Alexander's Designs: 2009

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Fabulous Handmade Features!

No more craft shows for a while, but check out our etsy.com shop for new items daily! http://www.alexandersdesigns.etsy.com/

Necklaces Now On Sale: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexandersDesigns?section_id=6480041

Buy One, Get One Half Off Sale http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexandersDesigns?section_id=6659605

This weeks Handmade Features are HANDMADE IN
KANSAS CITY, MO:

adirondack chair with ottoman

By: shabbysantafe

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9998289

2 inch WIDE collar in YOUR choice of fabric

By: k9closet

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35799981

Walnut and Cherry Checkerboard Earrings

By: PhilRoyer

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29456918

FREE SHIPPING - Spring Green Traditional Cowl

By: cristinrae

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35564453

Beautiful Bumps - Lampwork Watch and Earrings Set

By: WMJewelry

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31215872

Lovely Bud Vase

By: glazedearth

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36327961

3 Handmade Felted Wool Bangle Bracelets in Hot Pink, Orange, and Purple

By: thefunkyfelter

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36031672

If you decide to buy from one of these nice shops, please mention that you saw them on here.

Have a great weekend and Stay Safe!

Jenn

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Last Weekend in Hazelwood, MO - Come see us for great deals!

Our last weekend in Hazelwood, MO is December 26th & 27th at the St. Louis Mills Mall. I will have some great deals, including $20 necklaces, $10 bracelets and $5 earrings!!! Yep got to get rid of it so I can create new things for 2010! Stop by and see us if you can, we are across from Cabela's and next to Dickies in neighborhood 2.

HANDMADE SUPPLY FEATURES!!!

If you are a crafter or hobbiest, you need to check out the handmade supplies on etsy.com. They are unqiue and not mass produced, you will end up with a very creative and unquie product.

My handmade lampwork rounds 24 beads EtsyBEAD Team

http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadsuneed

Dichroic Glass Buttons pack of 6

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35826459

Set of 4 LIGHT BLUE BIRDS for Hair Clips Clothing Scrapbooking

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SparklesCreations

Felt Flower Shapes - Wool / Rayon Blend - Set of 32 Die-Cut Pieces - Pastel Colors - Build Your Own Embellishments

http://www.etsy.com/shop/JustGreetings

8 Handmade Oxidized Sterling Silver Ear Wires - 20 gauge, 1.5 Inches Long - 4 Pair - Hammered Antiqued Vintage Style

http://www.etsy.com/shop/RadiantSparrow

Holiday Owl Ornament Needle Felting Kit

http://www.etsy.com/shop/fancytiger

Blossom Shades Felted Beads

http://www.etsy.com/shop/StemellinaSupplies

Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Handmade Only Features & Update on Mills Mall Show

A special show is set up in a vacant store front near Cabela's and Starbucks (next door to Dickies) inside the Mills Mall located at: 5555 St Louis Mills Blvd; Hazelwood, MO 63042; (314) 227-5555; http://www.stlouismills.com/. And we are lucky enouhg to be there! So stop by and see us soon:

Dates & Hours of operation:
Dec. 19 - 9 am to 10 pm & Dec. 20 - 11 am to 8 pm

Dec. 26 - 9 am to 9 pm & Dec. 27 - 11 am to 6 pm

HANDMADE ONLY FEATURES OF THE WEEK!!!

Metal Alligator Sculpture

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28243364

BY: VonChandler FROM: Fayetteville, Arkansas

Christmas Elf Stocking Cap PATTERN - PDF format

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=36714129

BY: lillebarn FROM: Temecula

Folksy Floral and Tomato Red, Recycled Tin, Copper, Silver Ring.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36767957

BY: fluxplay FROM: Plymouth, Devon, UK

ORIGINAL pencil drawing. Owl in flight.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36696503

BY: richardswarbrick

Doilies Tote

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35999195

BY: oopsandcomet FROM: Boston

Double Copper Enamel Heart necklace Prairie Collection Olive Patina on Water Blue

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36705255

BY: Steinvika FROM: Madison, WI

Eagle Money Clip

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35822481

BY: AlexandersDesigns FROM: Independence, MO Kansas City, MO

handsoap set

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36564302

BY: foliage FROM: fort wayne

Handmade crafts and original artwork provide you with a level of individuality not available from mass market retailers. Each crafter brings their own design and creativity to their projects. Even given the same pattern, handmade crafters will produce outcomes with a variety of colors, textures, fabrics and sizes.

Taking all of this into consideration, hand made crafts offer many more gift giving options for those impossible to buy for people on your holiday and birthday lists. The person that “has everything” really does not, and a trip around your local craft fair or online craft mall is sure to turn up something new.

Have a great day!

Jenny

Monday, December 7, 2009

Watch Out Here We Come St. Louis Mills Mall

First off, what a fabulous show we had at John Knox! My husbands Dichoric Glass flew off the racks! Our racks were almost bare-now we are hard at working making new pieces for the next three weekends.

We are very excited about our upcoming trip to Hazelwood, MO. This is a special show set up in a vacant store front near Cabela's and Starbucks inside the Mills Mall located at: 5555 St Louis Mills Blvd; Hazelwood, MO 63042; (314) 227-5555; http://www.stlouismills.com/

Dates & Hours of operation:
Dec. 12 - 9 am to 10 pm
Dec. 13 - 11 am to 7 pm
Dec. 19 - 9 am to 10 pm
Dec. 20 - 11 am to 8 pm
Dec. 26 - 9 am to 9 pm
Dec. 27 - 11 am to 6 pm

This is it for us for 2009, stop by and see us before the year is gone. And don't forget to support the handmade community. Visit our features below and purchase is you find something you love!

THIS WEEKS HANDMADE FEATURES:

Fun parties are not just for kids

http://www.kansascitykidsparties.com/partiesforallages.htm

By: Trisha James

Lavender Sachet Dryer Bags - Set of 4 with Ribbon

By: ByDesigns

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15055942

Dichroic Glass Tie Tack

By: Alexander's Designs

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35824316

Cuddly cat snuggle bed - Star Spangled Kitty - Red White and Blue - 1

By: Photogirl95

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28976851

Solid Rose Rubber Stamp

By: norajane

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36229419

3 Pocket Leather Ipod Nano Case - Tree - Real Live Leaf Hand Imprinted on Buttercream over Black

By: TheFigLeaf

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36218742&ref=fp_feat_13

Snow Flurries Custom Christmas Card

By: announcingyou

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=pounce&listing_id=36193619

Card Holder / Money clip

By: talithaleather

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=pounce&listing_id=35844316

Have a great week!!!

Jenny & Skip

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Craft Patch Craft Show-Lee's Summit, MO & More Great Handmade Features!!!

It only happens once a year. What is it you ask? It is only one of the best craft shows in the Kansas City Metro Area!!! And we will be there! Not too sure where our space is this year, but we are always on the wooden floor.

The one and only Craft Patch Craft Show will be December 4 & 5, Friday and Saturday only. Craft Patch takes place at The Pavilion at John Knox Village from 11am to 7pm on Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturday.

Craft Patch is Lee’s Summit’s original craft show. As always, admission and parking are free. Visit their website for more information: http://www.craftpatchshow.com/index.html

Here is a list of crafters: http://www.craftpatchshow.com/crafters.html

This weeks handmade features:

Something Fishy by Elf aka Joy Lynn Rosser

From: art4thehomeless

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35373292

Arabian Blues Blue Kyanite/Spectralite Earrings

By: ThePearlNextDoor

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21181311

Peekaboo Bear -- baby freindly pop-up Wall art

By: papernoodle

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34403953

Grow-with-me dress/top

By: jackiejck

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35302028

Creative Card

By: kloheart

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35367583

CRIB BLANKET FLEECE WITH AMY BUTLER'S LOTUS LACE BINDING READY TO SHIP

By: cribboutique

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35275931

New Rose Toes Ballet Pink Baby Toddler Leather Soft Soled Walkers

By: RoseToesShoes

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35433754

HANDMADE BIB NECKLACE Statement piece,gift for her

By: kirevi8

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35262536

turquoise and brown tree ring

By: mirthmarket

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34087115

Mother's Bracelet U Pick The Colors

By: Alexander's Designs

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23145688

32 Hand Drawn Decals For Glass Fusing Any COE Sepia Tones Great for Any Glass Project

By: BeaderyDestash

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34136168

ROOSTER - Limited Edition Print from original painting

By: malanda

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35282491

Please take time to visit all our features and shop if you can!

Have a great week everyone!!!

Jenny & Skip

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Handmade Features -Great Gifts For Under $10!!!

Before I start with this weeks features, I wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the Sermon Center. We have done that show for 5 or 6 years now and 2009 was our best yet-Thank you for that!!!
A quick note about our upcoming show after Thanksgiving:
Instead of spending your whole day at the mall, come out and spend a day in Jamesport, Missouri! Jamesport is a small town nestled in the rolling hills of Northwestern Missouri. The town flourished in the 19th century until the main railroad route across the heartland drove through Kansas City, leaving towns like Jamesport off the beaten path and slowly fading into history.
Today Jamesport is reinventing itself and blossoming into a tourist destination that features a nostalgic slice of history.
Jamesport is also home to Missouri's largest Amish community and hosts a large number of both Amish and English shops and activities that cater to tourists wanting to return to days gone past. Come step back in time and join us here in our heartland paradise.

24th Annual “Step Back in Time” CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CRAFT SHOW

November 27 & 28, 2009 Jamesport, Missouri

9 am – 4:00 pm (We are located in the High School Gym-right by the cookie walk, YUMMY)

The craft show is held in 3 locations–the grade school (cafeteria & hallway), the high school (gym & hallway), and the Spillman theater building, all within walking distance. You can spend the whole day shopping at the local shops and the craft show. Get great, unquie gifts this holiday season!

THIS WEEKS HANDMADE FEATURES ARE: