Will You Be Attending? . . .

It's almost here!  This Friday and Saturday is the Holiday Affaire II event in Costa Mesa.  Below are a few items that I will be selling . . .

Christmas Angel - 8" x 8" gallery wrapped canvas

Christmas Tree - 8" x 8" gallery wrapped canvas

laser wood cut Santas and Elves and some
fun swimsuit & intimate Santa girl earrings

Some vintage goodies in the mix . . .

And of course I will be bringing some of my Eclectic Charm Necklaces . . .

Oh, and I just learned today that 4 more artists will be selling at the event.  That makes twelve of us now.  There will be something for everyone - sterling silver jewelry, candle holders, gorgeous holiday pillows, decorator dolls, whimsical creations, greeting cards, fine art and MORE!


Ooooh, and don't miss the Mini Marketplace.  There's going to be some really good new and slightly used items and even some vintage ephemera for sale at some great prices.


For address, time of event both days, etc., please refer to my blog post below.  Hoping to see you Friday, Saturday or maybe even both days! :)

Holiday Eclectic Charm Necklace Workshop

***THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR***

I am so excited to write this blog post to let you know that I will be teaching my Eclectic Charm Necklace Workshop at the Inspiration Emporium warehouse!  Yes, a workshop inside the WAREHOUSE!  Do you know what THIS means?  THIS means that you will be surrounded by all the wonderful products that Inspiration Emporium sells on-line.  And let me tell you . . . I've shopped at the warehouse, and it's like being in one big ole candy store.


The workshop will be held on Saturday, November 19th from 1:00pm-4:30pm at 644 Eckhoff, Suite H.  Major cross streets are Orangewood and Eckhoff in the city of Orange.


And as with all of my workshops, everything is included with the exception of your imagination and a pair of Tim Holtz non-stick micro serrated scissors.  And if you don't have a pair of these scissors, you can purchase them HERE or at the warehouse the day of the workshop.

If you'd like to create a holiday eclectic charm necklace similar in style to the one in the photo at the top of this blog post, just let me know in advance.  

And if you'd prefer a NON-holiday eclectic charm necklace, I will have plenty of kits available for those as well.

I will be teaching this workshop for $60 (normally an $80 workshop).  That leaves plenty left to do some shopping after the workshop in the warehouse.

Come learn how to create acrylic Fragment charms (we'll make 10) and add metal and laser wood cut doo-dads to fill out your 19" antiqued silver metal chain.  Or if you prefer, I will have 24" chains available for just a few dollars more.  No two necklaces are ever alike!

SAMPLE ONLY

And these eclectic charm necklaces make wonderful gifts.  And with the holidays just around the corner, you'll have plenty of time to create some special gifts for some special friends or family members.

Eye Candy from Glitterfest and the Rubber Stamp Convention

Sorry it's taken me so long to get a post up with some photos from my outing at Glitterfest and the Rubber Stamp Convention last weekend, but here you go . . .

Whimzy's Dianne

There were vendors outside this time as well

As you can see, it was really difficult for me to get up close and personal to get photos at each booth.  But I tell you, it was something to see!  I sure hope you make it to the next one in October.  


Sunday I went to Carson to the Rubber Stamp Convention . . .

Wendy Vecchi demo

Joy and Michelle working hard taking people's money!  LOL

Rubber Rubber Everywhere!

One of Ted's creations - Stampers Anonymous

TJ and friend listening and watching Wendy

Inspiration Emporium - The Store & Design Team

I know everyone has their favorite on-line shopping spot(s), but in case you haven't heard about Inspiration Emporium, I wanted to introduce you to this wonderful, family-run (owner, Jay), on-line store .  


Did you see me sporting my Tim Holtz "Live the Life You've Imagined" hoodie when I was in Las Vegas last November?  Well you can sport your OWN.  Yep, Inspiration Emporium sells these.

Want or need a Vagabond? Sure you do! Inspiration Emporium has them and they're ready to ship . . .

The store is just FILLED with things to help you get and stay creative!  Like Configuration boxes . . . 

**don't forget to sign up for my workshop in March!
see sidebar for location, date, time and sign-ups.**

and Claudine Hellmuth Sticky Back Canvas and Alterables, Dies and Embossing products, storage and oooh the list goes on!

* * *

Wanna know how much I love Inspiration Emporium?  So much that when they asked me if I would like to join their new Design Team, I jumped at the opportunity!

You can meet the team on the Inspiration Emporium's blog - Inspiration Journal and link to each of their individual blogs:  

Michelle Fowler - D.T. Coordinator

Beate Johns

Kelly Booth

Kisa Peters

Linda Cain

Pam Hooten

Sherry Goodloe (that's me)

Tammy Tutterow

Enabler Reminder and WIP's

Don't forget about the sale that starts tomorrow!! I've been invited as a guest to attend an OCAM workshop in the morning, but you can be sure that on my way back home I'll be stopping HERE.   UPDATE:  The sale is worth going to!


Still have WIP's (works in progress) going on over here . . .

Really cool hands I purchased from Absolutely Everything

some holiday charms for a necklace WIP

Vintage-Inspired Configuration WIP

Holiday Configuration WIP

I've decided this Canvas ZENtangle haired girl WIP is finished!

So what have YOU been working on this week?

32nd Annual Sunwood Street Faire Garage Sale

Put this on your list of things to do this weekend if you don't have plans already.  It's the Annual Sunwood Street Faire Garage Sale!  This garage sale is held the last full weekend in July - both Saturday & Sunday.  

Every year for the past 31 years, the neighborhood near the intersection of El Toro and Toledo Way in Lake Forest has held one of the largest garage sales I've ever been to here in South Orange County, CA.
  
Thousands of people locally, from other communities and even from out of state come to this event!

There are only 237 homes in the tract but there are usually 125-150 participants over the weekend - with the majority of people on Saturday.  I will be there on Saturday.  One year I went on Sunday and just about everything was already gone.  See the photo below?

Look at THIS!  Yep, I've GOT to go Saturday morning!

I didn't see this guy the last time I went.  I remember a mother and her girls selling homemade tamales though . . .

Gotta go pick out something comfortable to wear and the bag I will carry that can double as a purse.  I think I'll stop and get a bunch of $1 and $5 bills as well.  The sale starts at 6a.m. which isn't a problem for me since I'm up every day around 4:30am anyway!  It's good to be a morning person :)


Post Script:  Perfect Pearls Mists?  http://blog.rangerink.com/blog/2010/07/new-perfect-pearls-mists.html

Sunny Sunday in Southern California

Sunday - it was (and still is!) a beautiful day in sunny Southern California.  Linda B. and I met at the monthly Jamestown Flea Market in Old Town Tustin around 8:30am. The place was packed as I drove by looking for a place to park.  I was excited to see so many vendors at this event (it's held every 4th Sunday of the month - rain or shine)

And look at THIS vendor's table!  It was so overwhelming to me that I didn't even START to look through all of this.  That's Linda in the second photo in the black top digging through to get some good pieces . . .

I picked up another suitcase from what I am now calling "my suitcase man", but I forgot to bring it in so I can't show you a photo.  It was a steal for 10 bucks.

But I DID bring THIS in when I returned home.  Iron . . . glass . . . vintage . . . rusty . . . and WHEELS!  I don't know what it is about tables, chairs, or whatever has wheels, but I sure do like them . . .

I cleaned the glass and rolled this beauty out onto my deck.  Not sure what I am going to use the bottom shelf for yet.  Maybe more plants?  Linda said she could see the whole thing as an outdoor bar with cocktail glasses, ice bucket, wine *smiles*.  I guess I can always remove whatever is on it (at the time) and turn it into a serving cart.
Look at the wheels and the handle.  I just love it!  And the price?  Well, it's on my deck right? *wink wink*

After the flea market (and a quick stop in Whimzy! - it was crowded) we walked a couple of blocks to the Aaron Brothers store.  

On our walk back we saw this along the walkway . . .

Made a quick swoop through Vintage Lady and then walked over to Rutabegorz Restaurant.  

We usually go to Quinn's after this flea market, but Linda had never been to Rutabegorz and they have their Strawberry Salad w/Chicken this time of the year.  Again, no photos of the salad, but here are the drinks.  

We dined outdoors :) . . .

Round #1 Pomagrani-tini and white wine.  Round #2 some kind of orange sugar-rimmed martini and white wine.  

Back to that salad.  Romaine lettuce, fresh strawberries, chicken, feta cheese, red onions, sugared almonds (oooooh these just MAKE the salad) - all tossed in Rutabegorz' Raspberry Poppyseed dressing.  Can you say YUUUUMMMEE?!

You can go to their website for additional locations in Fullerton and Orange.  And vegetarians?  This spot is for YOU.