Irvington Artisan Market- This Saturday!

~join the handmade revolution
Saturday, November 22nd
10am to 4pm
2131 NE Thompson St.
Inside the historic ballroom of the Irvington Tennis Club
Featuring over 25 local artisans
Unique gifts
Sustain our local economy
Jewelry
Apparel
Home Décor
Beauty Products
Stationary
Photography
Baby & Kid Apparel & Accessories

Garden Art
And Much More!

IRVINGTON ARTISAN MARKET

Artisan Profile- Sherry of Little Miss Fun Bags

Little Miss Fun Bags
http://www.flickr.com/photos/missfunbags/sets/72157601805390541/

How/when did you become an artisan?I have been making handbags since 2001, I quit my corporate type job after 9/11 and "Do what you love and the money will follow". So far, so good.


What do you enjoy most about artisan markets and craft fairs? Meeting other like minded souls. Feeding off of each others creativity.

Who inspires you and your work? Everything. You'll see what I mean when you see my bags. Other people who really inspire me, LuLu Guiness, Andy Warhol, Shag, Vivianne Westwood, Dita Von Teese.

What do you do for fun in Portland? Charity and Thrift Stores, live music, book stores. Oh and eat.

What do you do when you are not crafting? Since I craft for a living, I usually try to do domestic goddess stuff. I am the captain of our family ship. And I have two grown children and three dogs that I worship. Plus the worlds best husband.

Hometown? Seattle

Describe your paradise: 45 miles outside of Cancun, Playa del Carmen Or as I call it, heaven.

Artisan Profile- Inger of MeMe Cosmetics

http://www.memecosmetics.net/How/when did you become an artisan?
I started making soap in 1997 just as a hobby. That hobby quickly became an obsession. In 2000, I received a diploma in Herbal Medicine & in 2003, I received a diploma in Aromatherapy. I draw on both diplomas to create my line of products.
What do you enjoy most about artisan markets and craft fairs?
Meeting fellow artisans, introducing my company & products to new people.
Who inspires you and your work?
Valerie Ann Worwood, author and aromatherapist, Dr. Bronner the man who created Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castille Soap, Mandy Aftel, Master Perfumer.
What do you do for fun in Portland?
Shop at Oregon Leather, eat Voodoo Doughnuts, go to live shows or "the Bins" with my friends.
What do you do when you are not crafting?
Hard to say, because I'm always making something with my hands: I'm an aspiring silversmith, I enjoy crochet, baking, cooking, canning and food preservation.
Hometown?
View, Washington
Describe your paradise:
Canada