Mary Moon Designs

2012-01-27T14:53:00.004-05:00

I would like to invite you in to my home. Check out my flickr pics, I shared some of the art I have hanging in my house.

2012-01-23T00:00:00.000-05:00

My daughters were being goofballs at dinner the other night

2011-12-23T20:57:00.000-05:00

Our friends at Urban Handmade in Yellow Springs, Ohio have been having daily promotions and discounts this holiday season. Yesterday offer was on bags and purses . Check out the funny picture with one of my Geisha Girl totes.

2011-12-17T00:12:00.000-05:00

Ahhhh, it's time to enjoy the holiday season.
After months of preparation (sewing, creating, and packaging), the arts and craft show season has wound to an end. Last night was my last event with my annual open house. Every year I clean up my house, bake some homemade cookies and set up my shop in my home. I invite friends and my regular customers in to my home so they can pick out gifts for their loved ones. It's one of my favorite things to do each year. I enjoy spending time with each and everyone while offering a more personal shopping experience . Thank you to all who stopped by. Merry Christmas !

With just a week to go it's not to late to pick up something handmade by Mary Moon. There are several shops around town who carry my work. I plan to restock each location this week for your final shopping needs before the big day.

What The Rock ?! in the Short North carry my little zippy bags,
Wholly Craft in Clintonville offers a wide selection of purses zippies and wristlets
A Gal Named Cinda Lou in Westerville has pencil bags made with vintage fabric,
and pop up shops Celebrate Local and Global Gallery at Easton Town Center have wristlets and purses.

Open Door Studios in Granview has just started carrying my products as well.

If your in the Yellow Springs area you can find wristlets, bags and skirts at Urban Handmade.

Then of course there is my Etsy shop, which is open all year round. Stop in often to see my latest creations.

2011-12-07T10:40:00.001-05:00

Celebrate Local at Easton Mall.Mary Moon Stuffies

Mary Moon Wristlets and Totes

Have you been to the holiday pop up shop at Easton this season ? Celebrate Local offers some great gift ideas. They have all Ohio made products including food, desserts and handmade items (including some Mary Moon bags). If you have some mall shopping to do and you want to support your local businesses be sure to check them out.

2011-12-05T23:56:00.001-05:00

Bust Magazine Holiday Craftacular and Food Fair

December 10th and 11thSaturday: 11 AM - 8 PM (this will be the one day I will be vending) ; Sunday: 11 AM - 7 PM82 Mercer St. between Broome and Spring, New York, NYMore than 200 crafters and food artisans will participate in our biggest and most popular event of the year -- the BUST Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair Holiday 2011!This upcoming weekend will be my last show of 2011. Talk about going out with a bang ! I'm going on a road trip to NYC. You gotta check out the vendor list

2011-12-05T22:56:00.001-05:00

Here are some booth photos from this past weekend at the North MarketI made a new blue table cloth with fabric flowers

I created some new designs for the show including these fabric flower hair barrettes

I also created these plate and glass displays

I made mini gift boxes to put on them

I also made some new hand sewn animals,great stocking stuffers

They can be used as a key chain or to hang off of your favorite Mary Moon bag

Fabric zippy bags packaged in plastic

It was just such wonderful weekend, it was great to see all my crafty friends. The North Market was hopping with holiday shopping.

2011-11-30T23:20:00.001-05:00

This past weekend I set up shop at the Aullwood Audubon Center. The day started off with a good crowd but once the Ohio State / Michagan football game started the crowd thinned out. I was invited to vend at this show last year so I kinda knew what to expect. The Buckeye nation is strong all through out Ohio, even and hour and a half away in Dayton Ohio.

I'm trying to get ahead for the next couple of events so I brought some stuff to work on while at the show. While sitting at my booth I couldn't get over the feeling that someone was staring at me.

At least I didn't have to look at the snakes slithering around. They are in the box behind the deer so I avoided walking that direction.

2011-11-14T19:39:00.001-05:00

Craftin' Outlaws Holiday Pop-Up MarketCraftin' Outlaws is thrilled to invite you to our first ever Holiday Market.We have invited members of The Columbus Crafty Cotillion for your handmade holiday shopping needs. The fine folks at Ace of Cups have offered to shelter us for this one day Pop-Up Market on Sunday November 27 from Noon-4pm. Admission is free!On hand will be letterpress cards and posters, screen printed apparel, soaps, aprons, home decor, jewelry, handbags and so much more!Join us for drinks, holiday shopping and to see many of your favorite local artisans and crafters.Cotillion members on hand will be:Stinkybomb Soap, Wholly Craft, Poshta Designs, AmyD, Sweet Stella Designs, Mary Moon Designs, What the Rock!?, Miss Megan Mac, Mary Martineau, Torn Angel, Creux Poche, Out of the Pink Sky,Igloo Letterpress, and Flamestitch.

2011-10-09T22:35:00.001-04:00

Craftin' Outlaws 2011 October 15th at the Gateway Film Center

Craftin' Outlaws ( June 2011 ) hosts Crafty Showcase Showdown

Craftin' Outlaws 2010

Craftin' Outlaws 2009

Craftin' Outlaws 2008

If you want to see more photos from past CO's check them out here

2011-09-30T23:04:00.001-04:00

Two Weeks Until Craftin' Outlaws October 15, 2011

What The Rock ?!

Stinky Bomb Soap

Out Of The Pink Sky

Poshta Stationary & Design

Umbrella Girl Productions

See Ya At The Show

2011-09-29T20:13:00.003-04:00

Independents' Day picks

My daughters came to the show with me. They hung out at the tent ,went on walks with me and had their picture taken.

B was thrilled !

At the Columbus Alive tent they were offering FREE t-shirts. All you had to do is write in your answer to the question and let them take a pic

The shirts were designed by Make Believe Monsters. B loves their designs and owns several of their tees. She was happy to add another one to her collection.

2011-09-08T15:46:00.000-04:00

Independents' Day 2011 Saturday, September 17 at 12:00pm - Midnight Gay St and Pearl Alley (downtown Columbus)

Multiple stages with tons of local music. Something going on around every corner. An alleyway full of talented artists and vendors. All this and more, in Downtown Columbus. Bonus, this show brings in a great crowd. In past years I have met some really wonderful people. I LOVE IT !

2011-09-01T14:23:00.000-04:00

How do you decorate your sewing machine ? I took this thrift store find and completely covered it in jewels, beads, buttons and other fun stuff. It's no longer funtional but makes a great decoration.

I came into my art room one day to find that my sewing machine had turned into a monster with scary teeth (post it notes added by a little prankster)

Sometimes a cat may think it's a great place to take a nap (that's kinda like a decoration. That is until I turn it on and it chases the fur ball away )

But I mostly prefer a few stickers to inspire me

Have a great Labor Day weekend !

2011-08-23T09:08:00.011-04:00

Ohio Bag Tags

Way back when I first started making bags I decided that it would be really cute to add a tag as an accessory . A fun little extra that I could also use to sign my name, Mary Moon Designs.

The first ones I made where created from wood pieces that I bought at the store and decorated before adding to the bag. I didn't think they were large enough or unique enough so I was trying to come up with a better way to execute my plan. My husband offered to cut the wood tags out for me, but wanted to know what shape I wanted them in. Oval, square, circle ?
I was so busy creating the purses I couldn't think of a perfect shape to make them. I tossed around a few ideas. when I mentioned a tag in the shape of Ohio my husband said he really liked it. He commented, " You live in Ohio, you work in Ohio , your an Ohio artist. It kinda makes sense"

When customers are looking over my bags they always stop at the Ohio bag tag in the palm of their hand and comment on how much they love them.

This is a collage of my Ohio tags on a Ohio background that my husband put together

Ohio's state symbols:

State animal: White-tailed Deer (1987)
State beverage: Tomato juice (1965)
State bird: Cardinal (1933)
State capital: Columbus[3] (1816)
State flower: Red carnation (1904)
State herb capital: Gahanna (1972)
State insect: Ladybug (1975)
State motto: "With God all things are possible." (1959)
State reptile: Black racer snake (1995)
State rock song: "Hang On Sloopy" (1985)
State song: "Beautiful Ohio" (1969)
State stone: Ohio Flint (1965)
State tree: Buckeye (1953)
State wildflower: Large white trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) (1986)

2011-08-19T17:39:00.002-04:00

The list of vendors for Craftin' Outlaws 2011 has been announced, check it out

My wonderful friend Sarah, of Space Dog Studios, created this awesome logo for me.
Isn't it adorable ?
Thank You Sarah !

2011-08-18T22:36:00.005-04:00

I thought up these Rainbow Cloud Zippy Bags over a year ago. I finally made them and put them out for sale. They have been hit all summer long. Aren't they just adorable ?

2011-08-11T10:34:00.006-04:00

My husband had seen a call for entries for the Westerville Shutterbugs and decided to submit a photo. He had taken a cute pic of my daughter on a bike with a Mary Moon bag at the Westerville Community Center. That was back in early 2010, but his photo wasn't chosen for that years issue.
He just happened to see a copy of the July/August 2011 issue of the Westerville Magazine and flipped through the pages. To his surprise was the pick he had sent last year. The photo can be found on page 22 of the magazine.

2011-08-09T21:46:00.006-04:00

My husband took these photos of my plush animals. He said that he thought the peppers made it look like my stuffies were in front of a piece made by Dale Chihuly.

2011-08-07T18:46:00.010-04:00

It was so dang hot out last month !
I finally caved in about three weeks ago and turned the air conditioning on in the house . I prefer hot temperatures over cold any day but I had enough. Not only do we have a large family but they bring in friends and our home gets really hot. It was no longer tolerable and everyone was miserable so I knew it was time.
I was ready to turn the air back off this past week since it hasn't been quite as warm out. I heard nothing but protest from the family. "They like the air on"
I actually have been chilled and would prefer to open the windows back up.
So I set up a table along with some of my supplies and the sewing machine and have been working outside in the sun.

My crafty cat came out to join me one rainy day when I had to work in the garage. Although crafty cat is supposed to be indoors and should not be laying in the middle of my work. It was nice of him to visit :)
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I bought a plastic storage container and filled it with sand and shells. When Little B comes over she can play while I work. She tells everyone she's at the beach and wants them to "go to the beach and play with her". I pull the beach into the garage when she's not at her Lolas house and put the cover on so it doesn't become a liter box.

I hope your having a great summer !
It sure is flying by.

2011-07-29T00:24:00.005-04:00

I was in the Barnes and Nobles at Easton the other day and saw one of my bags.
We were shopping around the store when my husband was calling my name and pointing.
I thought he was pointing at a book or something and totally didn't notice that the girl nearby me had one of my large tote bags with a deer applique. By the time I figured out what he was talking about she was on the other side of the store. But I am proud to say I saw it.
I find that to be the greatest compliment to my work, seeing my bags and purses in a public place when I least expect it. Whether it be at a restraunt, the grocery store, the library or at the mall. It is awesome.
During this years Comfest weekend I spotted a Mary Moon bag at least seven or eight times. A few of them stopped in for a visit and to shop.
Since I sell my work at shows and festivals it's not the most unlikely place to spot one of my creations but seeing someone walking down High Street with one on their arm is a pleasent surprise.
Thank you to all who have supported me and my business over the years I look forward to seeing you again.

marymoondesigns.etsy.com

2011-07-25T23:16:00.015-04:00

The month of July is flying by so fast.

We spent the Fourth Of July at home watching my son and his friends light off fireworks. Not even a week later I set up at the Westerville Music and Arts Festival where we had a hot hot weekend. Attendance seemed a bit down but I had a successful weekend.I had quite a few of my regular customers stop by and visit and my friend (also a vendor) stayed at the house through the event.

A few days later I hoped on a bus and headed to New York City. This was my third trip there so I felt pretty comfortable getting around town to the places we wanted to see. This time around I took my youngest daughter and she loved it. I visited the Met for the first time where we stood in a long line to see the Alexander McQueen exhibit. It was well worth the wait because it was phenomenal.

and then this past weekend me and the family went to a wedding where my oldest daughter was the maid of honor. Her and the bride have been friends since grade school. They had a movie themed wedding because the bride and groom met at AMC theaters.

This week I hope to spend more time at the pool :o)

2011-06-21T21:27:00.004-04:00

June 21st maybe the summer solstice , that is the first day of summer
but this weekend is when you know summer is really here
COMFEST 2011

It's hard to believe it's that time again. This upcoming weekend is a big one for me. It will officially be ten consecutive years being a vendor at this show. That's right, one full decade !

Comfest has always been the one big show I look forward to each year. So much is going on in the park. There's music, there's art, they have food and lots of great activities.
I was practically a newby in the arts and crafts when I started vending at this show. I created a lot of stuff but mostly for family, friends and myself. I had just actually began building an inventory for display and for sales.
Over the past decade my medium has definitely changed and my work and style has evolved as well. I can't tell you how many times someone has said " do you still make ....., I bought one from you before at this show. I have to respond with, "sorry, my work has changed. I no longer make .... anymore. For know I am a designer and creator of wearable art (bags and purses) but who knows what I will get into in the next decade to come.

What I love most about Comfest are the people. Comfest brings together a unique blend and variety of vendors, artists, musicians, volunteers, and of course the audience. Everyone is so friendly and happy to be there. I have met so many kind, supportive and positive people. The kind of people who understand my work and encourage me to continue in my path as an artist.

Happy Comfest Everyone ! ! !

2011-06-09T23:16:00.005-04:00

I just added some new bags to my Etsy shop
I made up a batch of bags with an Ohio applique

2011-06-03T15:19:00.006-04:00

If your unable to make it to the Crafty Showcase Showdown on Saturday night be sure to check out the wonderful artists at this weeks North Market Artisan Sundays.

If you don't see me at my booth i am probably inside trying to pick out what I want for lunch from all the delicious food they offer.

2011-06-03T14:58:00.009-04:00

You can read more about the Crafty Showcase Showdown in this weeks Columbus Alive

They even mentioned me, Mary Moon Designs.
"Nearly 20 vendors will set up shop in Wild Goose Creative, including local favorites Mary Moon Designs, Umbrella Girl Productions and The Candle Lab."

2011-05-26T19:41:00.006-04:00

My friends the Crafty Cotillion, Craftin' Outlaws and Wholly Craft are hosting an exciting event here in Columbus, Ohio. They have reached out to craft fair organizers, store owners, bloggers, and others in the craft community to hold the first ever Midwest Craft Caucus.
The event has a little bit of everything and a lot to offer.
There will be a plethora of panels, presentations and workshops for anyone in the business.
Then for the fans of handmade, join us at Wild Goose Creative for the Showcase Showdown where they will be having a celebration featuring vendors, games (with prizes), swag bags, and the popular Craft Corner Deathmatch(as featured at Craftin' Outlaws).

Throw in the Columbus Arts Festival, the Short Norths Gallery Hop and the North Markets Artisan Sunday and you will have the best weekend of the year to shop for unique one-of-a-kind treasures.

Hope to see ya there :o)

2011-05-26T13:44:00.011-04:00

My daughter is so awesome !
Not only is she creative and talented, she is caring and thoughtful as well. Since she was a small child she has made handmade gifts and cards for everyone on every occasion. Whenever there is a birthday, anniversary, holiday or other occasion, she gets to work creating something special.
For Mothers Day she made me this wonderful quilt (and a handmade card). This is one of my favorite presents ever. She took my scrap fabrics , pieced them together and spent hours in front of the sewing machine assembling them.
She did a fantastic job creating a present that is personal, practical, colorful and fun . I will cherish it forever :o)

2011-05-24T08:56:00.005-04:00

Mary Moons Kawaii Fabric Zippy Bags with decorative flower
Available in the Columbus Museum Of Art gift shop

2011-05-18T23:02:00.006-04:00

Handmade Tote with Two Exterior Pockets and Two Appliques

2011-05-17T22:01:00.006-04:00

A Gal Named Cinda Lou

In the heart of Uptown Westerville sets the most wonderful store full of treasures. If you enjoy shopping for unusual, antique and/or handmade items, this is perfect place . A Gal Named Cinda Lou has all that and more.

Here are the Mary Moon Pencil Bags (made with vintage fabric) that they carry

2011-05-13T22:11:00.006-04:00

Discover Ohio created a commercial for tourism in Ohio. They stopped in at Urban Handmade in Yellow Springs to film a portion of it. Urban Handmade has recently started carrying my bags in their store. If you look closely (and quickly) at the 47 second point of the commercial, you will see my striped owlie purse.
Very fun :o)
Ohio Tourism video
If you see this same commercial on tv you may notice that it was cut down from its original one minute and four seconds, which left my portion out.

2011-04-26T23:20:00.004-04:00

Crafty Cat

It sure is difficult leaving anything out in my studio/art room with four cats in the house. They knock over all of the picture frames in my window ledge like a set of dominos, they jump from table top to table top to my ironing board (which ends up tossed to the ground, fabric and all) and they like to snuggle up with my work that I have setting out.
This is a pic of Crafty Cat taking a nap with the purse strap laying over the top of him.

2011-04-19T22:53:00.002-04:00

More pics from my studio

2011-04-19T22:15:00.008-04:00

Mary Moon Designs
Now availible in Yellow Springs, Ohio

Urban Handmade

2011-04-13T22:12:00.017-04:00

Spring = A new bag

I have been hard at work in my studio the last couple of months.
I have been designing, cutting and assembling new bags and purses.
I've also been updating my marymoondesigns (Etsy) shop with new pictures and listings.

Enjoy :o)

2011-04-07T21:26:00.006-04:00

Handmade hand painted purses

" With our thoughts We shape the world "
Budda

"The journey is the reward "
Tao saying

2011-04-01T22:40:00.004-04:00

Art Is Alive Vendors
(I'm one of them )

2011-03-26T23:29:00.008-04:00

I Love Owls
I have them all over my studio and home

A gift from a friend

A great place to put my pens and scissors

My wonderful friend Haidi made me this ceramic one-of-a-kind owl vase

My husband got me this block print stuffed owl at a popular indie craft show a few years ago

marymoondesigns.etsy.com

2011-03-26T23:00:00.012-04:00

Crafty Cats(s) in my Studio

Sunning in my studio window

The tail of my kitty cat

Cat Art by Sela, Meow

2011-03-21T22:08:00.006-04:00

In my studio:
Geisha Girls, Bunnies and Rainbows

In between life and its daily chaos i've been hard at work building up my inventory for upcoming shows. I just finished creating a batch of Geisha Girl bags.

I have been cutting and ironing a lot of fabric.
Here is a picture of the floor under my work table and all of the scraps.
I came down the other day to see the outline of a bunny that I had cut out and a few random colorful rainbows

2011-03-17T23:30:00.005-04:00

Crafty Cat in my studio window

marymoondesigns.etsy.com

2011-03-10T21:49:00.009-05:00

Here are a few pictures from my studio

I reorganized and cleaned my room about two weeks ago.
Like a mini tornado, B. came in with her toy collection and took over the floor.

Here I am workin in my studio

I LOVE my new wall mounted thread holder. My wonderful friend sent it to me as a gift.

B. checking the quality of my work

The quality must be good. B. wants all the ones I just made. (a girl can never have to many bags)

marymoondesigns.etsy.com

2011-02-07T21:02:00.003-05:00

Just The Girls

Hanging on the couch on a cold and snowy day.

2011-02-03T22:27:00.031-05:00

In the fall of 2009 my daughter (Midori) and I took our first ever trip to New York City.We saw the Statue Of Liberty, Ellis Island and Time Square. We walked through Soho, China Town and Central Park. We visited where the twin towers once were and the memorial for the lives that were lost. So much to see in the three days we were there.
The last place we went was the Smithsonian National Museum of American Indians. What a treat ! ! On display were beautiful dresses, boots, and bags made by native American Indian women. I was in awe of the thousands and thousands of beads that were sewn on the gorgeous tribal dresses.
On our way out we stopped in the museum gift shop. Score ! I found these incredible molas handmade by Kuna women. I bought two of them thinking down the road I would add them to a bag. I thought they would make a great focal point.

It took me nearly two years but the bags are done. They turned out fabulous :o)
I am excited because we are taking aanother trip to the Big Apple this April. I am hoping to find more of these beautiful molas while we are there so I can use them on my Totes.

2011-01-03T21:45:00.018-05:00

Me and The family went to the Columbus Museum Of Art ...........

as members we were able to get a sneak peak of the newly renovated space.

My children have all spent a lot of time at the museum over the years. They have always enjoyed the doodles art classes and the weekend drop in events. What a great place to not only view the art but learn a little about it and apply it to a fun project.

The day we went we where able to do a little creating in the brand new art room.

Cowboy with a moustache, on a stick

If you go, check out the museum gift shop .....

and all the unique and cool items for sale.

Including my kids totes with adorable animal appliques.
I also have some of my animal stuffies and a few handmade journals there.

What are you waiting for ? Go check it out.

2010-11-05T19:59:00.003-04:00

* New this past month *
Check out the Clintonville Community Market where you can find a special display of handmade goods from the Columbus Crafty Cotillion and some of my cute zippy bags.

2010-11-01T22:53:00.005-04:00

The Columbus Crafty Cotillion has assembled a variety of local vendors with your shopping needs in mind.
Jewelry, stationery, plush, bags and purses, accessories, prints, journals,and clothing will all be available.

Viewfinder vendor list -

5 Orange Potatoes
Alison Rose
AmyD
Clinton Reno
Crafty Beavers
Cynthia Vardhan Ceramics
Flamestitch
Igloo Letterpress
Jack Gramann
Kunklebaby
Creux Poche
LP Designs
Maram
Make Believe Monsters
Mary Martineau
Mary Moon Designs
Miss Megan Mac
Nicki Strouss
Out of the Pink Sky
Patrice Lehocky
pattycake bakery
Poshta
Red Clover Clutch
Rivet
Spacedog
These Are Things
Thought Co.
Torn Angel
Tsurubride
Umbrella Girl Productions
What the Rock!?
Wholly Craft
Zen Tree

Shop Handmade
Shop Local

2010-11-01T22:11:00.007-04:00

Craftin' Outlaws 2010 was AWESOME ! ! ! !
The show was VERY well attended.
The customers were GREAT !
The vendors were THE BEST !
and it was a FANTASTIC day :o)
I'm so looking forward to C.O. 2011

You can check out some pics on flickr in the Craftin' Outlaws group pool

2010-11-01T22:08:00.008-04:00

Clear your calender because this show is going to be AWESOME !

Join us at Viewfinder!
Saturday November 20, 11am - 7pm
Sunday, November 21, 11am - 7pm

The entry to the show is free.

Location
Junctionview Studios
889 Williams Ave
Grandview Heights OH, 43212

About the Show
The members of the Columbus Crafty Cotillion, Couchfire Collective, and Junctionview Studios are very excited to announce they are partnering to create a new event in Columbus called Viewfinder!

The show will feature handmade goods by over 30 craft vendors (including Mary Moon Designs) , fine art by Columbus' creative community, and open studios of resident artists at Junctionview Studios.

2010-09-25T22:06:00.002-04:00

Crafty Cotillion group photo at last weekends Independents' Day Festival in downtown Columbus. Find more photos on my flickr

marymoondesigns.etsy.com

2010-09-14T23:18:00.002-04:00

More info can be found about Independents' Day on the Columbus Underground.
Hope to see you this Saturday :o)

2010-09-12T21:29:00.006-04:00

Less than a week away ....
Independents' Day
September 18th from noon until 10 p.m.
Gay Street and Pearl Alley in Downtown Columbus

Join me and my friends, the Crafty Cotillion ....
Columbus is brimming with creativity and the local craft community is no exception! The Handmade Columbus section of Independent's Day is organized by the Columbus Crafty Cotillion and features unique handmade goods from over 25 local artists and designers. Here you'll find everything from exquisite knitwear and expressive stationery to kooky plush creatures and modern home decor.
Don't forget to add my fun colorful handmade one-of-a-kind bags, purses and zippies.
www.cbuscraftycotillion.blogspot.com

2010-09-01T07:54:00.008-04:00

Some pics from this past weekend at Urban Scrawl

You can see more here

2010-08-25T11:53:00.007-04:00

We went to the local sand box, Alum Creek Beach, and took a few fun photos this past Sunday. The people walking by looked at us like we are crazy or something. They just don't get it.
I have some more pics in my flickr if you want to check them out.

2010-08-23T15:02:00.015-04:00

I'm really looking forward to this upcoming weekend. I will be setting up my booth, along with Sarah Space Dog Studios, at Urban Scrawl. This will be my first ever appearance at this event. It should be a ton of fun :o)

Heres some more info about the show .....

URBAN SCRAWL IV, SATURDAY August 28th, 2010
12pm – 8pm

"Urban Scrawl is a one-day festival that features the live creation of murals by local artists. It also features live music organized by the Columbus Music Co-Op, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, a children’s craft and game area, break dancing, and a skateboarding competition. The event is held in Dodge Park, Columbus’ first skate park, along the Scioto River overlooking downtown Columbus."

2010-08-19T09:55:00.006-04:00

My husband took us out for a quick photo shoot with "the girls". Check out some more fun photos in my flickr

2010-07-24T22:18:00.006-04:00

As some of you know, over a year and a half ago I added another role to my life, Grandma ( I prefer Lola).

I watch Little B quit a bit while her mom and dad are at their jobs.
I have work to get done as well.
Cutting, planning, ironing, assembling, sewing, pricing, ETC

Sometimes I put Baby B in her playpin so I can work. She plays with her toys or takes a nap.

Other times she tries to distract me,
Or yank me in with her.

Ahhhhhhhh :o)
marymoondesigns.etsy.com

2010-07-06T21:14:00.017-04:00

A busy week before Westerville

"What have I been up to ?" , you may ask.
After a crazy long weekend at Comfest, I have been back to work preparing for my next show.

I basically skipped all this past holiday and events so I could get ready for it.

I have been working on special orders.

Multi tasking.
Getting a little sun while I sew.

Restocking some of my popular new designs.

37th Annual Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce
Music & Arts Festival
Heritage Park - Westerville, Ohio

Saturday, July 10, 2010 (11 AM - 7 PM)
Sunday, July 11, 2010 (11 AM - 5 PM)

I also have some of my artwork on display at the Westerville Public Library.You can see it in the big showcase in the lobby.

2010-07-05T22:53:00.003-04:00

COMFEST 2010

Comfest 2010 was AWESOME !!!
Check out my Flickr to see some pics with my friends :o)

2010-07-01T20:21:00.004-04:00

CRAFTY RAFFLE FOR ALIX REESE: JUNE 28 - JULY 5

Stop by Wholly Craft from 6/28 to 7/5 to purchase a raffle ticket for $5 to win a basket of fabulous handmade goodies from Columbus artists & crafters. All proceeds will benefit Alix Reese - an innocent victim of gang crossfire - who was shot while driving on the East side of Columbus last month.

Your $5 ticket purchase will give you a chance to win an awesome prize, as well as the opportunity to help out a wonderful young woman and her family.

Featuring awesome creations from:
Stinkybomb Soaps * AmyD * Wholly Craft * UCSA * Kunklebaby * Sweet Stella Designs * TsuruBride * MaraM * Miss Megan Mac * Indiefineable * Buckeye Bling * Label Yourself *
Mary Moon Designs * Torn Angel * Laura Alexander * Anima Metals * Mary Martineau * Poshta Stationery & Design * What The Rock?! * Laura Irene Designs* Heather Alexander * We Are Something Else * Umbrella Girl Productions *

2010-06-05T20:33:00.005-04:00

AHHHHHHHHHH,
Really ?
REALLY !!!!!?
Crafty Cat is still getting in the middle of things, imagine that.
Of course he's not the only one. Princess thinks since she has been around the longest and is the top cat in the home, that she can do whatever she wants as well.
I do love all four of my kitties but I NEED MY SPACE.

marymoondesigns.etsy.com

2010-05-19T21:39:00.006-04:00

COMING THIS WEEKEND
ETSY TEAM COLUMBUS PRESENTS

May 22 Saturday 10am - 6pm
May 23 Sunday 12 noon - 5pm
at the Whetstone Community Center
3923 N High Street
Clintonville

Check out the AWESOME vendors who will be at the show

2010-05-18T23:38:00.003-04:00

Check out my shop to see my newly listed Owlie Bag.
I also put up more photos on flickr.

2010-05-01T21:32:00.008-04:00

More Stuffies

-cute fabrics
-ooak plushie
-70's style pattern
-vintage design with a NEW Mary Moon twist

♥♥♥ Back when I was a small child my grandma used to spoil me with her handmade creations.She made me cards, afghans, clothing's and lots of other special gifts.I remember her making a set of these cute stuffed animals that I just cherished.She lived two hours away so each time I would visit she would add a new stuffie to my collection.I had a bunny,cat,dog,camel,lion and a horse.
I was at the thrift store one day and found the same set of patterns my grandma had.Memories overwhelmed me.All the road trips to her house, spending weeks during summer break with her, holidays at grandmas,playing in her living room.
I HAD TO HAVE THEM ! ! !
I give my grandma a lot of credit for helping me become the person I have am today.She not only gave me her love and her time, she inspired me and encouraged me.
Once again she has influenced me and my artwork.
I have recreated my grandmas vintage plush designs and put a Mary Moon twist to them.
I Hope you enjoy them as I really really enjoyed making them ♥♥♥
I think she would be proud :o)

You can find my stuffies in my Etsy shop

2010-04-19T21:21:00.006-04:00

I AM CRAFTY CAT SEE ME ROOOAR ! ! !

CRAFTY CAT IN A BOX

LAZY LAZY CRAFTY CAT

2010-04-17T01:01:00.004-04:00

Really ? Really ! ! !

My Home is NOT a cat free home.

2010-03-20T23:03:00.003-04:00

They may not hang on the wall but I like to try to make every one of my bags a piece of art.One of a kind, original and well constructed.

I love to create and decorate.
Even if it's my sewing machine :o)

2010-02-24T22:48:00.008-05:00

MY LOLA LOVES ME

My grandbaby's first birthday is nearly here. She grew up so fast.
So her Lola had to make her something handmade and extra special.

2010-02-24T22:20:00.008-05:00

I had a special order from a good friend of mine.She custom ordered a pair of bags with dragons on them.The bags were a special surprise for her daughter and her daughters friend.The two are really into dragons and she wanted to have something special made for them.
Sometimes I get request that i just know are not my thing so I turn it away.
Other times I get excited to step outside of my boundaries and make something new.
If I really enjoy creating it and love the way the project turns out, I add it to my regular line of work.
I struggled a bit when I created these bags, only because I have never drawn a dragon before.But I really like the way they turned out.
This experience has inspired me to think up some new patterns.
I'll post some pics of my new work when it's complete.

2010-01-16T06:20:00.004-05:00

Here is my NEWest design in my appliqued zippy bag line.
Seal Zippy :o)

2010-01-03T19:28:00.003-05:00

2010 Special offers to start off a NEW year

Hello everyone,I am offering not one but two special promotions in my Etsy shop to start off the new year ♥
Promo #1- I am offering FREE shipping on my 99th sale.
The offer is for orders that will be shipped in the U.S.A. only.The Free shipping offer is for only the 99th item sold,any other items purchased will not apply to this offer and will have a shipping charge.
That's FREE shipping on my 99th sold item :o)

Promo #2- I am offering a free gift,handmade by me, to my 100th sale.All other fees still apply(shipping and tax,if you live in Ohio).The FREE item is valued at $20.Did I mention it was handmade by me ? and it's FREE ?

Happy New Year ! ! !

2009-12-17T19:00:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone :o)
It's been a long eventful year and it's nearing the end.It seems like just the other day I was busy preparing for my first of many shows.Now it's time to inform you of my LAST show.This weekend I will be at the ARTillery Holiday Art Market.
Stop by and pick up some last minute gifts.

heres the when and where :
Saturday December 19
from 12- 6p.m.
Skye Bar in the O.S.U. South Campus Gateway

Hope to see you there :o)

2009-12-12T00:15:00.011-05:00

I wanted to thank everyone who attended my open house this week.I had a really nice time.I was a bit stressed out the days prior to the event though.I think it happens every December.
Not only was I trying to get my home ready, I had a show the previous weekend.I also spent quite a bit of time in front of my sewing machine this past week getting a few special orders done.Cleaning,decorating and setting up my display were also on my to-do list.
It was well worth the effort.
I had a great turnout and a great time.I got to visit with my friends (you know who you are, I had a few of my wonderful customers come that I haven't seen since summer and I met a couple really nice people :o)
Thank You to all.
Not only to the people who came to the open house but also to everyone who has encouraged me and complimented me over this past year.
Without your support I could not do what I do.
Thank You to all of the customers,shop owners,festival organizers,volunteers,friends(old and new),vendors,fellow artists and crafters.A special thanks to the staff who work the cutting table at Jo Anns! lol
And I can't forget my beautiful family for helping me.

This has been a rewarding and fantastic year ! ! !

2009-11-12T22:06:00.004-05:00

November 14-15, 2009
10am - 6pm each day

Junctionview Studios
889 Williams Ave
Columbus, Ohio

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Inspired by the DIY craft movement we organized this event to celebrate independent designers and artists locally and nationally while supporting the spirit of the handmade community.

Tiny Canary, in its third year, is a modern arts and crafts market. We will be showcasing some of the finest designers and makers of everything from jewelry and handmade clothing, to original plush, home décor and body care products.

As a handmade alternative for the gift giving season, Tiny Canary is anticipated to attract thousands of holiday shoppers.

The first 100 in attendance each day will receive a FREE Tiny Canary tote bag stuffed with coupons and other goodies!

I'll be there,stop by and see me
:o)

2009-11-02T21:03:00.003-05:00

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CMA Holiday Trunk Show:
Unique Handcrafted Gifts By Local Artists.
Columbus Museum of Art
480 East Broad Street Columbus 43215
http://www.columbusmuseum.org/
Event Date:Sunday December 6
Event Hours: 1 pm - 5 pm

The Columbus Museum of Art Gift Shop will be hosting a Holiday Trunk Show featuring the handmade work of local artisans.The artists featured will be selling a wide range of unique and affordable products including hand-dyed silk scarves, sewn stationery, fused glass jewelry, hand bound journals, and colorful purses.
The Museum Shop offers an unusual array of household objects, jewelry by localartisans, note cards and stationery, posters, toys and educational items for kids, and distinctive gifts for everyone.

Admission is free to attend the CMA Holiday Trunk Show. Regular admission rates apply for Chihuly Illuminated.

2009-10-08T13:14:00.006-04:00

*** Craftin' Outlaws ***

With just a little over a week to go , i'm getting super excited for the big event.
It's going to be fun hanging out with my artist friends,meeting new people and seeing the event finally come together.
Check it out.
The Columbus Underground made a podcast and posted it today :o)

The ladies of the C.O. did a fantastic job talking about the show :o)

Oh yeah, check out the Etsy treasury I made with Craftin' Outlaws artist.

2009-10-01T18:41:00.003-04:00

I'm setting up at two locations in downtown Columbus this weekend.
First off, Saturday evening from 6 to 9 I will be at the Salons At High And Hubbard
it is located at 17 W. Hubbard in the Short North.
This will not only be the first time I have ever set up at a Gallery Hop,
It is the first time I have ever been in the Short North during the Gallery Hop :o)
So i'm pretty excited ! !

Then I will be setting up at the North Market Artisan Sunday
Always a fun time with lots of my artist friends to hang out with.

So if your in Downtown Columbus this weekend be sure to stop by.

2009-09-22T14:46:00.007-04:00

I set up this last weekend at The Riverfront Art Festival.It was held at Genoa Park in Downtown Columbus.I had been working right up to the show,trying to get plenty of merchendise made.I was so happy when I set up my booth display and had enough to fill it all up with my colorful creations.
Check out my Panda bags.They are my Newest bag.Tons of people were giving compliments to them and my New Geisha Purses.
The last pic is of me putting out my New Zippy pouches with fun charectors.

2009-09-22T14:02:00.010-04:00

My Husband J shared a booth Saturday at Independents' Day in downtown Columbus.He put out my Decorative Wall Hangings,my Awesome Guitars,hand made books and journals and of course my Bags,Purses and Zippys.He said the event brought a fun crowd.I took the walk up Broad Street to surprise my husband and to say Hi to all the vendors I knew there.It was really more my kind of crowd, I wished I could have stayed.

2009-09-22T13:52:00.004-04:00

And then it rained on Sunday and washed the customers away :o(
It gave me a chance to walk around with my new umbrella.(My husband bought it for me on his way to the show) I spent time talking to other vendors, and we had alot to talk about.

2009-09-10T11:39:00.007-04:00

WHAT HAVE I BEEN DOING ? ? ?

Trying to eat healthy.
I've also been going back to the gym.
Not as much as I would like though.

I made a few things for myself.Of course if I have it my girls want it to. I have to make one for each of them to.
I made these bleach tie dyed jeans like the ones I had in the 80's.

and i've been trying to stay focused and get a bunch of stuff made for my upcoming shows.I am actually very motivated right know and came up with even more NEW designs.
I'll take some picks SOON. Stop back and check them out :0)

2009-08-14T06:45:00.006-04:00

We had a great time last Saturday.

We volunteered our time at the Crafty Cotillions Handmade Expo.It was held at the Fairgrounds during the Ohio State Fair.

We go to so many shows,festivals and events and see all kinds of people volunteering their time and skills.If your part of the event it's hard to help out and run your own booth.So we thought it would be nice to lend a hand.

We really enjoyed spending time and hanging out with fellow artist,peers and friends.
It was so much FUN and we all got these cute OHIO shirts for giving our time.We spent a few hours behind the info booth selling t-shirts,handing out posters /promo cards and giving vendors breaks.

2009-07-22T21:08:00.007-04:00

I'm So Excited ! ! ! ! !
I was interviewed by staff writer Alex Froman while at the Lazy Daze of Summer Festival last weekend.He writes for the Grandview, This Week Community Newspaper.

I couldn't figure out how to link the article to my blog so here is my portion of what he wrote about the event.

Among the artists and craftmakers participating in this year's festival was Mary Maben, who designs and sells bags and purses through her Mary Moon Designs business.

"Each bag or purse I make has a one-of-a-kind design," Maben said. "I like experimenting, putting together colors and patterns that don't seem to make sense to people, but actually work well together."

Maben said she enjoys participating in festivals like Lazy Daze because of the chance to meet so many people.

"The most exciting thing to me is when I'm out and see someone carrying one of my bags or purses," she said. "It's so rewarding to think you're making something that people like and use."

More information about Maben's creations is available at marymoondesigns.etsy.com.

Pretty cool, Right ?

I will be back in Grandview this Saturday for The Grandview Hop.
I will be set up by the Arlington Bank from 5p.m. until 9 p.m.
Hope to see you there :o)

2009-07-08T22:35:00.004-04:00

Hey everyone,I'll be set up in Westerville this weekend.Stop by and say hey.I did the show last year.It was great fun :o)
The festival is set in a really nice park,they have some really good bands and a variety of crafters and artist.
Don't forget to go into the Everal Barn.They have a silent auction and kids art in the upstairs.The childrens art show is my fav.
Hope to see you there.

2009-06-19T23:25:00.005-04:00

Hey Crafty Cat i'm trying to get some work done. I have been trying to get stuff accomplished and my pesty crafty cat is at it again.He waits till I am all sprawled out and lays right in the middle of everything, but I love this darn cat, he is my most loving kitty and comes running to me whenever I call him.

Tune in next time for more adventures of Crafty Cat ........... ♥♥♥

2009-06-05T21:23:00.004-04:00

I can't even have my picture taken without having Crafty Cat getting in the way.
I was having pictures taken of my bag for a listing in my Etsy shop and C.C. come sneaking into my photo.

2009-04-22T23:04:00.002-04:00

Crafty Cat is Back

I have been hard at work measuring,cutting and assembling all new bags and purses.
Not an easy task when I'm spending half the day watching my precious new grandbaby.The dog comes to stay the day with Lola Mary as well.She's a good pup as long as you don't leave her alone,AT ALL !!
But this pesky cat of mine thinks it needs to be right in the middle of my work.
Here is a pic of C.C. using my purse pattern as a personal pop up tent.
ARRGGG ! ! ! !

2009-03-31T00:27:00.001-04:00

ARMED WITH AN IRON

2009-03-30T23:28:00.009-04:00

This is the part of my job that I really don't care for.
I love to create.I love to shop for supplies.
I hate cleaning my art room.
I recently took a break from my sewing machine to condense and reorganize my space.
It took me over two days to get the job done.

My daughter couldn't believe I was getting rid of stuff.I threw out several bags of trash.I dropped off a van full of stuff at Goodwill and donated some supplies to my kids school.I also have some items that I plan to resale.

It was a lot of work and very stressful.My other daughter was there for me and hugged me and told me it would be alright.

and after all that work my room is well organized.
Only now I can't find anything :o)

I am very proud of what I accomplished.

2009-03-11T23:11:00.001-04:00

2009-03-10T00:18:00.001-04:00

Pictures of Baby Bella B on flickr.

2009-03-10T00:08:00.004-04:00

Check out my pics from my 40th birthday party

2009-03-07T11:53:00.001-05:00

Hello everyone. Meet my new granddaughter Arabella Anastasia (Bella)
She made her Birthdate March 7th
she was born at 5:24 am
and she weighed 6 lbs 14 oz
Welcome to the world little Bella Boo

2009-02-28T17:27:00.004-05:00

This Snail Zippy Bag is my newest listing in my Etsy shop.It was really fun to make.It turned out so CUTE.
:o)

2009-02-18T23:41:00.002-05:00

Observation by Sela age 8

2009-02-10T22:49:00.010-05:00

SNAILS WHALES AND A SQUIRREL

My newest creation...... bag tags. I decided to make some of my little characters into these adorable bag tags. I love how they turned out and I think they will make a nice addition to a Mary Moon orginal bag!
I made wonderful whale bag tags to.

2009-01-30T20:45:00.004-05:00

Crafty Cat takes a nap,On my ironing board ???

Thanks for tuning in for the new adventure of Crafty Cat.

I was planning on doing some ironing today.I have a small stack of bag panels that need ironed before I assemble them.Hard task to do when theres a cat sleeping on your work space.I thought I may go ahead and heat up the iron and if the cats tail gets in the way C.C. will have a flat black tail.:0)
Take a look at the shadows on my star and moon wall.The shadow by the moon is actually a bird.I sat patiently trying to take a picture were you could actually see the shadow of the bird.Problem is they moved way to quick.It was impossible to capture.
We have a tree outside our window that has a bunch of berries on it.The berries have recently attracted a ton of birds.
It has been driving my cats CRAZY.They have been watching the birds bounce around the tree and they hop around the window like they want to go after them.Only it's to cold out and they won't even go outside.The WIMPS !!!!

2009-01-28T21:36:00.005-05:00

Here Comes the Bride!!!!!!
My Colorful Bouquet of zippers came in the mail today so the hubby and I thought we should renew our vows. LOL
For anyone who knows us this is a regular event since we have been married 3 times(15 years) already hahahah!!!
the first time by a judge,the second in Vegas just for fun,then we had our vows renewed in the church
You may now kiss your bride AGAIN!!!!!!

2009-01-20T22:47:00.003-05:00

My youngest daughter had a birthday party,she will turn 8 later this month. She invited 7 of her best pals to the Columbus Museum of Art, her favorite place to go.We went for the Doodles Project that they offer on Saturdays.We had sooo much fun and even the adults made one. Isn't her whale CUTE :0)

We have been going to the CMA since she was 3.Her room is full of various art projects she has done over the years.I hope for her to have her very own show in a museum someday,I will be her biggest fan !!!!