Fun in Claremont, CA (Arts and Crafts Show!),

I had a blast today at the Claremont arts and crafts show! Each year during this time, Claremont blocks off several roads so that artists from all over can show us, AND (lucky for us) allow people to purchase their work! :) I saw amazing paintings, glasswork, jewelry, woodwork, papercrafting, knitted scarves and sweaters, hats, mosaics, pottery, and so much more. Everything was beautifully handcrafted by some very talented people! It's a fantastic opportunity to not only see what people have fun working on, whether it is their job or just a hobby, it's a wonderful opportunity to actually talk to the artists and ask them questions about their work. Needless to say, I had SO MUCH FUN! :) I picked up only a couple of things (college student working on a budget here! lol), but I'm really pleased with what I decided to purchase.

One of the first booths I visited had mini scrapbooks, handmade cards, scrapbooking embellishments (everything right up my ally). Her work is really fantastic! I purchased some of her "all year round" cards. Oy! It's going to be really difficult deciding who gets these cute cards- it might be difficult to part with them! :D

The artist's name is Tina.

You can view her blog and enter to win some BLOG CANDY here . And you can view her website here. Super CUTE stuff!

(Handmade cards by Tina Curtis at http://embellishmentsbytina.com/)

As I made my way through the tents, I came across a glass artist who was selling BEAUTIFUL glass jewelry. I bought a gorgeous flower pendant (trust me, the picture does not do this pendant justice!) I don't feel like I'm wearing a necklace, I feel like I'm wearing artwork. And it truly is one of a kind :) Please visit the artist's website here if you're interested in seeing more of her and her husband's work.

(Handmade glass pendant by Christina at http://chrevan.com/)

Well, quite the eventful day! Hope everyone else is having a wonderful Saturday!