Anatomical Valentines

Ah Valentine's Day! Avoid those gooey cards and blah boxes of candy and go a little sideways for your Valentine. My husband is both horrified and amused that I move so many of my Anatomical Heart soaps each Valentine's Day. I think it's a great way to show someone some love, with internal organs!

ArtistaMuerta.etsy.com

Here are some of my favorites from Etsy (I have the pendant, and I "heart" it, please don't hit me).

kivaford.etsy.com



letterhappy.etsy.com


missyindustry.etsy.com


CraftieRobot.etsy.com

MY FAVORITE VEGAN BATH & BODY PRODUCTS

If you love to smell great, then you're gonna love FUNK OFF!

FUNK OFF brand of vegan bath and body products are handmade in Eureka, CA by craftsters Meesh and her boyfriend Chad. They make everything from lip balms and body soaps to shower gels and body sprays! And check out their 'Bust A Move' travel kits, containing everything you need to keep you fresh, not funky!!! This creative duo even use recycled packaging to keep their business conscious!

Kiss This! Lip Balm in yummy flavors like Root Beer, Tangerine Vanilla and Spearmint! mmmm

Shea Butter soaps make you smell good like a Moon Goddess or Lavender Vanilla (my fave!) And also come in manly scents- for your man!!!!!

Peace, Love, and Soap Suds Shower Gel comes in many scents too! Try Spring Mountain Mint!!!

The Bust A Move Travel Kit comes with 2 lip balms, a soap stick, lotion, and body spray in an awesome travel bag!!!!

To purchase Funk Off Vegan products, go to www.etsy.com/shop/funkoffbrand

Robert Kaufman Horror Movie Monster Fabric is now available!

This is the really cool, horror movie poster fabric that you must have!

Belle Pepper Fabrics, owner, Belle Pepper Couture, has been working on collecting orders for out of print designs, and was able to get 350 yds of this awesome out of print Robert Kaufman print. It's a great design featuring Frankenstein, Dracula & victim, Wolfman and the Mummy. It's a great fabric that has a retro movie poster look to it. This fabric is perfect for all kinds of projects. The fabric is $11 a yard or $9/yard if you buy a bolt of 15 yds. Here's the website for more contact information. http://www.bellepepperfabrics.com
The Etsy shop is http://www.bellepepper.etsy.com

Belle Pepper Fabrics was founded by Svea of Belle Pepper Couture. All of the fabrics are a unique collection of designs that are hard to find in most fabric & quilt shops. Belle Pepper Fabrics carries many of the designs of Alexander Henry, Michael Miller and Robert Kaufman. Any of the designs as long as they are current can be ordered by the yard or by the bolt, and bolt discounts are offered. The entire collection can be seen on the etsy shop, http://www.bellepepper.etsy.com, or it can be seen in person at Dancing Bear Indian Trader, 135 E Broadway, Vista, CA 92084. 760-726-2323

It's 2011! Now What?

Happy New Year! Now that 2011 is here it's time to start planning your craft show schedule! We have been working on our event calendar for this year and hope that you will join us! We have vendor opportunities at all our events, so visit the links we've listed and send us an email if you want more info. There are still a few details to work out for some of these events, but here's an outline of what we have coming up! Also, don't forget to join us on the 4th Tuesday every month for our monthly Crafty Conspiracy Craft Nights and watch us on the San Diego Living Show. Follow us on Twitter to find out show dates and times.

February 10th - Valentine's Day Gift Bazaar
El Take It Easy -3926 30th St., 92104
6 pm - 10 pm
www.SDNPCM.com

May 15th - The Spring Line Up at the North Park Festival of the Arts
University Ave. at 30th St.
10 am - 6 pm
www.northparkfestivalofarts.com

October - "Sunday, Crafty Sunday" Dia de los Muertos Gift Bazaar
Date/Location TBA
Noon - 5 pm
www.SundayCraftySunday.com

December 4th- 5th Annual "Holiday Hit List" Shopping Extravaganza!
The Corky McMillan Event Center at the NTC Promenade
Noon - 6 pm
www.HolidayHitList.com