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Vendor Apps Now Open!


We are now accepting vendor applications for the Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience!

Application deadline is August 13th, 2017.

Also accepting sponsors, advertisers, and swag contributions!

Shop Local • Shop Handmade • Shop Funky

The Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience is a FREE 2-day indoor family AND pet-friendly handmade shopping event! Held in the newly renovated Cattle Barn 2.

Bring the family and be a part of the funky fun featuring over 100 Artists, Crafters, Designers, Authors & Gourmet Food Makers selling their unique hand-crafted items! Attend Both Days...it's that FUNKY!

WHEN: Saturday, November 18th, 10am-5pm and Sunday, November 19th, 11am-4pm

WHERE: Will Rogers Memorial Center, Cattle Barn 2, 3337 Burnett-Tandy Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76107

EVENT FEATURES:
★ Handmade Shopping Extravaganza
★ 150 Swag Bags
★ Charitable Raffle benefiting Humane Society of North Texas & DFW Toys for Tots
★ Pet Adoptions by HSNT
★ Toys For Tots Drop Off - FREE raffle ticket with each donation!
★ Photos with SANTA CLAUS
★ Funky Finds Balloons for All
★ Event T-shirts for Charity & More!

Find items in the following categories: Accessories * Art * Authors * Bath, Body & Candles * Ceramics & Pottery * Clothing * Gourmet Food * Holiday & Seasonal * Home Goods & Decor * Jewelry * Kids & Parents * Paper Goods * Pet Goods * Photography * Plants & Arrangements

Vendor Spotlights (Days 22-30)

We hope you have been enjoying the vendor previews leading up to the Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience! Be sure to make your shopping and wish lists so you don't forget to purchase anything at the event.

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


Paper and Place - Erica Taylor expresses her passion of creating with a collection designed to connect adoptive parents, humanitarians, world travelers & military families to special places & their loved ones.

Patty's Perfect Pocket LLC - A pocket available for many uses - hold cell phone, iPod, insulin pumps, and more! The perfect accessory for any occasion whether you're at work, at the beach or kicking up your heels!

Peculiar Pieces - A talented sister duo who collaborates to provide diversity in style, creativity and originality. Their one-of-a-kind pieces are as unique and individual as you.

Playing With Wood Country Style - A family owned and operated affair featuring hand-crafted items using new and/or repurposed wood.


Potter's Cove - Rachael Swink creates pottery that is functional and can be used by everyone. She provides pieces for both people AND their much loved pets.

Productive Knits - Kiki Alusick designs her own patterns that she knits and assembles by hand. She likes to keep things simple, warm and natural, as well as functional.

Rockin Rhinestones - Kristi Cross designs unique jewelry and accessories that are a great addition to any style.

RockNRose Creek - Victoria Gassett has been redesigning lost treasures for many years. She enjoys creating many different items, including home décor, furniture restoration, birdfeeders, and windchimes.


S&S Creations TX - A Mother/Daughter duo that work together to create one of a kind treasures from largely "re-claimed" items. Ninety percent of their product line has come from someone's discards resulting in their motto of "We don't fulfill a need, we fulfill a desire."

sarah.allen.ltd - This creative duo is comprised of a stay-at-home-mom and a retired school teacher who enjoy going to craft fairs and are having a wonderful time meeting new people.

Savannah Hoffman Designs - Felicia Akop creates a line of jewelry in a style she refers to as retro modern. She finds beauty in ordinary things, such as bus tokens and keys, and loves to mix them with pearls or something else unexpected.

Saved SALVAGED Sewn - Stacey Stastny creates refillable Leather Journals, Sketchbooks, Notebook Covers and more. Every item is handcrafted using scrap and salvage leather and old cowboy boots.


Sawdust & Bullets - Diana & Charla love to create unique pieces of functional art with a one-of-a-kind flair. Items like ice cream scoops can be created with an acrylic, wood or 50 caliber shell handle.

Seymour and Sons Woodworking - Thomas Seymour & his family strive to create items that are pretty, usable and affordable. Each family member has a role in creating each one-of-a-kind item.

Sisters Sew A Lot - Sisters Carolyn & Janice have been sewing since they were children. Having created & taught techniques for years, the retired sisters started this adventure to satisfy their creativity and to present quality items for people.

Soulflame Pottery - Husband & wife team, Roy & Cindy, teach introductory & advanced ceramics classes for adults & children of all ages. They also create beautiful ceramic pieces!


South Austin Gallery - Husband & wife team, Jennifer & Joseph Worth, began their business in 2005 while traveling throughout 19 different European countries. Their goal is to highlight the artistic essence of various cities, while capturing the memories of their customers.

Sycamore Sticks - Kim Brown learned to create jewelry as a result of her love for rocks, stones and beautiful glass. She strives to create jewelry that appeals to all age groups while remaining affordable.

Sylva Pagana - A husband & wife team living in a country cottage where they hand-craft their all-natural bath & beauty products. They specialize in beard care, solid and spray perfumes and colognes, and alchemy arts.

TabbyCat & Co. - Teresa Meredith uses fabric to create desirable handbags, totes, coasters, and much more!


Tasteless Designs - Amanda Sims is a Texas native who has been crafting her entire life. A tight budget made her accustomed to reduce, reuse, and recycle as a budget issue and later for moral and environmental reasons. Currently, she's focusing on spinning and dying yarn, but still makes things for those that cannot knit or crochet yet.

Texas Hill Country Olive Company - A family-owned business located in Dripping Springs, TX committed to supplying the highest quality olive oil produced in the United States. Their certified organic olive orchard features a Tuscan-inspired mill house, a state-of-the-art Italian olive press, and a large tasting room.

Texas Night Light - A family-owned and operated small business that is all about setting the mood with candles that are "hand-poured, the real Texan way."

The Creative Caterpillar - Mandy Duncan is a busy mom trying to make the most of her time with her kids by crafting, creating and selling! She currently sells in Canton at First Monday Trade Days.


The Letter Lounge - Founded by Mike Clem, Letter Lounge operates as an independent family business in Dallas, TX. Mike carefully considers each reclaimed book's story as he transforms it into a custom piece of typographical art.

The Little Yellow Chair - Julia Moore loves color & redesigns all of furniture with this in mind. She strives to provide the public with solid pieces at affordable prices that will brighten up any space.

The Silver Craftsman - Sheldon Roy is a teen entrepreneur who enjoys offering many different hand-crafted items made from re-purposed silverware.

Tipsy Glass - Unique Handmade Gifts created by Rebecca Ahumada.


Vertically Verdant - Lauren Overzet started Vertically Verdant in February of 2014, designing and crafting her own unique vertical gardens. She lives in Fort Worth with her husband and two dogs, and gardens constantly.

Vischer Ferry Stained Glass - For more than 30 years, Dan & Bonnie Carlson have enjoyed designing and creating stained glass works of art. Each of their pieces is handcrafted using the traditional copper foil technique.

Vivian Williams - Vivian Williams is a retired 86 year old artist who has been making recycled plastic bag hats for five years.

What's My Future - Jennifer Hadley-White loves making stationery that is pretty, yet fun & creative. She recently began incorporating fabric, wood, embroidery, and paper clay to create unique sculptures.


Wicked Whatnots - A husband & wife team that have a love for graphic arts & repurposing all sorts of things. The duo creates altered art designs & uses the images to create unique & funky fun to wear jewelry & flasks.

Wonders of Wood by Bill - William Garrett & his wife build rustic custom wood bird houses (Wood Tweets), custom wood accent pieces, and custom wood children's pieces (Wood for Tots).

Woods Unique - Jeff Ralston, owner and artistic craftsman, established Woods Unique based on the belief that the customer's needs are of the utmost importance. Jeff doesn't use computer-operated machinery, laser guided shapers, or other "factory" type production methods. Each piece is individually handcrafted so there will be differences between pieces.

Yvonne4eyes Card & Art Manipulations - Yvonne Wilson is a self-taught artist who wore her 1st pair of glasses at the tender age of eight. Her charts, sketches, & need to cut are a reflection of what she has seen behind glass as a child and what she sees daily.

Vendor Spotlights (Days 15-21)

I hope you have been enjoying the previews of all the wonderful artisans who will be selling at the Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience! If you are able to attend the event, this is a great opportunity to get an idea of the items you may want to purchase or take a closer look at when browsing at the event. If you are unable to attend, most of the participants sell online, so you can still find some terrific funky finds!!!

Previous Previews: Days 1-7 • Days 8-14


Houchin's House of Wizarding Wares - Husband and wife team Erin and Keri Houchin who work together to create products that bring imagination to life and inspire.

House of Kerri - Kerri Lavery Sterin has found purpose and a new beginning through creating. She uses patina, dye-oxide, and gilders paste to create pieces that are full of color, depth, and texture.

Hymn Drop Shoppe - Brooke Wright is a singer/songwriter who works hard to create designs that are hopefully used as conversation pieces for others to share their faith & their favorite verses or hymns.

Jabberwocky Graphix - Brad Foster is an artist who uses pen and ink to create unique & interesting pieces.


JaHanna Martinez - JaHanna started her headband line six years ago because she was unable to find comfortable & fashionable headbands that actually stayed in place.

Jazz It Up - Accessories by Sarah - Handcrafted accessories by Monica Spychalski.

jgrumbling handmade jewelry - Although Janet came late to jewelry-making, opening her business in April 2009, she has a background in crafting and creative endeavors, including a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree earned at the University of Texas at Arlington and time spent as an advertising layout artist.

KLW's Beaded Jewelry - Kathie Ward is a 72 year old self-taught beader who creates beautiful accessories.


Kristin Victoria Designs - Kim Shorman is not your typical teenager! As a 2011 Texas Youth Entrepreneur finalist, she enjoys being fun and creative, but when it comes to business she gets serious. Currently a Texas A&M junior Economics major, Kim stays busy making and selling unique jewelry and gifts, studying, and working as a medic on campus which help pay for her schooling.

La Casita Hot Sauce - Based upon a family recipe, Veronica Westlake uses fresh produce & traditional spices to create an authentic Tex-Mex hot sauce that will please the entire family.

Laughing Crafter Studio - Buffy Hall creates beauty out of mud and broken glass, with muddy fingers and a grateful heart.

LemonGlaze - Carmen Aberasturi enrolled in a ceramic class at a local college and has since been unable to stop creating pieces with clay.


Little Bunny SueSue - Carol Camp was inspired by the birth of her granddaughter who gave her a reason to pull out the sewing machine and start creating again.

Lynnlee Layne Boutique - Natalie Wyatt has been sewing for over 30 years & specializes in quality handmade children's and ladies clothes and accessories.

m.a.d.mishka designs - Michele Dietrich is a zookeeper by day...artist by night who loves paper crafting and sharing her creations with others.

Mad Dash Mixes - Sherri Leal manufactures and sells declicious mixes of dried dip, soup, dessert and pasta salads.


Magpie's Trick - A husband & wife collaboration of jewelers, dreamers, and gypsies. Using traditional methods, the duo creates wearable art from sterling silver, silk, and natural gemstones.

Main Street Soap Co. - What began as a hobby has evolved into a successful family business featuring hand-crafted soap for the past three years.

Marigold Trading Company - What started out as a way to earn a little extra Christmas money has come a long way. The Southall family cuts and paints all of their products that are truly lovingly homemade.

Mary's Madness - Mary Davenport recycles & up-cycles found items creating one-of-a-kind accessories. She also provides a wonderful selection of antique & vintage supplies for crafters!


Maude C.& Co - Lauryn Bray is a Designer, Blogger & Wardrobe Stylist who established Maude C. & Co. in 2007.

Mimi's Gift Closet - Julene & Donna have been seamstresses, pattern engineers, designers & more for many years. As the love of their grandchildren started filling their hearts, they felt the need to fill up the gift closet.

Mistura Timepieces - Mistura specializes in natural watches, handcrafted with South American sustainable wood and 100% genuine leather.

Ms Becky's Holiday - Rebecca Conklin started her own holiday ornament business after being downsized at work. Her personal goal is to create a holiday memory for her customers that is unique and unusual.


My Dearest Danae - In an effort to shy away from a Christmas focused on material items, Katie Ellis & her husband took on a major challenge to go back to a simpler, purer time and hand-make all of the gifts for their friends and family. Their soap-making adventure has evolved into a wonderful business!

Noe's Hot Sauce LLC - A Hot Sauce like no other featuring a 25 year old home recipe. This hot sauce has NO onions, NO cilantro, NO bell peppers and NO whole tomatoes.

p.s. Paper Shoppe - Pei Sim focuses on simple, charming designs that are sprinkled with a little bit of whimsy. All products are made with integrity, quality and fun!

Painted Pennies - Having taught art within the Keller ISD for ten years, Penny Tandy is currently a stay at home mom who enjoys painting and crafting.

THIS WEEKEND!!!!


Shop Local, Shop Handmade, Shop Funky
at the 6th Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling

This weekend we will be hosting the 6th Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. This free indoor event will feature over 120 independent artists, crafters, designers, authors & food makers selling a wide variety of uniquely hand-crafted items. Preview all vendors here.

While most participants are from the DFW area, several are traveling from other states, including Louisiana & Nebraska. With items ranging from accessories to pet goods & everything in between, the family AND pet-friendly event truly features something for everyone!

WHEN: 10am-5pm, Saturday, March 8th, 2014
11am-4pm, Sunday, March 9th, 2014

WHERE: Will Rogers Memorial Center
3409 Burnett-Tandy Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76107 • Directions
Small Exhibits Building (marked Poultry Barn)

ADMISSION: Free!


In addition to all the talented artisans selling their work, the event will feature a charitable raffle benefiting two local organizations - The Humane Society of North Texas and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Tarrant County, an organization of volunteer Advocates who stand up on behalf of abused and neglected children.

Every vendor, sponsor & other generous business owners have donated terrific raffle prizes! Raffle tickets are $1.00 each and the first 75 attendees each day to purchase ten or more tickets will receive a Quirk Books tote bag filled with tons of funky products, coupons & more!

The Humane Society will be facilitating on-site pet adoptions and CASA volunteers will be accepting donations while informing the public about advocacy opportunities. Don’t Forget to Feed Me Pet Food Pantry will also be on-site collecting pet food donations. Attendees earn one free raffle ticket per pet food donation. To date, Funky Finds has raised over $15,000.00 for local charities and over 100 animals have found a forever home at Funky Finds events!

Funky Finds provides area residents with the opportunity to support a large number of local independent business owners & charitable organizations, as well as the chance to purchase unique items that are lovingly hand-crafted.


We hope to see you there!!!!

Petticoats on the Prairie

Joe and I recently trekked out to West Texas, where I am originally from, and attended a wonderful event called Petticoats on the Prairie. I have wanted to attend one of these events for quite some time & we were lucky enough to squeeze in a quick family visit along with attending the event held in Colorado City, Texas. I don't think people around the world, as well as many Texans, realize how vastly different the landscape throughout Texas is or how quickly it changes. We drove from the Piney Woods of East Texas, which is lush with trees, through the Metroplex (lush with concrete & traffic), to West Texas featuring mesquite & wind turbines, finally to arrive in the cotton-dotted Western Plains (ie: so flat you feel you can see for 100+ miles)! As a born & bred Texan, it still blows me away to see the different landscapes. (photo from Petticoats on the Prairie Facebook page)

We opted to attend the event on Friday & arrived right at noon when general shopping began. I am glad we did as I have a feeling it was slim pickings come Saturday! The event was held at the Mitchell Co. Fairgrounds which seemed to me to be the perfect setting for this event that had a strong Western flair. The vendors sold a wide variety of things that included hand-crafted items, vintage & new items. We saw so many gorgeous displays throughout. I wanted to highlight a few of the many terrific vendors we had the pleasure of meeting. (That's me on the right; Joe down below)

Outside near the entrance was an Airstream trailer that the Rhinestone Gypsie's Vagabond Boutique started out in. These ladies offer a wide variety of on-trend clothing in sizes small to 3X which is pretty rare. They offer a number of Texas-based artisans' jewelry, art & other treasures. It's so wonderful to see women entrepreneurs helping out other female business owners! They have two store-front locations in Texas (Merkel and Abilene), but also sell online through their website & Facebook.

Joe & I were both drawn to Old Sole Boot Company. They offer high-quality vintage boots for both men & women & there were some real beauties for sale! We also loved the hand-crafted custom furniture offered by Canon's Custom Furniture. Cody Canon is a real talent when it comes to hand-crafting gorgeous sturdy pieces. Basement Creations, featuring unique jewelry & accessories, had a great set up. I loved her bright creations & really appreciated that everything was displayed in such a way that it was easy to view each piece. I also loved the beautiful children's goods created by Espee Trading Co. out of Midland, Texas. The luxury nap mats looked so comfy & I LOVED the quilted bronc! Texas Trash and Treasures was also a definite funky find. This couple's whimsical art pieces looked to be a hit with many customers. And I couldn't resist purchasing the Monkey Farts soap by Made to Lather!

If we had to pick our favorites though, Joe's would definitely be In a Pickle Foods based out of Fort Worth. I don't know how we haven't come across these delectable treats before, but thankfully we discovered them at Petticoats! I was busy shopping at the booth next to In a Pickle so I didn't get to sample all the goodies, but Joe purchased the Sweet & Spicy Pickle Chips and the Bread & Butter Pickle Chips. Both are DELICIOUS!!! Joe has been rationing them out & is already talking about getting more!

(photo from the In A Pickle Foods website)

While Joe was taste testing 'til his heart was content, I was sniffing away at the Screen Door Vintage booth. Austin-based friends Charity & Jen (pictured) offer a wide variety of scented candles in various vintage containers. I loved their products because, hey, everyone loves a candle, right? And also because once the candle is used up, you are left with an adorable vintage container that can be repurposed. The duo had created a special scent aptly named Colorado City that smelled like Autumn which I loved! Screen Door Vintage also has a Facebook page with more info & photos.

Thank you to the wonderful event organizers & all the talented vendors who set up at Petticoats on the Prairie!
We had a delightful time in West Texas!!!

Event Sponsor: BUST Magazine

Established in 1993, BUST Magazine provides an uncensored view on the female experience while telling the truth about women's lives & presenting a female perspective on pop culture. Pictured here is the latest issue featuring Parks and Recreation actress Aubrey Plaza on the cover. Each issue includes coverage of indie musicians, fashion, and interesting recipes and DIYs. This issue covers DIY Halloween masks, herbal cold remedies, and awesome autumn tacos. The swag bags we will be giving away at our upcoming event, Funky Finds: A Holiday Shopping Experience, will include a copy of this issue!

BUST

BUST also hosts craft fairs throughout the year, such as the upcoming Holiday Craftacular & Food Fair. The event will be held December 1st and 2nd in Soho, New York and will feature:
• 2 days to sell during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.
• A beautiful event space at 82 Mercer Street,
located in the heart of SoHo (foot traffic galore!).
• More than 200 crafters and food artisans --
any and all handmade crafts and specialty foods are welcome.
• More food vendors inside, as well as food trucks outside.

Thousands of dedicated holiday shoppers attend this annual event for the best indie vendors, groovy DJs, raffle prizes, demos, and free goodie bags for early bird attendees. Don't miss your chance to participate! The application deadline is October 26, 2012. For more information on promoting your product or service at the BUST Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair Holiday 2012, contact Emily Andrews at emily.andrews@bust.com or Bridgette Miller at bridgette@bust.com.


For a limited time, the BUST Boobtique is having its biggest sale ever!
Click here to see all the goods that are marked down 40%!!!

Heart Home


Launched in September 2011, British lifestyle magazine Heart Home is a quarterly publication celebrating unique interior decor and lifestyle. Founded by Arianna Trapani, Carole King, and Daniel Nelson, this publication champions independent British Designers and inspires readers to create their own great homes.

The latest issue of Heart Home (below) is filled with inspiring photos, great products, and content ranging from a Parisienne's tips for chic rental living, an interior designer's colorful country cottage home, and thrifty but stylish tips for a garden wedding.

In addition to the quarterly magazine, Heart Home also features a blog that is updated three times every weekday and is full of interiors, fashion, gardens, food and craft features. There's also a shopping directory that is the ultimate sourcebook for interior design & decoration. In an effort to support young designers, Heart Home is offering a free listing in their directory to all 2012 graduates (limited spaces apply). To learn more, send an email to directory@hearthomemag.co.uk. Visit Heart Home's Facebook page for updates & more info. While you're there, you can even enter to win a Kindle! (*UK only. Terms and conditions apply.)

Tiny Hands Jewelry

Tiny Hands Jewelry features unique food-themed jewelry that is scented! I don't know about you, but as a kid I LOVED scented stickers, toys, etc. so this really takes me back to those good times. Mei, the designer behind Tiny Hands, has been creating expertly crafted & customizable scented jewelry since 2006. In the last two years, she's added a ton of new products ranging from bubblegum-scented rainbow lollipops to blueberry pie slices.

Whether you're a sophisticated foodie or just appreciate quirky, fun accessories, Tiny Hands has something for just about every style. The scented birthday cupcake necklace makes a great gift for those celebrating another year wiser. And the mint chocolate chip ice cream necklace is sure to make you feel just a tad bit cooler on hot summer days. Don't have much of a sweet tooth? No problem! Check out the sushi and bubble tea charms.

Another great addition to Tiny Hands Jewelry, is their use of Polyvore, the web's largest fashion community site. Since figuring out what to wear with food jewelry can be difficult for some people, Polyvore shows assembled outfits to go with Tiny Hands jewelry. The outfits range from cute, comfortable summer clothes to a 1990s grunge-style sundress and combat boots.

Every Tiny Hands order comes in a special gift box, tied with a satin ribbon making each purchase ready for gift-giving...or self-indulgence! Receive FREE SHIPPING on any order with coupon code FUNKYSHIPPING. Offer expires August 15, 2012. Learn more about Tiny Hands Jewelry via Facebook and their blog.

GIVEAWAY: Oborocharms

Oborocharms features the work of Los Angeles based artisan Kim Rountree. She says that an obsession with Japanese kawaii culture & a passion for creating her own cute trinkets lead to the creation of Oborocharms. The site features a variety of kawaii plushes, stationery, handmade jewelry, accessories & more. Perfect for the holidays are the plum pudding and kawaii ornament necklaces among others. I also love the adorable kawaii pig ring featuring a handmade flatback charm. This may sound a tad...funky, but I LOVE food with faces! So you can imagine my excitement to discover all the smiling food characters that Oborocharms offers. You will agree once you lay your eyes on the smiling pickle, strawberry, and others!

*** GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Miranda! ***

PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive a hand-crafted flatback kawaii orange necklace (pictured above) from Oborocharms.

TO ENTER: Visit Oborocharms and leave a comment on this post noting your favorite item.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: Like Oborocharms on Facebook, then leave a comment noting you have done so.

While you're there, tell Kim that you discovered
her via Funky Finds!


ENDS: Saturday, December 31st, at 9pm CST.

This Week's Events

Thursday, August 11 through Sunday, August 14
Confectionique
(Thur) 5-8p, (F) 11a-2p, (Sat) 10a-5p, (Sun) Noon-4pm
Middleton Airport, 8300 Airport Rd., Middleton, WI

Friday, August 12
The Urban Growers Market, 4-8pm
One World Merchants, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA

Saturday, August 13
Soulard Market Park Arts & Crafts Show, 9am-3pm
Soulard Park, 9th & Lafayette, St. Louis, MO

Ballston Arts & Crafts Market, 10am-4pm
Welburn Square, btwn. N. Stuart & N. 9th Streets, Arlington, VA

White Rock Local Market, 8am-1pm
The Green Spot Market & Fuels, 702 N. Buckner Blvd., Dallas, TX

Blim Market / Picnurbia Carfree Festival, Noon-5pm
Robson & Howe, Vancouver, BC

Big Art Show Hot As Hell Party, 8pm-Midnight
Pterodactyl Philadelphia, 3237 Amber St. 5th Fl. N., Philadelphia, PA

Madison Avenue Art Walk, Noon-6pm
15621 - 15729 Madison Ave., Lakewood, OH

Bloorcourt Arts & Crafts Street Fair
Craft Fair: 11am-7pm; Street Fair: 11am-10pm
Bloor St. W. from Shaw St. to Dovercourt Rd., Toronto, ON

Saturday, August 13 & Sunday, August 14
Austin Bead Society Bazaar, (Sat) 10am-6pm, (Sun) 11am-5pm
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX

Sunday, August 14
Lucky Pearl Bazaar, 9am-2pm
1757 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO

The Crafty Underdog, 11am-5pm
McMenamins Mission Theatre, 1624 NW Glisan St., Portland, OR

Dose Market, 10am-4pm
River East Art Center, 435 East Illinois St., Chicago, IL

Urban Flea Market, 9am-3pm
Salt Lake City & County Bldg., Washington Sq.,
Salt Lake City, UT

Independence Day Fun

Independence Day Fun

1. The Etsy Austin blog has links to lots of great 4th of July projects, including how to make your own confetti popper rockets (originally posted by alphamom)!

2. Kami of NoBiggie made a guest appearance at Tatertots and Jello with some Independence Day printables & DIY projects.

3. Learn how to make a yummy cake pop flag over at My Juice Cup (via Love From The Oven).

4. Family Kitchen shows how to make tiny cherry & blueberry star pies in jars that your family & guests will love.

5. Hostess With the Mostess shares easy & creative 4th of July party ideas.

This Week's Events

Friday, June 10
The Urban Growers Market, 4-8pm
One World Merchants, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA

Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12
Harvest Barn Sale, 10am-5pm
1100 Skillman Ln., Petaluma, CA

Governors Island Pop-Up Shop, (F) 11am-4pm, (S/S) 11am-5pm • Weekends through September 4
Historic Home 6B, Nolan Park, Andes Rd. & Quadrangle Rd., Governors Island,‪ NY

Saturday, June 11
Handmade Canberra, 10am-4pm
The National Convention Centre, 31 Constitution Ave., Canberra ACT

Soulard Market Park Arts & Crafts Show, 9am-3pm
Soulard Park, 9th & Lafayette, St. Louis, MO

indiemade craft market, 10am-5pm
Bethlehem Ice Rink, Illicks Mill Rd., Bethlehem, PA

INDIEana Handicraft Exchange, Noon-8pm
Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delaware St.,
Indianapolis, IN

Paper Cowgirl Vendor Night, 7-9:30pm
Waxahachie Civic Center, 1950 N. I-35 East, Waxahachie, TX

Ballston Arts & Crafts Market, 10am-4pm
Welburn Square, btwn N. Stuart & N. 9th Streets, Arlington, VA

2nd Saturday, 6-9pm
State St., Media, PA

Craft Candy June Mini Fair, 1-5pm
Bungalows and Bears, Division St., Sheffield, UK

The Providence Open Market, 10am-2pm
Every Saturday through September 24
Lippitt Park, 1015 Hope St., Providence, RI

Saturday, June 11 & Sunday, June 12
Renegade Craft Fair, 11am-7pm
McCarren Park, 780 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, NY

Talbot Street Art Fair, (Sat) 10am-6pm, (Sun) 10am-5pm
Talbott Street between 16th & 20th, Indianapolis, IN

Pirate Festival & Classic Boat Show, 10am-6pm
Long Island Maritime Museum, 86 West Ave., West Sayville, NY

Old Town Art Fair, 10am-6pm
Main Gate at Lincoln & Wisconsin, Chicago, IL

Wine & Clay Festival, (Sat) 10am-5pm, (Sun) Noon-5pm
Llano Estacado Winery, 3426 E. FM 1585, Lubbock, TX

Annapolis Arts & Crafts Festival, (Sat) 10am-6pm,
(Sun) 10am-5pm
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD

Sunday, June 12
Uptown Trolley Stop Market, 11am-4pm
McKinney Avenue Contemporary Parking Lot,
3120 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX

Funky Five: Tea Party

tea-party

1. Recipe for Berry Lemonade Cupcakes by Sunshine and Carousels

2. Three Tier Cake Stand by Aunty Apples ReFinery

3. Citrus Chamomile Loose Leaf Tea by Red Leaf Tea

4. Teapot by Roaring Rabbit Pottery

5. Teacup & Saucer by Betty Raspberry

Take Ten: How-To

cork

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.