It was a cold start, but the weather ended up being nice. Not the best sales but shared a booth with a few crafty friends that made it fun. Here is our booth, and Emily trying to keep warm.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tower Grove Farmer's Market
It was a cold start, but the weather ended up being nice. Not the best sales but shared a booth with a few crafty friends that made it fun. Here is our booth, and Emily trying to keep warm.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Tower Grove Farmer's Market October 24th, 2009
Fine me, Stick To Your Knittin' Kitten, and Candy Calamity at the last Tower Grove Farmer's Market of the year. Saturday, October 24th starting at 8:30am and going until 2:30pm. Crafts, grown items, fun vendors...a good time! For more information and directions: http://www.tgmarket.org/
Monday, October 19, 2009
Painted Wine Glasses
Playing with some enamel paints to create a set of unique wine glasses. Dishwasher safe (top rack only) or hand wash with a non-abrasive cloth. I will have this set and another set with the same design at the last Tower Grove Farmers Market this Saturday from 8am-12pm. If they don't sell, you'll find them at ShowMe Handmade shop located in ArtSpace at Crestwood Court for sale. $24 for the pair~
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Wine Charms 101
I was asked to conduct a class on how to make wine charms recently, so came up with this tutorial for the class. Thought I would post here too for anyone to use.
Supplies:
o Charms of your choice
o Jump Rings
o Wire Hoops
o Glass Beads (E size or larger)
o Metal Spacer Beads
o Flat Nose Pliers
Inspect each charm to see if they will need a jump ring so it will lie correctly as a wine charm. Keep in mind that most charms will require a jump ring as charms are meant to dangle and not lay flat.
Time to create!
Notice that most wire hoops have one end with a loop and one straight end. The straight end is where you will “string” the beads on the hoop.
Begin stringing your beads on the hoop, adding the metal spacer where needed. Keep in mind you only want to string half of your beads on the hoop.
Add the charm by stringing it on the hoop.
Finish stringing the rest of your beads on the hoop.
With your flat nose pliers, take the straight end of the hoop and bend slowly to a 90 degree angle.
Supplies:
o Charms of your choice
o Jump Rings
o Wire Hoops
o Glass Beads (E size or larger)
o Metal Spacer Beads
o Flat Nose Pliers
Preparation
A flat surface with either a paper/plastic plate or a towel for you to lay your supplies on is best. This will keep beads from rolling away and ending up on the floor.
Inspect each charm to see if they will need a jump ring so it will lie correctly as a wine charm. Keep in mind that most charms will require a jump ring as charms are meant to dangle and not lay flat.
Time to create!
Notice that most wire hoops have one end with a loop and one straight end. The straight end is where you will “string” the beads on the hoop.
Begin stringing your beads on the hoop, adding the metal spacer where needed. Keep in mind you only want to string half of your beads on the hoop.
Add the charm by stringing it on the hoop.
Finish stringing the rest of your beads on the hoop.
With your flat nose pliers, take the straight end of the hoop and bend slowly to a 90 degree angle.
Secure to the base of a wine glass by hooking the angled end into the loop end of the hoop.
Not all wine charms need to be wine themed. I've used all styles, as you can see at http://www.thecraftywino.etsy.com/. Keep in mind that you want your charms to lay on the bottom of the glass, so don't use mini Christmas ornaments that are bulky or round. The flatter the better.
Another suggestion, have a glass of wine while making them. ;)
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