Thursday, September 25, 2008

Featured Vendor Elle Belle

Staceymof Elle Belle makes adorable and functional items for both baby and mom (dad's too). She is also my partner in crime in the creation of Handmade Holiday Bazaar and New Skool Krafts.




This personalized sensory snuggly has a variety of patterns, fabrics and textures to stimulate developing minds. These snugglys' are soft and have hidden treasures like crinkle fabric and scents to help babies sensory learning.


The slings are made to help the distribute the baby's weight across your shoulder and back more evenly, which will lead to less tired mommies and daddies. These slings have form, function and fashion. Stacey has many designs to choose from for your sling, including the mom tattoo one shown above.

I think one of my favorite items are the count and spell bean bags. I was a teacher for 7 years and I truly value the importance of learning, especially in a fun, and unique way. These bean bags are perfect for aiding in the development of your childs gross motor skills, color, number and alphabet recognition, spelling, math, the possibilites are truly endless. I think the color palatte is fantastic for boys or girls and these can grow with your child. They are eco-friendly and safe for all ages.

So go check out Elle Belle! Make sure to say hi when you come to HHB.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Call for Crafters

We're looking for edgy, interesting, amusing crafts and crafters for the Handmade Holiday Bazaar. If that's you, check out the vendor info app hold harmless doc by clicking on the little green link of that same name just under the picture of it in the right margin. If you'd like to submit an app you can either request one by emailing handmadeholidaybazaar@gmail.com or following these directions to download it from scribd:

- Once you're viewing the document on the scribd website, click on the drop down arrow on the download button at the top of the document.
-Select Microsoft Word (.doc)
- enter your scribd username and password or sign up for a free account (it really is quick and easy)
- Complete the app (be sure to fill out all 3 pages!)
- email your completed app to handmadeholidaybazaar@gmail.com

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Handmade Holiday Bazaar

Stacey of Elle Belle, Julie of Sew It's For You, and Karrie of Fiberologie have partnered to create, promote, and host a venue for funky, crafty, non-traditional art sorts of things, the Handmade Holiday Bazaar!

Event Details:

Sunday Nov. 9th from 10am – 6pm

Karrie is hosting the event at Fiberologie, a super cute contemporary fabric shop in a 1920s house off 4th St. N. in St. Pete next to Limey's. (411 15th Ave. N)

Admission is free

35 local artisans will be selling their wares and demos/workshops are planned throughout the day.

We’re excited about giving St. Pete a handmade alternative to mass manufacturing and old school craft shows!

For more information, email handmadeholidaybazaar@gmail.com