Peppy's Dream Crafts Blog

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2008 

We had a fun time at the Whistle Stop Bar, but -- unfortunately -- I didn't sell a thing and most of us didn't do very well.  I think part of the problem was that the WALKABOUT was happening outside, and people were walking BY, instead of coming inside! 

When they DID come inside, it was very dark (after all, it IS a bar) and the DJ was playing the music really loud, so it wasn't the best atmosphere for selling.  It was hard to talk to people and I think they were put off by the loud music and left rather quickly.  On the other hand, if they were there for the loud music (and the drinks) then they didn't seem very interested in the crafts. 

This is Lizzy of LIZZY LU DESIGNS.  She creates these fabulous skulls, which are hand-painted in gorgeous colors.  She can be contacted at lizzzypooo@yahoo.com!

It was not very successful for me, but I had fun with the other vendors, and it was fun anyway!  I think Jen, who organized the whole thing, did a great job, but the turnout was disappointing.

These fabulous coffee cup cozys were made by a beautiful blonde named Denialle.  Her email address is chabotdesigns@yahoo.com, and she is selling some them on her etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52541.  I bought the one with the skulls and roses, since I'm ALWAYS drinking my coffee and it actually matches the purse I bought in New Orleans!  I think these are WONDERFUL, because you don't have to use the cardboard ones, so you're saving resources and looking FABULOUS while you do it!  

This is my lovely new friend, Stefanie Hilsted of MADE WITH LUV.  She had the most fabulous array of pillows, albums and bibs in the coolest fabrics EVER!  Please also note the cute hip purse she created at a moment's notice to hold her cell phone, business cards, and money from sales at the show.  She's a clever diva!

These gorgeous bears were created by the aunt of one of the NORTH PARK CRAFT MAFIA's founding members, Svea Komori.  Her name is Linda Kishikawa, and her business is Little Snow Bears and Dolls. Her email address is ltlsnowbears@yahoo.com.  Each beautiful bear had its own irresistable personality!

Here's Svea's table with her delicious doggie clothing.  BELLE PEPPER COUTURE sells every accessory your dog (or cat) could ever want!  The next picture shows my favorite model -- Bambi.  The sweetest, cutest, most loveable dog EVER!

Here's the cutest, best model in the world -- Bambi!  I fell in love with him and when he looks at you with his soulfull eyes, you just melt!  Svea rescued him and you can tell he's content and happy and loved.

This is Cecelia who makes gorgeous jewelry out of antique coins.  I thought that was SO interesting and her designs were beautiful.  Her company is called COPPER JUNCTION and she can be reached at copperjunction@gmail.com.

Here are the three founding members of the NORTH PARK CRAFT MAFIA: Svea, Teresa and Penni.  They are so crafty, yet also wonderful business women, as they are organizing the entire SPRING LINE-UP event at the MASONIC HALL.

Here's Svea's aunt, Linda Kishikawa, and her Little Snow Bears and Dolls, each made with love and full of personality!

Here's what my table looked like after the sun went down, first using my flash and then without.  I was lucky Svea gave me this little light, which saved the day!

When Eric came to pick me up we packed everything into the car, got a spot right down the block and went across the street to a little Mexican restaurant for a fast dinner.  Then, we walked down the block to THE DAILY SCOOP for some of the best ice cream in San Diego!  The place was packed (as usual) and we waited on line to get our dessert.  I had a scoop of chocolate peanut-butter (my favorite) and Eric got a Brownie Sundae.  Yum.  This ice cream is SO SO good!  I hadn't been there since January (when I took my nieces to South Park), but the woman who co-owns the place immediately recognized me and asked how life in Clairemont was treating me.  I couldn't believe she remembered me after 10 weeks!  She's a doll and it's no wonder her business is thriving, because everyone wants to be there!  The environment is fun, friendly, beautifully decorated (in black and white with toile and fleur-de-lis) and the desserts, including home-made ice cream and pastries, is scrumptious!

After dessert, we headed home and brought everything into the apartment, ready to bring it all out again tomorrow for the CRAFT MAFIA SPRING LINE-UP in North Park.