Michon Jewelry Blog

I had a wonderful time at the trunk show this weekend, and got to spend time with some very talented and fun people. Just so you can see what I’m talking about, here are some links to a few of their websites, blogs, and etsy stores:

Indie*Galore blog, written by Jenn of Rosebud Designs. Jenn can do just about everything crafty - she knits and crochets (check out the cute crocheted wallets on her site) and even spins her own yarn! She also does some graphic design and jewelry making. We shared a table at the show and I had a great time getting to know her. Check out the blog post she wrote about me - thanks Jenn!

There were quite a few jewelry makers at the show, and if any of them are reading and want to point me to their sites, I’d appreciate it. The one jewelry site I know of, which has amazing bold, colorful beaded jewelry, is Designs By a Hummingbird. Jeannine is one of the first people I met when I joined the Pleasanton Craft Mafia, and I always like seeing her new work.

Besides Jeannine and me, there were several other jewelry makers doing really nice work, including fused glass, precious metal clay jewelry, silver jewelry, polymer clay food-themed pendants, and more. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find links to all of their websites, so if any of you are reading and have a site, please point me to it!

Jessica, of Whimsy by Jess, makes the cutest crocheted crowns and flowers ever (and lots of other really cute things - check the link above to see some of them). A big thank you to Jessica for organizing this show - she did a great job, and it really was a lot of fun! She also collaborated with Lauren of Lauren Smash on some half crocheted/half sewn mermaid plushies. Speaking of cute, Lauren makes the cutest little monster and animal stuffed toys, and having seen them in person, I can vouch for how soft they are. Each one comes with its own story so you can get to know their personalities.

Anni of Make a Scene Photography was selling wood boxes with her own amazing photographs on the lids. I’ve meet Anni at other events with the Pleasanton Craft Mafia, but this was the first time I’d seen her work - I was very impressed! Her site has lots of examples of her photography, and apparently she’s available to shoot weddings and other events in the bay area.

Chel, the talented mixed media artist who came up with the idea to start Pleasanton Craft Mafia, had mixed media art as well as collage supplies - you can see more of her work in the ZNE store as well as her personal art website.

Gila was selling her fused glass home accessories, which are beautiful and functional. I’ve seen her work before, at a big craft show at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, and I really liked her photo holders.

There were more crafters at the show, but these are all the sites I could find - if you want to see even more crafty talent, check out the blogroll on the Maven Fair Blog and the Pleasanton Craft Mafia member links.