Posted on January 9th, 2013 in blog, family, homeschool, Lana Bella by jenni
In the tradition I started of the year of making each of the kids a quilt the next birthday up was Aidan’s. HIs favorite color is blue I thought this would be super easy to work with. I was not so pleasantly surprised to find that so many blue fabrics are either boring or floral, making a quilt for a would be 13 year old boy florals were OUT.
This was the start of my fabric pull back in January. Not all of those fabrics made it into the final quilt though.
Of course I again forgot to take pictures while I was sewing the blocks together someday I’ll learn from all those quilt bloggers I follow and swoon over.
I layed out all the blocks took multiple pictures to make sure I had everything right. This is the movin on up pattern from Crazy Mom Quilts. Ignore those wrinkly guys at the bottom after I had placed everything I had to feed the kids so I just rolled it all up using the quilt I had put everything on I did re press them before sewing them.
While watching a movie with the kids with my ipad out for photo layout reference sewed those pieces into rows.
Ta da the top aka my part is done now it gets sent off to Tarabu for her to quilt.
I love the in the ditch quilting she did!
This was the BEST surprise! I had send binding and fabric for her to “do something” with the backing and Tarabu went above and beyond and blocked out Aidan’s name.
Posted on July 8th, 2011 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
So I’m really freaking out. I have to have the rest of my artscape stuff ready by Monday in order to ship to Baltimore in time. The house is well its been raining all week. I’m nervous about leaving all five kids with my sister from Thursday to Monday. My baby… my not quite a baby has never been by my side for longer than a few hours and has never slept away from me for an entire night never mind 1500 miles away. I still have orders to ship. I need to breathe!
In other news I’ll have a few new things I’ll be unveiling at artscape like Natty Boh soap, and my new Miami Mojito Lip Balm among others. Stop by booth C07 and check it out with my BEST buddy booth mate Designs by Night
Posted on April 29th, 2011 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
I have to say this was one of my favorite shows last year! I had a GREAT time, between the wine and the lovely gal in the booth next door. This year its bittersweet for me. Its my only Spring Baltimore City event.
The Highlandtown Wine Festival Committee and Di Pasquale’s Italian Market are gearing up the 8th annual Highlandtown Wine Festival — celebrating the tradition of home winemaking. As usual the event will be held at Our Lady of Pompei Convent Garden on Father Petti Lane (around the corner from Claremont & Conkling Streets). The festival will feature a Homemade Wine Competition, Wine Tastings, a Bocce Tournament, plenty of food and music.
To purchase advanced tickets on-line go to highlandtownwinefestival.eventbrite.com
Now for the fun stuff! Come on by have some wine and check out the wares of my BEST friends.
What better for a May Day event than a beautiful fairy crown by Designs by Night
Let's continue our enchanted look with this apple green necklace from Jersey Girl Designs
Of course we will also need to know what time to begin the festivities so we can wear this lovely watch from Atelier Adornments
Back at home where things are simpler we can gaze upon this cute mason jar print from Open Eyes Press
Unwind with a relaxing bath with my very own Relaxing bath salts
Pair that bath with some exfoliation and body oil from Becca and Mars
See you sunday from 1-6 in Highlandtown!
Posted on April 28th, 2011 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
Yes it’s that time of the year again when you can stroll along in Silver Spring from the Farmer’s Market and head across the street get yourself a made to order crepe or a bag of fresh donuts and shop from some of the area’s indie crafters. Yes I will be there on Saturday 4/30 with some of my old & new BEST friends Namoo, Sugar Paperie, Becca and Mars, and Fuzzy Mug.
Here is a sampling of things you might find from each of them! Go ahead and click on their pictures and shop their lovely wares.
Having a boy who has been OBSESSED with orange for as long as I can remember this quilt is so hard to resist.
Sweet little personalized cards would be a great gift for any girl!
Lemon and Ginger one of my favorite scent combos! I may just have to treat myself to some of this on Saturday!
Who doesn't love roosters? Flour sack towels are the BEST!
So come on down Saturday from 9-3 on the corner of Fenton St & Ellsworth drive!
Posted on April 19th, 2011 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
Wow, Wow, Wow! I’m still somewhat in shock with the move never mind that now 6 weeks after we move to Baltimore I’ll be back here in Baltimore for Artscape! I’m very excited to be sharing a space with the lovely Kolleen from Design by Night . So to say the least the next 12 weeks of my life are going to be a whirlwind between prepping for the move and artscape! After July 19 you are sure to find me lounging poolside with my amazing kids for the rest of the summer at least possibly into the fall!
Posted on November 25th, 2010 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
WOW. I’ve been preparing for what seems like weeks in preparation for Thanksgiving weekend and the sales and show and still I feel totally behind. I’m so glad I took yesterday to get everything made but our turkey taking time to bake with my kids. 
Today while we spent the holiday relaxed at home in our jammies watching movies and snuggling I had my macbook on my lap most of the day while I updated photos and added about 75 items to the etsy shop. I had wanted to finally finish getting all the items over here to the shop as well but after all day of editing this is about all I have left. Though I might sneak another piece of pecan pie but shhh don’t tell ok.
I’m not doing a huge Black Friday Sale because everything has been on sale for about a month now. I will however offer you my faithful readers a coupon code TURKEYHANGOVER for 13% off Lana Bella Etsy Shop thru Monday 11/29
As always if you want more than one of something CONVO me I’ll do my best to answer promptly but it will be a busy weekend!
If you are local don’t forget to come out to BAZAART and see the new wonders in person.
I think I’m going to skip that pie and head straight to bed!
Jenni
Posted on November 14th, 2010 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I was when I got into this show. I’m getting even more and more excited as the date approaches. And nervous. Really really nervous. I’ll be there with fellow BEST mates Jennyjen42, Sweet Pepita, greenstarstudio, and more.
This is what I know.
BAZAART: Artful Holiday Shopping
- When: Saturday November 27, 2010
- What Time: 10am – 5pm
- Cost: FREE ENTRY!
American Visionary Art Museum’s Annual Holiday Marketplace of original creations by 50 regional artists and craftspeople. Painting, sculpture, papercrafts, metalwork, jewelry, textiles, mixed media, and other work that simply defies categorization! FREE ENTRY. And, of course, Mr. Rain’s Fun House will be open.
Location: American Visionary Art Museum, Jim Rouse Visionary Center 3rd Floor. Note: Bazaart shoppers are welcome to tour the entire Jim Rouse Visionary Center for Free! Ongoing exhibitions include the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre automata, Baltimore Screen Painters, Emily Duffy’s Bra Ball and more.
Or if you are like me and need an actual address :
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Highway
Baltimore, Maryland 21230 (Map)
P: 410-244-1900
Don’t forget to share this info with all of your friends 
Posted on November 12th, 2010 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
“I haven’t had an orthodox career, and I’ve wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn’t feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can’t deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!” ~ Sally Field
Wow! I have been overwhelmed lately to say the lest. Things are flying off the shelves both at shows and on Etsy I’ve even had email/phone orders.
Thank you so much for all the support you have shown me this past year as my little business has EXPLODED to say the least. I’m making things as quickly as possible struggling at times to keep up with your demand. I have so many ideas of things I want to share and make for you all and hope to streamline some things to fit it all in.
From my family to yours we thank you.
Don’t forget until Thanksgiving eve the shop is on sale no discount codes or refunds needed.
Posted on June 25th, 2010 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
This show is a pretty big deal for me possibly my biggest yet. There are MANY new items that have been in the works for their debut on Saturday.
The new “save the turtles” soap will be available helping provide additional $2 per bar to the National Wildlife Federation Gulf Oil Spill Restoration Fund above the 10% donation on all purchases.
So please come stop by and as always cold treats get you a gift
Fellow BEST artisan Yummy & Co. will also be there so stop by!
Posted on June 11th, 2010 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
It looks like its going to be a beautiful day tomorrow (June 12) and I know there is tons of stuff going on in the city with Honfest but why not get out of the city for a while and head to the Gunpowder River Artfest. There will be music, pottery demonstrations, food, and of course lots of fine arts and crafts vendors including myself (Lana Bella), CEK Custom Designs, Doxallo Designs all from BEST and our friend Pinkkiss Pottery .
WHEN:11-8pm
WHERE: 1901 Monkton Road, Monkton, MD 21111
Posted on May 11th, 2010 in Baltimore Craft, blog, family, Lana Bella by jenni
HOLY WINDY BATMAN!!! I’m still sore from holding my tent down all day. I felt like i was positioned like a human version of monkey from the barrel holding onto the tent with one hand bagging, making change and assisting customers with the other. The highlights of my day were when nice customers would come in and make their partner or friend hold onto the tent so I could rest my arms. The people I encountered while holding on for dear life were great! I wish it hadn’t been so windy but at least it wasn’t cold as well.
I was looking forward to this show for quite some time to do some shopping of my own and had arranged some trades before hand and I’m so glad I did because with the wind there wasn’t really an opportunity to shop. There were so many vendors I wanted to check out with mother’s day being the next day and my birthday in only nine more days and I promise I’ve been a very good girl this year and am very deserving of little treasures.
Ever since I had gotten my book from Moonlight Bindery back as a holiday gift to myself I’ve wanted a second one. Well I couldn’t decide between my two choices so I got them both aren’t they beautiful!
Next up I wanted a wallet to go with the new purses I got off etsy a couple months ago. There I was one day killing time on twitter and along comes an etsy listing from See Katie Sew well I wanted one so a convo was made. I also treated myself to a little head band which I love! But the wallet was AWESOME for use at the Farmer’s market on sunday because I can use the key ring to hook it to the spot in my purse intended to hold keys so no worries about dropping it because its attached!
Last but not least I splurged on yet another little pouch (ask how my husband rolled his eyes at me when he saw) from fellow BEST member JennyJen42. I have no idea yet what purpose it will have but it is so cute I just needed it!
Ok there was one other purchase made but it wasn’t for me it was for a little girl’s upcoming 11th birthday however her pink loving little brother found it today as I was unpacking from the show and claimed it for himself. Meet Rory and Grace his newest friend from the celebrity in my children’s eyes Cutesy but not Cutesy
Enjoy!
Posted on May 6th, 2010 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
Title: Squidfire’s Spring Art Mart
Location: Broadway Square Fells Point Baltimore, MD
Link out: Click here
Description: Squidfires TENTH Art Mart is announced! Join Squidfire and over 50 other local and regional talent as we swarm Fells Point for an all day open air artists marketplace. You’ll find a ton of amazing functional art from homemade dog treats to handmade soap. A full vendor list will be available soon. May 8th from 11-6pm in the heart of Fells Point!
Start Time: 11:00am
Date: 2010-05-08
End Time: 18:00
I’ve also included this handy Map so you can find myself and fellow BEST artisans including: SugarPaperi, ElisaShereJewelry,BlockPartyPress, DandelionBlu, JennyJen42, TheLittlestBean, AtelierAdornments,
JerseyGirlDesign, CEKCustomDesigns,TheBrokenPlate, TigerLillyShop, YummyAndCompany, Lanabella,Sweet Pepita, and VWStudios. Look out for us all!!!
Detailed map of BEST artisans at spring art mart
Posted on May 6th, 2010 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
Title: Squidfire’s Spring Art Mart
Location: Broadway Square Fells Point Baltimore, MD
Link out: Click here
Description: Squidfires TENTH Art Mart is announced! Join Squidfire and over 50 other local and regional talent as we swarm Fells Point for an all day open air artists marketplace. You’ll find a ton of amazing functional art from homemade dog treats to handmade soap. A full vendor list will be available soon. May 8th from 11-6pm in the heart of Fells Point!
Start Time: 11:00am
Date: 2010-05-08
End Time: 18:00
I’ve also included this handy Map so you can find myself and fellow BEST artisans including: SugarPaperi, ElisaShereJewelry,BlockPartyPress, DandelionBlu, JennyJen42, TheLittlestBean, AtelierAdornments,
JerseyGirlDesign, CEKCustomDesigns,TheBrokenPlate, TigerLillyShop, YummyAndCompany, Lanabella,Sweet Pepita, and VWStudios. Look out for us all!!!
Detailed map of BEST artisans at spring art mart
Posted on May 2nd, 2010 in blog, family, Lana Bella by jenni
Rory in his I <3 mommy tattoo shirt
In honor of all the mom’s out there Happy Mother’s day! To help you honor the moms in your life Lana Bella will be offering 10% off and FREE SHIPPING when you tell us I <3 Mom in the note to seller box. Due to Etsy’s inability to handle coupon codes I will refund the difference and shipping to you when you pay by paypal.
If you tell us why I <3 Mom we will put all the comments in a jar and one of my beautiful children will pick the lucky winner of a 6 month subscription to the soap of the month club for you or a recipient of your choice on Monday May 10 at 10 am.
Posted on May 2nd, 2010 in blog, family, Lana Bella by jenni
Rory in his I <3 mommy tattoo shirt
In honor of all the mom’s out there Happy Mother’s day! To help you honor the moms in your life Lana Bella will be offering 10% off and FREE SHIPPING when you tell us I <3 Mom in the note to seller box. Due to Etsy’s inability to handle coupon codes I will refund the difference and shipping to you when you pay by paypal.
If you tell us why I <3 Mom we will put all the comments in a jar and one of my beautiful children will pick the lucky winner of a 6 month subscription to the soap of the month club for you or a recipient of your choice on Monday May 10 at 10 am.
Posted on April 14th, 2010 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
Wondering what’s been going on lately when I’ve been so quiet. Lots of course as always with a large family. I have also been getting ready for the spring craft show season. This week I’ll be vending at the Highlandtown Wine fest. So stop on by and get some great deals on locally made soap and sundries!
When: Sunday, April 18 – 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Corner of Conkling & Claremont Sts.
Photo Courtesy of Tigerlillyshop
http://www.highlandtownwinefest.
The Highlandtown Wine Festival Committee and Di Pasquale’s Italian Market are gearing up the 7th annual Highlandtown Wine Festival — celebrating the tradition of home winemaking. As usual the event will be held at Our Lady of Pompei Convent Garden on Father Petti Lane (around the corner from Claremont & Conkling Streets). The festival will feature a Homemade Wine Competition, Wine Tastings, a Bocce Tournament, plenty of food, music by The Herd of Main Street and The Rescue Party, and an arts and crafts fair.
When: Sunday, April 18 – 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Corner of Conkling & Claremont Sts.
Tickets: $25/$20 In advance at Di Pasquale’s or purchase tickets online!
Posted on April 14th, 2010 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
Wondering what’s been going on lately when I’ve been so quiet. Lots of course as always with a large family. I have also been getting ready for the spring craft show season. This week I’ll be vending at the Highlandtown Wine fest. So stop on by and get some great deals on locally made soap and sundries!
When: Sunday, April 18 – 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Corner of Conkling & Claremont Sts.
Photo Courtesy of Tigerlillyshop
http://www.highlandtownwinefest.
The Highlandtown Wine Festival Committee and Di Pasquale’s Italian Market are gearing up the 7th annual Highlandtown Wine Festival — celebrating the tradition of home winemaking. As usual the event will be held at Our Lady of Pompei Convent Garden on Father Petti Lane (around the corner from Claremont & Conkling Streets). The festival will feature a Homemade Wine Competition, Wine Tastings, a Bocce Tournament, plenty of food, music by The Herd of Main Street and The Rescue Party, and an arts and crafts fair.
When: Sunday, April 18 – 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Corner of Conkling & Claremont Sts.
Tickets: $25/$20 In advance at Di Pasquale’s or purchase tickets online!
Posted on March 25th, 2010 in Baltimore Craft, blog, Lana Bella by jenni
Phew! Got that out of the way. I think the first show of a season is like that first pancake of the batch when you haven’t made pancakes in a while. It was a BEAUTIFUL day, so people of the neighborhood were out and walking around. It was so great to catch up with some people who remembered me from Merry Mart this past December. All in all a pretty good day, made better by some excellent trades with other vendors. The best part for me was using my banner for the very first time.
Posted on December 7th, 2009 in Lana Bella by jenni
Have you ever wanted to try one of our teas but you just don’t like chamomile, or peppermint, or just wanted something a little different? Well now is your chance! Come see us at Squidfire’s Winter Art Mart on Saturday and together we can design a custom blend of your very own!
Posted on December 2nd, 2009 in Baltimore Craft, family, homeschool, Lana Bella by jenni
Image courtesy of http://rjdent.files.wordpress.com
So did you read along with us last night? Our cookies got foiled by a nice long power outage so thats a bust another night tonight though.
In the second portion of the story The Bishop Nicholas we encounter a little girl who is the cause of her own loneliness. From her encounter with Nicholas we learn how we can be more like the Sun to give our love to others and fill their hearts with love. My children will wake the following morning to an orange to help them remember what it feels like to share good things with others. The orange tastes sweet like sunshine and love.
So be the sunshine and spread your love! One great way to do that would be to buy handmade and help the Maryland Foodbank.
