My Loot at Vix Emporium

I was really excited to see that Emily at Vix Emporium had taken some photos of the store once it was filled with fabulous crafty goodness!

I was even more excited to see that there was a picture featuring MY fabulous crafty goodness!

It's a little hard to make out, but look at the second shelf... there are candles wrapped in cellophane (mine!), little boxes that were painted and decoupaged (mine!) Even harder to see: on the third shelf toward the back, there are handstamped "thirsty" coasters (mine!).

Vix Emporium - OPEN for business!

Last night, my crafty friend Jennifer* and I went to the grand opening of Vix Emporium in West Philly. It was a very nice time: good crowd, yummy snacks, beers for those interested in imbibing. I tried to take some photos for you good people but then realized my batteries were dead. :-(


In any case, the store looks great and I love the way my stuff is being presented. AND while we were there, I was lucky enough to see one of my pieces get sold. That's always a nice feeling!


If you live in Philly, be sure to check out Vix Emporium at 5009 Baltimore Avenue. Fabulous handmade items at very reasonable prices... And if you need inspiration, it's diagonally across the street from the Dock Street brew pub, which we visited as well. Also reasonable prices, but no handmade crafts. Except beer. :-)


*She of Jericas Designs... link over there on the right.

Crafting Diva

I have been a mad little crafting monkey lately! With the opening of Vix Emporium coming up on Saturday, I had to bust a move to get my stuff done... and while I was busy, figured I should make double the goods for the upcoming holiday sale at the University City Arts League.

I've been making stone coasters, stamped candles (some neat new designs this year which I'm very excited about) and packs of cards... in fact, I was so behind yesterday that I had Ed cutting and gluing. I can report to you that he has lots of enthusiasm, but isn't the best glue-er. :-)

We did take a break for some extracurricular fun this weekend, though, at a friend's wedding. I sort of wish we hadn't felt compelled to drink every alcoholic beverage in the city of Philadelphia, but we did have a very good time!

Psssttt...

...I've set up an itty bitty Etsy shop!

Itty bitty because there is only one item in it right now!

You can check out the link over there on the right... and hopefully, there will be more to come in my shop!

I'm encouraged by the fact that I just "opened" for business and 4 people have already visited my shop. I know, I know. 4 people... practically a mob scene. But, we start small and then envision great things.

Truthfully, I don't know how well stocked the Etsy shop will be before the holidays. Between Vix and the upcoming craft sale at the University City Arts League, most of my stuff is being directed somewhere already. But, I thought that starting a spot over at Etsy would make me feel more legitimate in a way... and maybe that will inspire me to just craft every waking hour. LOL

Vix Emporium

I am thrilled to announce that my work will be featured in the new shop, Vix Emporium, at 50th and Baltimore*.

Vix will be opening to the public on November 17th (5p - 10p) with a grand opening event! If you are in the Philadelphia area, you might want to stop by... if you are in the Philadelphia area and are my friend, perhaps you'd like to grab a beer with the hubby and I after shopping. :-)








* Philadelphians may remember Mia Lou, which formerly occupied that space. My work was featured there as well.