Buy Local Art & Gift Show

This weekend Tracy & I will be at the Buy Local Art & Gift Show at the Kalamazoo Nature Center.  It is the first year either of us have done this show, and we are both very excited.  I do love local shows, and I love to buy from local artisits.

You're probably going to see a lit of this gif.  It just makes me giggle.

Show this Weekend

This weekend Tracy and I will be at the Pennfield Middle School Arts and Crafts Show in Pennfield, Michigan. Here is a quickie pic of some of my new stuff:

This is the first of the last three shows of the year. Check out my show page for the dates and times.

Getting Ready for My Next Show

I spent the day making jewelry, about 7 necklaces and 6 pairs of earrings.  I'm getting ready for the 2012 Northern Michigan Bead & Jewelry Show at the Cadillac Junior High in Cadillac Michigan on April 14th.  I'll be sure to post pics tomorrow!

First Show of 2012

I've updated my Show Schedule.  My first show is next weekend at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, Michigan.  It is the Art from the Heart show, and it is the first show with my bead buddy, Tracy.  I am so excited, I cannot stand it!

I've been tweaking the finishing touches on my table.  Well, I should say the first round of finishing touches on my table.  One of the things I did today was to tea-stain the clothes pins I'll be using on my displays.

They may need to be darker, but I figure it is easier  to add color than it is to take it away.

My Partner in Crime - 2012

Here is my partner in crime for 2012, Tracy Bell.  We are going to buddy up for shows next year; I am so excited!  The things she does to metal is just awesome.  Plus, she has a twisted/wicked sense of humor, just like mine.  Check out her blog and her fun baubles in her Etsy site!  (I have to cut this post short, as my husband just called from about 20 miles out and our truck won't go above 40 without shaking like it's re-entering the atmosphere.)

My First Rings n Things Show

I am so exited!  I finally get to go to my first Rings-n-Things show this weekend.  I've been looking forward to this all week, but the thought of being in a big room with ALL. THOSE. BEADS. is simply overwhelming.  I even drove past my appointment after work (at least this time I didn't get a ticket...)

Any advice for a noob on how to best attack this show?  Or just make sure my credit card limit has plenty of room?  :)

How I Spent My Weekend

This past weekend was the Hastings Summerfest.  It is a cute little show that is 3 miles from home.  Just perfect.  The weather was gorgeous, which is unusual in Michigan.  It didn't break 80 for all 3 days, which is *really* unusual in Michigan in August.  Even more perfect.  :)

Every Saturday there is a Farmers Market, and one of the vendors is a woman with beautiful flowers. The colors are amazing! Plus,they are a great bargain at only $7!

Not So Shiny

My goodies from yesterday have been patina'd and finished up, all ready for my show next weekend in Lake Odessa. Putting a patina on copper brings out so many wonderful colors.

Stormy Weather

We had some nasty weather blow through last night. We were more fortunate than many of our neighboring counties, as we only saw some bad lightning and thunderstorms. I do love watching storms come in. The DH wasn't home, so I stood on the porch and snapped a couple of pictures. :)

I am preparing for a show next weekend, Art in the Park in Lake Odessa, Michigan. I've been creating goodies after work, and by the time I'm done at night the sun is down and I've been unable to take pictures. I'll talke a bunch this weekend and share.

Whatcha Doing this Weekend?

Take a short drive up to Cadillac, Michigan, and come see me at the Northern Michigan Bead and Jewelry Show. This is the second year, and there will be many great artists!

2010 Hastings Summerfest

Thank you to all of my customers at the Summerfest show this weekend. I had a spectacular time! Pictures to come.

eta: Holy cow, I wasn't online for three whole days. I am never going to get caught up reading blogs. LOL

Northern Michigan Bead & Jewelry Show

I had a wonderful time yesterday at the Northern Michigan Bead & Jewelry Show in Cadillac. I met some wonderful people. Thannk you to all of the lovely people that stopped by!

I will be posting pictures soon.

Northern Michigan Bead & Jewelry Show

April 17th is the Northern Michigan Bead & Jewelry Show In Cadillac, Michigan. I think I have enough stock, but does one ever have enough stock? I always, ALWAYS, have this horrible panic 1 - 2 weeks before a show that I do not have enough. And really, I don't. I just don't. But I'm ok with that. :)

Come see me this weekend!

This little sparkly is up on Etsy.


I'll be at the West Michigan Bead Expo in Grand Rapids. Stop by & say HI!

Had a lot of fun!

I had a great time at the Tipp City Mum Fest last weekend! I met some wonderful people, made a few sales, and laughed a LOT with my family.

Also, just listed on Etsy, Stormy Skies.

Neglected Blog

I've been very busy getting ready for the Tipp City Mum fest September 26th. By getting ready, I mean waiting til the last minute to do, well, everything. Some sick part of me feels a greater sense of accomplishment when panic is thrown into the equation.

Crazy week

It's been a crazy-busy week but I'm getting back in the groove, I made some beads today, and hopefully some of them turned out. I am doing my first outdoor show in September, just 2 weeks before the West Michigan Bead Expo. I have no idea how I am going to have enough product without quitting my job. :)

Friends and the WMBE

I had the West Michigan Bead Expo yesterday. My friend Elena and her daughter Emily helped out all day. We had a spectacular time! We munched on some of our favorite goodies, and Emily did an excellent job of packing my sold beads for customers. Thank you, Elena & Emily!

West Michigan Bead Expo

West Michigan Bead Expo

Where: DeVos Place Convention Center
303 Monroe Ave,
Grand Rapids, MI
When: Saturday, October 11, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission $3.00

West Michigan Bead Expo is an exciting opportunity for bead and glass lovers to meet and purchase the work of over 50 artists. Available for purchase will be handcrafted lampwork, ceramic, fused and polymer clay beads as well as sterling silver, semi-precious stones, and Czech glass beads. Many artists will also have finished jewelry pieces for sale.

Procrastination

I signed up for the West Michigan Bead Expo at DeVos Place practically a year ago. It is just 2 1/2 weeks away now. I have an 8 foot table, and enough beads for approx 2 feet of table. *eyeroll* I would have to take the next 2 weeks off of work in order to be properly prepared.