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Vendor Spotlights (Days 8-14)

The following artisans can be found selling at our upcoming event, the Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience, to be held November 15th & 16th in Fort Worth, Texas! There will be over 120 artists, crafters, designers, & food makers selling at the FREE family AND pet-friendly event. We hope to see you there!

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Cutie Cart Covers - Sarah Brown is a stay at home mom with two boys who loves CRAFTS.

Cynthia Patterson Pottery - Cynthia Patterson makes functional pottery with an eye toward the artistic. Her work is designed to be used and enjoyed every day.

D'ArtScapes Designs by Diane - Diane Miller is an artist from Garland who creates collage art using tissue paper as her palette to illustrate whimsical views of life and nature.

David Kinsey Yard Art - Durable, creative metal yard art decor!


Deco Beading - Jessica Burns is a bead artist who designs all of her pieces from scratch. She never uses patterns making each piece truly one of a kind.

Dirt and Glitter - A mother and daughter team that loves to design and create unique items for you, your home or office.

Don't Forget to Feed Me Pet Food Bank - The mission of Don't Forget to Feed Me is to supply pet food to local food pantries in support of pet owners. By providing pet food for those in need during challenging financial times, DF2FM offers an option to surrendering, or worse, abandoning a family pet. DF2FM helps to ensure that no pet owner ever has to make the decision between stay or go.

Donteatbeads - Danielle Murphy is passionate about animal rescue & creates accessories to fund her rescue & foster work.


Dp-art Gallery - Diana Prickett has been painting since she was a child & started working with recycled items about 5 years ago.

Dragonflies and Daisies - Sharon Davis loves creating & selling handmade baby items made out of fabric.

Eagle Mountain Pottery - Sandy Tucker is passionate about art in all forms. She enjoys using clay to create both functional and artistic pieces that the viewer with be able to enjoy on a daily basis.

ecoFashionistas - Sisters, Karla Schafer and Katrina Peebles, collaborate to create unique up-cycled products turning trash into treasure!


Elle Furch Decor - Lauren Furch strongly believes in recycling and does her best to provide a variety of glass products with customizable colors and accessories.

EME and Lou - Elaine Ellington partnered with her children & grandchildren to create unique accessories.

Emma Alison Designs - Heidy Henke has been making jewelry for nearly 15 years. Her jewelry tends to be delicate and feminine while showcasing natural gemstones.

E's Unique Glass Creations - Eileen Horton is a glass art who loves creating unique decor!


Forget Me Nots - Kristen Dinh, a student at UTA, has always been a crafter at heart and loves sharing her hobby with others. She began making soap when her younger sister needed a soap that was more sensitive on her skin.

Fragrance 4 Every Mood - Jessica Perez creates designer type fragrances for men & women, as well as other bath & body products.

FUSED GLASS - Christine Pincemin-Johnstone was born in France, lives in Texas, & creates new items using various techniques with fused glass.

GamiWorks - Chiyogami Gifts + Accessories - Erin Sansoucy doesn't consider herself a girly-girl, but she does appreciate feminine and classic looks...never trendy. She loves to create a hodge-podge of things, keeping her mind and hands busy.


Glassyboop GlassArt - Betty White is a glass artist specializing in functional glass items who has 30 years experience working with different glass mediums.

Green Dog Chic - Lora Dougherty creates unique pet clothing & accessories using recycled materials, such as thifted prom & wedding dresses. She donates a portion of all sales to local animal rescue groups.

Gypsy Rhetoric - Kimberly Bacon is a crafty Texas girl who loves the Lord and is happiest when she's sitting in the middle of piles of craft paper, scissors and glue.

Gypsyharte - Joyce Hazlerig has been creating art all her life. Her current passion is felting wool allowing her to take wool and fiber and shape and create it into something new and different.


Hambone and Dogs Pet Treats - Creating high-quality pet cookies & treats using only human quality ingredients.

Healthy Earth - Healthy Earth brings the people healthy ways to look and feel revitalized while nourishing the body with essential vitamins and minerals.

Holly's Handmades - Holly Runyon enjoys unique crafts, including handmade drink coasters, tote bags, and more! No two items will be exactly the same!

HOT TAMALEZ - Mary Samudio has been in the tamale business for 19 years. What began as a temporary job has gone continued long-term as a family-owned and operated business.

Art & Photography

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Sandra Feazel of 7th St. Studio is as nice & personable as she is talented. Each time I have been among her booth display, I think "I want this to BE my home!" In addition to her paintings, Sandra now offers hand-painted leather bracelets that are gorgeous. Learn more about Sandra & her art workshops on the Paper Cowgirl blog.

Judy Hudson creates textural art using recycled, repurposed, & scavenged materials. An Art Peace showcases Judy's beautiful mosaic work in various forms, including wall art, mirrors & more. Visit her Facebook page to learn more about her work.

Art by Susan Best presents a variety of unique artwork. I love Susan's dog art cards, which includes a Labrador & Chihuahua. Her assemblage and collage pieces are also exceptional.

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Shaun Mullin of BoG Productions creates quirky, yet functional, ceramics. The Golden Retriever business card holder is perfect for dog lovers, but Shaun creates a variety of other items that are not animal-themed.

Christie Cone Ceramics offers lovely ceramic pieces created by Christie Cone. Her new herb markers have been a huge hit this Spring, as are the floral brooches. One day, I would love to own a set of Christie's gorgeous dinnerware. Visit her Shop @ Funky Finds for other items.

Essie Pearl Graham is the creative force behind epgphotography. Her Shop @ Funky Finds showcases several eye-catching photography prints. Looking Out is a great example of Essie's unique perspective.

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Christin Allen is a talented session photographer. If you're in the DFW area & looking to capture the spirit of your family, Fate Couture Imagery is for you! Visit her blog to see examples of her vintage-inspired photography. And if you are or know a bride-to-be, check out Christin's wedding photos that are fabulous! Makes me want to get married all over again (to the same man, of course!).

Betty White (not of Golden Girls fame) has a passion for glass & it shows in her work. Glass Art by Betty features items that are fun & quirky, such as the SunnySide Up clock, and items that are unique & functional, such as the wine bottle serving tray.

Jeff & Linda Dolby of JL Glass Design create unique & unusual glass objects, ranging from stained glass panels to glass jewelry. Their accent tiles are the perfect way to personalize your living space. And their garden art will make you smile all Spring and Summer long!

Brandi Sololomon is the talented artist behind my favorite flower. Her watercolors capture the beauty of nature in such a rich & vibrant way. Her Shop @ Funky Finds is the perfect place to purchase beautiful stationery, prints & jewelry - all featuring Brandi's stunning work.

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Cheryl Gianforte of Off the Wall Designs traveled from Louisiana to participate in the Spring Fling. I enjoyed seeing her artwork & jewelry designs in person. Pet lovers will enjoy Cheryl's mosaic pet tiles; however, my favorite items were the Hidden Message paintings that incorporate painting, stamping, sewing & calligraphy.

Artist Sarah Zamora has a very unique style that really speaks to a lot of Funky Finds followers. Original Youth showcases her colorful, funky & bold images. We were lucky enough to feature one of Sarah's pieces on The Experience booklet cover!

Leah Leach of Roaring Rabbit Pottery creates functional pottery that is creative & beautiful. Her bowls, plates & other creations are works of art. In addition to being a talented potter, Leah is also pretty darn smooth on the fiddle! Each October Leah & her husband host an annual Pottery Sale and an Afternoon of Fiddle Music at her studio in Alvarado, Texas.

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sarusdesignart inc. features digital artwork created by Yeongsin Song. She also creates beautiful jewelry that incorporates her imagery. The Serenity cameo necklace is my favorite!

Shelly Burden is an extremely talented portrait artist. Her pet portraits really capture the loving spirit of so many beloved animals. She also offers art lessons for all ages. If interested, simply contact Shelly for more information.

I love what the home page of The Potter's Heart says about Laura Canfield’s experiences as a potter - that it has brought together her gifts in ministry & her love of clay & that she provides a space for people to connect to God and each other through the creation of art through pottery workshops. Take a look at her exceptional work & consider taking a lesson!

Yvonne Wilson is super funky gal that I always look forward to seeing. Her business, Yvonne4eyes Card & Art Manipulations, is a great source for hip cards, pendants & other cool items.

Selkie Moonlight Design

Selkie Moonlight Design is a terrific shop featuring mosaic art created by Riley Jordan. The red & green Day of the Dead stepping stone is a colorful decorative piece. The Pregnant Rainbow Goddess stone is a very unique piece with an unexpected ceramic pregnant goddess embedded in it. One of my favorite designs is the Butterfly Fairy Woman stone. And how cool is the Alice in Wonderland piece!? These stepping stones make a wonderful addition to any yard or garden. Enter FUNKYGIFT in the "message to seller" space at checkout to receive a FREE original collage gift with any purchase.