2012 GBK Golden Globes Gift Lounge Event Guide

ARTISANGROUP www.theartisangroup.org

A Sponsor of GBK’s

Golden Globes Gift Lounge January 13-14, 2012 L’Ermitage Hotel

Beverly Hills, California

about us...

An exclusive close-knit community of over 600 talented world-wide artisans, The Artisan Group provides a sampling of handcrafted products to celebrities and members of the press at major award show Gift Lounges such as The Academy Awards*, The Golden Globes*, and The Primetime Emmys*.

Members of The Artisan Group showcase a broad spectrum of specialties, including handcrafted jewelry; spa and bath products; designer stationery and paper goods; crocheted apparel; children’s tutus, apparel and toys; ceramics; purses and totes; hand-poured candles; decorative fused glass; book binding and journals; illustrations and paintings; hand-dyed scarves; fine art photography; hair accessories; pet apparel and toys; and woodworking products.

The Artisan Group also offers its members guidance in the areas of sales, marketing, social media, and public relations.

Need help sourcing a specific type of handcrafted product or gift? Contact us, and we’ll email you links to our member’s shoppes that best match what you’re looking for.

We’re happy to help!

If you’d like more information about The Artisan Group, or any of the artists included in our exhibit, send an email to info@theartisangroup.org.

Sincerely, Valerie Guerrero (Founder) & Nikki Cutro (Managing Partner)

* The Artisan Group is not in any way associated with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, or The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

- Our Featured Artisans Valerie Guerrero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BeezKneez Designs Nikki Cutro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Black Cats Designs Melissa Arnold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sahetah’s Jewelry Rosalba Berardi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piccolo Paradiso Kristine Bessell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherry Tree Soaps Judit Blumenfrucht. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JuditB Jewelry Amber Bryce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Scarab Jewelry Deborah Carducci. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Villa Lusso Deanna Crowe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barefoot Bath & Body Sandy and Stevie D’Andrea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jewels For Hope Andie Dietz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Java Jane Designs Dave Dilli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Dilli Photography Maryann Dolzani. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Am Maryann Holly Freese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expression Rings of Hope Alexis Gopal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexis Studio Design Susan Harbourt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luster Metalworks Holly Hatam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TearDrop Paperie Gary Hirsch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Botjoy Lauren Hoehn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LapisBeach Hand-Knit Wearable Art Laura Hudson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simply Paperie Jenny Jafek-Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Crimson Poppy Meena Kumar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SwirlyGarden Christine Lorenzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SariBlue Carrie McQuaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caroline G Kathy Messick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kath’s Elegant Accessories Kelly Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Write Stuff Design Tara Rex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taradara Joy St. Claire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oh Joy! Photography

Valerie Guerrero BeezKneez Designs

Founder, The Artisan Group www.BeezKneezDesigns.com Valerie Guerrero spent over a decade as a Senior Operations Manager at several of the top investment banks in the world, and then as a graphic designer for Cisco Systems in the Silicon Valley, California. She founded her popular graphic design business, BeezKneez Designs in early 2008, offering customized invitations, announcements, holiday cards, and other paper goods. Valerie has since expanded her business to include eight additional shoppes, offering niche products such as birth announcements, wedding invitations, and kids party invites. She volunteers with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program in her spare time.

Nikki Cutro Managing Partner

13 Black Cats Designs

www.13BlackCatsDesigns.com Nikki is a freelance artist and illustrator who has illustrated for gift items, cards and puzzles. She works mostly in watercolor and ink but also designs in digital form. She is inspired by many things depending on what catches her eye. Nikki incorporates her illustrations to make beautiful wearable jewelry pieces. She also weaves baskets, beads on a loom and woodworks.

Nikki often donates her work and time to S.A.R.A. Inc. a non-profit animal rescue in New Jersey. Several of her pieces have been donated for auction with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the animals they help.

Melissa Arnold Sahetah’s Jewelry www.SahetahsJewelry.com At the age of 24, Melissa Arnold is a live-in caregiver for her grandfather and has been his “Little Nurse” for three years and counting. Opening Sahetah’s Jewelry has allowed Melissa to keep her grandfather company and in good health while she designs vintage and Victorian-style jewelry.

She also creates what she calls one-of-a-kind “Feminine Steampunk” designs. Melissa took the imaginative world of Steampunk to create something more enchanting and refined for women. These designs appeal to all those who love the genre as well as sophisticated women who want to step out of this world, and into another.

Rosalba Berardi Piccolo Paradiso™ www.ParadisoProducts.com Rosalba Berardi is the creative founder of Piccolo Paradiso™ the Artisan Luxury Soap Line. Rosalba is from Chicago and was raised with a true appreciation of Italy having spent many summers there growing up.

Rosalba has a strong background in photography and Advertising. This foundation in business and creativity continues to be at the heart of all her professional endeavors. Her desire to work creatively led to the art of soap making. What started as a creative passion quickly turned into a prospering new business creating distinctively designed soap & body products.

Rosalba is also an accomplished photographer and has published work in National Geographic & Kodak.

Kristine Bessell Cherry Tree Soaps www.CherryTreeSoaps.com Kristine Bessell, founder of Cherry Tree Soaps, is a mother of two who understands the importance of natural skincare. Both she and her son have suffered from sensitive skin, which is what led her to begin creating her own bath and body products in 2010.

While formulating natural skincare is always the first priority, Kristine loves to exercise her creative spirit by crafting products that are also visually interesting, vibrantly colored, deliciously scented, and beautifully packaged. From gifts to favors to a self-indulgent treat, Kristine’s naturally gentle and playfully fun skincare products have delighted recipients worldwide and earned her recognition in several online publications.

Judit Blumenfrucht JuditB Jewelry www.JuditB.com In 2009, Judit was a multilingual translator with a passion for design, furniture, interiors and jewelry.

A chance opportunity to exhibit at a major craft fair was the beginning of an explosive business. She has since been Exhibitor of the Week at Top Drawer in London and interviewed by Retail Jeweller, London as a Rising Star and featured in various other publications and websites.

Her modern jewelry reflects her love of art and architecture, particularly art deco, playing with geometric shapes in silver, crystal, leather and semi-precious stones, creating timeless pieces for the discerning shopper.

Amber Bryce Blue Scarab Jewelry www.BlueScarabJewelry.com Amber Bryce, the creative force behind Blue Scarab Jewelry, is known for combining Gemstones in the dreamiest color pallettes with her intricate wire work to create the most romantic, ethereal jewelry. She uses recycled Sterling & Fine Silver in her designs and meticulously hand-picks the finest Ethical Origin and Conflict Free Gemstones on the Earth. Mother Nature and architecture are her biggest inspirations.

She lives and breathes her jewelry creations, literally dreaming up new designs in her sleep. A few of her favorite stones to work with are Labradorite, Moonstone, Moss Aquamarine and Rutilated Quartz.

Deborah Carducci Villa Lusso www.VillaLusso.com Deborah Carducci is the creator of Villa Lusso, a luxurious line of Italian inspired products capturing the love and warmth of the Italian culture. With fond childhood memories of her Italian heritage combined with many trips to Italy, she created Villa Lusso for your home to remind you of life’s simple pleasures.

Villa Lusso scents are available in 100% soy candles, body lotions and mists. Positano (limoncello), Sicilia (fig and almond biscotti) and Capri (olive oil kissed with salt air) are a few of Deborah’s creations. Her recent addition of Perugia, a delicious chocolate, will simply make you “love to come home”.

Deanna Crowe Barefoot Bath & Body www.BarefootBathAndBody.etsy.com Barefoot Bath & Body, launched on Etsy in 2008, is a small business owned and operated by Deanna Crowe in Big Lake, Minnesota. Founded after a simple curiosity about better bath and body products, this small business quickly turned into a handmade passion.

Deanna strives to use the freshest oils and ingredients available. All products are tested thoroughly, and there is no animal testing or fats used.

Barefoot Bath & Body is an active member of several professional organizations including the Handcrafted Soapmaker’s Guild and The Artisan Group.

Sandy & Stevie D’Andrea Jewels For Hope www.JewelsForHope.net Sandy D’Andrea created Jewels For Hope after a decade of being a caregiver to her mother who suffered from Parkinson’s disease. Sandy, a free-spirited, loving wife & mother of three girls, is a self-taught jewelry designer who believes that “giving back” is most important. Sandy works with her eldest daughter Stevie, whom Sandy has taught the art of jewelry design. This mother-daughter duo creates unique pieces and donates 10%-50% of the proceeds to eight major organizations. In December 2011, Give Back Brands partnered with Jewels For Hope for an exclusive Someday by Justin Bieber fragrance event with Macy’s, sponsored by People Magazine.

Andie Dietz Java Jane Designs www.JavaJaneDesigns.etsy.com Andie’s elegant handcrafted custom artwork features stunning letters of the alphabet photographed from architectural details. Artfully arranged to spell names and words, her personalized creations are shared with clients around the globe to celebrate life’s biggest moments. She developed her signature photography style through a love of travel and exploration. Her whimsical photographs evoke a sense of stillness and beauty, highlighting elements of forgotten architecture that are often rusty and weathered, but delicate and ornate. Her design studio, Java Jane Designs, has been featured in galleries and high-end gift boutiques throughout the U.S. and is among Etsy’s Top 1% of Sellers.

Dave Dilli Dave Dilli Photography www.DaveDilliPhotography.etsy.com Dave’s photographic journey started when he was in high school and saw the magic of a photograph emerge from a darkroom print. Since then he has been experimenting with his photographic style which has evolved to a unique perspective on the beauty of the desert southwest. Dave strives to capture the essence of what he felt when the image was taken from the softness of a sunset to the dramatic moods created from a desert monsoon storm. He has recently embraced digital photography as a tool that helps as he tries to recreate the mood of the scene. His wife of 20 years and three teenagers are used to Dave getting up in the middle of the night to capture that elusive sunrise light.

Maryann Dolzani I Am Maryann www.IAmMaryann.com As a kid, Maryann was always drawing and taking pictures. She was at such peace when she was creating. That said, time goes on, things happen and we sometimes forget those things that feed our soul.

She was listening to a song her husband wrote. In the song some of the lyrics are ‘I am broken... I am healing’. Maryann realized how we all have our ‘I AM’ statements. Some that hold us back and others that keep us present and help us move forward. She envisioned a way to share that message through jewelry and I AM MARYANN was born. Each I AM MARYANN piece is created to provide you with your own personal mantra.

Holly Freese Expression Rings of Hope www.ExpressionRingsOfHope.com Holly Freese created Expression Rings of Hope after a close friend lost his battle with cancer at the young age of 29.

In an effort to raise awareness and funds for cancer research, Holly has used her extraordinary craft to handmake Swarovski Crystal cocktail rings.

She hopes to make a difference in a cause that has taken the lives of so many. The Collection will add sparkle to any outfit, is sold all over the world and gives you the opportunity to be a part of her wonderful “Bling For A Cause” as a portion of the proceeds are donated to cancer research.

Alexis Gopal Alexis Studio Design www.AlexisStudioDesign.etsy.com Dr. Alexis Gopal spent over a decade practicing Internal Medicine in New York City and Connecticut, when she decided to take time off to be with her family.

In 2006, she became reacquainted with her childhood loves, jewelrymaking and oil painting, and started Alexis Studio Design. She started selling her handmade jewelry, oil paintings, and handmade lampshades, and developed a local following.

Alexis enjoys many techniques and materials, and the versatility they afford her. She wants her jewelry to resonate with her clients, and bring a sense of joy into their lives.

Susan Harbourt Luster Metalworks www.LusterMetalWorks.com Susan Harbourt was an engineer with a repressed artistic spark lurking inside. One fateful day, she and her husband were updating wiring in their Edwardian era home when the scattered coils of old copper wire inspired her. With the scraps at hand, Susan wove a bracelet, igniting an artistic flame that has only continued to grow. Now a self taught metalsmith, Susan primarily works in recycled sterling silver and reclaimed copper creating an array of Eco-friendly rings, necklaces, bracelets, bookmarks, and gifts. Her studio is her paradise. It’s her place to create and let the hammer guide her, magically transforming metal from something you would dismiss as a scrap to amazing works of art.

Holly Hatam TearDrop Paperie www.TearDropPaperie.com Holly Hatam has been an artist since she could first hold a pencil. With diplomas in fine arts and graphic design, she worked as a professional graphic designer before she founded TearDrop in 2004. Holly is devoted to inspire and make people laugh with her custom invitations, stationery and other paper goods.

She feels an obligation to help people celebrate life’s little and big events! Holly is inspired by people -- her favorite pastime is to stare and ogle. She looks at people through her artist’s eye and appreciates and illustrates quirky and unique facial features.

So if you have ever wondered what you would look like as a cartoon character, let Holly draw you!

Gary Hirsch Botjoy www.Botjoy.com Love Bots are small, silent companions that remind the wearer how wonderful they are and why their friends, family, and strangers love them so much. These hand-painted art objects are created by Portland, OR artist Gary Hirsch. Bots can be found in galleries, shops, and on streets throughout the world (Bots are left in public locations around the world as “gifts for random strangers”). Brave Bots are donated to children’s hospitals, soccer teams, and writing programs to help their owners summon courage in the face of uncertain challenges. Gary also runs a 12 person creative consultancy called On Your Feet (www.oyf.com) that uses improv theater to help businesses work better together.

Lauren Hoehn LapisBeach Hand-Knit Wearable Art www.LapisBeach.etsy.com Lauren Hoehn is an artist based in Maryland.

Lauren holds an B.A., an M.A. and a PhD but none of her degrees afforded her the luxury of staying home with her twin sons. Lauren is well-versed in drawing and painting but was continually lured back to the knitting that her grandmother taught her before her passing.

Her hobby turned into Lapis Beach Jewelry after she started wearing her original knitted designs that were adored by friends, family and strangers on the street. Every piece is hand-strung and hand-knit.

Lauren’s pieces have been featured in numerous local magazines, papers and blogs.

Laura Hudson Simply Paperie www.SimplyPaperie.com Laura Hudson is the creative force behind Simply Paperie, founded in 2010. For as long as she can remember Laura has always had a passion for paper and couldn’t be happier for it to have become part of her career. She refined her skills while earning a BFA from the University of Missouri and has been working as a graphic designer ever since.

Laura’s handmade creations can be found in shops throughout the country. Her style is greatly inspired by color and pattern, and she continually finds new ways to incorporate this into her work. She has since expanded her business to include stationery, invitations, and all things paper!

Jenny Jafek-Jones The Crimson Poppy www.TheCrimsonPoppy.com Jenny Jafek-Jones, gardener for the crimson poppy, forgets to water her houseplants and considers herself the rightful heir to her mother’s “black thumb”.

To compensate, she spends hours tending and trimming ordinary paper until it blooms into delicate petals and leaves. The beauty and attention to detail that hallmarks her extraordinary paper flowers has been recognized in BRIDES, Paper Runway, and Southern Wedding magazines, as well as numerous wedding and paper-related websites. A collaborative book on paper crafts is also in the works. Jafek-Jones resides with her husband, daughter, and eighteen pair of scissors in Stillwater, OK. Her paper flowers enchant recipients around the globe.

Meena Kumar Swirly Garden www.SwirlyGarden.etsy.com Meena Kumar knew her background in business would not feel complete without art and creativity in the mix. In 2010, she opened her online shop Swirly Garden, where her hand-painted glasswares and ceramics continue to sell globally. Being of Korean and Indian descent, her dynamic upbringing sparked her interest in various artistic styles around the world. Moroccan mosaics and Russian nesting dolls especially influence many of her current designs as well as nature, nostalgia, and romance. Meena refers to her style as “whimsical elegance” and believes that pairing visual art with the art of dining and entertaining can help us to better savor the moments we share with those we love.

Christine Lorenzo SariBlue www.SariBlue.com Meet Christine Lorenzo, she is a passionate jewelry maven who adores eclectic craft, not only her own but other artists who are open and devoted. SariBlue is her culmination of exploration into culture, art, life and the love of all things fantastic. With a unique focus on the evil eye her shop was opened this past spring to high praise across cultures. The collection ties together past and present in a distinctive, modern way. Christine’s collection is fun, colorful, each item a great conversation piece, adding an ancient element of protection when worn. Beautiful, simply designed jewelry to add peace, positivity and a bit of fun to your style! There’s nothing evil about it.

Carrie McQuaid Caroline G www.CarolineG.bigcartel.com Carrie McQuaid, owner of Caroline G, started her online business as a mere hobby one cold winter night. She has since watched her bows skip down the aisles on the heads of flower girls, picked up by local stores, and worn by many worldwide. Each bow and headband is hand sewn with love and care, paying particular attention to the desired outcome of each individual customer. In 2012, the Caroline G line will launch a new line of hand-stamped bracelets. Each bracelet will have carry a simple message. Carrie is committed to using her business to give back to worthy causes, and is supported by Molly Mesnick, from the thirteeth season of The Bachelor, for such philanthropic efforts.

Kathy Messick Kath’s Elegant Accessories www.KathsElegantAccessories.com Kathy Messick founded Kath’s Elegant Accessories, LLC in 2010. A self-taught jewelry artisan, Kath creates unique statement pieces by knitting wire with semi-precious stones, pearls, beads, shells, crystals and lucite components. Her goal is to provide handcrafted designs that enhance the wearer’s own personal sense of style.

Many of Kath’s designs are named for family and friends who have been instrumental or supportive of her creative endeavors. Kath supports the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and has participated in their Advocacy Days in Washington, DC for the last two years.

Kelly Mitchell The Write Stuff Design www.TheWriteStuffDesign.com Kelly Mitchell is a New Hampshire native, wife, and mom to three incredibly amusing little boys.

Seeking a creative outlet, Kelly put her diverse background in literature, floral design and graphic design together to form The Write Stuff Design. Kelly’s creative inspiration derives from her love of literature, the beauty in nature and the endless possibilities that a fantastic sheet of paper can hold.

The Write Stuff Design specializes in repurposing and recycling books, maps, gameboards and unique papers to create fashionable products that motivate her clients to Love Life, Laugh Out Loud and Live Funky!

Tara Rex Taradara www.Taradara.etsy.com Tara Rex, originally from British Columbia, Canada, now residing in beautiful Colorado hand-makes colorful and whimsical one-of-a-kind accessory covers, wallets, business card holders, and much more. Formally an ER/Trauma RN, Tara is now a work-at-home mom with two young handsome boys. Sewing, blogging, selling online, and fingerpainting make up this creative soul’s day {and she loves every minute of it}.

Tara recently won the “Moms in Business Unite Conference’s 2011 Inventor Showcase Award” for her award-winning iPad covers. She also contributes to Handmadeology, a resource blog for Etsy sellers.

Joy St. Claire Oh Joy! Photography www.JoyStClaire.com Inspired by the bold and masculine works of Ansel Adams and The Group of Seven landscape painters, Joy St. Claire developed a unique ethereal style in her photography. Joy’s passion for gardening and the magic of time spent on her grandfather’s farm, woods and seashore are evident in her work. Her creations have been described as a lovely blending of photography and painting, appearing in Artful Blogging, TRAVERSE and Lake Superior magazines and on many websites. Traveling between Ohio and Michigan, St. Claire resides with her dog Maggie May, two kitties and dozens of vintage cameras. Laughter and life’s simple things warm her heart. Joy’s art is showcased in homes and businesses around the world.

Artisans who also provided gifts in the celebrity gift bags:

Marie “Wee” Caloggero Wee Bindery

www.WeeBindery.etsy.com Wee is the artist and creator behind Wee Bindery, a studio specializing in unique handbound journals, notebooks, sketchbooks and more. Each work emcompasses attention to detail utilizing materials from distant countries in addition to the United States. Her books can be found in homes around the world. Wee’s passion for art began early in life and has never stopped. Look for her work in pending publications: Making Mini Books: Big Ideas for 30+ Little Projects by Lark Books and Focus on M & T: Special Materials & Technology in Graphic Design by Dopress Books.

Rachel Leathers

Hearts Of Stone Jewelry www.HrtsOfStone.etsy.com For 22 years, actors and actresses, even some props and stages, have worn garments and embellishments made by Rachel, a costume industry professional. Her focus now is creating jewelry for anyone who loves rocks, gems and minerals as much as she does. HoSJ was born from that passion, featuring heart-carved focal stones. The purpose of each design is to showcase the natural beauty of the stones. Rachel likes to incorporate metal beads and charms, crystals, coordinate stones based on color and texture, and use interesting motifs to bring a bold presence to each piece.

Artisans who also provided gifts in the celebrity gift bags:

Angela Long Longrunners

www.longrunners.etsy.com Angela Long is the entrepreneur behind Longrunners. The business was developed in 2008 while working on the Fixed Income Trading desk for Citigroup. During that period, the bank was facing the largest bailout in United States history. Longrunners was created to provide income in the event of a possible bank failure. Today the business provides beautiful table runners, home decor, clutches, passport covers and so much more to customers around the globe.

Kelly Ann Taylor Cassia Aromatics

www.CassiaAromatics.etsy.com Kelly Taylor, native to California, traveled the world in humanitarian ventures before settling in Houston, Texas. An avid health enthusiast, she loves and has studied aromatherapy. Passion for ambiance, color, herbs, exotic nations and wholesome ingredients come alive in the luxurious products she creates in her kitchen for Cassia Aromatics, launched in 2008. She serves boutiques, spas, gift shops and pharmacies with her fragrant soothing creations. 10% of sales goes to supporting indigent,orphaned, and AIDS victims in the developing nations of Uganda, India and Thailand.

PLEASE VISIT OUR Talented SPONSORS...

Artisans who gifted members of the press: Valerie Guerrero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.BeezKneezDesigns.com Nikki Cutro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.13BlackCatsDesigns.com Tina Dean Allen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.TinaDeanDesigns.com Kate Ashley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.SummerfieldSoaps.com Kristine Bessell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.CherryTreeSoaps.com Lucy Chapman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.SeasonsOfWool.etsy.com Shara Danziger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ShopConfections.com Nathalie Girard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.NGOriginals.com Susan Harbourt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.LusterMetalWorks.com Laura Hudson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.SimplyPaperie.com Pam Hurst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.PamHurst.com Jenny Jafek-Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.TheCrimsonPoppy.com Debrah Blok Krol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.dbkDesignArts.com Meena Kumar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.SwirlyGarden.com Kristal Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.Atutudes.etsy.com Mouna Marini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.BeadsOfAquarius.etsy.com Carrie McQuaid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.CarolineG.bigcartel.com Kellie Medivitz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.PrintableGirl.com Kathy Messick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.KathsElegantAccessories.com Helena Pion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.zazzle.com/HelenaPion Deb Soromenho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.AWEJewelry.com Jennifer Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.aubepine.etsy.com Shawna Ziemer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.WagsAndWiggles.etsy.com

Artisans who included their business cards in the celebrity swag bags: Melissa Ahonen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.BabyButtonTops.etsy.com Camille Allen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.CamilleAllen.com Nancy Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.NanGatesDesigns.etsy.com Linda Bahr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.Engelfelt.etsy.com Frank Bence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.PurBliss.com Autumn Bradley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.AutumnBradley.com Jennifer Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.PiecefulDesign.etsy.com Virginia Catizone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.FunkyArt08.etsy.com Kathryn Doll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.KathrynDesigns.artfire.com Michelle Espinoza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.0Minali0.etsy.com Nathalie Girard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.NGOriginals.com Maureen Goni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.NanaGCreations.com Terri Harlan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.SewFantasticHandmade.etsy.com Bethany Helzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.RiotJane.etsy.com Julicia Hernandez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.JuliciasCreations.com Sandee Hodapp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.SandeeKnits.etsy.com Pam Hurst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.PamHurst.com Jamie Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.The7thCrow.etsy.com Susan Kleinstub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.SusanKJewelry.etsy.com Misha Kurniady. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.MerahMudaStyle.com Emma Maudsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.SockMonkeyEmporiumUK.etsy.com Kellie Medivitz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.PrintableGirl.com Catherine Meinke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.JustJaynes.com Diane Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.TheShutterbugEye.etsy.com Kim Miraglia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.BackyardPhoto.etsy.com Carolyn Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.Caremore.etsy.com Lorri Murph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.LorriLeighArt.etsy.com David Noble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.DavidNobleAndCo.com Diane Perry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.Catcophony.artfire.com Helena Pion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.zazzle.com/HelenaPion Ilene Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.IlenePriceDesign.com Tenisha Proctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.DesignsByTenisha.etsy.com Carolyn Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.PatchworkArk.com Laura San Nicolas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.BeHappiness.etsy.com Marina Shafran. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.MShafran.etsy.com Monica L. Shulman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.CiaoChessa.etsy.com Lisa Sieczka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ElleMoss.etsy.com Hena Tayeb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.HenaTayebPhotography.com Erica Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.DesignsByTaylor2u.com Jennifer Wright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.aubepine.etsy.com Shawna Ziemer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.WagsAndWiggles.etsy.com

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