Lowes' Build and Grow

The project at the Lowe's Build and Grow workshop this weekend was a wooden monster truck toy.

Apparently hammers and trucks is all it takes to get a large turn out for the little boys in Oklahoma. This was the most crowded Build and Grow I've seen. We stood in line for five to ten minutes to get our project, and ended up with the second to last truck, with a line still growing behind us. It was a good thing we got there earlier than usual.

There were no spots at the tables, but plenty of room on the floor, and Coral ran into another little girl from church.

The original plan was to give this truck to Gramps who is in the hospital as a get well present, but Coral just couldn't part with the her master piece after it was finished.

Craft Show List

This is a list of the craft shows and farmers markets that in or near the Tulsa area.

2010 Shows

~{ June 2010 }~

6/26/2010 9 am to 5 pm
The Alliday Show
http://www.allidayeveryday.com/Apply_to_Alliday_.html
Location: Ford Truck Exhibit Hall, Tulsa Expo Fairgrounds


~{ August 2010 }~

8/6/2010 to 8/8/2010
Ft Smith Mule and Donkey Show
http://www.muleanddonkeyshow.com/
Location: Kay Rodgers Park, Ft Smith, Arkansas

8/14/2010
Market Dayz
http://grammiesage.com/100301/index.html
Location: Shawnee Expo Center

8/28/2010 9am to 7pm
Gypsyville Market
http://www.gypsyvilleshows.com/
Location: OKC Fairgrounds


~{ November 2010 }~

11/6/2010
Salt Creek Retreat Arts & Crafts Festival
Location: Salt Creek Retreat, Ringling, OK
Contact Debra Lester, 580-465-7837 for more information

11/27/2010 and 11/28/2010
Bliss Holiday Gift Market
http://montagefestivals.com/
Location: State Fairgrounds, Modern Living Building, Oklahoma City, OK



~{ December 2010 }~

12/11/2010 from 11am to 5pm
Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar
http://www.deluxeok.net
Location: State Fairgrounds Centennial Building

Great Craft Show Tips

Tips from Mermaid's Closet
If you are thinking of diving into becoming a craft show seller, check out this article by Hollie at Mermaids Closet for some great tips. She covers finding a craft show, applying for a craft show, pricing and packaging, displays and more. This is a great read if you are thinking of getting into showing your wares at craft shows but are a little nervous about how to go about it.

Craft Show Resources from Gramkin Paper Studios
Still hungry for more tips? Then check this article from Gramkin Paper Studio's blog. You will find lots of valuable tid bits,along with links to to suppliers and craft show resources.

Ribbon Necklace Turorial

Found yet another great tutorial on YouTube tonight. This tutorial from Lorelei1141 shows how to create a ribbon necklace. She wire wraps the ends, instead of using ribbon closures. This seems more economical appears to be a nicer look as well. Definitely going to try this one.

Rosette Chain Tutorial

Another great turorial from Jetdesigns. This tutorial shows how to create a rosette chain using jump rings. This looks so easy, and yet, such a nice design.

Wire Wrapped Cluster Ring Turorial

I've been looking for tutorials for wire wrapped rings. I attempted a couple without a tutorial, and they need a little work. I found this tutorial on YouTube. This is a nice easy to follow instructable from JetDesigns showing how to make a wire wrapped cluster ring. I tried to post a link to her website, but it looks like the link may be dead.

DIY Scrabble Tiles

Do you remember how hard it is to stop popping bubble wrap once you get started? Well, I've found a new OCD obsession, sanding wooden tiles.

Every local craft store has recently run out of small square wooden tiles, letter or otherwise, so I decided to improvise. I purchased a stick of wood .75 inches thick and 36 inches long, and my dear husband cut it into small tiles for jewelry. DIY scrabble tiles! They were raw and ugly right off of the saw blade, but with a little sanding I think I like them better than the tiles I usually purchase at the craft store. Even better, these are just the right size for my .75 inch paper punch, where the scrabble tiles were just a hair to large.

The only problem is, once I grab a sanding sponge and get started sanding it is really, really hard to stop.