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?

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?

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

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. :)

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/!

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!