Gentry Blackburn | Frosty Darling

Using felt and vintage fabrics, I make a variety of colorful items such as stuffed animals, pillows and accessories. In my work I walk the line between bold and fun and comforting and nostalgic. Lately I've been making kitschy Utah souvenirs. Provo Pride! Visit me!

Emily Burnett | Zeene Designs

I make uber-cool accessories out of recycled materials. My bracelets are made primarily out of old magazine pages and I have a new line (bracelets for now and purses/pocketbooks/notebooks to come) made out of bike tire inner tubes. I also incorporate old zipper pulls into some accessories. I describe my style as a mixture of industrial/ethnic/chic and design for both men and women. While much of my line's appeal is that is recycled, people love it for it's originality and uniqueness. I like creating wearable fashion from things that otherwise end up in the garbage! Visit me!

Samantha Card | Can You Hear Me?

When I was little, I would ask my mom to draw me pictures of 'merdalmations' (dalmation + mermaid tail). Since then I've graduated from BYU in visual arts, emphasizing in painting and drawing. In June, I finished my Master's degree in Art Therapy Counseling from Marylhurst University. Today, I continue to paint and make prints of my artwork. Art is a form of communication and this is my visual language. Can you hear me?

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Jessie Huish | Huish Books

I mostly make handmade blank journals, because I feel like there is no better way to express your feelings and emotions than on a blank page. I will also be bringing along some FABULOUS little statuettes that every woman needs, they are inspired by the Day of the Dead and they could not be sweeter. I'll be bring along more fancy hair pins as well as some jewelry too! Visit me!

Nicole Choules | Elsa Bags & Vanilla Pie Baby

BAGS/PURSES- because everyone needs one. PACIFIER CLIPS- I would hate for baby's pacifier to get dirty. STATE OR LETTER NECKLACES- who wants a naked neck all the time? JAPANESE FABRIC COVERED BUTTONS- so you can add a little flare to your stuff. SKIRTS & SHIRTS- what's better than a new skirt or a shirt? an upcycled one! BIBS, BLANKETS, BURP CLOTHS- spit up, warmth & cleaner clothes. need I say more... BIRD & MUSTACHE PILLOWS- making the couch a little more inviting.

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Debbie Thompson | Tom Design

Hello, my name is Debbie Thompson. I'm an elementary art teacher by day and a jewelry maker by night! I mostly make bright, bold, vintage inspired jewelry with antiqued metals, lockets, and flowers. My jewelry includes necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings.

I've been making jewelry for the past four years and love being able to use my creative side with both my jobs!

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Sycamore Street Press

Sycamore Street Press is the full-time family business of Kirk and Eva Jorgensen. We are dedicated to combining fresh designs, sustainable methods, and the vintage charm of letterpress printing. We collaborate with a few of our friends to create the designs for our cards, posters, gift tags, frame mats, fortune tellers, etc... Then Kirk and I crank each item through our Vandercook press by hand to achieve the texture and impression that letterpress is known for. We love the creative, collaborative nature of our work and we love sharing the beauty of letterpress with others!

Ben Kafton | Dela Flamant

Turn it upside down. Stretch it. Shrink it. Make it two-dimensional. Make it move. Make it fly. Fold it. Use a different texture. Rearrange the elements. Make it look futuristic....

With each piece I create, I try to gain ideas and ask myself how I am going to follow thru and make the finished piece the most unique and interesting that it can be.

Inspired by everything from bauhaus graphic design, The Beatles, to Wes Anderson films. I mainly screen print t-shirts, fabric, wood and paper. I also make backpacks and other bags using my own patterns and design.

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Ashley MacKay & Camille Anderson | Boots To The Moon

Ashley: I create because I like things that don't exist. I reuse things that have meaning to me, like skirts out of my Grandpa's old work shirts. I print cards because I like working with my hands, and who hasn't needed a Get Well Soon Broken Heart card?

Camille: I make things out of fabric: quilts, quiet books, and clock pillows for children. For adults: fabric box sets, Children Kids plushies, and Christmas collection including stockings, ornaments, wreathes, and Tiger Fire Christmas Album (in this case I made something out of music). I do it because I like creation.

Celeste Fife | CJ's Woodland Shed

I'll have plenty this year including some of the linocut cards I had in the spring 2007 show back as signed prints. My main focus will be clothing made from recycled sources such as preworn clothing, scraps, and thrift store fabric. Some of my clothing is completely original and some is based on vintage patterns with my own elements added. I have been focusing on women tops. The amount of chemicals used to produce and process new fabrics is staggering, and it harms us and our world. My little son has autism and so of course having a world with less toxins is important to me and that is why I do what I do. Visit me!

Tiffany Rawson | Modern Thread

I make modern baby + home sewn goods. I have bibs, burps, minky/ fleece blankets with modern appliqués, diaper bags, diaper clutches, home décor pillows.  I am constantly working on new and exciting things to add to my collection!  I sew things because I absolutely love to sew!!  I also saw a need for stylish + functional goods as a new mother myself, so I started making them! Visit me!

The Estes Girls | Button Boutique

We started making buttons as a creative outlet for all the women in Estes household. It was something that we could all do and do together. What started as a hobby has developed into a little business. We love to create, think of new ideas, and share it with others. We make adorable earrings, pocket mirrors, rings, bobby pins, and other button goodies. Our products are different from most jewelry sold. They are bright, fun and extremely affordable. Visit us!

Dallas Russell | Easily Amused

 

Inspired by variety, Dallas never makes the same thing twice. She loves to sew and embroider; she dabbles in crocheting, she beads and makes jewelry. So hurry, hurry, hurry, step right up and get your ticket for the imagination contortionist and all of her wonderful oddities. Easily Amused gifts are intended for the frequently exuberant, the blatantly giddy, the often nostalgic and, of course, the easily amused. If you miss the attention to detail of yesteryear Dallas is your gal; her one of a kind creations are great to have and share.  Visit me!