The For Pets’ Sake Arts and Crafts Show will feature more than 20 arts and crafts makers selling their goods from 12-4 Sunday at the Olde Towne Athletic Club.
The proceeds will benefit five animal organizations which will also be on hand. The club is located at 4950 Olde Towne Parkway. Admission is free, and so is parking.
Caron Olson and Mary Boyle co-founded the event, and here’s Caron to explain how and why they got involved in this project, which sprang from their common interests in animal rescue:
The first year the event was held at a gallery where we both had booths (she makes jewelry & I do mosaics). We wanted to bring people in to shop and, to support & give exposure to some small animal rescue groups. The event had a good response, and we believe in what these groups are doing. So, even though our original venue has closed, we found a new place and are very excited for this year.
Our non-profits will be there to share their stories and we will have some wonderful handmade/handcrafted vendors. New this year are sponsors who have their logo/info printed on, and inserts in a tote bag we will be giving to shoppers. We will also have a number of gift baskets that will be raffled (cash only). Net money raised from booth fees, sponsorships and raffle baskets will be divided equally among the 5 non-profits.
Here are the animal non-profits:
- PAWSitive Supporters – Spay/Neuter
- Cooper’s Cupboard – Pet Pantry
- Fancy Feline of the South – Cat Rescue
- Mutt Madd-ness – Dog Rescue
- Trinity Horse Rescue
Each organization will be present to discuss their rescue missions, talk about adoption-ready cats and dogs, and explain ways the community can help them fulfill their goals.
For Pets’ Sake arts and crafts vendors:
- A Fur Baby Favorite (accessories for pets & pet lovers)
- Baked with Love Treats (healthy dog & cat treats)
- Birdie’s Soap Nest (soap & bath products)
- Creative Expression Studio (paintings, animal portraits)
- HHBArt (flow acrylic paintings, vases & coasters)
- LLL Embroidery (hand & sports towels, tote bags, & baby bibs)
- LRW Designs (textile designs, fashion accessories)
- Mac’s Birdhouses, etc. (birdhouses, upcycled art)
- Mama’s Miracle (vintage linen soak, vintage-themed handmade crafts)
- Mary Boyle Handcrafted Jewelry (metalsmithed & wire-wrapped jewelry; Co-organizer of event)
- Mary Lou’s Art (mini-paintings, Origami giftcard holders)
- Mayhaw Creek Designs (custom stainless steel insulated drinkware)
- Midmorning Wood Creations (turned wood urns, bowls & accessories)
- Mosaics by Caron (mosaic furniture/decor; Co-organizer of event)
- MuseFire Art (handcrafted wood signs, quilted mosaics)
- Nikki Stitch (handstitched, cross-stitched, & embroidered pieces)
- SEH What! (recycled material art, garden art)
- Sue Shefts Designs (artisan jewelry with vintage sparkle)
- Terre Haute Designs (Leather & pearl/gemstone jewelry, handbags)
- The Passionate Preserver (jellies, jams & preserves)
Sponsors who will host booths:
- Camellia Estate Tea (Marvel Coffees)
- MuttButs
- Peachtree Hearing
- Village Health Wellness Spa
All net proceeds from booth/sponsor fees will be distributed among the five animal rescue non-profits. Please shop and support local.
For more information, visit the For Pets’ Sake Facebook page.
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