I loved this give away. Being able to give away tickets to one of my favorite events is just the best. I wish I could have had tickets for everyone. Thanks to everyone who left comments. It was a record for my site.

I put all the names in a bowl (hand hewn by Jed Green)

Then I made Casper close his eyes and pick two names. (I woke him up from a nap so he had no idea what he was doing)

The first winner is Melinda JamesThe second one is Suzanne Elwood Durham

Just email me your addresses( jax1215@gmail.com) and I will get them in the mail as soon as I can. Congratulations !!! Be sure and drop by my booth when you come so I can meet you’all.

Thanks to John C. Campbell Folk School for giving me this great opportunity. Check out their web site for more info for Fall Festival. .www.folkschool.org

Just Jackie

Last year I tried to grow gourds. I had 4 different kinds. The only one that did any good was the loofa. This year, out of my compost heap, came up the beautiful, leafy plant. At first I thought it was a cucumber plant but it just kept growing. And growing. Finally something started to set on. What a surprise when I saw it was a gourd. Bigger surprise when I realized it was not one I had planted last year.
I now have one very huge gourds and 4 smaller ones.
Maybe I can dig out the project I wanted to make last year…if I can find it.


Just Jackie

IN COOPERATION WITH THE

MOUNTAIN REGIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS GUILD, INC.

SAVE THE DATE!!

2ND ANNUAL ART FEST

AT THE COPPERHEAD LODGE, BLAIRSVILLE, GA

171 COPPERHEAD PARKWAY, OFF HWY 515, just south of Blairsville

LOCAL JURIED ARTISTS OFFER PAINTINGS, VARIOUS TYPES OF JEWELRY, SCULPTURE, POTTERY, CRAFTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, STAINED GLASS, BASKETS AND VINTAGE FABRIC CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

PREVIEW PARTY

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

6-9 PM

REFRESHMENTS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WHILE BROWSING THROUGH THE ARTISTS BOOTHS

$5.00 pp

********************************************

MAIN EVENT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE COPPERHEAD LODGE AT

www.thelodgeatcopperhead.com

If you have not plans for Sunday after church (if you do, change them) Head out to the Mayors Park in Young harris Ga. What a great craft show !!! Lots of new vendors, fresh produce, yummy BBQ in a wonderful setting. The show started out with Free Hugs and just got better.

Come on out, see ya tomorrow.

Just Jackie

I have been waiting since April to see the new shows we taped. I had such a good time taping these shows and can’t wait to see how they came out. Ron..camera-guy, editor, friend, has had a bad summer too. (Sometimes it’s good not to feel all alone. LOL) I think we are both over the rough spots and can get on with our lives.

I got a great new addition to the shop yesterday. Jo Kilmer brought by her beautiful dragon flies. Drop by and take a look. Jo has been offering workshops in her studios. Check out her video here. It’s episode 31. Such a talented person.  You can reach her by email if you are interested in a workshop. wovenbark@yahoo.com

Yesterday we hosted an open house for the students from the John C. Campbell Folk School. Great turn out. I love when they visit. Everyone is so happy and in a good mood.

Don’t forget the Green Bean Festival this weekend on the square in Blairsville. Mark you calenders for the Young Harris Art Festival Aug. 27-28. I’ll have more details closer to the date.

Be sure and check out your local Farmers Market this weekend. You will find lots of great food stuffs and always a crafter or two.

Just Jackie

I usually like summer. I like having friends over and cooking out. We have a really nice area to do this and we have at least one big party every year. But this year has been different. Casper being sick has changed the course of the whole summer.  This year when our friends from Denmark arrived, instead of having several days to spend with them they could only visit a couple of hours. That was so sad. There were 12 of them this year and we had really looked forward to the visit.

It got worse, my computer crashed taking all my graphics for Carolina Crafting, all my photos, my down-loads, etc. Next went the air conditioner. It was old and we knew it was a matter of time. I bought a new computer but there is a problem with it (sigh) and I have to reinstall all the programs most of which are so old they won’t work with the new system.

Things are looking up though. Casper is doing well, I’m saving tons of money by not having the air on and I don’t mind shopping because stores have cool air.

I went to Butternut Creek Craft Show in Blairsville this last weekend. It was great as usual. Lots of folks. Next weekend I’m going to a show I’ve only heard about. It’s the Green Bean Festival in Blairsville GA. http://www.greenbeanfestival.com/ The show is Sat. 7am-5 pm and Sun. 9 am – 4 pm.  Sounds like it will be loads of fun. If I can figure out how to get my old camera to down load pictures to my new computer, I will post some pictures.

If you’all are on vacation in our area, drop by the Shops of Brasstown Village in Brasstown, NC and say “hello”

I know things are going to get better. Every time I’ve gotten out of my car when I went out, I have found pennies on the ground. One place had a dime just waiting for me. That means 10 times the luck…right?

Hope you’all are attending all your local Arts and Craft Shows in your area. Good summer fun !

Just Jackie

Sorry this is not as timely as I had hoped. Internet service in this end of the mountains has been spotty at best the last few weeks.

I’m headed out (after I finish this) to Hayesville, NC.  There’s a great craft show on the square.  I want to get there early to beat the heat.

Next weekend,(July 16 & 17)  in Murphy, NC there is a craft show in Konehete Park. It’s called the “Cracker Festival”. It’s a two day show  from 10 am to 5 pm both days. This is a new promoter to the area. Can’t wait to check it out.

If you have young ones at home and they are in need of activities, Appalachian Heritage Crafter’s has classes each Thursday. These classes are for children 6 – 12. There address is 2016 US 64W, Murphy, NC or you can call 828.835.3500 or 828.837.4626

In Andrew’s there is the Second Saturday Art Market from 10 am – 3 pm. next to the Daily Grind and Wine on Main St. in downtown Andrews. Set up is free for crafters and vendors. Call Kappy King Cole for details. 828.321.0642. While in Andrews, check out Mountain Mornings, on Main St. They have a great selection of crafts and classes.

Remember all the Farmer’s Markets in the area every Saturday mornings. Lots of great craft finds there, too.

July 23 & 24 is the great Butternut Creek Festival in Meeks Park in Blairsville.

Don’t forget you can shop at the Shops of Brasstown Village every week, Wednesday thru Saturday. We have a great selection of local art

Have a “crafty” week.

Just Jackie