Thanks to our Sponsors

We couldn't be putting our Boutique on tomorrow night without the donations of our generous sponsors!

Thank You to Crescent Village for allowing us to once again use one of their empty spaces to hold our boutique!

Thank You to Emerald Valley Dental for donating a home tooth whitening kit for our door prize drawing.

Thank You to Fast Track Carwash for donating a card good for $30 worth of free carwashes for our door prize drawing.

Thank You to Sweet Life Patisserie for donating a $35 gift certificate for our door prize drawing.

And Thank You to Vanilla Jill's Yogurt for donating not one, but two $10 gift certificates for our door prize drawing.

The only way to win one of these five fabulous prizes is to come to the boutique tomorrow and fill out a door prize ticket. See you then!!

Giveaway Winners!

Below are the winners of the vendor spotlight giveaways we've been having. There are some very lucky folks out there who won multiple gift certificates! If you are a winner, please see April at the Simple Additions booth at the Bliss Handmade Boutique tomorrow night between 6 and 9 PM to claim your prize. If you don't know April personally, make sure you bring your drivers license so we don't give prizes to the wrong people. The gift certificates are good tomorrow only, so don't miss out!

Awedore Studios--Anna Glazier

Cardtoons by enc--Kirsten

CheekyMonkeyLove--Kristine Stecker

Dear Prudence--Nicole Radke

DeLuca Designs--Heidi Wilson

Elegant Sports Jewelry--Sandra Evans

Emily Ruth Designs--Denise

Esther Lee Jewelry--Denise Prewett

Henna Creations--Sandra Evans

Launa's Sewing Garden--Denise

Max and Ellie--Anna Glazier

Moon Root Soaps--Nicole Radke

More is Better!--Anna Glazier

Quilt Art Ala Carte--Sandra Evans

S. Young Photography--Anna Glazier

Said In Stone--Sandra Evans

Scentsy--Heidi Wilson

Sebold Stitches--Nicole Radke

Simple Additions--Nicole Radke

Somethin' Shiny--Mrs. Bradlie

The Flaming Pearl--TheAkinsFamily

The Sassy Cupcake--Anashct

ViVO Candles--Mrs. Bradlie

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Elegant Sports Jewelry

All of you Duck fans out there will be excited to meet our next vendor, Elegant Sports Jewelry by Michelle Reid. Elegant Sports Jewelry makes beautiful jewelry for all you sports fans with discriminating taste. No plastic beads on string here. They use quality materials like Czech glass, pewter, and mother-of-pearl; all with sterling silver findings. Some of their products are officially licensed by the University of Oregon, but they also have gorgeous designs in Oregon State colors and the colors of our local high schools. Whether it is with a new bracelet, earrings or a zipper-pull, Elegant Sports Jewelry will make you a stand-out in the stands!

The Elegant Sports Jewelry website and online shop

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Elegant Sports Jewelry at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Awedore Studios

An exciting new vendor joining us this Thursday is Awedore Studios. Creator Kellee Ratzlaff uses nature, fashion, and fairy tales as her inspiration in creating unique mixed media jewelry, collage art, and silhouette prints. We are excited to have her whimsical creations making their Bliss Handmade debut on the 28th!

The Awedore Studios Etsy shop

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Awedore Studios at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: The Sassy Cupcake

After much begging and pleading on our part, we are thrilled to announce that Eugene's very own The Sassy Cupcake will be selling their delicious treats at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique in just a few days! Owner Melissa Stock has created such delicious flavors as vanilla bean, pink champagne, chocolate fudge, and s'mores cupcakes; we can't wait to see what she has in store for us!

The Sassy Cupcake website

The Sassy Cupcake on Facebook

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to The Sassy Cupcake at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Esther Lee Jewelry

New vendor Esther Lee is bringing her line of beautiful, handcrafted jewelry to Bliss Handmade for the first time next week. Esther says, "My name is Esther Lee, owner/designer of Esther Lee Jewelry, an eponymous line of unique, organically-inspired jewelry. My interest in jewelry began as a child; I had a lot of fun making jewelry using glass and plastic beads (ugh!). I'm sure my mom still has some of them! That early exposure led to a deep and lasting love of the arts, including painting, craft making, scrap booking, and most of all, creating jewelry. Now I enjoy using quality gemstones, sterling and goldfill to make unique works of art, designing high-end jewelry with a fashion-forward twist. Wire-wrapping, asymmetrical, and avant-garde are my favorites. Designing brings me peace and a joy that comes from creating something beautiful that someone will appreciate as much as I do!

Also among my passions are having fun with my family, especially outdoors: camping, swimming, hiking, boating and exploring the beauty of Oregon. My husband Jeremy and I have 6 kids and live in Eugene. My purpose & strength are found in my Savior & Friend, Jesus Christ. You can find my designs at the Eugene Saturday Market, where everything is handmade by local artisans, Booth #373.

the Esther Lee Jewelry Etsy shop

Esther Lee's blog

Esther Lee on Facebook

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Esther Lee Jewelry at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: More is Better!

One of our most popular vendors, More is Better!, is back again with her chic and sassy accessories for little girls. Creator Lizzie says, "When it comes to my girls and their accessories, more is always better. My name is Lizzie Walker and I am the mother of two beautiful girls. I got started making accessories when I was pregnant with my first baby. I love to project and making things for my kids is addicting. My project ideas usually come from something that I've seen in stores or on a little girl I've seen while out and about. One day while standing in line for a ride at Disney World, I saw a darling little girl wearing jeweled flower croc shoes. I asked her where she got them and she told me her parents own a high end children's boutique and sell them there for big bucks. I then stood in line for the next hour staring at her feet and thinking about how these boring shoes I had once hated transformed into an eye-catching fashion statement for children. I immediately started thinking of ideas on how I could make them myself. The ideas began to flow...'I could make them in all different colors and sizes, and oh my gosh how cute would it be if I filled every hole with a jeweled flower instead of just one or two like the girl standing in line!' I got right to work and soon had a pair of crocs with each and every hole filled with a jeweled flower. Wow, they were awesome! One idea led to another...bling binkies for babies, hair/headband flowers and clips, bracelets, etc.

"I have learned something about myself over the years of crafting...it always looks better with more, more, more! When it comes to accessories, my motto is: 'If one is super cute, More is Better!' And that is how I became More is Better! I hope you enjoy all of these fun and fancy accessories, and I can't wait for the show."

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to More Is Better! at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: ViVO Candles

We are so thrilled to have ViVO Candles returning as a vendor next week at the Spring Boutique. Owner Christina's wonderful candle fragrances filled more than one of our homes this past holiday season, and we organizers are eager to get our hands on more! Christina says, "I have always loved creating, and my home was my canvas, down to the details. When I looked into candle companies all I could find was mass marketed unnatural candle companies or natural candles that would not go with my decor. The Northwest has always fostered a DIY creative atmosphere, so as a true Oregonian, I got down to the business of candles...ViVO is the byproduct! ViVO is a lively boutique candle company that enjoys vivid scents with a touch ofclever personality placed inside a mixture of soy and coconut wax. Why soy wax + coconut wax? Other than the mere word coconut bringing visions of some far off tropical island with a little umbrella in my drink...mixing these two natural waxes together allows our candles to burnclean, provide exceptional scent throw, and surpass the burn time of traditional soy blend candles. We want our home and yours to be an inviting and healthy place to relax. Have peace of mind that no lead wicks are EVER used. Non-GMO, pesticide free and phthalate free raw materials make up ViVO Candles, and by purchasing a ViVO Candle you are supporting your local, made in America candle company. We should also let you know up front that we aren't above BRIBERY! "Like" us on Facebook (ViVO Candles) and be first in line to our freebies and giveaways! We are serious about safe, fabulous candles, but everything else is fair game for a good laugh!"

the ViVO Candles website

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to ViVO Candles at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for out Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page.)

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Cardtoons by enc

Emma Cryer is joining us for the first time this spring with her whimsical hand-illustrated Cardtoons. Each card is printed based on an original drawing by Emma, then hand-watercolored, so each Cardtoon is truly one-of-a-kind! The cards are designed to fit easily into any legal-sized envelope, so they are easy to give or send in the mail. Here's what our youngest vendor has to say: "Hi all! I am a fifteen-year-old artist who loves to cartoon! My creation, Cardtoons, are fun note cards that are my original art work. Each one is painted by hand on water color paper, so each one is unique. They're a perfect way to send a 'bright spot' to anyone you love!"

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Cardtoons by enc at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: S. Young Photography

We've been impressed with Stephanie Young's portraits and photographs since we were introduced to her at last November's holiday boutique. Stephanie says, "There are a million photographers and artists out there. I like to think of myself as both! What makes me different than all the other photographers out there? I truly want to capture "you" in every picture I take. I love people and I love art. The lovely invention of the digital camera has made it possible for me to join the two! What started out as a hobby has turned into a business (I'm sure this is a common theme at the Bliss Handmade Boutique). I've had an amazing time the last few years photographing families as they go through weddings, pregnancies, births, toddler milestones, or just simply growing another year together! I strive to be personable, affordable, and to make every session individually tailored to capture your wonderful uniqueness. Bottom line, I just want to take your picture, and I can't wait to meet you! "

the S. Young Photography website

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to S. Young Photography at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page.)

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: The Flaming Pearl

Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to The Flaming Pearl. Designer Pamela's stunning contemporary jewelry focuses on mixed metals and sterling silver. Here's what Pamela has to say, "Hello! My name is Pamela Pollock. I work out of my tiny home art studio that looks out to my vegetable garden right here in Eugene. I always loved to wear my mother's jewelry when I was little, and was always trying to get her to give it to me. Now the tables are turned and I am always giving my creations to her! My modern metal work features brushed sterling and oxidized sterling with a smattering of brushed gold-filled and high quality gemstones. I have even been know to cast corn husks as a ring! I do a lot of saw piercing to incorporate patterns from nature: twigs, seagrass, trees, and birds. I am always overflowing with ideas as to the next great thing I'm going to make...so stop by and chat, and have a look at my contemporary designs at affordable prices!"

The Flaming Pearl Etsy shop

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to The Flaming Pearl at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Quilt Art Ala Carte

Another new and exciting vendor joining us in a few weeks for the Spring Boutique is Quilt Art Ala Carte. Owner and seamstress extraordinaire Wendy says, "When I was a young girl, my mother, also my best friend, told me that busy hands are the key to a happy life. I really think her motive was to keep me busy in the long, cold winter months! In the past three years I have designed several patterns, which are currently in stores across the US. Most of the items that I offer on my website are one of a kind items. I take my time and carefully create with perfection in mind. I am currently selling purses, aprons, wallets, wall hangings, and quilts. I would be more than happy to custom make a quilt for you as well. I have done several memory quilts in the past. Memory quilts are great because they are a treasury of snap shots and other things that can take a person back in time. My life is like a brilliant patchwork quilt, with each block brilliantly selected by God and stitched with the colorful threads that I love most--family, friends, quilting, sewing, cooking, and dreaming of all the possibilities."

the Quilt Art Ala Carte website and shop

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Quilt Art Ala Carte at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Somethin' Shiny

Alissa O'Toole joins us this spring with Somethin' Shiny, a handmade collection of beautiful jewelry and hair clips. In her own words, "Alissa O'Toole is the name and beading is my game. I have a husband and a two-year-old son, and in my "spare time" I enjoy exploring any kind of artsy craft, from making jewelry and quilting to painting and knitting. Of course there are many more I would like to do if there were only more time. I'm sure you know what I mean. Somethin' Shiny is my biggest passion though. I love finding the beauty in natural stones and beads to create something to make women feel beautiful or just to make an outfit complete."

the Somethin' Shiny website

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Somethin' Shiny at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Scentsy

We know, we know. Scentsy is not exactly handmade. But we've had a Scentsy table at Bliss Handmade since our very first boutique back in 2009, and people make a bee-line for it the second they walk in the door! We have a new Scentsy consultant bringing us those intoxicating fragrances this time, Melissa Saunders. Melissa says, "I received my first Scentsy pot as a birthday gift. I immediately fell in love with the smell and the candle-like light. It took me a while to agree to host a party. Then I was hooked and decided to become an independent consultant. Scentsy is a flameless, wickless candle system that melts a specially formulated wax slowly, maximizing the fragrance time of the Scentsy bar. With no flame, soot, smoke, or lead, the Scentsy system is a safe way to enjoy more than 80 delightful Scentsy fragrances. I am a stay at home mom of two kids. Working as an independent consultant for Scentsy gives me the freedom to earn a little bit of extra money while still being there for my family. I am obsessed with the Scentsy scents and trying them all. Come by and check them out. I would love to show you what I am so excited about!"

Melissa's Scentsy Site

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Scentsy at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Emily Ruth Designs

One of the things we are most excited about with the upcoming Spring Boutique is having enough space to fit all of these wonderful vendors! Emily Ruth contacted us just before our Holiday Boutique last fall, but we would have had the fire marshal on our backs for sure if we'd tried to squeeze one more table into our tiny space! So we are thrilled to finally get to work with her! Here's a bit about Emily Ruth:

"I have been collecting letters since I was a little girl, scouring estate sales and arranging and rearranging them in my room. And quotes? I love quotes! I love how just a few words can be so inspiring and encouraging. I have found a super fun way to combine my love for letters and quotes. I call them mash-ups (yep, I'm a Glee fan)! Great quotes and cool mixes of letters arranged on a canvas with fun little bits and bobbles. Every part of my creations is made from repurposed and recycled items. I get to go to estate sales and thrift stores to find canvases, letters, games, rulers, and lots of cool odds and ends. Then, I pair them up with an awesome quote, and a mash-up is born! I even do custom orders if you've got a quote that you love. Every step of the way from thrifting to creating to meeting customers makes me so happy...and you can quote me on that!"

the Emily Ruth Designs Etsy shop

Emily Ruth's blog

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Emily Ruth Designs at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Said in Stone

Cindy Shoop is joining us this month with her custom vinyl lettering, gifts, and so much more! With not one, but two lines of beautiful products, this busy lady is a fantastic addition to the Bliss Handmade Spring Boutique. Here's how Cindy describes her shop:

"My name is Cindy, and I started Said in Stone actually as a way to create closing gifts for my clients when I was selling real estate. It has been growing steadily ever since, and now it is my full-time business! I make both personalized and non-personalized home decor and gifts. I recently started another line of products using paper (gifts tags, wedding wish tree tags, banners, etc.)--it has been really fun and exciting to expand a new line. While I will be bringing mostly items from Said in Stone, I will have a few things from the new line, as well as a few Potty Shots for those of you with little boys! I look forward to meeting you at the Bliss Handmade Spring show!"

the Said in Stone Etsy shop

the Potty Shots Etsy shop

the Signature Expressions Etsy shop (paper goods)

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Said in Stone at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Max and Ellie

Max and Ellie is one of the tried-and-true's of Bliss Handmade. This little handmade shop has been with us since our first boutique in 2009! Sisters Melissa and Emily started making things for their own babies over 3 years ago, and when they had made everything they could think of for their own kids, they moved on to friends and neighbors. In 2008 they opened an Etsy shop selling appliqued onesies and t-shirts, baby blankies, boo-boo kits and more, and are now happily making things for babies all over the country! In their own words..."We just love to make things. We love beautiful fabric, colorful felt, fun jewelry, and of course, anything associated with babies! We usually have more ideas than we can handle, so you never know when you'll see something new from us. It's usually the day before the boutique!"

the Max and Ellie blog

the Max and Ellie Etsy shop

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Max and Ellie at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Dear Prudence

We almost had Dear Prudence as a vendor at a past boutique, and were sad that we missed out on her adorable bags. So we are thrilled that we get to work with her this time around! Here's what Prudence has to say:

"My name is Prudence and I make handbags called Lollibags. My daughter Lauren--whose nickname is Lolli, made the very first Lollibag. One day, she decided to make a new school bag; it was so cute that I asked her to show my how she made it. And that is how Lollibags were born! Over the years, they have changed a lot, and now include 4 different sizes, including one for little girls. Lollibags are machine washable, which makes them very usable. That is very important to me as a stay at home mom to 5 children; my bags get used and dirty!"

the Lollibags Etsy shop

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Dear Prudence at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment below, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Sebold Stitches

Sebold Stitches, featuring beautiful hand-crocheted hats, booties, headbands, and more, is created by Jamie Sebold and her sister, Meranda Green. They say, "We feature fresh and trendy handcrafted crochet items. Right now, we are focusing on baby items, but have done things for all ages. We love to crochet, but it wasn't until recently that we realized there are a lot of really fun, cute things you can make (not your grandma's patterns!). This is a new experience for us, and we can't wait for the Spring Boutique!"

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Sebold Stitches at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Vendor Spotlight and Giveaway: Launa's Sewing Garden

Launa's Sewing Garden joins us for the first time this Spring with beautiful quilts, oven mitts, clutches, and more. Let's get to know Launa. "Hi, my name is Launa Wright of Launa's Sewing Garden. This is my first boutique in Eugene, although I've participated in a few in Utah and Washington. My mother taught me to sew at the age of 11. I took my first official quilting class while at Fort Sill, Oklahoma many years ago. I have taken many classes since then, and have even taught a few. I like to make quilts for the fun of it, and also for charity events. I have made several quilts for the Mid-Valley Rotary Club Annual Charity Auction, as well as for soliders. I love to see the colors of the fabrics come together and light up the eyes of others."

To enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Launa's Sewing Garden at the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique, simply leave a comment on this post, and be sure to enter all of the vendor giveaways for our Spring Boutique (click HERE to see all of the giveaways on one page).

Printable Flier Ready To Go!

I know it's what you've all been waiting for...our printable flier! You can find it near the top of the left sidebar. Just follow the directions in pink under the grey heading "Printable Flier." It should pop up looking like this, only full size:

Help us spread the word about the Bliss Handmade Spring 2011 Boutique by printing up a few fliers and posting them around town: the office, the gym, the library, and your favorite coffee shop.

Don't forget to scroll down for today's vendor spotlight and giveaway!