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CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY BOUTIQUE
Come see me in beautiful Cedarburg, Wisconsin this weekend! I am
honored to be a part of the nationally renowned Christmas in the Country
Boutique show taking place at the Cedar Creek Settlement Winery (and the
Cultural Center). I will be debuting dozens of new necklaces, pendants,
earrings, and bracelets! This is a great opportunity to find the perfect gift or
something special for yourself! This event is taking place in two locations
but you only pay for admission once! A free trolley ride is offered to take
you from the Winery (where I will be located) and the Cultural Center.
Come see a wide variety of talented juried artists, listen to beautiful music,
and enjoy some delicious treats! I hope to see you there! This is a show you
don't want to miss!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010
BELLS, BOWS, AND BOUGHS SHOW
Come see me TOMORROW in New Berlin, WI at Weatherstone Church!
Dozens of new necklaces, pendants, earrings, and an entire new collection
of bracelets will be available! Facebook fans get 10% off their total
purchase! Not a fan yet? Click here to become one!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2010
SNEAK PEAK!
I've been having a fantastic time in my studio making my new collection for
the winter show tour! It is always such a pleasure to walk in and see all of
the gemstones scattered about my work table just waiting to be made into a
piece of jewelry. Here is a little sneak peak of what's to come!
SHOP UPDATES
I've added a few more items to my online shops! I'm going to be continuing
to add items several times a week (and then once a week or so when I'm all
caught up) so make sure to check back frequently!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
THANK YOU!
I want to thank everyone for such a wonderful summer show tour! It was
such a pleasure to get to meet many of you in person! I'm now happily in
my studio preparing for my late fall and winter shows. I have so many
gorgeous new gems and fossils to play with. I can't wait to show off the new
collection! Updates to the online shops are coming very soon!
And I am happy to announce that I now accept credit cards! Thank you all
for your patience as I researched which company would be the best to
work with. So now at all of my shows and at my studio I can accept your
Visa, Master Card, or Discover Card! I know this has been something
many of you have asked for and I'm glad that I could finally deliver! I'll
gladly accept credit cards for purchases from the collection or for custom
projects!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Thank you to everyone who came to the Walk in the Woods Art Fair this
past weekend! I had a wonderful time getting to chat with you and show
you my newest creations! Make sure to mark your calendars and come see
me this weekend at Tosafest and next Friday (the 17th) at Forks & Corks!
I will be debuting several new necklaces, pendants, and earrings!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010
WALK IN THE WOODS ART FAIR
One week from today! Come see me at the beautiful Hawthorn Hollow
Nature Conservancy in Kenosha, WI! I will be debuting many new pieces
including necklaces, pendants, earrings, and bracelets! This is a fantastic
show and definitely one you will not want to miss!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010
BEAD&BUTTON MAGAZINE
The special issue of Bead&Button magazine entitled "Guide to Easy Jewelry
Designs" which features an article I wrote is now on newsstands
everywhere! Make sure to get your copy today! It is such an honor to be a
part of the Bead&Button family. I had a wonderful time working on the
article and was constantly impressed by the editorial staff at the magazine.
My article can be found on page 76 and is written for the hobbyist who is
ready to find their own personal style and develop their jewelry making into
an artform! I walk the reader through four simple steps to help you find your
voice as an artist. I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed
writing it!
NEW SHOW ADDED!
I am beyond excited to announce that I have been accepted into "Christmas
in the Country Boutique," a nationally recognized Folk and Fine Art
boutique, featuring original works by 70 of the finest artists from around the
country.
"Christmas in the Country, celebrating its thirty-fifth year of excellence,
invites you to come, enjoy and shop wonderful works of art at this quality
show! Watercolor paintings, fabulous handcrafted jewelry, hats, and
handbags, wearable art, ornaments, teddy bears, wood carvings, dolls,
painted shoes, scarves and mittens, Santa sculptures, holiday floral
arrangements and wreaths, candles, sachets and more! The artwork is
displayed among the wine casks and antique quilts. In the Christmas
Kitchen discover homemade fudge, caramels and toffee, honey,
homegrown popcorn, try tasty dips, and coffees, among other taste
tempters. Over twenty new artists are featured this year! Complimentary tea
and cookies are served throughout the show."
MY "AHA MOMENT" WITH MUTUAL OF OMAHA
A few weeks ago Mutual of Omaha contacted me about coming to film a
commercial for their "Aha Moments" campaign. I was incredibly shocked
and honored to be asked! It was so much fun to film and now you can see
the end result online! I'm very happy with how it turned out and am looking
forward to seeing how Mutual of Omaha will choose to use it in the future!
In the short film I talk about the inspiration behind my jewelry and how it
has changed my life. Enjoy!
NEW DISPLAY AT THE DOORYARD GALLERY
I just delivered new pieces to the Dooryard Gallery, in Elm Grove, WI! Go
see the new display as well as a few of my new pieces for Fall!
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2010
GWENDOLYN'S JEWELRY & GALLERY
It is an honor to announce that my work is now being featured at
Gwendolyn's Jewelry & Gallery on the historic 3rd Avenue in beautiful
Sturgeon Bay, WI (Door County). It is a fabulous store showcasing jewelry
in a wide variety of styles. Gwendolyn's is the exclusive place to find my
work in Sturgeon Bay!
BEAD&BUTTON MAGAZINE
I have written an article entitled "Four Steps to Finding Your Own Style"
which is going to featured in Bead&Button Magazine's Easy Guide to
Jewelry Design! It will be on newsstands everywhere on August 17th! So
mark your calendars! In the meantime, check out this fantastic blog that
Bead&Button editor, Stacy Werkheiser, wrote about my article and my
work. I am so thankful for Stacy's kindness and the wonderful experience I
had working on this article! I hope it helps jewelry makers take the leap
from creating jewelry as a simple hobby to turning it into a true artform.
MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010
NEW SHOWS ADDED!
Thank you to everyone who came to see me at the Wisconsin Lutheran
College Fine Arts Fair! It was a fantastic day and one of my most
successful shows yet. I had a wonderful time chatting with you and showing
off my new collection!
I also have exciting news! I have been accepted into three upcoming shows!
Mark your calendars! All three events should be wonderful! Walk in the
Woods Art Fair is a beautiful event that takes place along the trails in the
prestine Hawthorn Hollow Nature Conservancy. Tosa Fest is a fun event
that takes place in downtown Wauwatosa. And Forks & Corks is an
exclusive wine tasting and artist gallery that is always an event to remember!
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010
WLC FINE ARTS FAIR TOMORROW!
Come see me at the Wisconsin Lutheran College Fine Arts Fair tomorrow!
Fantastic artists in a wide variety of mediums, free concerts throughout the
day, great food, and the weather is supposed to be perfect! This is one of
the best shows of the year and it is an honor to be a part of it. I hope to see
you there!
SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010
SNEAK PEAK!
Tomorrow is the big day! I hope to see you at the Watertown Art Festival!
Here is a sneak peak at one of my new pendants featuring a gorgeous piece
of multi-color Picasso Jasper!
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN FINE ARTS FAIR
I am thrilled to announce that I will be a part of Wisconsin Lutheran
College's Fine Arts Fair this year! I had the honor being in the show last
year as well and truly enjoyed it. I hope to see you there!
MONDAY, MAY 3, 2010
NEW WORK IN PROGRESS
Thank you to everyone who came to see me and my work at the Dooryard
Gallery on Saturday! It was a pleasure to meet you and get a chance to
chat! It was a great event and I loved meeting the other artists who have
their work featured at the gallery.
I'm currently in my studio working on new pieces for my summer art festival
schedule! I will be finding out over the next several weeks which shows I
have been accepted into. I'm very excited about my new creations and I will
be updating this website and my online shops with new items very soon!
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010
GALLERY OPEN HOUSE
Come see me this Saturday (May 1st) at the Dooryard Gallery in Elm
Grove, WI! The gallery is hosting an open house and this is the perfect
opportunity to meet many of the artists who have their work featured in the
gallery. I will be debuting several new pendants and bracelets at this event. I
hope to see you there!
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010
NEW ITEMS FOR SALE
First, thank you to everyone who came to the special Spring collection
preview at the Dooryard Gallery on the 21st! I had a lot of fun talking with
everyone and I truly enjoyed doing my first-ever live demonstration.
Likewise, I'd like to give a special thanks to my models! The fashion show
went perfectly. I am excited about my new collection and am happy to
announce that many of the pieces are now available at my online shops at
ETSY and 1000 MARKETS! Every few days I will continue to add more
pieces (it's all about marketing with the online shops...when you add a few
pieces every few days your shop is on the main page more often and more
people see it).
set up a pick-up. If you want to stop by the studio to pick up your purchase
in lieu of paying for shipping, email me before purchasing so we can set it up.
WINGS OF ANGELS ENDOWMENT
The Wings of Angels Endowment Fund was established to support families,
patients, and professionals of the Cardiac ICU in the fight against congenital
heart disease. The funds raised from this event will go toward creating a
healing garden for enjoyment and to promote a sense of tranquility and
happiness for the people affected by this terrible disease.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF MY SPRING-SUMMER
COLLECTION
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: The Dooryard Gallery - 13425 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove,
WI. (see map)
Please R.S.V.P. to the Dooryard Gallery by Monday, February 15th at
262-780-8778. If you do not know what your schedule will be like and cannot
R.S.V.P. please feel free to attend the event. We are simply wishing to get an
estimate of the number of people to expect. Thank you! I hope to see you there!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010
WATERTOWN ART FESTIVAL
I received my first notice of acceptance for my summer show tour! I am proud
to announce that I will be a part of the 2010 Watertown Art Festival! This is a
fantastic art festival filled with talented artists in various mediums and gorgeous
scenery. The festival itself takes place on a small island surrounded by the
beauty of water and trees. It is the perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon in
June...June 20 to be exact! I will be posting more information as we get closer
to the date but I wanted to share the news! It is an honor to be a part of this
prestigious show put on by the Watertown Arts Council.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2009
THE DOORYARD GALLERY
I am honored to announce that my jewelry is now featured at the Dooryard
Gallery in Elm Grove, Wisconsin! It is a beautiful gallery that is dedicated to
nature inspired art. Stop by, check out my display, and enjoy the gorgeous work
of other artists as well!
The Dooryard Gallery
13425 Watertown Plank Rd
Elm Grove, WI
Here are a few pictures I took today (the first shows the owner, Dorothy, and I
by my display)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009
BEADSTYLE MAGAZINE
Hi everyone! I just got over a crazy hybrid of the flu and a cold so please
excuse my delay in letting you know that the issue of BeadStyle magazine
featuring my jewelry is now on newsstands everywhere! It's the January, 2010
issue. I am featured on pages 96-98 in the "Making Bail" article which is all
about how I make my signature free-form sterling silver wire bails. This is
such a huge honor and I am so excited! It was a real treat to see it on the
shelves at my local grocery store!
I am so grateful for your constant support and encouragement. And for those of
you who stopped by to see me and purchase some jewelry at the show last
month...thank you! I had a wonderful time meeting everyone and it was my
most successful show yet! 2009 has certainly been filled with a multitude of
blessings.
I'll be posting new items in my shop and updating my gallery soon. I also have a
big announcement for 2010 that I am very excited about! So stay tuned!
© Alaina Burnett, 2009-2010. All Rights Reserved. All images and content are property of Alaina Burnett and any use requires written permission.
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WATERTOWN ART FESTIVAL
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 850 Labaree Street, Watertown, WI (see map)
Admission: Donations accepted
Booth Location: Main Island
Website: Watertown Arts Council
Come to the Dooryard Gallery to see an exclusive
preview of my Spring-Summer 2010 collection! This
special event will include a fashion show and I will be
demonstrating how she create...s her signature
free-formed sterling silver bails. This is your opportunity
to see my latest creations before anyone else!
Refreshments will be provided.
I am honored to have a pair of my earrings up
for auction at the Wings of Angels
Endowment Charity Dinner. Tickets are
$50.00 and benefit the Children's Hospital of
Wisconsin.
For more information about the event, go to
their Facebook page: Wings of Angels
Endowment
Right now there are 11 new pairs of earrings
and 3 new necklaces available for purchase!
Make sure to check out my new line of
earrings featuring my signature sterling silver
free-formed wire wrapping! I ship worldwide
and people from the Milwaukee, WI area can
THE DOORYARD GALLERY
13425 Watertown Plank Road
Elm Grove, WI 53122
262-780-8778
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE
FINE ARTS FAIR
Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin Lutheran College - 8800 W.
Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI (see map)
Admission: Free!
Booth Location:
Website: Wisconsin Lutheran College
WATERTOWN ART FESTIVAL
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 850 Labaree Street, Watertown, WI (see map)
Admission: Donations accepted
Booth Location: Main Island
Website: Watertown Arts Council
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE
FINE ARTS FAIR
Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Wisconsin Lutheran College - 8800 W.
Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI (see map)
Admission: Free!
Booth Location:
Website: Wisconsin Lutheran College
WALK IN THE WOODS ART FAIR
Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary - 880
Greenbay Road, Kenosha, WI (see map)
Admission: $4.00 donation per vehicle
Booth Location: On a wooded path (artists notified of
location the day of the event)
Website: Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary
TOSA FEST
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Wauwatosa - Harwood Stage area
on Harwood Avenue and State Street (see map)
Admission: Free!
Booth Location: Booth #13
Website: Tosa Fest
FORKS & CORKS
Date: Friday, September 17, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: West Allis Farmer's Market - 6834 W.
National Avenue, West Allis, WI (see map)
Admission: Tickets $35.00 ($45.00 at the door)
Location: This is an exclusive wine tasting. My jewelry
will be on display and I will be walking around chatting
with people throughout the event. Tickets on sale now!
Note: Must be 21 or older to attend
Website: Forks & Corks
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY BOUTIQUE
Dates: Friday-Sunday, December 3-5, 2010
Times: Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Creek Settlement Winery - Stop 10,
N70 W6340 Bridge Rd, Cedarburg, WI (very easy to
find - see map)
Admission: $3.00
Booth Location: Amongst the wine casks in the fabulous
winery!
Website: Cedar Creek Settlement
WALK IN THE WOODS ART FAIR
Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary - 880
Greenbay Road, Kenosha, WI (see map)
Admission: $4.00 donation per vehicle
Booth Location: On a wooded path (artists notified of
location the day of the event)
Website: Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary
TOSA FEST
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Wauwatosa - Harwood Stage area
on Harwood Avenue and State Street (see map)
Admission: Free!
Booth Location: Booth #13
Website: Tosa Fest
FORKS & CORKS
Date: Friday, September 17, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: West Allis Farmer's Market - 6834 W.
National Avenue, West Allis, WI (see map)
Admission: Tickets $35.00 ($45.00 at the door)
Location: This is an exclusive wine tasting. My jewelry
will be on display and I will be walking around chatting
with people throughout the event. Tickets on sale now!
Note: Must be 21 or older to attend
Website: Forks & Corks
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BELLS, BOWS, AND BOUGHS ARTS AND CRAFTS
SHOW
Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Weatherstone Church - 1500 S. West Lane,
New Berlin, WI (see map)
Admission: $2.00 per person or 2 canned goods
Booth Location: Main Sanctuary
Website: Weatherstone Church
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY BOUTIQUE
Dates: Friday-Sunday, December 3-5, 2010
Times: Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Creek Settlement Winery - Stop 10,
N70 W6340 Bridge Rd, Cedarburg, WI (very easy to
find - see map)
Admission: $3.00
Booth Location: This nationally renowned event takes
place amongst the wine casks in the fabulous winery!
Website: Cedar Creek Settlement