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Monday, October 15, 2012

Original Art Giveaway!

Two Mallard Feathers

To help celebrate my participation in the CMA Awards official gift lounge, I am offering a 20% discount in my online shop www.jodyvanb.etsy.com by using the coupon code COUNTRYMUSIC at checkout. Those who purchase anything in the shop, from now until Nov 1st (Country Music's Biggest Night!) will be entered into a draw for the above painting, unframed. The original watercolor of two mallard feathers is almost identical to the piece I sent to be showcased at the CMA Awards gift lounge!

85 of my feather studies will be showcased & gifted to the biggest names in Country Music backstage at the CMA Awards ( CMA’s Facebook page: CMA Country Music Association) Watch LIVE on Nov. 1 at 8p/7p Central on ABC.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Frosting Tutus

So many colour choices!!

In my last post I described my first outdoor show of the season, the First Sunday Stroll. A great show, made up of a well chosen group of artisans, including many fellow Etsians.

I had the great pleasure to have a tent diagonally across from Frosting Tutus. I watched as, piece by piece, a tent was erected, bringing vibrant colour to a somewhat dreary day. Dark rain clouds scudded across the sky, and rainbows appeared across the "aisle" from me. It was very cheerful to see.

A Welcome mat completed the look

It was soon evident, that this woman meant business! She donned her own tutu, and made it look fab, attached to a denim skirt. She also had a custom made shirt with her business name on it. In Pink.

She was my new "art show idol".

If I were selling tutus for little girls, I hope the idea would come to me, to make and wear one myself. When I saw her wearing it, I thought, "She's a smart entrepreneur. She is one savvy lady."

She rocked that Tutu and I swear, every little girl who entered that tent, left with either a tutu, a princess crown, or a magic tulle wand.

The bright curtain "walls" - genius. It looked like a veritable girly candy land! I couldn't wait for a lull so I could go and check it out for myself.

Princess Tutu party, anyone?!

The Owner of Frosting Tutus and Stamped Frosting, Melinda with my tent "neighbor" , Melissa, of Malcolm Designs

Melinda Cheslock is multi-talented. The Frosting "family" includes Frosting Tutus and Stamped Frosting - Custom hand stamped jewelry.

This is an example of one of the pieces she had at the show. This photo is from her Etsy shop. You can guess why I LOVE it!

So, so "tweet". Totally customizable for your kids' names.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/93239610/love-nest-with-hand-stamped-names

This photo is from her website. I thought it was adorable! They do custom tutus for girls, of course, but what about your furry friends or beloved stuffed animals? Awesome.

http://www.frostingtutus.com/about-frosting.php

https://www.facebook.com/FrostingTutus

Melinda made the art show come alive and I'm so glad that she made it all the way from Orillia to participate!! You brought rainbows to a grey day, and made many little girls (and a big girl) very happy. :)

First Sunday Stroll

First Show of the Season - Tent...not too full

I participated in the "First Sunday Stroll" today - - my first outdoor show of the season. A great Art Show partly sponsored by Etsy, it included a great selection of local artisans and some who came from great distances to take part in the event.

My back wall

As far as one-day shows go, and considering this was the "first annual" First Sunday Stroll in the area, I wasn't expecting huge crowds. In my mind, no crowds mean, no sales. Rain = no crowds. The whole prospect didn't seem too promising.

When my wonderful Hubby woke me, just before 6am and I could hear the rain outside, well, let me just say, I wasn't enthusiastic about packing up the work van and getting a tent up in the cold rain. I'm always excited to participate in a show, but I tried not to think about the fact we would have to take it all down within the same day. Mike made me a coffee, a little breakfast and was very enthusiastic that it was going to be a good day. I smiled and believed him. :)

Clouds, Wind, Rain, Blue Sky, Sunshine, Repeat.

Cloudy and brooding as it was, the sky did not open up in a great deluge while we set up the tent. Things were looking up!

View of my table - people loved my MOO business cards

Blue Jay feathers always sell well
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97311973/four-blue-jay-feathers-archival-print

I had this original watercolour for sale, framed, as well as small prints and cards of the same.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97804186/butterfly-nest-robins-nest-nature-study

To my surprise, there was quite a turnout! The selection and variety of artisans was wonderful and there were many people, despite the weather, who turned out to support Handmade!

I would like to share a few of the great artisans with you. Unfortunately, I couldn't get around to each booth without abandoning my own, so this is a small sampling of some of my own faves which were a short distance from my own tent! LOL!

Harwin Pottery - "The Accidental Potter"

Great colours and an eclectic selection of shapes and sizes

The delightful and engaging, Mike, amidst his handiwork

http://harwinenterprises.blogspot.ca/

Mike with his Sisters, who both did an excellent job.

The mug I purchased. Small enough to fit the One Cup coffee maker.

Stitch & Spoke

Fabric art by Linda VareKamp

Linda, very charming, in her lovely tent.

Earlier in the day, I had been telling my "neighbor" that my eldest son is really, really into recycling. So much so in fact that, he wanted recycling bins for his birthday. I mentioned that you find boys' clothes with fire trucks and dump trucks and race cars, but very rarely do you find a recycling truck. 'Lo and behold, I pass by this great looking tent and I spy some green t-shirts with the recycling symbol. Made, with recycled materials!! How awesome! I had to buy one.