tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10888620436393306732024-03-04T22:27:53.377-08:00BC Craft FairsTamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-61375489625832909052013-11-23T16:30:00.000-08:002013-11-23T16:34:41.169-08:00St Ann's Christmas Market<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Had so much fun at a great church craft fair. We were there Friday eve and it was hopping busy! There was a little bit of something for everyone. We ate a pasta dinner, checked out the Lego build and of course admired the creativity of local talent.<br />
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We picked up the cutest doll bed from <a href="http://angocrafts.shawwebspace.ca/pages/view/products/" target="_blank">Angocrafts</a> -- complete with bedding -- we'll have a very cozy teddy bear tonight. What a great deal it was and we enjoyed chatting while we were picking it out!<br />
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Also very impressed with the succulent planters from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SimplyNegelctable" target="_blank">Simply Neglectable. </a><br />
These pictures just don't do them justice!<br />
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I also picked up a little something for my Mom for Christmas -- so Mom -- no reading past here.</div>
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Made by <a href="mailto:rblessed@shaw.ca" target="_blank">Barb Hunter </a>of Forget-Me-Not Creations these are so pretty. Had a really hard time choosing just one colour!</div>
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Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-55052240118376126462013-11-01T12:24:00.000-07:002013-11-01T12:24:02.231-07:00Any events still accepting vendors?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have had quite a few requests from interested vendors looking for events to participate in in the next few months.<br />
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If your event is still accepting vendors or you know of an event that is still accepting vendors and if you'd be so kind as to send me the info (<a href="mailto:tamsin@BcCraftFairs.com" target="_blank">tamsin@BcCraftFairs.com</a>) I thought I could compile a list and post it here within the next few days.<br />
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If possible (and to make my life easier -- I know I ask alot!), the more details the better. (ie name of event, date of event, location of event, contact info, website etc)<br />
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Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-31026784123786775272013-08-19T17:38:00.000-07:002013-08-19T17:52:01.099-07:00Dino Hoodie<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: blue;"><u><span style="color: #674ea7;">Easiest project ever! </span></u></span></h3>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">I s</span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">aw</span> <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://diyingtobedomestic.wordpress.com/tag/dinosaur-hoodie-diy/" target="_blank">this here</a> <span style="color: black;">and had to make one</span></span></span></span>. Plus I have the cutest nephew who I knew would love it :)</div>
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I found a hoodie for $7 at Walmart while in the US and have a stash of upcycled felted sweaters. </div>
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This is the piece of felted sweater I started out with. Just a wool sweater that has been washed a couple of times in hot water and then dried on the hottest setting in the dryer.<br />
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Then I cut it apart into usable pieces to create with.</div>
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I cut a triangle the size I wanted out of paper to use as a pattern piece. I then pinned it to a folded edge of the felt. </div>
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Below you can see the triangles opened up after I cut them.</div>
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Next I folded the hoodie in half so I could mark the middle back. I used pins and ran a line of them down the center back. </div>
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I spaced my opened triangles down the center back and along the center line of the hood top and pinned them.<br />
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Now I sewed down the middle of each triangle through the hoodie. Next I matched the points of each triangle and pinned it (pin not shown) and sewed them. It's that easy!</div>
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<a href="http://cic.gizmotheclown.com/vendors" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>Christmas in Cloverdale</strong></span></a> -- Ongoing applications -- event dates Dec 6th and 7th</div>
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<a href="http://greatcanadiancraft.com/2013-fall-vancouver.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>Fall into Craft</strong></span></a> by Great Canadian Craft -- ongoing applications -- event dates Sept 14th and 15th</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MurrayvilleCraftFair" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>Murrayville Craft Fair</strong></span></a> -- event dates November 16, 17 and 18th -- see Facebook page for contact details</div>
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<a href="http://www.portobellowest.com/signup/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>Portabello West</strong></span></a> -- event dates September 7, 2013 – September 8, 2013, October 17, 2013 – October 20, 2013, December 7, 2013 – December 8, 2013<br />
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--Application deadlines for the Fall and Holiday shows of Portabello were on June 30th (and our jewellery section is now officially full) but still a few spaces left open in other categories! If you haven’t already, be sure to get your application in right away to reserve your spot! </div>
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Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-57971023994952185222013-07-19T11:44:00.001-07:002013-07-23T12:02:54.823-07:00Calendar Updated and Vendor Opportunities<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><u>Thanks for your patience and kind words -- hopefully I'll be back in fine form in no time :)</u></span></h3>
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Think I've got all the updates onto the <a href="http://bccraftfairs.com/Calendar.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">calendar</span></a> . . . If I've missed anything please shoot me an e-mail! <br />
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Lots of stuff coming up! I can't wait to check them out. <br />
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Here's a few events currently accepting vendor applications -- there are more on the website -- look for the entries prefaced by<strong> <span style="color: #a2c4c9;">"Deadlines".</span></strong> <br />
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<li><a href="https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=NnV0cnY2aDJvZTBsNHY5dnQ2Y2IzNXZpcWdfMjAxMzA3MjYgcWk1MzFuczZlYzI4ZTR0N2sxY25mN3BjZzBAZw&ctz=America/Vancouver&sf=true&output=xml" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">North Vancouver Community Arts Council</span></a> -- (ongoing submissions for events on Saturday, July 13, July 27, August 10 and August 24).</li>
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<li>2nd BC Artists Craft Fair, North Vancouver -- submission deadline July 30, 2013 -- event date August 31, 2013. (see <a href="http://bccraftfairs.com/Calendar.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://bccraftfairs.com/Calendar.html</span></a> for more info) </li>
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<li><a href="http://www.kelownachristmasshow.com/apply/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Kelowna Christmas Show</span></a> -- ongoing applications -- event dates November 23-24th, 2013</li>
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<li>Christmas Craft Fair -- ongoing applications -- event date Dec 7, 2013 -- contact <a href="mailto:centralcraftfair@gmail.com"><span style="color: blue;">centralcraftfair@gmail.com</span></a> for more info</li>
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<li><a href="http://rivermarket.ca/community/artisans/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Artisan Market</span></a> (New Westminster Quay) -- upcoming dates -- Sunday, July 28, Saturday, August 17, Saturday, August 31, Saturday, September 28</li>
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<li>4th Annual All Decked Out Crafters Market (Parksville) -- submissions deadline 15 Aug, 2013 -- event dates Nov 15-16 -- see <a href="http://bccraftfairs.com/Calendar.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">calendar</span></a> for details or event website <a __untrusted="true" data-reactid=".r[3lgds].[1][4][1]{comment10153118792890160_510158228}.[0].[right].[0].[left].[0].[0].[0][2].[0].[1]" href="http://www.alldeckedoutmarket.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">www.alldeckedoutmarket.com</span></a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.burnabyartscouncil.org/bac-events/bac-deer-lake-craft-festival/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">42nd Annual, Deer Lake Craft Festival</span></a><strong> </strong>-- ongoing submissions - event dates November 15-17, 2013</li>
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<li>West Coast Momma Collective Fall Fair in Kelowna -- event date October 22, 2013 -- vendor applications: contact <a href="http://eastcoastmommacollective.com/register-as-a-vendor/"><span style="color: blue;">http://eastcoastmommacollective.com/register-as-a-vendor/</span></a> </li>
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<li>Crafty Affaire Holiday Market (South Surrey/White Rock); Dec 7 & 8. Application deadline Aug 15th. <a href="http://www.craftyaffaire.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.craftyaffaire.com/</span></a> </li>
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<li><a href="http://makeitproductions.com/vancouver/apply/"><span style="color: blue;">Make it Vancouver</span></a> -- event dates November 28- December 1, 2013 -- ongoing applications<br /><br /><br /><br /> Happy Crafting all!</li>
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contiunued from <a href="http://bccraftfairs.blogspot.ca/2013/05/great-canadian-craft-spring-fling.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Great Canadian Craft -- Spring Fling Part 1</span></a></div>
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OK I have tried to post this several times during the last week but my computer is having "problems" (always blame the computer;) ) I'm going to break it into chunks so hopefully that helps . . .<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GreatCanadianCraft?directed_target_id=0" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Great Canadian Craft - Vancouver, BC" class="profilePic img" id="u_jsonp_8_4" src="https://fbcdn-profile-a.akamaihd.net/hprofile-ak-ash4/c43.43.540.540/s160x160/603064_544664332219451_2022095518_n.jpg" /></a>I made it down to the <a href="http://www.greatcanadiancraft.com/" target="_blank">Great Canadain Craft Spring Fling</a> . It was a feast for the eyes and left me so inspired!</div>
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First off kudos to Mark Brown for organizing such a huge event! I can't even imagine what work went into it. It was great to meet you Mark. </div>
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I fell in love with the little bunnies! They are adorable and the detail is exquisite. Maybe its my fascination with mini things left over from childhood -- I don't know -- but these are so cuuuute!</div>
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Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-83468920621607955582013-04-22T11:09:00.003-07:002013-04-22T11:14:34.288-07:00Make it Vancouver and & Maple Ridge Elementary School Craft Fair<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So sad to have missed <a href="http://makeitproductions.com/vancouver/welcome-to-make-it/" target="_blank">Make It Vancouver</a> this past weekend! <br />
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Anyone who was a vendor -- would love to hear how you did. Pros -- Cons to this show over previous years, other shows?<br />
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Anyone get to the Maple Ridge Elementary School Craft Fair? How was it? How about attendance, signage?<br />
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Made it to the Uplands Spring Craft fair this past Sat and was thoroughly impressed! This was an elementary school event well done. Way to go guys! <br />
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There was a great assortment of crafts mixed in with a few home based business vendors. I was very impressed with the kids' make and take stations which had the kids entertained and crafting.</div>
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It was very busy and signage was good. I knew when I arrived that I was at the right place (poor signage is a pet peeve of mine). </div>
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There was a great energy, a friendly greeter at the door and even a free entry into a gift basket draw. </div>
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<strong><em>A couple of the crafters caught my eye: </em></strong></div>
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Gordana of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/StyleArtStudio" target="_blank">Style Art Studio</a> makes beautiful pendants and earrings -- I haven't ever seen anything quite like her creations. </div>
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I was also impressed with her display and packaging -- simple yet effective. I hope you don't mind me showcasing some of your work here Gordana -- I asked for your card at the fair but never introduced myself (I am always self-conscious about doing so). She was very friendly (I'm always surprised by artists who seem annoyed to speak to potential customers) and I enjoyed my chat with her.</div>
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Jessica's of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/woodlandowl" target="_blank">Woodland Owl Trinkets</a> bird's nest pendants were adorable and unique. </div>
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Unfortunately I didn't get the card of the creator of the Not-quite-paper towels but I am intrigued and will probably pick some up next time I see them. Have you guys seen these? Reusable cloths snapped together that you put on a kitchen paper towel dispenser. </div>
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Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-270926654956867082013-03-27T15:38:00.001-07:002013-03-27T15:44:26.640-07:00Part 1 -- Which Show to choose?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In my <a href="http://bccraftfairs.blogspot.ca/2013/03/thinking-about-fall.html" target="_blank">last post</a> I was talking about my thoughts around submitting an application to a juried show. <br />
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Ok so which show(s) do I pick to submit entries to? How do I go about picking the ones that will work best for me and my product?<br />
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I have a bit of a check list I have come up with . . . for those of you that are old hats at this (not old as in aged -- old as in experienced ;)) I'd love to hear your thoughts. . .<br />
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This is what I've come up with.<br />
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1. What is the expected attendance? What kind of promotion/ advertising/ exposure will the show get ahead of time?<br />
2. Will the attendees be there solely for the show or is the show part of something else?<br />
3. What is the fee for the application/jury and if accepted for the booth/table/space?<br />
4. What does the organizer provide for my fee? Electricity, table, room ambiance, entertainment?<br />
5. What are the organizers looking for as far as product -- will they limit the number in each category?<br />
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Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-68649668342343900512013-03-26T10:11:00.000-07:002013-03-27T15:45:10.893-07:00Thinking about the Fall<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So I have been thinking about entering a few juries and seeing about becoming a vendor in one of the fall/ Christmas shows this year. . . <br />
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This presents a few problems and is somewhat terrifying!<br />
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Firstly -- how do I pick the show(s) I want to sell at? There are quite a few, there are fees associated with submitting entries and it takes time and effort to get a good entry/application together. I want to put my best foot forward and focus my efforts on one or 2 shows. Which ones? How do I pick a show that is best suited to me and will have good attendance and a target audience that is best for my products?<br />
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Secondly -- although I have been a vendor in some previous shows, I have never submitted anything to a jury before and the thought is somewhat daunting. How do i best show off my product -- what are they looking for -- what will I be judged on?<br />
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Thirdly -- will I have enough time to create the inventory to sell at a show? I have so much going on in my life that I would have to set aside dedicated "making time".<br />
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So I thought I'd break it down and split the issues into different questions and put it out to you to see if you have any pointers? Maybe I'm not the only one with these worries and some of you veterans can answer some of my questions :)<br />
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So here goes -- the <a href="http://bccraftfairs.blogspot.ca/2013/03/part-1-which-show-to-choose.html" target="_blank">next posting</a> will be dedicated to the first worry I have above -- choosing the best show to apply to. <br />
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Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-67713824215133607722013-02-19T13:13:00.000-08:002013-02-19T13:50:11.319-08:00So what's everyone working on?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So what's everyone working on? Would love to see some pics of your most recent work/ creations! <br />
We could do our own Pintrest of local art/ crafts inspiration :)<br />
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I am stupidly addicted to Pintrest -- especially stuff upcycled and/ or repurposed -- I have a <a href="http://pinterest.com/missy2shoestoo/upcycled/" target="_blank">board dedicated to that stuff</a> -- not sure why, but I love when something old becomes useful/pretty/new again. My boyfriend has had to stop me from collecting used TV's to repurpose as cat beds and he has now convinced me that it's not feasible to collect pallets to transform into works of art. If only I had the time and space! I would be an upcycling queen! <br />
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I am guilty of hoarding supplies for potential projects. Any one else with me on this one? Having moved a couple times in the past few years I realize just how much stuff I have. <br />
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I have a huge collection of plastic bags -- to make more things like my lunch bag (which is made by fusing 7-8 layers of plastic shopping bags together and then sewing them like fabric). This particular bag is over 4 years old and is still going! <br />
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Made it to Granville Island for the first time in ages this weekend and loved perusing the art/craft vendors there. Wish I had more time to properly look but had the kids and boyfriend with me so time was limited.<br />
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Anyone who knows me knows that I tend to get carried away with things. There were the sock monkies, the mosaics, the glass light boxes, the fabric origami boxes, the stamped charms from pop cans, the stained glass, the scrapbooking swaps, the font collecting (I have over 20,000 fonts), the recycled plastic bag lunch bags -- you get the idea.</div>
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Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-8111610939893586482010-11-01T09:50:00.000-07:002010-11-01T12:13:14.221-07:00$10 for 2 Tickets to Christmas at Hycroft – Winter Wonderland ($20 Value)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.uwcvancouver.ca/images/stories/slides/christmas/slide1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" nx="true" src="http://www.uwcvancouver.ca/images/stories/slides/christmas/slide1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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Check it out <a href="http://www.hotdealslive.com/team.php?id=86">$10 for 2 Tickets to Christmas at Hycroft – Winter Wonderland ($20 Value)</a>Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-52766709199086902152010-10-26T20:03:00.000-07:002010-10-26T20:12:26.198-07:00Calendar updatesFirst of all I want to say thanks for all your support. For those of you who don't know me, I have been going through a very stressful time in my personal life and everyone has been very supportive (and patient) with me.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTfAdTlbRE5RHBlwnIIYD3r4j5X7Z4C38jCKsFbqQlyky4YdGY" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nx="true" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTfAdTlbRE5RHBlwnIIYD3r4j5X7Z4C38jCKsFbqQlyky4YdGY" /></a></div>Now on to fun stuff -- Check out the website <a href="http://bccraftfairs.com/Calendar.html">calendar </a>-- I've been busy updating it with all the upcoming shows and there are a lot of them! This is going to be one busy fall and holiday season! Yay! I will be updating the <a href="http://bccraftfairs.com/Call_for_artists.html">call for artist section</a> in the next few days so check back if you are still looking for opportunities to sell.<br />
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I am going to endeavour to blog about the shows that I attend and would love to add your reviews, comments and pics to both shows that I have written about and the ones that I don't make it to. Believe it or not people read this blog and even listen to what is posted! :)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR2Ao0koBDm1hscJOlbDNnePMxJWl2raoYIuPfbqTEqKVJHuBQ" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nx="true" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR2Ao0koBDm1hscJOlbDNnePMxJWl2raoYIuPfbqTEqKVJHuBQ" /></a></div>As always -- please <a href="mailto:tamsin@BcCraftFairs.com">send me</a> any info on events I have missed -- especially if you live in Northern BC or on the Island -- I just don't get as much info from those areas and the shows are not as widely advertised.<br />
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Oh and if you have an item that you would like featured in the local artists slide show section send me your photos and a link to your website and I would be more than happy to add them to the gallery!Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-91541223712509042602010-08-05T16:43:00.000-07:002010-08-05T16:43:36.501-07:00Famer's Markets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.grogansmillvillage.com/images/2008farmers_market.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="233" src="http://www.grogansmillvillage.com/images/2008farmers_market.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So who has been to a farmers market recently? Were there any crafts there? Any worth selling at? <br />
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I've had several e-mails asking me if I know of any good places to market crafts right now. I have passed a few Farmers Markets in the last few weeks but never seem to have the time to stop and browse. <br />
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Would love to hear which ones you guys have been visiting and what you think of them. I am thinking of planning a Farmer's market marathon in a couple of weekends where I'll visit a whole bunch in one day. <br />
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Are there any I should make a point of visiting? I look forward to hearing what you guys think!Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-89449052352787420542010-06-20T15:49:00.000-07:002010-06-20T15:55:30.654-07:00Phew -- finally back!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://patblansh.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/sick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" qu="true" src="http://patblansh.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/sick.jpg" width="197" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So last time I posted I was on my way to 2 craft shows in one day. <a href="http://www.makeitproductions.com/">Make it Vancouver</a> and <a href="http://gotcraft.com/">Got Craft</a> (I'll let you know how they were in a separate post). I made it to those shows and then that eve I got really sick. </div><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So stay tuned -- I will post about my visits to <a href="http://gotcraft.com/">Got Craft </a>and <a href="http://www.makeitproductions.com/">Make it Vancouver</a> as well as the progress on my new crafting room. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Oh and I am looking for some new pics of local crafts to feature on the website so if you have a good pic of your work <a href="mailto:tamsin@BcCraftFairs.com">send it on over</a> so I can <a href="http://www.bccraftfairs.com/">showcase it</a>!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Its been a long time since those Christmas craft fairs and I am in withdrawl! Hope to see some of you out there -- and as always will blog about the event after I visit.<br />
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Looking forward to being inspired and hoping it will kick start me into getting my craft room in the new house set up. I've been googling images of other craft rooms for ideas and trying to decide if I want to revamp furniture on <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Craigslist</span> to my needs or if I want to go to <span class="goog-spellcheck-word" style="background: yellow;">Ikea</span> and have a "new" room custom made -- oh the choices! What do you all have as a crafting space? Any must haves that I might have not considered?Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-20479084041877590682010-04-05T11:46:00.000-07:002010-04-05T11:48:48.259-07:00St Thomas Aquinas Jury date -- date correctionThanks you to reader Melanie O'Donnell of <a href="http://www.forgetmenotarts.com/">Forget Me Not Arts</a> for pointing out that the Jury date for the <a href="http://www.aquinas.org/community/parent-association/craft-fair/craft-fair/#section-1">St Thomas Aquinas Christmas Market</a> is <strong><span style="color: red;">APRIL 10th</span></strong> -- not the 17th as I had on the calendar -- so if you are planning on submitting for the Jury please make note of the correct date!Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-49456344416065841642010-02-05T12:55:00.000-08:002010-02-05T12:56:30.671-08:00Wedding Guest BookI just found pictures of a guest book I made as a gift for my friend who got married last year so I uploaded them to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/British-Columbia/BC-Craft-Fairs/363628335159?ref=ts">BC Craft Fairs Facebook</a> page. <br />
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I made the book from double-sided scrapbooking paper and used a Bind-it-All to bind it. I then took pictures at the reception and printed them with a portable printer (which only cost $50). I had prepared white cards and brought some gel pens so I had each couple/ guest write a short note to the wedding couple and attached it next to the picture of that person. <br />
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The bride was so touched by the gift it made her cry -- and made me feel pretty darn good!Tamsinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553596456614455643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1088862043639330673.post-30088157822995077152010-01-30T14:28:00.000-08:002010-02-05T12:58:28.522-08:00New Blog Look & Lots of Updates to the WebsiteThe holidays are gone and so its time for a fresh look for the Blog! <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://www.openhomelive.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/remax-sold-sign-300x292.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" kt="true" src="http://www.openhomelive.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/remax-sold-sign-300x292.jpg" width="200" /></a>The last 3 weeks have been a long haul in my personal life as I worked my but off to make our house beautiful for sale. We put in a new kitchen (with slate tiles laid/ installed by yours truly), had the inside totally painted, new slate in the entry, updated the main bathroom, new lino in the ensuite, new towel bars, toilet paper holders, mirrors and a POD full of clutter. It all paid off though as this last Tues we had 9 parties with their realtors through and we accepted an offer for asking +100 on Wed night. Now to find a house to move into!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ote4FN-zHkIdU5JsQ8f3IzVPivIpA0icjkueY1J9666CMP7BRcexVyC4VXtx46-w0eyhmPeRGaMm58BsJ0j6SWeWJOYWki6cTuF6ZmjzRhv82QGZW-XIsRPADnNprhNo4LmOhItTx7P-/s1600-h/header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ote4FN-zHkIdU5JsQ8f3IzVPivIpA0icjkueY1J9666CMP7BRcexVyC4VXtx46-w0eyhmPeRGaMm58BsJ0j6SWeWJOYWki6cTuF6ZmjzRhv82QGZW-XIsRPADnNprhNo4LmOhItTx7P-/s200/header.jpg" width="178" /></a></div>Now that I can breathe again, I just spent a couple of hours (OK 5 h+ hours) updating the <a href="http://bccraftfairs.com/Call_for_artists.html">calls for entry page</a> and the <a href="http://bccraftfairs.com/Calendar.html">calendar page</a> on <a href="http://bccraftfairs.com/welcome.html">the website</a>. There are a ton of calls for entries and some of the winter craft fairs have jury dates fast approaching -- it never stops!<br />
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So I am back to contemplating my entries and deciding which crafts I will sell this year, would love to hear what all your plans are for the upcoming craft season!<br />
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