The Jewelry Box Opens at Spokane Craft Fair

Visit the The Jewelry Box online, or in person tomorrow at the Fresh Abundance Craft Fair in Spokane. Here are the details on the event:
Location - Fresh Abundance Organic Foods, 2015 N. Division in Spokane.
The hours are from 10AM to 7PM, with live music starting at 11AM.

Brenda is one of our more active teamates and, as you can see, a wonderful jewelry designer.
Look for one of her necklaces in the 2009 issue of "Bead Trends!"
"My first publication! :-)"

The description for this item in Brenda's shop reads like something out of a J. Peterman catalog: "Peridot- Dreaming of peridot is said to be a warning to use caution. The stone is purported to help slow the aging process, both physically and mentally, and also to facilitate the birthing process. It often is said to help speech, increasing its eloquence and removing impediments, and it sometimes used to find lost or misplaced things. Many believe it to increase patience, confidence and assertiveness."Lapis Nevada" is believed to be a source of creativity and protection, and also promotes courage. Pink & green gemstone. The availability is extremely limited since 2004." Love it!

With beauties like these, we think Brenda is one to watch. The best part about making jewelry? "It's like a natural high to know someone is actually wearing something I made. :)"

Fresh Abundance Craft Fair Including Delovelybeads

Delovelybeads will be coming to Spokane for the Fresh Abundance Craft Fair this Saturday, September 13, 2008. We are excited for her to connect with teamates and make sales. Here is a taste of who she is and what she makes.

I first got into making jewelry last December when I was ill for two weeks and couldn't work. I sat down one morning and turned on the tv. and I saw this craft tv show. They were showing how to make loops and how to wire wrap jewelry. I pretty much picked it up then and never put it down! I love jewelry, things that sparkle and shine, things that make you look like a million bucks or make you stand out from the crowd.

I like Etsy because it is so personal. I chose to do this fair in Spokane because it is close to home and because I have a lot of friends up there that are dying to see my stuff!

More of Spokane with SeamsVictorian

The Seams Victorian shop is run by a very talented seamstress who was born and raised in Spokane. If you can attend the Farmers Market and Craft Fair this Saturday, September 13th, you may meet her there and see some of her beautiful items in person. The fair will be located at Fresh Abundance Organic Foods, 2015 N. Division in Spokane. The hours are from 10AM to 7PM, with live music starting at 11AM.

I have been sewing since I was 12. I am self taught mostly. I learned the basic elements of sewing in school and appreciated that knowledge since clothing from stores didn't fit me correctly. I remember taking apart a pair of San Francisco Riding Gear jeans that I had and making my own pattern for jeans. Ever since then, I have been fascinated with "remaking" things into something else. My favorite thing in my shop is the wedding dress that I transformed from "dull" into something unique and vintage looking.

I have an intense love for the Victorian era, hence the name of my shop! I hope to one day inspire the owners of the Davenport Hotel, a famous hotel in Spokane known for it's elegant historical decor, to host Victorian balls or events where people can rent or buy period clothing to participate. Two such outfits for this type of event would be the Embroidered Bronze Bustle Gown and the Victorian Floral Bustle Gown.

I don't like to be nailed down to one particular style, so hopefully people will stop by my shop and be pleasantly surprised at the variety of items I have. I have been working on purses and totes recently and love the way they are turning out. My favorite fabric is the handmade fabric I create, which is very time consuming but the results are fantastic! It is tough to photograph because of the sparkly nature of the fabric so I am still working on the best views.

I love Etsy because the people there are fantastic to talk to! I have had the best experiences with the customers I have had! People that love handmade things seem to be the easiest to work with. I appreciate that so much!

Spotlight Spokane and Studio Cherie

Studio Cherie is an active member of the Eastern Washington Etsy Street Team. A Seattlite who has lived and worked in Spokane for 7 years now, Cherie is beginning to call Spokane her home. "I love the sun, the hiking trails, the wildlife, and the 'small town in a big city' feel of Spokane."

What I am really excited to do on Etsy is to sell my patterns and kits. I love to make bags and baby accessories, but I also need to have the freedom to move on to the next idea. I found I am not really suited to the business of producing an inventory and selling it at shows. I love the shows and the people, it's the inventory part that bogs me down. I really enjoyed the Spokane Baby Fair, and sold out of most of my baby inventory there. I think that is what got me thinking about ways I could free myself up to produce the new designs I had rolling around in my head.

My Laura's Luggage pattern has been the most popular so far. I think that means there is a market for patterns that can be used to produce a boutique quality handbag. I hope so anyway because that is how I would describe my patterns and kits.

My compact travel change pad/bag is available in kit form because it is important to me that when someone makes this product, it turns out right. I also offer licensing of any of my patterns to people who do want to make inventory and sell it. I have kept my licensing fees low because I know how hard it is to produce product, package, pay entry fees, travel and transport, sell and still make money.

Sometimes it's hard to sell the items in my shop because I love them and want to keep them, but I already have so many bags that sometimes it takes me five minutes to find which one has my wallet:) These are two I would love to keep.

The Lacework Motif Hobo and the Modern Romantic Clutch are both done in Amy Butler fabrics. I started making a lot of my prototypes for my patterns out of popular designer fabrics, so that if someone wants to make it look just like mine they can. The clutch pattern is available now, and the hobo pattern is coming in a couple of weeks.

Support Our Team in Kennewick

The details: Kennewick Flea Market. 310 N. Benton. Hours 9am-5pm. Ample parking. Indoor market with approximately 75 dealers. Collectibles, coins, jewelry, country primitives, new & used merchandise. Food available, restrooms, h/a. c/p

Sally will be there with her lovely aprons and cute skirts in toddler sizes. Sally's shop on etsy is sallyjo54.etsy.com

Our team members are going to be actively selling this Fall throughout Eastern Washington. Watch this blog for an event near you.

come see some talented artists!

Spokane Craft Fair Sep 13th!

This is your invitation to come celebrate the launch of 2nd Saturdays
on September 13th. In an effort to connect regional producers with
consumers we are launching this monthly event at Fresh Abundance! on
Division. Our goal is to celebrate the musicians, artisans, crafter &
sustainable farmer that enrich our community.

We boost our local economy every time we buy something we need from a
local source.

Did you know
For every $100 spent at a Conventional grocery store ...
$25 goes back into the local economy

For every $100 spent at a local market ...
$62 goes back into the local economy and $99 out of the $100 stays in
the state!

BUY LOCAL!

LOCATION
Fresh Abundance Organic & LOCAL Foods
2015 N Division (west side of Division across from Mt. Gear)

10am-7pm

it's poppy time!

lily's along the centennial train in spokane, wa.

we took a walk along a part of the centennial trail last night and i noticed something. the gorgeous summer blooms. the poppies were also in full swing and just beautiful. what a great vibrant red they are! the reminded me of this great etsian, becki of empress to design. she has a ton of great little poppy things that are so fitting for the season. her work is very detailed and looks realistic. i was browsing all of the poppy goodness and i can across a dress. i thought "man, i wonder if i can get that to fit ME?" the answer is YES. she is now making an adorable poppy dress for adults.! there is a child version, and let me tell you, it's hard to find "mommy and me" outfits out there that are cute enough to wear. this one does it!

poppy hair clips

adult tank &

onsie with headband

browse or send becki a convo and tell her what you think about her work! thank you becki for making such adorable things.