Vendors

	Vicki Olson of 7two7 glass never thought she'd end up in Minnesota. She started out taking a glass class in college on top of her 21.5 credits and working full time. Her intention was to become an elementary school teacher, but her plans changed. When possible she'd go to the studio to observe other students working with the intriguing medium. Eventually she was working in the studio more and more and learning new techniques. In the summer of 2000 she worked in Colorado at a Renaissance Faire and then set out on a solo 7,000 mile road trip which landed her in MN. (Showcase interview with Vicki)
	Abstracts by Jaak: I enjoy form, moving shapes and 3D art work. That's why I am so drawn to sculpture. I like the depth, texture and unlimited size possibilities. A marble, a pyramid, the human body, a tree, a river and even guitars are a few things that have provided inspiration. I try not to take life or art too serious. My hope is, that in doing this for myself, I also serve others with a healthy dose of visual wonderment and pleasure. Or at the very least, puzzlement, confusion and more questions.
	Adam Moe hand-embroiders recycled neckties with various images and ironic words or phrases. He also makes decorative embroidery patches of various sizes featuring child-like images, some of which have actually been drawn by children.
	Aisha Celia Designs creates fun, colorful and unique handspun yarns. This St. Paul gal uses local wool, processed through a southern Minnesota fiber mill from sheep she knows, to create yarns that inspire. (Showcase interview with Aisha)
	Alexandra Taggart Moehagen is the one-woman-show behind Idle Hands Designs. She specializes mainly in accessories, such as shrinky-dink hair clips, pendants and keychains, and loves making purses and wide cuff bracelets. She's writing a book on crafting that she hopes to have out sometime soon, and is desperately looking for a way to stay organized in the face of her 56 bajillion hobbies.
	Alison Beenken is a native Minnesotan whose passion for art goes way back. When Alison was four years old, her grandmother Juanita, who also was an artist, noticed "something special" about Al's art and started using her own home as a personal gallery to display lots of little Al's work. Many years later, Alison has made many things, shown many places and lots of people have a part of her in their home. This all makes her very happy.
	Alyssa Murphy Purses & bags using a variety of materials with appliques & details incorporating recycled leather. Most are fully lined with lots of useful pockets.
	Andy & Jenna Krueger are the organizers of the Craftstravaganza, but we're also a married pair of artists with supremely different styles. Jenna will be selling her handcrafted greeting cards, decorative magnets, lip balm, handmade beads & buttons, and official Craftstravaganza one-inch buttons. On the Andy side of the table, you will find full-color Bob the Golfer comic books and your new Daruma: individually painted plastic toys that "wobble, but they don't fall down."
	Bara is for photobooths, owls, stomachaches caused by tiny birds, the first flutterings of spring love; for snow on a warm night, the color of your winter coat, the arch of a ballerina's foot, goldfish, and the mystery of a language you've just begun to understand. Also umbrellas and appleblossoms. I aim for beauty and luxury in usable items--things I would see in a shop window and love right away. Inspiration comes from Japanese, Italian, and Finnish design, as well as ballet, found paper, Paul Poiret, and the Arts and Crafts School.
	Bead of the Heart: I make jewels for your body, home, and hair. I use the old with the new: stones, glass, chain, found stuff; some sophisticated, mostly off the norm. I like adding a little whimsey to my stuff.
	Bella Rose Design: Boxed sets of notecards with a unique vintage flair, individual cards with the same style, t-shirts and tank tops that are hand drawn and hand beaded with the vintage designs -- generally from the 20's/flapper style.
	Betz White combines the ancient technique of felting with today's cast-away sweaters to create what she calls "felted wool, artfully stitched". Betz has been experimenting with felting and fulling wool for more than 10 years. SPC SPECIAL!: Donate a used wool sweater and receive $3 off any Betz White purchase. All pre-loved sweaters will find new form as a whimsical woolie in the Betz White collection. Also, a special addition blanket will be created from donated sweaters and auctioned off for charity. (Sweaters should be 100% wool, in decent condition. One discount per customer) More details at the show! (Showcase interview with Betz)
	Books by J-me Hand-bound journals, photo albums, scrapbooks, accordion books/albums; albums with paper, fabric, or screenprinted covers; print goccoed notecards; 1" buttons using recycled images from magazines & old books.
	Bright Lights Little City Hi, My name is Heather Wells. I graduated with a BFA in textiles from Rhode Island School of Design in 2002. I began making lamps during my senior year at RISD. I had so much fun making lamps that were attractive and functional that I decided to start my own business. Each and every item I make is truly unique and one of a kind. I hope you enjoy my lamps as much as I've enjoyed making them!
	Buttonpom * com was started by Katie J Meyers who began sewing at the age of nine when her grandmother asked if she could teach and pass on her handicrafts to Katie. Many of the handmade items are made from vintage/reproduction fabrics that her grandmother has provided her, as well as fabrics that she searches out in local thrift and fabric stores. As a result, most of the items made by Buttonpom * com are one-of-a-kind, no two are exactly alike! In addition to making handbags and accessories, Katie also enjoy knitting, crocheting, quilting, screen printing, and collecting old craft books. (Showcase interview with Katie)
	Cat's Ass Studio: Hand-painted pottery bowls, plates, birdbaths & more. Each item is one-of-a-kind, beautiful, kiln fired, oven safe. Unique, unusual, must-have items. Also crocheted scarves.
	Corrina Gandy, Andrea Hamann & Craig Seemuth: Beaded necklaces, earrings, bracelets, 1.5" button pins, crocheted hats, mittens, scarves, brooches, purses, neckwarmers, DIY handbags, sewn wristbands, pillows & homemade candles.
	Crabby Sister Company creates a wide variety of items such as stained glass, unique knitted and crocheted bags and hats, handcrafted knitting accessories, bags from recycled clothing, quilted photo holders, pins, and our own crabby t-shirts. We are five crabby sisters as well as other brave family members who like to make things between naps.
	Daintycakes: Coptic bound journals, decorated lightswitch & outlet plates, jewelry, glass marble stuff, hair accessories, one-of-a-kind earring holders, ceramics, and Chinese calligraphy.
	drawl graphic is the efforts of three very different personalities straight out of the midwest who share a passion: creating and sharing art. drawl graphic is a way to come together and create work for products, clients, friends and ourselves all at once. we have one mission, and that is to do everything we possibly can... and to be happy doing it.
	Emily Irelan grew up in Iowa City, IA and moved to St. Paul to attend Macalester College. Since graduating she has led summer art and gardening programs for high school students through the St. Paul Youth Job Corps, worked at Wet Paint Art Materials, and painted public murals for the City of St. Paul. In her free time, Emily likes to take photographs, watch social documentaries, and eat ice cream, but most of all she likes to make things. Some current projects include: felt bags, coasters made from Polaroid pictures, quilts, books filled with maps, and screen prints of lamps.
	Emily Kircher, Recycling Artist (aka EKRA): There are so many unwanted items. I make new, durable, and functional wares from old materials! I'm currently using salvaged fabric, glass, bottlecaps, and books, but I'm always looking for a new way to use new garbage. Pouches, pins, rugs, purses, bottlecap pins & magnets, and mosaics (frames & pots).
	Fiery Lion Designs Hand cut, one of a kind, stained glass and sterling silver jewelry by Caryn Schnell.
	Flying Fish Design: Since 2002, Faythe Levine has produced a wide range of work--all handmade--including plush novelties, postcard sets, accessories, and unique household items. Her art and illustrations have been commissioned by national recording artists such as the Yeah Yeah Yeah's (Interscope), Pretty Girls Make Graves (Matador), and Call Me Lightning (Revelation). Faythe founded and organized Art vs. Craft, Milwaukee's hip art show. She also runs a brick and mortar shop in Milwaukee, which features exclusively independent artists, crafters and designers called the Paper Boat Boutique & Gallery. Her most recent project is producing and directing the Indie Craft Documentary.
	Fold to Center (Janelle Cipriano) enjoys creating quality prints, cards, stationery and home goods. She has a love for Japanese papers, the pairing of unlike things and delicious use of pattern. She currently resides in Chicago and is a graphic designer by day and an artist and crafter by night. (Showcase interview with Janelle)
	giraffe art + utility: Transferred image tumbled marble coasters and magnets. Each piece is handmade using an intricate process that transfers images directly to the tile. Over twenty different designs as well as custom work will be available at the sale. Giraffe. Smart stuff that looks good.
	Happify: T-shirts screenprinted with original designs on men's and women's American Apparel cutton shirts. Necklaces, earrings, and brooches made with new and vintage glass, semi-precious stones, Lucite, pearl, and metal beads, buttons, and findings (new sterling ear wires). One of a kind bags, purses & totes made from vintage and new fabrics and hardware. Belts made from vintage and new fabrics, and hair clips with new and vintage buttons, beads, faux flowers, and felt on snap clips.
	Hezza-Made: Re-purposed Lovelies For You And Your Home. Heather loves flea markets. She loves to collect charming things. She really loves to turn said charmers into things that amuse her. She makes bags and clocks and accessories and shirts. She has more ideas. She'll be making more things. (Showcase interview with Heather)
	Hellsbelles offers vintage clothing and accessories restyled and tailored with a distinctive flair for men and women. Our designs begin with mint-condition vintage garments to ensure that we provide you with exceptional pieces that can be long-enjoyed as a signature element of your wardrobe collection. In addition to our clothing designs, we also feature restyled accessories including hand-painted belts and handbags. All fabric jackets have been professionally cleaned prior to being restyled. (Showcase interview with Hellsbelles)
	Jeanne Platt, Erika Ritzel, and Alison Nowak produce a variety of hand-crafted products for your enjoyment. These items include: T-shirts, collage magnets and lighters, hand made books with cloth covers, prints, buttons and other hip objects. Our crafts are inspired by: pop culture, trashy magazines, thrift stores, empty spaces, old ladies, and other people's garbage. Look for us on mnartists.org.
	Jennifer Gehlhar of Minneapolis has been an advocate for our animal kin for over 13 years. She raises awareness of animal cruelty through her writing, music, and creative design. She has worked with MHARF (Minn. Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation), CAA (Compassionate Action for Animals), and Vegan Outreach, and she is a member of NAVS (National Anti-Vivisection Society). She will be selling animal-friendly clothing and household decoration items.
	Jenny Harada sells stuffed creatures, paintings and prints, brooches, masks, and statuettes. Creatures great and small, I hand-make them all! Visit the website to see the complete gallery of friends!
	Jessica McIntyre & Lyndi Finifrock: Always up to something, Jessica sews journals from quirky hardcover books, handprints note cards, divines folio bags from pretty fabrics, and reworks books into charming purses. Lyndi is mad about dressing up arms with knitted gauntlets, armwarmers, and wristbands, whipping up fun bags from felted sweaters, and embroidering and collecting vintage hankies.
	John Carlson makes Pisanka, Ukranian Easter Eggs. I learned how to do these the traditional way using a handmade tool and candle from a very nice old Ukrainian woman who was teaching me Russian. The eggs are drawn on first, then using the kistka, beeswax is drawn on the egg in a pattern. Traditionally the eggs mostly ended up with a black background. The whole process takes about 4 hours. At the end of the process the wax is melted off to reveal the colorful egg.
	Karen Brown makes beautiful hand-built functional pottery for every day use, but are perfect for special occasions . All pieces are food safe, dishwasher safe, and Ok to use in the oven.
	Katherine Moses Mosaics! I will have mostly found-object-turned-into-sculpture. Small items like picture/mirror frames, old irons, frying pans, object etc... to larger "wall hangings" and my favorite--musical instruments.
	Killer Cupcake: Angela Wiberg and Rachel Taubert have been friends since their angsty teenhood, and recently both decided to venture into clothing design and crafting, long-time passions for both. Rachel specializes in reconstructed clothing and jewelry while Angela designs pin-up style clothes and paints jewelry boxes with tattoo flash. This will be the first show for Angela and Rachel, but they have fallen in love with the crazy, fun, creative process, so it will not be the last time you see them. Keep your eyes open for more and visit the websites that have caused them much frustration, anger and personal anguish! (Showcase interview with Angela and Rachel)
	LK Photography: My photography represents the way I see the world around me. I rarely stage events, following my eye from picture to picture. I am also often out in the evening trying to capture the quieter aspects of the nightlife. I've often found that where you are is less important than how you see where you are.
	Lonny Unitus has been involved in the rock poster scene since 1997. He began with hand-scrawled xeroxed flyers for local shows in the college town of Fargo, ND. In 2001, with the help of his friend Justin Seng, he jumped into the world of screenprinted posters. In 2004 - after moving to Minneapolis - Unitus began printing his own posters. Unitus has created posters for John Doe, Son Volt, Stereolab, The Decemberists, Liz Phair, Mastodon, High on Fire, Alice Cooper, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Weird Al...to name a few.
	Maggie Sullivan Studio: With gardening in my DNA, the eye and skills of an artisan and my prudent appreciation of function, I began pressing and drying flowers to decorate boxes, wall hangings and other wood items in the late 1990's. At about the same time I was looking for a small luxury item, a serving tray. Looking for both beauty and function, I knew I could create something much more stunning than anything I saw in shops. Reusing trays found at thrift shops, estate sales, and garage sales, feeds my 'shopping for a bargain' side and honors our planet. (Showcase interview with Maggie)
	Margie McGee is a woodcarver and multi-media artist who lives in Minneapolis. She creates painted wooden objects and figures, felt and embroidered "drawings," as well as collages (made from vintage materials). All of these pieces share an appreciation for the absurdities of childhood and a love for narrative.
	Milkypop began because I have a never ending urge to make things. I take my inspiration from vintage fabrics and papers, Japanese street fashion, kimono, and European folk art. I have a BFA in Illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and I also have a button maker. I make 1" buttons, 1" button jewelry, 2.25" pocket mirrors, and bottle openers covered in everything from my own illustrations to vintage fabrics and delicate washi papers. It is my goal to elevate the status of the button, so that it makes a statement without words. I also love owls!
	Molten Design Jason Baier makes resin bowls and tables. They are all handmade and one of a kind. They are extremely eye catching and look brilliant in the sun.
	Nate's Custom Sewing and Design: I do sewing, from custom leather work to designer pillows and bags. I have my own creation I call "Art in Vinyl-lux," which is wall art made of vinyl and sewn down. Also, upholstery from mild to wild.
	Polaire is an online shop where we (Christopher and Isara) sell our hand made items, screen printed t-shirts, and vintage finds. Except for the vintage products and t-shirts, all items are lovingly made in my wonderful new sewing room. All of our hand made totes, purses, and messengers are lined. If the fabric is delicate, the bags are reinforced with sturdy interfacing.
	Polka Ostrich Handmade hula hoops, custom decorated with pretty tape! Postcards, greeting cards, flashes & zippos, block prints, zines, poetry books, photos, magnets & stickers of men in ridiculous underwear.
	Pursecution: Jackee Strom makes purses & brooches out of wood & gameboards. The wood purses have been handpainted and/or have dried flowers on them, then are epoxy coated. Insides all have beautiful complimenting fabrics and a zipped pocket. Brooches are all handpainted. Board game purses are made of old board games. (Spotlight interview with Jackee)
	Rarebird Studio is an artist collective. We combine energy not only as individuals, but together to draw ourselves out of our comfort zones, to be challenged in a forward moving way, and to open doors we may not have opened before. We are: Micaela Clark, William Sattler, and Max Maddox.
	Rebecca C. Cook: I've been creating since I was a wee little one, you name it with art--I love it. I paint, draw, sew, crochet, and I absolutely adore my garden and anything that grows. My dream is to open a gallery/greenhouse called The Secret Art Garden where an abundance of plants and animals will live in harmony with my artistic creations. I am inspired by everything in nature, and strive to have good karma with the land by using earth-friendly and recycled materials in my work.
	Red Cat, White Velvet was developed out of Melanie Eng's love for lollipop colors, vintage fabrics, and, of course, all things glittery. She draws her inspiration from a variety of unlikely sources and find that a routine trip to the supermarket, hardware store or dusty antique shop can be the catalyst for a new project. Her pieces include embroidered or appliquéd fabric purses, felted wool handbags, and wooden box purses painted vivid colors.
	RUN AMOK is purses and bags made from vintage kimono fabric, small Japanese style drawstring bags, screen printed fabric, dolls, and stationery, and other experiments in craft. Handmade by Oona Peterson in Minneapolis.
	Sarah Larsen-Sweet: Pins made from vintage buttons in various colors; hand knit hats, scarves, neckwarmers--all colors, very fun w/ fuzzy trim, flowers, ruffles, etc.... felted wool purses & accessories--worn leather belt handles. No two are alike! Felted wool dolls/friends/monsters. Felt flowered hats.
	Smatter: Inspired by art, indie rock, good design and all you talented DIYers out there, three Chicago sisters came together to create Smatter. Self-taught techniques provide a creative escape from our 9 to 5s and a chance to put something beautiful into the world. If we meet some cool kids along the way...so be it.
	Snoose Blvd Designs: Rocelle Scholz & Amy Smith use found materials & photo transfers on blank books, natural fiber knits, recycled fabric accessories, altered clothing, and crocheted scarves.
	SoyMade Scents consists of Rachelle Reis Branum, chief candlemaker & instigator and Mark Branum, gruntman, wick gluer, & general support. Why soy, you ask? We started to make candles because we wanted to burn soybean candles in our home. The many benefits of soywax inspired us to make better candles than what was available. After many hours of researching and testing, we had a great candle to share. A good candle doesn't smoke while burning or drown the wick making it difficult to re-light and is made with quality materials. We wouldn't make them if they didn't make sense!
	Suzy Lindberg: I sell handmade jewelry--primarily earrings, necklaces and bracelets--which are made using the finest materials possible. I have an ecclectic style, so my jewelry is hip, vintage-inspired, elegant & whimsical. I also sell hand-knit potholders in funky colors with vintage fabric and fabric-covered CD wallets. I usually have a little something for everyone!
	Sweetjessie: I make stuff because I just can't imagine not making stuff. I paint and sew and cut and paste and sometimes I go to pilates. I'm super inspired by vintage children's books, especially cookbooks and dictionaries from the 1940s--they have the most amazing illustrations and the funniest phrases I've ever found. I have a huge collection of said reference books, and I use them to make all sorts of fun stuff. I also sew a bit, and when I find great fabric, you'll see some of that too.
	The sweetie pie press is a small outfit run out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that busies itself with making a lot of 1" buttons, a few art prints, some zines, some comics and other assorted flotsam. The press is comprised of one nice young lady, a loose assortment of pals and co-conspirators and one very sleepy cat who doesn't contribute much. (Showcase interview with sweetie-pie press)
	Tara Burns Designs offers unique, handcrafted items, specializing in dichroic art glass jewelry, including pendants, necklaces, earrings and pins. Because of my experience as a graphic designer, much of my work is influenced by the elements and principles of design and the manipulation of graphic space. In order to create visually pleasing and unique pieces of jewelry, I pay close attention to lines, shapes, colors, textures, balance, symmetry, emphasis and unity of the glass and components. I consider each piece to be a unique and individual work of art. (Showcase interview with Tara Burns)
	Tekkat All of our designs feature images printed by hand individually. We print in small runs with inks and pigments blended by us in our studio-each item is therefore a one of a kind!
	Too Many Suitors: With the idea of collaboration and the magic that ensued, Sara Lintner and Amanda Kalinoski realized that the combination of their skills, quirks, and conversation led to aesthetically pleasing, playful, honest and sometimes sarcastic work that could be easily translated onto products. Working together to produce high quality and fairly amusing tee shirts, posters, stationery, zines, stuff animals, jewelry, magnets and more, Amanda and Sara hope to offer something refreshing and slightly offbeat to the St. Paul Craftstravaganza. (Showcase interview with Sara & Amanda)
	unblinkingeye designs is a one-woman sweatshop creating stained glass and fused glass window panels, sun catchers, ornaments, and other decorative glass pieces--since 2001.
	Withremote Graphic Design & Screen Printing: Nate has wanted to be a serious artist ever since he was a child. He started out drawing epic battles between monsters and robots with crayons and markers. Today he does rock art, graffiti and stencil art. His favorite techniques by far are stenciling and screen-printing because they allow him to apply any image to virtually any surface.