New Charm & Carlsbad Street Faire

Hi!  Thanks for popping by.  Here's a new charm hot off the soldering iron.  It's been fun colorizing these old photos of ladies on the beach.  I just love their outfits.
If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, I'll be in Carlsbad, CA on Sunday for the annual street fair.  It's the biggest in the whole country!  I'll be there from 8 (gulp) until 5.  Find my booth by the Witch creek winery, at the top of the hill where Carlsbad Blvd. and Grand meet.  Hope to see you there!
Take care,
Martha

Celebrate May Day in Carlsbad!

 You're invited to come out to the Carlsbad Street Fair tomorrow May 1st from 8-5. Located in the heart of Carlsbad CA, Carlsbad Village Faire features over 850 unique vendors making it the largest street fair of its kind in the country. My booth is located near the corner of  Carlsbad Blvd. and Grand near the Witch Creek Winery #907.5. I'm busily soldering some new goodies right now, and I hope to see you there!

Take care,

Martha

Booth Views

Hi! Thanks to everyone who came out to the Carlsbad Street Fair. It was a great one, and I'm just sorry I didn't have enough of my charms to go around. It's been a challenge lately to keep up with demand, which is really a good thing. This is a view of my little booth. I got the wings for my dress form from a Halloween shop that was having a sale. I had to take them down later in the day because it got windy and I thought she might fly away.

What was I thinking when I made white tablecloths? Oh well, at least I can bleach them.
Hope you had a nice weekend. The weather here in CA has been gorgeous today, after some early morning fog (we call it "May Grey" which turns into "June Gloom") Have a wonderful day, and thanks for stopping by.

Take care,

Martha

Super Size Ornament!

Hi! Thanks for stopping by! I wanted to show you what I've been up to. My last show was a great success, and I really appreciate everyone who came out to Encinitas. It was a gorgeous day. At the show, a lovely lady asked me if I made my ornaments any bigger. Hmmmm, I thought, I don't but maybe I should. So I went to my favorite stained glass store, Alpine Stained Glass in San Diego, and found out they make beveled glass that's 6x9" So I hurried and bought some. The lilac ornament pictured is what I came up with. It was definitely more difficult to handle, but I love the way it turned out. I'll be bringing this one and more to the Palm Springs Villagefest tomorrow night, and the Carlsbad Street Fair this Sunday, May 2 from 8-5. I'll be near the corner of Grand and Carlsbad Blvd. if you're planning on going. It's been called the biggest show in the country, and it's fun for me because it's in my home town. Come by and say hi to me if you get the chance. Well, back to work!

Take care,

Martha

It's Show Time!

Hi There! It's the busy time of year for me, with shows sprouting up with spring. If you're in the San Diego area, I'll be at the Encinitas Street Fair tomorrow, Saturday April 23 from 9-5. It's a beautiful place for a show, and it's really close to the beach. Find me at booth #947 on Coast Hwy near "H" street, in downtown Encinitas, CA.

I'll be bringing more ornaments I've been busy working on, including loads of vintage flowers perfect for mom (Mother's Day is May 9th). Next Sunday May 2nd, I'll be at the Carlsbad Street Faire. Hope you can make one of them! Take care, Martha

My Girly Girl Booth

A great big thank you to Carlsbad!  It was a terrific street faire, and I am so grateful to all of you who came and so generously supported my business.  And thanks to the husbands, sons and brothers who allowed their wives, mothers and sisters shop for so long in my girly girl booth!  I know it's hard hanging out in a white, sparkly, tutu encrusted booth.  :) You are truly kind!  I always get a kick out of watching the men approach my booth.  They come to a complete stop outside of it, almost like they've hit an invisible shield that they can't cross.  It's very funny to me, and it happens all day long.

I'll be starting to upload the funky bracelets and necklaces I was selling at the faire on my website.  They have little lobster clasps on them so the charms can be easily added and changed.  Many are also made out of aluminum so they're lightweight and won't tarnish.  

Hope you have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!

Take care,

Martha

Street Faire Time!

Hi there!  Lucky enough to live in So California?  Well it's that time of year again for the Carlsbad Street Faire!  This is one of the largest street faires in California, and comes just in time for Mother's Day.  Come out and say hello to me, I'll be at the corner of Carlsbad Blvd. and Grand Ave. from 8-5  this Sunday, May 3rd.  I'm bringing lots of new goodies including new necklaces, bracelets and key chains for you to clip your favorite charms to.  Hope to see you there!

Take care,

Martha