VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: THE CRAFTY HAG

 As one of the founding Craft Heroes, Coralette Damme, aka The Crafty Hag, has been a part of Holizaar since year 1.  Known for her eclectic animal imagery mixed with some spooky Halloween spirit, Coralette's designs grace a variety of products from cards and posters, tote bags and more--and every last bit of it is hand printed by the artist! Come and get your dose of Holiday Cheer ala The Crafty Hag at this year's Holizaar!  Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL. Admission is free!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: CAROLYN KOSPENDER of HITHER RABBIT

How adorable are these canine creations? Here at the Craft Hero's we are giving a paws up for Carolyn Kospender!  Carolyn is the creator and maker of all things Hither Rabbit. Originally from Philly, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Tyler School of Art and is inspired by work that is colorful, whimsical and makes her smile! Featured by DogMilk and Better Homes and Gardens, Hither Rabbit is a home décor and apparel shop that specializes in whimsical wares that are cute enough for kids but cool enough for adults. From embroidery hoop art and magnets to custom pet portraits, every item is lovingly handmade in her home studio in Saint Pete, Florida. Here are just a few samples of the handmade goodies she’ll be offering at Holizaar this year as well as some new holiday items. Come meet Carolyn at the Holizaar and keep up with her latest creations on her shop site at www.hitherrabbit.etsy.com 

Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL. Admission is free!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: WADE SLATER

Who says monsters and Christmas don't mix!  They're wrong! Nothing is more festive than one of Wade Slater's funky far out creations! What person wouldn't delight to find these fun creatures in their stockings! Each one is carefully hand sculpted and painted and no two are alike!  Come see Wade and his monsters at Holizaar AND follow them online in Monsterland!

 

Wade is a local artist, art teacher and a Holizaar veteran! 

Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL. 

Admission is free and open to the public!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: JULIE DYE CRAFT

 Julie Dye loves paper!  In the course of her decade-long love affair with Japanese papers she has built a successful business, “Julie Dye Craft” which allows her to professionally indulge her ongoing fascination with creating one of a kind wearable art.  Julie Dye Craft currently features a line of handmade jewelry, accessories and gift items hand crafted with a combination of paper, metal and resin.

Julie has been at many Holizaar events but each year she brings a new twist to her line of creative paper inspired products!  Find her online at this link.

Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL.