As promised, here are pics from the Vendor Show. This year we had over fourteen amazing dealers. I tried to get shots from each booth, but my stupid cam batteries were dying. But hopefully this will give you an idea of what was shown.
So many wonderful things to see, so many creative booths to shop from, it was a treasure trove of shopping and sugar (frosting shots). What an evening. By nine I was stumbling around in a daze from seeing so many cute things and a sweet overload (the Mint 3 Musketeers Shot was the best!).
Pinwheels made out of old book pages and lots of Bingo cards and old sheet music. This booth of Marie's was adorable. Her sister Maggie threw a few things in as well. Maggie and I go way back and I had no idea that these two were related. Talent definitely runs in the family.
Tina's mannie stole the show with lots of soldered necklaces adorning her neck.
A lovely piece made by Dale of Sea Dream Studio. We were blessed to have her this year again, as she taught at the first PC. She is so very talented. And cute to boot!
Cute Jamie, not only organized the coolest paper swap, but had a wonderful array of vintage goodies to choose from in her booth, including these assorted letters. Which I know I'm going to wish I had bought more of.
Lovely bobbles of thread in old bins, all artfully displayed in her booth as well. Was a delight to get to meet her. And no, she did not look like Jo-Jo The Dog-Faced Boy (as she had warned she might due to a nasty case of poison ivy).
A flock of fancy, frilly, flamingo's frolic in Jan T's booth.
This wonderful jacket hung in Maggie and Marie's booth.
Frosting shots! Little tubs of sugar overload. Kept me dazed and confused. Someone with wishful thinking was hoping for liquor laced frosting...but nope, just sugar. These are strawberry and the chocolate! Not shown, the peanut butter and 3Musketeers Mint (my fave!). And yep, they are just little cups of nothing but frosting.
Loved this sweet little bit of ballerina outfit in Joanna's booth. She and Angela did a wonderful job of display all sorts of cute things.
Ann-Denise (the Queen of Crepe!), her booth was a frothy, confection of glitter and fun. As is she!
Sweet boxes that look like tiered cakes.
Three cheers for the red, white and blue.
Nancy had fun vintage cones and fun, vintage, Oriental paper lanterns. (And check out the cool slide show on her blog - she's amazing).
Carrie Gunning had some great art work in her booth.
I especially loved this piece.
Tea Dyed ribbons and buttons adorn this booth. All the vintage millinery was gone by the time I got back around. Dang it!
It was such fun. And there were so many more wonderful areas to shop, but my batteries were dying and I was unable to get shots of it all. Heat-felt thank yous to all that participated. We sure did appreciate all your wonderful, hard work.
I hope you enjoyed the vendor show tour. Thanks for looking.
Happy (almost) Thursday.
Man this really makes me wish I had , had the money !...gotta save up for next year for sure!!!! so many bells and whistles in the pics you did post. All of it is wonderful eye candy! Tina was the only PC in the class I took With T!m and Cheryl..but Carolyn and her crew were also in there with us which I always love being around Carolyn she is such a hoot! Denise Cook
Posted by: Denise Cook | July 01, 2009 at 09:12 PM
Such a beautiful post. Vendor's night was wonderful - so many talented artists at one location! I can't imagine a better opportunity to shop for top notch, quality gifts and goods. Plus an evening spent with amazingly fun and super gals! Thanks for including me - Angela
Posted by: Angela | July 02, 2009 at 05:21 AM
WHat great stuff! IT looks like such a fun time!
Posted by: jen R Sanctuary arts at home | July 02, 2009 at 05:43 AM
hey sweets,
eeekk everything looks fabulous!!
sounds like everyone had a great time.
wish i could have come down
oxoxo,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | July 02, 2009 at 05:45 AM
I SO have to be there next year! Ya'll are just down the road from me. SO many great looking things and the frosting shots......have never heard of those but am VERY interested!!!! Thanks for sharing the pictures from what looks like a fantastic weekend. :D
~Allie
Posted by: Allie | July 02, 2009 at 07:08 AM
OH MY -- such lovelies -- too too cute -- OK what did you teach - ?? YA know I love your 'stuff' - Kathy - ga
Posted by: kathy lowry | July 02, 2009 at 08:27 AM
oh, WOW!!! Cindy, this all looks SO amazing...your vendors really put on a show of their own...i don't know how you could even choose what to buy...it all looks wonderful and SO tempting!!!
Posted by: Lori | July 02, 2009 at 10:16 AM
talk about overload!!! what a fantastic assortment of serious goodness!!
Posted by: 3rdEyeMuse | July 02, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Look at all of that eye candy! I would have left with a lighter wallet.
Posted by: Kim | July 02, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Wow wonderful goodies Where would one begin?
Posted by: Becky | July 02, 2009 at 08:13 PM
The cake made out of boxes look adorable and I love the piece made by dale, it’s very artistic.
Posted by: area rug cleaning Los Angeles | July 03, 2009 at 04:31 AM
Hey Cindy!
Thanks for the shout out! Angela & I had a great time. Like I said before, I think we made the perfect pair. tee-hee!
she had all the hand crafted jewelry & I had the "stuff". Anyhoo, we loved every minute of it & definitely want to set up at the next "Big" retreat. :)
hugs, Joanna
Posted by: Joanna {sweet finds} | July 03, 2009 at 07:33 AM
Waaahhhh ..... I can't believe that I missed it!! It all looks so amazing, Cindy! And I saw that super-pretty photo of you on Ann-Denise's blog! You all look like you're having such a good time. I for sure won't miss out next year!!
xo, Andrea
Posted by: Andrea at Opulent Cottage | July 03, 2009 at 02:03 PM
Hi Cindy, great photos! Looks like you had a wonderful time. The tulle ballerina outfit with the millinery flowers was precious...Have a great 4th.
Debra
Posted by: Debra | July 03, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Wow,
Looks like I could have spent a lot of time and money there!
Very fun!
Happy 4TH,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | July 03, 2009 at 04:37 PM
oooooooh la la !!! Love it all!
Posted by: Vicki C | July 04, 2009 at 12:20 AM
I am one green Yankee ! Oooo000hhhhh's and Aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh's my friend!
Darlie
aka "LiBBy BuTTons"
Posted by: LiBBy BuTTons | July 05, 2009 at 01:56 AM
Just one more reason I'm sorry I missed it! I'll be checking out some of the cowgirls' blogs. They are a talented bunch! BTW, I checked out Nancy's slideshow-WOW! and I loved the music she selected.
Posted by: patti mullican | July 05, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Wow- looks like such a great event. I love looking at vendor booths, always looking for some inspiration, and you gave me plenty!
Posted by: Beth Leintz | July 06, 2009 at 05:25 AM
I've been hearing wonderful praises about your event!Congrats, it looks wonderful!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | July 06, 2009 at 05:50 AM
Oh so yummy, thanks for sharing!!!
Hugs,
Mary
Posted by: Mary | July 06, 2009 at 07:26 AM
Wow, Cindy, loved your tour of those beautiful booths! Pretty, pretty, pretty!
Posted by: Marilyn | July 06, 2009 at 09:45 PM