Darling Doo~Dads

Did you know I love to sew, paint, scrapbook, make jewelry with my sister, create and make things?  If you didn't know, now you do.  Last year I handpainted (with a little advice from my friend, Sandy B. in Emporia) wooden plaques for my girls.  I then attached ribbons that hang down from the plaques.  All of this to make them each a personalized hair bow holder.  They turned out cute and helped me to get all the bows off the bathroom counter and various places around our house.  Take a look!

I then got carried away painting for other little girls....  So, last Fall I entered my first craft show ever.  It was the Hesston, KS Barn Sale.  It is hosted by my cousin and his wife, the owners of the business, The Rusted Chain, at their out-in-the-country home, just North of Hesston.  I needed to come up with a name for my little booth so I thought and thought and finally my creative Husband came up with a name for me... Darling Doo~Dads! 

It was a beautiful Saturday in October.  There were many vendors there selling handmade items, vintage items, food, and music.  I shared a booth with my dad and sister.  (My dad does beautiful woodworking, custom crafts, and furniture. I may be biased but he is one of the best woodworkers I know.  But, he learned from the best, my grandpa, Howard Hastings.  My sister, Lindsee, makes all kinds of beaded jewelry.  She is very creative.  One of my favorites is her Scrabble bracelets.)

Now I am getting ready for the Hesston, KS Spring Barn Sale.  It will be held on Saturday, May 7th.  It will be a great sale.  Many of the same vendors and new vendors are already lined up to be there.  Click here to get some info. and directions to the Barn Sale.  I have been sewing and creating some new items to sell in my booth.  I will also have some of my dad and sister's items available again too.  If you don't have plans that day, why not take a little drive to Hesston, KS.  I would love to see you there!