Vendors for the 2009 Spring Market

Adia Bella Quilts Alicia Lyle creates beautiful, handmade, heirloom quality quilts of all sizes from funky and modern fabrics. She always welcomes custom quilt orders on her website at adiabella.etsy.com! Her stuffed elephants and pillows are super popular and are safe for children of all ages. At this Spring's Craftstravaganza, Alicia will feature baby and lap quilts, as well as patchwork stuffed elephants for sale on site. All quilts and elephants will feature fresh and fun fabrics from designers such as Amy Butler, Anna Maria Horner, and Heather Bailey.

Alyssa Alig Modern lighting with a vintage appeal-you can find the perfect ambiance and vivid color for any office or home. I work as a wedding photographer (alyssaaligphotography.com) by day and a craftsman at night (myfinch.etsy.com). I aspire to keep a full stock of new and unique items. They sell fast! Please enjoy our unique lights...

Ann Hamlin My jewelry is influenced by indigenous cultures, particularly African and Native American. My paintings are done outdoors or from pictures of my travels. Its all about creating!

Arwen Fine Arwen fine of a.fine shirt and a.fineline has a passion for vintage textiles, particularly silk. She takes fragments from vintage kimonos and scarves and intertwines them in her hand screen printed tee shirts and jewelry. She also used these pieces to make resin belt buckles. You must see them, as they are all one of a kind.

Ashley Wills Ashley is a seamstress who has been sewing for 5 years. Her handmade purses are crafted with care. Each of them is one of kind. She started making them in February and sells them on her Etsy site and at Agora.

Beca Designs Go Green Gorgeously! Beth Carter, owner and designer, creates jewelry and home decor items using recycled glass. Her studio in Colbert, Georgia is filled with wine, beer and liquor bottles which become wearable and functional pieces of art. Her line of jewelry includes earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants in amazing colors such as cobalt, antique clear, aqua and more. And for the home, there are platters, trays and bowls shaped from bottles. Website under construction, please check back later.

Bella Bee Designs Bella Bee is the marriage of my two passions: colorful textiles and culinary arts. The vibrant, luxurious fabrics by some of my favorite designers have inspired a fun and fabulous line of retro aprons and pot holders. These functional yet whimsical vintage inspired culinary items are designed both for those of us that love to cook, and for those who just want to look like they do! Each piece is of original design and is completely handmade with designer fabrics that are 100% cotton and created with quality in mind that will withstand many years (even generations) of use and washings. Aprons are back, and boy, am I glad!!

Brilliant Designs After years and years of different crafts and searching for the perfect place to play with color and texture, Brilliant Designs was created to combine all of that energy! Brooke Wheeler loves to design jewelry that complements the beauty of all women, and is still unique in a way that can be appreciated when you put on your favorite necklace time and time again. Although living in Atlanta currently, her heart and spirit will always remain in Athens (or were those the spirits at The Roadhouse..?)

Brooke Easler Thanks for visiting Craftstravaganzaa! I will be showing photography, paintings, drawings, and watercolors. I'm a huge supporter of local art, and I hope you enjoy not only my art, but also the local art of our amazing Athens artists.

Cathy Nash Many of my stylized, whimsical paper mache pieces have a down-home, vintage look, while some reflect my roots in graphic design. Ideas come from many sources: things I see, memories and experiences from childhood, old toys and books, antique postcards, and even my kids, who offer ideas and suggestions.

Chelsea Bentley Hello! I am a recently self-employed jewelry designer and I am so excited to finally be able to do what I love..... on my own. I graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2004 with a B.F.A in Metals and Jewelry. Since then I have worked with several designers and jewelers in the Athens and Savannah areas. Each job different from the other: commercial jewelry, high-end jewelry, repairs and fine art jewelry. They have given me the knowledge and skills to become the jeweler/designer that I am today.

Chloe Tewksbury Chloe Tewksbury is a multi directional crafter of fine objects to wear and enjoy who this spring is taking time out of her usual rock and roll playing, herb shop proprieting, art school attending and coffee drinking routine to apply her shaman skills in the production of Petite tea cups, Angora crystal pouches and Reclaimed fabric monster dolls which, if you listen carefully, will tell you secrets about the mysteries of the cosmos.

Christy Wooke Christy is a freelance illustrator/animator trying to make a living in Athens, as such, with a goal to bring happy, bright, affordable art into your home. She makes fun things for children and adults: illustrations, paintings, home/office fixings + more! Also she is awesome.

Chris Hubbard With no formal art training since grade school, Kentucky native Chris Hubbard left a 20 year career as a scientist (microbiologist and environmental consultant) to be "BORN AGAIN" as an artist. His works deal with "yin/yang" and good and evil subject matter often incorporating devils and angels in the same work. Chris is best known for his "heaven and hell" car that can often be found in art car shows around the country.

Comusina Celan Hardman Comusina Celan is a recent graduate from the University of Georgia with a BFA in Painting and Drawing and BA in English. She has spent the past year abroad in Europe taking in the diverse art forms and awe-inspiring architecture. While abroad, she also became fascinated with cityscapes and the various meanings of home. Celan's paintings are primarily colorful mixed media pieces investigating the shapes of cities and a person's connection to this seemingly stable social structure. Her work belongs to private collections in Hong Kong, Germany, and Costa Rica.

Crafty Bugaloo I grew up in a very artistic family on both sides so art and creativity have always been a strong influence in my life! I love to design up-cycled, eye catching, one of a kind (just like you) Wearable Art. I recently decided to return to school to further my art education and major in fashion, it's a blast! Come play dress up and have fun with me!

Daisycakes Soaps Spa quality + affordability--that's Daisycakes Soap. Our fresh, fragrant soaps offer a touch of luxury, comfort & indulgence to life, everyday! We make long-lasting cold process soap from scratch with velvety olive oil, rich cocoa butter, smooth coconut oil, pure essential oils & outstanding fragrance oils! Glycerin bars, lip balms, bath bombs & perfume made fresh, too!

100% Cool Efi Designs Our designs are all guaranteed to be one of a kind. Our environmentally friendly style uses all types of recycled materials and painted canvas incorporated into bags,wallets,wrist lets,scarves....and love necklaces!!!

Extra Credit Crafts EXTRA CREDIT CRAFTS are lovingly hand-made items by Raoul de la Cruz. This crafty dude specializes in sturdy hand-sewn goodies that feature clean designs in eye popping technicolor.

Fetching Collars Fetching Collars combines Angie Garcia's love of dogs with her desire for a creative outlet. The collars are fun, yet functional, meticulously hand-made with festive fabrics and reinforced with webbing and extra stitching where needed most. Fetching Collars add a pop of color to your canine companion and are especially transformational for 'Georgia Black Dogs.' Cat collars -- with breakaway buckles -- will also be available this spring. A dollar from every collar will be donated to Athens Canine Rescue.

Freshie & Zero Freshie & Zero jewelry is handcrafted in Nashville, TN by "Freshie" Beth Lawrence while her dog, Zero sleeps nearby. Mainly drawing inspiration from geometry, she uses wire and a hammer to create jewelry that is simple yet bold, modern but classic. Each piece is formed from sterling silver or gold-filled wire and hand hammered for a unique texture. Semi-precious gemstones, freshwater pearls, and irregular wire wrapping add a dash of color and delicate edginess.

Genevieve Gail Genevieve Swinford creates unique artwork, jewelry, and accessories. Her designs are a mix between what you would find in your Grandma's attic and a trendy Soho Boutique. Genevieve strives to make her items fun and unlike anything else out there, so stop by her booth to see the new collection!

Gilannie Goddess Emporium Creating is my Passion! I handcraft feminine, unique, whimsical Jewelry utilizing fine silver (PMC), sterling, polymer clay, gemstones, freshwater pearls, found & recycled little treasures. Also I create unique Handbags with vintage & new fabrics; simple and functional. My love of nature is conveyed in my Original Photo NoteCards. Most recently added are my Folk-Artsy-Dolls & Art NoteCards. My unique creations are mostly one-of-a-kind ~ designed to add a bit of beauty & whimsy into each day. (Formerly Gilannie Jewelry)

Gypsies Tramps & Thieves Serra Ferguson creates handmade, one-of-a-kind clothing with a focus on screenprinting and layering fabrics on tees, as well as a range of jewelry (beaded and paper), hats from recyled sweaters, and redesigned items.

Handcrafted Industries Handcrafted Industries is a group of four artists who make all kinds of joy for home, garden and gifts. Billy Ball and Zhang Xuan are bringing a fresh crop of new birdhouses, felted animals, jewelry and note cards to the sale this spring. Chris Purcell will also have birdhouses and his wooden toys will be on display for ordering. Lou Kregel is offering large wooden chrysanthemums (in collaboration with Chris Purcell) in addition to cloth grocery bags, small prints and paintings.

I Pull Prints IPullPrints is my teeny tiny print operation out of Athens, Georgia. My specialty is little hand-carved, hand-pulled block prints on assorted papers. I get most of my current inspiration from old-timey travel ads and jet-set imagery. I have my BFA in Digital Media and work as a webby at UGA.

Jeanette Zeis Handmade pottery from Atlanta. I just love to make pottery. I really do. My focus is on beautiful, well-crafted items that are fun and useful for everyday life.

Jean Mann From as far back as I can remember, I have always loved art. As a child I was never introduced to the world of art. My environment at home certainly wasn't conducive to my interest; therefore, I believe my affinity to art is innate. The art is in me - I pick up a pen and it flows forth. My artwork is quite simply, fun. The greatest pleasure I derive from it is the response I get from viewers. Each person sees something different. They bring their experiences, imaginations, personalities to the art. The art then becomes intensely personal not only to me, but to them.

Jim Richardson Jim Richardson combines his many years of jewelry making experience with a variety of concepts and techniques to arrive at jewelry that is fun, quirky and original. Known mostly as a custom maker of high end gold work, at this show he will be displaying his more affordable collection featuring the same precise craftsmanship with a more whimsical view to style. Working mostly in sterling sliver he creates pieces that will become heirlooms if your friends don't steal them from you.

JoeyTemptation JoeyTemptation is an artistic endeavor created to bring laughter and enjoyment to everyone. Each item is hand screen printed,hand drawn or painted which makes each article a unique piece of artwork. The ethics of Joey Temptation are and will always be DIY there will never be any mass produced boring products.

Karen Meyers Karen Meyers bought her first sewing machine in seventh grade with hard earned babysitting money and has been creating with fabric ever since. One degree in Fabric Design, a husband, two sons, five sailboats (ever increasing in size) and seventeen years of professional sewing experience LATER, she started her line of one of a kind handmade handbags and accessories in 2007 to indulge her creative side. Dabbling with vintage, recycled and just plain beautiful fabrics keeps her busy and happy.

Kenneth Kase I've been creative all my life. Growing up, I was lucky to have an artistic family. My work has evolved over the years to involve all different mediums. I'm currently offering mostly one-of-a-kind jewelry, but who knows what else will spark me! . I took my first jewelry class when I was ten. As an undergrad at RISD, I majored in Sculpture. When I returned to jewelry, I perceived it as a way of making small-scale personal sculpture. I earned my Master's Degree in Jewelry and Metal Work at The University of Georgia, and have remained in the South, creating, playing, and selling my work. My process in making each piece involves an element of discovery as I see how different materials and techniques work together, but all of my jewelry is hand-formed and hand-finished. I'm currently working in hand-patinaed brass and Czech beads, most of which are 100-year-old uncirculated glass. All of my ear wires are sterling, patinaed to match.

Laurel Hill Metalworker Laurel Hill's jewelry is inspired by biology, geology, history, birth, death, decay, renewal, and a deep love of the South. ÊPrimarily working with sterling silver, she also incorporates copper, brass, gold, wood, bone, recycled leather, paint, and the occasional found object, resulting in a unique piece of jewelry that exhibits excellent craftsmanship and, most importantly, retains the mark of the human hand.Ê

Lil Mouse Creations LilMouse Creations is pleased to offer you the finest in handmade chainmaille jewelry. I have been creating chainmaille jewelry for the past 5 years, and i have found that I love it! I love everything about it, the feel, the metals, and even the time it takes to make each piece unique and special.

Lori Holcomb My entire life, I have loved experimenting with just about anything I could get my hands on to express myself creatively. As Cherry Matador Designs, my crafty alter-ego, I have found a real passion in creating jewelry. I strive to create unique, beautiful pieces that have a vintage feel with a modern edge. Indulge in what you adore at CherryMatador.etsy.com. I am also a very soapy kind of gal. I love soaps so much that I created Lucky Lather Soaps and started making my own. All of my soaps are lovingly handmade in small batches and beautifully hand-wrapped for gift-giving. My soaps are fantastic and I am sure once you try them you will think so, too.

Lyndon Tewksbury Lyndon Tewksbury is an Athens based Artist and craftsman who works in pen and ink and acrylics. His distinct and expressive style make his works popular with collectors.

Markella Markella is a line of unique handmade wearable art, upcycled creations, and accessories. From one-of-a-kind jewelry and vintage necktie headbands to revamping windows into jewelry organizers and chalkboards, Markella offers an eclectic array of creations for people looking for unique handmade goodness.

Missy Kulik My background is focused in graphic design, but my first love is art. I live in Athens, Georgia where I live in a very cute house with Raoul and my cat, Nilla. I work as a product and graphic designer by day, but by night I draw comics for the free weekly paper called Flagpole Magazine. In my spare time I enjoy sewing, baking, drawing, and studying trapeze.

Normaltown Woodsworks Normaltown Woodworks has had to cancel their appearance at Craftstravaganzaa. Please visit their website to see their unique handmade furniture.

Old Cat Died Old Cat Died loves clay, the human figure, and you. We are a wife-and-husband team making sly, witty tchochkes with character and personality - polymer magnets, ceramic love shacks, and other amusing ornaments to suit your taste. That is, if your taste is homegrown, clever, even crude or amateurish. And if you don't see yourself in our work, make a request - we love custom orders!

Organic Twist Craftworks My name is Dena Maxwell, and I make organic art with a twist... I combine organic materials such as leaves, moss, sticks & lichens with glass beads and other non-organics to add texture to decorative pieces and home furnishings such as vases, lamps, gourd birdhouses, clocks and picture frames. I also custom-paint furniture, particularly small tables.

Passion Fish Potters Over the last five years of wheel throwing and slab rolling, IÕve begun to take my pottery less seriously and have more fun with it. It is, after all, a source of great joy for me, so I have let that joy manifest itself more in my work. At this point in my clay forays, I describe my pieces as fun, folksy, and functional. If youÕd like to see a few samples of what IÕll have available at the Craftstravaganzaa, come see me at www.thepassionfishpotter.com.

Pancake Meow One day Leslie Dallion said to herself, "How might I go about making adorable jewelry that also smells yummy?" Faced with this challenge, Leslie decided to take her favorite desserts and try to create tiny replicas using polymer clay. She toyed around with different ideas until she found the right bits of this and that to create her very first miniature stack of pancakes, topped with a melting pat of butter and dripping syrup. From that bit of sweet success, Leslie proceeded to develop a unique set of mini tasty treats such as cupcakes, donuts, and many more. In addition to working with clay, Leslie Dallion also takes on illustration commissions and makes music in her pop group, The Lolligags.

Pop Jewelry Collective POP Jewelry Collective sells jewelry made by women in Hyderabad, India and an Atlanta woman, Cate Powell. Cate's jewelry business started six years ago and she created the India jewelry project in 2007 through the endorsement of a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. Our goal is to create a self-sustaining handi-craft business project that supports Indian children's education and cross-cultural educational programs. This project has bridged cultural understandings and fair business practices between Americans and a group of dis-advantaged Hyderabadi women.

Rachel Cabaniss I make paintings, pillows, and various embroidered items (e.g., pillowcases, neckties, headbands) all inspired by old-time country music, rockabilly, and folk art. I've been selling my work in and around Athens since 2002. I've participated in several art/craft shows in the past six years, including the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn and the East Atlanta Strut.

Rachel Parnell Rachel Parnell is a lifelong crafter who tends to favor making things out of natural or recycled materials with an emphasis on fabrics and fibers. Over the years she has accumulated a plethora of items from which to make things, so often when she tires of making one thing or she has materials left over she'll use those leftovers to create an entirely different item when inspiration strikes. If you check back with her later she may have a whole new craft in her repertoire!

Rand Rand is a screen-printer who has been doing this craft since last year. His designs are unique and clever. He uses Uniqlo and American Apparel T-shirts.

RhysPeace: Art For Love I create various unique crafts, like recycled jewelry from magazines and bottlecaps, crazy psychedelic art, wild masks, earthy ornaments, and other stuff to make you smile. Each specific craft has its own special benefit. They include Food Not Bombs, Sierra club, Susan G. Komen, and Bike Athens. More art available on my website.

Sarah Ann Schuibbeo Sarah Ann Schuibbeo enjoys making jewelry which is distinctive and affordable, elegant yet wearable, and most importantly fun to wear! She finds inspiration in a wide variety of styles, cultures and eras, uniquely re-interpreted with an emphasis on stunning color. Among her creations you will find anything from, say, a pair of demure kitten earrings to a queenly Aztec-inspired necklace that would use an evening dress as a mere frame. Materials are anything from yummy retro plastic, glittering glass, sumptuous semiprecious stone and more. All items are suitable accessories for nights out, day jobs, getting groceries, fighting ignorance or just sitting around looking fabulous. Sarah loves an artistic challenge, so she also welcomes requests for personalized creations.

Scentiments Flower Farm Scentiments Flower Farm delights in creating parties, posies and pottery with a garden inspired palette. Tammy Nance draws inspiration from her working flower farm outside Athens, Ga. Nance, who is best known for her floral and event design, is a unique artist whose pottery studio is surrounded by her gardens. Her love of dirt, drawing and painting has finally led her to pottery. She will be selling her pottery, Mother's Day Tussie Mussies and some of her favorite flowering plants from her greenhouse.

She's Made Well She's made well is a one-woman operation lovingly run by little ol me, Sara-Jean Ursrey. I handcraft solid lotions (using gorgeous vintage muffin tins as moulds), creamy body butters, lip balms & glosses, body scrubs, face masks, baths salts, medicinal skin balms, oat soaks & poultices, and stuff to keep the skeeters off. I've been studying aromatherapy and herbalism for ten years. I grow alot of my own ingredients and only use pure essential oils (for delicious smells), which are naturally therapeutic and have healing properties. I never ever use any phoney fragrances, and most of She's Made Well's ingredients are fair-trade and organic. I use my own products every day. And as I'm the pickiest lady i know, thats saying quite alot! Nothin could be finer. Sweet.

Songbird Soaps Songbird Soaps has created a line of natural beauty care; Hand-cut soaps, Soy Candles, Massage Oil Blends, Sachets and Sprays, all using natural ingredients and essential oils. Each product is indivually cut, packaged, labeled and made with great care and much love. Come check out our line of Coconut Soy Candles and Cedarwood Sage Soap!

Soup Studios As a child I had a great affinity for soup, (chicken and stars if ya really want to know) and preferred it for every meal. What started as a family joke turned into a life-long nickname. In the fall of 2000, when I was opening my studio, it was obvious which name would stick, and Soup Studios was born. Join me at the show to see the funky and fun colorful functional pottery, koozies made from recycled plastic to keep your drinks cold, holiday ornaments for you and your pets, and hats with crazy ear flaps all made by my busy little hands!! Visit http://www.soupstudios.com to ponder the possibilities!

Susan Cooper I have been creating all my life thanks to the influence of a very talented mother. My interest and education in science has always influenced my work, primarily painting and drawing. Watercolor botanicals and feathers in colored pencil taught me a lot about the use of color as well as opening my eyes to the incredible diversity of shape and color in the natural world. I turned to jewelry a few years ago and enjoyed the challenge of working in three dimensions. I quickly became hooked by the endless variety of techniques and media in the field of jewelry design and am excited by all there is to learn.

Talulah B. Talulah B. loves to accessorize and firmly believes that everything looks better with some glitter and pearls. Getting her inspiration at flea markets and thrift stores, she loves to create unique jewelry pieces and purses with a vintage inspired twist. Part girly, part quirky... all fabulous!

Tasha Hussey Welcome to tasha hussey's one of a kind creations. Featuring vintage findings , beads and antiqued components from the 1950's to 1980's. Where everything is recycled, revamped and restyled into fabulous jewelry, that are funky unusual and timeless. Women's clothing that are Smart, Sassy and Chic, all handmade original designs.

Two Sisters The love of travel has inspired an elclectic collection of jewelry made of beads from around the world. Two Sisters has evolved to encompass different mediums and artists.

Verdae Skin Therapy Encourage beautiful healthy skin with our carefully selected premium quality ingredients. No detergents or animal products are ever used at Verdae. We pursue the purest ingredients including Shea and Cocoa butters extracted without the use of chemicals or high heat which destroy naturally occurring vitamins so beneficial for your skin. Natural, fairtrade, all-vegetable, as pure a product as you'll find. Verdae Skin Therapy, LLC, 180 Deertree Dr. Athens, GA (706)227-3480 suzbourg@bellsouth.net

Yvonne Miller An Atlanta native, Yvonne Miller is a talented painter, a fast emerging young artist and a creative businesswoman who has been able to merge her art with her love of animals. Miller also paints fun pop portraits of people. She has been perfecting her artistry for as long as she can remember. For the last five years, Miller has dedicated her artistic endeavors almost exclusively to painting Pop-art styled pet portraits. More recently she has added whimsical portraits of people. Miller's exciting and unique works of art have garnered both national and regional media attention. Four Footed Art has been featured several times on TBS's show, Movie and a Makeover as well as creating a children's room mural for CBS's Living it up with Ali and Jack and ABC's Extreme Home Makeover.

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