked out for our friends who came to visit as alot of them are mutual friends of both Jenn and I.

Here are some snapshots of the day:

The finished set up.

Hadley, Jaxon, Chloe and I having fun with the props.

Some of the shades.

Owl Clock, Mirror and Hair Clips

The comic shades were a big hit. I sold out of all but 1. And now I am busy working on some custom orders. 

Owl Clocks & Banners.

Owl Clocks, banners & hair clips...

The kids had a blast. Scott brought them up later in the day and they loved the kids crafts, playing with their friends, the bounce house, running in the water and flirting with all the customers and artists. 

Some of my awesome friends who came to help and to visit.

Friends. Family. And Jenn and I in front of our booths at the closing of the show.

What we ate: Delicious Pizza from Pogi's and yummy GeekyCookies. 

Some amazing and talented ladies. Thank for making my day awesome.

The day was hot! We started out in the sun but were in total shade for 80% of the day. It was great. I met some amazing people and got some rad stuff. I really do have some amazing people in my life. Thank you to everyone who helped me, manned the booth with me, help me set up, watched my kids, and just came out to support me. And yes I'm talking to YOU: Scotty, Nichole, Justin, Zuileka, Hadley, Cammy, Kenzie, Whitney, Jeanette, Dari, Allison, Chanda, Jenn, Nicole, Sara, Caz, Josh, Bryan, Mike, Karli & Austin. You guys made my day. And a BIG thank you to all the volunteers, everyone at Craft Lake City and to Slug Magazine. Thanks for once again putting on an amazing event and for letting me be a part of this years festival. 

create.

I wish I had more time to create. More time to get to all of my 'pinterest' to-do list items. One day I will have time to create and actually use the supplies I keep buying. (Obviously I have good intentions.) But then life gets in the way. One day I will have a room just for crafts. One day I will have all of my craft supplies organized. One day my BCB's will actually start having 'craft night'. But until then I will have piles of fabric, boxes of paper and scissors, glue, glue sticks, pins, buttons and paint all in the mix somewhere. And the sleepless nights before each craft show will continue. Here's to hoping that someday I will make my dreams come true!

Apparently Scotty is crafty too. He made this clock a couple nights ago out of an old record and comic. 

Thanks Nichole for the pictures. You're my inspiration.

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