Little Bluestem Baby

Bring your cutie patooties to our fair because you will need them there to help pick out some new duds by
Little Bluestem Baby.  Bibs and blankets, tea towels and onesies....Traci Furan creates adorable vintage style gifts and accessories that you cannot help but drool over.

I mean, seriously, these precious baby wares are irrisistible and would be the most loved gifts at any baby shower!

Tea towels are always needed and would work double as a spur of the moment burp towel in a pinch.

Traci has no lack of precious onesie and bib sets and at affordable prices as well!

I do wish I had known about her shop when my girls were babies.  Almost makes me want to have another baby of my own................almost.

The only thing you need to worry about when you visit the fair would be the amount of money you bring with you because you'll want to shop with Little Bluestem Baby!

Miss Betty Lou

Stephanie Hathaway has agreed to join us with her BEAUTIFUL handmade jewelry and accessories this year!  Hooray and Hallelujah!  Her shop, Miss Betty Lou, is stocked with amazing pieces for females young and old.  Using "pretty much anything that sparkles" she works her magic.  Tulle, rhinestones, chain, fabric, beads, cabochons and vintage buttons are all part of her magical props.

Isn't she super talented?  She has a multitude of designs to offer; bold colors, muted classics, and darling baby  cuteness to make your sweetpea sweeter!  Her pieces would make a great styling addition for photographers to use, don't you think?

I am excited to peruse her booth at the fair....with all the talent she infuses into her work I think her booth may turn out fantastical!  

Red Brick Wall

Who doesn't love a great tee?  I think the tee and a pair of jeans has become my second skin.  You? 
This fabulous company out of Lawrence, Kansas has every tee you could possibly want for practically anyone you know!
                                
                                              

                                                                           For Her!

For Them!

                                              
                                                                     For Little Ones!

For All!

                                                        
                                                                           For Him!

In addition to tees and posters Red Brick Wall offers calendars and cards with their clever and contemporary designs.  Shop on Etsy or at the Swing for Red Brick Wall products. :)

SWAS

Sarah Wasemiller will be joining us from Branson, MO this July and bringing her beautiful handmade creations for us to ooh and ahh over!  Accessories for both your home and yourself that you will absolutely fall in love with. 

Her modern design pillows will bring life and happiness to any room in your home or office; her pennant style pillows would be the cutest addition to your summer cottage or lake home...even in your boat! 

I think one of my favorite design elements of hers would be the incorporation of the jute webbing in her clutches.  She mixes such wonderful fabrics and textures to make unique accessories that mix a modern chic with a country flavor. 

She prices her items very reasonably so you can treat yourself without guilt to some prettiness in your life.  Find them online in her shop or count down the days until the Swing!

The PC Press

Letterpress is one of the coolest artforms in my book.  It amazes me, intrigues me and captures my attention everytime I am exposed to it.  What a beautiful artform! 

 One of our letterpress vendors for this fair will be coming all the way from Des Moined, IA!  Sarah McCoy of The PC Press will be showcasing her beautiful work for all of us.  She produces broadsides like those featured above that can be framed and proudly displayed anywhere. 

 Sarah offers an array of letterpress notecards and thank you cards, baby announcements and cardstock that has been custom monogrammed for you!  Her designs are so fresh and current; they capture the modern spirit but encompass a piece of old school charm.

The transportation pieces featured here are offered individually but would make a fabulous series in your office or home.  If you aren't in love with letterpress already you will be after you visit The PC Press in July!

Gleeful Peacock

Nikki Halgren, the designer and shop owner of Gleeful Peacock (cute name!) will be gracing our show with her inventive accessories this year.  Coming up from Tulsa, Oklahoma she will have loads of jewelry and hair pieces to delight us all!

             Her metal headbands (above) are embellished with paint and punched with color.

She offers rings pretty enough to eat!  I think these would make adorable bridesmaid gifts to be worn at the wedding.

Funky earrings with a bohemian flair are a fabulous addition to your summer wear. (rhyme much?)

Of course, to top it all off she offers beautiful necklaces.  I suspect she will have a very unique display set up; I can't wait to see it all in person! 

Studio 827 kc

Paper lovers, take note! (no pun intended ;)  There is a new supplier in town and she will be setting up shop at the Swing.  Laura Hudson offers beautiful handmade journals in multiple styles, sizes and designs. 

She has small journals, medium journals, lined journals, unlined journals, journals with pockets, spiral bound journals and so much more! 

If journals aren't your thing she designs adorable letterpress notecards and thank you cards like those shown below:

For those of you out there that struggle with keeping your life organized she offers wonderful planners at wonderful prices.  She has an Etsy shop where all of her goodies are gathered to be seen before the fair.

Butternut Squash

I am so excited to have this Lawrence, Kansas resident/artist at our fair this year!  Larissa Wilson makes recycling look so easy and beautiful!  Her bangles are SO COOL and I can't wait to get my hands on one of her original works of art.  Check these out: 

                                            She makes the cuffs out of cardboard!  LOVE!

and this darling collage block is an original and one of a kind, plus she has a half dozen more from which to choose.

These vintage brass locket necklaces are new to me (yes, i've been stalking her Etsy shop) and I do hope she has these available at the fair b/c I WANT ONE!

Vendor Packets

We are on track for mailing out vendor packets full of all the info you could possibly need for planning your space at the Swing!  Target mailing date is May 1st so keep that in mind and your eye on the post box as the date nears :)  I've had a few vendors contact me with questions about their booth space, final payment for reserving their space, etc.  They have kindly agreed to wait for their packet to arrive in a couple of weeks.  If you have a question for me regarding the same and just cannot wait b/c of serious space planning details you also may email me;  we'll figure it out, promise. 

(photo from terbearco on etsy)

I made a treasury today on Etsy including some wonderful pieces created by Kansas City Etsy artists! Though I haven't heard from some of these shops regarding the Strawberry Swing show this July I still love to promote crafters from my HOME TOWN! Go Kansas City!