time to pack

This is the bag that I finished yesterday!  I am so in love with it.  I bought this sewing themed fabric and had no idea what I was going to make with it.  But knew that I couldn't let it pass me by!  And I'm so glad that I didn't!



I did add somethings to the pattern.  It needed a little closure.  And as an afterthought I added a pink elastic (love that little scrap of fabric!) and a fabulous button stack.  I also made the inside pocket into 3 pockets, not two.  I like to have my phone in one pocket and my little camera in another.  And then my business cards in the third.  All seperated so they don't get scratched our messed up.



In the midst of this sewing frenzy, I did manage to sneek this doll bed into my house.  And  then out in the backyard to take a picture for you.  Can't you see why I couldn't walk away from it!  Now it's time to clean in up and sew up some coziness!

Do you know that I made this bag for you?  Come and see it and me! this Saturday at The California Museum....please!

busy girl

This Sunday, May 3rd, I will be with the Glitter and Grunge girls in Pleasanton for Art, Paperie & Pleasantries at the Alameda Fairgrounds.



This is a weekend event with handcrafted art, crafts, vintage and new art supplies and various anitquities and ephemera.  Plus make and takes.  All this with 200 artists and craftspeople!  Admission is $3. with a dollar off coupon on the website.

Since Indie Sacramento is on the 2nd, I will be in Pleasanton on the 3rd for a book signing!  The event runs both days from 11-5 p.m.  For more up-to-date info visit Chelise, the event coordinator.

may market

IndieSacramento's May Market is THIS Saturday! There are some fun new activities, check it out:

* FREE swag bags to the first 150 patrons (near the corner of 16th & P)!
* FREE Admission!
* Shop for hip, handmade goods, clothing, and accessories!
* Over 70 vendors!
* Enjoy live entertainment!
* Plan a picnic lunch with the family or eat on the grid!
* Get a haircut, help a cause. Cuts for a Cause by Deeda Salon!
* Stop by the SN&R and MidtownGrid booths for prizes and fun!
* Adopt a pet at the Homeward Bound / Helen's Animal Rescue booth!
* FREE crafts for the kids!
* Attend IndieSacramento's Craft University for craft classes & demos!

May Market Schedule

Come by the Craft University booth before class times for pre sign-ups or just show up at class time. *The number of students may be limited.

	10:30-11am	"Funky Fabric Flower" pin back broach: Create a funky broach with Yoli of Sacred Yoli. This is a great gift for Mom or yourself! Materials will be provided. Class Fee: $5
	11-11:30am	Repurposing Vintage Pillowcases: Katie Trott of katie jean will be showing you how to take your beautiful collection of vintage linens and reuse them in a fun new way, by making colorful coasters. Katie and her coasters are in the newly published book, Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase. This is a free class, with DIY kits available for $5.
	12-12:30pm	Screen Printing 101: Print your own IndieSacramento tote! An opportunity to gain an introductory understanding of the silkscreen process. In our brief half hour session, weather permitting, I will show you how to expose a screen in the sun, teach you about heat setting and screen printing inks for textiles, and of course you will learn how to pull an image onto your very own tote. Class taught by Barbara Jean of the dirtpuff collective. Class Fee: $5 *You may bring a t-shirt or tote to print on if you wish.
	12:30-1pm	Yarn Spinning Demo: Learn the art of spinning your own yarn with Jenn from Rosebud Designs. FREE
	1:30-2pm	Make a toy for your best friend: Learn how to make your own dog toy out of colorful fleece. Class will be taught by Stacey of Pillsplace and Bouton Blue. Materials will be provided. Class Fee: $5
	2-2:30pm	Needle Felting Demo: Come and learn about the delicate art of needle felting. In addition to learning about needles and wool, you will learn how you can make your very own fuzzy little sculptures. Class taught by Barbara Jean of the dirtpuff collective.

May 2, 2009, 10am-3pm
Fremont Park
1515 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Visit the website for more info: www.indiesacramento.com

a peak

I wanted to entice you once more with some photos of me (my stuff actually) getting ready for Indie Sacramento.  So hopefully this will do the trick for you!

A stack of finished pants and skirts.  I made up some new tags, using vintage valentines.

I made these up just yesterday using some crafty paper, scissors, and stickers.  My girl had a lot of fun helping me out!

Amy Butler fabric and vintage trim go perfectly together.

I did not want to cut into this super cute Japanese fabric!  But this vintage trim was just the right color.

So, come by and see me tomorrow.  I promise you will have a great day!  And it is supposed to be sunny out too!

getting ready

I am busy getting ready for the monthly Indie Sacramento event.  And February 7th is coming up soon for me!  I went by my local paper shop over the weekend and fell in love with all of the Valentine papers.  It didn't help that I had my girl with me, who wanted me to buy everything that was pink and glittery!  Of course I spent too much.  My paper stash is growing!  I do save every little piece.  And it felt so good to use my new crafty scissors!



I made a new katie jean banner for my craft fair table.  I don't think this will be the last one of these that I make!  I want to add my paper doll girl on here some how too.



I am also making some little girl skirts.  I'm thinking spring here, Easter.  Which isn't so hard lately with 65 plus degrees days here in N. Cal.  I also hope to get some fun pants made for little boys.  And a lot of onesies for baby!



This really is a fun day.  And there are so many talented crafters.  I hope you'll come and do some of your shopping for all of the lover's on your list!  See you there!

free stuff

Are you looking for a good time?  Do you have a lot of holiday shopping to do?  This Saturday is Indie Sacramento!  Just the perfect place for you to be.  It is only $1.00 for admission with a canned or boxed food.  And kids under 12 are free.  And the fun continues!

Horse drawn carriage rides

Live music and choral singers

Free swag bags to the first 200 patrons

Craft activities for kids

Door prizes and more!

When:  Saturday, December 6, 2008

10 am - 6 pm

Where:  2409 J Street

Midtown Sacramento

p.s. to see more free stuff (swag) and raffle prizes visit the Indie Sac blog!

come and see me

This Saturday I will be at my last craft fair event for the month.  And at my second to last craft faire of 2008.  It goes by so fast!

Saturday, November 15

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

East Valley Church

7801 Hazel Avenue

Orangevale, CA

Ok, now the really cool thing about this craft fair, besides how huge it's going to be, they are having a wonderful, wonderful raffle.  For every $5. you spend, buying something from a vendor, that vendor will give you one raffle ticket.  So you receive one raffle for purchases $5. and under.  Additional purchases of $5. increments you will receive another raffle ticket.  So, if you spend $15.  you would receive 3 raffle tickets.  Cool huh!  And you don't even need to be present to win :)

craft show updates

I have some photos for you from the craft fair I did at College Greens. And some info on where I will be this weekend. But I think you will like some pics first and learn a little bit about who I met there!


This is Colleen, the College Greens craft show organizer. She made these super cute Christmas stocking for a vintage quilt that she had in her home. Only $7! No, I did not buy one, but I did buy something else from her that I will show you, sometime.


Say hello to Claire from Little Lovelies. Also the brains behind Glitter and Grunge and Handmade Parade. Did I remember everything? She had the cutest table set up with these pretty feather trees, hung with handmade Christmas ornaments. See her blog if you would like to join a crafty ornament swap.


My sweet and supportive neighbors came out to see me. Maggie, Katie, Marilyn, and me (Katie again).


My booth neighbor Tina Leanne Jewelry and Fine Arts. We arranged a swap, and I got the cutest earrings made with silver circles and amber stones. I have been wearing them almost every day since!


Some of my things from the booth, you can tell what a beautiful day it was.


I even ran into my friend Maria from high school. Isn't that cool? She has a great business, Plants N Rocks, where she sells succulents. Most are in these cute small containers and some are in larger arrangements. I love succulents because they can last longer than most plants without water. And I am really bad about watering my outside potted plants.


This is Sharon from Flights of Fancy. She takes vintage suitcases of various shapes and sizes and decoupages them with different cut out pictures. So the suitcase looks like it has traveled the globe.


And this crafty girl is Stacey Ball from bouton blue where she makes crafty accessories with vintage buttons. I bought some little hair pins and and ring from her, it will all make into my girl's stocking at Christmas time. And the extra cool thing about Stacey is that she has a second crafty business, Sinnet Ball, making toys and accessories for dogs. Cute huh!


And last (but not least of course!) is my aprons. Don't they look pretty? It was such a nice morning!

If you are interested in learning more about any of these talented ladies and their info isn't listed, go ahead and email me and I can pass it along to you. Thanks for looking!!

hopscotch

Here's a small preview of a little something that I've made especially for the upcoming craft fair that I will be at this Saturday, September 27. Come and see for yourself! I will be there with almost 30 other crafty vendors.

College Greens
Cabana and Club House
10 am - 5 pm
2707 Nortre Dame
Sacramento

Remember there will be an all day raffle, snacks, and drinks! Stop by to see me, and I will have a little gift for you!!

first of the season

Saturday, September 27th will be my first craft fair of the season. I am making some new things especially for sale on this day. I will have gift sets, blankets, aprons, flower brooches, neck warmers, and knit hats.

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You are invited and I would love to say hello to you on this fun crafty day! There will be an all day raffle, beverages and a little snack table. See you there!

The Coolest Little Craft Fair
In College Greens
Saturday, September, 27, 2008
10 am - 5 pm

College Greens Cabana
Clubhouse & Grounds

2707 Notre Dame Drive
(near Sac State)
Sacramento, CA

summer fun

Wanna have some San Francisco fun? Then go to the Renegade Craft Fair. Fort Mason is such a nice location and a beautiful part of the city, right on the water. They also have these shows in NY and Chicago. So you know it's gonna be nice. Stop by to see my girl Amy at Peptogirl Industries. Have fun!