Follow-up: ’11 Super Colossal Spring Sale

This year's Crafty Wonderland Spring Sale was awesome!No surprise. When has it not been awesome?!

This is the second year that the Spring Sale has been held at the Oregon Convention Center. This year it was also just for one day only.

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Rad goodie bags were given to the first 200 shoppers in line.

goodie bags

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There were book signings of some crafty talented authors, Cathy Callahan, Heidi Kenney, and Susan Beal.

Crafty authors

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There were free craft workshops for visitors, like glittered bird pins. Put a bird on it, FTW :)

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Some snaps of my booth!

A new Crafty Wonderland mascot has been released! It was created by the witty, Ryan Berkley.

Crafty Wonderland tote with mascot

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I treated myself and purchased my very own 'Dolls for Friends'! I've been wanting one for a very long time now. My cat looks thrilled.

Thanks to all that help make this one of Portland's best craft events!

I can't wait for the next Crafty Wonderland, December 10th and 11th. Mark your calendars!

Hello Monday!

Here's to a brand new week! *raises latte*

I'm excited for this week, though it's not much different than the others. I'm just looking forward to what I'll accomplish this week with my art and with my design work. I've been working on a few projects for some time... wedding invitations... baby announcements... wedding website, etc. This is the week that I'm wrapping these projects up. I'm also planning on finishing the backs of my latest wooden block creations. Did you think I forgot? Nope!

Work in process - new wooden block worksWork in process - new wooden block works

Did everyone have a good weekend? Mine was pretty spiffy. Yes, spiffy. Justin & I visited the Tinymeat™ warehouse sale & Sausagefest! We munched on lil' smokies and pickles and chit-chatted with Tinymeat's owner Michael. To fill ya in, Tinymeat collaborates with artists making wallets, passport cases, and business card cases. Do check out their Etsy shop here! It was such a challenge to narrow down my wallet purchases. After going back and forth, I decided to purchase this fun goat portrait done by Ryan Berkley.

Tinymeat wallet purchase

I thought this would be a great birthday gift for one of my best friends. Since she doesn't read my blog, I don't think I'm ruining the surprise. Ha ha.

More ramblings about the weekend... I watched the movie Capote. A - m - a - z - i - n - g. Philip Seymour Hoffman is becoming one of my favorite actors.

Capote

One thing I enjoy while working on my art is to watch movies. To say the least, I didn't get much accomplish while Capote was on. It's that good.

Lastly, I would like to present to you... my new batch of pendant necklaces creations!

Nurture thy Mind No. 3 Pendant Necklace

Nurture thy Mind No.3 Pendant Necklace - Weeping Willow - purchase

Nurture thy Mind No. 4 Pendant Necklace

Nurture thy Mind No.4 Pendant Necklace - Box Elder - purchase

Nurture thy Mind No. 5 Pendant Necklace

Nurture thy Mind No.5 Pendant Necklace - Cherry Blossom - purchase

They each include drawings of trees that I have come across in Portland. This batch I added a pearl to each chain... for lil' something extra. I'm pretty happy how these turned out. It's going to be a little tough to give them up. He he. Kinda a bitter sweet thing... I love knowing that they are headed to a new home and again I like to think they keep happy thoughts close to one’s heart.