Viva la Mexico!

Mexico was amazing, the natural beauty and lovely people make it a place I will think of often. I had a wonderful time relaxing and drinking cervezas with family and friends, thank you Mexico. Back to reality with a ton of emails and a garden to tend to. This weekend is the Constructor Craft Fair in Berwyn, IL Sunday from 10am-6pm, come one come all and see some amazing bad ass crafters under one roof! www.costructorcraftfair.com Then off to Indiana for the awesome Indie-ana Handicraft Exchange next Saturday, June 12, 12-8pm www.indieanahandicraftexchange.com. Looking forward to seeing Holly from www.threadandneedle.etsy.com and Cindy from www.paperparasol.etsy.com!

Upcoming Shows!

My first trip to Austin was a blast and Renegade was filled with creative and friendly peeps! The show season is in full swing. Next show is Constructor Craft Fair in Berwyn, a western burb of Chicago, June 6th. June 12 is Indie-ana Handicraft Exchange in Indianapolis, IN and June 18th Art Meets Craft in Pleasant Ridge. Before the busy month, I am heading to Mexico for a week! More info on shows to come.

Everything's Bigger in Texas?

I am about to find out! My brother Craig and I are road trippin to Austin this week for the first ever Renegade Austin. Looking forward to the show and visiting friends! I made a TON of metal pieces and a few new displays, pictures to come.

It's Almost May!

When I look out the window waiting for my kettle to heat up, I am greeted with lots of green. This makes me happy. May is just around the corner! Almost time to plan the garden, plant flowers, and hope for a warmer month. It will be a busy one with shows and a trip to Mexico to finish the month off. Show Line up: Flint Handmade Spring Craft Market this Saturday, May 1 with 5 locations! Renegade Austin May 15 &16, SEOA Arts and Crafts Fair May 22 in Ferndale. Happy Spring!

Craft Show Review

The Handmade Detroit's Craft Revival last Saturday was a great event! I met new people and saw some familiar faces, which is always fun. I shared a space with Amanda from Dang Argyle (www.dangargyle.com) near the "forest", an area with sky lights, handmade wood benches, tress, and a DJ...very cool. Our table was next to Caitlin from Nice (www.nice.etsy.com) a Chicago crafter with beautiful items. My purchases- handmade towels for Mom and a wine bottle cover with a cuckoo clock for myself, all from Lish Dorset (http://myvintagekitschen.com/). The Loving Touch was a perfect spot and thanks to Handmade Detroit for another awesome community event!

Craft Revival Wish List

My Marigold

Ornj Bags

Reware Vintage

Talking Squid

Craft Revival is next weekend!! As always, I am excited to see the handmade wares and meet new people. I love the energy at art/craft shows, the excitement to participate in the community and fuel the DIY spirit. Above are a few artists you will see there, for a complete list look here-
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=355759663968&ref=mf
Hope to see you there!

Spring Shows

Green Leaf Mini Pouch by Dang Argyle

Spring show time is in full swing! The much anticipated Craft Revival is only two weeks away! I am very excited, I love all things Handmade Detroit, the people, events, vendors...you name it, I like it. At the Craft Revival, I am sharing a table with the talented Amanda Schott of Dang Argyle, www.dangargyle.com. I most definitely argyle and will be saying dang as I like everything they make and will want it all. Come say hello! Mailing list participants get a special offer, if you would like to be added, send me an email at courtneyfischer@hotmail.com. Lots of new metal items will be revealed:) See Green Leaf Mini Pouch here http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36137318.