Learn to Stamp and Scrap with Lynn Larson

Craft Fair Updates

I just revised my 2011 Craft Fair Schedule to include:

• July 30 - Blueberry Festival Craft Fair - Dover, VT -10 am until 4 pm
• August 21 & 22 - DeerfieldValley Farmer's Day Fair -Craft Fair and Demonstrations - Wilmington, VT - Saturday, August 21 - 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday, August 22 - 9 am - 3 pm

If you haven't been to either of these fairs, let me tell you a little about them.  The Blueberry Festival is a week long event held in Dover and in Wilmington, VT from July 29 through August 7.  The craft fair is on Saturday, July 30th from 10 am until 4 pm on the lawn of the Andiron's in Dover.  To learn more about this festival, check out the website here.  The Blueberry Festival Parade is held the same day as the craft fair and begins at 11 am.  This is a great family event you will not want to miss.

I somehow missed adding the Deerfield Valley Farmer's Day Fair to my first posting.  This is my fourth time doing this event and it is so much fun for the entire family.  For more information, check out the fair website.  This fair runs for four days.  It starts on Thursday, August 18 through Sunday, August 21.  The craft fair and demonstrations are on Saturday, August 21 from 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday, August 22 from 9 am - 3 pm.  Be sure to stop by and watch my demonstrations or make a little project to take home.  You can also book your Stampin' Up! workshop with me too.  I will have my calendar, NEW catalogs and hostess packets there with me.

I hope you stop by to see me at some of my craft fairs and events this year.  I have so much fun doing them and love seeing you call when you stop by. 

If you don't see exactly what you are looking for in my booth, I also do custom or special orders so be sure to ask!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com

 

Happy Easter - Punch Bunny Goodie Bag

Happy Easter Everyone!  I hope you have a fun day planned with your loved ones today!  We are having a big breakfast and our dinner at our house.   I love to not only craft for occasions, but I also love to cook and entertain!

I want to share an adorable little gift bag that I made for Easter this year.  My kids will each be getting one of these goodie bags.  

 

I love making cute little punch accents for my cards and 3D projects.  This cute little Easter bunny is certainly no exception.

I am not sure if you can see the stenciled clouds in the  sky of the bag in this photo so here is a close-up...

 

The bag was just so plain and white until I added the clouds and the blue sky in the background. 

I love the way these little bags turned out.   I hope the kids like them!

Happy Easter to all and thanks for taking time out of your day to stop by and visit!

Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com

 

Catching up - Hartford, CT - Regional Conference

I have so much to catch up on for posting here on my blog.  Today, I am sharing some photos from Stampin' Up's Regional Conference last month in Hartford, CT.

 

I attended with three of my downline - Carol, Ilene and Jacquie.  Here is a photo of Jacquie and Ilene while they were doing their Make & Take projects.  I had a picture of Carol too, but it came out too dark and didn't adjust well enough to share.  Sorry Carol!

This year the Make & Take projects were the best I have ever seen at a Stampin' Up! event.  They are really going above and beyond with the ideas and projects.  I just love them! 

I left with so many ideas and photos of projects I want to play around with.  Stay tuned for those when I get to posting them.

I am off to finishing prepping for my workshop tomorrow night.  I will share a project from that workshop later this week as well.

Happy Sunday to you all and see you soon!

Lynn Larson - www.learntostampandscrap.com

 

Gearing up for my Craft Fairs!

As many of you already know, I do many craft fairs and vendor events in the summer, fall and holiday season each year.   I do private in-home shows over the winter and appreciate all of you that booked shows in your homes.  This was my best winter online ordering and in-home show season yet.

Some of you have been asking about the events I will be doing this year.  I haven't finalized all of my dates yet so be sure to check back for updates.  Here is what I have so far:

May 21 - Jamaica Fiber Fest, Jamaica Town Hall, VT - I will be bringing a lot of my fabric items here with my other craft items.  Be sure to stop by and visit!

July 4 - Wardsboro Street Fair - Fourth of July, Wardsboro, VT - If you have not attended the Wardsboro Street Fair, you don't know what you are missing.  Homemade strawberry shortcake and pies can be found as well as a parade and a HUGE street fair lined with vendors.  I will have a 10x10 tent set up with all my goodies so be sure to stop by and browse!

July 30 - Jamaica Old Home Days, Jamaica, VT - The streets of Jamica village are lined with vendors and food booths.  We start at noon and end with a parade.  This is a nice little fair to enjoy with your family.

September 3 & 4 - Garlic Festival, Bennington, VT  - (not confirmed yet)

October 8 & 9 - Heritage Festival, Newfane, VT - (I haven't been a confirmed vendor yet.)  If you have not been to this craft fair / festival before, you won't want to miss this one.  I have been to many craft fairs over the years and this one is by far my favorite to shop at.  There are over 80 vendors on the common in Newfane - right in front of the Court House in the beautiful village of Newfane.

October 22 - Gilfeather Turnip Festival, Wardsboro, VT - Another fun little festival happening in Wardsboro.  There are food vendors, craft vendors and even a little eatery set up with all things turnip to try.  Great fun for everyone.  Be sure to stop by.  It is a great day to come and start some of your holiday shopping.

November 18 & 19 - Candy Cane Carnival, Holy Trinity School, Greenfield, MA - This is a HUGE event with two full levels of vendors.  It is the perfect place to do your holiday shopping.  I bring a variety of items and set up my area like a little gift boutique.  I will have holiday themed items as well as regular craft items that include home decor, accessories, fabric items, flowers, snowmen, baby and wedding themed items, etc.  I also do custom items so be sure to ask me about getting something made just for you! 

November 26 - Holiday Craft Fair, Keene, NH - not confirmed yet

December 3 - Christmas Craft Fair, American Legion, Brattleboro, VT - not confirmed yet

You can always book an in-home show at ny time throughout the year.  You can contact me to book your own show.  You can also order online or by email.

You will also be able to find me at the Wilmington Antique and Flea Market most weekends (during the nice weather).  I am usually located in the 4th spot in from the entrance along side the fence near the road (Route 100) side of the flea.  I bring other vending items with me and a small amount of my craft items.  If there is something you would like to see, just let me know and I will bring it with me!