HandmadeMN Spring Market: TV Spots!

I'm so excited to be a part of this show.  The team of artists who are putting it together have done a great job of promoting it and getting it in the news.  This TV spot was great:  .Kare11 Report

My display is set up and I think I'm ready to go!  Hope to see you there!

Ballentine VFW
2916 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis MN

Saturday, May 5th (10 - 5)

Almost show time!

Well folks. I think I am ready for the craft fair on Saturday! I have been working on it for so long that it feels a little unreal that it's actually happening.

I've been very busy creating items for the fair but I still took time to whip up a pair of earrings yesterday morning. What do you think?

Less than two weeks!

Craft fair prep is going along well. I'm trying not to stress too much. I have no crafty pictures to share today. In the mean time enjoy a picture of some spring flowers!

HandmadeMN Spring Market Preview: Paper

Today's HandmadeMN Spring Market Preview is all about paper!

Shawn Leer Photography has beautiful photography!  This shop is full of beautiful color

Cindy Lindgren does arts & crafts style illustrations of nature.  She prints them on cards and even textiles!  Look at this beautiful rug.

Wayfaring Art makes journals and artists books.  She even makes tiny journal jewelry!

Vandalia Street Press sells stationary.  I love her simple and clever designs.

The Foxy Squirrel makes greeting cards, invitations, and favor boxes.  Aren't these tuxedo favor boxes cute?

Red Shoes 26 Designs creates illustrations of regional icons as well as greeting cards.  This is my favorite.

Come check out these three artists as well as approximately 45 other Minnesota artists at the HandmadeMN Spring Market on May 5th at the Balentine VFW in Minnespolis.  


All images property of the artists.  None of these images is mine.

Pom Pon Flowers

Here are some cutie flowers I made for my house. I'm making more to sell at the HandmadeMN Spring Market. There will be a few things for sale at my booth that will not be listed in my Etsy shop. These flowers, the star bottles, and vintage button rings will be at the market but not in the shop.

Little bottles

I worked on these today. I'm planning to have them at the handmademn spring market. They won't be in my etsy shop since I don't want to deal with shipping glass.

These little bottles are adorable! They are about 3/4 inches tall and the star is made of vintage fabric.

HandmadeMN Spring Market Preview: Housewares

Today's HandmadeMN Spring Market Preview is all about housewares.

This handmade box is from Woodchuck's Wood.  This shop has some really neat items!  He has boxes, vases, trivets, and a gorgeous earring holder

My Little Chickadee has a shop full of beautiful items made with tiles.  These coasters caught my eye because it's spring and time to tune up my bike!  This shop has magnets, coasters, trivets, and ornaments.  She has custom orders for wedding items, too.

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Rose and Vinnie bring you housewares made with fabric.  This pillow is particularly beautiful.  They also have fabric-covered bulletin boards which I'm looking forward to seeing in person.

Come check out these three artists as well as approximately 45 other Minnesota artists at the HandmadeMN Spring Market on May 5th at the Balentine VFW in Minnespolis.

HandmadeMN Spring Market Preview: Anchored Hope

Today's installment of the HandmadeMN Spring Market Preview is all about Anchored Hope.

The hair accessories in Anchored Hope's shop are really beautiful.

Anchored Hope also has reusable sandwich bags.  They are lined and waterproof!

This owl is the sweetest toy for kids!


Come check out Anchored Hope as well as approximately 45 other Minnesota artists at the HandmadeMN Spring Market on May 5th at the Balentine VFW in Minnespolis.

HandmadeMN Spring Market Preview: Bette Jane Shop and Beatific Bijoux

Today's installment of the HandmadeMN Spring Market Preview features two jewelry makers.

Etsy is a great place to find jewelry but there's nothing quite like actually holding the jewelry in your hand and meeting the person who designed and made the piece.  The gorgeous necklace in the first picture comes from Beatific Bijoux.  Isn't it gorgeous?!  This seller designs really cool and intricate beaded pieces.

The necklaces in these last two pictures are from Bette Jane Shop.  This seller has a wide range of items.  Some are simple and some are quite intricate.  She also has really pretty headbands!

Come check out these two jewelry artists as well as approximately 45 other Minnesota artists at the HandmadeMN Spring Market on May 5th at the Balentine VFW in Minnespolis.

HandmadeMN Spring Market Preview: Florence Oliver

In the run up to the HandmadeMN Spring Market I will be posting some of my favorites from the crafters who will be vending at the show.  I'm so excited to do this show (I should keep count of how many times I've said that).  It's the first craft fair I've ever done and I'm looking forward to the experience.  After looking through the amazing vendors who will be there with me, I'm even more excited! 

This installment of the HandmadeMN Spring Market Preview is all about Florence Oliver.  She makes beautiful little pouches like the two here. 

This little bag is so snazzy!  I love the gold and blue combination.

And the lace on this bag is right on trend.  I'd love to add some lace into my wardrobe but I'm not really a lace kind of gal.  A little lace on a tiny pouch would be just perfect for me.

Florence Oliver also makes hats!  Come see Florence Oliver and lots of other Minnesota artists at the HandmadeMN Spring Market on May 5th at the Balentine VFW in Minnespolis.

HandmadeMN Spring Market

Look at the cute flyer to promote the HandmadeMN Spring Market.  This will be my first time vending at a craft fair and I'm really excited.  My sister and I will be sharing a booth.  Come by and see us!

HandmadeMN Market

We're in!  My sister and I were accepted to our first show!  I'm super excited.  It's on May 5th so I have plenty of time to build up some stock.  Here are some details:

HandmadeMN Market

Saturday May 5, from 10 am to 5pm

Ballentine VFW (Uptown)

2916 South Lyndale Ave, MInneapolis

Kibbles 'N Knits: fiber jewelry, knitted items, button jewelry

Second Draft: upcycled architectural pieces (luminaria, lamp shades, candles, gift bags, cards)