61 days until the show!

Wonderfully Made Jewelry by Mindi Ogden

It is always a so fun to have new chicks in our show! Mindi is joining us for the first time this year. She makes whimsical, unique jewelry pieces - jewelry that can fit your personality and style! We see jewelry in your future!

Diane and Madeline Tompkins

Diane and Madeline are two of our founding chicks and have been with us for all 10 years! This mother/daughter team are both so very talented and each year have had wonderful art and jewelry items to sell. You may have seen them in a Curious Sofa show earlier this year! Visit their booth and try to make a purchase decision.....it is not easy!

Cindy Ross

Prepare yourself for large crowds! There is always one gathered at Cindy's booth! Her hand-beaded pins have become collectors items to so many. Her designs are so charming, we are sure you will be tempted. Also, Cindy has been a Crafty Chick for the last ten years! Woo-hoo!

Sandi Devenny plush characters

This will be Sandi's first year at Crafty Chicks where she will be featuring a collection of handmade plush. She strives to create plush with character and personality that will appeal to a wide array of individuals. Each piece is uniquely constructed and one of a kind, so make sure to get you hands on some before they are gone. 

Sharon Milleret and June Brock

If you have been to Crafty Chicks before, you probably have seen these chicks! They always have a wonderful selection of pre-owned treasures and antiques items. June uses antique molds to make lovely hand-painted ornaments. These are great gifts or maybe one for your own tree! Be sure to see what is new this year!

John Still's Felted Lambs and Mary Janes

This is John's first year in Crafty Chicks (only a real man can be comfortable with being a chick!) These adorable 100% wool felted animals and Mary Jane shoes are perfect for that baby gift. John will also have felted holiday bracelets. So don't be 'sheepish' and shy, be sure to visit John's booth with your Christmas list.

Tammy Smith and son, Murphy with Homemade Circus 

This is Tammy's second year at Crafty Chicks.  Tammy started making these birdcages and other wire pieces when she realized she loved the look of an abandoned circus or carnival she saw in England while on a family vacation. This has been a very busy year for her, taking her Homemade Circus on the road traveling to shows across the United States.  We're glad she's making us part of her itinerary.   

                                   

Jewelry by Patty Ross

You may recognize this lovely jewelry made by Patty Ross, a Crafty Chick for several years. She uses high quality metal materials and semi-precious stones in most of her designs. Some designs may have vintage components that she has repurposed. Patty got married this year.......her name may have changed but the jewelry is still beautifully hand-crafted. Be sure and stop by her table and congratulate the new Mrs!

Our list of participants for 2009 (our 10th Anniversary, believe it or not!) is now posted.  We're so excited about the talented group that has come together. In the next few weeks we will start our "chick picks of the week", so check back and get a preview of the work of this years talent. You won't be disappointed!!!

March came in like a lion in Kansas City! 

As the tulips and daffodils wake up so do the Crafty Chicks! The creative spirit is restless and, as we all know, you just have to let it out!

We have had lots buzz from the chicks as many are in other shows. (Of course, Crafty Chicks has to be their favorite.....right?) Tammy Smith has been working hard in her 'Big Top' making her Homemade Circus creations. She has upcoming shows next month in Roundtop, Texas, April 1-5, and a local show, Art on the Hill in Kearney, Mo. April 25. Art on the Hill is a great show and is in such a beautiful outside location.  Go to Tammy's link on our blog to get more info.  In fact, several of our chicks have Etsy shops.  Click on the 'Links' section and go shopping!

Let's hear it for Spring! 

We now know when Crafty Chicks will be this year. It is on Saturday, November 28 at Heritage Hall in Liberty. This is our 10th anniversary....is that diamonds or silver...actually, it is tin and aluminum?! Ha! No gifts, please. Just come and share a little shopping joy!

Some 'Chicks' have been busy and are in a show coming up at Curious Sofa in Prairie Village, Ks. on February 6 and 7. "Love Hurts", a Valentine Art Show, will feature Diane and Madeline Tompkins, Tammy Smith and a former 'Chick', Michelle Spaw. Their work is always fabulous, be sure to check it out.

What an incredible day we had!  Record-breaking crowds (and fog)!  We so appreciate everyone who came to shop and mingle.  

Our friends at Heritage Hall are generous hosts to us every year and we couldn't do this without them.

The show may be over but we will still be posting "chick" news throughout the year.  We look forward to next year, which will be our 10th Anniversary Show.

Be well and happy throughout the holidays.

08 Crafty Chicks

Here's a sampling from the show.

4 DAYS TO GO!!!!

Can you feel the excitement?  Hope you're getting all packed up and ready for a great day.  We have an awesome mix of talent this year. It will be wonderful to see our loyal friends who come to shop every year and to meet new ones. 

Heritage Hall will have a drop off for the Liberty Food drive.  They would appreciate any donations of canned goods for this worthy cause.

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As the holidays approach we want to remind you of our friends' sale, COOL STUFF, the following weekend.  

COOL STUFF

NOVEMBER 7, 5-9

NOVEMBER 8, 9-4

2300 FAYETTE ST.

NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO.

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11 days till the big day!!!!

Gretchen Finch and Cheryl Graham

Cheryl and Gretchen are two of the original Crafty Chicks and they are the coordinators of the annual event. They are great friends who share a LOVE of vintage buttons!

  

Cheryl will have her monogram painted canvases, unique collages in cigar boxes, little address books, picture frames and decoupage bottles.  New this year are lovely birds painted and collaged on small canvases.  Each piece is truly one of a kind and express her distinctive point of view.

  

Gretchen will have charming button collages, ribbon bookmarks, vintage button bracelets and necklaces. She has a love of folk art and has been creating unique paper clay sculptures for the last several years. A whimsical deer with a small red bird perched on the wire antlers will be featured this year. 

Sharon Millerett and June Brock

You never know what these two chicks will be bringing for the show.  They have the most wonderful antiques and pre-owned treasures.  To round it all off, June adds to the mix charming ornaments that were created using small antique butter molds.  Come by and see what they have new this year!

Sweet Sixteen - days, that is, till the sale.

Em Byerly's handiwork from '07 Crafty Chicks

Em Byerly is a second year Crafty Chick.  With her love of vibrant colors and patterns, Em is putting her sewing skills to work.  She will be selling "Rag Bags", each one a unique blend of fabrics and stitch work. They are all slightly different and one of a kind. She will have a few more surprises to entice you so come by and meet Em.

Danielle Mousley

This is Danielle's first year to participate in Crafty Chicks.  She's been a customer for the past three years and decided it was time to give it a whirl herself.  Danielle will be whipping up batches of versatile pre-made mixes for the upcoming holiday season.  Cookies, brownies, muffins, friendship tea, hot cocoa, holiday spiced wine and cider mixes are perfect for gifts or to keep for yourself.

  

Katie Larson

This is Katie's first year at Crafty Chicks, and she's excited to be a part of it!  All her products include paper or fabric, sometimes combining both.  A few of the things she'll be selling are quilted purses, paper fabric flowers, and cross-stitched monogrammed tags.

Come by and welcome a new chick on the block.