Rockford Handmade Market Preview - Part 3

Greetings! 

I've got one more batch of Rockford Handmade vendors to show off. I'm heading to the Brewhouse after school today to help set up and decorate the space. I'm really looking forward to a fabulous holiday shopping experience. 

I will have a wide selection of my cards, prints and originals,  available at the show. Several of the originals are brand new, and never been seen by the public! Woo.

1. Off loom beaded jewelry by Andek Designs.
2. A wide selection of great vintage prints by The Vintage Print Shop.
3. Handmade albums, notebooks and mixed media art by Celeste Mores.
4. Handmade, natural wax candles, soap and air fresheners by Christina Candles. 
5. Gourmet cupcakes by Caked.
6. Unique jewelry created with vintage, found objects, and organic materials by mLindvall...inspired design 
7. Jewelry and origami creations by Plan 9 Design.

Rockford Handmade Market

Prairie Street Brewhouse

200 Prairie Street

Rockford, IL

4-10 pm

See you tomorrow. Admission is free!

Rockford Handmade Market Preview - Part 2

Happy Monday Friends. After 5 days off from work, it's been tough for me to get back into the swing of things today. 

Rockford Handmade Market is just 4 days away, and I've got some more goodies to share.  All of these works are handmade right here in Rockford, Illinois by one of our Rockford Handmade Market vendors.

1. Flowers, bowls and more fashioned from found objects by Recycled Rarities.
2. Original still life paintings by Art Friedl. 
3. Handcrafted silver fingerprint jewelry by Precious Prints co.  
4. One of a kind art dolls made from new and recycled socks and trinkets by Socks that Rock.   
5. Contemporary felted toys and accessories by Lulu’s Stabbies Creatures.
6. Hand stamped custom jewelry by Jewelry by Katie M.
   

 Hope to see you there! 

Rockford Handmade Market Preview - Part 1

I'm excited and gearing up for the upcoming Rockford Handmade Market.  Taking place this Thursday, December 2nd from 4 -10 pm, the historic Prairie Street Brewhouse will be filled to the brim with holiday cheer!   

Free to attend, there will be 32 great local vendors present at this show, all of whom make handmade goods. I'm hoping to do quite a bit of my Christmas shopping here! You'll find art, home decor items, jewelry, paper goods, toys, candles, soaps, bags, posters, clothing and more, all in one cool space. Locally produced food and drinks will be available for purchase too. Here's just a small sampling of the goods that will be available.

1. Upcycled coffee sacks transformed by Burlap Works.
2. Artisan breads and pastries, homemade jam and gourmet butters by Crust n Crumbles.
3. Wearable works of art made from antique and vintage items by Opaline1214.
4. Repurposed vintage button jewelry, garlands and handmade prints by The Paper Button.
5. Screen-printed tshirts, posters, pillows, and other goodies by Pirate Ninja Print Shop.  

Stay tuned for part 2 of the Rockford Handmade Preview. 

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Old Print - New Size

Good Day Friends!

It's hard to believe that the holiday season is indeed upon us with the current 70 degree days we are experiencing. I got a good dose of holiday cheer last weekend, while exhibiting at Frost and Friends. I'm amped and ready for this busy time of year.

Thanks to all who came out to Frost and Friends.  It was packed to the gills and lots of fun. I enjoying being able to interact with buyers at shows like this and see what they gravitate to in my collection.

"Meant to Be" attracted a lot of attention at the show.  Several people requested that I print this in an 8" x 10" size.  They spoke and I listened.  Both of my "supersized" 12" x 15" prints are now available in my etsy shop at the 8" x 10" size. And at the $18.00 price point, they make a superb holiday gift.  Just pop them in a 8.5" x 11" frame and they are ready for gifting.

I'm now prepping for the December 2nd Rockford Handmade Market. Expect to see more details on this show soon.

Calling All Rockford Area Artsy Types

We're in the last week of accepting applications for the first ever Rockford Handmade Market. This event is the brain child of my pal Danielle Kelley,  proprietor of Burlap Works.  Last year, she participated in the Renegade Holiday Craft Fair in Chicago and wanted to bring the idea of the indie handmade craft show to Rockford.

We're looking for artisans of all types who make high quality and locally crafted handmade goods. It is our intention to bring together a diverse group of artists and crafters that create art, home decor items, jewelry, stationary, toys, candles, soaps, bags, posters, clothing and more.

Rockford Handmade Market will take place on Thursday, December 2nd, from  4-10 pm at the Prairie Street Brewhouse.  If you haven't been to the Brewhouse, its a beautiful old space, located right on the river, off of Madison Street, in downtown Rockford. This is going to be a great event!

Vendor applications will be accepted until Friday, October 8th. If you're interested, get a move on it! The application is short and easy and is available here. If you have any questions, feel free to email me.