Category Archives: Charleston

In November 2011, we participated in the first Maker’s Market at Mixson. (For those of you unfamiliar with Mixson, it’s an eco-conscious community in the Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston.) I’ve been lucky enough to work with Mixson in the past with the Charleston Craft Bee, so, of course, Jamie and I were really happy to hear that they’re introducing a Maker’s Market on the first Sunday of each month.
The series of markets kicked off this April and will be continuing monthly through December 2012.

INK MEETS PAPER will be set up May 6, July 1, October 7, November 4, and December 2– we’d love to have you make the Maker’s Market a part of your Sunday afternoon!

The following photos are from the April 2012 Maker’s Market (all courtesy of Mixson). It was so much fun, and, as always, we loved seeing so many people who love sending cards.

We could not have asked for more perfect weather to spend the entire day outside during the 2012 St. Paddy’s Day Block Party in Park Circle. With over 10,000 people in attendance, Park Circle is definitely becoming the place to go for St. Patrick’s Day festivities. The day kicked off around noon with a parade down East Montague and continued until well into the evening. There were games and kids’ activities, amazing food by local restaurants and foot trucks, plenty of Guinness to drink, and lots of handmade goods by local artisans. This was our first year participating as vendors, and Jamie and I had such a great time meeting new people and enjoying the beautiful day. So, a big thank you to everyone who dropped by our tent to say hello and pick up a card.
Below are a few scenes from the day. There were people everywhere!

We were set up near EVO Pizza– our tent is on the right-hand side of the photo below.

Again, it was an absolutely beautiful day to spend outside.

Jamie and I were really excited to be selected as a vendor for the Lowcountry Artist Market. Coordinated by Kristen Gastaldo, the Lowcountry Artist Market is a place for Charleston artisans to sell their handmade and vintage goods locally. I’d attended previous markets and was always so impressed by the caliber of participating vendors. The Music Farm is a great venue too. It’s got great architecture and lots of character (high ceilings, brick walls, wood floors), which complements the bazaar-like feel of the event (it’s filled to the brim with amazing, handmade goods).

Despite the dreary day and occasional downpour, the Artist Market was bustling with people. Lots of friends from Park Circle dropped by (we have the best, most supportive friends). And we enjoyed meeting several other awesome people too: Kristen (mixed media) and Janelle (fused glass jewelry), Seth (screen printing), and Carla (baked goods). It was also great to see the creative business ladies I grab coffee with:  Allison, Jeni of Sea Star Arts, and Sarah of Dodeline Design (who was another Lowcountry Artist Market vendor).

For those of you who’ve seen us at previous shows, you’ll noticed we changed up our display. (More on that here.)

We also introduced two new cards.

Yay was inspired by pieces of washi tape.

and Bummer because everyone has a bad day every now and then.