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.

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)

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.

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)

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.

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 ........... ♥♥♥

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.