Funky Finds Event Sponsors

We are so fortunate to work with the following businesses who are generously sponsoring our upcoming event, the Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience!

Vendor Previews: Days 1-7 • Days 8-14 • Days 15-21

Quackerbox Creations Ltd. is a full-service, family-owned screen printer located in Dallas, TX. They have been printing wearables & accessories since 1982. Quackerbox generously sponsors each Funky Finds event, donating event tees to each vendor & sponsor, as well as donating the printing on the additional tees we sell to raise funds for the Humane Society of North Texas. Their team prints quality products at affordable prices.

The Arful Bead is the most popular retail bead store in Fort Worth & the surrounding North Texas area. They are your one-stop shopping destination for jewelry making supplies including quality beads, wire, chain, findings, and tools. The Artful Bead also offers classes for every skill level, as well as custom jewelry design for weddings, proms, quinceaneras, and other special occasions.

Flossie Scrapper is a premiere craft store located in Joshua, TX. They offer scrapbooking, crafts, and teaching supplies from all the top designers, including Heidi Swapp, American Crafts, Tim Holtz, and much more! Flossie Scrapper also offers regular classes featuring a wide variety of craft projects. Products are also available for purchase through the website.

Quirk Books has been publishing strikingly unconventional books since 2002! They offer a wide variety of books ranging from award-winning cookbooks to craft books to non-fiction. Quirk has generously donated awesome books to be included in each of our swag bags. Visit their site for free sampler downloads & more!

PLAID is home to all your favorite craft brands - FolkArt, Bucilla, Mod Podge, Martha Stewart, and more! This well-known company generously provides full-size products to be included in our event swag bags, as well as a huge raffle prize consisting on brand new products. Visit their website to explore your ideas & inspiration for painting, needlecrafts, decoupage & other favorite crafts.

The Artful Village is a monthly handmade market held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Located in the River Oaks area of Fort Worth, Texas, The Artful Village provides area residents with an opportunity to enjoy live music & the chance to visit with a number of artisans & purchase their unique goods.

Fort Worth Fabric Studio is an online-only fabric store with lots of gorgeous fabrics from all the major manufacturers, such as Michael Miller, Robert Kaufman, Riley Blake, Moda, and many more! Their extensive site also offers sewing notions, books & patterns, craft kits, and the Friday Bundle Batch!

Right On! Graphics offers quality promotional products & custom graphic design at affordable prices. ROG never uses templates & stands by each of their products. They offer digitally-printed vinyl banners (no stick on lettering), business cards, postcards, yard signs, and much more!

GIVEAWAY: Manhattan Hippy

Manhattan Hippy offers a wide variety of vintage clothing & accessories curated by Marcy Langworthy. In addition to vintage goods, Marcy also hand-crafts button earrings using beautiful vintage fabrics. Fab.com wrote that Marcy "has amassed an enviable collection full of wild prints & funky colors" that are "decidedly un-Manhattan in price."

I had a chance to ask Marcy how Manhattan Hippy has evolved since opening two years ago. "Initially I focused on women's vintage clothing, but as I started to accumulate damaged fabrics, I wanted to find a crafty way to salvage all these funky prints. Lo and behold, the button earrings were born and my apartment (and life!) was officially taken over my swirly whirly 70's prints."

Marcy went on to say that she enjoys designing unique items for others to enjoy. "I grin from ear to ear when I think of people wearing my earrings and vintage pieces all over the world. I'm most inspired by my surroundings. NYC is known for high fashion, but it's the amazing hole-in-the-wall thrift shops that I appreciate the most."

Whether you're looking for something reminiscent of the 70's, like this colorful vintage blouse (pictured), or another decade (80's fans see geometric skirt), Manhattan Hippy is definitely a source you want to check out!

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Glo, Sierra & Wanda Bergman! ***

PRIZE: Three winners will be chosen, each receiving a button earring gift set of their choosing from these three options:
Blue & White Floral / Stripe Combo
 Yellow & Orange Floral Combo
Green & Pink Floral Combo

TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this post noting one of your favorite items from the Manhattan Hippy Etsy shop.

EXTRA ENTRY (optional): Follow Manhattan Hippy on Facebook, then leave a comment on this post noting you have done so.

ENDS: Monday, February 10th, 2014, at 6pm CST.

SPONSORS: 5th Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling

We are always so thankful to our generous sponsors who help make Funky Finds events successful! Please show some love to the following businesses who are sponsoring the 5th Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling to be held March 9 & 10 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Quackerbox Creations Ltd. - Printing Wearables & Accessories Since 1982

BUST Magazine - The magazine for women with something to get off their chests

Cabbage Rose Quilting & Fabrics - Offering over 8,000 Fabrics, Kits, Workshops & More!

The Artful Bead - The the most popular retail
bead stores in North Texas!

Creative Collective Fort Worth - A collective of local artisans, craftsmen & vintage "pickers" sharing their wares in a micro boutique setting.

Plaid Enterprises - Craft Supply Brands include FolkArt, Martha Stewart, Mod Podge & more!

World of Wellness - A group of medical offices specializing in functional medicine, natural
wellness and prevention.

Green Mountain Energy - The nation's longest serving renewable energy retailer.

Right On! Graphics - Graphics & Print Media
that are Right On!

Event Sponsor: Cabbage Rose Quilting & Fabrics

Cabbage Rose Quilting & Fabrics has generously sponsored every indie art & craft event Funky Finds has hosted in Fort Worth, Texas. Considering we will be hosting our seventh event in Fort Worth on November 10 & 11, that shows how owner Karen O'Neill is extremely supportive & generous towards the handmade community. 

Founded in 1997, Cabbage Rose is a beautiful brick & mortar store located at 3000 Montgomery Street. The store is filled to the brim with gorgeous fabrics ranging from Moda to Benartex. They also offer patterns, kits and books for endless projects to keep your creativity flowing. The large space features a terrific in-shop classroom where they host a variety of workshops, classes and space for sewers to spread out and share their treasures.

Following the Cabbage Rose blog, Cabbage Corner, is a great way to stay informed of new products, store happenings, giveaways & more. And, if you do not live in the Fort Worth area, never fear! Cabbage Rose offers tons of fabrics & other products online! Check out the Cabbage Rose Quilting & Fabrics Facebook page for more info, as well.

All With Love

Established in 2010, All With Love features hand-crafted goods created by the mother/daughter duo comprised of Evelina (mom) and Tiffany (daughter). Having been taught to sew by her grandmother, Evelina has been quilting since she was ten years old. Tiffany specializes in selecting unique fabrics & creating tote bags & other hip accessories. The duo says that their goal is to show others that quilts can be modern and fun.

I was lucky enough to view their products in person at the Funky Finds Spring Fling held in March. I loved all their designs, but was most enamored with the Spring Fox Quilt (pictured above). The fabric glass cases (pictured below) are perfect for protecting your eyeglasses or sunglasses. The well-made totes, available in a variety of modern prints, make great diaper bags, book bags, and all-around junk totes!

Evelina can create any quilt that you can dream up & she says she enjoys consulting with clients on the color and fabric choices. If you are looking for unique items for yourself or for a loved one, All With Love is a great source. Check out the All With Love Facebook page and Tiffany's blog for more information.

SPONSORS - 4th Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling

Funky Finds events would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors! Please show some love to the following businesses and organizations that have helped make the 4th Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling possible!

Established in 1997, Cabbage Rose Fabrics & Quilting, located at 3000 Montgomery St. in Fort Worth, now offers over 8,000 different fabrics! Their beautiful new storefront is a place you want to visit only when you have plenty of time to take in all their offerings. If you are new to sewing or would like to strengthen your skills, you may be interested in enrolling in one of their many classes. Cabbage Rose is open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Thursday 10am-7pm. Like Cabbage Rose on Facebook.

Quackerbox Creations Ltd. has been printing wearables & accessories since 1982. Their screen printing quality is above & beyond most. They not only screen print, they also offer digitally-printed garments & stickers, embroidery & more. You will have plenty of opportunities to see Quackerbox's work in action as they have generously provided all vendors with an event tee AND they screen printed Funky Finds' info on the swag bags! Be one of the first 75 people each day to purchase a minimum of five $1.00 raffle tickets in order to receive a swag bag. Like Qbox on Facebook.

The Artful Bead has two locations in the Metroplex, one in Fort Worth & one in Carrollton. Each location offers a wide variety of jewelry making supplies, as well as workshops. Since opening in 2003, The Artful Bead has quickly became a must-visit destination point for beaders across Texas and Oklahoma. The store remains popular because their inventory changes almost daily, the staff knows their stuff, and shoppers are able to choose from one-of-a-kind treasures & unbelievable bargains. Visit The Artful Bead's booth at the Spring Fling to learn more and partake in various Make & Takes! Like The Artful Bead FW on Facebook.

Fort Worth Opera will soon be hosting the annual Fort Worth Opera Festival (May 12 - June 3). The festival features four fabulous operas - Tosca, The Marriage of Figaro, Lysistrata, and Three Decembers. Season tickets are available, as well as single tickets. If you're interested in attending any of the performances, I'd suggest buying your tickets asap as they are going fast! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with this wonderful organization that has provided the swag bags for both the Fort Worth and Longview events. Like FW Opera on Facebook.

Michael Brown is the author & illustrator behind Brown Cow Productions. Mike is an award-winning actor/director of theater and film, as well as a professional visual artist in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. He has had a cartoon syndicated by King Features and a feature film distributed by Lion's Gate. Mike will be selling his popular children's book, So Much To Be Seen!, at the Spring Fling and will also be reading the book to children throughout the day. Like Brown Cow Productions on Facebook.

Founded in 2004, Yelp features over 25 million local reviews written by people like you & me. In addition to reviews, you can use Yelp to find events, lists and to talk with other Yelpers. The site offers a variety of mobile apps so you can access Yelp via iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and more. Be sure to subscribe to The Weekly Yelp that brings locals updates on the latest and greatest business openings & other happenings, such as the Funky Finds Spring Fling! Like Yelp on Facebook.

Funky Finds' sister company, Right On! Graphics, offers custom design services, as well as high-quality promotional products that are affordable. Right On! Graphics is a great source for business cards, digitally-printed vinyl banners, and much more. Every business needs eye-catching graphics that will draw the attention of prospective customers. Many graphics companies offer templates that thousands of people use. But, your business is unique & your graphics should be, too! Like ROG on Facebook.

SPONSORS - Funky Finds: A Holiday Shopping Experience

Funky Finds' upcoming event, Funky Finds: A Holiday Shopping Experience, is sponsored by a variety of generous businesses. Some are based locally in Fort Worth, Texas, others service customers worldwide. Regardless, they all have one thing in common...they support handmade! I invite you to take the time to visit each sponsor's website & if you are attending the Funky Finds event in November, please stop by the sponsor booths to thank them for supporting handmade!

Cabbage Rose Fabrics & Quilting is a beautiful shop located in Fort Worth, Texas. Owner Karen O'Neill has supported Funky Finds events from the beginning. Karen & her wonderful staff offer a variety of fabrics & notions online & in-store, as well as a number of workshops. Cabbage Rose offers over 8,000 different fabrics from Moda, Free Spirit, Rowan, Riley Blake, RJR, P&B, Benartex, Michael Miller and more! If you are ever in the area, be sure to stop by the store located at 3000 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, TX 76107. Store hours are Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm and Thursday 10am-7pm. Learn more: Blog • Facebook • Twitter

Quackerbox Creations Ltd. is a full-service, family owned screen printer located in Dallas, Texas. Started by John and Betsy Drake in 1982, Quackerbox Creations offers green-friendly printing, organic and recycled cotton products. Their customer base is large, including local radio stations, school sports teams, and Funky Finds! Services include screen printing, digital printing on garments & stickers, Cad-Cut lettering, embroidery, uniform names & numbers, rhinestone appliques, foil, and promotional products. Visit Quackerbox's Facebook page to see a wide variety of design & print samples.

With an attitude that is fierce, funny, & proud to be female, BUST Magazine provides an uncensored view on the female experience. BUST tells the truth about women's lives & presents a female perspective on pop culture. Established in 1993, BUST is a wonderful magazine that is packed with articles that really speak to indie women. They have generously donated 150 magazines - one for each of the swag bags to be given away at Funky Finds: A Holiday Shopping Experience!!! Check out their website for PDF downloads, blog, and more! Learn more: Facebook • The BUST DIY Guide to Life - Now on tour! • Online Store

With two wonderful locations, The Artful Bead stores are the most popular retail bead stores in North Texas! The stores have been so popular because inventory changes almost every day, the staff is very knowledgeable, they offer a variety of classes, and shoppers can choose from one-of-a-kind treasures & unbelievable bargains! I used to live near the Fort Worth location & loved dropping in to browse the beautiful inventory. Follow on Facebook and Twitter for updates & more info! And be sure to visit The Artful Bead's booth at Funky Finds: A Holiday Shopping Experience for make & takes and to purchase a variety of beads & other supplies!!

Nature's Select Pet Food of Ft. Worth offers free home delivery of all-natural pet products. Their offerings include dry, canned & raw food, healthy Treats, bones, chews, supplements, and more fun stuff! Also, all of their products are made in the USA. They use only the freshest & finest ingredients available, such as whole meats, whole ground rice & natural preservatives like Vitamin C & E and Rosemary extract. They never include corn, wheat, soy, chemical preservatives, animal fat or animal by-products. The owners are also very active in animal rescue, which is important to Funky Finds. Visit their booth at Funky Finds: A Holiday Shopping Experience to receive 10% off your first order & great holiday gifts for your pets! Facebook

Sublime Stitching is one of the most well-known names in the craft world. Owner Jenny Hart has successfully provided hip iron-on embroidery patterns for TEN YEARS! She has also remained a big supporter of Funky Finds events for the past several years & for that we are so thankful! The Sublime Stitching website features a variety of patterns, tools, textiles & kits. As always, each swag bag at Funky Finds: A Holiday Shopping Experience will include an embroidery pattern packet. Also, those who purchase a raffle ticket will have a chance to win a La Petite Embroidery Kit (amongst hundreds of other items). Learn more: Blog • Facebook

ZooTap Inc. features a social networking site, as well as a site featuring musicians & their tunes. ZooTap.com is a social community where people of all walks of life join together in a single common place - a social people zoo, if you will. As a member, you become part of the zoo crew network. This is where you can define who you are and express yourself unedited to your friends or to other crew members - tame OR wild!! This is a great way to stay connected with others worldwide or in your local area.

Unanimous Craft an online directory of resources for crafters, artists and indie business owners. Users can submit their own resources - business websites, Facebook pages, events, and more! It's a great place to tell those interested in handmade about your work or event & others can rate your resource & leave reviews. Unanimous Craft also offers affordable advertising, as well as a premium membership package. Learn more: Facebook • Blog • Twitter

Funky Five: Back To School

1. School Bus Piggy Bank by Anderson Woodworks

2. Pencil Pouch Tutorial by gwenny penny

3. Magnetic Vertex Pen by Sawdust and Bullets

4. School House Bird House by Flock To Our House

5. Composition Notebook Cover by Cassidy's Cottage

Sew Beastly

Originally from Mexico City, crafter Citlalli Sanchez currently resides in Dallas, Texas. Sew Beastly began as a craft blog & quickly morphed into a full-time business. Citlalli, or Cit for short, offers a variety of hand-crafted purses & clutches. Her shop is stocked with fabric accessories in different colors & patterns, each adorned with fabric ruffles. I absolutely love the houndstooth clutch featuring a crimson red ruffle (pictured); however, the yellow, grey & black clutch is a close second. If you're looking for something a bit bigger to haul your junk around in, check out The Callahan. Or, if smaller is what you're on the hunt for, the cosmetic pouch is perfectly petite! Citlalli also offers a 15% discount to blog & Facebook fans with discount code BEASTLYFRIEND.

SizzleStrapz

SizzleStrapz offers a variety of colorful fashion camera gear, including camera straps and bags. The handmade straps are padded for extra comfort and made to be used with DSLR Nikon, Cannon, and Sony cameras. I especially love the bright purple blossoms strap. The camera cases are handmade in the USA with extra padding using waterproof & weather-resistant materials. They have been quoted as "stylish, funky designer bags which are light and compact for the modern woman and man". The large Fantasy Garden bag is gorgeous. SizzleStrapz also offers "leather-ized" straps (straps with genuine leather ends with riveted accents), including a great houndstooth design (pictured), and custom DSLR camera bags. They also welcome custom orders.

Giveaway: Book-Inz

Book-Inz are one of the handiest creations I've come across in some time. These magnetic fabric bookmarks ensure you will never have to search for something to mark your place in your current read. We've all done it...grabbed an old receipt, a popsicle stick or something we'd rather not mention, all in the hopes of saving our place. But now, thanks to Ky and Pat, you will never again have to demean your favorite book in such a way! The Book-Inz site has a photo demonstration showing how this little contraption works. You can buy your Book-Inz "off the rack" or customize your own. Exclusive designs are also available through The Shops @ Funky Finds.

If you're in the DFW area, visit Book-Inz in person on May 14 at Central High School in Keller or on May 21 at Bray Elementary's carnival in Cedar Hill.

* * * GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Trixie Dotson and Micki! * * *

PRIZE: Two lucky winners will each win two Book-Inz!

HOW TO ENTER:

1 Entry: Visit the Book-Inz website or The Shops @ Funky Finds & leave a comment on this post noting your favorite Book-Inz design.

1 Additional Entry: Like Book-Inz on Facebook & leave a comment on this post noting you have done so.

Giveaway ends at 9pm EST, Saturday, May 21.

Take Ten: How-To

1. Make a Living Wreath via Hostess With the Mostess

2. Greens, Feta, and Phyllo Tart via Indie Fixx

3. Make a Spring Card via A Million Memories

4. Stitch a Pink & Black Bow Top via Sublime Stitching

5. Beautiful Handmade Bookmarks via Skip to my Lou

6. Make a Mail Organizer via noodlehead

7. Vertical Storage via Sew Many Ways

8. Seeded Paper Bookmarks via Kaboose

9. Create a Fridge Pocket for Small Storage Items via The Idea Room

10. WhipUp.net will soon be releasing Issue 3 of Action Pack, a mini-mag for kids who want to do stuff. This will come in quite handy this summer while the kids are home! Issues 1 & 2 are also available.

Valentina Ramos, Artist

Valentina Ramos has been working as a graphic designer since 1994. She says that during her spare time she used to try almost any sort of artistic expression, such as doing craft works, painting, or drawing. But, over time, she's been switching from being a graphic & web designer to make a living out of what she most enjoys doing...making art. Her original artwork section is filled with stunning pieces that are so detailed it's unbelievable! I am an avid animal lover, so I love that Valentina's subjects are so often various animals. Some of her artwork is also available in the form of home decor items and fabrics. I would love to have a pink owl pillow! Visit Valentina's blog for more information & inspiration. (pictured: Aaron the elephant print)

Simply on Board

Victoria Turner is the mom & designer behind Pippalily, a company that creates practical parenting goods that are functional, yet stylish. She recently launched Simply on Board that is essentially a knock off of her Canadian-made Pippalily strap. Why would she do this? Well, she figured that if she didn't do it, someone else would! Simply on Board offers 100% cotton straps available in packs of two retailing for less than $10.

The straps are a lovely way to keep your child's favorites off the ground. You simply velcro one end of the strap to a car seat, stroller, shopping cart, etc. & attach the other adjustable end to your baby’s teether, rattle, toy, etc. This great product recently launched in the United States & is now available at Amazon.com.

Simply on Board is also hosting a contest to find the next Simply on Board baby that will be featured on the packaging. Victoria said, "We have created this contest because we think it is fun to walk into your favorite baby store and see your child’s picture on a product!"

*GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats mrsweiss! Simply on Board is giving away a pack of two straps (winner's color choice). To enter, leave a comment on this post noting which color you prefer. For an additional entry, "like" Simply on Board on Facebook & leave a comment noting you have done so. Giveaway ends at 9pm EST, Saturday, April 23.

Funky Finds Spring Fling Sponsors

We are always so blessed to have generous sponsors that support our events. Below are the generous businesses that are sponsoring the 3rd Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling. Please visit their websites & show them some love for supporting the indie art & craft community!

Cabbage Rose Fabrics & Quilting is a beautiful shop in Fort Worth that has tons of fabrics, notions, patterns & more. They recently moved into a new larger building at 3000 Montgomery Street that has workspace where they now hold various classes. This is THE place to visit when you are in the Lone Star state!


Yelp is a great source featuring reviews posted by users around the world. If you're looking for restaurants, watering holes, events or hot spots to shop, Yelp is a great place to begin your search. You'll read unbiased reviews posted by people who have been to such places. And, while you're there, sign up for a free account & begin posting your own reviews.


Two Buck Tees is a family-owned business that has great customer service & excellent products. They screen print t-shirts, bags, and other merchandise at an affordable price. Two Buck Tees also offers banners & other materials that will come in handy when promoting your business or event. The Funky Finds staff and vendors will be sporting tees screen printed by Two Buck Tees, so you can see the high quality up close & personal!


Sublime Stitching is very well-known in the world of crafting. In case you aren't familiar with this awesome brand established by Austin resident Jenny Hart, Sublime Stitching offers edgy iron-on embroidery patterns & supplies. This is NOT your Grandma's embroidery! I have tons of Jenny's patterns & they are so easy to use. You simply iron them onto whatever fabric you have chosen & get to work stitching up a work of art.



Unanimous Craft is a great resource for crafters, artists & indie business owners. Whether your own a crafty business, or just enjoy crafting, Unanimous Craft will help you discover tons of great sites. It's kind of like Yelp for the crafty community in that users can post reviews of resources. Another great aspect is that users can also curate lists of favorite resources. This is a great way to promote your business & discover other great resources.

Funky Finds Spring Fling - Vendor Preview 2

3rd Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling • March 12 & 13 • Fort Worth, TX

1. Children's Book, So Much To Be Seen, by Brown Cow Productions



2. Functional Fiber Art Creations by CCs One of a Kind

3. Bird-themed Accessories & Gifts by Chester and Lola



4. Unique Jewelry by ChickeeBoom

5. Fun & Functional Fabric Items by 

childsPLAYdesign



6. Ceramics by Christie Cone Ceramics

7. Bath & Body Items by 

ChunkyButt Designs



8. Leather Accessories by COSA MONNA LEATHER

9. Jewelry by 

Cricket Shack



10. Glass Accessories & Home Decor by DC Glass Designs



11. Tassels by Delightful Decor


12. Jewelry by Designs by Taylor2u

13. Art & Jewelry by DH Originals

The Experience Sponsors

Yesterday I directed your attention to some of our supportive businesses that are sponsoring our upcoming event, The Funky Finds Experience. Show these terrific business owners some love for supporting handmade!

Two Buck Tees specializes in low cost promotional T-shirts starting at $2, custom embroidery and other promotional products. Ask about their band promo kit and check out their website for more information. See their terrific screen printing abilities & merchandise at The Experience!


Market Mommy is an online marketing resource for mom entrepreneurs, showing moms how & where to market their businesses. Market Mommy also offers free advice via their blog, an e-newsletter, & several low cost and/or free ways to market your business on the site. Market Mommy also offers low cost marketing, design & printing services for business owners on a budget.

Ruby Jane’s Retro Fabric is a quilt shop/fabric boutique specializing in retro prints, 1930's reproductions, novelty & children's fabrics. They carry a variety of apron & craft patterns, unique children's clothing patterns, trims & buttons. Shop online or visit the store in Garland, TX. The store hosts a Sit & Sew every other Friday night providing a great opportunity for you to work on your current project, receive advice, & socialize with fellow crafters. Ruby Jane's also has a monthly Make & Take.

Jewelers on the Boulevard features handmade jewelry created by Linda & Dennis Chrysler in their Fort Worth, Texas studio. The creative duo uses glass as the basis for all focal pieces that are made using two techniques, flameworking & fusing. For over 15 years, the team has worked together to create miniature works of wearable glass art. As each piece is individually designed and produced, no two pieces are exactly the same. Visit their storefront in Fort Worth to shop and/or attend a workshop. And don't forget to visit their booth at The Experience!

Rarmai Photography, where reflection & radiance comes together to make artistic photographs! Founded in 2007, Jen Sulak of Rarmai Photography has been passionately pursuing her craft & meeting folks around the Metroplex using her creative gift. She is on a mission to be radiant, atypical, reflective, meaningful, astounding & innovative with her imagery and artwork! If you would like to book Jen for a session, event or wedding, please contact her at 972-395-9156. Visit the Rarmai Photography photo booth at The Experience on Saturday, November 6th, for a free mini photo session!

Do you love snail mail? If so, then join a swap on Swap-bot, a web tool used to coordinate group art, craft, & pen pal swaps. At any given time, there are over 400 public swaps to join! It is also a social network with over 30,000 members where you can share, create, chat, & have fun with others from all over the world.

Sunrise Soaps offers all natural products created using only therapy & food grade ingredients. No synthetic fragrances or dyes (essential oils & botanicals only) are used in their products & they are all produced in small batches to ensure high quality. Sunrise Soaps offers products that are great for even the most sensitive skins. Visit their booth at The Experience on November 6th & 7th!

Carie Magee of Monkey House Photography says she always knew that she loved taking pictures, but never in her wildest dreams did she ever think that God would send her down the path of blessing others through the art of photography. She refers to the Bible verse from Proverbs 3:6, "In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." While her path has not always been the smoothest, she says it's perfect in every way, allowing her to enjoy life while making time to stand still & savor the precious moments of life through photography. Visit the Monkey House Photography photo booth at The Experience Sunday, November 7th, for a free mini photo session!

Make Shop & Studio was founded in 2005 by Julie McCollough Kim. The goal of Make was to fill a void in the market that Julie felt should serve those that wanted to learn traditional crafts but make modern projects. Make features a boutique filled with items hand-crafted by local artisans, as well as a workspace that offers a variety of courses that cover a wide range of subjects, including soap making and quilting. Julie recently announced her newest passion project, Indie Genius. This micro-boutique allows individual artisans to open a small retail space without the burden of long-term leases, extensive overhead, staffing & more. The grand opening is slated for the first Thursday in November in Dallas’ trendy Bishop Arts District.