Monday

Headed Back to Sisters!

This weekend, we'll be headed back to Sisters, Oregon for the Western and Native American Festival. Vendors will be selling top quality handmade traditional and Native American wares. A variety of pottery, western and Native American jewelry, art work, clothing, metal art, log furniture and much more. Western music, Native American entertainment, mountain men and much more are among the activities throughout the weekend. Hours are 10 – 4 both days. Located at Creekside Park, Hwy. 20 & Jefferson. Contact: Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. 541-549-0251.

Wednesday

High Desert Celtic Society's Highland Games



Another weekend, another show! This coming weekend, we'll be heading to Redmond, Oregon to participate in the High Desert Celtic Society's Highland Games.

Friday

Sisters Summer Faire, Part 2

We are off to Sisters, Oregon tomorrow (Saturday) for the August Summer Faire Arts and Crafts Show. The show will run Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you happen to be traveling through central Oregon, be sure and stop by!

Lone Pine Basket Featured on Fresh Peaches Designs!


We just had the nicest convo from a fellow Etsy seller to tell us our "Lone Pine" pine needle basket was featured on her blog! Click here to check it out! Also, the photo on the right is one of Fresh Peaches Designs pieces which you can find at her Etsy shop.

A Must Read Blog!

I know some of our customers are knitters, but even if you don't knit, you really should check out Crazy Aunt Purl's Blog. It has a little bit of everything--good Southern charm (you can't beat photos of fried okra), funny photos of her cats, oh and great knitting tips! You'll not only learn a little about knitting, you'll learn some great life lessons.

New Baskets!


We just finished some new smaller baskets in time for this weekend's show. They are made from dyed Ponderosa pine needles and are decorated with carved horn, carved bone, turquoise, carnelian and wood.

Thursday

Sisters Summer Faire!


Next weekend, July 7-8, is our official beginning of the summer art festival season. The Sisters, Oregon Summer Faire is always a great show. You never know what the weather will be like--hot sun, rain or cold with the occasional snow flurry.

If you'd like more information about this show, please visit the Sisters Chamber of Commerce.

Sunday

New eBay Listing!



This ancient Mexican Spiral Hand symbol pendant was made by Jo from earthenware clay. This piece was glazed with a dark chili pepper glaze before firing. The necklace is beaded with delicate turquoise beads. The pendant hangs from the necklace with Hill Tribe silver jump rings.





New Carved Mammoth Ivory Itty Bitty Hitty Doll eBay Listing



Dave has just listed a new carved Itty Bitty Hitty doll on eBay! She is carved entirely from ancient Mammoth ivory and stands about 3 1/4" tall.

Click below to view the eBay listing.
GMA OOAK Carved Mammoth Ivory Itty Bitty Hitty eBay listing


New eBay Listings!



Jo has just listed two new necklaces on eBay!

The first, is this Celtic Fish Pendant that she created from earthenware clay. The pendant had an oregano glaze added before it's final firing. Jo likes to use as many organic materials as possible in her jewelry and this pendant shows it. There are gorgeous turquoise beads, carved bone, very old Bauxite African trade beads and African trade copper. The jump rings are Hill Tribe silver (99.9% solid silver).



Saturday

Home from Yachats




Sadly, we had to come home after the "Crafts on the Coast" show last weekend. Yachats is one of those quaint Oregon coastal villages that you never want to leave. The show was wonderful--Violet and Jeanne are always such gracious hosts and we look forward to returning for the November show.

Sunday

Ready for Yachats, Part Deux!




I finally took photos of some of the pendants I've been working on over the past several weeks. I think I've made about 100, so hopefully our customers will find something that suits them.

These pendants are made from earthenware clay, some terra cotta colored and some white. They have been bisque fired, then fired again after the glaze was applied.

Be sure and click on the photos for a zoom view.

Thursday

Ready for Yachats!


We've been working fast and furiously to be prepared for our first show of the season. Normally, our season doesn't begin until June, but this year, we were fortunate to be juried in to the "Crafts on the Coast" art show in Yachats, Oregon which is held during the Memorial Day weekend.

Dave does all of the carving, and your's truly, makes the jewelry. I have also been working on some ceramic pendants that aren't quite ready to be photographed yet. Photos of those will be posted as soon as I am finished.

Be sure and click on the photo to get a zoom view!





New Etsy Listing!

I just uploaded our newest piece to our Etsy shop. It is a gorgeous carved ancient walrus ivory spirit face pendant. Be sure and check it out!

Tuesday

Wood Spirit Nostepinne

I just posted Dave's Wood Spirit Nostepinne in our Etsy shop. A nostepinne, also spelled "nostepinde", is a fiber art tool used to make balls of yarn. This is one of his best pieces! The top section featuring the wood spirit, is carved from Oregon myrtlewood, and the lower section was turned from a beautiful piece of walnut. The overall length of this nostepinne is 10 inches.

Monday

Some Things "Wizardy" This Way Comes....

Dave is currently in a "Wizardy" mood, and has been carving wizards and wood spirits on everything! To see some his most recent Fiber Art tools and accessories, check out our current Ebay listings . We also have four "Wood Spirits of Oregonia" crochet hooks for sale in our Etsy shop. To see those, click on one of the photos on the left hand side of this page, and it will take you there.

UPDATE: Dave just finished a gorgeous carved wood spirit Nostepinde (or Nostepenne), which is a fiber art tool used to wind yarn balls. I will get it uploaded to Etsy either this evening or tomorrow morning.