Hi! Here we sit on yet another gray rainy day. Watching the Masters. Getting ready to go see Ghost Writer. A friend who is sharing a booth with me at the Crafty Maverick's Sale in a couple weeks wanted to see pics of what I was making, and I thought I'd share here so that you won't think I've been absent from blogging out of sheer laziness.
These framed bits of vintage wallpaper are one of those things that will probably sell better in real life than on the internet. I've dusted the images here and there with ground glass glitter but of course it doesn't show up in the photos.
Of course I'll be bringing LOTS of quilts. Some just flannel and cozy
Some cute enough to hang on the wall
Some bigger
and some smaller
I made four magnetic perpetual calendars with the same papers and ribbons (just the numbers vary on each one).
Wouldn't it be fun in a home-school environment?
Small bits like these sets of gift tags
and these rolls of vintage gift wrap (they are not going to have JUST handmade for this show. Are also allowing vintage items).
Here's some fabric tags I made from old cut-up quilts
Front and back close-up of one style.
Oh, and of course some button flower vase sets.
I feel good about my presentation on two counts. One, is that I ONLY did baby-related items. Usually when people come across me at craft fairs and the like they just don't know WHAT to make of me 'cause I'm all over the place in my offerings. Also, I made identical multiples of many items, so that I can just have one out on display and then dig out a packed away from view set for purchases. The space is only 5x8 so that will be very important.
Lastly, I'm offering some ABC sets of bean bags.
This is the first and only set I've made so far, but I think I can speed it up now that I've gotten through the learning curve. These are not terribly quick to make, but I think they will be a very fun learning tool for mommies and their toddlers so it's worth it to make a few more. One set used 6.5 pounds of split peas!
You can see in the first pic how sturdy the bag is. It stands up by its self!
Well, this isn't ALL of what I'm bringing, but it's a good representation. If you live local, I hope to see you there!
Talk about raising the bar!!! Wow Jen I love everything I'm seeing so original and so creative..You rock!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 27, 2010 at 04:17 AM
I love that each item has your signature. I can look at it and know it was made by you. That's cool. Oh, I LOVE the calendar! Did I tell you how much I love the calendar???
Posted by: Jennifer Juniper | April 23, 2010 at 06:42 AM
Wow. Looks like the opposite of lazy to me. I love every single thing!
The calendars are genius and button flowers always make me smile. :)
xo
Di
Posted by: Diane Duda | April 22, 2010 at 04:15 AM
The gift tags look amazing!
Posted by: Camila F. | April 19, 2010 at 12:37 PM
I hope you have a succesful day at your booth. You have some lovely stuff to sell. I am totally loving the abc bag with the bean bags. Too cute.
Posted by: Cheryl | April 18, 2010 at 08:31 PM
Wow Jen, everything looks soooo good. I'm sure you're going to do great. Those quilt tags are adorable!! I wish I lived in your neck of the woods:)
Posted by: Tracy Nuskey-Dodson | April 13, 2010 at 08:24 PM
Jen I love everything you have made. Your going to do great!!! I'd love to have one of those perpetual calendars myself. If it doesnt sell I may be interested.
Hugs
Sharon
Posted by: sharon | April 13, 2010 at 08:08 PM
You are so talented! I love everything you have made. Hope to own one of your quilts one of these days. Best of luck at the sale :)
Posted by: artfulife | April 13, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Man I feel like a total slacker.
Slack. Er.
Can't wait to see your booth, it is going to be adorable and I do love the idea of a pure focus for the show. Bet you are the bestest one there!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: tina | April 12, 2010 at 06:37 PM
You have such a good eye for wonderful things that people HAVE to have, even if they didn't know it until they saw them!
You are going to make a killing, I predict!
Posted by: KathiD | April 12, 2010 at 04:59 PM
Incredible! I am looking forward to pictures of the show and of your booth :->
xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | April 12, 2010 at 01:00 PM
You are going to have the best booth!! Love the nursery pictures and the quilts...now I just need the grandkids to decorate for.
♥, Susan
Posted by: Black Eyed Susans Kitchen | April 12, 2010 at 07:01 AM
Wow, was the first word that came to mind and I see, I was not alone!!!!! "Honestly Awesome" came to mind too. You have been working your fingers to the bone. I pray it pays off !!
Stephanie Coop
Posted by: Stephanie Coop | April 12, 2010 at 06:03 AM
Wowwweeeeeeee! I love those bean bag letters. Those would be fantastic for a preschool environment too. Not just for letter identification but games, letter sounds etc. Awesome! Are you offering those in your shop too?
Posted by: michelle infantino | April 12, 2010 at 04:15 AM
I don't know which I like more... the calendar or the little giftie tags or the fabric tags...it ALL looks amazing, Jen.
Posted by: Peggy | April 11, 2010 at 07:39 PM
Can't wait to see it all in person! Again, the macaroons were amazing! I have a huge bag of selvages for you at the store.
Posted by: BrendaLou | April 11, 2010 at 05:25 PM
Wowsers Jen, you've been busy! It all looks great, your booth is going to be adorable.
Flynn and I went to see Ghost Writer on Friday, loved it! Classic Roman Polanski thriller, great cast. Kinda weird how they dubbed over the F word though, shoulda left it in and gone with an R rating...
Posted by: Sue McGettigan | April 11, 2010 at 05:16 PM