Introducing our first vendor!

I'm so excited to start giving you a sneak peek of what you can shop for at Bloom Market!

To kick off our vendor highlights, I want to introduce you to Hillary of April Sky Pottery!

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Hi!  I'm Hillary Shields, owner and creator of April Sky Pottery.  Being an art major in college, I have always loved creating.  Thankfully, my current job as a flight attendant allows me to be able to continue my passion for art.  Not only do I love the proccess that is involved in ceramics, I also love that my pieces are functional and can be used every single day.  

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I personally can't wait to see her pieces in person. They are gorgeous! To see more of her work, visit her site at aprilskypottery.com!

coming up...

over the next few weeks as we lead up to our big event, i will be adding posts here about each of our vendors! so excited to give you a sneak peek at their work so you can look forward to seeing it all in person!!

be sure to go to our customer faq tab for all the info about Bloom Market!

spread the love!

I received the Bloom Market postcards yesterday! So exciting! Seeing it in print always makes it feel more official! Hoping to get these beauties in the hands of many! Help spread the word and invite your friends to come shop at Bloom Market -- Nov 9 & 10. Don't forget to "like" our facebook page too. You can click on the link right over there ----->

our 2012 vendor line-up!

I'm so excited to announce our vendors for this year's Bloom Market! In the upcoming weeks, I will be highlighting each of these artists so you can see a sneak peek of their work and what you can shop for in November! As you can see by the list below, we have a GREAT variety of handmade items that will be for sale! Please help us spread the word! Share our blog with your friends or have them like our facebook page! www.facebook.com/bloommarket

Antonia from Delicious Box Studio

(selling gift tags, note cards, cupcake toppers, treat bag toppers, favor bags, 

mini journals, treat  boxes, and more!)

Katie from K8ESPL8S (Katie's Plates)

(selling lettered signs from license plates)

Emily from Ornave Aromatherapeutics

(selling vegan bath bombs, milkbath, lip balm, candles)

Lane from Periwinkle

(selling headbands, curlicue scarves, and crocheted bags)

Amy from The Refugee Sewing Society 

(selling knitted scarves & accessories, aprons, jewelry, bags, blankets & more)

Ethan (selling his paracord bracelets for boys and girls)

Pam from The Wishing Box

(selling beaded earrings, bracelets, necklaces, handstamped earrings & bracelets)

Stephanie from Two Bees and a Blossom

(selling tote bags, wristlets, purses, headbands, and more)

Jeri from Expressionaries

(selling chalk mats, hand painted chairs, flower pens, holiday banners and more)

Robyn from Blessed by Two

(selling crayon wallets, coffee coozies, burlap tote bags, key fobs and more)

Mary Jane from I Y Q

(selling reversible purses)

Beth from BLT

(selling mixed media canvases and hand painted frames)

Rebecca from Scrapista

(selling mini scrapbook albums, banners and more)

Natalie from Sugar & Spice

(selling knitted & crocheted hats, scarves, flower clips, shawls, bags, table runners, and more)

Rachel from The Pea and Me

(selling notebooks and bookmarks)

Hillary from April Sky Pottery

(selling ceramic bowls, jars, jewelry holders, dishes)

Carol (selling beaded watches, jeweled Christmas ornaments and baskets)

Kristie from Spare Time Artisan

(selling men's bowties)

Jane from Janie Janes

(selling aprons, bags, Christmas stockings)

Ingrid from BEADINGrid

(selling earrings, bracelets, necklaces)

Lori from Too Cute Tutus

(selling fabric tutus and candy necklaces)

Mary Beth from Blossom Creek Designs

(selling earrings, cuffs, necklaces, broaches)

Jill from To Market To Market

(selling table runners, button bookmarks, organic vanilla)

Denise from Aqua Verde

(selling candles, jewelry, cross bottle sculptures)

applications!

So tomorrow is our deadline for vendors to apply for Bloom Market! We already have a great line up, but would love to see some more great booths at our show!  So if you're thinking about being a vendor, why wait!? Just do it!  Its such a fantastic venue, there will be eager shoppers hoping to get some Christmas shopping done and you will have a blast!  Great exposure for your business!  Holla if you have any questions at all! You can email me at bloommarketinfo@gmail.com!

It's Booked!

I'm excited to announce that our second Bloom Market is in the books! Mark your calendars for:

November 9 & 10, 2012

located in historic downtown Buford in

The Tannery Hall

I will be posting more details as I get them! If you are interested in being a vendor, be on the lookout for our application process to open soon!

it's here!

I'm super pumped about today (a bit nervous, too, I will admit!).  Tonight is our first night of BLOOM MARKET!  I can't wait for you all to see what's in store for you. Our vendors have been working hard and it will certainly show!  I can't wait for you to see their beautiful creations!

Hope to see you tonight (or tomorrow morning!!)!

directions

1. click on the link to the right for directions to Bloom Market at Reunion Subdivision.
2. print out those directions. or if you are tech savvy...then plug in the address into your fancy iPhone, Android, or GPS!
3. get in the car.
4. go pick up a friend or 2 or 3 (or neighbor, family member, you get the idea).
5. drive to Bloom Market (with your cash or credit card of course!!) (oh...and your shopping bag!).
6. shop til you drop (but eat a cupcake first!).

SEE YOU THERE!

don't forget!

First of all I just want to say how proud I am of each of the women who will have their crafts displayed this weekend! Each are so unique and I'm so happy to be able to have this venue for them to show off their creative talents! My whole goal in doing this was to help promote those who make handmade things...and I'm so happy these women came on board to participate in our first ever Bloom Market!!

Now...on to business...just a reminder (and how could you forget!?) that there will be cupcakes and coffee for our shoppers on our opening night...this FRIDAY, October 14!  Shopping hours are 6 - 9pm.   Also, remember to bring a shopping bag to make your shopping easier. (we have back-up in case you forget).  And last reminder...INVITE YOUR PEOPLE!  Please bring friends with you...we would love to see you all!

Vendor Highlight #12

And last but not least...me.  My new business name is "Three Bees Design" (it has multiple meanings to me).  Over the past 13 years, I've been working as a graphic designer. Since having children, the work has become less and less because motherhood duties call.  I'm really hoping that I can venture into this crafting world and start selling my things online. Once I get a website up and running, I will let you know!  I'll still keep my foot in the graphic design world as well.

My main product that i've been brewing over the past few years is creating custom silhouettes. I've made a few for friends but just haven't had the time to pursue it more. I just love the idea of taking something so classic, like silhouettes, and putting a modern twist to them. I use fun, modern, coordinating fabrics behind each silhouette to be framed or wrapped on canvas. I will be taking custom orders at Bloom Market. These are timeless treasures that you can keep on your wall to remind you of those sweet little profiles that too quickly change over time! Below is a photo of my dear friend Katie's foyer. I did these silhouettes of her 4 adorable children. Just an example of what you can have!

I just wish i had a foyer like hers! And below is one of the silhouettes up close:

I will also be selling my "petal pins" (flower pins/clips to put on your shirt, hat, purse, clip in your hair), "petal headbands", "bloom rings", and pillow covers.  Here are a sample of some of these:

So there you go. That wraps up all 12 vendors. Isn't it exciting to see what everyone is making? I can't wait to see it all myself!  And I can't wait to see all of you this weekend! whoo-to-the-hoooo!! :)

Vendor Highlight #11

4 more days until BLOOM MARKET! yay!

Our eleventh vendor is Natalie. She is a mom and VERY talented pianist! The last time I heard her play, I was blown away!! Among her other talents is crocheting. And this is where the vendor part comes in!  She will be selling some of her creations at her booth.

Here is a sample of what you will find at her booth, "Sugar & Spice":

 beautiful crocheted purse!

such an adorable beanie hat with super cute flower! 

(and it sure does sell being on that adorable baby girl!)

It's a good time to cozy up with one of her handmade blankets! 

Make sure you stop by to see all of Natalie's handiwork for yourself! She will also be selling crocheted belts, scarves, flower hair accessories, and trivets. A great variety! Bloom Market is THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY!! Tell all your friends and see you there!

Vendor Highlight #10

I've known Rachel since she was a young girl. She has always had a unique, artistic flair about her that I love. She is in college now and is an aspiring artist! At Bloom Market, she will be selling some of her handmade notebooks/journals, bookmarks and prints at her booth, "The Pea and Me".

Look at her fabulous handiwork:

These handmade notebooks would make a great Christmas gift!

This little pig print is too cute! 

Please come support Rachel (you know all college students are needing funds!) and stop by her booth at Bloom Market!

a few things for you to know!

I hope you all are getting excited about shopping at Bloom Market! Thought I would let you all know that we will be accepting cash and CREDIT CARDS (any kind!).  THAT is important information, no?  So no limits on what you can buy! :)

Also, at an attempt to help save our universe (ha!), we would love for you to bring your own shopping bag! (no worries if you forget though...we will have some available!).

And finally...on our opening night (Friday) there will be CUPCAKES.  Did you hear me?  I said CUUPCAAAKES!! Yay for you! AND coffee for all you addicts out there!

So PLEEEEEZE spread the word for us!! Tell everyone you know. Your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc!! You all don't want to miss it!  Details & directions are on the right sidebar...right over there --------->    -----------> ------------->

Vendor Highlight #9

I have known this vendor for a very long time...during my fun teenage years (yes, braces & big hair)! She was one of the youth helpers in our church. I spent a lot of time with her family and they were very dear to me. I haven't seen her in years...so Bloom Market will be a mini-reunion for us!

Teresa makes super, adorable little girl's clothing. She uses vibrant and fun prints that would surely make any little girl feel pretty!  Check out her talent in these photos:

If this cute Christmas dress comes in a 3T or 4T...I will be snagging it. [Just so you know]

And how cute is this little number. the colors, the flowers, the polka dots...oh my!

So just another sweet taste of what you will find at Bloom Market...FRIDAY, OCT 14 & SATURDAY, OCT 15!!  Come by and see Teresa and all her sewing glory!

Vendor Highlight #8

Our next vendor will be traveling down from NashVegas. I mean Nashville.  But she is a true Georgia girl at heart.  Robyn and I used to be neighbors before she and her family decided to up and leave us!  We have always shared the love of crafty, handmade things.  Since moving to Nashville, she has ventured into more sewing (with her fancy new serger) and making all kinds of cuteness!!


At Bloom Market, Robyn, "Blessed By Two," will be selling her adorable little girl tutu's.  She has made one for each of my girls and they are precious!!  She will also be selling bottle cap necklaces, scrabble tile pendants, coffee cup cozies, crayon wallets, covered button bookmarks, bean bags, and ruffle rosetta purses (can you say overachiever!?).  She is like me...filled with ideas and wants to dabble in so many different things!  


Here are a couple of her "Ruffle Rosetta Purses" and one of her tutus for you to see:

All of these things will make fabulous Christmas and/or birthday gifts if I do say so myself! So be sure to stop by Robyn's booth "Blessed by Two" and see all of her goodies in person!  We are only 1 week away til shopping begins!! woot woot!