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 ! ! !

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
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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.