Fall Events Schedule

I can barely believe that it's been six weeks since I last posted.  I've been busy creating and experiencing art during that lapse.  I will post more about what I'm creating and what I explored this month in coming posts.  Here's some important information:

Fall Events Schedule

Collingswood Farmers' Market - Handmade Holidays

Saturdays, November 2 | 16 | 23 rain or shine 8am-noon

Eastern High School Band Parents' Holiday Craft Show

Saturday, December 7 9am-3pm

Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ

Markeim Art Center - Give the Gift of Art - 100s Under $100

Thursday, December 12 through Friday, December 20

Meet the Artists Reception Friday, December 13 7-9pm

visit Markeim online for more information on hours

104 Walnut Street, Haddonfield, NJ

A snippet of what I've been working on.  These will be for sale starting Saturday...

crochet snowflake ornaments $4 - $6 each

If you see something for sale at an event, but don't see it in one of my Etsy shops, please email me to inquire.  I don't list all of my inventory online.

Cut off for custom orders for the 2013 Holiday Season is Friday, November 1st.  Anything custom ordered after that date is not guaranteed for delivery until early 2014.  

Thank you so much for stopping by to check in on me and my creations!

Have a blessed week!

~Nicole

Another place to find me...

Here's the link to my page on Markeim Arts Center's website.  It's so exciting to be a part of a local art community!

As you may have seen - I've added the sets of note cards featuring my Peonies Series to WoodstreamPapery.  Individual note cards will be available for sale in the near future.

  Peonies Series - Mingling with Mint 3

As featured in ALL NATURAL @ Markeim

a Group Photography Exhibition of unretouched natural photography

February 8-March 1, 2013

Please stop by the Markeim Arts Center if you're in the area - the other photography displayed is stunning ... people traveled all over the world - Indonesia, Africa, Canary Islands, several National Parks... My eight-year-old was amazed when I took him on Saturday afternoon.

I'm busy with tax stuff this week - ugh, I know, but next week I'll be back to creating and I hope to unveil my new line of upcycled boutonnieres and stemmed flowers - perfect for bouquets!  

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a blessed week!

~Nicole

The Opening

Ok, for those of you who haven't seen this photo on my Facebook Fan Page, here it is, my photography and me at the opening of ALL NATURAL @ Markeim - Group Photography Exhibition of unretouched natural photography.

I am humbled to be among so many amazing photographers and the work they displayed... wow!  I am looking forward to taking my older son to see all of the stunning photographs.  I was kind of disappointed to not have brought him, but I never can tell how an almost eight-year-old will fare on a Friday evening.

If you live or work close enough, I encourage you to stop by Markeim Arts Center by March 1st to catch a glimpse of this work.  Photoshop has nothing on this exceptional unretouched photography!

Next week I'll be introducing the new line of Original Photography Note Cards to WoodstreamPapery - first up is the Peonies Series 1-5.  They'll be available as sets of five or ten cards as well as individual note cards.

Please remember to use coupon code:  VANZANT for 10% off your order and 15% will go to my son's elementary school PTO to help fund programs for the children.  The code is valid in both of my shops.

Thanks again for stopping by, I appreciate your patronage and support of small businesses like mine!

Have a blessed week!

~Nicole

All Natural - Group Photography Exhibition

Sometimes going with your gut pays off.  It's not always comfortable, but the risk and discomfort of stepping out of our comfort zone is worth it!

Earlier this month I saw that there was a call for applications for an All Natural Photo Exhibit that would take place in February at a local gallery.  I am a novice photographer.  I am an avid nature photographer because I love plants and the outdoors, but I also have to so that I can study flower and foliage structure for my fiber arts.

So I decided to go for it and enter into this event.  The worst that could happen was that I'd get a rejection email.  I entered a series of five photographs.  Imagine my surprise when I received an email that one of my photographs was chosen to be a part of this exhibit.  Tomorrow morning I deliver my piece so that it can be arranged with the other 30+ photographs that were chosen.  I feel quite honored, very humbled.

My photograph is titled:  Peonies Series - Mingling with Mint 3

If you're local, I would love to have you stop by.  I'll be at the opening reception.

ALL NATURAL @ Markeim

OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, February 8, 2013 - 6:30-8:30

Free and open to the public

ALL Natural is this year's annual group photography show at the Markeim Arts Center curated by Norm Hinsey.  With more than 30 photographers represented, the show presents amazing, unretouched images of the natural world from every corner of the globe - from Crow's Woods to the Canary Islands.

Photographers:  Annalouise Coretti, Anne R. Jorgensen, Bill Apter, Bill Toffel, Jr., Cathie Morgan, Chuck Finnie, Ed Snyder, Ellie Wright, Erik James Montgomery, Glenroy Chapman, Harry Stainrook, Jamie Grill-Goodman, Joel B. Sheffield, Larry A. Lyons, Linda Hollinger, Lori Jo Jamieson, Lucy P. Sheffield, Madisyn Zadjeika, Marianna Kind, Marianne Leone, Marieteresa Clair, Matthew B. Horton, Melissa Fleming, Melissa Hellwig, Mimi Sullivan, Nicole C. Meyers, Norm Hinsey, Patricia E. Fitzgerald, Patricia S. Worley, Patrick J. Rodio, Rebecca Hilgen Bryan, Richard Heacock, Richard Montemurro, Riddhi Gangolli, Steve Doyle, Terika Andrea, Tonia Hsieh, Vera Hinsey, Vera Resnik, Whit McGinley

February 5 to March 1, 2-13
Gallery Hours:  Tue-Fri 10-2:30, Sat 1-3

Markeim Arts Center
104 Walnut Street, Haddonfield, NJ
MarkeimArtsCenter.org
856-429-8585

I plan to add the series of photographs Peonies - Mingling with Mint 1-5 to WoodstreamPapery in the form of note cards - both sets and individuals.  Prints up to 8x10s will also be available for purchase.  Look for these items in March.

Thank you so much for stopping by to catch up with my goings on.  Have a blessed weekend!
Nicole

Enjoying...

I've been enjoying down time after the Give the Gift of Art 100s under $100 event at the Markeim Arts Center in Haddonfield.

Then the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op that I am a member of launched our Cook's Lover Sampler Bags - get one while you can, they're full of awesome finds and for $24 {including shipping}, you can't go wrong!

Available here

Cook's Lover Sampler Bag - mention Nicole in the comments

Last week it was announced that the Sunshine Farm Girls Co-op also won a spot in Etsy's Top Ten Team Spirit 2012 Awards!!!  Let me tell you... this team is awesome to work with, such a supportive group and we're doing awesome with our advertising goals.

Currently I'm enjoying the Christmas holiday with my family and friends.  We're soaking in all of the cheer and blessings.

I'm also getting some work done, preparing to ship my items for the Co-op's next sampler bag - Pet Lovers - coming in January, Swag Bags (yes, for big celebrity events!!!), and product reviews by fellow bloggers.  It's a huge undertaking, but I'm so excited to be a part of this awesome team!

I look forward to creating beautiful items in 2013 for you!  I adore, get a thrill from, and really thrive on custom orders... designing for someone specific is one of my favorite things to do.  If you have a piece in mind that you would like me to create... please contact me and I will work with you to create something unique!

I'll be posting again in 2013, until then have a blessed holiday week and thank you so much for stopping by!
Nicole

Give the Gift of Art

You may have noticed that WoodstreamDream is on vacation mode on Etsy.
That's because I am one of the featured artists at the Markeim Art Center!

The event runs through Sunday, December 16th.  If you're local, please stop by and take a look at all of the wonderfully creative and functional art items available for purchase!  It's located on Walnut and Lincoln in Haddonfield, New Jersey.

All of my OOAK - one of a kind - crochet designs, upcycled felted cashmere and wool flower pins, stretchy headbands adorned with cashmere and wool flowers and petals, crochet garland (with and without cashmere and wool stars), and crochet snowflakes are available for sale.

I will be there on Thursday, December 13 10am-noon and December 16 2-4pm.  Hope to see you there!

Shop local.  Support local artists.  For more information click here. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a blessed week!
Nicole