Meet Melissa of Night Owl Crafts

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Melissa of Night Owl Crafts

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Jewelry, Collages, Jewelry Holders

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I have two associates, one in Fine Art and one in Art History.  I am so happy to have a hobby that allows me to utilize my artistic side.  I love knowing people all over the world are wearing pieces that I have made!  Selling handmade crafts has created a network for me of such talented, kind, and creative people.  My jewelry is a mixture of vintage and new components.  I spend hours mixing and matching findings and coming up with the perfect design.  I enjoy telling customers about the history of each piece and how some beads came from Japan in the 1950s but the pendant is new from a shop in California, etc.  It really makes you realize how unique and special handmade jewelry is and that it truly is one of a kind art!

Thanks Melissa!  Follow the links below to see more of Melissa's work.

http://www.nightowlcrafts.etsy.com/

http://www.tinroofsundae.tumblr.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Night-Owl-Crafts/54018459178

Meet Terri of Cutey Patoot

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Terri Fleener of Cutey Patoot

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Baby Couture Clothing and Accessories - My creations are intended for the truly fabulous! My mission is to make your little fashionista funky, utterly unique and most of all fantastically fabulous!!

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I'm a stay at home Mom with a nearly 4 year old little boy and a 7 month old baby girl.  I love all things frilly.  The more ruffles the better!  I love designer clothing and purses.  My passion aside from my beautiful family is to create fun, trendy yet classic items. All of the products I make show creativity and help express a desire  to be one of a kind.

Thanks Terri!  Check out her etsy site at:

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

Meet Christina of Latreia Designs

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Christina Bohn of Latreia Designs

 

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Original oil paintings inspired by nature and romance

Prints and paper goods

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

Since moving to Kentucky a year ago to attend seminary, I have been very stimulated to paint the beautiful countryside right outside my backyard. Art brings me so much joy and it is only natural for me to want to share that joy with others. When I am not busy manipulating color in my studio, I enjoy running, writing, reading, and conversing with friends over coffee.

Thanks Christina!  Check out more of her work at:

http://crucifiedcondios.etsy.com/

http://latreiadesigns.blogspot.com/

Webcomic – http://www.christyscomics.com/Comics/Angel/angel.html

Meet Joyce of J. Sarnelli Hot Glass Studio

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Joyce Sarnelli of J. Sarnelli Hot Glass Studio

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Stained glass pins, lampworked beads, fused   dichroic pendants, lampwork beaded bracelets and necklaces, copper, brass & bronze clay pendants…. Framed fused glass wall art, whimsical hand painted single serve cocktail pitchers, candles

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I am a self taught stained glass, glass fusion & lampwork bead artist. I have been practicing my craft since 2000.  I use my lampwork beads as the focal bead in my jewelry designs.

Thanks Joyce!  Keep up to date with Joyce at her links below:

www.jsarnellihotglassstudio.biz
(includes some photos and a blog as well as facebook favorite)

Meet Deanna of Mirabelle Creations

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Deanna Talwalkar of Mirabelle Creations

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Party Paper Collections – I make custom and personalized party paper goods, such as cupcake toppers, place cards, food labels, water bottle labels, thank you tags, invitations and party banners.  At the Fair, I will be selling a few samples of my party collections, including holiday collections.  I will also take orders for personalized and/or custom party packages.  

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I’ve always loved a great party!  One of my first party memories as a child was my mom making a me a Strawberry Shortcake cake for my birthday.  I adored that cake, probably even more than any present I received!  

Once I had my own children, I spent months planning their parties.  The special, handmade touches gives parties that special touch.  After much encouragement from friends and family, I decided to make a business out of my passion.  

Mirabelle Creations blog was started in April 2011 and the Etsy store opened in August 2011.  My goal is to create beautiful parties with a hint of southern charm!

Thanks Deanna! Can't wait to see you at the Fair!  Visit Mirabelle Creations at:

www.mirabellecreations.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/dtalwalkar
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mirabelle-Creations/202684699763625

 

Meet Julie of One Little Band

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Julie of One Little Band

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Baby/toddler headbands, flower headbands, wedding shoes, and bridal hair accessories.

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

This is my first time as a vendor at a Fair and can’t wait to meet the other vendors and all my fabulous fans!

Thanks so much Julie!  Be sure to check her out on etsy and Facebook at:

www.onelittleband.etsy.com
www.facebook.com/onelittleband

Meet Cristin of Hazelnut Designs

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Cristin Wilson of Hazelnut Designs

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

I will be showcasing sewn fabric items such as bunting banners, fabric shopping bags, pieced pot holders, hand towels, mug rugs, zipper pouches... and some baby goodies such as burp cloths, drool bandanas, and baby leg warmers... maybe some baby clothing too!

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I hail from Columbus, Ohio but my little sister, Carla, lives in Northern KY and is my right hand girl for craft shows!

My little guy, Eli,  will be at the Birds of a Feather Fair so look for him to be running around my booth!  He's 1 1/2 and cute as a button.

Thanks so much Cristin!  You can find more of Cristin's work at:

Etsy:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutDesigns
Blog: Sew This is My Life

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hazelnutdesigns/

Meet Beth of Beth Toner Designs

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Beth of Beth Toner Designs

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Handcrafted & designed stationery

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I am a very lucky mom of two beautiful boys. They keep me VERY busy but we always have fun. I quit my design job to stay at home with my first son and to keep my creative side satisfied I started doing wedding invitations, videos, and party invites. This eventually turned into stationery and craft shows. I love being a part of the special events in people's lives and I'm so thankful and honored when people ask me to create things for them.

I also love baking and throwing parties. It's such a thrill to create a fabulous atmosphere that makes that special event more memorable for years to come. I believe that it's all about the little details in life. 

Thanks for reading and hopefully I'll see you at the show.

Thanks Beth!  You can see more examples of Beth's work at:

http://bethtoner.wordpress.com/

Also search for Beth Toner Designs on Facebook!

Meet Kelly of Decadence

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Chocolate, sugar, and creativity - three of my favorite things in life!  My name is Kelly Gindele, and I am the owner of Decadence.

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

We specialize in custom gourmet desserts.  Decadence is my second job (well, actually third behind being a wife and mother) and my passion.  For my day job, I sit behind a desk all day doing mainly uncreative tasks.  I felt like I was in a rut. Then, for daughters 3rd birthday last year, it hit me - I wanted to learn to make and decorate awesome cakes.  I always let my daughters pick their birthday party theme.  My daughter,  Mayson, chose The Wizard of Oz.  I had so much fun creating a 3D house sitting atop the Wicked Witch of the East, the yellow brick road, and even the Emerald City.  Though I knew I had a lot to learn, it turned out great!  I have since made tons of cakes for various themes, including Cincinnati Reds, Sesame Street, Scrabble, and Candyland.  I have made birthday cakes, wedding and baby shower cakes, holiday cakes, 1st Communion cakes, and plenty of other cakes and desserts.  I also decided to expand to all sorts of delicious desserts.  I love sitting down with my clients to design the perfect custom dessert that fits their needs and tastes!  It such a great experience to get in the kitchen and experiment with various flavor combinations and decorating techniques.  It definitely gets my creative juices pumping!! Decadence is going to be showcasing various desserts at the Fair this year, including Cupcakes in a Jar!  These are great gifts (or even better to keep for yourself)!  They include decorative jars, delicious cupcakes, and even a spoon to eat them.  We will have a variety of standard and holiday flavors!

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I am a wife to an amazing husband and a mother to two beautiful, intelligent, hilarious little girls.  My husband recently made the courageous decision to go back to college, and I am so proud of him.  Between my day job, his day job, his evenings at school, our kids and their activities, and Decadence, we live a fantastically chaotic life!  And I wouldn't change a thing!  My dad passed away unexpectedly at the incredibly young age of 44.  As devastated as I was that he died, he gave me a profound parting gift.  He made me look hard at my life and realize that I should not take one moment of it for granted.  There are so many wonderful things to experience in this world, and I want my daughters to grow up trying

to take advantage of each one.  I have so many blessings in my life, and I am truly grateful for every one.  I want my kids to have fun and be kids for as long as possible, and I love that they keep me young.  I love seeing the world through their eyes.  Whether it's playing in the sprinklers at the park, acting like pirates for the day, or playing in the leaves, a good day is any day I am spending with them!

I would love for you to check out Decadence on Facebook.  Be sure to "Like" us for a special coupon for the Fair!  See you November 6th!!

Thanks Kelly!  We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Meet Katie of The Paper Garden

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Katie Eades of The Paper Garden

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Paper “flowers”/pinwheels for various occasions (showers, holiday decorations, birthday parties, wedding decorations, etc.). They are also customizable!

3.  Tell us some more about yourself. 

 

I love being crafty and making things pretty! Being creative is a relaxing outlet for me and these flowers are always a big hit. I’m looking forward to using them in my own wedding next fall.

 

Thanks Katie!  We'll see you on November 6th!

Meet Natalie and Gretchen of Lulubelles

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Natalie Gerlack & Gretchen Black of Lulubelles

2.  What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Hand-crafted Jewelry - necklaces, bracelets, earrings, many of which are made with vintage finds.

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

Cousins who love to shop, love to craft and love to make fashionable jewelry to make girls feel pretty! :-)

Thanks ladies!  Be sure to visit Natalie and Gretchen at:

http://www.lulubelles.com/
www.lulubelles.com/blog
www.facebook.com/lovelulubelles
@lovelulubelles on twitter

Meet Kristin of Threadbands

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Kristin Johnson of Threadbands LLC

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

I will be featuring many different baby items such as: travel wipes cases, baby leggings, bibs and burp cloth gift sets, and luxury infant sleeper gowns (perfect for late night diaper changes! No snaps or zippers to fumble around with!)

I will also offer a selection of girls dresses and shirts. There will be items that can be purchased, and left to have a custom name or monogram applied, and shipped to you at no charge! Everyone loves personalized items!

And finally, we will have a selection of ADORABLE handmade dolls for both girls and boys! The dolls are plush, and feature sewn on clothing. Can easily be tossed in the wash when dirty!

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

I enjoy spending my time creating quality, unique, and modern children’s clothing and gifts. I am really looking forward to seeing you at the show!

Thanks Kristin!  Check her out at http://www.threadbands.etsy.com/ and search for Threadbands LLC on Facebook!

Meet Deb of Tillie Bags

1.  Please tell us your name and the name of your business.

Deb Hyland, the maker of Tillie Bags

2. What can shoppers expect to see at the Birds of a Feather Fair from your booth?

Tillie Bags are unique, handcrafted purses, totes, and/or all-purpose bags. They range in size, color, fabric type, and embellishment. The time and attentiveness given to each bag ensures that the highest standards for quality and precision are met. In short, a Tillie Bag is something you can’t manufacture; it is created with love.

Because no two bags are alike, a Tillie Bag owner can be assured that hers is unique and one-of-a-kind. Each bag is imprinted with a signature butterfly - the mark of a Tillie Bag.

A Tillie Bag is not a flimsy bag! Every bag is durable and properly constructed without compromising on beauty and elegance. All of the bags are padded, lined, and contain pockets and/or zipper compartments.

A Tillie Bag is not limited to one season! Customers are offered a wide variety of bags made from various fabrics such as Cotton, Cotton blends, Quilted fabric, Corduroy, and more.

3.  Tell us some more about yourself.

For as long as I can remember, I have loved the endless possibilities involved in purse design and creations. I decided to exercise my crafty side and try my hand at a few purses. Within the past few months, Tillie Bags were born! Because my grandmother Matilda (“Tillie”) taught me everything I know about sewing, these bags are a tribute to her memory.

A portion of the proceeds will go towards making quilts for the kids at the Ronald McDonald House, a truly inspirational organization.