Featured Holizaar IV Vendor: The Quilting Violinist

The Craft Heroes welcome Linda Hall, aka The Quilting Violinist, for her first appearance at the Holizaar. We're charmed by her quilting skills that go beyond the usual cozy blanket to some creative modern uses.

Don't Forget: Holizaar IV happens Dec. 3, 2011 from 11 am - 4 PM at The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave South, St. Pete FL 33701--Admission is Free and Lunch is available to purchase!

Featured Holizaar Artist: Calan Ree

Calan Ree has been a Holizaarian from the get go, having been part of our first Holizaar and a participant every year ever since. Each year she brings her lovely, quirky jewelry and Gingerdead cards and this year she's promoting some new 3D ceramic work as well.

Don't Forget: Holizaar IV happens Dec. 3, 2011 from 11 am - 4 PM at The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave South, St. Pete FL 33701--Admission is Free and Lunch is available to purchase!

Featured Holizaar IV Vendor: Devine Designs

Cindy of Devine Designs is returning this year for her 3rd Holizaar experience and each year her unique jewelry designs blow us away!

Featured Holizaar Artist: Madison Zalopany

Madison is a new comer to Holizaar and we're excited to help her exhibit her lovely original works of art and encourage you to check out her other hand made creations!

Featured Holizaar IV Vendor: Julie Dye

Julie Dye is a Holizaar veteran and returns this year with even more fine and functional wares! Come enjoy her lovely paper crafts!

Featured Holizaar IV Vendor: Kelley Love Designs

Kelley Love Designs has had perfect attendance at the Holizaar, another founding vendor who has been with the show from the beginning! Her jewelry designs blend vintage, rustic, and natural styles for a fresh and unique look.

Featured Holizaar Artist: Alluring Lures

Diane of Alluring Lures has been a part of the Holizaar tradition from our very first year! Her bright fused glasswares are gorgeous!

Gifts Galore at Holizaar Four!

Apply now for Holizaar IV on Dec 3!

The Holizaar is turning 4! Be a part of this fun holiday party! Held annually at The Studio @ 620 (an amazing visual and performing arts non-profit) , www.studio620.org , (620 1st Ave South in St. Pete), Holizaar IV will be bigger and better than ever! This year we're streamlining the vendor set up process which means for you crafty folks an easier and more convenient show: 8ft table and chair will be provided for you, so no lugging tables around, just pack your car full of more great hand made stuff!

Here are the show details:
Saturday December 3, 2011 from 11 AM - 4 PM (vendor set up will be 9 AM)
Cost: $75 for 8ft space includes table and chair
Apply online: http://craftheroes.wufoo.com/forms/holizaar-iv/

Applications will be reviewed and accepted vendors will be notified in September. Once accepted you will receive an invoice via paypal to pay and secure your spot in the show.

Remember, all items sold MUST be hand made by the seller, not from kits or imports. Thanks!

Holizaar III: Tres Holizaar to have groovy tunes!

Shown here at a local coffee shop are two of the fine musicians that will be playing this years Tres Holizaar! (To be held at The Studio @ 620, 620 1st Ave S.) Swanky jazz guitar and vibraphone versions of songs you didn't know you knew will add a perfect mood to the shopping atmosphere! BUT WAIT this is only 1 of 2 performers set for Sunday Dec 5! Alternating sets will be another bluesy/jazzy guitar and drum duo! Enjoy the music while you have some fabulous home cooked soup and sandwiches because Craft Heroes know that holiday shopping can really boost your appetite! All this and the best, most affordable hand made gifts in town. You can't beat it! Free Admission, 11 AM - 5 PM

A Taste of Holizaar Deux!

Here is a sample of some of the creative art and gifts that will be available during Holizaar Deux, Nov 21-22 at The Studio@620 (620 1st Ave South) Buy handmade gifts and support local artists!

Cynthia O'Brien



Pompei Studios

Jennifer Zoellner

Julie Dye

Marianne Wysocki

Devine Designs Jewelry
Our Lady of Perpetual Pickles

Natty Moss Bond


Handmade 3D
Kelley Love Designs


Demigod Studio
Ginger Dead and Friends

The Crafty Hag
Em Lee Handmade
BoogieBead
Saturday November 21 from 11 AM - 6 PM, Sunday November 22 from 12 PM - 5 PM
Lunch available for purchase! Free Admission! 620 1st Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Holizaar Deux : Double Time Double Festive
Save the date for Holizaar Deux!
The St. Pete Craft Heroes will soon be accepting vendor applications for their second annual holiday bazaar. The 2009 show, Holizaar Deux, will again be held at The Studio @ 620 (http://www.studio620.org/) Due to the success of last year's event the show has been expanded to span a weekend instead of a single day.
This year's show dates are November 21-22, 2009
so save the date and keep an eye out for online application information.

yART sale May 31! Great Deals on Great Art & Crafts!!

Don't Miss the yART Sale on Sunday May 31st !!


The St. Pete Craft Heroes (Crafty Hag and Boogiebead) are teaming up with a special few fellow artists and crafters to bring you a day of fantastic deals : The yART Sale--its like a yard sale, but with ART! Crafty Hag stained glass will be Buy One Get One, and all of the vendors will have great deals too!
Alluring Lures: Fused Glass
Anne Painted Verses: Hand calligraphed creations
Boogiebead: Fun beaded jewelry and accessories and PLUSHIES!!
Michael Matthews and Rob Adams: Sophisticated stained glass
Natty Moss Bond: Recycled art cards and more
Our Lady of Perpetual Pickles: The name says it all! Home canned goods!
Teresa Vidal: Jewelry, paintings, vintage goods and more!

Sunday May 31 from 10 AM - 2 PM
Corner of 9th Ave N and 5th Street (not far from Starbucks at 9th Ave N and 4th St)
875 5th Street N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
See you there!

Another Craft Heroes Holiday Event Announcement!

The St. Pete Craft Heroes are excited to announce a second super hand-made holiday event!

The Holiday Shuffle will take place on Friday December 5 at the Historic Mirror Lake Shuffleboard Club! More details to come but put this on your calendar! Don't miss this or The Holizaar on Nov 30th, as each event will feature a different line up of artisans so your selection will be fresh and amazing at both shows!

Interested vendors should contact craftheroes@yahoo.com , send images and description of your latest creations to be considered as a vendor. Thanks!!

Find out more about the historic St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts : http://www.stpete.org/Shuffleboard.htm

Craft Emergency Hits St. Pete June 1!

Get ready for a flash flood of creativity when Craft Emergency hits St. Petersburg!

The St. Pete Craft Heroes are proud to present this awesome arts event as a benefit for the Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross!

Sunday June 1, 2008
9 AM to 2 PM

in Red Cross Park, 818 4th Street North, the corner of 4th street and 9th avenue north, across from Starbucks Coffee

Kick off hurricane season with the St. Pete Craft Heroes and the Red Cross!

All arts and fine craft vendors participating in this sale have made a contribution to benefit the Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross. Shoppers can stock up on hand crafted items from a variety of awesome local artisans while they learn more about how the Red Cross supports those in need in our community. Pick up a first aid kit, CPR supplies, register for a class, or sign up as a volunteer--and of course monetary donations will be accepted as well. The Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross responds to disasters locally on a day to day basis while teaching people how to safely respond to unexpected situations.

Interested arts vendors or people interested in helping with this event as a volunteer should email craftheroes@yahoo.com or visit the craft heroes on myspace at www.myspace.com/craftheroes