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2012 Holiday Shows

I will be participating in a few show sthis holiday season.  It has been about 4 years since I did a craftshow (which is a bit hard to believe!), but I am looking forward to jumping right in!

First up, the 4th Annual Picnic Holiday Sale in Portland, Maine, my hometown.  I am super excited about this!

Next, Bazaar Bizarre Boston.  I particiated in this show 4 years ago, and I am looking forward to returning.

And on-going is the 11th Annual Craftland Show from November 23 - December 31.  Craftland is open year-round, but around the holidays they nearly double the amount of artists in the shop - 160 this year!  This is my 5th year at Craftland!

If you are in or around Providence, RI, Boston, MA, or Portland, ME in early December, come check out all of the handmade goodness.  My entire holiday collection is at all locations, along with my everyday greetings.  Bonus - at Picnic in Portland I will have sweet treats fromy my sister's bakery, Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott.  All the more reason to visit!

Craftland Grand Opening Par-tay!

Hello!  Exciting news - I was accepted to Craftland for a third year!  Craftland is no longer just an annual holiday show, but a year-round gallery & retail space in downcity Providence.  The grand opening party is tonight from 5 - 9pm.  To catch a glimpse of the new shop check out my book-binding friend, Kristin's blog here & here.  If you are in or around Providence you should stop by.  I hear there is a pinata, Narragansett, & a cheese log {would it be a Craftland even without one?}.  See you at the sparkley banner!

p.s. A year from today...Rich & I will be getting married!!

Cold, but Fun! But cold.

After months of preparing & printing & one long week of non-stop packaging & organizing, my first year at Bazaar Bizarre has come & gone.  In short, it was amazing.  It was busy from 11 am right until 7 pm.  A non-stop stream of people floated by my table all day - browsing, purchasing, & taking business cards.  I had fun chatting with people - but not so much fun was the chattering of my teeth.  Yes, it was that cold.  I had a primo-spot: a corner table on the main aisle...smack in front of the entrance!  Every time the door opened a gush of frigid Boston air swept by my table.  Rich & I wore our coats {& he wore a hat} all day.  But...it was totally worth it just to be there!!

First, I have to say that I loved my display.  Rich built the ridiculously amazing display that fit all of my stationery.  After we had it set up we stood back & admired it for a few minutes {I won't lie!}.  Not only did he build the display, but he also sat there with me all day...though he did have his craft breaking-point eventually.  Ha!

Second, how excited was I to finally {finally!} meet Jen & Heather?  Being long-time admirers of their work, I was so happy to talk to them & see their work.  I already owned one of Jen's prints & saw so many other things I loved at her table.  Heather {the most amazing gocco-er, seriously, & a Craftland founder) & I have crossed paths so many times, but have never met, so we finally did, & I finally bought these.  Love!

I also have to thank my wonderful parents for making the hike down to Boston from Portland in the snow & waiting in a 20 minute line just to get into the show!!

So.  A pretty awesome weekend.  It would be nice to say "now I can take a break!"  However, I have 2 save-the-dates & wedding invitations to print this week.  Ah well.  'Tis the season!

Bazaar Bizzzzzarre!

 

That pretty much says it all!  If you are in the Boston area on Sunday come check it out.  I am super excited.  The vendor line-up is amazing.  I am hoping I can steal some time away from my table to check them out & start some Christmas shopping! 

Craftland!

 

Oh boy! Am I excited for Craftland.  The doors to this glittery, handmade wonderland open this Friday, December 5th.  If you are in the Providence area come to the opening party from 5 - 9 pm...I will be there!

Craftland is open seven days a week from December 5th - 24th from 11 am - 6 pm {until 8 pm on Thursday & Saturdays}.  This year there are over 170 local & international artists.  Check out the artists.

The above print, "Snow Storm," is by Jen Corace & availabe at Tiny Showcase, but only until 5pm Friday {but then I am pretty sure you will be able to find it at Craftland...}.  I have tonsss of postcards with the same image if you would like me to send you one.  If you leave me a comment I will email you back for your address.  

Speaking of comments & sending things - I think I will have some sort of giveaway next week.  Stay tuned.  Until then...