Blog Will Be Dedicated to WHOLESALE Information for Shop Buyers!

Now that I have had an online shop for awhile at Amazon Handmade and regular activity on Instagram and Facebook  I’ve decided to dedicate this blog to existing and potential shops with WHOLESALE buying information. I will be posting photos and other information. From 1996 through 2003, I had a sales rep in Minnesota, so it’s been awhile since I’ve ramped up selling on a wholesale level, but I’m very excited to connect with shops and provide unique gift items to their customers! I plan to have LOTS of dishes, magnets and ornaments with state-shaped stamps (that I’ve made myself). So far, I’ve done Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and Alabama, but I’ll be adding Georgia, New York, and Illinois soon.

I use texture from the patterns of vintage glassware from my personal collection to imprint the clay. Some texture is also from stamps that I’ve made myself (like the dragonflies in the photo above). No two are ever exactly alike. Stay tuned for more photos and information!

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hutchFEST Moved to MidAmerica Center for 10/21/17 Event!

Textured Stars

Just letting you know that hutchFEST has moved to MidAmerica Center in Council Bluffs, which is a short 6 minute trip from the original location at Midtown Crossing in Omaha. This is a “good news” scenario for any ceramic artist because the weather forecast for high winds and rain is a terrible situation! Thanks to the organizers at hutchFEST who have the forethought to make this switch!

The 160 vendors participating hope you will make a day of it! Indoors, out of the rain and wind. Win-Win! Hope to see you there Saturday!

Fall Shows Begin Soon!

Nativity & Trees on Wood

My fall show line-up is set to begin on Saturday, September 9th at the Whistle Stop in Elkhorn. It is appropriately called Shopkeeper and Friends Antique & Artisan Market. This is the first one I have participated in during the fall season. I have gone there earlier in the year, but I am excited to see fall creations and decor. I hope you can join us!

Midtown Crossing Night Market May 26

May 26th Turner Park at Midtown Crossing!

6pm-10pm

FOOD, ART, GAMES

Check it out!

What’s Going on in My Home Studio

Textured Spoon Rests

I continue to use texture found on vintage glassware pieces from my personal glassware collection to imprint my clay art pieces. These are new for 2017 and have been selling well. Three sizes of spoon rests – because all spoons are not the same size either! I just finished another awesome show with Handmade Omaha a couple weekends ago. That is such an awesome show because it is well organized, well publicized and well attended (by customers that truly appreciate handmade and support local artists, too!)

I signed up for three “Night Markets” at Midtown Crossing this coming season. Hours are 6pm-10 pm and I am curious to see what these are all about. The first one will be Friday, May 26th. I love the Midtown Crossing area and although I swore off of outdoor shows last June at Junkstock (due to the woman next to me collapsing in front of my booth from heat stroke)…  I’ve decided I am willing to try a few fun evening shows.

Coming up June 24th at 1141 N 11th St in Omaha is a show called Bench-MADE. I’ve been invited to participate in this one day show and I hear it is awesome! I’m building up inventory with some more new items. That is my studio update. I hope you have a great spring heading into summer. I can’t wait to get to these new shows!!
Deb

New Item: Ceramic Clip

Hanging Ceramic Clip for photo, a favorite poem, a cherished card or a reminder note

There have been some items that I have made over the years that end up as a personal favorite. This has not always meant that my customers like them so much, but this little clip is one of those items that I like a lot!

It’s a little piece of handmade art that can hang on your wall (or in your cubical at work) and will securely hold a photo, a cherished greeting card, favorite poem, or just a reminder note. This isn’t your ordinary clip. It grabs what you choose to display securely and can be easily changed as needed.

This one has an impression of the unique design found on the bottom of an old candy dish. It was impressed into clay and created a stamp for me to use over and over on many of my clay pieces. I may use these clips on some holiday ornaments, too, but I haven’t decided what should hang at the bottom for that purpose.

Happy fall, everyone! (The weather looks to be very fall-like for the next few days! Enjoy it!)

Lavender Sachet Pillows for October Picket Fence Boutique

Sachet Pillows measure 8″x10″

I still need to stitch these little cat pillows closed. I will have about a dozen of these ready for Picket Fence Boutique October 6, 7 & 8 in Omaha. They have pillow stuffing, but inside of each one, I have a lavender sachet (rice and essential oil) tucked inside. They smell great. Lavender is known for its calming scent. These would be great on a shelf, near an air vent or even in the car. If it is in a warm spot, the scent will come out nicely. Once the scent fades over time, the handmade pillow is still cute as can be. I hand illustrated each one…giraffes, cats, raccoons, bears and used vintage linen as my canvas. The backs are coordinating upholstery fabric.

Something different — not made of clay!
I may spruce them up with some type of button. What do you think?

Have a great week!