Alexander's Designs: December 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