I'm back!

I did my first craft show since last December!

woot!

I forgot how much I loved getting out there and selling jewelry!  thanks to everyone who came out...I think I stressed myself out way too much...but the good news, is that I'm all set for spring shows!

Spring Thing! - Treasury

featured in a lovely treasury consisting of all artists who will be at the DC Craft Mafia's 1st Annual Spring Thing on May 21st!

April 9th - Silver Spring Bling at Fenton Street Market!

it's my first show of the season!!!

come on out to Fenton Street Market's Silver Spring Bling this Saturday from 9am-2pm for a jewelry extravaganza!!

all the artists involved were hand picked by the Fenton Staff....so you need to come check it out for yourself!  great gifts for yourself...and remember, Mother's Day is only a month away!!

the market is located in it's brand new space, on Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring- and there are tons of restaurants and other shops in the area - so make a day of it!!

for a list of all participating artists, click here!

and hope for good weather!!

an artists statement

I have to admit, those words have always terrified me...to actually admit to the world that I consider myself an artist #1, and #2, what message I want to send about my work...I know they are supposed to be short and sweet, but the pressure was still on...

I recently started doing my applications for the upcoming year of shows, and I wanted to do something different ala pink scented resume in Legally Blonde...so I came up with this idea, to showcase my artists statement for the application for Ballston Market...

and Jessica, the lovely coordinator of said event, was kind enough to use it as an example on their blog!  thanks for the shout out!!

show recap...BUST Craftacular

so it was over a month ago that Jen and I made our way up to NYC for BUST's holiday Craftacular sale, which was by far the biggest show I've been involved in to this date...it was so exciting and it was a bustling show, filled with wonderful shoppers and vendors...

and even more exciting, there was a photo taken of me and my booth, that ended up on the website for Metromix (guide to NYC restaurants, nightlife and events!)

Thanks Jessica for forwarding to me!  If only it was taken from a slightly better angle...oh well, motivation to hit the gym!

GOING TO NYC!!

ahhhhhhh!  going to NYC for Bust Magazine's Craftacular on the 12th of December!!

39th Annual Greenbelt Festival of the Lights December 4-5!!

This Saturday and Sunday don't forget to come out and see some of the talented ladies of BEST at the Greenbelt Community Center for the 39th Annual Greenbelt Festival of the Lights!!  This event draws a crowd and even the snow last year didn't stop it from going on!!

 















You can see:

Anapurna Fantasy Jewelry and Accessories

DandelionBlu

 

Green Star Studio

JerseyGirlDesign

 

Yummy & Company

 

Last year we had a blast- the shoppers are so wonderful at this event and the live entertainment kept us singing along all day!!

The live music and shopping runs from 10a-5p on Saturday and 11a-4p on Sunday and is located at the Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770.

CRAFTERMATH...

This Thanksgiving weekend, instead of going out in the madness of the malls or chain stores, bring your holiday shopping lists to the first annual Craftermath event at West Potomac Academy in Alexandria, Virginia.  This event is organized by the students in the Design LAB at the school, who's mission is "to promote independent artists and designers and build a community of creative’s that assist and inspire. We look to build events and opportunities to promote our local creative community." 

From 10 am - 3 pm you can come out and shop the handmade event, featuring some of your favorite BEST members, including:

Adornments by Atelier-Beads 

Fuzzy Mug















JerseyGirlDesign 

Namoo 















Yummy & Company 




The event takes place at West Potomac High School, 6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, VA 22307.  For more information, visit their website.

Decor Galore Sale at the Junior League of Baltimore

This weekend, come out to support the Junior League of Baltimore at their Decore Galore sale, which kicks off with the Sip, Savor and Shop event on Friday night- a sneak peak from 6-10 pm at 1830 York Road, in Timonium. 

The following day, is the all-day shopping event, from 9am - 5pm where you can find gifts including jewelry, accessories, clothing and decor for your home!  Among the vendors, you can find me as well as a few of your favorite BEST members, including:

Design by Night

Glowgirl Fibers 

Namoo

Sweet Pepita

Yummy & Company

The Junior League helps at-risk families in the community, so you can not only get a jump start on your holiday shopping, but help a great cause as well!

final weekends at Fenton Street Market

the last two weekends of October marked the end of the season for the Fenton Street Market...and it felt only fitting that we attended the last weeks as we were there when it started...a new, and better location, a bigger crowd, and probably the nicest weather we've had all fall...looking forward to going back next season!

Fells Point Festival

another weekend, and another local craft show...this time the Fells Point Festival...another weekend I wouldn't have made it through, without the good company of my BEST girls! 

the second day was cold and rainy, but we got to meet a real live gummy bear!

Federal Hill Festival

and if I wasn't tired, crazy or busy enough...the day after we got back from Vegas, was the Federal Hill Festival...at least it was local, so I didn't have to travel too far...and I had good company for the day!

let the season of craft shows, continue! 

Towson Town Festival...year 2!

Erica, Anne and I are braving the elements for Towson Town Festival this weekend...come on out and see us!!

image compliations

so many shows ask for 2-5 images of your work...and when you have just an allowance of two to submit...how do you really showcase all of your designs? collages! or at least that is what I started doing...not sure if it's 'legal' but they are just two images...

here's what I've come up with so far...what do you think??

one application down...oh so many to go...

first show that I've officially applied to for the 2010 spring craft show circuit...


Richmond Craft Mafia's Spring Bada Bing!

oh, how far I've come...

as I was sifting through photos of my jewelry designs to submit for a few craft show applications...and I came across a photo of one of my very first 'booths'...















how sad is that?! it was one of the first shows I had ever done, and I am so glad that my style has evolved...into something like this...















I am glad, however that I kept a record of this, and all the original designs I came up with, to see how awful some of them were, and most importantly...to see how far I've come :)

Handmade for the Holidays

second annual shopping party :)

Squidfire 2009

Squidfire Holiday Art Mart December 12th 11am-6pm
Du Burns Arena
1301 S Ellwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224


come on out to see BEST!

Greenbelt in the snow :)

even with the inclement weather on Saturday, we had a great turn out at the Greenbelt Craft Show!

Greenbelt Festival of Lights Craft Fair this weekend!!

come out and see BEST at the Greenbelt Festival of Lights craft show!!

Greenbelt Community Center
15 Crescent Road,
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770