Cloverleaf Art & Fibre is at The Last Chance Sale This Weekend

This is your "Last Chance" to shop Cloverleaf at a craft sale before Christmas.  :)  Have a peak at their Facebook page for more details.

Last Craft Sales of the Year

I was finally deleting all the past craft sales and noticed that I only have one listed.  I peaked at Kijiji to see if the last one is truly....The Last Chance Craft Sale.  I found a few there.  I don't know much about them and think I am done for craft sales this year.  If you haven't found the perfect gift for someone you still have a chance this weekend.  :)  I am literally cutting and pasting from Kijiji so I apologize for the misaligned paragraphs below.

- Reaching Across Borders Craft Sale
Saturday, December 10, 2011 (10am-3pm)
Sunday, December 10, 2011 (10am-3pm)
College Jeanne-Sauve at 1128 Dakota St.

- The Last Chance Christmas Craft Sale
Sunday, December 11 2011 (11am-5pm)
Canad Inns, Club Regent Casino Hotel

1415 Regent Avenue West

- North Kildonan Community Centre will be holding a breakfast with Santa and craft sale on Dec. 11. Breakfast will be served from 10-12. Adults are $2 and children under 12 are free. We have lots of variety in crafters and will also be raffling off Jets tickets.  1144 Kingsford Pl, Winnipeg.  (10:00 to 15:00)

- Last Stop Christmas Shop Event
Westdale Community Centre
550 Dale Blvd.
Sat Dec 10th
10am - 3pm
Free Admission
Free Door Prize Draw
Free Samples
...
The following vendors will be at this event with great items for sale!!
Avon -Stocking Stuffers and Gift Packs
Betty B Creations - Ivory and Beaded Jewelry
Boston Terrier & Pug Rescue - Pet Related Crafted Items
Creative Memories - Traditional & Digital Scrapbooking Supplies
Dangleicious Designs - Beaded Jewelry
Diva's Desire - Personal Care & Adult Products
Epicure - Gourmet Food Items & Cookware
GeorgeAnn Art & Craft - Wood Sculptures, Photo Gifts, Stuffed Toys
In Your Space - Christmas Block Lights
Jolica - Sterling Silver Jewelry, Hand Bags, Wraps
Laurie's Caramel Twisties - Caramel Twist Treats
Lidz 4 Kidz - Hats, Superhero Capes, Swaddle Blankets
Norwex - Cleaning & Personal Care Products
Pampered Chef/ Enchanted Grove - Kitchen Tools/ Alpaca Products
Pretty Bird - Feather Headbands, Earrings & Hair Extensions
Retro Glitz - Vintage Costume Jewelry
Scentsy - Warmers and Wax
Stella & Dot - Jewelry & Hand Bags
Sweet November Treat Company - Baked Goods
ViSalus Sciences - Weight Management
And Much Much More....
Join us on facebook

- Holiday Craft & Book Sale
Benefitting The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, GLAAD and The Mercury Phoenix Trust

        

When:       Saturday, December 10 and Sunday December 11, 2011

                10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where:      250 Cathedral Avenue, Corner of Charles Street and Cathedral

                Avenue off Main Street

Come do your holiday shopping early and help support three great charities!!

- Craft & Bake Sale

The Rafter F Equestrian Centre

4180 Waverley Street

Winnipeg Man.

Ph 262-2356

Tables $15

There Will Be A Raffle

50/50 Draw

Hot Cider & Coffee

Still a few tables left.

Tons Of Fun & Shopping

Gift Certificates Available for Riding Lessons

December 10,2011

10 -5

Lilypad's Christmas Open House on Saturday

Vineyard Sale Rocked

I didn't make it to the Manitoba Craft Council one but my girl and I did make it to the Vineyard sale.  It was two floors of awesomeness.  We just buzzed through because my 4 1/2 yr old wanted to go to Chapters for a date but collected lots of cards of potential buys, picked up some chocolate tree ornaments again from Decadence Chocolate because they were such a hit with the kids last year, some treats from the $1 baked table, and a couple art magnets from Wendy Lee.  The cards I took were mostly for items for me so I will visit them again after Christmas since this is a time for giving. ;) 


Bernettes.etsy.com for her handmade pillows,
Love & Life for a potential sign for the lake,
Pure Paper Extract for their baking inspired prints and clothes,
Skill Toys Canada for potentially using for a block party,
My daughter wants a doll made by Jill Zurzolo,
and I plan to get a few bibs from Lilypad.

I love that there were many new tables.  It was also INSANELY busy which is great for the crafty people there.  Hope lots of you got there and/or other craft sales this week.  I am off to enjoy this beautiful day.  :)

Splendor By Connie Schroeder

Connie Schroeder grew up on a farm just east of Inglis, MB.  Several years ago she started Splendor where she creates handmade, high end costume jewelry.  The materials she uses are copper and brass, semi-precious stone, fresh water pearls, crystal and glass.

Connie is not local now.  She married an American gent and is now living in Greendale, WI.  Even though she lives in Wisconsin she is a Canadian prairie girl at heart and still visits Inglis in the summers so I thought it would be just fine to talk about her here.  ;)  Her prairie love of big open sky and the rolling hills of the parkland region has helped to form her aesthetic. 

"The beauty or splendor of my pieces are just a small reflection of the true splendor of creation."

Some Splendor pieces can also be found locally at the Yogi Bare Bath'n' Relax in Roblin, MB.  135 2nd Ave NW Roblin, MB.

This Week's Craft Sales

I ended up getting to the R.A.Steen Craft Sale Saturday and Crescentwood Community Centre on Sunday.  This weekend is another with a great selection of craft sales.   I am going to try to visit my favourite sale, The Vineyard, along with the Manitoba Craft Council one.   I haven't been able to make it to the Manitoba Craft Sale yet so I am really hoping to get there this year.  Here's some of your craft sale choices for the weekend:

Ride'N'Palooza Craft & Trade Show
Friday, November 25th (6pm-9pm)
Earl Grey Community Centre
360 Cockburn St. North
Ride & Play area open for children & craft & trade store in gym.

Manitoba Craft Council's Handmade Holiday Sale of Fine Contemporary Craft
Friday, November 25, 2011 (5pm-10pm)
Saturday, November 26, 2011 (10am-5pm)
318 Ross St (Just West of Princess St.)

Vineyard Craft Sale
Saturday, November 26th (10am-4pm)
782 Main St.

Mall in the Hall

Saturday, November 26
 (10am-4pm)
Glenwood Community Centre

27 Overton Street (St. Vital)


Valley Gardens Community Centre Holiday Craft & Bake Sale
November 26th, 2011 (10am-3pm)
Valley Gardens Community Centre
218 Antrim Rd
www.valleygardenscc.com

Annual Oakville C.C. Christmas Craft Sale
November 26th, 2011 (10am-3pm)
Oakville Community Hall
55 PTH 331
Oakville, Manitoba

Winterfest Craft Sale
Saturday, November 26, 2011 (10am-3pm)
Teulon, MB
Teulon Rockwood Centennial Centre
Hosted by the Teulon Area Farmers Market and we are striving to have all our vendors "make it, bake it, or grow it!"

A Handmade Christmas Sale
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Seven Sisters Falls, MB

Art From the Heart on This Weekend!!

Online Shop Sells Handmade In Manitoba Products

Sylvia of Dashing Parcels is one of my readers and also loves Manitoba handmade items.  You cannot go wrong with liking me and locally made handmade goods.  ;)  Dashing Parcels is gift giving made easy.  You do not have to leave your house to peruse craft shows or gift shops.  You can shop from your couch.  I am obviously a lover of craft sales but cannot pass up online shopping.  It is so convenient and it is awesome that she has a large selection of Manitoba made gifts.  This is what Sylvia says about Dashing Parcels:

"Dashing Parcels is an online gift shop of unusual and unexpected objects. Many of our items are handcrafted by Manitoba Women Artists. Wonderfully made, exquisitely executed gifts from the heart.  Artfully designed quality products perfect for your gift recipient or yourself.  Whether you need a token of gratitude, an expression of love or a ‘just because’ gift, you will be able to find just the right thing in our collection. Artfully designed quality products perfect for your gift recipient or yourself." 

Sylvia is having a giveaway on her blog for a hand painted silk scarf by Winnipeg artist Rebecca Cramer.  Have a peak at her website and blog and do some Christmas shopping from your living room.  :)

Just The Goods at R.A.Steen Craft Sale This Saturday

I believe I should title this my annual Just the Goods update because I love her bath products so much I am always excited with how her business is growing and growing.  I think I have posted notes on her half a dozen times.  :)  I got a newsletter from Just the Goods today and there are new items to look forward to as well as many retail locations to find her simple but luxurious bath and body products.  With body products I feel like the less ingredients the more pure and amazing they are.  Why do products need a list of ingredients that you cannot pronounce?  They need to have all the crap in it to make their cheap ingredients stay together and perform how they should.  Have a peak at Just the Goods because her products are truly as advertised.  She blends simple, pure, natural ingredients and they feel and smell awesome.  You are not smelling a man made perfume, you are smelling nature at it's best.  Here's some of her newsletter and check the bottom for the other craft sales that you can find her at this season:
"Just the Goods is thrilled to announce the launch of two new products!
First, an effective vegan liquid roll-on deodorant completely free of aluminium/aluminium salts, parabens, propylene glycol, and other suspicious ingredients. This item is the result of two years of dedicated research and testing, and it has stood up to all kinds of challenges initiated by a range of testers including roofing and other manual labour, long bike rides on hot days, and the super-stressful big event jitters. Available in four varieties, please click here for more information: http://www.justthegoods.net/?page_id=670.

Next, an invigorating and deodorizing vegan foot scrub tat tingles and tantalizes while bringing your tired feet back to life after a long day! Finely ground walnut husk provides effective exfoliation while aloe vera and vegetable glycerine provide moisturizing slip. Peppermint essential oil stimulates and tea tree oil offers a reliable clean. Please click here for more information: http://www.justthegoods.net/?page_id=134.

At this time, a variety of vegan face masks are also under development. We're quite happy with them so far, but want to make sure that -- like everything else we offer -- each type is fully researched and tested before going public ;-) Stay tuned!

Oh! We've also updated our website to draw together the list of our most popular products for babies and children, as indicated by parents and other caregivers. For your convenience, please find this list here: http://www.justthegoods.net/?page_id=707.

Collaborations

Just the Goods is very happy to team up with local makers to offer hand crafted collaborations. 

First, our partnership with Winnipeg-based eco-friendly jewellery collective Jake+Cleo offers a carefully selected pairing of JTG all-natural fragrance with silver jewlery in a handmade gift bag. For more information, please click here: http://www.justthegoods.net/?p=614.

Next, Just the Goods is currently developing gift sets in partnership with Orange Lily Raw Foods and Catering. A wide range of options will soon be available. Find out more very soon on Facebook, Twitter and Just the Goods' website!
 
Retail Options

Just the Goods is pleased to announce the ongoing availability of our products in Winnipeg at Sew Dandee (105 Osborne Street) and Mondragon (91 Albert Street). Sew Dandee carries a wide selection of items including the complete facial skin care line, fragrance, body butter, and gift sets. Mondragon carries a smaller selection of facial skin care products, toothpaste, and fair trade shea butter based shaving solids, which are exclusive to Mondragon.

And, in a few weeks, Ragpickers Anti-Fashion Emporium (216 McDermot Ave.) will be carrying a selection of fragrant and pampering items -- stay tuned for details!

Just the Goods is also thrilled to announce that a diverse line of products is now available at Wicked Green in Red Deer, Alberta (#119 5301 43rd Street). 

Craft Sales: 

Saturday, November 19

R A Steen Community Centre Fall Craft Sale

980 Palmerston Avenue (Wolseley)
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
Saturday, November 26

Mall in the Hall
 
Glenwood Community Centre

27 Overton Street (St. Vital)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
Wednesday, November 30

Holiday Shop
jake + cleo studios
(contact me for address details) 
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 3

Crafty Minions

Aqua Books

274 Garry Street (Downtown)
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
Sunday, December 11

The Last Chance Craft Sale
Canad Inns Club Regent Casino Hotel

1415 Regent Ave. W. (Transcona)
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m."

Where I'll Be This Weekend.....

I am going to one of my favourite sales this weekend....the R.A.Steen Community Centre Fall Craft Sale.  I know there are MANY sales this weekend but I have always liked this one and it is simple and in walking distance.  Hope everyone can get out to one this weekend.  I think there is a sale in most ends of the city so there are no excuses.  ;)  Hope you have a great week!!

Craft Sale Cancellations and Current Information Updates

I had an email from the promoter of the Selkirk Snowflake Craft Sale and she said that the show had been cancelled and many people went to it this weekend and were disappointed that there was nothing going on.  They said they read it about it on my blog.  I was told a couple of months ago by a crafter, and one of my readers, that it was cancelled and I removed it from my page then.  I find it a little strange that many people showed up there and I haven't had it posted for weeks so I am thinking they may have read it somewhere else and may be mixing it up.  I just want to remind my readers to check back here often to see if there are any changes.  I try to keep on top of things and if you know of any craft sales no longer on, please email me.  Also, a reminder that there are a couple Facebook pages about local crafters.  I like reading them but I am not affiliated with them.  ;)

I am looking forward to many of the up and coming sales and I hope you are all excited too.  :)  If you are a crafter and will be at any upcoming sales I would be happy to do a post on you and where you can be found.  Email me at handmadeinmanitoba@gmail.com.  Happy craft shopping!!  :)

Upcoming Craft Sales For Weekend Nov 4-6th, 2011

Just thought I should start my reminders of the up and coming craft events happening in Manitoba.  It is good idea to space out your Christmas shopping so why not start now?  :)  There are MANY fun craft sales and remember that next week is also the In Plain View Studio Tour.  Look below to find out what is happening in our craft world.  :)

In Plain View Self Guided Studio Tour
November 5th & 6th, 2011 (noon to 5pm)
For more information and a map of the studio locations please see inplainviewwinnipeg.com

Morden Craft Sale
Saturday, November 5 (10am-4pm)
Access Event Centre (formerly the Morden Community Centre)
111 Gilmour Street
Morden, MB

Beausejour, Manitoba Craft Sale
Friday & Saturday, November 4 & 5, 2011
Beausejour, MB

5th Annual MHV Craft Show
Saturday, November 5, 2011 (10am-4pm)
Mennonite Heritage Village Museum Auditorium
#12 Hwy N., Steinbach, Manitoba
Admission is free
Home for the Holidays Craft & Gift Show
Saturday, November 5th (9am-6pm)
Brass Lantern Banquet Centre
Steinbach, MB
Showcase your homemade and handmade items and gift products in this show hosted by Agape House. Tons of unique gift ideas, live entertainment, holiday 'bites', holiday photo shoot and so much more. Door Prizes ALL DAY.
- Registration and Information contact:
agapehouse@hotmail.com or call Melissa at (204) 392-4650.

Christmas Craft Sale
Sunday, November 6, 2011 (10am-4pm)
St. Andrews Community Club

In Plain View Self Guided Tours Coming Up Nov 5th & 6th

In Plain View's Self Guided Tours are coming up quick again.  It is time to start getting excited about viewing original art in the setting in which it is made.  :) You have the opportunity to visit artists in their studios and galleries throughout the city.  Each artist offers you a peek into their world where you will experience art in many medias including paintings, ceramics, sculpture, water colour, print making, glass art, jewelry making, wearable art and more.  There will be an abundance of creative original art work that will be on exhibit for show and sale.

The tour is open from noon to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th, 2011.  For more information and a map of the studio locations please see inplainviewwinnipeg.com.

Aliza Amihude

Lillian Austin

Kathleen Noelle Black

Nancy Blokland

Pat Bragg

Katharine Bruce

Annette Chabidon

Colleen Chamberlin

Ray Christopherson

Clear Energy Glass

Pat Courtnage

cre8ery

Monica de Jong

Gloria De Neve

Jane Gateson

Allan Geske

Karen Johannsson

Steve Jorgenson

Kristina Karlsson

Jo'Anne Kelly

Mary Krieger

Helen Lyons

Medea Gallery

Prairie Stained Glass

Christopher & Lori Redd

Tom Roberts

Lily Rosenberg

Mary Anne Rudy

Stoneware Gallery

Ann Tyre

Jordan Van Sewell

Andrea von Wichert

Wayne Arthur Gallery

Find Nancy Blokland's Pottery at Sale This Weekend

Nancy Blokland will be one of the venders at the Autumn Odyssey Craft Show on Oct 15th.  She has made some beautiful Autumn inspired leaf plates and much more to sell at the Show.  Also, Nancy's pottery can now be found at McNally Robinson Bookstore in Grant Park.  Great job Nancy!  Good luck at the sale.  I hope I can make it.  :)   Have a peak at her Facebook site for more Nancy news and where to find her pottery this fall and winter.

Autumn Odyssey Craft Show on Oct 15th

It looks like the craft sale season is starting already.  My list of craft sales on the side of the blog is getting pretty jam packed.  I know we are all starting to miss this season so why not start your shopping at the Autumn Odyssey Craft Show on Saturday, October 15, 2011

 (9:30am-3pm

) at 172 Lilac Street (Corner of McMillan)

.  I am hoping to be able to make it.  Here's what you can shop for: 

Stoneware and Porcelain, Sweet Crocheted Hats

, Quilting to the 9th Degree, Up cycled Wearable Art, 

Sarah's Magnetic Butterflies, Soothing Stones, Jewelry, 

Delicious Gourmet Gifts, Close-up with Nature Photography

, Emma’s Crispy Cookies, Stress Busters

, Switch Watches, Cozy, Hand-knit Creations

, & Vintage Inspired Adornments Cards for all Reasons.

"Man"Cakes, Cupcakes, and Cookies

I know many of my posts are skewed perhaps a little more towards the female reader....probably a mom in particular but I came across a local baker who does lots of pretty cakes, cupcakes, and cookies but also has a huge selection of treats that any man would love.  ;)  I don't need to say much about it because the photos will do all the talking but if you are looking for something for that hard to buy man I would definitely give Happy Belly Baking a call.  I would also recommend you give her a Facebook page a look for the prettier treats too because she does it all!!

Happy Belly Baking
happybellybaking@gmail.com
Free pick-up or $8 Delivery within city limits
(204) 960-3872