DD 2012 Spring/Summer Show Schedule

I am getting very excited for the upcoming show season. My first show is the Hessler Street Fair near downtown Cleveland, OH on May 19 & 20, noon to dusk. This will be my fifth year at this show and I absolutely love doing it. 

After Hessler comes the Berea MayFest on May 26th from 10 to 5 at Coe Lake in Berea, OH. 

Then another favorite of mine, the Clifton Arts & Music Festival on June 16th from 10 to 6. The fest is located on Clifton Blvd. in Lakewood, OH between W 117th and W 112th.

Wildwood Fine Arts Festival in Mentor, OH June 24th from 10:30 to 5 at the Wildwood Cultural Center. This is a first time for me at this show, I look forward to a great day.

Another first for me is the Waterloo Arts Fest on June 30th from 11 to 7 in Cleveland's east side neighborhood of Collinwood.

Only one show in July, Willoughby Artsfest on the 21st from 10 to 5 in downtown Willoughby, OH.

Please follow my blog, FaceBook or my website www.debysdesigns.net for my show schedule.


Catch ya later,
Deby

Shows are fun and sometimes even profitable

If I make a bad choice doing a show that I am clearly not going to make much money I try to make the most of out.When you are given lemons, make lemonade - when a craft show gives you lemons, I make friends and contacts. I was told by a wise friend that if you are asked how you are doing at a show... always say fantastic no matter how good or bad sales are. Keep 'em guessing and keep it positive.

I had the best time with a lot of grand old dames (they called themselves that) this past weekend and actually made a bit of money. I honestly think it was because was positive and made everyone around me smile and laugh. I will be back next year just to see my grand old friends!

Next Saturday is Basket of Treasures at the Westlake High School and I am looking forward to putting a few more bucks in my pocket and hopefully make some new friends. My niece Olivia will be with me for the first time, I am hoping she takes to it and can help me from time to time.

Just bought the molds I need for coasters and candle holders and hope to start experimenting with them next weekend. Loving the new kiln, it does a super job!

Seriously considering going to the Glass Expo in Vegas next year, classes are really expensive but I think I would take away a lot of great information. We have friends there to my husband will have things to do while I learn new things, AND we can write it off... bonus.

All the best,
Deby

New and Improved Deby's Designs

2012 will be a year of changes, no more beaded items except for earrings. I am wanting to separate myself from all of the "beaders" and become more of an artist. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but anyone can string beads. I will miss it, but I will keep doing earrings, they are popular and my customers expect me to have them.
 
I just bought a new kiln, it is bigger and better so I am going to start making tiles, coasters and candle holders.

Shows abound.... I wasn't going to do "craft" shows this fall but I have found a couple where I should do well. Here is the list (check out my website for dates and addresses); 23rd Annual Harvest Holiday Craft show, Basket of Treasures, Fall into the Holidays Craft Show and Laurel School Holiday Art Festival. 

I have also been accepted as an artist for the Holden Arboretum's "Natures Harvest" show now through the end of December.

That's all for now, will try to blog weekly as long as I have something
interesting to report.

Glass is where it's at!
Deby

 

Busy in the Cave!!

Been a slow couple weeks as far as the shows go so I've been in the glass cave and the bead room creating new pieces. Custom monogram pendants are available in 2 sizes and 3 colors (red, white & black), check out my website or my Etsy.

The next show is the Olmsted Festival of the Arts on August 14th, from 10 - 4. Check out the link below for details: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Olmsted-Festival-of-the-Arts/121647741239965?v=info&sk=info

My next show is in North Canton Ohio, the 15th Annual North Canton Main Street Festival on August 20th & 21st, see the link for more details.  http://www.northcantonchamber.org/2011festivalschedule.htm

I will post September shows later, it is going to be my busiest month ever!!

I have also become a member of SRAJD which I am learning more about. 

 
 Don't Worry, Bead Happy!
Deby

Willoughby Artsfest

Tomorrow is the 20th Annual Willoughby (OH) Artsfest, I had applied for a couple years and finally got in this year, very excited. http://www.willoughbyareachamber.com/artsfest.html. The weather is going to be hot but nice and there are several watering holes and shops to duck into to get cooled off.

My next show is the North Olmsted (OH) Arts & Crafts Festival at the Frostville Museum grounds on Cedar Point Rd in the Cleveland Metroparks on August 14 from 10-5.  And the North Canton (OH) Main Street Festival on August 20 & 21, mom and dad will be in for this one!!!

Please check out my website and "like" us on Facebook.


Live, Love, Bead!
Deby

May the Shows Begin!!!

Count down to Hessler Street Fair, May 21 & 22 from 11:00 'til dusk both days. http://www.hesslerstreetfair.org/hna.html/ This is the event not to miss, it is so much fun and there is something for everyone. Lots of local artists, area musicians and awesome food.

I have lots of new pieces and cannot wait to set up and sell ,sell, sell!! Mention my blog and get $5 off a $20+ sale. I also have a $10 sale on over 50 items; pendants, earrings and pins.

Next show May 28th, Berea MayFest at Coe Lake (Berea, OH), details to follow.

Do it because you love it!!

Deby

Two Weeks Until Show Season Starts

 
My first Ohio show for 2011 is in two weeks on May 5th at B & B Appliance located at 6800 Pearl Rd in Middleburg Hts. from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. for a "Ladies Night" event with lots of vendors, giveaways, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and shopping.


The next show is Gazebo Garden Walk in Downtown Wellington, OH on May 7th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. I have done this show 3 times before, beautiful area and lots of vendors, food and spring plants. Come pick up your Mothers Day gifts, I'll even gift wrap for you! http://www.villageofwellington.com


Check out the websites they are being updated all the time, check out my new piece and show schedule.

 More to Come!!!
deby

Deby's Designs 2.0

I have reinvented myself so many times it should be 100.0 instead of 2.0. I was going to just sell my wears through my website but figured more is more and decided to keep Etsy going, it is a great site. So without further delay here is the new and improved Etsy site:

I am offering a 10% discount as well as free shipping throughout the month of March. If you see something you like let me know my shows are fast approaching and it may not be available later!

Also the website debysdesigns.net is fully stocked and ready to go thanks to my moms hours and hours of dedication to perfection. Let us know what you think we are pretty proud of what we have done over the winter. We have added a new line of wedding jewelry and I do custom pieces upon request just drop an  email to debysdesigns@hotmail.com.

I am finally learning how to wire wrap my pendants, been yapping about it for at least a year and tomorrow is the day! Watch for Etsy and FaceBook updates.

All My Best,
Deby

Basket of Treasures - 11/13/10 - $5.00 OFF

Really looking forward to Basket of Treasures tomorrow I hear it is one of the better holiday shows in the Cleveland area. The hours are from 9:30 to 4 and I am offering $5.00 off each purchase if you mention my blog or my FB page.

The ornaments have been a HUGE hit and I need to get them to all of the shops next week without fail.

Had a great party at mom's last weekend, I sure do love all of her friends. I have my last show for 2010 St. Raphael's  Shopping Gala in Bay Village on Nov. 30th from 6-9 p.m. (more info as it gets closer) and another party in December.

I do love the shows and selling to the public but I am definitely looking to taking a break. I told mom that we will not be discussing the business at all over X-Mas, just enjoy each others company and relax.

Be Happy!
Deby

DD had a GREAT week!

Kind of sorry the outdoor shows are over, was just getting into the new tent and display - oh well. The RR Arts fest was a HUGE hit and I sold lots more than I anticipated, sold 2 of my favotire necklaces (below).

Next for me is the Olmsted Falls (OH) Shop Hop on Oct 1-3, I should be at Odd Fellas on Columbia Rd (across from Drug Mart). Haven't determined if I am outside or inside. Then it's off to Florida to see mom and a private party on Nov 7th. And then Basket of Treasures at the Westlake (OH) High School on Nov 13th ( www.westlakejuniorwomensclub.com/treasures.html ).

Well that's all for now, need to make more beaded necklaces, got cleaned out at RR and my friends from Bunco!!!

Deby

Lots of stuff for Rocky River Arts Fest

I've been making beaded beauties for the show tomorrow, have found a new love in the base metals. Big fan of antique brass and copper, earrings using chain are the best yet! I would show a picture, but you need to see them in person. Here is where we'll be tomorrow from 10-5:

Come see me!
Deby

3 days until Rocky River Arts Fest

My great friend Beth Martin ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/beachglassshop) and I will be showing our wares at the Rocky River Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 18th from 10-5. It is located in in the Old Detroit Road shopping area and should be a great show. There will also be lots of other artists there as well, but you can only buy your jewelry from Beth or me - LOL.

As I said in an earlier post I am offering $5 off each piece you purchase, don't forget the holidays are creeping up quicker than we think/want.

On another topic, Jean (my mom) is getting really creative with her postings and pictures for my website ( http://www.debysdesigns.net/ ) and Etsy shop (see above). Here is the latest pretty to go up:

Rocky River Arts Fest is the next show for Deby's Designs

Celebrating the talent of our local artists.

Saturday, September 18th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Old Detroit Shopping Area

The weather is going to be perfect and this area has become such a gem, come down and enjoy

Art, Music and Fun.

I am having a sale ALL pieces are $5.00 off!

Shops that Carry Deby's Designs

Just in case you are out and about here are the stores my glass can be found:

• Grand River Beads & Gift Gallery grandriverbeads.com in Rocky River, OH,
• Eye Candy Gallery http://www.eyecandy-gallery.com/ in Cleveland, OH (Tremont area)
• Blue Cottage Gift Gallery in Put-in-Bay, OH
• Back Alley Gifts in Bradenton Beach, FL
• Something Different Gift Gallery http://www.somethingdifferentgallery.com/ in Cleveland, OH
• Brigette's Hair Studio in Cleveland, OH

I am also available for home parties, the holidays are coming faster than we think!!!

Enjoy your day and make it a great one!!
Deby