Taking a break away from craft fairs for awhile

I've decided after a 2-1/2 year long run of vending at local craft fairs that I will be taking a break. I really enjoy being out in the public and sharing my artwork with others but it is time for a break after this long run! With that being said, I still have a bunch of craft fair inventory left here in my house that is just sitting here boxed up! I would like to share it all with you! I have things that I do not offer in my shop for sale too! Here are a few photos of what I have and I definitely have to add a few more photos as well so keep checking back for these products at a clearance price! All charms come on a 16" necklace chain (or bracelet if you prefer) and the cost of those will be $12 each and free US shipping! Regularly these items sell for $15-$17 on my site so this is a great time to purchase something at a lower cost! I also have earrings that are typically $15 that are on clearance right now for $12 and free US shipping. Felt made plushies too are for sale that are not usually for sale in my shop and these sell so well at craft fairs! A fun toast with a pad of butter and an adorable smile to go with it! One poptart plush is left too! Just $9 shipped in the US. ( If you happen to want something and are not within the US, please add $4 shipping cost to figure out your total cost of the item. Unfortunately, international shipping has gone up so much this past year and is out of my control.) If there is something you would like please comment here below or email me directly at Pumpkinpyeboutique@gmail.com. Enjoy and share with your friends!!!

 

$12 shipped! take your pick!

 

$12 shipped! take your pick!

 $12 shipped! take your pick!

 2 for $5 plus shipping ($2)

 $7 shipped

 $8 shipped!

 original canvas' the little cupcake and toast ones measure 2x2.. the others are slightly larger at 3x2 and the light blue baby one is about 4x3 if i remember correctly! They are tiny and cute! Just $12 shipped!

 AWESOME find here and hard to come by! Its a corelle percolator! All parts are here! This is not electric. Super clean, no chips,no missing paint! Just the bottom has some ware but thats the bottom where the coffee pot sits and nobody would ever see! I doubt this was used much. $35 shipped!

handmade plant sticks topped with a little polymer clay leaf I molded and handstamped letters for each herb! I have a few other herbs too! Just $6 shipped!!!

Toast plushies and one poptart push left!! Hurry! Just $9 shipped! Made with love <3

If you know of any friends that would be interested in any of these items, please pass it along!! Spring cleaning going on over here!!!

An Interview with Allison Kapner

Today's Feature is a wonderful woman named Allison Kapner and boy, she is SO creative and even eco-friendly! She hand sews wonderful items and comes up with some new and hip ideas using recycled/upcycled fabrics! Take a look at her interview!


1. What is the name of your business?
Allison Kapner Originals

2. What has been your inspiration behind your business and/or products?
Seeing potential in items that other people have found no longer useful.

3. How long have you been doing your art/craft? I have sewing and quilting for 10 years, but the past 3 years I have spent focusing on creating my items for others.

4. What is your most favorite piece of art/craft that you constructed?
A suede purse that I made from a suede skirt that I had that I haven't fit in since high school.

5. What is something that keeps you going forward with your art/crafts? The ability to come up with new ideas, or work with new materials seems endless. The ideas seem to always be out there, it just might take me awhile to turn the idea into a project.

6. What are your hopes and dreams for your business in 2010? That I'll get more collaborative projects with customers, and that I'll have more ideas to share with people through my blog - The Sewing Lawyer: http://kappysews.wordpress.com/

7. If you can learn another craft, what craft would you like to learn?
I would love to learn how to create my own fabric designs.

8. What would you like to tell other artists/crafters who are just starting out their business?
Make what you love, not what you think others might like. Have a passion for what you do, and make sure it is enjoyable (even though it might be a lot of work).

Check out Allison Kapner's Facebook page below!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lake-Worth-FL/Allison-Kapner-Originals/348972263960?ref=ts&__a=8&ajaxpipe=1

Allison Kapner's etsy shop:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/kappy6

Ahoy Mateys!

Ahoy Mateys! Summer is approaching and boats are sailing! I just adore anything with boats, anchors, fish, water etc.. so I wanted to show a bunch of great finds with these theme! Here they are! Check them out!

SilverBeyondOrdinary on Etsy has this really awesome bracelet..



TheCozyNest- Anchor's Away Pillow will really add a cute accent to your boating decor!

ButterCookies has these adorable nautical shoes..handpainted! CUTE!

KarenMiller has beautiful pictures all made from wood. This particular piece is called, "Crossing Paths" and it is made from an old door panel and chair rungs. Very cool!

Ponderandstitch has beautiful handmade bracelet cuffs! This particular one is a pretty charcoal greyish/blue color that would be so cute with a little nautical outfit!

Welcome to MegansMenagerie's Etsy Shop!

I was sitting on etsy chat (when I should REALLY be sewing..but whatever!) and I decided to offer some fabulous artists a feature on my lonely blog. Megan is a 26 year old mother, wife and full time nursing student- WOAH! How do you do it? She explains, "After a full day of seeing the husband off to work, chasing around my 5 year old, and having my head between medical books, I sit down and unwind by creating anything I can with my hands. I started making jewelry a few years ago for myself and my family. I always wished there was a way to share my jewelry and other handmade items with people outside of friends and family. Not long ago I was introduced to Etsy and am so happy that there is a site like this that exists and that I can be part of it! I am amazed by all the talent on this site and excited to be able to bring you all the creative things I have made."

Take a look at Megan's beautiful work! http://www.etsy.com/shop/MegansMenagerie
Follow her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Megans-Menagerie/186637476189?ref=ts
Follow her on Twitter: http://twitter.com/MegansMenagerie

Warm and Cozy Cowl in Seafoam

Warm and Cozy Cowl in Tangerine Mist

Warm and Cozy Cowl in Painted Desert