last minute holiday shopping

Here are a couple more shows, just in time for that last minute handmade holiday shopping.


Petaluma Craft Mafia's "Running with Glitter Holiday Show
Saturday, December 19th 12-5PM
Petaluma Vetran's Hall
1094 Petaluma Blvd. South
Petaluma, CA 94952
$1 Admission (Proceeds going to Phoebe Washer Art Foundation)
Swag Bags to the first 50 patrons!


Crucero Artero Navideño
Friday, December 4, 2009 - Saturday, December 5, 2009 | 3:00 pm

¡Felices Fiestas….! Happy Holidays! Tis the season to be spending time with your friends and familia, decorating your house to look like it snowed inside, jingle bells, mangers, and of course GIFTS. Stop by our arts & crafts bazaar and find unique treasures made with love by some of our finest artists and artisans. Take a break from cold streets and warm yourself in Studio 24 with chocolate caliente, empanadas, craft making, special holiday music, and one-of-a-kind gifts at sweet prices your wallet will appreciate!
more info

Renegade Craft Fair next weekend in SF

See www.renegadecraft.com/holiday-sf for details.

Bazaar Bizarre SF THIS weekend

Come visit me at Bazaar Bizarre this weekend. This year it is on Saturday AND Sunday. There are so many amazing and talented crafters there and it's a great place to do your holiday shopping.

* Shop Handmade * Support Small Business * Craft, Learn & Support Art Education *
120+ Vendors * FREE Craft Workshops * Raffles * Food * Music and More!
Saturday December 12th 2009 12:00 PM - 6:00PM
Sunday December 13th 2009 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
San Francisco County Fair Building Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
$2.00 Per Adult ~ 12 & Under FREE
50% of Admission Fees Go To Charity

Speaking of which, I have an interview up on the Bazaar Bizarre blog. Check it out for everything you wanted to know about me!

P.S.) I plan to close my Etsy shop sometime before I leave tomorrow so if you'd like to make a purchase, do it now. I'll re-open after I return but the items you want might be sold by then so get your order in wile you can.

Happy almost Friday!
<3 Amy

Speaking of cyber shopping...

Check out these amazing IndieSacramento vendors with Etsy shops!



Check ou a longer list of our favorite local artists here.

IndieSacramento on News10

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Shopping and Selling Local Online at Etsy.com and Indiesacramento.com
[Story by Suzanne Phan]

SACRAMENTO, CA- As scores of shoppers surf the web Cyber Monday for deals and discounts, dozens of local artists are selling their crafts online.

Amy Cluck of Carmichael has been busy selling her handmade jewelry and accessories online at Etsy.com.

"I have a button necklace and a necklace made out of vintage spools of thread." said Cluck.

Cluck's particular shop is "Peptogirl.etsy.com." She says as many as 50 local vendors are making and selling their items online at Etsy.com and Idiesacramento.com. The websites are growing in popularity.

"Etsy.com is great. There's all kinds of handmade items, unique items, terrific gifts you can buy," said Cluck. The websites are also popular with local vendors because they don't have to pay commission to sell items in stores.

While Cluck is busy selling her items online, she's also a big shopper online. "I don't have to go to the mall. I don't have to be in crowds," said Cluck. "I've bought a purse and jewelry."

Cluck says there are a lot of plusses to shopping online at Etsy.com and Indiesacramento.com.

"It's great to support local crafters and artists. It's convenient. And, you can get a unique gift."

By Suzanne Phan, sphan@ news10.net

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You can also view the segment here.

Fig Tree Alley Fiber Arts opens December 1st in Midtown

Things are moving along quickly with Fig Tree Alley Fiber Arts, at 2419 J Street, Sacramento, CA. Julia, her friends and her staff are working hard to get the shop set up and ready for a December 1st opening.



The shop is located on the 2nd floor of an adorable Victorian house. Fig Tree Alley Fiber Arts is on the left hand side of the top floor. The shop is closer to J & 25th, but 24th is walking distance also. There is free 2 hour parking on 24th and 25th streets. Metered parking on J street and a public parking lot at 28th & J.

There's only a few more days until opening. Hope to see you there!

Craft Faire and Holiday Music Recital at Beatnik Studios

If you are interested in vending, please call Wes at Beatnik Studios: 916-821-6794.