Nicole LaRue | White Elephant Collective

I am a graphic designer/illustrator by trade & I quit my full-time job a year ago to practice as an artist and to make my own products. All of the products I make are hand-illustrated. I letterpress print my own cards & art prints and screen print my own t-shirts in my garage. It's everything I love and all I want to do…

Announcing Winter 2009 Vendors!

Here's the list you've been waiting for... Briana Blackwelder Rachel Jones & Cheryl Crockett | Provident Peacock Arinn Anderud Natalie Schofield Shauna Evans Scott Rawlings | Fullgive Belts Mari Spiker | Autumn Dame Nicole LaRue | White Elephant Collective Monica Dennis | MD Sparks Caroline Drake | Armelle Jewelry Suzi Bates | Just Be Emily Sparks | Emily Sparks Handmade Julie Gillrie Susan Petersen | Freshly Picked Ashley Giessing | Isabell's Umbrella Amy Hunter | Radseams Clarissa Haycock | Coco Sailore Rachel Schutz | Darlybird Jennifer Reed | 3 Dotters Candace Jean Andersen Emily King | Paper's Edge Meg Griggs | Craft Sabbath Brent Croxton | Card Sharks Dallas Russell | Easily Amused The Estes Girls | Button Boutique Tiffany Rawson | Modern Thread Emily Frame & Rashelle Johansson | Motley Handmade Celeste Fife | CJ's Woodland Shed Ashely MacKay & Camille Anderson Ben Kafton | Dela Flamant Dave Hamilton | Hamilton's Handmade Furniture Eva Jorgensen | Sycamore Street Press Teresa Flowers | Sleepictures Debbie Thompson | Tom Design Nicole Choules | Elsa Bags & Vanilla Pie Baby Caitlin Bell | Nifty Kidstuff Jessie Huish | Huish Books Kali Jo Mellus | By Kali Samantha Card | Can You Hear Me? Emily Burnett | Zeene Designs Gentry Blackburn | Frosty Darling Tonya Vistaunet Jeremy Josephson & Zoe Jacobson | Ruby Market Michelle Taylor | Bijou Babes Sherisa Bly, Briana Wright & Olivia Wilkinson Rebekah Westfall | Crazy Daisy Cook Carrie Poulsen Hiedi Blackwelder Hailey Liechty Michael & Alma Loveland | Ollibird Kelly McCaleb | Kelly McCaleb Handmade Katie Burgess | De Ja Vu Old & New Anne Scott | Anne Made Jam Nikki Jackson | Crimson Digit Kanani Hayes | Vinylicious Jennifer Calderon | 57 Mondays Colett Yarro | Crafty Mama Stephanie Higginbotham | Confectionary Noelle Olpin | Noelle O Designs Molly Call | 4 Girls

Check back soon--we'll be adding bios, photos and sneak-previews of what these crafters have to share.

See you at the Bazaar,

Molly, Noelle & Duane

Apply to be a vendor in the Winter 2009 Bazaar!

We begin accepting applications for the Winter 2009 Beehive Bazaar taking place December 3rd, 4th and 5th on Tuesday September 1st.  We welcome all applicants! We will be accepting only 50 applicants, so here is a little craft counseling in a string of adjectives that describes what we are looking for-  new, fresh, different, fun, clever, bold, bright, but most of all... original.

So take all of those new, original ideas you've got rolling around in your head and get some samples crafted up and ready to photograph for your application. We can't wait to see what you all can come up!

The application closes on September 19th and we will announce the Beehive Bazaar Winter 2009 vendors shortly after. Will you be among the 50?

Craft Lake City music line-up

Craft Lake City Alternative Arts and Crafts Festival to Take Place August 8 at the Gallivan Center

Who/What: Craft Lake City, an outdoor alternative arts festival, will be held for the first time on Saturday, August 8. The event will showcase over 80 vendors specializing in handmade goods such as: silk screened posters, progressive crafts, do-it-yourself designs, reconstructed clothing, knitted items, jewelry, letter-pressed books and more. The event is free and open to the public. A different local band will perform each hour. Craft Lake City is modeled after national alternative craft festivals like the Renegade Craft Fair and the Bazaar Bizarre. The festival is presented by Yudu™ by Provo Craft, and sponsored by The Beehive Bazaar, The Catalyst Magazine, City Weekly, The Downtown Alliance, Drench, Este Pizza, Etsy, The Gallivan Center, Illusial Studios, Iris Piercing, KRCL 90.9 FM, KUER 90.1 FM, Planned Parenthood, Q Salt Lake, Sage’s Café, Salt Lake Film Society, Sublime Stitching, UtahFM.org, VIVACE and XMission. More information is available atwww.craftlakecity.com. When: Saturday, August 8, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Band line-up: 2-3pm:  Coyote Hoods 3-4pm:  Mad Max and the Wild Ones 4-5pm:  Aye Aye 5-6pm:  Casey Prestwood & The Burning Angels 6-7pm:  Cub Country 7-8pm:  Subrosa 8-9pm:  Tiny Lights 9-10pm: Mammoth

Where: The Gallivan Center 239 S Main Street Salt Lake City, Utah

Why: Whether you are head of your homemaking night or an emerging artist, Craft Lake City is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the local handmade community.

Craft Lake City Sponsors

The Beehive Bazaar is proud to be among those supporting Craft Lake City--we're now an official sponsor: "SLUG Magazine today announced Yudu ™ by Provo Craft as the Presenting Sponsor for Craft Lake City, an upcoming alternative arts and crafts festival August 8, 2009. Other sponsors include The Beehive Bazaar, Catalyst Magazine, City Weekly, Drench, Este Pizza, Illusial Studios, KRCL 90.9 FM, KUER 90.1 FM, Planned Parenthood, Q Salt Lake, Sage’s Café, UtahFM.org, XMission and VIVACE. “We would like to thank our sponsors for helping to make our do-it-yourself (DIY), alternative craft festival possible,” says Angela Brown, SLUG Magazine Editor."

Be sure to check out www.craftlakecity.com for updates!

Molly and Noelle

CRAFT LAKE CITY | SAT-AUG-8

OK ladies--here's an event we're proud and pleased to promote, CRAFT LAKE CITY, brought to you by the lovely ladies of SLUG Magazine. The event will be held at the Gallivan Center in SLC--a full day of art and craft splendor. Take a moment to browse the vendors--they're among the best in UT--you'll even recognize some who participate in the Bazaar as well: www.craftlakecity.com.

See you there!

Molly and Noelle

Emily Frame & Rashelle Johannson | Motley Handmade

Motley HandMade will be providing Summer inspired hair wear for women, kids and babies. Headbands, clips, ponytail holders for infants on up-- all inspired by nature. You will spend less time doing your hair and more time out enjoying yourself with our hair accessories.

We are two friends who love the extra boost accessories can give to an outfit. We also love the ease of throwing on a headband or clip and feeling more put together (and cute) instantly. Always on the hunt for the next best accessory in stores, we felt less than inspired by our findings. So, like any good crafty, we just made what we wanted ourselves.

And exclusively at Beehive Bazaar we're also making accessory frames. Perfect for organizing your jewelry while keeping it out on display for easy access.

Liz Lightfoot | Coal Umbrella

My husband and I own and operate Provo's very own Coal Umbrella! While we've been trying to bring a little more vintage flare to the valley, I've been creating and selling vintage inspired accessories that pair well with what we sell. We carry a variety of earrings, necklaces, and of course, our popular feather headbands! All the accessories range from $6 - $18. Also, if time allows, I'll be bringing a sampling of Coal Umbrella's re-purposed vintage clothing line! This includes t-shirts, skirts, cardigans, etc. Prices range from $30 - $50.

Miriam Sabir | Abode

Delightful and delicious jewelry crafted from vintage pieces and parts (including bakelite, lucite, chain, pearls, aurora borealis and more)Clown and doll head pens Collage ephemera

Nikki Jackson | Crimson Digit

I love stained glass and the light/color it brings to a room-but since it isn't practical for us all to have a cathedral window in our house I try and make fun and versatile items so it is possible for anyone to enjoy glass!

Edie Zambrano

I will have hand made felted coin purses--they close with a zipper and tassel--I'm making them because they are fun to make and they are all wool and feel good when you get your money/makeup out. I'm making some Nancy Drew and possibly Sherlock Holmes pen and ink illustrations because I love doing pen and ink and I love mysteries.  I am making salsa because it's delicious.

Jessie Huish | Huish Books

I am a local girl from Sandy Utah. I have been crafting ever since I was young. I started huishbooks a few years back, after desperately searching for a cool wedding guest book. This year at the beehive bazaar I am going to be bringing a collection of vintage inspired handmade jewelry pieces from seagull boutique. (www.seagullboutique.etsy.com) There will be a variety of hair clips (from $2.50-$10) , Earrings($6-$19), and necklaces($12-$20).  I am also going to be bringing the fabulous Huish Books! These are hand bound blank books. Perfect for your wedding guest book, journal, sketchbook, or photo album. Each book is completely original and unique. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes. They are totally customizable as well! You can check them out at www.huishbooks.etsy.com ($12-$50). I am also working on a new series of decorative word sets! These are whimsical and girly and make any room look fantastic. They rage from $30- $50.

Monique Hadley | Creative Bead Design

We design and handcraft each piece of jewelry we make. Whether the piece is artisan style crafted with precious metal and gemstones or beautiful and fun costume jewelry, we can guarantee that it is one of a kind. We the artisian style jewelry fits our sophisticated side where the blingy jewelry fits our fun and whimsical side. We love our jewelry and so will you!