2011 FABULOUS ARTS BOUTIQUE (F.A.B.) ANNUAL SHOW

This is my 4th annual participation in the amazing F.A.B. show.  A unique, and well planned event that is the combination of four local guilds: 

Florida West Coast Bead Society
Manasota Weavers Guild, Inc.
Surface Design Guild
Venetian Society of Basket Weavers

Last night was the opening, with wall to wall people/potential buyers!  Champagne, gourmet foods with an Asian theme, very refreshing fruit punch (thank you Bobby Flay and the Food Network), all prepared by volunteers of the guilds, and well received.  This first nights sales exceeded last years, which was the best in the history of F.A.B., by almost $4,000

I took these photographs today (Friday) ... stand by for more.  This is truly an event of many talented artisans, and I wish that all of you could be in attendance.

My display table partner has beadweaving talent I strive to achieve.

FAB-U-LOUS FRIDAY FEATURES ~ LUCIOUS ~ Designs by EtsyBloggers Teammates

JN ORIGINALS

"Nothing happens unless first we dream," says Carl Sandburg. I would add that dreams are also realized when we ask "What if...?" and "Why not?" Those two questions form the basis of my handmade, one-of-a-kind creations. I'm passionate about playing with color, texture and pattern--and you'll see that love reflected in my shop as you browse through it.

(First to welcome me to the team)

BEADED TAIL

♥Welcome! I'm Sharla and I'm using my love of creating beaded jewelry to benefit my love for animals. In 2007, news reports regarding animal hardships put my mom Sheri and me into action to design and create beaded jewelry and give a portion of the sales proceeds to animal awareness causes.

(First to leave a comment on my blog)

JOEY AND ALEETHEA

"We're all about family and fabric, love and laughter, and handmade super coolness. That's how we rock."

(First Momma)

Wordless Wednesday

MY BLOG IS CARBON NEUTRAL

“My blog is carbon neutral” is an initiative, originally started in Germany by the “Make it Green” program, that has the goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. We plant a tree for your blog and thereby neutralise your blog’s carbon footprint for the next 50 years! Everyone can make a small contribution to the environment. Every tree counts!

Note: By the end of April 2011 the reforestation in Plumas National Forest will be continued. Meanwhile, we are waiting on available forests from the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Forest Service to continue the “My blog is carbon neutral”-initiative.