Monday, December 14

winter frost holiday art market


this past weekend my art girlfriends and i got together for our first ever holiday art market. the snow outside added the perfect frosting to our winter creations. this poster was designed by our own senta plyer so fun to hang up around town. gals traveled from near and far bringing their handmade jewelry, hats, paintings, dolls, tiny paper mache figures, toffee, purses, and vintage decorations aplenty. it was magical.
of course, i was an excellent shopper. it is such a treat to buy something handmade especially when you know the artist.






my favorite thing from the things i made were these vintage wool wreaths made with all vintage supplies gathered from old christmas corsages, millinery hats, and christmas decoration boxes. i can't resist the desire to save an old vintage wool sweater or coat and give it a new life.






i sold some of my glass garland beads and my tiny bottle brush tree boxes. some glittery winter cones and stars, and these fun candy striped ornaments made with my ruffled crepe paper.






my two daughters both brought paintings, paper dolls, and little kitty ornaments to sell. a few of them are in my shop until they are gone. wishing you all the merriest of holidays, julie

hey look, lola ended up on the creative jar!


9 comments:

  1. SO CUTE!! I would have been a good shopper, too;)

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  2. Wonderful treasures. The wreaths are just gorgeous Julie! Happy Holidays to you and yours. xo

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  3. they are all so wonderful! i love them all-especially the cats!
    xo,
    merle

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  4. All of these are such sweet creations, Julie!!! Especially love your wreaths and cones. Your art gathering sounds wonderful with snow and all. Happy holidays to you and your family!
    Hugs
    Diana

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  5. Susiebelle4:02 PM

    ah! I can't believe I missed it! Since I am local, do you think this will be an annual thing? Happy Christmas~
    Jane

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  6. so cute - especially love the wreaths

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  7. Anonymous12:47 PM

    Easily I assent to but I think the brief should acquire more info then it has.

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  8. I love your beautiful felted wool scrap wreaths.
    Would you be willing to share how you
    made it? I would be willing to give you something for your time.
    Thanks so much!
    my e-mail is sunshine_meadow@hotmail.com.

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  9. Waw, I just discovered your blog and it is so cosy, and I love the tutorials you post on it!
    Thank you and Happy New Year!! :)

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