Kim Pjecha

After days of happily rearranging pixels as a surface designer, Kim Pjecha loves to come home and make something real.  Last winter she made a pair of little red slippers for her niece from a felted wool sweater.  Now she has an etsy shop filled with slippers, hats, mittens and purses.  Everything is fun, useful and earth-friendly. Her etsy shop, Linkaa, features products made from upcycled wool, freshly felted and ready for a new life ~ make sure to visit to see additional designs!

Stop by Kim's table at Crafty Chicks to see her beautiful accessories and admire her craftsmanship in person ~ great gifts for the holiday and colder weather!

Laura Hudson

Laura Hudson, whose business is Simply Paperie, is a graphic designer who uses her love for colors and patterns to create beautiful paper products. This is Laura's second year at Crafty Chicks and she is thrilled to be back! 
Do stop by her booth to say hello and browse her collection of cards, calendars, gift tags, handmade journals and more - perfect gifts for friends, family or yourself! Visit here to order Laura's custom work, read her blog and find links to her other social media sites.

Allison Thompson

Allison Thompson of Shaw Girl Studio started her art journey as a diehard scrapbooker, eventually entering the diverse world of mixed media art. She uses collage, stamping, and painting to create whimsical one-of-a-kind pieces on canvas. 

You may have seen her art either at The Red Apron or at Payton's Closet, both in Liberty, Mo.  Allison has created special custom pieces for several clients with specific color or theme requests. Please visit her facebook page to see more of her art. She is excited to be a part of this group of super-talented crafty chicks!

Kirsten Brooks

Kirsten Brooks is the owner and creator of Arm Candy ~ a company born from her passion for handbags and accessories.  A purse can make or break an outfit, and Kirsten strives to give new life to repurposed fabric and materials to create one-of-a-kind pieces for her collections. Vintage fabric is one of her greatest passions so she incorporates them into her designs as often as possible.

While Kirsten is inspired by decades past, nature is also a huge source of creativity for her. Color combinations in nature are so harmonious ~ if they work in the great outdoors, they will be beautiful when incorporated in Arm Candy’s accessories! Kirsten's motto is Repurpose, Recreate, RELOVE. Visit her website here.

Clara Porter

Clara Porter has designed and made paperclip jewelry ever since she was thirteen years old. She started her business as a way to express her creativity and to offer fun and inexpensive jewelry. Each piece is hand crafted and made 100% out of paperclips and beads. The jewelry is fun, fashionable, and light weight. Any of Clara's designs can come in
silver or gold, an array of bead colors, and in multiple shapes. 

Make sure to stop at Clara's table for a lovely variety of jewelry to choose from for yourself or to give as a gift.
For more information visit www.claraspaperclipjewelry.com

Unleashed Pet Rescue

Unleashed Pet Rescue is putting together a terrific table of handcrafted collars, toys, treats and more!  The Unleashed team works daily with high kill shelters in the Kansas City area to pull "unwanted" dogs to safety and find them forever homes.  All proceeds from this sale will go directly to Unleashed Pet Rescue to help continue their life saving mission.

Stop by and find something fun for your pet, support a worthy cause, and learn how you can get involved. Remember, dogs need Christmas gifts too!

Lisa Jameson

Lisa Jameson of Redheaded ArtiTude is excited to be participating in the Crafty Chicks Show for the first time this year. Lisa comes from a scrapbooking background and has always wanted to try another medium.  Inspired by an art store sales clerk's suggestion to try mixed media since ANYTHING goes, Lisa was on her way to creating art where even your mistakes are cool!
Lisa now spends weekends at garage sales or thrift stores seeking items to paint. Her evenings are spent in the studio painting her finds with bright colors, big-eyed whimsy and a tad of folk art flair. You can find out more about Lisa and her artwork on her facebook page or her blog.

Leo & Lyla

This is Leo & Lyla's (Carole Reeves & Sabrina Stodgell) third year at Crafty Chicks!! 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!

Bootheel Gourds

Bootheel Gourds is a family endeavor. Father, Ted Brogden, a farmer for over 60 years, grows all of the gourds for the business in the bootheel of Missouri. Daughter Alicia Thomas and brother John Brogden help with the harvest, clean the gourds, then create wonderful birdhouses, feeders, ornaments, and more.

This is Bootheel Gourds' third year in a growing business and second year at Crafty Chicks.

Lucky #13!

With 62 days until show time, it seems a good time to begin introducing you to those who will be participating in the 13th annual Crafty Chicks Sale on November 24th.  So, during the following weeks before the show, please check back often to meet the participants and get a sneak peek at what each vendor will be offering.  We have gathered a large and talented group, offering a wonderful variety of wares perfect for gift giving or a treat for yourself!