30 days until the sale!!

Diane and Madeline Tompkins

Tag Team Tompkins has had a busy year, selling their work at local and regional shops and shows and now through Etsy. They consider their letterpress art prints a nice success, growing the offering from 13, created in 2009, to a total of 24 prints that will be offered at the Crafty Chicks 2010 show. Diane and Madeline continue to enjoy creating their"DireWarning"originals and their framed hand lettered and hand-cut silhouette art. They are proud to be featured at Main Street Goods and Goodies, located in Liberty, Missouri, owned and operated by Gail Dugdale, Diane's sister, another Crafty Chick.

Cindy Ross

It's funny the first thing people say when they see the beads Cindy works with is, "Oh man, how can you see?" Cindy has been showing at Crafty Chicks since the beginning, 11 years ago. Her designs have evolved. Right now, she is into the old school tattoo look. It is a lot of fun to see her ideas come to life. When you love what you do it shows! Stop by and see her...just look for the crowd.

34 days and counting!

Shawna Stobaugh

Shawna Stobaugh is a creative artist whose illustration subjects are greatly inspired by her own life and things that surround her. Among all the things she illustrates, her favorite things are the ones that she sees daily. The style of her art is playful and almost child-like. She has a variety of items to share such as; prints, illustrated baby blocks, rub-ons, iron-on transfers, baby cloths with illustrations, illustrated wood plaques, pattern covered decorative boxes, cards, decorative letters, frames, tile magnets, pin-back buttons and assorted illustrated paper items.You can see more of Shawna's art & illustration at her websitewww.nonnaiandd.com

Michelle Spaw

Michelle is a mixed-media artist and paper craft designer. Her work for the Crafty Chicks Show will include collages, ornaments, and decorative lapel pins. You've probably seen Michelle's work in many of the creative magazines. Ask her about them when you stop by her table.

37 days until the show!

Mistie Gallaway

Capricious Traveler, recycled jewelry and home decor. Taking what is old, and giving it new life. This is Mistie's first year as a Crafty Chick, so stop by, talk about your travels, and make her feel welcome. I bet you might find a thing or two for your holiday gift giving!

Cindy Buehler

Cindy Buehler of Cinderelish is excited to be a part of Crafty Chicks for the first time this year. Cindy has been making pottery for about ten years. Her functional pottery is created from porcelain and embellished with sgraffito carving through black slip. The black and white carving is then highlighted by bright, modern glaze colors. Offerings include tiles, trays, cups, mugs and bowls. Cindy works from her home studio and Liberty, MO. She teaches classes at Red Star Studios. Her work is also available at STUFF in Brookside. Hot Chocolate would taste so much better in these beautiful cups!

40 Days until the show!!!

Ruth Donikowski

Ruth Donikowski always gathers a crowd at the show. One of her new creations for 2010 are these wonderful bottles. Fanciful and charming they are just waiting to hold all your hopes and wishes! Stop by to see these, as well as all her other creative offerings.

Molly Colvin

Molly Colvin is a mother with three children, a career, and a hobby. She began making hair accessories for her own "Fancy Little Princesses" and now she makes them for others as well. She is excited to be a 2010 Crafty Chick! Stop by to shop for your little princess!

44 days until the show!!!

Flora Chang

Flora is a full time designer/illustrator for Hallmark for the past 9 years. Her works are simple, sweet, and full of imagination. She is always trying to come up with new ways to incorporate her illustrations and her love of colors into the stuff she creates. Flora's latest creation is a series of interchangeable jewelries, including necklaces, rings and brooches featuring her adorable doodles and colorful fabrics. She will also have lots of her popular archival prints, badges, mini rubber stamps, hand-drawn doodle brooches and many other fun items at the sale.

Carole Reeves and Sabrina Stodgell

Leo & Lyla by Carole Reeves & Sabrina Stodgell are making their Crafty Chicks debut!! These two talented and devoted mothers offer a variety of hand-made modern children’s clothing. Although they specialize in appliqué shirts and onesies, they have several other adorable products for your modern miracle!

49 DAYS TILL THE SHOW!!!!

Fun, Funky & Chunky Jewelry

by Linda Maloney

Linda tries to bring a bit of nostalgia and whimsy into her designs. She likes to recycle by using as many re-found objects, beads and components in her jewelry as possible. Linda loves the tactile feel of the Mah Jong tiles and wonders how many games have been played with them, oh, wonders what stories they could tell! She is now using old Gumball machine charms, Monopoly and other game pieces in her game pieces long with Bakelite poker chips to make fun necklaces! The whimsical trees are all made in the manner of the glittery trees in the 1950's. These beautiful trees could find a place in your home. You will want to come early to see Linda, a new chick this year, and her wonderful designs.

(Cute doggie NOT for sale!)