Friday, November 15, 2024

Vendor Profile: Blockhead Press

 

 
Blockhead Press is owned by Petaluma resident and Field Works proprietor Jenny Paisley. Jenny has been block printing for more than 25 years and her traditional linocut relief prints have graced many a surface and been gifted to people around the world. Through Field Works, Jenny has developed new designs and products including the popular Petaluma Chicken.
 

Vendor Profile: Alice Frost Studio

 

 
Alice Frost Studio is a small business located in Petaluma, California selling eco-friendly, locally printed goods inspired by California birds, animals and sea life. Her designs highlight the native biodiversity of California's coastal and inland environs. Each image is made up of over 100 different species! Her designs are available in tea towels, totes, t-shirts, as well as a variety of stationery products. Alice is one of our Crafterino show producers!
 
Check out Alice Frost Studio at https://alicefroststudio.com/

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Vendor Profile: Artful Candle Company

 

Jamie Gilmore of Artful Candle Company works in a variety of mediums to produce items that reflect our connection to nature. Botanical illustrations, beeswax succulent candles, and needle felted treasures are perfect gifts for the holiday season!

Vendor Profile: Sky North Jewelry

 

Jessie Howes of Sky North Jewelry is a local silversmith who uses nature as her inspiration. Out of this, she creates wearable art in a variety of styles and metals. From embossed sterling silver earrings and necklaces, to silkscreen paper and metal, her pieces appeal to a broad range of customer.

To see more go to https://www.jessiehowesdesigns.com/

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Vendor Profile: Water & Stone Sonoma

 

Water & Stone Sonoma creates concrete vessels and decor for your home and garden. All pieces are handcrafted individually so no two will be the same. From trinket trays, candle holders and candles to planters and sculptures, Water & Stone has something for everyone on your gift list.

www.waterandstonesonoma.com

Vendor Profile: Spiral Art Jewelry

 

Spiral Jewelry & Artisery specializes in hand made artistic and elegant sterling silver, semi-precious stone and multi-metal jewelry. All pieces are designed, curated or made by Spiral’s owner, Jenny Cherney, a geologist and artist who has loved beautiful rocks since forever. As a geologist, Jenny chooses every stone and designs, selects or creates settings that highlight their natural beauty.

www.spiralartjewelry.com

Vendor Profile: Elizabeth Rae Potter

 

Liz Casey makes ceramic home goods with organic textures and colors designed to nourish our innate desire to connect with the natural world. She uses a variety of processes. For her geometric body of work, she uses a slab hand-building technique. More recently, she has been getting back into wheel throwing, working mostly on pouring vessels (teapots, pitchers, etc.) and dinnerware (mugs, bowls, plates), exploring both high-fire and mid-fire glazes.

www.elizabethraepottery.com

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Vendor Profile: Marree

 

Every Marree product is designed with your sustainable life and style in mind. From color-mixing botanical dyes, to cutting the perfect curve around a pocket, each design decision Jenny makes is another step towards a beautiful, smart and durable product for you.

www.marree.co

Vendor Profile: Krinkly Batiks

 

For more than 30 years, Sonoma County based Krinkly Batiks has been making creating textiles using the Indonesian technique. Their Batik clothing line for kids and adults involves an 8 step process of drawing, waxing, dyeing, and boiling. All their designs are original and hand drawn with beeswax on natural fiber clothing.

www.etsy.com/shop/krinklybatiks

Vendor Profile: Amanda LaMar

 

Amelia LaMar is a versatile mixed media artist whose creative journey spans a wide range of mediums, from painting and ceramics to photography and clay. While Amelia explores many forms of artistic expression, her work is often defined by bold colors, tactile textures, and a deep love for experimentation. Whether dragging a brush across canvas, staining wood with vibrant hues, or molding ceramics by hand, her creations evolve organically as she plays with surface and material.

www.amelialamar.com

Monday, November 11, 2024

Vendor Profile: Christy Silacci Art

 

From the depths of the recycling bin and the far reaches of her wacky mind and sense of humor, Christy Silacci hand sews her whimsical, folk art creations.  Her fabulous creative talent has produced funky hand-made, one-of-a-kind, collectible dolls and animals for more than twenty years.  These fanciful and unique creatures can be found from coast to coast in many homes and museums.

Vendor Profile: Amanda Krauss Art

 

Amanda Krauss has been drawing and painting her entire life and birding almost as long. Thanks to her third-grade teacher she developed an early passion for birds and combined that with her love for the sciences in her artwork. Her artistic inspiration continues to come from this fascination.

www.amandakrauss.com

Vendor Profile: Connection Copper

 


Vendor Profile: Questo E Quello

 


Vendor Profile: The Didi Jewelry Project

 

 
 
Didi Means "Sister" in Hindi. The Didi Jewelry Project provides customers with the opportunity to purchase unique handcrafted jewelry made by women in India who are affected by HIV/AIDS. Your purchase can help your sisters in India create the lives they deserve.

www.didijewelryproject.com

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Vendor Profile: Raes of Sun

 

 
 
Raes of Sun produces purses using up-cycled designer textiles embellished with vintage book covers and postcards. Owner Rae Trujillo transforms book covers into high quality hand bound blank journals, passport wallets & bookmarks and purses.
 

Vendor Profile: Garden Party Variety

 

Based in Napa County, Garden Party Variety sells an array of upcycled and vintage inspired shadow boxes, vintage and boho faux flower crowns, lavender aromatherapy eye pillows, felt play food from sushi to custom fortune cookies to mini decorate cakes, as well as one of kind Christmas ornaments.

www.gardenpartynapa.com

Vendor Profile: Paleta Jewelry

 

Paleta Jewelry is a collaboration between Jessica Hollibaugh and Mexican artisans.  Each piece is designed by Jessica and hand crafted by her team of artisans.  Paleta also creates framed paper art using layers of paper to replicate butterflies and other items in nature.

www.paletajewelry.com

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Vendor Profile: Pretty Fun Designs

 

Pretty Fun Designs creates eclectic jewelry that combines a blend of frivolity, power, and elegance. Pieces are made with a unique mix of stones, metals, tapes, finished and handmade components. All items are consciously designed, hand-assembled, and energized.  

www.prettyfunjewelry.com

Vendor Profile: Bessie Bee Creative

 

Bessie Bee Creative creates a colorful and whimsical combination of original artwork, jewelry, and housewares.  All are created using a number of techniques including laser cutting, fluid abstract art and beadwork.

www.bessiebeecreative.com
 

Friday, November 8, 2024

Vendor Profile: Xodi Jewelry Gallery

 

As a native of Guerrero, Mexico, Elvira Casimiro works with extended family and friends to design and produce jewelry that continues the tradition of artisan beaded jewelry. Many of her items reflect the colors and icons of Mexico as well as other Latin American countries.

www.etsy.com/xodijewelrygallery.com

Vendor Profile: Sonoma Spice Queen

 

Sonoma Spice Queen is a local business based in Petaluma Ca started by spice enthusiast and culinary adventured Wind McAlister. Through my love of cooking and cultural exploration I bring to you hand-crafted organic spice mixes and rubs made with the best intentions. Awaken your pallet and make meal preparation easy to manage. We use low salt or no salt, no gluten, or fillers and use only organic ingredients. We have 15-20 choices and have many holiday gift options. Free holiday gift packaging. Happy Cooking!

www.sonomaspicequeen.com

Vendor Profile: Botanical State of Mind

 

Botanical State of Mind is compiled from the artwork Evelyn Coleman, a self-taught illustrator living and working in Sonoma County, California. Evelyn started Botanical State of Mind out of a desire to share her love of plants and nature with others. She loves painting local ecosystems, wildflowers she notices on the trail, and California scenes. Evelyn believes that painting nature and places creates a sense of recognition and belonging.

www.botanicalsom.com

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Vendor Profile: Object Found

 

Serendipity is one of Object.Found's favorite concepts and it guides the discovery of unusual, nostalgic, sometimes odd, and always charming printed images that are up-cycled into wearable works of art.

The images in pendants are sourced from salvaged books, vintage dictionaries, out-of-date calendars, old greeting cards, and other printed materials that have been diverted from the waste stream. Each pendant features the original source material meaning each piece is one-of-a-kind.... it's a tiny little work of art that expresses a bit of your own personality through a connection with images that evoke memories and fond associations.

https://objectfoundsf.com/

Vendor Profile: Cathy Wayne

 

Cathy has been creating handcrafted wearables since 2008. Items created includ handcrafted felt hats made from wool roving or batts, handwoven garments and scarves, and hand dyed silk scarves.

Vendor Profile: Traci Hanson

Traci Hanson of Magic & Miracles makes hand crocheted fingerless gloves, scarves and cowls - the perfect winter holiday gift.  She also sews a variety of small pillows with adorable images.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Vendor Profile: Rachel Garvey Art

 


Vendor Profile: Inspired to Be...

 

Crystel Patterson, based in Sacramento, CA, is the creator of the Inspired to Be... series, a collection of empowering children's books that amplify positive Black narratives and promote social-emotional learning and growth mindset for kids. As a proud mother, Crystel writes diverse children's books that inspire young readers with real-life stories of perseverance, achievement, and self-expression.

www.crystelpatterson.com

Vendor Profile: S.Cary Potter

 

Sharon Cary is a local potter who throws on the wheel, but has been drawn more and more to hand building with slabs and coils, adding texture, and experimenting with color. Almost everything is meant to be functional, but she also believe in adding a touch of whimsy. All her functional pieces are made of mid-range stoneware clay and finished with food appropriate glazes, to withstand dishwashers, ovens, microwaves, and everyday life.


to see more, go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/scarypotter

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Vendor Profile: Kid Sister Press

 


Kid Sister Press specializes in works on paper including letterpress and gel plate printing, collage, and drawing.

https://kidsisterpress.wordpress.com

Vendor Profile: Soap Cauldron

 


Sonoma County based boutique Soap Cauldron is the home of the Three Sisters Apothecary and Soapy Tails. These all natural lines of artisan soaps and skincare are handcrafted in small batches in the centuries-old tradition with gourmet oils, butters, essential oils and botanicals. Started in 1999, Soap Cauldron selects ingredients directly from nature and transforms them into nourishing and gentle products to cleanse and pamper the skin. Experience our truly natural products and pamper yourself or the ones you love.


To learn more visit www.soapcauldron.com


Vendor Profile: ASH Designs

 

ASH Designs produces silver and mixed metal jewelry with a variety of precious stones. Astrid fabricates all of her own work, forging settings and hand setting stones.  Often there is a sense of movement to her pieces which she encourages wearers to wear playfully.

Monday, November 4, 2024

Vendor Profile: Savvycakes Studios

 

 
 
Savvycakes Studio creates original, primarily digital illustrations of witches and monsters inspired by vintage pinup art. Illustrations are then turned into stickers, prints, tote bags, t-shirts, jewelry and keychains. Savvycakes works with eco-friendly materials and ethical manufacturers.

Vendor Profile: Sew Baby!

 

 

Kathy Grant of Sew Baby! hand sews all of her adorable children's items including bibs, aprons, blankets and more!

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Vendor Profile: Blue Seal Pottery

 

Blue Seal Pottery specializes in hand built ceramics, those made with a slab roller and various textures.  Each piece is either draped over a mold or shaped, fired, and glazed. At Blue Seal Pottery we never follow the crowd or stick to this color or that. We are always experimenting with different combinations of amazing glazes and wonderful textures. Each piece we make is truly a one-of-a-kind treasure.

www.bluesealpottery.com

Vendor Profile: Demeter's Dreams

 

 
Demeter's Dreams is a crystal shop and artisan that incorporates gemstones in a variety of products including suncatchers, hanging planters, and jewelry. They characterize their work as ethereal and magic!
 

Vendor Profile: Cucina Lupa

 

 

Cucina Lupa sells made to order custom tiramisu desserts in a variety of flavors including classic, caramel apple, London Fog, and matcha. They also offer pasta making classes and fresh pasta pickup events.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Vendor Profile: Calico Moon

 

Calico Moon specializes in leather crafts, handmade in Santa Rosa, including handbags, wallets, leather drink holders and bracelets.

Vendor Profile: Stella's Table

 

Their matriarch, Stella Rosa Carassali, stood as an obvious symbol for Stella's Table's adventure into its boutique of foods that stemmed from family traditions. The traditions and memories, the laughter and tears, all began and ended at the table. No matter the celebration, they gathered around the table with family and friends and partook in delicious food, drank good wine and made an everlasting impact on their friends and family.  Inspire your own traditions with their simple, delicious, homemade or handcrafted products that lead to long-lasting memories.  

www.stellastable.com 

Vendor Profile: Rainy Day Chocolate

 

A rainy day in early January of 2016, while making chocolate truffles together, was the inspiration for Rainy Day Chocolates.  This Sonoma County confectioner curates a beautiful blend of Belgian milk and dark chocolates for its chocolate truffles as well as other quality ingredients for its additional confections including toffee, dipped marshmallows, and other treats. 

Friday, November 1, 2024

Vendor Profile: Family Tree Pottery

 

 
Located in the heart of Petaluma, Family Tree Pottery is the pottery studio of Joan Lindt. In addition to her own creations, Joan offers a wide variety of classes for all skill levels. Individual and group sessions are available throughout the week in the studio to learn to throw, sculpt, paint clay, create something extraordinary, and enjoy some clay therapy!
 
Learn more at familytreepottery.com

Vendor Profile: Sia Bella

 

 

Sia Bella skincare is handmade in small batches. Using all natural quality ingredients, lovingly made so that you can feel good about what you put on your skin. We want you to have skincare that you don’t have to worry about, that feels good, and makes your skin glow. Skincare for the whole family! Delight the senses, heal the body & soothe the soul. 

https://sia-bella.com/

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Vendor Profile: Sunde White Industries

 


Sunde started Sunde White Industries in 2009. She makes everything totally by hand, drawing, painting, cutting and gluing her images together piece by piece. Sunde gets her inspiration from her dogs, nature and urban San Francisco.

https://www.sundewhiteindustries.com/

Vendor Profile: Doran Handmade

 

 

Amy Doran creates handmade mixed metals and gemstone jewelry inspired by nature. From her heart through her hands and onto yours. Bond with friends and family through custom fit and designed by you permanent jewelry welded on the spot.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/doranhandmadejewelry

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Vendor Profile: Amy Rose Moore Illustration

 

Amy Rose Moore was born and raised in the woods somewhere in the Sierra Cascade mountains of Northern California. She has had many 'animal friends,' real and imaginary. Some of them appear in her illustrations. She currently lives and works in San Francisco, California.

www.amyrosemoore.com

Vendor Profile: Tea & Trumpets

 

 

Tea & Trumpets seeks to create an interactive tea selection experience; one that has a quality selection, excellent customer service, and most of all, welcoming not intimidating. You don’t need to be an expert to find a tea that is right for you; just start smelling some tea and asking questions. We offer only USDA organic tea because we believe tea should be in its purest form; without the use of chemicals.

www.tea-and-trumpets.com

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Applications CLOSED September 8th.

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at Holiday Crafterino 2024! This year's Holiday Crafterino will take place Saturday November 23, 2024!  Applications are now CLOSED.  Vendor selections will be made on or before September 16th