New items for craft show!

I've been working on some smaller items for an up coming ladies craft show and encouragement seminar.

Here's the latest items:



Rounded flower barrettes



Small and large petal flower barrettes

Many of these are made with vintage buttons too. They will be such a steal. Can't wait to see how it all goes.
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Interviewed for Local Networking Site

I was just featured on a Local Networking Site for Stillwater Oklahoma. What an exciting day today! Here is my interview:




Gail Metcalf: Owner/Designer, Heart & Sow Designs
Products include handmade and vintage aprons, purses, baby towels, lap blankets, scarves and accessories.

View products at:
http://heartandsowdesigns.etsy.com
http://heartandsowdesigns.artfire.com
http://heartandsowdesigns.ecrater.com

Visit my blog at:
www.heartandsowdesigns.blogspot.com

Background:
I have a degree from OSU in Early Childhood Education, & Family and Consumer Sciences. I love creative projects! I have decorated cakes and made a variety of products for craft shows and family. About 3 years ago I was looking for cute aprons and had trouble finding some. I decided to make one and discovered I liked sewing aprons and family and friends loved them. My business started with aprons and I’ve added additional products over the years.

Marketing Tip:
Facebook and my blog have played a key role in helping me get the word out about my business. If you have products to sell be sure to check out etsy, artfire and ecrater.

How long have you lived in Stillwater?
Since 1981

What do you love about living in Stillwater?
Community Atmosphere, Safe place to raise a family

Where is your favorite place to go in Stillwater?
Hobby Lobby, Rib Crib and Texas Roadhouse

Hobbies:
Sewing, Crafts & Golf

Favorite Book:
Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
Battlefield of the Mind

Favorite Move:
The Notebook & Steel Magnolias

Married:
Yes, I’ve been married for 34yrs to a wonderful husband.

Do you have children?
Yes, 2 daughters, 1 son and 8 grandkids

How can residents connect with you?
heartandsowdesigns@yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/HeartandSowDesigns

Holiday Extravaganza

Showing my wears at the Heart Link Network Holiday Extravaganza 2009. I had loads of fun meeting other business women at this Extravaganza. Many women in my hometown have there own businesses. Of the group of women there were only 2 other ladies who actually hand make the items they sell. One woman made beautiful silver jewelry and other made bibs, pillows and jewelry.

I'm sure there are others in my town who handmake items but they just weren't at this showing.