Sunday, July 25th, 2010
The Writer’s Block: Call for Authors

The O’Fallon Public Library will once again be hosting our popular author exhibit, The Writer’s Block. If you are an author who is interested in participating, please fill out the form below. You will be provided a sheltered table where you can display, sell and discuss your books.  A library associate will contact you shortly after submittal to confirm you space. (Upcycled Notebook by The Fancy Lamb)

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Sparrow Studios

Sparrow Studios combines traditional crochet techniques with unconventional materials such as wire, gemstones, glass, and found objects to create jewelry designs that highlight the beauty of the crochet stitches, bringing the delicacy of lace to jewelry you can wear every day. Sparrow Studios jewelry is made by Jackie Chambers. With a family tradition of crafting and resourcefulness, and a lifetime of playing with string, Jackie is always looking for new approaches to traditional craft. Jackie lives with her family in St. Louis, where she fills the spare room with yarn, ...

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Monsterbubbles

Monsterbubbles creations offer you fresh, energetic art to adorn yourself & your home. Heather combines her love for needlework with metalworking, off loom bead weaving and felting to bring one of a kind pieces to life. Cross stitch, hammered silver, peyote & right angle weave & needle felting on up-cycled sweaters are just some of the techniques Heather uses to make wonderful, useful, fashionable creations intended to be worn & admired. http://www.monsterbubbles.com http://www.facebook.com/monsterbubbles#!/pages/monsterbubbles/344478037771?ref=sgm http://www.twitter.com/monsterbubbles

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Carriel Art and Photography

Father/daughter team featuring David Carriel's collection of intriguing photographs and cards and his daughter, Alaina (Carriel) Pipas' drawings and paper "quilling" designs, including handmade jewelry. http://www.flickr.com/photos/15765624@N08/

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Jart – John’s Art

Woodworking, turned bowls, pens, pepermills, hair picks, puzzles, boxes and more

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Jest Studio

Jewelry made from sterling silver reclaimed copper that has been hammered, oxidized then accented by stones or crystals set in sterling bezels. Creating a looking with an organic flow with great texture and movement. http://jeststudio.etsy.com

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Hypercraftive

ADHD + a compulsive need to upcycle discarded and unexpected materials = Hypercraftive. Using recycled wool sweaters, pages from old unwanted books, vintage buttons and discarded silverware, the possibilities are endless. Hypercraftive focuses on bringing recycling and utility together in cheery and purposeful accessories for the home and on the go. http://hypercraftive.blogspot.com http://www.facebook.com/hypercraftive http://www.twitter.com/hypercraftive

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Pumpkin+Bear

The Pumpkinbear momma and her little pumpkinbears use primarily recycled and/or natural materials to make fun and educational stuff for cool kids and the grown-ups who love them. http://www.pumpkinbear.etsy.com AND http://www.craftknife.blogspot.com