Meet the Shop Crafty Vendors, Part One

Promoting handmade vendors is what The Lone Star Ladies are all about, and our upcoming show Shop Crafty is no exception.  This is the first of a three-part series on the fantastic vendors we have for your shopping pleasure on Saturday, April 16th - SAVE the DATE - so you can Craft and Shop your way to this fantastic event!

Some categories have more vendors than others, but in this first blog I will introduce you to our specialty categories, where the vendors are fewer in number but quality is second to none!

Pets - who doesn't love their animal, or the animal of a friend?  lizziebees says, "pet lovers enjoy shopping for their fur babies and I love enabling them!"

Home - two of our vendors, Susanne Kalla and BDJ Craftworks, like to make you feel at home while shopping for handmade items.  They couldn't be more different - Susanne Kalla has vintage inspired pieces "for you and your home", and BDJ Craftworks is more contemporary with solid wood accessories such as vases, planters and trays - we know everyone will find something they love for their home at these booths!

After shopping for your pet and your home, why not fill up on some Gourmet Food?  Arte y Chocolate, Reel Popcorn and Pie Fixes Everything are returning vendors for us and a yummy delight for all shoppers.  Hand finished chocolate with organic ingredients and an exceptional artisan flavor, paired with any variety flavor of popcorn you can imagine are two booths where you can have a snack attack!  If you want something a little more filling, try a mini quiche or pie for something savory and sweet - every shopper needs a little bite to eat now and then...

Accessories - sometimes a necklace isn't enough, or maybe your outfit needs that belt to tie it all together - that's when Kandi-O, KuroNeko and Handmade Lovely's by Judith are there to help.  Whether it's musically inspired, origami shaped or a belt for your beautiful waist, these three booths are a place to make your wardrobe go farther!


Shopping events like Shop Crafty are not just about ourselves, right?  We can all enjoy shopping for others... and holidays right around the corner are Easter, Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day and Graduation.  This is why Gift Vendors such as Hoops by Hullaba Loola, Peach Bear, Pigsey Art, pommes frites, Natural Magick Shop and Tisa's Creations are booths you don't want to miss!  Everyone can enjoy their childhood by trying to hula, or save some calories with ultra-cute felt "goodies", write something funny in an upcycled journal, hide your favorite bottle (or loot) in a book, try out some magic potions and cast a spell or send someone a handmade card that says "happy everything!".  Just the list of vendor names for this category has GOT to peak your interest...

Shop Crafty is right around the corner - Saturday April 16th, 10am - 5pm, at The Marchesa, with free parking!

Admission is $5.00 and right now tickets online are BOGO - get yours today and make your best friend happy by getting hers for free!

XO,
allison

Announcing the Shop Crafty Partners in Craft!

When you walk in the door of  The Marchesa for Shop Crafty this April 16th, 2011 - you will be entering a Crafty Wonderland!

Our three Partners in craft will each have a table set up - showing you how to make projects offered in their studios!

Lapis Lane, a Bead Boutique, located in Westlake, is a beautiful bead shop that specializes in semi-precious and natural gemstones, Swarovski crystals, and beautiful findings.  Lapis Lane also carries unique jewelry by local artisans, and offers classes like Beading Basics, Beaded Wine Charms and The Beaded Bead - an awesome technique they'll be demonstrating for you at Shop Crafty!

Gauge, a modern knit shop located in Northwest Austin, is a hip and fun yarn shop.  They carry a wide array of yarns and patterns, have lounges where you can hang out and knit/crochet/craft, and even have a pattern library!  Every Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm Gauge hosts a Craft Night where you can hang out and meet other fiber lovers.  They'll be demonstrating some of their amazing classes for us at Shop Crafty.

Marmalade Skies, a walk-in art studio located in North Austin, is an inviting space bursting with color and crafting ideas.  Their kid's camps and birthday parties are wildly successful, as are their innovative Pinot Picasso classes for adults - wine and painting, anyone?  The Blue Room Gallery features fine craft by local artists, and the studio also sells locally made candles, soaps, jewelry and hard-to-find crafting supplies!  You'll be inspired by their demos, we're sure.

Shop Crafty is bringing the best in Austin's Craft Community to you under one roof for just ONE day!  Purchase tickets in advance to get 2 for one pricing, and remember that entry for kids 12 and under is free.  I can feel my crafty wheels spinning as I look forward to learning how to make beaded jewelry, knitwear and cool crafty projects!

xo, Anne Marie

Shop Crafty 2011 - Vendor Announcement

 

The Lone Star Ladies are back - and this time with Shop Crafty!!  This one-day festival is going to celebrate all things crafty in Austin, TX with over 70 vendors, 2 craft lounges and several craft studio booths on hand - all for your crafting pleasure! 

With over 70 vendors in eleven different shopping categories, such as Home, Art, Jewelry, Baby & Kids, Bath & Body, Handbags, Accessories, Clothing, Pets, Gifts, and Gourmet Food there is something for everyone.  Over the next several weeks we will be blogging about the upcoming event with info on the exclusive Craft Lounges, the Craft Charity Crafting Comfort, our Sponsors and 70+ vendors.

SAVE THE DATE - Saturday April 16th, 10am - 5pm at The Marchesa. 

Tickets on sale now and are TWO for $5.00 online, or $5.00 each at the door (cash only).  A portion of the ticket sales goes to support Crafting Comfort.

XO,
Allison & Anne Marie