Vendor Spotlight: Magpie Alchemy and Arts Shop

September 1, 2017

Magpie is a marriage of art and the metaphysical. Magpie exists to de-mystify the psychic stuff in the world, to make it accessible for people to use as an every day tool in their life. Magpie offers a variety of intuitive readings, including Tarot readings. Magpie also offers jewelry and talismans that have been crafted for the same purpose; to help the bearer rise to meet their challenges, open up to new possibilities, or get in touch with their own inner wisdom. Each piece is unique, handmade from crystals, stones, shells, wood, and miscellaneous trinkets that are both lovely and meaningful.

Materials: New, Natural, Found, Thrifted, Vintage
Location: Waverly, IA
Facebook: facebook.com/MotherMagpie3/

Vendor Spotlight: Pineapple Bubble Gum

August 31, 2017

Pineapple Bubble Gum strides towards making one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, and weavings, using repurposed and unusual materials. A collaboration of two artists, Mary Louise Reeves and Bubble Gum Coffey. Mary earned her BFA in Painting at the Kansas City Art Institute, and Bubble Gum earned her BFA in Printmaking at the University of Northern Iowa. Both artists have always had an interest in fiber-based creation. In undergrad Bubble Gum focused on sewing, crochet, and fabric printing; Mary focused on weaving, dye work, and pattern design. Together, they are teaming up to create fresh, funky and adorable objects to look at and wear.

Materials: New, Upcycled, Recycled, Repurposed
Location: Cedar Falls and Bettendorf, IA
Website: bubblegumcoffey.com
Facebook: facebook.com/greenearthglass/
Instagram: @bubblegumcoffey | @sisterpinkelephant

Vendor Spotlight: Green Earth Glass

August 30, 2017

Green Earth Glass is an eclectic blend of one-of-a-kind handmade recycled art and wonderful vintage items. The mission of these pieces is to breathe new life into items that may otherwise end up in a landfill and to showcase lovely vintage items, some of which beg to be altered into art pieces and some beg to remain in their wonderful original form.

Materials: Upcycled, Recycled, Repurposed
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Facebook: facebook.com/greenearthglass/
Instagram: @greenearthglass

Vendor Spotlight: Hallie Bear Photography

August 29, 2017

Hallie Bear is a fine art photographer who works in film and digital photography.

Materials: New
Location: Melbourne, IA
Website: flickr.com/photos/157833158@N06/
Instagram: @bearhallie

Vendor Spotlight: string. glass. ink.

August 28, 2017

String. Glass. Ink is a collection of hand woven wall hangings, hand clutches, mosaic plant pots, watercolor/ink prints and paintings.

Materials: New, Natural, Found, Thrifted, Vintage
Location: Cedar Falls, IA

Vendor Spotlight: Jake Haselman

August 27, 2017

Jake Haselman takes his original designs and applies them to canvases, wooden screenprints, and apparel. His pieces are heavily influenced by geometric patterns.

Materials: New
Location: Des Moines, IA
Website: jakehaselman.com
Instagram: @fromdeadair

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