Hello Loyal Crafty Wonderlanders, After much thought
and discussion, we have made the decision to take a break from the monthly Doug
Fir shows in 2010. It was a very difficult decision to make - we have worked
so hard over the years to build the event up to what it is today but it just
feels like it's time to transition to a new format. Several things factored
into our decision...first, we feel that the bad economy is not allowing our
monthly vendors to make as much money as they should. Our main goal is to provide
a venue where our vendors can earn a decent living selling their handmade goods.
Second, we both have busy lives with families and the monthly sales take up
alot of our time. We are ready for a break!
This DOES NOT mean that Crafty Wonderland is over - it is simply evolving! What
we have decided to do is transition to TWO large-scale events a year. We feel
that these larger and less frequent events draw more shoppers, earn vendors
more money and create a destination event that is not to be missed. So with
that, we would like to announce The Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Spring
Sale! For 2010 we will be adding a two day spring event that will take place
on the weekend before Mother's Day! This event will be at the same location
as the Super Colossal Holiday Sale and will be a similar structure. So mark
your calendars for Saturday and Sunday, May 1st + 2nd, 2010! Vendor applications
for this event should be available in late January / early February. We will
be sending updates out to this list so stay tuned.
We are not ruling out the idea of working with Doug Fir again in the future.
We have loved working with them and hope to maybe do some occassional special
events there. We are excited about having the freedom to get creative with the
kinds of events we coordinate - perhaps working with other organizations / groups
to hold special one-time shows. The way we look at it, the possibilities are
endless and we can't wait to see the direction that Crafty Wonderland takes
in the coming year! Thank you all for your continued support over the last 3.5
years! It's been amazing!
We hope you will all join us at the November 8th Crafty Wonderland show - it
will be our last monthly show at Doug Fir for the time being! And don't forget
to join us for the Super Colossal Holiday Sale on Sunday, December 13th - with
over 200 vendors and lots of fun extras in the works, it looks to be our biggest
and best event to date!
Thanks again,
Cathy + Torie
www.craftywonderland.com
Mark Your Calendars!
Crafty Wonderland Final Monthly Show!
40+ vendors!
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 11am-4pm
at Doug Fir Lounge 830 E. Burnside in Portland
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Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Holiday Sale!
Sunday, December 13th, 2009 11am - 7pm
at Oregon Convention Center 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd in Portland
Exhibit Hall D
200+ vendors, crafty workshops + goodie bags to the first 200 shoppers!
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Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Spring Sale!
Saturday + Sunday, May 1st + 2nd, 2010 Times TBA
at Oregon Convention Center 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd in Portland
Exhibit Hall D
200+ vendors, crafty workshops + goodie bags to the first 200 shoppers!
