Thanks!!

We just wanted to thank all of you who came to the show on Saturday! We had a lot of fun and almost 400 people come to see us! The show and our vendors have been featured in a couple of places the last couple of days... at Boutique Frenzy: http://boutiquefrenzy.blogspot.com/2009/07/simply-chic-craft-show-was-simply-so.html



Keli and Katie with Melissa Eves from Boutique Frenzy



and in the Desseret News: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705319183/Crafting-enters-the-technological-age.html

Here are a few pictures from the show as well...



Getting Set up

People lining up to come in


Katie and Cathy Davis of Provo Craft

Keli and Cathy Davis



Thanks again to all who supported us and a Special Thanks to Roberts Arts and Crafts and Cathy Davis from Provo Craft for their "Make-it, Take-it" booths and demonstrations and Boutique Frenzy for their continued support!! We got a lot of great responses from our shoppers and are excited to do another show! (If you'd like to be updated on when the next show is, send your e-mail address to simplychiccraftshow@yahoo.com or join our Facebook fan club on the side of this blog.)

2 Charming 2 Pass up!

Cynthia Mcbride and Jenifer Kimber, owners of 2 Charming, started out making their adorable charms and jewelry as a hobby, and everyone has loved them so much that there is no way they could not sell them! You will love the versatility and beauty of their charms and other jewels! Come see even more at the show this weekend!

Just Be... (Careful, you might get addicted!)

Just Be… is a company that celebrates the individuality in all of us. Purses are always embellished with unique appliques, trims, beads or hand dyed fabrics. Skirts are made so that you can pair them with a variety of different tops to create your very own look. We hope you enjoy wearing them as much as we enjoy making them. Remember…. There is beauty in individuality !!!

So Many Styles to choose from... How will you decide?

Scrubs, Scrubs, Scrubs- So Cute you just Can't Get enough!

Nadine, a local nurse, spends her free time making the most fashionable and fun scrub tops EVER! If you are looking to get away from the monotony and boring life of store bought scrubs and wear something that is unique, you definately need to stop by her booth at the show and see what she has to offer you!

Purusing Happiness and Sharing it along the way!

Kari (Owner of Custom Crafts by Kari) is a stay-at-home mom of two adorable and busy boys. In her free time she loves to craft and scrapbook. The hours seem like minutes while hiding away in her craft room. She is organized and driven to provide quality crafts that fit into anyone's decor.

*This Calendar is her favorite item to make. It's a 22x22 inch wood frame and about 13.5x13.5 magnetic calendar. It hangs by ribbon which is safely secured to the frame. What a fun way to keep track of the days!

*The picture frame holds a 3.5x3.5 photo and is just enough to add a simple touch to living room book shelf or a baby's room.

*Block letters stand on their own and can be Holiday words or monograms.

GG Gems- Gorgeous!

GG Gems specializes in sterling silver and gemstones. They mine out of Spencer Mines in Idaho and finish them off into beautiful jewelry and even pocket knives! A few of the things they sell include: genuine opal jewelry mounted in sterling silver, sterling silver pendants, earrings, bracelets and more. Check them out online and at the show!

One day, in July of 2006, Jari transferred jobs and wanted to update her look and was told that all she really needed to do was to accessorize.
Now, she had been reading about beading for about 6 months, so she decided to buy a kit and make something.
Bonnie would tell her how wonderful her jewelry was and her reply was "I made it this weekend". Soon she was creating her own designs.


Well, from that minute on Bonnie was hooked. She began making jewelry for herself. When the girls at work began asking Bonnie "where did you get that from?" she proudly replied "I made it". Soon Bonnie was selling her creations to the girls at work.

The two of them (yes, there are only two, if you don't count their other personalities) have combined their items and have created their website to show them off.

And now, here they are, two good friends from work joining forces and creating fabulous "Babble On Jewelry". We hope you enjoy wearing their creations as much as they enjoy creating them.

What an idea! Environmentally friendly and SUPER cute!

Want to reduce your carbon foot print? Interested in recycled items? Help me do my part! An Bláth Páipéir, means the paper flower in irish. Every flower I sell is made from 100% recycled materials. From phone books to brown paper sack!! Anything I can get my hands on to recycle!! I have enjoyed making these adorable flowers so much!!

You will enjoy them too! Come see for yourself!

Build your memories and publish them with no software to purchase!

Heritage Makers is the only Direct Selling, Hard-bound, Storybook Company! With Heritage Makers you create all of your projects in your own online, password-protected, personal publishing and creative center, Heritage Studio. Studio is easy to use and provides tremendous flexibility. There's no special software to purchase, or space to take up on your computer . . . you can access Studio from any computer, anywhere with internet access.
You can start with a blank page or choose one of our many free pre-designed community and professional templates to use in your projects. You'll enjoy the benefits of having complete control over how your project turns out. Your account gives you the ability to upload and organize photos to create meaningful projects. Our Products include; Hard-bound Albums, calendars, cards, cookbooks, scanning services, prints, canvas' and more! Show off your creations on blogs or send them to friends by email. Check out some of these awesome projects!

Heritage Makers was listed in Oprah Favorite Christmas Gifts 2008, and recently featured on Good Morning America as one of the best at home careers to have. So come and see what all of the excitement is about!
At the event we will be providing scanning services. Event Special - Mention "Simply Chic Craft Show Blog" and get 25 scans for only $5 (you must have copyrights for photos) !!!

Interactive Reading for all Ages

Usborne Books and More are Educational books that are very interactive and fun. There are many books for all ages, from infants to grandfathers. We are also very excited to introduce Kane/Miller Books to the whole lot as well. They compliment Usborne very well. My children enjoy books but I definitely noticed their excitement and love for books grow tremendously since I began this business a year and a half ago. Being a part of Usborne has been a huge blessing in our lives. Usborne Books are the Books Kids Love to Read!!!

Come see the great variety of books that Heather Cunningham has available at the show!

Something worth Hooting about!

(It's A Girl Thing": Special Features include: large paper flower embellishment, flower rub-on. Suggested pics for this layout: girls of any age having fun together, little girls playing dress up, a mom and daughter shopping trip, pics of all the girls in the family, pics of one little girl doing girly things)

Are you just UP IN THE NIGHT about scrapbooking? Our scrap kits offer you the chance to create a darn cute layout without all the hassle of thinking up an original idea, traveling to the store and shopping for the products. Each 2-page coordinating layout comes with paper, embellishments, photo mats and titles, ready for you to assemble using a picture of the finished layout and directions as your guide. Everything is packaged together in a sturdy cellophane bag and sent to your home. Let us be UP IN THE NIGHT so you don't have to be! Give Jaime Colmere and Leah Paddock a 'hoot' at the Show this weekend! See you there!

"Rock Star Boy":Special Features include: self-adhesive ribbon strips with the words "Rock King" and guitars printed on them, rhinestones, fun-fur, silver blue metallic paper guitar handle with strings, quote - "So What! I'm still a ROCK STAR. I've got my rock moves..." by Pink Suggested pics for this layout: boy playing air guitar, boy dressed like a rock star, boy singing into a microphone, boy in sunglasses, boy giving attitude, boy dancing

"Play in Pink":
Special features include: ribbon tags, paper butterfly embellishments, definition strip of the word "play" - to occupy oneself in diversion, amusement, or recreation
Layout works well for any pictures of a girl/girls at play, especially pics taken outside.

"My Sunshine":
Special features include: buttons, patterned paper strips and circles
Suggested pics for this layout: 5 pics of one child or 5 pics of multiple children, child/children playing outside

Beauty abounds at Simply Chic!

Paulette Willis, a Mary Kay consultant, will be joining our show this weekend. She has some wonderful tips for how to care for your skin and look your best. If you are looking for someone to steer you in the right direction, she is the one to do it! Come see her on Saturday and see what she can do for you!

Bring Your Family Back to Dinner!

Another exciting vendor for the show! Lynne Peck's Homemade Gourmet is sure to capture your interest AND your tastebuds!

"With Homemade Gourmet, I am able to help people put dinner on the table without spending a lot of time in the kitchen, or a lot of money on their groceries. The mission statement of Homemade Gourmet revolves around bringing families back to the dinner table. We are able to do this through our easy to use and versatile mixes and seasonings that cover everything from dips and breads, main dishes, and salads and desserts. There is a bit of everything for every taste. I show people how easy it is to be prepared for dinner, and I also help with ideas for meal planning, and bargain grocery shopping." -Lynne Peck

Most of Homemade Gourmet's main meals can feed a family of 6 for less than $2.00 per person. Lynne found Homemade Gourmet about 2 years ago after her little boy was born. She has always loved cooking, and could easily spend a couple of hours in the kitchen making a good meal. After her little boy though, she no longer had the time with that and a full time job. A friend took her to a Home Gathering for Homemade Gourmet. Lynne thought that the concept was great, but was not real sure about "quick fix" meals. Then she went home and tried some. Right away she and her husband both fell in love.

"The great thing to me about Homemade Gourmet is that it appeals to women like me who LOVE to cook and just don't have the time, and it appeals to women like my friend, who has always lived on boxed food and take out. Now everyone has an option of a home cooked meal without a lot of stress, time, or money." -Lynne Peck

Don't miss some wonderful eats and treats at the Show! www.HomemadeGourmet.com/LynnePeck

Deliciously Bowlicious!

Bowlicious Bowtique was started by a mom who was simply tired of buying her girls the "plain jane" grocery store hairbows or incredibly expensive boutique bows that would slip out of her daughters' fine hair.

She started making them on her own and now makes many trendy styles of hairbows, headbands, hats, flowers, and bracelets to fit any age! and BOY are they CUTE!!

All Bowlicious products are made to last. ALL ribbon ends are heat sealed to *never* fray. ALL bows are mounted to no-slip clips with rubber grips that will not slide easily and grip tightly to all hair types. Rachel also happily does custom orders!

FREE Tote! Simply Chic Stitches is Simply Wonderful!

Can you resist a tote? Can you resist a FREE tote? Only members may win the tote so register to become a member of Simply Chic Stitches and you'll automatically be signed up in the FREE tote drawing! Now a little bit about Simply Chic Stitches: Samantha Youngberg and Michele Barker are sisters-in-law who share common interests with their designs, decor, and hobbies while their kids are napping (hopefully).

They have started their little families with hopes of being able to stay at home with them. You would too if you saw how cute they are! Make sure to become a memeber, and then come see them at the Show in a week and a half!

CUTE!

Greetings From Cheryl

Cheryl has been creating homemade cards for over 10 years. She makes cards for all occasions - even the fourth of July. Many of her friends and family kept asking her why she didn't start selling her creations. Well, she finally officially started a month ago. We hope you enjoy them as much as Cheryl enjoys making them!

Cheryl doesn't have a website just yet, so that just means you will definately have to come to the show to see her beautiful works of art... and possibly even win 1 or 2 packs of greeting cards!

Accessorize in Paradise!

http://www.braziliansparadise.webs.com/ and http://www.braziliansparadise.blogspot.com/

Karina Wetzel's company, Brazilian's Paradise (Soon to be "Moda Brazil"), came to place about 1 year ago when she went down to Brazil to visit family. As she walked thru the craft stores, she couldnt believe how beautiful the handmade designs were, and that's how this came to be! All of Karina's jewelry items are handmade by her. What other things does she sell you ask??! Wallets, Fashion Handbags, Sunglasses and Beauty Bags!! These are all high end products, (that she herself loves) with great afordable prices. Make sure to always check out her website as she continues to bring you the Latest Brazilian Trends!

Here is one of her most popular Bracelets. They are made out of Acai Seeds the colors are very vibrant and will go well with any outfit!! She also accepts custom orders on these. Prices: $4-8

Come by and see the beautiful work that Karina has for you at the Simply Chic Craft Show. Anyone that signs up for a House Party will recieve 10% off all her products, Recieve a Free handbag(Chosen by Karina). She will also be having a buy 2 get the 3rd Free Promo(Jewelry) and A 5% 10% or 15% off promo at her Booth!

These handbags are the same ones you see at the Mall. The only difference is that they sell for $20-35 lower than the mall. They are sturdy leather, design inspired and High End Designs!