The Statesville Artisian and Crafters Expo 2015

This is a little late in posting, but a few weeks ago I attended my first craft show of the season.

The Statesville Artisian and Crafters Expo was held in our local mall.  While the show was ok, and the promoters worked hard, there was very little foot traffic.  I think that was because the mall is dying.  :0(  When we first moved down here, the mall was at full capacity, but now there are only a handful of shops there.  I heard that the owner of the mall is letting all the leases expire so they can tear it down and build a strip mall, but I don't see that happening.  That whole area of town is is shrinking.  Oh well, at least I made my booth rental and a little extra by the end of the looooong day.

Here's a few pics to lighten the mood.

This is Rena....she does thumbprint art, AND she had her 18 day old baby with her.  I was impressed. 

This is my spot.  

And this is Mabel...my new mannequin.

My new blue shelves and the modge podged heads, you almost can't tell where the cat chewed one of the noses off. lol

How this for a business card holder? Thank You Pinterest. The only problem was that kids kept playing with the slinkys causing the cards to fall.

 

I met lots of talented people there, and you can see pictures of all the vendors on the SACE 

2015 facebook page.

Now my next show in May is...

Faith Community Fest.  This one looks like a lot of fun.  I bet Hannah doesn't spend much time at our booth during this show. hahaha

Are you participating in any shows this year?

Be blessed,

Debbi

talent from the Hiddenite Festival of the Arts 2012

A few weeks ago the kids and I went to the Hiddenite Festival of the Arts near our home.  Today I would like to share with you some of the great crafters and artists that set up home there for the day.



First we saw Harles & Jerry Southers from Southers Woodcraft.  They specialize in Rocking Animals, from horses to cows to this great Harley.  Owen was ready to climb the table to get on that hog. LOL

Next was Don R. Crater from Nature Craft.  Nothing speaks of the beauty of fall better than nature itself.  Right before I took these pictures, someone had purchased a really huge (and I mean HUGE) pumpkin. I love pumpkin and canning pumpkin for great taste all year long, but that one would have lasted me YEARS. hahaha. He also had different types and colors of pumpkins. Hannah liked the bumpy ones.

I enjoy sewing and quilting and was quickly taken with the containers created by Rhonda Boyd of Hats, Bags,  Quilts, oh my!  Aren't they neat?  She was a busy lady and I didn't get a chance to ask her how these were created...but they were amazing.

I saw several people carrying around these bird feeders created from mismatched dishes.  Crafted by Doug McGinnis, I thought these were great way to recycle and reuse discarded and mismatched china.  The birds would love them and what a unique yard decoration.
 

And to end todays post, check out these walking sticks created by Billy Moore of White Pine Hollow.  All natural, handmade curly walking sticks...with amazing details and comfortable in the hand.  He also makes hand-hued mantles and oxen yokes.  Well, that's it for today.  I still have a few artists to share with you, but they will have to wait for another day.   I have a busy day ahead of me, but I sure do enjoy this time I get to spend with you.

Be blessed,

Debbi 

The Hiddenite Festival of the Arts

I love fairs, and festivals, and tractor pulls, anywhere you can make fun family memories, and find great arts and crafts.  This past Saturday, Amanda and I took the kids to our local Hiddenite Festival of the Arts.  It's a nice festival, not real big so you're not out all day long, or being smushed by thousands of people.  But my very favorite part of the Hiddenite Festival is the live music, especially The Appalacian Steely Pan Steel Drum Band from Appalacian State University.

 We got there early to get a good seat, but as you can see, it's still hot here in North Carolina...poor Owen was turning red, but he loves music and refused to leave, lol.  So Aunt Hannah kept him supplied with snow cones.  As you can see, the benches fill up quickly, but the wait is worth it because this band puts on a great show.  Take a look.

I love how they get into it!
I'll be sharing more about this festival in the next few weeks...there was a lot of great booths there, and some really talented artists.
So take some time out from your hectic scheduale and visit a local arts and crafts festival near you.
Be blessed,
Debbi