February Featured Vendors

Vintage Style Valentine Gift Tags & Hanging Signs

Let's have a class - it is last minute, I know but I have the urge to create - and I thought some of you might be interested in coming too! I purchased these two hanging signs from Etsy this week - and I know we can recreate these for ourselves. If you like these, join me this Saturday at 10am at ARTifacts - we will have the images, the supplies - you bring your creativity and inspiration.

Pre-registration is required for this class to ensure that we have all the supplies that we need. The class is only $15.

Cheers!

February ArtWalk

The DCA newsletter for this weeks ArtWalk is out! Come see us this Thursday for First Thursday & our Birthday Celebration! Click the image below to see full size copy of newsletter.

Birthday Celebration

Hammered Copper Bracelet Class

I am so excite to announce that we are going on having classes here at ARTifacts again. I hope you all will enjoy the variety that we have to offer; and if you ever have a class you would like to see us offer - please let me know!

Hammer Copper Bracelet Class

On Saturday, February 20th, 11am to 1pm, Rachel Ison will be teaching a class on making these bracelets. You will even learn how to do the lettering on the bracelet.

This will be a fun class, and everyone will go home with at least 1 bracelet.

All classes at ARTifacts must be pre-paid. This class will be $30.

Stop by today to sign up for this class.

More for Valentine's Ideas!

Most of you know that at the top of our stairs to enter ARTifacts off of Strawberry Alley, you will see our display gathered from all of our vendor booth based on the season or the theme. This first photo is from our front display with a Valentine's Day theme. Ashley, my amazingly wonderful right hand gal, set most of this months display - and it looks great! The collection shown here has pottery by the Loose Potter, art cards by Gabriele, photo cards by Ashley, vintage hats from Vintage Mary, a coral and wood silver anklet from Pat Jones jewelry and handmade soaps from Dollar Scents. All perfectly pink and red gifts for this special holiday.

Last year, in Romantic Home Magazine (available at Hodgepodge) I fell in love with these Valentine Tussy's made by Elizabeth House. I decided then that I would have to make them for myself. But didn't get around to it in 2009. This year I did them! I made one for myself and then a few extra for the shop. One we will be raffling off as part of our Birthday celebration this coming Thursday night. The others are for sale.

So, what IS a tussy you may be asking! Traditionally they are any form of container, decorated and includes gifts. The idea is that you give them as gifts to your friends and family. The one shown here has vintage ribbon and lace, a vintage dollie, vintage 3 strand pearl choker, a Valentine hanging decoration that can be used after the other items have been removed from the tussy, and a vintage teacup and saucer.

Come sign up for our drawing to receive one of these fun vintage style tussies.

Cheers!

All New Valentine's Day Ideas

I have never been one to like receiving the typical roses and chocolates for Valentine's Day. Well, maybe chocolate...

I like it more when more thought is put into it. It is the holiday that we are supposed to show our loved ones how we love them. I don't think that "generic" gifts are really a great way to express that.

So, in the spirit of that - here are some gift ideas that I know I would love to give and/or receive - so maybe you would love to give and/or receive these too!

I love vintage jewelry. I can't tell you how many woman come in and try these on. But put these amazing pieces back because they just can't spend that much on themselves. Valentine's is a perfect time to splurge on the one you love.

Next - I know you have heard me go on and on about the transferware jewelry. Now she has added these amazing belts. The made the first one a few weeks ago - and Paige, ARTifacts and Hodgepodge owner, bought that one immediately. She just brought these in this week and they are all unique and an incredible price! And of course, she always has the pendants and earrings that everyone loves!



Earlier this month, Rachel Ison moved into ARTifacts and brought with her the most amazing wire wrapped jewelry. They are all beautiful and all perfect gifts. But this necklace is especially appropriate for the season.

Then I also love these new arrivals. They are handmade valentine decor. They add just a small touch of Valentine decor.

More to come in upcoming posts! I have plenty of Valentine gift ideas to find at ARTifacts.