Alexander's Designs: November 2009

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:

Snowman Handcarved Rubber Stamp $7.85

By: haveanicedaynow

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34632833

Set of 15 Holiday Tags $5.00

By: designerfavors

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34036530

Festive Buttons - Christmas Stocking $6.00

By: CraftsbyCharlie

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=pounce&listing_id=35033709

Earthly - Leather Flower Pin $8.00

By: deepindigo

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23632938

JOY Christmas Card Set $10.00

By: MelissaKaye

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=pounce&listing_id=35033827

Not Just Another Scrubbie - I'm Dreaming of the Ocean Aqua - 3 Eco-Friendly Scrubbies $6.50

By: cpeezers

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33568503

Treat Size Felt Stocking - Red with Green Heart and Button - Hand Made in Wales $8.00

By: QueenieRosaDesigns

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33750390

ORANGE PATCHOULI No. 6 $5.00

By: theGoatHouse

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=pounce&listing_id=34997433

10 Lampwork Glass Beads $5.00

By: BeaderyDestash

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25755368

Check out our wonderful feature by DZ Fantasy: http://dzfantasy.blogspot.com/2009/11/featured-etsy-shop-alexanders-designs.html

Where can you buy Jenny Alexander's Jewelry? http://www.alexandersdesigns.com/wheretobuy.htm

Have a great week!!!

Jenny

Friday, November 20, 2009

We've been featured!!!

Check out this awesome feature from DZ Fantasy!

http://dzfantasy.blogspot.com/2009/11/featured-etsy-shop-alexanders-designs.html

Enjoy!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Best Little Arts & Crafts Show

The City of Independence Parks and Recreation Department will host the 27th annual Best Little Arts & Crafts Show on Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21.

Get started on your holiday shopping by browsing through four floors with more than 120 booths offering a wide variety of arts and crafts. The craft show, held in the Roger T. Sermon Community Center, 201 N. Dodgion Ave., features both local and regional vendors, all selling original wares.

Show hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, November 20 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 21. There is no admission fee for shoppers. A food booth is offered by City Theatre of Independence as a fund raiser for their organization.

A free shuttle service will be available for shoppers. To catch the shuttle, park in the lot on the northwest corner of Truman Road and Main Street. The shuttle will pick up shoppers on the hour and half hour from 10 a.m. – 7: 30 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. – 6: 30 p.m. on Saturday. The Sermon Center is located on the southeast corner of Truman and Noland Roads in Independence.

Just up the street on Main, is Scandinavia Place, the fabulous shop that carries our jewelry! I just stocked it with all new bracelets, crystal necklaces, more earrings and some new dichroic glass pendants. Don't forget to check it out while you are over that way!

We also openend a Artfire Shop at: http://jennyalexander.artfire.com/. Just a small shop to see how it goes for now. Check us out!

This Weeks Handmade Features Are...

Coral Flower Burpie with Minky for Baby Girls

By: ablemabel

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33124265

FREE SHIPPING Eco Skirt - Tour eiffel

By: Avendano

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32818179

Snowflake tray

By: Buddhakittyglass

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33965594

Ceramic brown and turquoise bowl with a pair of blue birds

By: orlydesign

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34008070

Donuts Earrings

By: PetiteCreation

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33598108

Black Confetti Beanie

By: deepindigo

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7128460

Hope you enjoy this weeks features!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Northland Cathedral Holiday Bazaar 2009

The 2009 Holiday Bazaar takes place on Saturday, November 14. This annual event is scheduled from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Over 90 vendors featuring original art, crafts and baked goods participate each year. Free give-aways all day. Must be in attendance to win. Start your Christmas shopping with us!

Northland Cathedral; 101 NW 99th Street; Kansas City, MO 64155; Phone: 816-455-2555

Hope to see you there!!!

Drum Roll Please....

This Weeks Handmade Features Are:

Forest Green Scarflette - free shipping

By: halpal28

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28165438

Whoa, Dang Skull T Shirt (Black Medium)

By: RADROBOT

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32935060

Dragonfly Beaded Bobby Pins (set of two)

By: bobBEEzbyerin

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33255574

Blue Planet (8x10)

By: doodlekaz

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32983985

Lolli Bunny with Bow, Purse and Heart - checked - orange/white

By: MamiMadeIt

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31793976

Zesty Zinnia Night Light

By: thepinkcamellia

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33781017

Please take a couple of minutes and visit this weeks features. Also please buy Handmade this holiday season, there are tons of great deals from the handmade community and you will be supporting a starving artist.

Best Regards

Jenny

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Fall Harvest Craft Festival 2009 - John Knox Village Pavilion

Here is out latest show information!

November 6 & 7, 2009
The Pavilion at John Knox Village; 520 NW Murray Road; Lee's Summit, MO 64081.
Friday from 12 to 8 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm

About 100 crafters attend this annual event and it is a great way to get a jump start on all your holiday shopping. Admission and parking is always free to these shows.

This Weeks Handmade Features Are:
Please help support our artists and crafters by purchasing handmade this holiday season...