Mid Spring Nights Dream! Some of the Sponsors/Contributors!

www.rubyrock-it.com
http://rubyrock-it.blogspot.com

www.craftychica.com
http://thecraftychica.blogspot.com
http://www.ilovetocreate.com/craftychica.aspx

http://suziblu.typepad.com
Suzi is contributing one of her free online workshops, to one lucky winner at Mid Spring Nights Dream! The online workshop is below!
http://suziblu.typepad.com/a_lovely_dream/2010/11/self-guided-video-portrait-classes.html

Beacon Adhesives is another one of our premier sponsors, their glues are always on the top of my list!
http://www.beaconadhesives.com

I will be doing another post in a few days of additional sponsors and contributors. Remember this event is limited to 40/45 people. Some seats left!

See you tomorrow!
xoxo
Lisa!

Art Events and Workshops in Historic Lafayette, NJ

There are lots of workshops being un-veiled this year at Piddlestixs, one just around the corner April 7-9, 2011 in Historic Lafayette, NJ called: Mid Spring Nights Dream. The teachers are: Teena Flanner, Jennifer Docherty and June Ann.

The is a handmade friday night fair/soiree, guest speakers, sponsored items and more. If you can't afford the full payment, layaway is available until March 15. After that payment must be in full. There are sign day packages and single workshop plans available which include your breakfast, lunch or both depending on the package you choose.

Lafayette is located 25 minutes from Milford, PA, 50 minutes from NYC, 1 to 1.5 minutes from New Jersey Shore Points, 35 minutes from Warwick, NY, 2 .5 hrs from Philadelphia, PA, 3.5 hrs from Gettysburg, PA, 25 minutes from Morristown, NJ, 1hr from Easton/Allentown, PA areas, 45 minutes from Paramus, NJ, 10 minutes from Sparta, NJ, 3.5 hrs from Maryland, 1 hr from Connecticut border, 1.5 from Stamford, CT and other driving points.

The local hotel has free shuttle service to and from the event, and other locales.

To register before seats are sold out visit:

http://www.artoperanj.com/category_6/Mid-Spring-Nights-Dream-2-Day-WorkshopAdults.htm

For additional photos of this event visit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moonfaires16/sets/72157625836206684/

My store; Piddlestixs is located over a fabulous cafe called: The Millside Cafe, which is an area favorite, their breakfasts and lunches are absolutely amazing! My store is also situated in the area's antiques district where treasures are waiting to be found, search inside The Mill Antiques Center, 2 long floors and connected buildings of antiques!Another favorite at the Mill Antiques is Bogwater Jims and Karen's Store, such eclectic pieces, boating pieces, industrial and European finds, plus many others. Inside the mill is Joe and Sharon's treasure trove of antique toys and memorabilia, Next store to me is Pam's Store and Sweet Peas. Across the street from me is Cona's Antiques, Next to me on the other side is Chocolate Goat who is known for their Vera Bradley and Imported Chocolate. Across the road are my girls and friends starting at the Black Pony with Bob and Noreen, Rose Petal Porch with Joyce, Lafayette Emporium with Karen, Eileen and June whose located upstairs of the Emporium, next to them is Jill and Herb downstairs from Jill, plus another store coming this week. We have such a great group here and they are all excited about this event coming up in April!In this picture I am inside Rose Petal Porch:Now inside June's Space, who happens to be one of the teachers at the event. June is a psychic medium and artist, whose has written books, craft books and has nationally recognized for many of her talents:Now we are inside my store, which each vignette changes all the time:
Here are some of the projects being offered for you to do:
Jenn's Workshop:
Teena's Workshop:June's Workshop:Here is a surprise vendor at the event: The Costumed Photographer who can photograph you in costume at the event:Plus many more surprises.
You can contact me with any questions or click on the link above to register!
Magic and Joy.
Lisa!

Papier Mache Dollies!
Re-visiting a few old friends: My papier mache dollies! We all know how much I love vintage dollies such as carnival cupies, kewpies and charlottes. A few years ago I started playing around with various papier mache clay recipes until I found the one I liked, then used that mixture to fill in old tin molds and ones which I made to make some papier mache creations. These dollies are the result!Meet Sundae Sprinkleton!Meet Sweetie Candypops!Meet Polly Moonlight!Meet the Cupie of Love seen pictured with Polly MoonlightMeet Ginger of Ginger's Cake Party Box!Meet Misty Candyreef!
Meet Sugar Lemonwood!Sugar Lemonwood is the carnival cupie who stars along Candy in Circus Time Parade!

Hope you enjoyed my papier mache cupies!
Magic and Joy,
Lisa!

P.S. If you want to learn how to create your own papier mache dolls using vintage molds, made to look like vintage chalkware, and storybook enchanted, join us at Mid Spring Nights Dream in Historic Lafayette, NJ April 7-9, 2011 where Designer/Teacher Teena Flanner will be teaching a workshop on how to create your own papier mache creations! Visit: The Piddlestixs Website to sign up for Teena's class and the other classes being offered at this fabulous 3 day event!

Mid Spring Nights Dream Event!

Click Here to register

Piddlestixs will be hosting its first BIG event at the store and within its home turf of Historic Lafayette, NJ on April 7-9, 2011

The itinerary is Thursday Night, Friday and Saturday April 7-9, 2011 Teena's Workshop Jenn's Workshop June's Workshop

The Teachers: Teena Flanner, Jenn Docherty and June Ann, all three are published and well know artisans who each have their own books, printed in various publications and media, tv appearances and product lines.

Thursday Night is the attendee welcome party starting at 6pm:
-Meet and Greet
-Private shopping within Piddlestixs and neighboring stores:
Piddlestixs, The Mill Antiques Center, Rose Petal Porch, Lafayette Emporium, Black Pony Antiques, all hosting late night private shopping and giveaways.
-Attendee goodie bags and fairy wings, class tickets, attendee badges, etc.
-Light fare, treats and more inside Piddlestixs

Friday:
-Breakfast/coffee/tea 8:30-9am
-Class starts at 9am til 1pm
-Lunch 1-2pm
-Surprise Guest speakers 2-3pm

Friday Night Vendor Soiree: Marie Antoinette's Garden theme
Come dressed in your soiree best, lots of pearls, rhinestones and frills.
-Book signings, vendors, etc.
-6pm-8pm, public vendor soiree
-8pm-10pm, private attendee party and vendor soiree
-Location near Piddlestixs inside a 17th century old church

Saturday:
-Breakfast 8:30-9am
-Classes 9am-1pm
-Lunch 1-2pm
-Classes 2pm-6pm

Seats are limited, first come first serve basis, maximum 45 students

The new group will open on yahoo in march, for you to host swaps, meet one another and is private only to people participating in the event.

Event banner is located on my blog as are photos of Historic Lafayette and Neighboring Stores, Piddlestixs and More: Faerie Enchantment for you to use on your blogs and sites!


as well as recommended hotels and car service. Newark airport is the recommended airport!

NOTE:
There are no ala carts, each student must attend all 3 classes in order to attend the thursday night and friday night parties. There are no refunds after students register.