Crafty Momma

By Juleann on January 22, 2013 – 7:01 pm

Wowzers it’s been a long time since my last blog post! How to wrap up the year… New house and a wonderful baby girl named Lilly with several craft shows scattered throughout that time.
So now that things are “somewhat” settling down, Lilly is “somewhat” on a routine, this creative momma will be getting back into the studio. Well kinda back into the studio first I need to finish setting it up and then hopefully my hands will be holding a torch, wool, and heck throw in some beads and sequins too! That is of course if the lovely Lilly will agree to it. Which brings me to the point of this particular blog post, the balance of creating/being an artist and being a full time mommy (as I type as quickly and quietly as possible because I was able to sneak away from underneath her!). The princess will be 4 months soon (ok well she is four months now hahaha) so I know I still have a very big learning curve to handle and luckily I have the opportunity to make my own schedule (seriously I do not know how moms that have a 9-5 job do it! I applaud you!)… ok well that wasn’t long I will be back hopefully in a short bit, this crafting mommy is being beckoned!

Ok where was I… yes the balancing! Well clearly Lilly’s side of the balance greatly outweighs my need to make but I am truly loving it right now. But it is also strange how my mind is constantly going on what will this year bring as far as shows, pieces, new endeavors. I luckily have a few crafty mommas I can console in and figure out this crazy new life. So I may not be getting into my studio as much, well really at all, at the moment but I did at least get to test out doing craft shows last year with Lilly by my side. Between my mother, father, and wonderful husband’s help I did three craft shows with Lilly, since I am breast feeding she becomes my little show stopper at events (Yes she is my most beautiful piece of work I’ve made and no she’s not for sale =P)

So here is to the new crafting year, to many of Lilly’s first milestones, to me hopefully holding onto some sanity… here’s to a wonderful crazy ride that I am on for the rest of my life ~ being a Crafty Momma!!!

Aaaaaand this post officially took me two weeks to complete! I hope this gets easier… but somehow I feel that my crafting life has just started to become beautifully complicated!

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Get Ready for Mothers Day!

By Juleann on May 8, 2012 – 5:31 pm

Next Event ~ Several reasons why I am pretty excited about this weekend! To start its the first PA Guild Show at Rittenhouse Square in Philly (Friday May 11 – Sunday May 13 Booth 126). It will be a weekend of crafting with the Art Star Craft Bazaar happening as well. Don’t have something yet for your mommers? This is the perfect time to grab that last minute handmade gift or even better yet bring her out to the show on Sunday for a just you and her day! Show some love for your mommers this weekend… And speaking of Mothers Day I will have to say my second reason for being so excited is this would I suppose technically be my first Mothers Day!

My Little Peeplet ~ Well we’ve been thinking and we decided on the name Lilly =D My husband and I are so excited about our new addition to our little family. Which of course got me thinking of her first outfit she would be sporting (as my husband rolls his eyes after explaining it to him hehehe) So the theme being Owls… Hoola is pretty excited about having the theme be after her! So yup it will def have to be a way cute Hoola onesie with oooooh I don’t know maybe some bling with her name?! This may be a new fun adventure with wearableJULES BABY! Oh this child of mine will be so decked out in cuteness I don’t know if I can handle it!! I will post a picture once this onesie has hatched =D check back again to see for yourself.

We Have a Winner! ~ A few weeks ago I had posted a pole of guess if I was having a blue or pink peeplet =) I said there would be 1 lucky winner of a Peep-Peep pin for whomever guessed the right color. Drum Role Please!!!!! Congrats Gerry Baylor you just won yourself a Pink (Fuchsia) Peep-Peep Pin. Please click HERE to contact me and send me your address and your way cute Peep-Peep will be flying on her way.

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We Are Having a Pink Peeplet!

By Juleann on May 1, 2012 – 1:27 pm

My Little Peeplet ~ How exciting! We are having a little girl =D She is definitely swimming around quite a lot, apparently she’s just like her mama who doesn’t like to sit still for a moment! I can already tell that some of these shows I am signed up for are going to be a bit difficult not buying all sorts of things for her. Just very very excited for this peeplet to join our lives.

Craft Show Review ~ This past weekend was the first craft show of the year for wearableJULES at Crafty Balboa April Showers. This was the second year of attending the show and I have to admit its a lovely indie craft show. There are 45 vendors at the top of their game. The beginning of the show generally runs a little slow but by the last half traffic picks up (both years). This is not a huge money maker, but for the price of the booth + short hours + low overhead = a pretty good show to get your name out there and add a bit of cash for your business. Major downfall is parking… I was lucky enough to get a prime spot but last year took me 45 minutes to find a spot. All in all though I give this show a thumbs up and will hopefully do the show again next year.

More Shows To Come ~ Happy to announce wearableJULES will be attending for the first time the Baltimore Artscape this year from July 20-22. I have been told several years now that this is a must attend show. Plus I love Baltimore so I always love a reason to go! Once I find out more details about booth location I will be sure to let you know closer to the event!

Fave Gifts To Give ~ Sometimes you don’t need a reason or holiday to give a gift. Check out these artists I saw this past weekend at the Crafty Balboa Show (just in case you couldn’t make it out Saturday)

Imaginative Resilient Jewelry ~ Stevie Lynn

Gotta Love Some Letter Press Goods ~ Mello Press

Screen Printed Housewares ~ Kaye Rachelle Designs

Laser Cut Housewares & Accessories ~ Masters of None

I’ll Be Needing These Soon! ~ Brooki Ellen Designs

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First Show of the Year!

By Juleann on April 19, 2012 – 10:43 am

Here we go! First craft show of the year will be wearableJULES second appearance at the Crafty Balboa April Showers on Saturday April 28! WOOHOO. At this show there will be plenty of Peep-Peeps to go around to put a smile on everyone’s face and of course wearableJULES BABY. Peep-Peep Hoodies will be available and perfect for the spring time weather, light, cute, and oh so comfy.

My Little Peeplet ~ Lining up shows for this year has been a little tricky but really falling into place! Compared to last year when I was basically doing a show every single weekend, I am trying to be very aware and only do 2 shows a month and leaving August & September open. Almost half way done (19 weeks this past Tuesday!) how crazy is that? Had several midwife appointments and this past one we heard the heart beat and the little peeplet is doing quite well! I’m also finally starting to get my belly too. Here’s to getting back into the swing of things. Hope to see you out in two weekends in Philadelphia!

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My Very Own Little Peeplet

By Juleann on February 23, 2012 – 5:00 pm

So it has come to my attention that I have been slacking with wearableJULES and have not been posting or really in the studio for a bit. Yes I definitely needed a break from such a crazy year of many many shows and of course the Very Crafty Wedding. Which I do declare this has been long past due… some photos =D Check out the very sweet and kind words from Miville Photography.

Now onto the biggest news of all… If you couldn’t tell from the title, I will be having my very own little peeplet!! So super excited the due date is get this, our wedding was 9/10/11 and the due date is 9/11/12! How bizarre and wonderful. Right now I am 11 weeks and just starting to feel a little better. There you have it, the very much needed break of sleeping and taking care of my body. Within the next couple of weeks, and keeping my fingers crossed, this little peeplet will let me start working in the studio again with no nausea attached. There are lots of designs flowing through my head so get ready for them once my hands get back to creating.

There are shows lined up starting in May, but for now I just wanted to give my very loving and appreciative supporters of wearableJULES the wonderful news. Keep checking back for new posts about My Little Peeplet news and of course new shows and designs!

Much Love

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Give Handmade This Holiday Season: part 1

By Juleann on December 4, 2011 – 10:50 pm

Many things to talk about (since I took a small little break from blogging that’s a whole other story in itself). Topics of today’s post Fave Gifts to Give! Holiday ~ Upcoming Events ~ Craft Show Reviews ~ What’s New

Fave Gifts to Give! Holiday

Wahoo! Another year of Fave Gifts to Give! Holiday. I am pretty excited about this first grouping =) Help support independent artists this year for the Holidays! GIVE HANDMADE

Gorgeous One-of-a-Kind Textiles: Fabricatedends

Wishing I Could Eat These Bath & Body Products: Green Bubble Gorgeous

Reclaimed Fun & Funky Furniture: Never New Furniture & Design

I Now Have 3 Of Their Prints & Counting: Strawberryluna

Colorful Polymer Creatures: Bambi’s Clay Design

Try Not To Be Nostalgic! : Block Buster Graveyard

Upcoming/Current Events ~ Currently wearableJULES Felted Gems Series is being featured in the group exhibition at the Artisans Gallery in downtown Lancaster (right on Gallery Row) from now until the end of December. Next weekend on Sunday December 11 will be the Punk Rock Flea Market in Philadelphia. wearableJULES attended the summer version of the Punk Rock Flea Market and had a great time! Then the last event before the new year will be the Monster of a Show in Baltimore. Can’t make it to the shows? Check out the online store!

Craft Show Review

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman Holiday Fine Craft Show (Nov 2011) ~ As always, the organization for this show is really well done (always a plus) This was the first year the show was at the Lancaster Convention Center, so I was really excited to see how the show would do with the new venue. I personally thought it was great, as did most of the attendants at the show. Some however, liked it in a smaller atmosphere where parking was much easier to deal with (parking was free for artists). There is plenty of parking in downtown Lancaster, but lets face it when we can save money on free parking we love that (so unfortunately from what I remember parking was not free for attendees). There was of course the same caliber of fine artists as in previous years (but I do hope with the new program Emerge for emerging artists we will start to see new and fresh approaches to the fine craft world). Some down sides, breakdown… for me only living literally in a 15 min walking distance from the convention center it took 3 hours to load my car. The convention center only has 5 parking spots in the loading zone and maybe another 4 in the front of the building (which if you were in the back like I was the front was a pain). The coordinators tried to make it as smooth as possible so I give them a high-five for that, but it def needs to be addressed for next year. All in All ~ attendants was decent ~ booth fee was in the higher range ~ organization well done ~ spending habits of attendees low ~ wearableJULES will probably be applying again for next year

I Made It! Holiday Market (Dec 2 & 3) ~ Let me start with saying I love Pittsburgh… every time I go there I have such a lovely time with everyone involved. Ok so here we go! I will first admit that I am a complete procrastinator/have a billion things going on at once person, so when I had very very last minute questions for the organizers, I received a very timely response (Double High-Five) Setting up at the show was easy, parking was free (we sure do like FREE), and when I wasn’t completely sure about my location (Carrie who is beyond sweet and helpful) walked around the venue with me to choose a better lit area (yet another High-Five). Ok so the venue was in a great location, Bakery Square, down side no potties in the space, however the coffee shop just a few steps away allowed us to use their very clean restrooms. Also for food, there was a great sandwich shop (I had 3 in 2 days). Attendants was amazing (never a surprise with Pittsburgh), lower price points flew off the displays, and I am awaiting some orders for one-of-a-kind pieces (some people were waiting to get their paychecks). wearableJULES had rave reviews, but some people were really there to scope things out collect cards and do shopping from websites. All in All ~ attendants was amazing ~ booth fee was low ~ organization well done ~ spending habits of attendants medium ~ wearableJULES will be applying next year =)

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