just a little pin cushion

Here is one of the items I picked up at the Bazaar this December, made by Dallas Russell. I love it, and who doesn't need another pin cushion for their sewing room?

and that's a wrap

The ladies, post-show, snapping some pics with the beautiful lights outside the Covey Center for the Arts.
(l to r: Noelle Olpin, Stephanie Higginbotham, Jenifer Calderon, Colett Yarro, Molly Call)
Thank you to everyone whose hard work made the Bazaar such a success this Christmas, it is always inspiring to get to know the talented folks who participate in the Beehive Bazaar! We truly appreciate all of you who came and shopped it up- showing your support for local handmade artists and crafters- we couldn't do it without you!
We are looking forward to another great show in the spring.
We wish everyone the best this holiday season.

sneak peek...

OK I know it's a little late in the evening, but we promised a sneak peek into tomorrow show...and here it is!


Molly Call has found a new medium...paint- but also felt and of course her first loves- collage and paper mache.


Jennifer Calderon modeling the latest rage in Hollywood, the knitted 'fanny pack'. Maybe Lindsay Lohan will stop by to pick one up!

more sneak peeking...

main gallery Covey Center for the Arts, filled to the brim.


festive gourds by Ana Roberts, so cute!


darling goods by Kelly McKaleb

fabulous birthday hats by Bridget McKinley


phew! what a astronomical amount of handmade effort has gone into preparing for this show by every participant, we hope you enjoy it! (don't forget to bring your Christmas list!)

HugaMonkey baby slings

Hugamonkey baby slings are funky, fashionable and affordable for every mommy and daddy.

one talented lady

Colett Yarro is one artsy mama, be sure to check out her fabulous paintings.

ornaments, stocking stuffers, gift toppers and such

stained glass star by Nikki Jackson

tiny Santa gourd ornament by Ana Roberts

clay heart gift topper or ornament by Hailey Liechty

super-wacky fun bubble blowers by Hailey Liechty

snowman gourd ornament by Ana Roberts

Check back tomorrow for a sneak peek just after everyone has set up their goods, but before the doors have open. I'm so excited to see what the talented artists and crafters have been working so hard on. No doubt it will be amazing stuff- can't-buy-it-in-stores, handmade, local, super-clever goods! I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve!

aprons and skirts

Here are a few goods for the show, if you want to sneak peek a few more..

winter edition t-shirt

T-shirts are ready...don't forget to pick one up this weekend.
This winter we have the ever so basic, always fashionable colors- black and white. These shirts are 100% cotton long-sleeved American Apparel girlie tees.
Look great and show your support for local artists and crafters and their quest to bring amazingly cool, handmade goods to Utah.

vinylicious designs

Kanani Hayes and her Vinylicious designs are always a treat to have in the show. Her designs are funky, unique and expertly crafted.

letter pressed cards

Hiedi Blackwelder specialty is in graphic design, especially cards and invitations for events, but she loves designing and crafting all kinds of things from silly to smart and everything in between. Her letter pressed cards and tags are darling and top-notch original.


This Christmas she is also dabbling in paint and doing a little makeover on old elementary school chairs. Very clever, don't your little one's need some color in their space?

Lucky You!

This is not Jenny from the block--but it is Jennifer Calderon hailing all the way from Sunny So Cal. Jennifer will be in town along with all her pretty jewels--the ones you've come to know and love. We're so excited that she'll be helping with the show this year. See you soon Jenn!

finally some cute shopping bags...

These clever reusable shopping bags made by Susan Petersen are so incredibly handy, don't ever leave home without them. They are fully lined, reversible and have triple reinforced handles. The bags are extremely durable and come in various colors and patterns. These bags would be a great gift for the earth-minded friend or family member this holiday season.

Sarah Jane Studios

Sarah Jane Studios presents artwork for playrooms and nurseries which depict the innocence and simple wonder of childhood. Her illustrations are vintage inspired with a fresh, simple style. We so are excited to have Sara join the show this year. I heard she will also be making cards and gift tags. I can't wait to see!

tees

I just bumped into Sonya Evans and saw her darling duds at the gallery stroll in Salt Lake City this past weekend. She is recently returned from Eugene Oregon and we are so pleased she will be joining the show.
Her screen-printed goods include shirts for adults (men and women) and kids, sweatshirts, totes and diaper covers. All of her designs are her own original artwork, hand-dyed fabric in groovin' colors. Check out her adult goods here or items for children here.

shadow lanterns

Made exclusively from recycled cans, hand cut and one of a kind. These shadow lanterns are powder-coated red, black and white as well as clear making them clean and sealed for indoor and outdoor use. Check out more of Lisa Furner's lanterns at Mariposa Avenue.

Peculiar Papier-Mâché

Conjuring up images of Animal Farm. Mrs. M. Call has created some papier-mâché animal heads that are a must-see at this years Bazaar.

You'll Love The Feel of Felt

Molly has been working on her latest heart-felt project...felt necklaces. Rumor has it she's working on matching rings and hair-pins as well--woo-woo!

Ashley Mae Christensen Necklaces

The new necklaces Ashley will be sharing at the show are a delight! The materials are sturdy yet delicate and the art is original--we love them and know you will too. Oh and, be sure to swing by Gallery 110 to support her work with the Gallery--Ashley helps make this community beautiful and interesting in so many ways.

armelle jewelry

Some of the most unique jewelry out there, Armelle Jewelry is feminine, modern and delicate. Jewelry that captures the spirit of fun and uniqueness. Designer Caroline Drake was featured on Good Things Utah and in Eliza Magazine just within the last few months. We are so pleased to have her a part of the show this Christmas... and another good reason not to miss this show!

apron strings

You know what they say...aprons don't hold us back, they take us back. I wonder what they would say about reversible aprons?

Or they just help you look really cute when you're helping out in the kitchen.

one wish world scarves and sweaters

Mindy Relyea of One Wish World will be a joining the show this Christmas. Her scarves and sweaters are darling. Each scarf is finished with a little pocket. Inside every pocket is a surprise thought or charm. She believes in passing on goodness and sunshine in surprising places. She will have mother daughter scarves, women's sweaters, little girl sweaters and jackets, and of course logo tees.





Every sweater she makes is an absolute one-of-a-kind. Put together in an "upcycle" fashion, she literally pieces them together from lots of other sweaters to come up with the finished product. She love colors and patterns of all kinds, along with flowers and trees and trims, all of which you will find on every finished product.

gingerbread extravaganza

This gingerbread house just won a blue ribbon in the Gingerbread Festival at Thanksgiving Point. Could you die?... I don't think I've ever seen such an amazing work in gingerbread (click on the image to see the picture full-size).
Lisa Greenhalgh has over 20 years experience in designing and building gingerbread houses. We are happy to feature her amazing talents as part of the show this Christmas. She will be making houses that are just a little bit smaller than this scrumptious castle, although she will make special orders... Each house she makes has a different theme, from the fun 'Polka-Dot Place' to the 'Chocolate Manor' there is one that will tickle your fancy. They smell delicious and will charm young and old alike. It's a Christmas tradition your family will love...and they make wonderful gifts!

banners

Bridget McKinley, clever and crafty to no end, is joining the Beehive Bazaar this Christmas. Her banners are darling, amazing and much cuter than anything I have seen in stores. I hear she might be making birthday hats too, you can see a greenish one in the foreground of the first picture. I think I need one for every occasion. Check her out on her blog, she's got some delicious culinary ideas that might leave you hanking to whip something up in the kitchen.