Really Really Free Day!!

On May 29th, 2011 we had the 1st Really Really Free Day event in Long Beach, hosted by The Long Beach Depot for Creative Reuse!! And I hope for many more to come!...below are some articles and videos from the event...enjoy :)

Video courtesy of The Gazettes newspaper! Enjoy and Thank You Very Much For Your Continued Support!

Below is one of the articles from The Gazette newspaper that went out prior to the event (paper copies are still available and we are on page 4).

http://www.gazettes.com/to_do/spirit-of-sharing-to-shine-at-really-free-day/article_3179752c-87e0-11e0-8058-001cc4c002e0.html

Finger Crochet workshop videos coming soon when I figure out how to upload a video w/o getting an error message....

Video of The Long Beach Depot for Creative Reuse

Hi everyone! This short video below was created by Long Beach University students and it's about the Depot and how awesome it is. I am very happy and thankful that the Depot and the students asked me to be a part of it.....I was nervous, but I don't think I did that bad :)

http://vimeo.com/24371704

Micky doing her finger crochet!

This was video taped by my friend during an event last year at the Melrose Trading Post....in this video, I am finger crocheting a bag for her.....

Yesterday's Workshop at Consignment Corner

Yesterday's workshop took place at Consignment Corner on Broadway and Coronado in Belmont Heights....we sat comfortably outside in the shade and finger crocheted a pair of hand warmers while we watched the people go by. The owner of the store is very friendly so he knows everyone around...we enjoyed many conversations with neighbors walking by....including the ice cream man....even the dogs being walked wanted to stop at the shop to get some treats (they are so smart!!) Below are a couple of pics we took....this student was a fast learner!

Post Mother's Day Trunk Show Pictures

Last weekend's trunk show at Iguana Imports was a lot of fun. I taught a handful of people how to crochet including a couple of teens! Check out the pictures below.....

This was my trunk show area, beautifully decorated by the owners Tom and Gorge....a variety of finger crochet and up-cycled styles including: rugs, water bottle carriers, hanging bottle plants, Ahimsa yoga mat bags (made from old jeans), hats, beanies and more....

Tom and Gorge, awesome owners of Iguana Imports for the last 17 years and counting!!

Jessica Eldridge, local LB jewelry designer who also participated in the trunk show....staying busy making jewelry with a smile through out the show.....

Her attractive jewelry can be purchased at Iguana all year round....her designs vary in style, so there is something for everyone...

Me...finger crocheting a scarf and staying busy...surrounded by colors!

Finger crochet demos cont'....

My finger crocheted rugs were used to adorn different furniture in the store, the owners sure know how to "interior design"!!

Red and pink area rug/doily......

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