THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEASON!!

From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who came out and supported us through this holiday shopping season. We are so grateful to have such loving customers like you!! All of the kind words and support really make this a joyful hobby!! Now that things have started to calm down, we will be taking a much needed break during the month of January, but will resume our production in February. We’ll keep you updated once we have some shows in the queue, but for right now, we’re kicking back to relax and give our hands a break. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces out and about in early 2012!!
Cheers to a prosperous and bountiful New Year!!
Much love,
Melissa and Lew

Here's to the Holidays!

So here we are in the final days of November.  As unbelievable as it may be, the year is coming to an end and we’ve got the Holidays coming at us at a rapid pace. What to do? HAVE FUN, SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS AND GO SHOPPING!!! Here is where we’ll be…..

DECEMBER 2011
Friday December 2 and Saturday December 3 -
 I Made It! for the Holidays

I Made It! for the Holidays is a craft market wonderland that will pop up in Bakery Square on Friday, December 2nd from 5 – 10 pm and Saturday, December 3rd from 11 am – 6 pm. More than 80 regional artists will offer truly unique wares handcrafted here in our community. Enjoy hands-on craft activities, demonstrations, music and sweet treats. Bring your shopping list and cross everyone off in one trip while supporting the local economy at the same time. For more information, or to meet our artists visit www.imadeitmarket.com.

Tuesday December 6 - “Handmade for the Holidays”  – Craft show benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of the North Hills. Show will take place from 8:00am-5:00pm in Assembly Hall at UPMC Passavant Hospital McCandless campus. Hall is located on the 1st floor across from the chapel. Free admission and open to the public!

Saturday December 10 and Sunday December 11 – Bazaar Bizarre Cleveland West Side  - from 10:00am-6:00pm both Saturday and Sunday at the West 78th St. Studios - 1300 West 78th Street – 1305 West 80th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Visit the Bazaar Bizarre website for more info!

Fall Update!!

Hello all of you lovely people! Here we are in the midst of October, leaves are falling at a steady pace and the smell of campfire is more prevalent in the air. We taking advantage of the last of the outdoor flea and antique markets to stock up on supplies and ready ourselves with the holiday shopping season/frenzy!!

If you’ve been thinking about having some custom items made from your own items, please do not hesitate in getting in touch with us sooner as opposed to later. We have set a deadline of November 15 for any custom orders, so that we can have them done by December 15 for your holiday gift giving needs. With our schedule of upcoming shows, we must keep our production goals attainable, so please contact us soon if you intend to have your family heirlooms turned into beautiful handmade gifts with more sentiment than you can imagine!

Here is where you can find us in the near future:

OCTOBER 2011
Saturday  October 22 – Artisan Market in the Strip

*Artisan Market is located in the historic Strip District at the corner of 20th and Penn across from Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. Market is open from 9:00am – 3:00pm, Rain or Shine (market takes place inside of an open air building.)

NOVEMBER 2011
Thursday November 3 and Friday November 4
 - Christmas in Fox Chapel Holiday Boutique
Preview party on Thursday from 6:00-9:00pm and show on Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. Free admission and open to the public. Show benefits the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank – food and $$ donations will be accepted both days.
Saturday November 12 - Handmade Arcade for the Holidays!!! -11:00 am-7:00 pm at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, downtown Pittsburgh. Click here for more info!

DECEMBER 2011
Friday December 2 and Saturday December 3 -
 I Made It! for the Holidays 

I Made It! for the Holidays is a craft market wonderland that will pop up in Bakery Square on Friday, December 2nd from 5 – 10 pm and Saturday, December 3rd from 11 am – 6 pm. More than 80 regional artists will offer truly unique wares handcrafted here in our community. Enjoy hands-on craft activities, demonstrations, music and sweet treats. Bring your shopping list and cross everyone off in one trip while supporting the local economy at the same time. For more information, or to meet our artists visit www.imadeitmarket.com.

Tuesday December 6 - “Handmade for the Holidays”  – Craft show benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of the North Hills. Show will take place from 8:00am-5:00pm in Assembly Hall at UPMC Passavant Hospital McCandless campus. Hall is located on the 1st floor across from the chapel. Free admission and open to the public!

Saturday December 10 and Sunday December 11 – Bazaar Bizarre Cleveland West Side  - from 10:00am-6:00pm both Saturday and Sunday at the West 78th St. Studios - 1300 West 78th Street – 1305 West 80th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Visit the Bazaar Bizarre website for more info!

Just a reminder for all of you…..

 Oh, and one more thing for you…..

This message brought to you by your friends at Whimsical Wonders!! Hope to see you out and about soon!

 

 

2011 Holiday Deadline for Custom Orders

Due to our demanding schedule of shows throughout the final months of the year and our full time jobs, we must impose a cut off deadline of  November 15 for any custom orders, which would be completed by December 15 for pick up. This is for anyone who is looking to have custom items made from their own silverware or for anyone who has a specific request for chimes. Please do not hesitate to call 412-262-2002 if you have any questions regarding this policy.

HELLO SEPTEMBER!!

 Now that September has arrived, we’ve started planning, purchasing, prepping and producing for the next four months of shows, straight thru the end of the year. We are busy as beavers building dams and we’re excited to bring our goods out to the world. If you’re looking for something fun to do or you need to get a start on your holiday shopping, come check us out at one of our shows!! In addition to the fun stuff we make, you’ll always find other talented artists who have awesome stuff to offer as well. Here is where you can find us for now, and as we hear back from shows we’ve applied to, we’ll be updating our schedule with more dates. Remember, you can always contact us directly if you have any questions or requests for custom items or orders.

SEPTEMBER 2011
Saturday September 3
– Artisan Market in the Strip District* (please see below for more info on the market)
Saturday September 10 – Artisan Market in the Strip District
Saturday September 17 – Artisan Market in the Strip District
Saturday September 24 – Artisan Market in the Strip District
Sunday September 25 – East End Food Co-op Art Harvest Market. This delightful afternoon of art, crafts and music takes place under the big white canopy tent on Meade St. from 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm , right in front of the Co-op. For more info on the EEFC, click here.
Wednesday September 28 -Craft-o-Tron’s (Tronny) 1st Birthday celebration, taking place at the Farmers Market at Whole Foods Pittsburgh from 4:00pm-7:00pm.

*Artisan Market is located in the historic Strip District at the corner of 20th and Penn across from Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. Market is open from 9:00am – 3:00pm, Rain or Shine (market takes place inside of an open air building.)

OCTOBER 2011
Saturday October 1
– Artisan Market in the Strip District
Sunday October 2 – Foxburg Festival in Foxburg, PA. 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. Click here for more info about the Foxburg Festival!
Saturday October 15 – Artisan Market in the Strip District
Saturday October 22 – Artisan Market in the Strip District

NOVEMBER 2011
Thursday November 3 and Friday November 4
– Christmas in Fox Chapel Holiday Boutique
Preview party on Thursday from 6:00-9:00pm and show on Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. Free admission and open to the public. Show benefits the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank – food and $$ donations will be accepted both days.
Saturday November 12 – Handmade Arcade for the Holidays!!! -11:00 am-7:00 pm at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, downtown Pittsburgh. Click here for more info!

DECEMBER 2011
Saturday December 3 and Sunday December 4 –
I Made It! for the Holidays – 11:00 am – 5:00 pm each day at Bakery Square on Penn Ave. in the brand new Google building.


Tuesday December 6
– “Handmade for the Holidays” Craft show benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of the North Hills. Show will take place from 8:00am-5:00pm in Assembly Hall at UPMC Passavant Hospital McCandless campus. Hall is located on the 1st floor across from the chapel. Free admission and open to the public!

MORE SHOWS WILL BE LISTED SOON !!


 

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