Giving thanks for "Winter Blast" Holiday Handmade Market

We have a great event planned for December 13th, don't forget to stop by
"Winter Blast"
from 1030am-430pm
@ The Cretan's Association"
32-33 31st street in Astoria
between Broadway and 34th avenue
under the N/W train

Our special guests Seeds of Love will be raising money at "Winter Blast" for "Winter Wishes" (NY Cares). Danielle Mahoney, the founder of the non-profit was "New Yorker of the week" last year. Checkout this video clip to get an idea of one of the many ways "Seeds of Love" helps families in need NYer Of The Week: Neighbors Sow "Seeds Of Love" Through Community.

We will have a raffle drawing with wonderful prizes that have been donated by our generous sponsor "Sanfords Restaurant" and many of our handmade artists & designers.The proceeds from the raffle will be donated to "Seeds of Love". We will have over 40 handmade artists and designers that will be showcasing. Our vendors will be selling, jewelry & fashion accessories, clothing, crochet, toys, baby clothes, bath/body & beauty products, soy candles, holiday ornaments & decor, greeting cards & stationery, photography & art.

Come and have a BLAST, with the most talented handmade vendors from the NY metro area, skip the mall this year and head over to "Winter Blast" the one stop place to shop this holiday season!

Thanksgiving is a few days away and we want to give our thanks to:

• "Seeds of Love" for helping families in need and getting Astoria,our community involved.
• Sanford's Restaurant who has contributed to our event and raffle prizes,
• Our returning vendors for joining us again
  
• The vendors that contributed to our raffle prizes
• All our new vendors for joining us at "Winter Blast"
• Our families, friends, supporters, customers/shoppers, fans & followers

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

Artists & Desginers of WINTER BLAST- Holiday Handmade Market

Soap that Makes Scents is a bath & beauty company that is owned by Karina Gallo . All Soap that Makes Scents, soap bars are Vegan-safe and free of parabens, SLS/SLES and skin-drying chemicals. Soap That Makes Scents was chosen to be Featured Entrepreneur of Business Owners Idea Cafe in 2008. Soap that Makes is also know as KreatedbyKarina on Etsy, visit her online site http://www.etsy.com/shop/KreatedbyKarina. Come and check out "Winter Blast" and browse through these irresistible & delicious smelling soaps.

Artists & Desginers of WINTER BLAST- Holiday Handmade Market

First Floor Down Productions was formed in 2007 as a full-service design studio. "First Floor Down Productions" is comprised of a small group of designers, artists, and open-minded individuals. Functioning out of dual locations across NY, they are focused on providing customers with top-quality designs. Among First Floor Down Productions’ services are illustration, branding, apparel, packaging, advertising and web design. FFD will be showcasing their t-shirts, hoodies and accessories for men & women at "Winter Blast".

Handmade designers and artists of Winter Blast in Astoria on December 13th

We have gathered over 40 of the most talented artists and designers for our Winter Blast event on December 13th in Astoria.

Stop by and see Molly Mahoney! Molly has been seen crafting backstage on the National Tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, at Stages St. Louis, The Fireside Theatre, Musical Theatre West, The Civic Light Opera of the South Bay Cities, Saddleback Civic Light Opera, in Las Vegas, and on board the Galaxy with Celebrity Cruises. She is known for designing wearable knit, crocheted and needle felted pieces with a bit of whimsy. Check out her Skoodies (hooded scarves), her popular Scarflettes, her happy hair clips and more in her online shop at MollyMadeMe.etsy.com.Check out her life as a performer at MollyMahoney.com

Spotlight on some more talented "Autumn Fest" vendors

Vivian Dritsas owner of "The Little Soap Shop" brings you the best of nature, by using only fine quality ingredients in all of her products. Her soap products are hand-made, hand-cut and hand wrapped individually to create a unique bar every time. Her salts are only from the Dead Sea and herbs are fresh and dried. Vivian will be showcasing and selling: soaps, lip balms, bath & shower gels, body butters, herbal bath teas, candles and more...
Lauren Haupt 's jewelry is classic in structure but possesses a surprise of unconventional color detail and charm. Katie Jane Parker, is a natural light photographer specializing in lifestyle photography, specifically children's portraiture and engagements. "Yannique" online boutique offers chic and timeless style by up and coming designers. Yannique will be showcasing women's clothing and accessories.

Joanne Nichols owner of "Handcrafted by Joanne Nichols" designs jewelry that is one-of-a-kind. She uses a variety of materials including: sterling silver, turquoise, copper, quartz, jade, crysophrase, garnet, jasper, carnelian and pearls.

Melissa Crotty will be showcasing her talent and selling her hand-built porcelain ceramics Elissa Kara a talented fiber artist will be selling crochet hats and children's clothing


Lowleepop was created in 2006 in NYC by Robyn Mayer along with her husband Rob. Inspired by his passion for rock music and her love for edgy fashion. Lowleepop specializes in rock and roll, heavy metal, punk, goth, emo baby & toddler clothes.

We are gearing up for "Autumn Fest"

Wait until you see who we have in store for you... We are gearing up for our event "Autumn Fest", we have gathered some of the most impressive handmade artists & designers. Checkout our event to meet and browse through the work of many talented independent business owners. Just to mention a few:

"First Floor Down Productions" is comprised of a small group of designers, artists, and open-minded individuals, First Floor Down Productions was formed in 2007 as a full-service design studio. Functioning out of dual locations across NY they are focused on providing customers with top-quality designs. Among First Floor Down Productions’ services are illustration, branding, apparel, packaging, advertising and web design.
Karina Gallo owner of "Soap That Makes Scents" established the company in 2001 after it became clear that skin-damaging, chemical-ridden soaps were all too frequently available. She has a complete line of nourishing handmade vegan soaps and lip balms.

Jennifer McKinney Quinn owner of "Firelight Jewelry" uses a mixture of natural and man-made gemstones to create elegant designs.




Diane is the sole designer and creator of "Color Me Bella"she is a graphic print designer by day and a bead-loving crafty gal by night. She has a passion for color, beautiful patterns & decorating.

Lauren Sohacki owner of "LRS Art and Design" enjoys working with copper metal, vinyl and paint she will be selling her copper pipe vases, copper napkin rings and artwork.

Anastasia Lafazanidis' line of mineral makeup of "Maki-Yaz" which is made exclusively from micronized minerals, which have natural healing qualities and silky texture. The minerals provide a long lasting coverage with a natural look and lightweight feel. Its natural sun protection from zinc oxide and titanium dioxide makes Maki-Yaz the cosmetic choice for the health conscious individual. Maki-Yaz mineral makeup has exceptional adherence and crease resistance that keeps you looking fresh all day and night.

We will have a wide variety of categories and products at "Autumn Fest", so make sure you save the date 10/4 this will be the shopping event of the season! Come back and visit our blog "AstoriaEvents" daily for previews of more of our designers!

Many thanks to "Whyleaveastoria.com" a promotional sponsor.

August 15th and 16th

Look for us in Time Out NY in the "Your Perfect Weekend" column of

"Own this City" in the issue that hit stands August 13th.

We have a great lineup for next weekend's "Summer Lovin" flea market on Saturday August 15th and Sunday August 16th. Be sure to stop by and browse through handmade items.

Karina Gallo owner of "Soap that Makes Scents" will be back to sell her irresistible handmade bath & beauty products: vegan soap, fragrances, body souffle soap, whip, lip balms and more.

Melissa Roth, owner of "LadyMDesigns" will be showcasing her handmade jewelry. LadyMDesigns' pieces are unique wearable pieces of art that are modern and edgy.

Yanula Chevalier will be showcasing her t-shirt collection made for children
n "YHope"

Jennifer Monzon will be selling her line of handmade jewelry, accessories and gift items "Hunter-NY"

Poplau Cards handmade cards

Also Kim Last will be selling her jewelry "Kim Last Designs" everything from freshwater pearls, vintage beads and stones to brass and sterling silver.

Reincarnations NY

Support our local indie business owners by shopping at this trendy flea market! You are guaranteed to find items that you cannot find in stores. The market is located at "Astoria Walk" 22-09A 31st street, near Ditmars Blvd in Astoria. 1130am-7pm. For more information contact AstoriaEvents@gmail.com

Sunday July 19th

Join us at "Summer Lovin Market" on Sunday July 19th for an outdoor flea market. Featuring a variety of vendors including handmade vendors selling their designs, art and crafts. Stop by and checkout Lady Three Designs for Vintage and Inspired Handcrafted Artisanal Pieces First Floor Down Productions will be selling their t-shirts and hoodies


Firelight Jewelry will be selling handmade jewelry made with a mixture of natural gemstones

Handmade natural soaps from The Little Soap Shop.

There will be sterling silver and trendy costume jewelry pieces by Illasparks

Handbags, belts and t-shirts by Goen



Also Sensaria will be selling all Natural Body Care Products.
Be sure to stop by and browse through handmade jewelry, soaps and bath and body products, soy candles, clothing, accessories, hats and handbags. Support our local indie business owners by shopping at this trendy flea market! You are guaranteed to find items that you cannot find in stores. The market is located at "Astoria Walk" 22-09A 31st street, near Ditmars Blvd in Astoria. 11am-7pm. For more information contact AstoriaEvents@gmail.com.

The biggest shopping event in Queens featuring the hottest designers of NY