Cowtown Indie Bazaar Fall 2010

I spent several weeks gearing up for this fun event, and it feels like my feet haven't hit the ground since! That is exactly why I am so late in posting all about it.



The Cowtown Indie Bazaar was a blast! I met so many new people and truly enjoyed chatting with and every one of you. I was very excited about this show, because I had worked on a brand new display and had several new product lines to show off.



My mom came down for this show and helped me out with setup and sales pretty much all day Friday and Saturday. We had a great time!
(Neither of us like being in pictures that much, and so you wont see any of us, ha!)



One of our brand new product lines is our hand crocheted hats. You can see several of them above. The pumpkin hat was a particularity big hit-- is it sad that I want one of my own to wear?



Amber of A Shade Better Than Stick Figures, was set up next to me, which always means a good time!



In addition to her amazing drawings, Amber was also selling the sock plops you see above. Outside of being absolutely adorable, each one is completely unique and very affordable!

For more pictures, check out our Flickr album.

See something you like in the pictures above? Come check us out at one of our upcoming craft shows! At our next show, A Shade Better Than Stick Figures will be our neighbor and we will both be sporting all these awesome products plus more!

Upcoming Shows:

St Thomas Aquinas Mothers' Association's October Market
"The St. Thomas Aquinas Mothers’ Association’s October Market is one of the largest gift and holiday markets in the Lakewood/White Rock Lake area. We take special care in selecting a variety of merchants offering unique items in order to ensure our patrons a great shopping experience, while allowing our merchants to maximize their sale potential."

October 9th, 2010
10:00AM to 6:00PM

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Lower School Campus
6255 East Mockingbird
Dallas, Texas 75214

Old Town Coppell Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Show
"This event features a variety of activities and a bounce house for the kids. There will be a full house of farmers market vendors, in addition to the last Arts & Crafts Show of the year!"

October 30th, 2010
8:00AM to 12:00PM

Coppell Farmers Market
Coppell, TX 75019

The Funky Finds Experience

"The Funky Finds Experience is a 2-day indie art & craft fair to be held November 6 & 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. The event will feature the work of over 120 talented artists, crafters & designers that hand-craft various goods. The first 50 guests both days will receive a free swag bag! Raffle tickets will be sold both days and benefit Toys for Tots."

November 6th, 2010
9:00AM - 5:00PM
November 7th, 2010
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Will Rogers Memorial Center
Amon G. Carter Exhibits Building
Fort Worth, Texas

Hope to see you there!

Half a Dozen Sweet Treats!

Okay sure, you can't eat these sweet treats, but, The Curious Cake Shoppe continues to supply adorable cakes that do not contribute to the daily calorie count-- and that's gota be worth something, right? :D

Here are a handful of the latest cakes that have recently found new homes:


I'm afraid some of the pictures got cut off in the Mosaic Maker, so feel free to hit the Flickr photostream for better pictures and more information about all our cakes!

Even better than Flickr, swing on by The Cowtown Indie Bazaar on Saturday and check out our latest and greatest cakes yourself! We will have a lot of new designs and new products including our super adorable crocheted baby hats!

Here's a sneak peak...

Cool Weather, Cool Events

The last couple of months have been hectic between orders, life, and a little bit of vacation! I've been hiding indoors from this sweltering heat, but cool weather will soon be approaching (hopefully!) and so will some very cool shows! Here is some information about just a few that are on the horizon:

Cowtown Indie Bazaar



This free, family friendly event will host more than 80 select artisans, designers, and crafters showcasing how innovation and craftsmanship combined create unique, modern, handmade goods. Find handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, stylish decor for the home, upcycled and repurposed vintage wares, and more. Enjoy live music, FREE crafts for children, FREE photo booth, food for purchase, day long raffles benefiting the Tarrant County Food Bank, and FREE goody bags filled handmade treasures for the first 50 customers.

September 4th, 2010
9:00AM to 6:00PM

Will Rogers Memorial Center
Round Up Inn
3401 West Lancaster Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76107

The Funky Finds Experience



This free, fun, family friendly, two-day event will host a variety of artists and crafters showcasing their handmade creations. Both Saturday and Sunday, handmade swag bags full of free goodies will be rewarded to the first 50 attendees to purchase $5 worth of raffle tickets, benefiting a local charity. Bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots and receive a free raffle ticket!

November 6th, 2010
9:00AM to 5:00PM
November 7th, 2010
10:00AM to 4:00PM

Will Rogers Memorial Center
Amon G. Carter Jr Exhibits Bldg.
3400 Burnett Tandy Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Click here for information regarding parking at Will Rogers.

We will have a lot of fun new products and designs to showcase at both of these exciting events. Hope to see you there!

A Centerpiece or Seven...

One of the many things that I love about diaper cakes is their versatility. There is a diaper cake to be created for every theme and color scheme; and each is as unique as the person who ordered it. Diaper cakes can be given at baby showers, received in the mail, or even delivered to the hospital. Diaper cakes are gifts carrying gifts, and the end result is so adorable and fun... they are practically centerpieces in and of themselves. So, when I was contacted to help decorate a baby shower by creating 7 zoo themed diaper cakes to serve as centerpieces on their tables, I was thrilled at the challenge.

I set out shopping for all things zoo related, on a mission to make each individual cake just a little different and special, but to still have them match and tie the theme together from table to table.

Here is what I came up with:



As individual cakes, I wanted them to look adorable. But, as a group, I wanted them to look amazing! What do you think?

I did receive an email after the shower, and I was excited to hear that the cakes were a big hit! Everyone loved them, and several even tried to take them home. Can you imagine how neat it would be for the guest of honor to find out that they are all for her? Poof: there is an instant supply of matching bedding and stuffed animals for her adorable little baby boy, and decorations galore for her nursery!

Can you tell I'm just crazy about gifts that keep giving?

If you're planning a baby shower and are interested in ordering centerpieces for your tables, contact us at orders@curiouscakeshoppe.com for your custom quote!

Thrice as Nice

My computer recently decided to give up on me, so I've been without all my files and unable to post any updates! It's a good thing that I don't need a computer to keep making Curious Cake Shoppe goodies, matter of fact, I've probably been even more productive because of it.

Despite the technology vacation, I'm happy to be back and I have a few cakes to share with you:

Click the image above to visit our Flickr gallery for larger pictures and more information on each cake.

This last cake was an extra special treat to work on! It was my first diaper cake for twins, and I had a wonderful time creating it. The theme I was given was a lot of fun, but two of anything is twice as nice. So, in the spirit of that, I decided that sharing three cakes at once might just be thrice as nice! I hope you like them. :)

Our Shoppe @ Friends of the Bedford Library Bazaar

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 17th for beautiful weather and great shopping! The Curious Cake Shoppe will be set up at the "Friends of the Bedford Library Bazaar" and we've got lots of fun new products including diaper cakes, hair clips, tutus, cupcakes, truffles, lollipops, and more!

Show Info:

When:
Saturday, April 17th 2010
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Where:
Pennington Field
Bedford, TX
(Click link for map)

The bazaar will showcase aisle after aisle of vendors selling jewelry, antiques, furniture, clothes, baby items, collectibles, bedding, scrapbooking, and much more.

Hope to see you there!

DFW Craft Shows - Community and Craft Calendar

The Curious Cake Shoppe is excited to present... DFW Craft Shows!

DFW Craft Shows is a community for artists, crafters, and shoppers to share and learn about local arts & craft shows in North Texas. The goal is to help local artisans and their communities connect. Artists and crafters find out about new opportunities to share and sell their crafty creations, and local events are promoted and supported in hopes of granting them successful shows and bringing them back year after year.

If you know any artists, crafters, or shoppers that might be interested, please help us spread the word!

The link is : www.DFWCraftShows.com and below are a couple of badges with code that you can copy and paste into your website or blog!