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2022 Crafters & Artists
JEWELRY
Bob Carter, BC Stonewear – hand-crafted artisan stone jewelry
Beverley Diaz, Beverley’s Jewels – hand-crafted jewelry using semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals, sterling silver, copper, brass, pewter and gun metal
Rebecca Goos, The Glass Goos – glass jewelry, ornaments, figurines, and baubles handmade at the torch
Sharon Kirkland – Copper jewelry holders & displays; beaded and/or stitched jewelry; beaded holiday accessories and ornaments
Nicole Mautz, CAPtivating Designs Jewelry– key rings, money clips, pins, one of a kind necklaces, Christmas ornaments (vintage light bulb reflector)
Vicki Vipond – unique and individually designed jewelry made from natural materials (stone & shell beads), glass beads and assorted metals including sterling silver
FABRIC, YARN & MITTENS
Judy Carley, The Bow Lady – women and children’s embellished clothing, hair accessories, towels, jeweled Christmas trees, mittens, hats and more
Jennine Duda, Zippity Duda’s Emporium of Fabric Delights – quilts, totes, jewelry & crayon rolls, zippered pouches in many sizes, banners, stockings, gift bags, puppet theaters & other fun fabric creations
Lolita Fischer and Marlene Brodt, L&M Crafts – mittens made from recycled wool sweaters
Penny Hoffman, Penny’s Crochet Creations – crocheted animal and character hats
Andrew Jenson, Son of Jen Puppets – unique handmade puppets
Norma Jorgensen – felted wool critters, plus paintings using alcohol ink
Lisa Kieselhorst, Doggie Duds and Doodads – dog collars, scarves, leashes, toys plus paw ointment
Andy Klingenmeyer, Landre Gifts – Hand-dyed silk scarves and jewelry
Edith Koranda – handmade American Girl doll clothes
Sue Kvidera, Jen Kvidera-Lentsch, and Mary Ellen Murray – wide variety of crocheted and sewn items such as afghans, blankets, technology sleeves, tote bags & more
Deb Swing & Kathy Vernstrom – crocheted topped towels
Michele Warren, Michele’s Crafts – pet beds & toys, polar fleece mittens and slipper socks, doll clothes, “frustration dudes” and more
PHOTOGRAPHY & PAPER GOODS
Kelly Duncan, Sweetpea Stamping– hand-crafted paper cards, ornaments, gift bags, gift boxes, and paper-altered notebooks, pens & coasters
Sue Fries, CloseUp Images – photography: aluminum photo panels, cutting boards, coasters and more
Raju Lamichhane, Raju’s Arts – collage art made from local newspapers and magazines; greeting cards
Amy Petterson, Amy P StampnScrap – handmade cards, paper crafts, gift card holders, calendars, scrapbook pages, frames and more
Mary Selby and Myra Smisek, Mary and Myra Images – nature photography – prints, cards, bookmarks and journals; plus appliquéd MN dish towels
Dominique Vleggeert, ByNikcreations – notecards featuring reproductions of original illustrations, most nature-inspired, using a variety of mediums
POTTERY, SCULPTURE, LEATHER & WOOD
Marisa Arlt and Maegan Goedken, Pots and Whatnots – whimsical and functional pottery
Matthew Hankerson, Very Bad Goods – rustic functional pottery
Curt Heacox, Heacox’s Boxes, Etc. – wooden boxes, bowls, pens and other small items
Chris Krook-Magnuson, KM Leaves – concrete casts from real leaves – each is unique and painted with outdoor acrylic paints
Angela Marlette, Blue Ox Stoneware– stoneware pottery: home/garden/gift items that are microwave and dishwasher safe – mugs, bowls, bird-feeders, planters, etc.
Nicole Peterson, Snuggow Bee Creations – engraved wood pieces, cut and painted wood signs and other home decor
Doug Swanson, Triple S Woodcrafts – handcrafted wood items that are turned on a lathe, including bowls, ornaments and wine stoppers
FOOD ITEMS
Dierich Anderson, D & E’s Bees – “Rosetown Gold” honey harvested from their backyard apiary in Roseville. 2022 State Fair Blue Ribbon!
Becky Hippert and Gretchen Gallagher Weinstein, We Be Jammin’ – homemade jam and handmade textile items: knit washcloths, coffee cuffs, sewn rolls for misc. supplies, and hair binders from vintage buttons
Carol J. Lessard, The Pickled Pantry – canned goods, including jam, chutney, salsa, pickles, marinara, etc.
Andrea Pesses, Groveland Confections– gourmet handmade chocolates from scratch, made from the finest ingredients
Tommy Traxler, Faxon Farms Pure Maple Syrup – all natural, home-made maple syrup, cream & sugar locally produced on their family farm in Henderson, MN. Blue ribbon at the State Fair!
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Suzetta Baltazer, just as i am – “unpaper towels,” beanbag chair covers, sandwich wrappers, rag wreaths, sensory rice and sensory rice bins and kits; and custom cross-stitch family & house portraits
Beth Bronski, SBC Buttons & Beads – “button people,” great for holiday tree decorations; plant stakes; hand-woven beaded jewelry; “BagOns” – new bags that become an aprons
Jennifer Dorn, Red Bird Florals – handmade wreaths, floral arrangements, and garlands for every season and for every style
Sandra Ebert – Sami Art and Design – Scandinavia Sami bracelets plus embroidered pillows
Jane Forliti, One Hot Mess! – framed forests, ornament plant stakes, pizzelles & misc. food items, dog treats, & wood carvings
Girl Scouts Travel – raising money for a big trip! Sewn baby items, hats, mittens, scarves, etc., knitted items, stained glass, jewelry and much more
HANC Volunteers Craft Co-op - variety of handmade items including microwave pads and Nancy Robbins' Concrete Creations and More – concrete garden mushrooms, jalapeño jams, and more!
David & Christine Kennedy, All Things Herbal– earth-friendly soaps and lotions blending herbs and botanicals from their garden
Jeff Kehl, Minnesota Corn Bag – corn-filled warming bags
Guylaine Lescarbeau, Chez Encore – various redesigned & up-cycled items making an “encore” for your home and garden…from gift cards to unique wreaths & anything in between
Cheryl “CJ” Madsen, 2nd Chance Art – jewelry, home furnishing & seasonal items made from refurbished & repurposed objects, with a bit of whimsey added
Becky Maguire, A³ Designs – pedestal plates; pin cushions created from vintage ceramic pieces; Minky scarves; and magnets
Jolene Metty, Black Horse Candle Co. – handmade soy candles plus recycled cork items such as ornaments, animals, trivets, etc.; hand embroidered towels
Siv Palmer, Create Words of Wisdom – handmade soy candles with upcycled goods such as coffee cups, mason jars and bowls
Donna Sager, Merry Buttons Design – handmade and hand-painted button Christmas tree ornaments
Danialle Zschokke, DanialleCreates – Shirts & sweatshirts, totes, ornaments, cups/glasses, stickers