Hey There Alliday Admirers! Long time, no virtual talk!
We know you are eager to hear about future Alliday shows and we've finally made some decisions! We've received LOTS of inquiries about a holiday Alliday but due to numerous factors, we will not be producing a holiday Alliday this year. We will DEFINITELY be producing a show next year so no need to fret! We are also exploring moving the show closer to the holiday season! Thoughts?
No need to be sad though, there's other handmade shows to fill the Alliday void this fall! Make sure to apply to Indie Emporium and Deluxe OKC! These two shows are a good time and beyond! Lastly, take a trip to Norman on August 28th to check out Dustbowl Arts Market! While vendors have already been lined up, you can still go shop and listen to live music at this vivacious fest!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Best of the Booths
If you missed the first Alliday Show this past June, then you missed some spectacular booths! We encouraged our artists to think outside the box and boy did they! Our panel of judges had a difficult time choosing their three favorite but by the afternoon, they had finally narrowed it down and had their winners!
Our first place booth was Feather by Feather who created a light and airy booth, just like her feather creations!
Third place went to Treasures with Mom who created an entire room to shop in! Her handmade pendants were a hot commodity at the show and her booth was the place to be!
Our first place booth was Feather by Feather who created a light and airy booth, just like her feather creations!
Second place went to a trio of ladies, Pretta, who create functional and eye-catching bags and cork-boards.
Third place went to Treasures with Mom who created an entire room to shop in! Her handmade pendants were a hot commodity at the show and her booth was the place to be!A huge congratulations to our winners and to everyone who created amazing booths! We can't wait to see more awesome booths in the future!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Read All About It!
WOW! What a GREAT show on Saturday!!! We're still trying to take in all of the awesomeness! In the meantime, check out the Tulsa World article and The Tulsa Project article about the show. Also, don't miss some fantastic blog posts from The GreenerMe, sunshine and carousels, and Art by Bethany recapping it all!
A grand thanks to all who made it out and of course, to all of our fabulous artists! Looking forward to next year!
A grand thanks to all who made it out and of course, to all of our fabulous artists! Looking forward to next year!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Alliday Artist: Meet Scarberry Faire!
Tell us a little about yourself and your business.
I’ve been drawing and painting my whole life. I’ve always painted for family and friends, and over the years I’ve gotten a lot of feedback that I should sell my work. Scarberry Faire is my first attempt at doing so!
Where do you find inspiration? 
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why?
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: blue
To live in: yellow (sunshine!)
To look at: purple
To create with: I love working with shades of grey and black
That inspires you: all of them!
Medium you:
Love to work in: acrylic paints
Tend to get frustrated with: sewing
Would love to learn: pottery
You most admire: other painters
Favorite musical artist of the moment: Black Keys
Favorite all-time musical artist: That’s a hard question! Bob Marley or Band of Horses
Favorite movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Favorite food to eat: Mexican
Favorite food to cook: Mexican
Favorite place you’ve been: Jamaica
Place you’d love to go to: Greece
I’ve been drawing and painting my whole life. I’ve always painted for family and friends, and over the years I’ve gotten a lot of feedback that I should sell my work. Scarberry Faire is my first attempt at doing so!
What do you create?
I create wall art. I typically paint portraits of women. I go through phases where I find a particular genre or subject really interesting, and its usually reflected in the subjects I paint – lately I’ve been looking at a lot of Japanese fashion, which has inspired a few recent pieces.
What do YOU love about the products you make?
I love the self expression, and if something so personal can touch someone else, all the better!
Where do you find inspiration? Everywhere! I love the look of comic books and cartoons. Growing up I remember drawing a lot of video game characters! I am also inspired by fashion, but the female form is where I tend to be inspired most.
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why?
Hmmm….Valentines? The world always needs more love!
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday?
Everything is new!
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
I’m most excited to see how people react to my work and to meet other artists in the community. I have no idea what to expect, and it will be interesting to see how people respond.
Rapid Fire Questions!Your favorite color
To wear: blue
To live in: yellow (sunshine!)
To look at: purple
To create with: I love working with shades of grey and black
That inspires you: all of them!
Medium you:
Love to work in: acrylic paints
Tend to get frustrated with: sewing
Would love to learn: pottery
You most admire: other painters
Favorite musical artist of the moment: Black Keys
Favorite all-time musical artist: That’s a hard question! Bob Marley or Band of Horses
Favorite movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Favorite food to eat: Mexican
Favorite food to cook: Mexican
Favorite place you’ve been: Jamaica
Place you’d love to go to: Greece
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
It's Time!!!
Hello world! The time has finally arrived! The Alliday Show is THIS SATURDAY at the Ford Truck Exhibit Hall at the Tulsa Fairgrounds from 9-5! And guess what? You don't have to pay a dime to get in! How great is that! Here's a little map of the fairgrounds with a gigantic red arrow pointing to the coolest handmade show around! Hope to see you there!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Wrap it Up with StreetCats!
StreetCats, Inc. will be helping you with gift wrapping for your purchases made at The Alliday Show! Who doesn’t like something wrapped up, even if it is for you or for no special reason? Plus, gift wrapping is free and you can do it yourself or we’ll do it for you!
StreetCats, Inc. is an all volunteer not for profit cat rescue organization that exists on donations only. We are located at 60th & S. Sheridan (behind Charlie’s Chicken on the east side of Sheridan). We have wonderful cats for adoption plus we help sponsor a low cost spay/neuter voucher program for homeless cats on the streets. All our cats for adoption are 9 months old or older (up to 12 years), have tested negative for Feline Leukemia and Aids, are current on their rabies and FVRCP vaccinations, and are microchipped with Home Again in the event they should get outside accidentally and get confused and can’t find their way home. All cats receive excellent medical care while they are with us waiting for their forever homes. Adoptions are $75 ($65 if you are 65 or older). StreetCats is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please visit our web site at http://www.streetcatstulsa.org/ and check us out! Our telephone message line is 298-0104 if you want to call us and leave a message – we’ll call you back.
StreetCats, Inc. is an all volunteer not for profit cat rescue organization that exists on donations only. We are located at 60th & S. Sheridan (behind Charlie’s Chicken on the east side of Sheridan). We have wonderful cats for adoption plus we help sponsor a low cost spay/neuter voucher program for homeless cats on the streets. All our cats for adoption are 9 months old or older (up to 12 years), have tested negative for Feline Leukemia and Aids, are current on their rabies and FVRCP vaccinations, and are microchipped with Home Again in the event they should get outside accidentally and get confused and can’t find their way home. All cats receive excellent medical care while they are with us waiting for their forever homes. Adoptions are $75 ($65 if you are 65 or older). StreetCats is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please visit our web site at http://www.streetcatstulsa.org/ and check us out! Our telephone message line is 298-0104 if you want to call us and leave a message – we’ll call you back.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Creating the Perfect Booth
*THE BONES*
Tables – Make sure you have enough and make sure they will fit in your booth! Find out if your show will be providing tables for you.
Chairs – We always bring one extra chair because we often have friends or family stop by and sit for a bit. That being said though, you want to make sure your booth is not too congested with friends and family and that it feels more like a store than a coffee shop!
Canopy - If outside a canopy is your best friend. Never rely on good weather! If inside, check with your organizer to ensure they are allowed. Some buildings do not allow canopies inside. Walls can also be a good investment! If outside and you need a canopy, weights will be your best friend!
*DISPLAYS*
Think outside of the box. Picture frames don’t have to house pictures, why can’t they showcase your jewelry or hair clips? Take some time to think of unique display ideas; scour the flea market, garage sales and estate sales for offbeat finds which are often a steal! Show your products in action! Reversible apron? Flip up a corner of the fabric on a dress form to show its versatility!
Remember the word height! Think of ways to vary the height of your wares. For small items, plant shelves and pie plates work well to give differing heights and for larger items, hanging things from a canopy make a shopper look up! Even simply covering boxes with fabric will give some height to your booth! Not to mention these will often give you more room on your table!
Freestanding walls work great for hanging artwork and are available on the Internet and in store fixture shops.
Table covers - Be careful that your displays and table cloths don’t detract from your wares. A coherent color scheme will do wonders for making your booth look professional and mature!
Detailed jewelry or beautifully patterned purses will stand out much better on a monotone table cloth rather than the cute dancing monkey sheet. Even though you may adore the fabric or display, think about if it is too much! Editing is very important in displays!
It is also smart to do test runs of your booth. This will help you figure out what works and what doesn’t and helps to alleviate unwanted stress during set-up!
Don’t forget to model your merchandise if you make something that can be worn!
Above all, be creative!
*SIGNAGE & BRANDING*
Always think of way to brand your company. Consider putting your logo on your price tags as well as your signage and business cards. Make sure you have something that has your company name on it! You want people to remember you and your products!
Business cards, flyers for upcoming shows or promotional giveaway items. It helps people remember you if they have something to take home with them, purchased or not. They may not buy something at that particular show but with a card or flyer, they can contact you in the future or visit your upcoming shows!
*MISCELLANEOUS*
Guestbook. Some artists offer email updates for their shows, sales and news. If you plan to collect addresses, it is best to be prepared and have somewhere for customers to sign up! Remember to bring a pen!
Electricity. If your show offers electricity hookups and you have paid for that, make sure to pack extension cords! Most shows will not supply those for you. If you are doing an outdoor show at night, lights are a necessity and will also need to be brought by you!
Change. Many artists will factor in tax to their prices so making change is a cinch; no need to mess with coins! Dollar bills are invaluable though so make sure you have plenty of those!
Payment. Decide what forms of payment you will accept. If you plan to accept checks, make sure you get driver’s license numbers along with a phone number in case the check is bad. If you plan to accept credit cards, make sure you have electricity in your booth if not going through a cell phone and make sure the facility offers Wi-Fi if you need that. Signage noting what type of payments you accept are often helpful to your customers.
Snacks. Many shows will have vendors selling food but if you’re a penny pincher like me, you’ll want to bring snacks so you save money!
Mirror. Do you sell a product that people wear? Providing a mirror will discourage people from asking to take items to the bathroom to try on and will ensure the safety of your merchandise!
*ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOR*
One the greatest things about doing arts and crafts shows is that you have the opportunity to speak with your customers face to face. Make sure to take advantage of that! Greet the public, be happy and welcoming, and be positive! If you enjoy yourself, your customers will enjoy themselves as well.
While you do want to be friendly and personable, you also don’t want to hound your shoppers! Greet them, let them shop in peace, answer questions when needed and offer information on pieces if they seem interested. Nobody enjoys going into a store and having an employee following them around while they try to shop!
When eating, it’s best not to eat a burger with extra onions and a side of garlic. Remember you’ll be dealing directly with the public so odorous foods are smart to stay away from! Also, try to keep your food and drinks behind your displays or in your lap or have a friend babysit your booth while you eat elsewhere. Keeping these things in view of your customers will detract them from shopping in your booth.
Even if a shopper does not buy anything, be sure to thank them for their time! You want them to leave thinking positively of their experience in your booth.
Visit other shows and observe which booths you like and why. Need more inspiration and tips for the big day? Here are two of Oklahoma's own crafty ladies who are full of good advice! Take a moment to visit Audrey Eclectic and Lollywood! Have great advice of your own? Please feel free to leave links in the comment section to share!
Tables – Make sure you have enough and make sure they will fit in your booth! Find out if your show will be providing tables for you.
Chairs – We always bring one extra chair because we often have friends or family stop by and sit for a bit. That being said though, you want to make sure your booth is not too congested with friends and family and that it feels more like a store than a coffee shop!
Canopy - If outside a canopy is your best friend. Never rely on good weather! If inside, check with your organizer to ensure they are allowed. Some buildings do not allow canopies inside. Walls can also be a good investment! If outside and you need a canopy, weights will be your best friend!
*DISPLAYS*
Think outside of the box. Picture frames don’t have to house pictures, why can’t they showcase your jewelry or hair clips? Take some time to think of unique display ideas; scour the flea market, garage sales and estate sales for offbeat finds which are often a steal! Show your products in action! Reversible apron? Flip up a corner of the fabric on a dress form to show its versatility!
Remember the word height! Think of ways to vary the height of your wares. For small items, plant shelves and pie plates work well to give differing heights and for larger items, hanging things from a canopy make a shopper look up! Even simply covering boxes with fabric will give some height to your booth! Not to mention these will often give you more room on your table!
Freestanding walls work great for hanging artwork and are available on the Internet and in store fixture shops.
Table covers - Be careful that your displays and table cloths don’t detract from your wares. A coherent color scheme will do wonders for making your booth look professional and mature!
Detailed jewelry or beautifully patterned purses will stand out much better on a monotone table cloth rather than the cute dancing monkey sheet. Even though you may adore the fabric or display, think about if it is too much! Editing is very important in displays!
It is also smart to do test runs of your booth. This will help you figure out what works and what doesn’t and helps to alleviate unwanted stress during set-up!
Don’t forget to model your merchandise if you make something that can be worn!
Above all, be creative!
*SIGNAGE & BRANDING*
Always think of way to brand your company. Consider putting your logo on your price tags as well as your signage and business cards. Make sure you have something that has your company name on it! You want people to remember you and your products!
Business cards, flyers for upcoming shows or promotional giveaway items. It helps people remember you if they have something to take home with them, purchased or not. They may not buy something at that particular show but with a card or flyer, they can contact you in the future or visit your upcoming shows!
*MISCELLANEOUS*
Guestbook. Some artists offer email updates for their shows, sales and news. If you plan to collect addresses, it is best to be prepared and have somewhere for customers to sign up! Remember to bring a pen!
Electricity. If your show offers electricity hookups and you have paid for that, make sure to pack extension cords! Most shows will not supply those for you. If you are doing an outdoor show at night, lights are a necessity and will also need to be brought by you!
Change. Many artists will factor in tax to their prices so making change is a cinch; no need to mess with coins! Dollar bills are invaluable though so make sure you have plenty of those!
Payment. Decide what forms of payment you will accept. If you plan to accept checks, make sure you get driver’s license numbers along with a phone number in case the check is bad. If you plan to accept credit cards, make sure you have electricity in your booth if not going through a cell phone and make sure the facility offers Wi-Fi if you need that. Signage noting what type of payments you accept are often helpful to your customers.
Snacks. Many shows will have vendors selling food but if you’re a penny pincher like me, you’ll want to bring snacks so you save money!
Mirror. Do you sell a product that people wear? Providing a mirror will discourage people from asking to take items to the bathroom to try on and will ensure the safety of your merchandise!
*ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOR*
One the greatest things about doing arts and crafts shows is that you have the opportunity to speak with your customers face to face. Make sure to take advantage of that! Greet the public, be happy and welcoming, and be positive! If you enjoy yourself, your customers will enjoy themselves as well.
While you do want to be friendly and personable, you also don’t want to hound your shoppers! Greet them, let them shop in peace, answer questions when needed and offer information on pieces if they seem interested. Nobody enjoys going into a store and having an employee following them around while they try to shop!
When eating, it’s best not to eat a burger with extra onions and a side of garlic. Remember you’ll be dealing directly with the public so odorous foods are smart to stay away from! Also, try to keep your food and drinks behind your displays or in your lap or have a friend babysit your booth while you eat elsewhere. Keeping these things in view of your customers will detract them from shopping in your booth.
Even if a shopper does not buy anything, be sure to thank them for their time! You want them to leave thinking positively of their experience in your booth.
Visit other shows and observe which booths you like and why. Need more inspiration and tips for the big day? Here are two of Oklahoma's own crafty ladies who are full of good advice! Take a moment to visit Audrey Eclectic and Lollywood! Have great advice of your own? Please feel free to leave links in the comment section to share!
Alliday Artist: Meet Purl Studio!
Tell us a little about yourself and your business. 
What do you create? 
What do YOU love about the products you make? 
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated? 
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday? 
Medium you:
Love to work in: Wool, alpaca, organic cotton and recycled silk.
Tend to get frustrated with: Fine mohair.
Would love to learn: Crochet
You most admire: Woodworking and glass blowing
Purl Studio is a brand new business venture for me. I’d been knitting for about a year when I decided to share some photos of my work with friends. Their response was overwhelmingly positive. They encouraged me to pursue the idea of selling my work. I’m thrilled to debut my work at the Alliday Show.
What do you create?
I create hand knit and felted clothing and accessories for women of all ages. I choose sustainable, quality yarns and design pieces that I would love to wear. I also love knitting for little ones. In fact, it was the idea of creating handmade gifts for friend’s baby showers that inspired me to start knitting. I don’t think there is anything more satisfying that giving a gift that was made especially for the recipient.
What do YOU love about the products you make?
I love that they are sustainably made and that each one is an original. I also love using an old-fashioned craft to make such modern stylish pieces.
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why?
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why?
Earth Day. I’m passionate about sustainability and developing a more equitable planet and I wish we spent every day thinking about how to make this planet a better place to live.
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated?
I’d love a holiday that you celebrated on the last warm night in Autumn by inviting all of your friends over to eat the remaining fresh vegetables from your garden.
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday?
Everything from me will be new! It’s a huge undertaking but I’m loving the challenge.
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
I’m looking forward to meeting new people and sharing my work. I love meeting the people who will wear my pieces. It will also give me an idea of what people like and where to focus my work.
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: right now…purple.
To live in: the perfect shade of winter white.
To look at: olive green, always.
To create with: deep earth tones.
That inspires you: a new color every day.
Your favorite color
To wear: right now…purple.
To live in: the perfect shade of winter white.
To look at: olive green, always.
To create with: deep earth tones.
That inspires you: a new color every day.
Medium you:
Love to work in: Wool, alpaca, organic cotton and recycled silk.
Tend to get frustrated with: Fine mohair.
Would love to learn: Crochet
You most admire: Woodworking and glass blowing
Favorite musical artist of the moment: Feist
Favorite all-time musical artist: Waterdeep
Favorite movie: The Royal Tennenbaums
Favorite food to eat: Does candy count as food?
Favorite food to cook: Microwave dinners.
Favorite place you’ve been: London and the Virgin Islands
Place you’d love to go to: New Zealand and Scotland
Check out my blog at http://www.mypurlsofwisdom.wordpress.com/!
Favorite all-time musical artist: Waterdeep
Favorite movie: The Royal Tennenbaums
Favorite food to eat: Does candy count as food?
Favorite food to cook: Microwave dinners.
Favorite place you’ve been: London and the Virgin Islands
Place you’d love to go to: New Zealand and Scotland
Check out my blog at http://www.mypurlsofwisdom.wordpress.com/!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Alliday Artist: Meet Pottery by Jezz!
Tell us a little about yourself and your business.
I have built up several different ‘collections’ of pots, depending on the colour. Each colour is named after a county in England (as I’m English). This gives added interest and it’s a good conversation starter!
What do you create? 
Where do you find inspiration?
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why? 
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated? 
Any funny holiday memories or stories you’d like to share?
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday? I have some new pieces that I’ve been working on… just come and have a look!
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show? 
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: green
Medium you:
Love to work in: clay
Favorite all-time musical artist: Eric Clapton
Favorite food to eat: Indian Curry
Favorite food to cook: Toad–in-the-hole
Favorite place you’ve been: New Zealand
Place you’d love to go to: somewhere tropical
I have built up several different ‘collections’ of pots, depending on the colour. Each colour is named after a county in England (as I’m English). This gives added interest and it’s a good conversation starter!
What do you create?
I make pottery bowls, mugs, vases, and have a go at all sorts of different pieces.
What do YOU love about the products you make?
What do YOU love about the products you make?
They are definitely one of a kind!
Where do you find inspiration?
I have only to go into my garden and pick some leaves which I then use on a piece to give another dimension.
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why?
Being from England, I still celebrate “Boxing Day” (26 Dec) because it’s an excuse to have a party with my friends!
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated?
“pay it forward” day. Do something for someone and pass it on… have a block party in the neighborhood to celebrate the good life!
Any funny holiday memories or stories you’d like to share?
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday? I have some new pieces that I’ve been working on… just come and have a look!
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
Showing my ceramics and getting to know the shoppers interested in my artwork: Forming new friendships
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: green
Medium you:
Love to work in: clay
Favorite all-time musical artist: Eric Clapton
Favorite food to eat: Indian Curry
Favorite food to cook: Toad–in-the-hole
Favorite place you’ve been: New Zealand
Place you’d love to go to: somewhere tropical
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Alliday Artist: Meet Art By Bethany!
Tell us a little about yourself and your business.
Hi, I live in Broken Arrow with my husband. I graduated from TU with a graphic design degree in 2002. Then I worked as a costume jewelry designer until 2008. I started Art by Bethany a couple years ago when my former employer moved the business to Houston and I did not want to move with them. It's the first chance in a while I've had to create whatever I want. I recently started selling my "Sock Buddies" & "Sockbots" at Dwelling Spaces in downtown Tulsa. I'm looking for other consignment opportunities.
What do you create?
I make all sorts of things, but my recent favorites are the "Sock Buddies." They are little monsters that I make out of socks. I also do collages, fabric wall hangings, paintings, decorative pillows, jewelry, cards, and felt softies. I also do custom commissions, which have mostly been paintings.
What do YOU love about the products you make?
I love it when my pieces make people smile. It's almost impossible to look at the Sock Buddies and not laugh. :)
Hi, I live in Broken Arrow with my husband. I graduated from TU with a graphic design degree in 2002. Then I worked as a costume jewelry designer until 2008. I started Art by Bethany a couple years ago when my former employer moved the business to Houston and I did not want to move with them. It's the first chance in a while I've had to create whatever I want. I recently started selling my "Sock Buddies" & "Sockbots" at Dwelling Spaces in downtown Tulsa. I'm looking for other consignment opportunities.
What do you create?
I make all sorts of things, but my recent favorites are the "Sock Buddies." They are little monsters that I make out of socks. I also do collages, fabric wall hangings, paintings, decorative pillows, jewelry, cards, and felt softies. I also do custom commissions, which have mostly been paintings.
What do YOU love about the products you make?
I love it when my pieces make people smile. It's almost impossible to look at the Sock Buddies and not laugh. :)
Where do you find inspiration?
A lot of my paintings are inspired by nature. I've been doing lots of birds and trees for a while now. The plush inspiration usually comes from books or magazines, like Stuffed, or from the materials I'm working with.
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why?
I think if Christmas were everyday people might stay in that giving spirit all year (fingers crossed).
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated?
How about a Handmade Holiday, where everyone buys each other a handmade gift?!
Any funny holiday memories or stories you’d like to share?
A funny memory from last year was when my family decided to give each other gifts we found in my parents' basement. It's rather cluttered & they often lose things down there, so we found some pretty nice stuff. Many "As Seen on TV" gifts emerged from the basement, as well as some unopened classic VHS tapes.
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday?
My new items are hand stamped cards & prints that I've made from some linocuts I've been creating.
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
I'm very excited to see who comes out since it's a new show. I can't wait to share my artwork with others.
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: green
To live in: blue
To look at: blue
To create with: brown
That inspires you: red
Medium you:
Love to work in: paint
Tend to get frustrated with: sewing
Would love to learn: crocheting or more knitting
You most admire: clay
Favorite musical artist of the moment: I don't listen to much pop music...I'll have to go with Jonny Lang
Favorite all-time musical artist: U2
Favorite movie: Love Actually
Favorite food to eat: chocolate ice cream
Favorite food to cook: tacos
Favorite place you’ve been: Olympic Peninsula
Place you’d love to go to: Italy
For more information about Art By Bethany, visit their website http://www.artbybethany.net/!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Alliday Artist: Meet Lollywood!
Tell us a little about yourself and your business.
My name is Casey and I live in Tahlequah with my creative fiancé Ross! I started Lollywood one afternoon at work when our server was down and all we could do was surf the web. I looked up tutorials on making polymer clay jewelry and that night I made my first piece! Now, I’ve graduated college and work at a university and run Lollywood at night! My favorite things are Hello Kitty, Glee, The Sims 3, and reality TV.
What do you create? I make really fun jewelry, accessories, and drink coasters!
What do YOU love about the products you make?
I love getting feedback from people who see my work. Everything just kind of makes you laugh and smile, it’s a great feeling having people appreciate it.
Where do you find inspiration? Japanese culture, woodland creatures, bright and colorful patterns, and good food (I love cupcakes, so why not add a face to it and make it a necklace?)
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why?
Halloween! My birthday is November 1, so growing up I had a lot of costume birthday parties. I’ve always loved dressing up and staying in character. Also, who doesn’t love the candy aisle at Halloween???
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated? I would create “Love your Single Friends Day!” It would be February 13th so they wouldn’t feel left out when Valentine’s Day came around! Everyone would send each other cards saying why they are awesome and we’d all eat pizza and chocolate!
Any funny holiday memories or stories you’d like to share?
I worked at a haunted house one Halloween.. I did it on a volunteer basis and was a clown, a goblin creature, and a scarecrow! I probably didn’t scare anyone.. I had the worst growl/roar!
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday?
Well, I will have a lot of stuff that people haven’t seen before in my online shop. I have coaster sets and mix and match coasters that can go with almost any home décor! I also make feather headbands now.
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
I’m excited to see all the other crafters.. I always want to get something from everyone!
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: gray
To live in: green
To look at: pink
To create with: pink
That inspires you: turquoise
Medium you:
Love to work in: polymer clay
Tend to get frustrated with: feathers
Would love to learn: sewing with a machine
You most admire: painting
Favorite musical artist of the moment: The Glee kids!
Favorite all-time musical artist: Brand New (circa “Your Favorite Weapon”)
Favorite movie: Heavyweights (Disney movie from 1995)
Favorite food to eat: Chicken Salad Sandwich from Lenny’s Sub Shop
Favorite food to cook: Mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese
Favorite place you’ve been: Disneyworld
Place you’d love to go to: Tokyo
For more information about Lollywood, visit their website at www.shoplollywood.com!
My name is Casey and I live in Tahlequah with my creative fiancé Ross! I started Lollywood one afternoon at work when our server was down and all we could do was surf the web. I looked up tutorials on making polymer clay jewelry and that night I made my first piece! Now, I’ve graduated college and work at a university and run Lollywood at night! My favorite things are Hello Kitty, Glee, The Sims 3, and reality TV.
What do you create? I make really fun jewelry, accessories, and drink coasters!
What do YOU love about the products you make?
I love getting feedback from people who see my work. Everything just kind of makes you laugh and smile, it’s a great feeling having people appreciate it.
Where do you find inspiration? Japanese culture, woodland creatures, bright and colorful patterns, and good food (I love cupcakes, so why not add a face to it and make it a necklace?)
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why?
Halloween! My birthday is November 1, so growing up I had a lot of costume birthday parties. I’ve always loved dressing up and staying in character. Also, who doesn’t love the candy aisle at Halloween???
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated? I would create “Love your Single Friends Day!” It would be February 13th so they wouldn’t feel left out when Valentine’s Day came around! Everyone would send each other cards saying why they are awesome and we’d all eat pizza and chocolate!
Any funny holiday memories or stories you’d like to share?
I worked at a haunted house one Halloween.. I did it on a volunteer basis and was a clown, a goblin creature, and a scarecrow! I probably didn’t scare anyone.. I had the worst growl/roar!
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday?
Well, I will have a lot of stuff that people haven’t seen before in my online shop. I have coaster sets and mix and match coasters that can go with almost any home décor! I also make feather headbands now.
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
I’m excited to see all the other crafters.. I always want to get something from everyone!
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: gray
To live in: green
To look at: pink
To create with: pink
That inspires you: turquoise
Medium you:
Love to work in: polymer clay
Tend to get frustrated with: feathers
Would love to learn: sewing with a machine
You most admire: painting
Favorite musical artist of the moment: The Glee kids!
Favorite all-time musical artist: Brand New (circa “Your Favorite Weapon”)
Favorite movie: Heavyweights (Disney movie from 1995)
Favorite food to eat: Chicken Salad Sandwich from Lenny’s Sub Shop
Favorite food to cook: Mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese
Favorite place you’ve been: Disneyworld
Place you’d love to go to: Tokyo
For more information about Lollywood, visit their website at www.shoplollywood.com!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Alliday Artist: Meet Gleeful Peacock!
Tell us a little about yourself and your business.
I am a mom of one fabulously creative and fun eight year old girl and I have been married to the love of my life for 10 years. I work full time and run Gleeful Peacock in the evenings.
What do you create? I design unique, colorful and artistic jewelry and accessories. I strive to make items that you can not find anywhere else. I started my business to keep life colorful and to focus on the beauty in life.
What do YOU love about the products you make?
I love that people notice them when someone wears them. Customers always tell me that every time they wear one of my pieces they get comments and compliments. I love that I make pieces the people notice!
Where do you find inspiration?
I find inspiration in every day life. When the trees start to bloom I notice more pinks and purples in my work. When dandelions pop up in my yard, I want to work with yellow. The other day I was inspired to make a necklace based on a sea green truck that was pulled up next to me at a light.
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated?
Funny you should ask. I create new holidays all the time! One of my daughter’s favorites is ‘Happy Sandal Day’. Every spring on the first warm weekend we paint our toenails and we go shopping for sandals. We usually end the day with putting our toes in the new spring grass. It is a fun way to celebrate the new season.
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday?
I am constantly changing out my inventory based on my newest inspirations, so I know there will be new designs that are shown for the first time at Alliday.
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
I love seeing my crafty friends and meeting new friends. I am also so happy that it is the end of June since I will have a few weeks to rest and really gear up for the show!
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: Yellow
To live in: A little bit of every color
To look at: Aqua Marine
To create with: Turquoise
That inspires you: depends on the moment!
Medium you:
Love to work in: Paint
Tend to get frustrated with: small beads
Would love to learn: screen printing
You most admire: glass blowing
Favorite musical artist of the moment: Ray Lamontange
Favorite all-time musical artist: Jack Johnson
Favorite movie: Grease
Favorite food to eat: Mashed Potatoes with cheese
Favorite food to cook: cookies
Favorite place you’ve been: Gig Harbor Washington
Place you’d love to go to: Greece
To learn more about the Gleeful Peacock, check out their website at www.gleefulpeacock.com!
I am a mom of one fabulously creative and fun eight year old girl and I have been married to the love of my life for 10 years. I work full time and run Gleeful Peacock in the evenings.
What do you create? I design unique, colorful and artistic jewelry and accessories. I strive to make items that you can not find anywhere else. I started my business to keep life colorful and to focus on the beauty in life.
What do YOU love about the products you make?
I love that people notice them when someone wears them. Customers always tell me that every time they wear one of my pieces they get comments and compliments. I love that I make pieces the people notice!
Where do you find inspiration?
I find inspiration in every day life. When the trees start to bloom I notice more pinks and purples in my work. When dandelions pop up in my yard, I want to work with yellow. The other day I was inspired to make a necklace based on a sea green truck that was pulled up next to me at a light.
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated?
Funny you should ask. I create new holidays all the time! One of my daughter’s favorites is ‘Happy Sandal Day’. Every spring on the first warm weekend we paint our toenails and we go shopping for sandals. We usually end the day with putting our toes in the new spring grass. It is a fun way to celebrate the new season.
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday?
I am constantly changing out my inventory based on my newest inspirations, so I know there will be new designs that are shown for the first time at Alliday.
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
I love seeing my crafty friends and meeting new friends. I am also so happy that it is the end of June since I will have a few weeks to rest and really gear up for the show!
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: Yellow
To live in: A little bit of every color
To look at: Aqua Marine
To create with: Turquoise
That inspires you: depends on the moment!
Medium you:
Love to work in: Paint
Tend to get frustrated with: small beads
Would love to learn: screen printing
You most admire: glass blowing
Favorite musical artist of the moment: Ray Lamontange
Favorite all-time musical artist: Jack Johnson
Favorite movie: Grease
Favorite food to eat: Mashed Potatoes with cheese
Favorite food to cook: cookies
Favorite place you’ve been: Gig Harbor Washington
Place you’d love to go to: Greece
To learn more about the Gleeful Peacock, check out their website at www.gleefulpeacock.com!
Alliday Artist: J & B Jewelry!
Tell us a little about yourself and your business.
We are a husband and wife team that design, create, and sell, our hand crafted jewelry in local art shows. Our names are Jodi and Bill Robinson, and our business is J & B Jewelry. We have been selling our jewels since 2002.
We are a husband and wife team that design, create, and sell, our hand crafted jewelry in local art shows. Our names are Jodi and Bill Robinson, and our business is J & B Jewelry. We have been selling our jewels since 2002.
What do you create? Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings, Anklets
What do YOU love about the products you make? Bill - He loves the natural materials and the variety of beads. Jodi - I like that we create wearable art and it is fun to sell something that I have made.
Where do you find inspiration? Jodi - Bead magazines, Bead shows, TV shows, and just selling something inspires me to make more jewelry. Bill - Designs that occur in nature.
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why? Jodi - Labor Day, because I don’t have to go to work and it is a paid holiday.
Bill – Memorial Day, because it is the beginning of Summer and it is a paid holiday.
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated? I would like every Monday to be considered
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday?
Yes, we went to Tucson, AZ and bought a ton of beads in February and have been creating new things since then.
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show? I like that it is an art show and we get to meet new artists.
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: Bright
To live in: Green
To look at: Red
To create with: Turquoise
That inspires you: Silver
Medium you:
Love to work in: Jewelry
Tend to get frustrated with: Knotting silk or having to untangle silver chain
Would love to learn: Metal smith to create rings
You most admire: Oil Painters
Favorite musical artist of the moment: Black Eyed Peas
Favorite all-time musical artist: Third Eye Blind
Favorite movie: Cold Mountain
Favorite food to eat: Ahi Tuna
Favorite food to cook: Salmon
Favorite place you’ve been: Tulsa River trail
Place you’d love to go to: The beach
To learn more about J & B Jewelry, check out their website at www.jandbjewelry.com!
Alliday Artist: Meet TrashyTrashyTrash!
Tell us a little about yourself and your business. What do you create?
I paint tee-shirts with animals from cryptozoology, such as Bigfoot and Yeti. I also make jewelry and accessories out of items of trash, vintage buttons, and other natural elements.
I paint tee-shirts with animals from cryptozoology, such as Bigfoot and Yeti. I also make jewelry and accessories out of items of trash, vintage buttons, and other natural elements.
What do YOU love about the products you make?
I love pretty much everything about everything that I make, call me crazy, but it's true. I just love the process, using my hands to make/create new things that amuse me, and hopefully others ...
Where do you find inspiration?
Just my regular ol' life happenin' inspires me, I can find inspiration in everything.
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why?
Earth Day. I think people should always give trash a second chance to be something great and beautiful, show it a lil' love. Keep the earth happy and green.
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated?
I don't know that I would make any new holidays.
Any funny holiday memories or stories you’d like to share?
The holiday memory that stands out to me the most right now is Easter when I was seven years old, I think. My parents hid eggs for us, of course, but there were seven eggs that had paper with letters on it, they were cut apart from each other like a jig-saw puzzle. My brother and I pieced it together, and it spelled Jamaica. My parents had gotten plane tickets and we left the next morning and went to Jamaica. It was pretty awesome. I wish I could have an egg hunt turn out that great again, hahaha.
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday?
Yes. I am always making something new.
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
The chance to set my items up and have people see them, hopefully the said people, like what they see.
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: Any.
To live in: Green.
To look at: Green.
To create with: Any.
That inspires you: Any.
Medium you:
Love to work in: Trash.
Tend to get frustrated with: Drawing.
Would love to learn: Sew my own clothes.
You most admire: Trash.
Favorite musical artist of the moment: Blonde Redhead.
Favorite all-time musical artist: Beck.
Favorite movie: Fifth Element.
Favorite food to eat: Pizza.
Favorite food to cook: Stir-fry.
Favorite place you’ve been: Holland.
Place you’d love to go to: Greece.
To learn more about TrashyTrashyTrash, check out their website at www.trashytrashytrash.etsy.com!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Alliday Artist - Meet Theraganics!
Tell us a little about yourself and your business.
My name is Stephanie Thurman. I own an organic bath & body company right here in Tulsa called Theraganics – which stands for therapeutic organics. My husband, sister, and brother in law have recently joined me in helping us expand. We are dedicated to using only all natural ingredients and the finest essential oils for scent.
My name is Stephanie Thurman. I own an organic bath & body company right here in Tulsa called Theraganics – which stands for therapeutic organics. My husband, sister, and brother in law have recently joined me in helping us expand. We are dedicated to using only all natural ingredients and the finest essential oils for scent.
What do you create?
We create some of the finest handcrafted all natural soap you’ll find using the traditional cold process method which leaves in the retained glycerin. We’ve perfected all of our soap recipes to provide luxurious lather that leaves your skin moisturized without all of the chemicals and detergents typically found in other products. We also have excellent creams, bath bombs, lip balms, lotion sticks, and will be constantly introducing more products!
What do YOU love about the products you make?
I love everything about our products! I’ve struggled with skin issues for the majority of my life – after switching to using chemical free products I’ve experienced a 100% change for the better. We use everything we make on ourselves. I love being able to not only educate people about product ingredients, but I’ve received some very heartwarming feedback from customers who have told us that our products change their life after suffering from various skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis and eczema.
Where do you find inspiration?
My inspiration not only comes from my own experience with skin issues, but seeing so many other people who have no idea where their problems are coming from when it’s the very products they use daily causing irritation.
The Alliday Show believes that everyday should be celebrated as a holiday! That being said, which holiday do you wish were everyday and why?
I wish everyday was Earth Day – that way people would consciously be doing things in their everyday life to be more green – every day.
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and how would it be celebrated?
It would be a holiday where everyone uses natural soap for one day! For most people that’s all it takes – one use and they’re hooked!
Any funny holiday memories or stories you’d like to share?
One Christmas when I first started making natural soap I gave everyone in our family soap for Christmas. At first they thought it was a little strange but now it’s become a must have!
Will you be unveiling any new goods at Alliday?
We sure will! We are developing an all natural hand sanitizer and also hair care products!
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Alliday Show?
We are looking forward to meeting everyone. We love to talk to people and show them our excellent products.
Rapid Fire Questions!
Your favorite color
To wear: Black
To live in: Green
To look at: Yellow
To create with: Green
That inspires you: Green
Medium you:
Love to work in: Soap – is that a medium?
Tend to get frustrated with: Anything sticky!
Would love to learn: Pottery - clay
You most admire: Glass
Favorite musical artist of the moment: Nacho Sotomayor
Favorite all-time musical artist: Journey
Favorite movie: Neverending Story
Favorite food to eat: Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
Favorite food to cook: Spaghetti
Favorite place you’ve been: Hawaii
Place you’d love to go to: Alaska
To learn more about Theraganics, check out their website at www.theraganics.com!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Our First Flyer
Hey world! Here's a flyer for you to start spreading around! Please use it freely! Getting closer everyday!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
CALL FOR ARTISTS!!!
It's time to get your applications in, lovelies! You've got until May 19th for the Early Bird fee but apply promptly as spaces will fill up quickly! Let your creative friends and family know too! We'd love to be a newbie's first! ;) Visit our website, www.allidayeveryday.com for more information!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Welcome!
Welcome to our blog! Make sure to check out our website for show details and our Vendor Application!!! If you know folks who like to create, pass along the information to them! Only five months away! Are you as excited as we are???
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