Carolina Crafting

I go for weeks with nothing to write about and all of a sudden, I’m swamped. We started the excitement with a chimney fire. No damage, just some frightening moments.

Mountain Mornings in Andrews, NC, has started their classes. I didn’t make the embossing class but will be at the Cricut class today. (1 pm to 3 pm…only $10) I’ll take some pics.

Big news is that there is finally a craft show this weekend. It’s at the Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris, Ga. Starts at 10 am both Saturday and Sunday) If you’ve watched the Christmas show video you will know what a beautiful place the Resort is. I’m going to be out in the hall this show, so please look for me. You can check out other shows for this promoter at www.robinrobertspromotions.com

The shop has some new items in. (If the snow, ice and mud ever go away) I love the little baby booties.

Dana brought by a few of her quilts.

I had a great idea for later this year…what would you think of having a quilt show??? Would you attend??? Any feed back would be good.

Just Jackie

I mentioned yesterday that I could not get excited about crafting and was blaming the “Winter Blues” for my problem. well, today I found the cure !!! Mountain Mornings in Andrews has posted their February craft classes. Right away I wanted to sign up for every class offered. Couldn’t do them all because I have to keep my craft shop open.

Mountain Morning Craft Gallery classes are as follows:

“Saturday, Feb. 5…Make Embossed Valentine Cards 1-3 pm Cost: $10.00

Wednesday, Feb. 9…Learn to Use the Cricut for Fun and Profit 1-3 pm Cost: $10.00

Thursday, Feb. 17…Make a Market Basket in a Day 10 – 4 pm Cost: $10.00 Bring a shack lunch

Wednesday, Feb. 23…Recycled Creations – Make a Teacup Birdfeeder 1-3 pm Cost: $10.00

Call the shop at 321-2929 for more information or to register or come by the shop.”

I’m taking the Cricut Class and the tea cup bird feeder. (I had bought 6 cups and saucers at a yard sale and had no clue as to what to do with them.) Hope to see you at one of the classes.

Just Jackie

I’m a little behind with my blog. I’ll blame it on the Winter Blues.

It’s time or in some cases, past time to fill in your shows for the year. I’ve already applied and been accepted to 3 shows for this coming year. I try to do them as far in advance as possible. Watch your local paper constantly for shows, ask all your crafty friends, google shows you’ve heard of and think you would like to do.

I’ve heard from two promoters so far. The first is Laurie Keneipp in Franklin NC.  Laurie’s first show is Firecracker, July 1 & 2 at the Franklin Plaza. The second show is the 19 Annual Smoky Mtn. Fall Fest, October 21 & 22 at the Macon Co. Fairgrounds on 441 in Franklin. If you sign up for both shows there is a discount on the fees. contact Laurie at:828-524-6630/ lkeneipp@earthlink.net (I’ve done several of Lauries’ shows and they were well organized and good traffic.

The second promoters are  Robin and Lee Roberts  at www.robinrobertspromotions.com. Robin has 10 shows this season.  I attended some of her shows last year as a vendor and as a shopper. Her shows are well organized and well attended. Several of these shows are indoors at the Brasstown Valley resort. Check out her web site or give her a call at 706.897.6179

Don’t forget the John C. Campbell folk School’s Fall Festival. Check their web site often to get the application. I’m not real sure when the applications come out but it’s not that far off. Sign up for their newsletter at www.folkschool.org

I’ll post more shows as I find them. Hope you have a great craft season !!

Just Jackie

We have SNOW, the likes I’ve never seen. I love snow but hate driving out in it. I’ve been off the “farm” once this year. REALLY ! The one day I did get out, I ran all my errands, visited with friends and had a doctor’s appointment. It was a crazy, fun day. It’s been 10 days since then and I’m ready to get out again.

I’ve been sewing, making a new craft space, cooking and eating way too much. It’s been fun but I’m thinking it’s time to get back out into the real world.

I saw on the John C. Campbell’s Folk School page on Facebook that it’s almost time to get your tickets for The Empty Bowl Event. This cause is very dear to my heart because of childhood experiences. No one should go hungry, EVER.

Share a hearty meal with friends…enjoy an evening at the Folk School…AND help support our local food banks.
March 12, 2011
Tickets are $25
Event begins at 5 pm….
Location: Olive Dame Campbell Dining Hall

First, select a handcrafted bowl from a collection donated by area potters. Next, fill your bowl with a hearty meal of soup, salad, bread and dessert. Enjoy live entertainment and the company of new and old friends. Take your bowl home with you to keep as a reminder of hunger in our local and global communities.

All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Clay and Cherokee County Food Banks.

Tickets will go on sale February 1 and may be purchased at the Craft Shop, United Community Bank in Hayesville, and the Chamber of Commerce in Murphy.
Extra bowls may be purchased at the event for $20.

I’ll be there and hope to see you there, too.

Just Jackie

Every year I think I’m going to be so organized that everything will fall into place with ease. Ha !!! I should know better by now. I have one Christmas gift purchased so far. I did bake some cookies yesterday and put up the tree but that’s it.

Carolina Crafting, the shop, is having an open house on Saturday, Dec. 11 form 12-5PM. There will be refreshments, door prizes and lots of great items to finish your Christmas shopping. Silva Gallery will be having their open house, too. They are having wine and cheese. Pam has some wonderfully warm knit items that are perfect for this time of year.

The Shops of Brasstown Village is located in Brasstown, NC across from Clay’s Corner (home of the Possum Drop) If you are in the area, come on by.

Just Jackie

Well, today I take my camera guy back to the airport. What a fun filled 10 days we’ve had taping shows. We visited with stain glass artists, a long arm quilter, visited all the shops in Brasstown for updates, even checked over at Clay’s Corner to see what was planned for the Possum Drop. I did a great craft show at the Brasstown Valley Resort. Promoters, Lee and Robin, were wonderful, the show successful. The most fun show coming up, in my opinion, will be the visit to the alpaca farm. A sweet alpaca named Azalea took quite a liking to me. She is so sweet. I even learned to felt. I now have a new favorite craft.

We went to Asheville to tape the BBQ show I produce, www.gityerqontheroad.com. We ate lots of wonderful food that day.

This coming season I will actually be making some crafts. Maybe even a crafty tip or two.

I can hardly wait for the new season to begin

Just Jackie

In the up coming weeks we are going to be able to attend different craft show every weekend. This weekend is the The Mistletoe Market  at North Georgia Technical College in Blairsville, Georgia on highway 76 across from Meeks Park.
Friday is a SPECIAL PREVIEW PARTY FROM 6 pm to 9 pm with food available! Saturday is 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday is 11 am to 4 pm. The TEAROOM will have lots of great food available for everyone! (I believe there is a charge for the Friday night preview)

Next weekend there is the Holiday Extravaganza at the Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris Georgia. The show is Friday and Saturday, 10-5. (I’ll be at that show. Stop by and say Hi!)

Next week starts the taping of next season’s craft shows. I’m always excited about this process. This season, I’m featuring ways and places you can sell your crafts. We can all make wonderful things but finding the right market to sell in is sometimes elusive.

November 27, 2010—the first-ever Small Business Saturday. Get out on Saturday after Thanksgiving and shop in your local small businesses. We appreciate your business !!!

Check out your local paper for craft shows in your area.

Just Jackie