Some Jewelry

Well, nice to see see you all again out there in blog land. I have taken a little hiatus, but I am back and will be blogging much more regularly again. Some exciting news - McMartin Realty is going to be hosting the Park Your Art event again for tor another year. This is a great event event which features local artists and crafters - in a prime location for the Second Saturday art walk. The event will run every Second Saturday from March through October...its going o be a great year!

May Market is Coming!!!

Second Saturday!

Yes it true...it coming!!! (Lets hope its dry!!!)

Come on out to McMartin Realty's Park Your Art...the Hottest Lot in Town!

Saturday, April 11 from 6pm- 10pm on K street at 21st...be there or be square!

Spring Ball!!!

Come and join me this Saturday for the Horse Cow Spring Ball!!!

Horse Cow Spring Ball and Fundraiser
Open Studios Silent Auction, Food, Art, Performance Art, Dance, Music, Video,.A Fundraising event.
Glass Blowing Demonstrations –Come learn to make a glass paper weight
Music By –Art Lessing and the Flower VatoEscapementBongo DaveTribe of LeviNine EvenProject HideoutTroy BMOM
Performance Art by -Obsidian ButterflyHorse Cow Task Force

Parking is limited - Parking will be at a remote parking lot and a shuttle will bring you to the event and back to your car again.
756 Ikea Ct
West Sacramento, CA 95605

When
April 4th, 2009 12:15 PM through April 5th, 2009 12:15 AM

Location
111 North Harbor Blvd.West Sacramento, CA 95691United StatesMap this Location

Contact:

Phone: 9163174340

Email: info@horsecow.com

Event Donation
$ 10.00

McMartin's Park Your Art is Coming!

Its Back!!!

As part of Second Saturday McMartin Realty is going to be hosting Park Your Art in their parking lot on the corner of 21st and K. We will be out there from 5-10 pm. You should come check out some of Sacramento's finest handmade arts and crafts!!!

Indie Time!

Come out to Indie Sacramento next weekend! It is going to be an awesome day with some wonderful crafters!

Come on out to The Bead Fetish on L Street between 17th and 18th for some awesome classes.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make beautiful jewlery? Well now it your chance! From super beginner classes to super advanced we have something for everyone!

February 25th from 6-8:30 pm we are doing Wonderfully Wired
February 26th from 6-8:30 pm we are doing Basic Stringing

Check out the website for full descriptions and pictures!

February Fun!

February is shaping up to be a pretty great month on the Sacramento Art and Craft scene!

Start things out on first Saturday (yes you did read right!) with Indie Sacramento! Where you will be able to see Rain of Rain's Embellishments=)



For Second Saturday you should head over to the Sacramento Art Complex where my friend Susan of Secret Little Relics will be the featured artist!

Fun times for February!

Where the Fun Is!

So...I have had a wonderful early evening! Not only is Simply Strands expanding its empire, but I was able to get some awesome vintage beads as well!

French Cuff Consignment located in beautiful midtown Sacramento is a wonderful store full of great treasures and unique finds. (and they now have Simply Strands vintage caged marble necklaces!)

So go check them out in person and on the web. They have an extensive web-site and links to

their items on E-bay. You can even book a trip to go to France with the co-owner of the store! C'est magnifique!

They are located at:

2419 J Street

Sacramento, California

95816

You can also visit them on the web at http://www.frenchcuffbtq.com/!

This is a picture of one of the marble necklaces that is at French Cuff Consignments!!!

Capitol DAWG!

Where should one go for the best dog in town? Captiol Dawg!

A hot dog should not just be a summertime thing, or a ball park thing, or a bbq thing...it should be a 24/7/365 thing!

Thankfully downtown Sacramento has the place to provide just that! They are located at :
226 20th St

Sacramento, CA 95811

They have so many different dogs! My favorite is a vegan dog with ketchup, both kinds of relish, and a slice of swiss cheese to bring it all together...if vegan is not your thang than don't worry because they have a good old meat dog too.

The best time to go is...well..anytime! But Tuesday's between 5:30 and 8:00 pm they have a hot dog happy hour! $2.00 for a regular dog, a beer, or ice cream...all three for $6.00...WOW!

Sunday 11:00 am 5:30 pm

Monday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

Tuesday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

Wednesday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

Thursday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

Friday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

Saturday 11:00 am 8:30 pm

(Photo at top taken from www.capitoldawg.com)

Great Classes and New Pretties!

The Bead Fetish in midtown Sacramento has been offering some awesome classes this winter! Check out their class schedule and try to find some time to bend some wire, string some beads, or weave like crazy!!!

The picture you see below is a new bracelet that I made on Monday night...I am very proud of it!

Well we are speeding toward 2009 and a whole new slew of awesome craft shows! First and foremost there will be a great show to start off the new year!

Indie Sacramento is going to be January 3rd from 12-4 pm at 1616 I Street!!! I will be there with a myriad of other local artisans.



After that...who knows! The world is our oyster and a great show is the pearl! Also check out Sara Jane and Co. for the best Second Saturday fun time...yes there is a Second Saturday in January=) Be there or be square!

Just hoping on to wish all the craft- fabulous ladies and gentlemen out there a warm and Merry Christmas from Simply Strands!
As soon as Christmas is over come and join Me at Indie Sacramento in the heart of Midtown.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
12-4pm
1616 I Street, Midtown Sacramento

This is a picture of one of the necklaces in my new line. It is a caged vintage marble! I have necklaces in all colors and earrings!

Wonderful Saturday!

Rain of Rain's Embellishments, Angel of Angels Accents, and Sophia of Simply Strands spent a wonderful Saturday at Craftacular with the Petaluma Craft Mafia. They has such an impressive space and so many talented vendors. If you didn't get a chance to check it out then look at their blog for come great interviews with some of the participants!

Photos will be coming!

Repost from Sacramento Craft Mafia Website

Yesterday was a wonderful day with Sara Jane and Co. and Indie Sacramento!

Sara Jane and Co. is an awesome boutique in mid-town Sacramento on 21st between I and J. If you have never had a chance to visit please check it out! They have awesome clothing, paints, accessories, and art. They are also the show place for some of the wares of the Sacramento Craft Mafia. They carry Simply Strands jewelry and Ignition jewelry and hair accessories. It is a cool store and they support local artists...could it get any better?

So anyway, back to yesterday!

Myself, and Shonda of Ignition were lucky enough to get help Sara Jane at her table at Indie Sacramento. This is the Second annual incarnation of Sacramento's largest craft and trunk fair. It was a wonderful collection of about 40 independent vendors selling their handmade goods. If you want to see who was there check out the vendor list on their website! It was truly impressive.

The next Indie Sacramento show is going to be on January 3rd at a location TBA somewhere on the midtown grid. It is going to be a great place to reward yourself for getting through the holiday season!

Black Friday ,Friday November 28th Is Going To Get The SaraJane Treatment!!!

Hey all!If you are not one for the day after Thanksgiving shopping craziness, I think we may have an event to change your mind!The Sacramento Craft Mafia is pleased to announce we are joining Sara Jane of Sara Jane & Co. for another fun filled event!Black Friday, or Friday, November 28th is going to get the SARAJANE&CO.treatment!Imagine NOT fighting over scarves and bags at the MAUL (mall!)!Imagine NOT taking a shuttle to do your shopping!Imagine choosing thoughtful, eco friendly, artistic and handmade wonders with out paying for shipping-and all in ONE spot!Featuring The Sacrameno Craft Mafia, Athmatix & Super Hot Deals From SaraJane!
Need MORE coaxing?How about fab swag for you shopping die hards who will join us at 6am!?More, you say? How about a hot, fresh cup of coffee FOR FREE???!Come on, now! Its gonna be great! Get a jump on your holiday shopping the MAFIA way!

Reposted from http://www.sarajaneandco.com/blogblog.html

Beadds and Wire!!!

THE BEAD FETISH!!!
The first week in December is going to be quite a busy one for Sophia of Simply Strands. She will be teaching 3 back to back classes at The Bead Fetish.
December 2nd from 6-9 will be Pendant Pizzazz. Students will learn to wrap pendants in wire...this is a great class even for beginners.
December 3rd from 6-9 will be Curly Coils. Students will get an introduction to making beads from wire and will probably even leave with their very own curly coiled bracelet!
December 4th from 6-9 pm will be Woven Waltz. This class integrated some chain mailing techniques into a gorgeous bracelet!
Check out The Bead Fetishes website for more detailed descriptions and pictures of each class! Hope to see you there! (Pictures are not from a Bead Fetish class...but they are meant to give an approximate idea and get you excited!)

Where does the time go?

Sometimes I really feel like I blink and weeks have gone by. I could have sworn I just posted, but no, I didn't! Forgive me for being gone so darn long!

There are a lot of exciting things coming up for the Sacramento Craft Mafia ladies!

November 18th - Sophia of Simply Strands (Me!!!) will be teaching Beginning Wire Wrap at The Bead Fetish

November 28- The Ladies of the Mafia will be co-hosting a Black Friday event with Sara Jane and Co. starting at 6 am!!! Come on out for some great deals and some beautiful handmade LOCAL Christmas presents!

November 29th- Rain of Rain's Embellishments will be showing at Handborn in Modesto.

December 13th- All the ladies of the Craft Mafia will be up in Petaluma with the Petaluma Craft Mafia's Craftacular Holiday show.

VOTE!

Thats All=)

Come check out an awesome Saturday afternoon in Midtown! My jewelry will be there along with my awesome friends Shonda and Rain !!! So come on out and say hi!!!