Feb 2009 Artist of the Month

Vickie Lowder of a Crafters Dream was the Feb 2009 Artist of the Month.

How long have you been in this area? I have been in the area about 20 years this time. My husband, Bill, is a retired Marine. This has been our third time stationed here. * Tell us a little bit about yourself and about what you create. I taught myself to crochet and knit when my 4 girls were little. I made and sold things to make extra money. I also made gifts for Christmas, birthdays, etc. I knit, crochet, beading, scrap book, basically, whatever gets my attention. I won 10 ribbons in October 2008 at the Onslow County Fair for my entrys. I make hand crocheted necklaces, military bears, baby items, jewelry, and house accessories. *What motivated you to start your own business? I met a little lady in a cross stitch store that impressed me alot. I thought I wanted to do that - have my own shop (with rocking chairs), teach people, and make my own things. *How did you get started? I worked at McDonald's for 20 years and decided I no longer "had ketchup running thru my veins" and gave notice. Not knowing what I was going to do, my husband asked why didn't I go ahead and open my own shop and fulfill my dream. *What is some advice you could share with someone thinking about starting a business or preparing to start their own business? One should ALWAYS have a dream. Dreams can give you something to look forward to. Right now I am living MY DREAM! Believe in yourself and what you do.

Application for Spring Craft Fair

The Spring Craft Fair / Car Show is May 2nd, 2009 at Riverwalk Crossing Park. Please click on the link to open the application. You will need to print out the application and mail to the address indicated on the form.

Click here to open the Spring Craft Fair Application (If you received this link via an email you may need to go to the actual blogspot page in order to open the pdf document).

Calendar of Events

Feb 28th
The Scavenger Hunt SHOP HOP is over for those competing for the prizes. These kits are very valuable to those that create handcrafted items – And these kits are also a great resource for family & friends that visit and like to discover shops off the beaten path.

Mar 4th
CCAC Guild Officer’s Meeting, 5:30pm at A Crafters Dream, 233J Western Blvd, Jax. 2009 Guild members are welcome to attend.

March 15th
Deadline for completed SHOP HOP Maps & puzzle solution to be mailed in to be eligible for the prizes.

March 31st
Winners of the SHOP HOP competition will drawn and announced at the CCAC Guild meeting!

April 24-26th
Relay for Life at Northside High School, Jacksonville

April 28th
Cookout at the CCAC Guild Meeting! An opportunity to have fun, toss around ideas and have good food! at Northwoods Rec Bldg, 621 Henderson Dr, at 6:30pm.

May 2nd
Spring Craft Fair & Car Show at Riverwalk Crossing Park 9am-3pm

Coming in February - Shop Hop!!!

Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild have discovered a way to lend a hand to local shops that support the area’s creative talent.

There are a number of small, privately owned businesses within driving distance from downtown Jacksonville that carry unique and handcrafted items. To tantalize customers to discover each of these shops the CCAC Guild has created a “Shop Hop” scavenger hunt kit.

During the month of February, “Shop Hoppers” will enjoy competing for prizes as they have their scavenger hunt map marked each time they visit a new shop. Those contestants whose maps are marked by every shop will be eligible to win a $300 cash grand prize. Witty contestants who collect all pieces of the puzzle and identify each puzzle item will be eligible to win one of five $10 gift certificates redeemable at any booth at the Spring Craft Fair next May. Cost of a Shop Hop package is $5. “Shop Hop” kits afford the community the opportunity to visit local shops supporting the area’s creative talent.

The SHOP HOP kits are available at some shops located in downtown Swansboro and at A Crafters Dream in Jacksonville.

Vickie's shop, A Crafters Dream, is open until 6pm Monday thru Saturday, located at 233J Western Blvd between the Pet Supply/ Veterinarian Hospital and Onslow Audio. Vickie's phone is 910-353-2714.

Stop by and pick up a SHOP HOP kit for yourself and one for that person that likes to discover shops off the beaten path.

For information about the “Shop Hop” kits, contact Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild email: CCACGuild@yahoo.com or call 910-938-7077. Visit our blog: www.CCACGuild.blogspot.com

Featured Artists of the Month - Oct & Nov 2008

Laurel Gandy of The Evolving Indian - November 2008

Sarah Holstein of Discofish - October 2008

Highlights of the Sept CCAC Guild Meeting

Judy Harvey of Americana Accents was the

Featured Artist of the Month for Sept 2008.

Scrapbooking presentations were given by:

Vickie Lowder of A Crafters Dream

Linda Phelps, Creative Memories Consultant

Calling All Shoppers and Art Lovers to Holiday Craft Fair in Jacksonville November 15

Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild “Shop Hop” scavenger hunt packages go on sale.

Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild and the Onslow Shriners invite the community to a day of fun, food and locally crafted works of art. Guests can enjoy an abundance of distinctive, handcrafted works of art and meet local artisans while supporting the fundraising efforts of Onslow Shrine Club through food purchases. The event will be held in the cafeteria of Jacksonville High School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 15. As a special treat, Coastal Carolina Artists and Crafters Guild will be holding the premiere sale of “Shop Hop” scavenger hunt packages.
** ONLY OUTDOOR SPACES REMAINING FOR THE CRAFT FAIR **

Featuring small, privately owned businesses within a 55-mile radius of downtown Jacksonville, “Shop Hop” packages afford the community the opportunity to visit local shops supporting the area’s creative talent. During the month of February, “Shop Hoppers” will enjoy competing for prizes as they have their scavenger hunt map marked each time they visit a new shop. Those contestants whose maps are marked by every shop will be eligible to win a $300 cash grand prize. Witty contestants who collect all pieces of the puzzle and identify each puzzle item will be eligible to win one of five $10 gift certificates redeemable at any booth at the Spring Craft Fair next May. Cost of a Shop Hop package is $5.

For information about the “Shop Hop” package, contact Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters Guild at CCACGuild@yahoo.com or call 910-938-7077. Learn more about the CCAC Guild visit us at http://www.ccacguild.blogspot.com/. Jacksonville High School is located at 1021 Henderson Dr. in Jacksonville.