Sunday, December 2, 2018

Craft Fairs, Markets and Vendors events I've been

Hi!

Has been a long time since I've post something here... Life takes us by the horns and we just have to keep fighting like a bull to survive..

Where I've been? Oh my! When I opened this blog I was living in Michigan trying to provide my daughter a better visual health... but... there's always a but... we had to leave Michigan for the better. We ended up living at the Friendly City of Harrisonburg, Virginia. 

Since our arrival here, life has been kind to us. We got the services my little princess needed in no time, we have met wonderful people at the school system, to the point that I don't want to move back to Puerto Rico until Little Maria finishes her elementary school at least..

On the crafty side, my hands still plays with the beads and yarns, and paint, and paper, and... oh well, whatever can be transformed into something beautiful, useful, cool and nice!

This year, especially after Autumn season, I have been at 3 craft fairs so far! Still one more to go! Love meeting new crafters and vendors along the road. 

Here are some pictures of those events. 

Massanutten Fall Festival, October 13 









 Westover Holiday Craft Show, November 3





Christmas Market at Harrisonburg First Assembly, December 1



(I fell in love with the Arugula Scarf, by Jennifer Dickerson, you can find the pattern here. She has other beautiful patterns I will be making soon.)




One of the things I like to do at craft fairs -if space is available- is make a demo of triloom weaving. So far, I've had people stop by to ask what I'm doing, how it is done and all kind of conversations over a loom... simply wonderful!


 

 

Hope you have enjoyed these pictures. If you are interested in one of the items, or wish to place an order please drop a message ..

Have a great day and happy crafting!



Maria

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Just another Friday Services

Hi! Once again, Welcome to Just another Friday: Bling, Arts and Crafts! I'm so exited to provide you with nice items at affordable prices for all the amazing persons in your life, starting with YOU!

Just another Friday is not only Bling Arts and Crafts... is more than that!! We have an array of seervices that goes from a simple, beautiful craft piece, to an interesting tour in the Old City of San Juan, to delicious Puerto Rican food*!!

*If you are interested in obtaining information about the Traditional Puerto Rican Cuisine or how the get your hands in a dozen of pasteles or alcapurrias, just give me a call or send me an email. We can talk about that!

See the list below to find the one perfect services or items for you!



JUST another Friday Services

Pure Romance by Maria Irene Torres Parties*
Call your Girls and have a BLAST! Here you will learn about Feminine Sexual Health, Bath and Beauty products and Tips and Things to spice up your relationship. All in an Empowering and Educational Entertainment! Want to make it a themed one? Sure! Ask for our Themes Binder. Don’t see one that suits your taste or idea? Let’s build it together!


·         50 Shades of Fun
·         Auction Party
·         Bachelorette Party
·         Back to the 80’s
·         Back to the Market
·         Birthday Celebration
·         Catalogs + Cocktails
·         Girls Night In
·         Halloween
·         House Heating
·         Little Black Dress
·         Mardi Bras
·         Margaritas anyone?
·         Masquerade Ball
·         Open House
·         Roaring 20’s
·         Wine and Chocolate


*Pure Romance by Maria Irene Torres is an All Girls-18+ old-only party. Sorry, NO MEN, NO BABIES allowed.


www.pureromance.com/MariaITorres    pureromancebymare@hotmail.com


Just another Friday Bling! In Home/Basket Parties
Feed your $5 habit! Get the trendiest and newest fashion accessories at an unbelievable price: $5.00 each!! All in the comfort of your home!! Call your girls, have them call their friends and have them all come to your house to shop, while YOU GET FREE JEWELRY!! (Ask me about it!!)


·         Necklaces
·         Earrings
·         Bracelets
·         Hairbands
·         Hairclips
·         Rings











Just another Friday Bling ~ Maria Irene Torres, Paparazzi Independent Consultant ID #33285
248-808-0585 jafblingartscrafts@hotmail.com


In-Home Craft Parties
Gather friends or family to have a nice personal craft show/shopping, adventure to learn a new craft, or simply entertain your guests at a birthday party or event.


·         Jewelry
·         Crochet
·         Paper Mache
·         Bookmaking
·         Weaving
·         Scrapbooking
·         Doll Making
·         Sewing
·         Dancing






Craft/Fairs Shows
Enjoy the opportunity of seeing the full display of Handmade Wearables and Home Decor items of JUST another Friday (and acquiring them at wonderful prices!!)


·         Cushions
·         Shawls
·         Scarfs
·         Jewelry
·         Aprons
·         Purses & Totes
·         Handmade Notebooks
·         Traditional Rag Dolls
·         Area Rugs
·         Hair Accessories










Crochet and Tri Loom Weaving Lessons*
Want to learn a new craft in your own living room? Call me! Want to make it funnier? Invite your friends! Learn the basics of Traditional Crochet or Tri Loom Weaving


·         Basics of Crochet
·         Learn to read diagrams
·         Tools of the Trade
·         Working in circles/rows
·         Basics of Tri Loom Weaving
·         Make a Shawl, Wear it today!
·         Other types of Looms









*Materials and tools not included. See Lessons Sheet for specific prices


Puerto Rican Folk Dance and History Lessons
Are you Puerto Rican or descendant? Don’t know about your roots? Learn how to do Our National Folk Dances while learning our Cultural and Social History.


·         Danza Puertorriqueña
·         Seis Chorreao
·         Mazurca*
·         Polka*
·         Danzón*
·         Pasodoble*
·         Marumba
·         Plena












*Yes... I know… they’re NOT from Puerto Rican origins, but our musicians enriched some of them making them to stand out of the crowd or they’re very deep into our roots and heritage that we take them as ours.



Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Personal Tour Guide
Want to visit the Old City? Don’t know where to go or start? Get our Monumental San Juan Travel Guide to help you walk through the Old City. Want Me to go with You? No problem! Let’s talk about it!









JUST another Friday Prices

Pure Romance by Maria Irene Torres Parties*
            Minimum order for receiving Hostess Benefits is $150.00
            Product prices starts at $10 – ask for catalog!

Just another Friday Bling! In Home/Basket Parties
Everything Paparazzi is $5.50 (including tax)!!
            Some Paparazzi items are $1 - $2
            Most 

In-Home Craft Parties
Birthday party or event – 2 hours $150 up to 10 kids; $15 extra kid (some materials included)
*Scrapbooking tools not included
Craft Lessons - $25 per hour, per person– materials and tools not included
Crochet, Jewelry, Bookmaking, Doll making, Paper Mache
            Weaving – $45 per hour, up to 5 persons, Loom not included
Tri Loom $180 (includes 1 lesson)

Crochet and Tri Loom Weaving Lessons*
Crochet - $25 per lesson
            Basics of Crochet - Scarf
            Learn to Read Diagrams - Shawl
            Tools of the Trade – Broomstick Scarf
            Working in Circles - Hat
TriLoom Weaving - $45 per lesson
TriLoom $180 (includes 1 lesson)

Puerto Rican Folk Dance and History Lessons
$15 per 2 hours class – 8 classes

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Personal Tour Guide
Monumental San Juan Travel Guide - $10 PDF download
Hire Me by the hour - $30 per hour, minimum of 3 hours
Other Tour Guides available upon request, prices will vary