Crafter Spotlight: Mystik Dezigns

Whew! Thanks to everyone who made Crafts Gone Wild an amazing day. We’ll have photos of the event up on the blog in the future.  But in the meanwhile: a post-facto crafter spotlight! Misty Nosset of Mystik Dezigns was at Crafts Gone Wild selling her unique plushies and other indie goods.

What do you make?
I mainly sew things like unique (and most the time one-of-a-kind) plushies. Although, I have been known to crochet, make jewelry, and computer graphics, such as logo and vinyl car graphics.

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Crafter Spotlight: Jennifer Sadler Designs

Remember that amazing bead shop in the Short North, Byzantium? We miss it! Former manager Jennifer Sadler of Jennifer Sadler Designs talks about her rich experience as an artist and bead buyer in Columbus. These unique pieces are the result of many years in the business, and we can’t wait to see ‘em (and buy ‘em) up close!

What do you make?
I handcraft jewelry that’s inspired by vintage designs of the 1920s to the 1960s. I’ve been making jewelry since I was in college, and worked at the old Byzantium bead shop on King and Neil near the OSU campus. I have an outrageously huge bead collection! I’m inspired by vintage styles.

So, why are you so fricken’ awesome? (Because we know you are!)
Well, I’ve been told by many that I have quite an eye for design and color, and have beautiful beads in my work. My years working at Byzantium and Mill Creek Farm, working with bead traders, and going on buying trips all over the country has afforded me the know-how to find unique items. So when it comes to beads and findings and fabrication, I know a thing or two about a thing or two!

I’m hoping to open a bead shop on Etsy in 2013 and plan to infuse it with the expertise I gained while managing Byzantium beads for several years!  

Gorgeous! Find earrings like these and more from Jennifer Sadler Designs!

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CGW Sponsor: Nash Imaging

What’s not to love about photobooths? We’re excited this year that Nash Imaging will once again be at Crafts Gone Wild this Saturday with another fantastic photobooth, ready to snap pics of all who stop by! Here’s a photo of us, the CGW team, in between takes at the Nash Imaging FlippedFotos photobooth from last year!

If you haven’t already seen their booths around town, here’s your chance! (But chances are, if you’ve been to such events such as concerts at the LC Pavilion, Rock on the Range, Market to Market Ride, and CGW 2010 & 2011, you have!) Not only do they offer a variety of fantastic photo ops, but also services such as photo editing kiosks, video booths, social media kiosks, green screen, lead generation and more!

Photo by SaraLynn Belle.

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Crafter Spotlight: HevVin Designs

Crafts Gone Wild is in just a few days and we’re pumped! Jamie Hevener of HevVin Designs talks about her unique bags and clutches, made from custom-designed patterns! Find HevVin Designs on Facebook and Twitter.

What do you make?
I make all sorts of bags such as bracelet clutches, messengers and tech bags. They are all made with repurposed and vintage textiles and findings by me in my studio.

Any crafty websites or sources of inspiration that you love?
I love the Stampington and Company Magazines, with the altered couture ideas, and I adore their blog. There are SO many great inspirations on there that inspire me to mix materials and keep my ideas fresh. 

So, why are you so fricken’ awesome? (Because we know you are!)
At the studio, I design my bag patterns myself, sketching out the designs using graph paper and colored pencils. Sometimes that’s the most enjoyable step of creating my bags! My love for vintage textiles and unusual patterns and applications has always been incorporated into HevVin Designs’ bags. I also make a collection of Metaphor Bags every once in a while, that depict a metaphor or tell a story. 

My goals for success involve working and connecting with fellow artists and artisans, promoting others, volunteering and teaching what I do.

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Check it out: CGW in Columbus Alive

This week Crafts Gone Wild is featured in Columbus Alive! #success

Photo courtesy of SaraLynn Belle.

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Crafter Spotlight: Jennifer’s Custom Designs

For this year’s Crafts Gone Wild, Jennifer Sheehan of Jennifer’s Custom Designs takes the cake for most inspiring crafter! We love her fantastic vintage jewelry and adorable holiday decor.

What do you make?
I make steampunk and vintage-inspired jewelry. I like taking pieces of old jewelry or everyday items, and creating something new and pretty out of it! I also make other accessories and home decor.

Any crafty websites or sources of inspiration that you love?
I am a Pinterest addict. I love getting inspiration from there and Etsy, too. Not to mention, you can often find fashion magazines spread out around my apartment!

So, why are you so fricken’ awesome?  (Because we know you are!)
I have always been extremely creative, but actually started making jewelry as a type of physical therapy. I was in a diving accident six years ago and became a quadraplegic. I started beading to help my fine motor skills in my hands, and fell in love! I always wanted to do something in the fashion or interior design-related, and a freak accident made it come true. Now I can’t stop my creative mind!

Wow! What an amazing story! You won’t want to miss Jennifer’s stunning jewelry this Saturday!

Photo courtesy of SaraLynn Belle

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CGW Sponsor: Pattycake Bakery

Sweets fans, you’re not gonna believe your eyes! Check out what we found recently on the Pattycake Bakery Facebook page! This decadent strawberries and cream cake-by-the-slice is to die for!

On that note, we can’t resist ANYTHING this scrumptious bakery has to offer. From whoopie pies to their famous sticky buns, there’s an amazing confectionary treat to satisfy any taste at Pattycake. We love ‘em!

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