Everyone in my office knows that I am passionate about the color purple.  Actually, come to think of it -- it's the favorite color of many of the women in our office.   

As a for instance...my friend Jerilyn recently made her own iPhone cover, and wouldn't you know -- it was PURPLE!   Check it out!

First she placed her embellishments on her phone cover.  She then glued them onto the cover with jewelry glue.

She then painted all of the areas that were not covered with purple nail polish.  (I guess you could have just bought a purple phone cover as well and skipped this step.)

Then she painstainkingly filled in all of the "blank" areas with individual crystals!    The results were absolutely bling blingy!!! 

When I asked where she picked up her crystals and embellishments, she said that she got them at Creations by You (corner of Kuakini and Liliha).  Make sure you check them out! 

Awesome  job Jeri!

The Craft Fair Season is at it's peak right now...just take a look at all of the wonderful shopping opportunities you have this weekend alone!!!   With only  15 shopping days (a little over 2 weeks before Christmas), it's time to start focusing on that shopping list of yours!

Here's a list of the weekend craft fairs...Thank you to Island Craft Bulletin for the listing!

 Source:  Island Craft Bulletin @ http://www.icb-web

Three hours of sleep, glue gun "spider webs" still stuck to my nails, and a cup of hot coffee in my hands...Paul and I make our way to Alliolani Elementary School at 6am.   Waiting for us are my daughter-in-law and Shannon...hehe, crafting runs in our family.    We put up the tent and set-up the tables...then Paul departs and we get started "showcasing" our handcrafted items.

This was Roxanne's first time joining us at a craft fair...although she used to do a lot of stamping, she has recently been focusing her talents on making very pretty headbands.  She has also been dabbling in her other hobby of photography, which she is quite good at!

  Roxanne and Shannon relaxing a bit before the fair.

We were quite impressed with the staff that helped with the off-loading.  They even assisted with taking your products to your booth for you!   The brains behind the oganizing of this particular (not to mention all of the Season's Best Craft Fairs) is Linda and her husband.  You can't miss Linda...she's the one with the big smile and clipboard that shows where the vendors should be.  Quite a feat if you ask me!  Considering they had what seemed to be a lot more booths this year!

  Me and Linda smiling for the camera! 

All in all, it was quite a day...several of my friends were shopping and dropped by our booth.  Sunny, Jan, Judy, Charise with hubby and baby Zoe.  Even a couple of very dear old friends came by...Jeanne and Michelle ~ so nice seeing you!

The cafeteria was filled to capacity with an abundance of gift items for everyone on your holiday list...the vendors were smiling as well as the shoppers!

We'll be at Season's Best at the Aiea Elementary School next Saturday!  I'll share a list of all of the craft fairs happening next weekend so that you can plan your shopping day.  The countdown to Christmas has begun! 

Happy shopping everyone!

Oh boy...there are a ton of craft fairs for you to choose from this weekend!!!

DECEMBER 3 (Saturday)

Season's Best Craft & Gift Fair / Aliiolani Elementary School / Waialae & 6th Avenue / 8am-2pm  - Featuring over 200 booths of crafts, gift and food.  

Na Makua Invitational Christmas Craft Fair / Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium (BIG ISLAND) / 9am-5pm

Winter Wonderland / Calvary Church of the Pacific, 99-400 Aiea Heights Drive / 10am-1pm - They will have over 10 tons of snow!!!  Not to mention games for the keiki, baked iems and food -- oh and don't forget the crafts!!!

Kapolei Holiday Fair / Kapolei High School / 8am-2pm - Habilitat Christmas Tree sales and pick-up, craft fair AND swap meet!

Holiday Craft & Fun Fair @ Kapolei, St. Jude Catholic Church, 92-455 Makakilo Drive, Kapolei / 7am-2pm - Silent auction, crafts, gifts and children's activities.

Holiday Craft & Gift Fair / Mililani Mauka Rec Center 5, 95-1101 Ainamakua Drive / 9am-2pm - Handcrafted holiday items, artwork, jewley and lots more!

Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission Fujinkai Craft Fair , 164 California Avenue / 9am-2pm

Christmas in the Country / Waialua Sugar Mill, 67-106 Kealohanui Street, Waialua / 8am-4pm - Local crafts, holiday gift ideas and yummy food booths!

Christ Church Uniting Craft Fair, 1300 Kailua Road (just past Castle Hospital) / 9am-4pm - Crafts, doll houses, used books, plants, Christmas trees, food and more.

LeJardin Academy Christmas Craft and Gift Fair / 9am-3pm - Handmade gifts, food booths, jewelry, wood crafts and more.

Lanikai Christmas Craft Faire / Lanikai Park, Kailua / 9am-3pm - Made in Hawaii crafts and ono food.

Kalama Beach Club Artisan Craft Fair, 280 North Kalaheo Avenue, Kailua / 10am-4pm - Featuring orchids, jellies, jewelry, eco-friendly items and clothing.

Hilo High School PTSA Christmas Craft Faire, Hilo High School cafeteria / 9am-3pm - Handcrafts by local vendors.

DECEMBER 4 (Sunday)

Hawaii Kai Holiday Festival, Hawaii Kai Retirement Community, 428 Kawaiahae Street / 10am-3pm - Fresh local fruits, veges, produce and specialty gift items.  There will also be entertainment and give-away prizes!

Windward Holiday Craft Fair & Taste of Castle, Castle High School / 10am-2pm - Crafts, food, door prizes!   (Handmade jewelry, tshirts, quilts, decorative flags, personalized embroidered items, koa and mango hardwood bowls, Christmas motif items, etc.

Just 22 shopping days until Christmas folks.  Be sure to make craft fairs a part of your holiday shopping this year!

Visit your favorite craft fair(s) before heading off to the UH vs. BYU football game ~ GO WARRIORS!

A couple of weeks ago, I went to the Season's Best Craft Fair at Aiea Elementary School and came across several new vendors that caught my eye...not to say that EVERY booth doesn't catch my eye -- Paul will surely attest to that fact! 

One was a mother/daughter booth...this was their first craft fair - brought back memories of the first craft fair that Paul and I did together.  That was soooo long ago!  Anyways, their booth featured many clear ornaments that were filled with colorful origami stars.  They were so cute!  Can you imagine how much time it took to make all of those teeny tiny stars??? 

  My photo doesn't do it justice! 

They also made some adorable golf ball decorations that had such personality.  Check these out...

And then...there was Sassy Crafts by Angel.  She makes designer wipe cases as well as other craft items.  Her wipey cases are stunning and very well made.

  Angry Birds are a hot item!

   Quite a selection of really cute cases!

Craft fairs feature an abundance of gift ideas for you to choose from.  They are made by local crafters that many times make one of a kind gifts that are sure to please anyone on your gift list! 

We're at the peak of the Craft Fair season...be sure to visit as many as you can!  Support our local crafters!