Featured Vendor - Little Chick Designs

Coasters, pendants, and thumbtacks OH MY! Little Chick Designs has some really fabulous gift items... that is if you're actually able to part with them instead of keeping them for yourself! Scrabble tile pendants are the perfect gift for all the girls on your Christmas list. I'm sure there'll be lots of dinner and holiday get togethers on your calendar this year. Let those hostesses know how much you appreciate them slaving over the stove and doing all those dishes by giving a set of Little Chick Design's coasters. And keep your own Christmas list tacked up where Santa can see it with a set of adorable thumbtacks.

Fiberologie

Oh how I love Fiberologie! It is my happy place & an inspiration. If you haven’t seen the eye candy that is this wonderful shop or met the delightful owner, Karrie, the Handmade Holiday Bazaar is the perfect time to take it all in! Check out the Fiberologie site and read more about it here.

Featured Vendor: Red Marionette

One of last year’s HHB favorites, Red Marionette, is not only setting up her wonderfully colorful shop again at this year’s bazaar, but has also been helping to organize & promote HHB. Kelli has been hard at work on the bazaar happenings, and with lots of additions to her adorable collection too. Wreaths, tree skirts, and stocking will make their debut at the Bazaar… I can’t wait to see these cuties in person!! You can’t miss Kelli’s multihued tent and you won’t be able to resist her bright eyed, colorful, characters either!

Last Call!

There is just one more booth space and a couple of table spaces available for the Handmade Holiday Bazaar. Now is the time if you've been waiting to apply to be a vendor!

Swag Call!

Hello out there in Crafty-Land!
HHB is handing out 25 swag bags to the first 25 adults at the show! We are looking for your SWAG to add to the bag!
It can be postcards, samples, coupons...anything you would like to give as an advertisement, eye catcher or sneak peek to your goods!
(We would prefer not to have business cards sent in as they are already there to see you!)

Please email Kelli at red_marionette@yahoo.com if you would like to contribute and she can send her address for you to mail them.
It doesnt have to be a full 25 if you cannot muster the goods, any amount we will gladly take.

We want these goodie bags to be tempting and lovingly hoarded, so make 'em good! :)

Happy Crafting!

Handmade Holiday Bazaar Graphic

We have an official Handmade Holiday Bazaar graphic!

For those of you who would like to post a graphic anywhere you can use this image! Right click on the image to save as.

We have postcards in the works so if you would like some mailed to you to promote please let us know through email - handmadeholidaybazaar@gmail.com

One month from today!

Call to Crafters!

We're looking for edgy, interesting, amusing crafts and crafters for the Handmade Holiday Bazaar. If that's you, check out the HHB Vendor Application by clicking on the green link of that same name in the right margin. Follow these directions to download it from scribd:

• Once you're viewing the document on the scribd website, click on the log in link at the top of the page.
• Enter your scribd username and password or sign up for a free account (it really is quick and easy)
• Select the download link just under the document name
• Click on Microsoft Word (.doc) - The app will open in Word
• Complete the application by tabbing to each of the highlighted fields (be sure to fill out all 3 pages!)
• Email your completed app to handmadeholidaybazaar@gmail.com

If you have any problems using Scribd, you can request an emailed application by emailing handmadeholidaybazaar@gmail.com

Handmade Holiday Bazaar 2009

The Handmade Holiday Bazaar is coming to St. Pete again!

Saturday, Dec. 5th, 2009

10am-4pm

Fiberologie - 411 15th Ave N.

More details to come including features on all the fabulous vendors who'll be in attendance!

Handmade Holiday Bazaar Wrap Up

Beautiful weather, fabulous handmade wares, friendly vendors, fun location, great music, lots of customers, what more could you ask for?! Check out my blog http://www.ellebelleblog.blogspot.com/ for the vendor's reviews.

HHB is Over...

HHB was held yesterday and I wanted to thank all of the vendors that came to the show. We had a fantastic location, BEAUTIFUL weather, and traffic all day.

This is my little Oscars thank you for the production of HHB 2008 I wanted to thank Karrie of Fiberologie for allowing us to have the show and open up on her day off for us ( and for her staff for coming in too), Mike of Nova for allowing us the use of his space, Limeys for being fantastic to deal with, before, during and after the show. Mark, Mike, Jessi and Jodi really helped us out and everyone appreciated the discount. Kittycrossbones for making our fanastic color flyers. All of the places we had that published about the show Creative Loafing, Skirt, St. Pete Times, and TBT. My folks and sister for coming and helping us during the day. Doug ( Stacey's husband) who helped multiple people unload, set-up and strip down and was as super good sport. Dan (my husband) for being there all day and watching the booth while I was chatting away, I know it was his IDEAL Sunday. He also helped Doug with setting up and stripping down vendors spaces. Lastly Stacey my partner in crime for this event. I would have never been able to do this without her. She is uber organized and always thought of things I didn't. I know planning this was not easy for her with her family, work and etsy life but we did it. Pluse she made me an AWESOME apron.. I am so glad we decided to take a chance. We wanted to do a show we were proud of, Mission Accomplished.

*some vendors are not pictured I do not know what happened to my camera( and I forgot to take some of people that asked me to come around later) please e-mail me at handmadeholidaybazaar@gmail.com if you'd like your booth picture up here. Thanks.( some people are not in the pics because they chose to not be in them, I gave them that option if they weren't feeling like a they were having a movie star day)


Fallen Fey/Kreepy Kids
Our Pursenal Touch
Me Me's
NS Studio
Real Raspberries
Demigod
Flying Zoo
Unique Concepts
Athena's Armoury
Kootie's Closet
Little Chick
Sew It's For you
Vida Madre
Elle Belle
Cute Kitties
Kori Clark
Perpetual Pickles

Bungle Bear/Paper Sparrow
Chiara's Hand Painted
Modern Bird
Elizabeth

Featured Vendor: Red Marionette

We're really excited that Kelli of Red Marionette is joining us for the Handmade Holiday Bazaar! How can you even resist these bright eyed, colorful, characters?! A Red Marionette ornament would be the perfect gift topper and those big peepers peering from your Christmas tree are bound to spread some holiday cheer!

Our Name in Lights!

Ok, maybe not exactly in "lights" but the Handmade Holiday Bazaar name is in print! Check out the See & Do section near the front of this week's Creative Loafing (they even included a pic of Modern Bird's beautiful Mama bird pendant) and we're on page 11 of Skirt! in their calendar.

Make-n-Takes and Demonstrations

We’re really excited to offer the Handmade Holiday Bazaar customers the opportunity to “get your craft on” during a couple of Make-n-Takes we have planned during the bazaar. You can also get an insider look at how some of our projects come together during free artist lead demonstrations. The make-n-takes and demonstrations will be held in Fiberologie’s class room, so there are limited spaces available. Check out the schedule below and email us at handmadeholidaybazaar@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

2:00 Make-n-Take: Iron-on fabric appliqué $5 (due at the start of class)- Me Me's Things

2:45 Demo: How to carry your baby in a ring sling – Elle Belle

3:30 Make-n-Take: Learn the basics of hand embroidery a startup kit is included $5 (due at the start of class)- SewItsForYou

4:30 Demo: Coil and cut jump rings to create a basic chainmail weave - Athena's Armoury

5:00 Demo: How to Make a catnip knot – Perpetual Pickles

We love Creative Loafing!

Check out our little write up on Creative Loafing's site, See & Do section... we're hoping this will show up in print this week as well:

Featured Vendor: Kreepy Kids

Kreepy Kids is the sister store to Fallen Fey and Snappy Knees. In this etsy store you will find fantastic prints, shirts and other items that will embody famous people. there is an entire Wizard of Oz Collection or how about the 80's band people.

The versatility with being able to choose what Kreepy Kid goes on what item is great!

Here are some of the ones I want for my house. I guess with my computer being broken the last thing I need is a screen cleaner but I could use it as a pin cushion..

The tin man print from the wizard of Oz.
Siouxie from Siouxie and the Banshees print.
Computer screen cleaners with the Kreepy Kids on one side.

The newest item in their shop is edible sheet transfers with any of the 135 Kreepy Kids on it and you can put them on your own cupcakes or cookies at home. How cool is that?

So stop by Kreepy Kids booth at HHB. They will be with Fallen Fey and Snappy Knees too.

Vendor Feature: Wonderland Creations

Wonderland Creations makes the coolest hats. I was so excited when they decided to be a part of HHB. One of the best things is that they will me making custom hats right on the spot at the show!

All of Wonderland Creations Hats are made from anti-pill or polar fleece with embroidered details.

Here are pics of just a few of my favorites:



With cute hats like these what kid ( or adult) wouldn't want to wear them when it gets cool in Florida.

When I worked in Europe I wore a hat everyday and when I was back in April I did. I wish I was wearing one today cause it is 69 degrees at work so maybe I will have to buy one to add to my collection.

Since I have a HUGE noggin it is nice to see that they can adjust the hat size if you have a smaller or in my case larger head than 24 inches.

I am so looking forward to meeting Wonderland Creations at HHB next Sunday.

Featured Vendor: Vida Madre

Vida Madre is a shop I found on etsy when we were looking for vendors for the show. I really wanted to find someone that had original t-shirts and I did!

These shirts are from her etsy shop

This shirt is hand silkscreened. It is a 100% cotton American Apparel shirt available in colors: grass 2T

slate 4T

white 2T & 4T

This shirt is made from bold, awesome, Alexander Henry fabric. It is hand sewn & silkscreened and is 100% cotton made by American Apparel sizes 2T and 4T available.
This 100% cotton, American Apparel, size 2T top is hand sewn & silkscreened. It is one-of-a-kind.

Kelly promises many other treasures like adult items for the show. Stop by and say hi at the Vida Madre table.

Featured Vendor: NS Studio

Nicole of NS Studio makes one of a kind keepsakes for you and your loved ones. One of the best things I thought about when Nicole sent her information in is all of the paints she uses are non-toxic which is so important if you are making items for children.

Her fun pieces are so colorful, custom and creative.



These are custom canvas pieces in her shop. Her pricing is as follows for similar pieces:
Small (144 sq. inches or less) $185
Medium (145-324 sq. inches) $225
Large (325-720 sq. inches) $300
X-Large (721 sq. inches or more) contact NS Studio
Prices are subject to increase based upon desired content and detail level, and will be evaluated on a per project basis.

Besides canvas she paints bare-wood furniture with designs of you choice.

NS Studio is a proud supporter of the Ballast Point Tot Lot Fund-raiser- raising money and awareness for a safe toddler playground at beautiful Ballast Point Park in South Tampa. 15% of all purchases will be donated to this worthy effort. For more information about the Tot Lot project, visit www.ballastpoint.org.

I am looking forward to seeing NS Studios pieces in person in a couple of weeks.

Featured Vendor: Cherish the Moment

Cherish the Moment make " customized keepsake albums for that one special cherished moment. "

They create customized albums for special occasion party favors such as, Weddings, Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, Sweet Sixteen, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or any special occasion.

Their customized keepsake albums are handcrafted with a unique design and theme. There are two different sizes for the albums, the large albums are 6" x 6" and the smaller ones are 4" x 4".

This is a perfect album for a mom and dad or new grandparents to showcase their children.

How great would this be to remember someone specials first trip to Disney World?

A family vacation or summer abroad pictures in this album would be a great keepsake of your trip.

So stop by Cherish the Moment's booth November
9th.

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