Local Artist Craft Show

Come see me at 

The Local Artist Craft Show

sponsored by Paris of the South Flea Market

When: This Saturday, February 9

What time: 10am-3pm

Where: Francine Delany New School for Children 

             119 Brevard Road Asheville, NC

I'll have my recycled candles, spiritual necklaces, cigar box purses,  pin up greeting cards...and some handmade Valentine's Day greeting cards. 

There will be 25 local Asheville vendors there...

here are just a few...

I'll be there, Spirit Dancer Creations

OurOwn, Inc.

Asheville Stained Glass - Biltmore Glassworks
(I'm really excited that Asheville Stained Glass will be there...
I love Jen's work!)

Vagabond Studios

Maid of Mars

Mathilda Tanner, The Crystal King, Sharon Hanson, 
Stephanie Malyszka, Sister Threads, 
and many more!

Come check it out!

There will be live music and 

a vast amount of handmade items to peruse.

It's a perfect opportunity to find your special someone 

a Valentine gift.

Want your loved one to swoon? 

Buy them a handmade present!

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
 ~Amy
 The Spirit Dancer

Upcoming Events

Feeling groovy...feeling inspired...feeling crafty.

I got a couple of shows up my sleeves for 

Spirit Dancer Creations. 

First off is a local artist craft show 

sponsored by Paris of the South Flea Market.

It's the Saturday prior to VD. 

You know...Valentine's Day...

February 9

10am-3pm

at the Francine Delany New School for Children

75% of the vendor fees goes to the Francine Delany New School for Children building fund.

I'll have my usual wares...spiritual necklaces, intention candles, and I think I may create some VD items. 

Maybe some bracelets to do with love...or some greeting cards.

I'll see what mood strikes me.

And for the 2nd show, break out your fishnets and corsets!

I will be selling pin up wares at 

the Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival. 

I haven't been this excited about a show 

since VAGINAfest back in my Orlando days. 

I love burlesque. I love sexy. 

I love any excuse to break out my fishnets!

They contacted me through my Etsy shop and 

I am just over the moon happy about that. 

Would I like to vend? 

I didn't really need to even think about it. 

Sign me up!

I'll have pin up greeting cards, pin up cigar box purses, and 

all things pin ups. 

I have some ideas whirling around my brain right now. 

I'm also really happy ABSFest is in May...

so I have plenty of time to create sexy wares.

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
 ~Amy
 The Spirit Dancer

Continuous Inspiration

Back in July I was hit hard with the crafty creative bug.

I've been creating necklaces and candles for 11 years...

off and on that is.

There have been breaks. Big breaks, little breaks. I would get distracted with other things, work, other hobbies, life.

And then I had a moment. 

The bad kind. The kind of moment that throws you on the bed staring at the ceiling wallering in complete patheticness. 

Thoughts running through my brain, 

"Amy, why aren't you vending? Why aren't you selling your crafts? What happened? This is one of the many reasons you moved to Asheville....and you have vended once in 3 years!"

The urge to vend was strong. The urge to craft was stronger.

I just laid there all sad and mopey.

Chris asked me what was wrong...I let it all out...

I finished with, "All I really need to vend is a tent, 

but I don't have a tent."

He said, "Well, then...get one."

Oh. Yes. Okay. Why was I letting something so silly hold me back? Ha. I don't know, but once he said that...I was like 

HELL YEAH, I WILL GET A TENT. 

Vending here I come!

I researched the markets around here and felt connected to

 Paris of the South Flea Market.

I got a tent and started vending. The Paris of the South Flea Market welcomed me with open arms and smiles.

I was having a fantastic time, I met some great people...but doing a show every single Saturday drained my energy.

I decided to take a break from vending and 

focus my energies elsewhere. 

I had signed up for Kelly Rae Robert's Flying Lessons course. 

When the class started in September, 
I threw myself in head first. 

I got up early every single morning to 

read the class lesson and take notes. 

Everyday I learned new things about having a creative biz. 

A fantastic bonus of the class is a Facebook group of everyone enrolled in the course.

At first, I was so completely overwhelmed by this...

over 600 super talented, artsy women!

How would I ever connect with so many? 

The class ended, but my daily browsing of 
our Facebook page hasn't. 

And something quite unexpected has happened.

I feel connected with these women. I now know some of them. 
I pop on and see their faces and 
know their names.

I know their artwork.

I know their goals, inspirations, and dreams.

It is amazing to be part of such a wonderful group of women who are truly in support of each other. 

They have become part of my daily life.

As a result of Kelly Rae's course and my Flying Sisters, I have reopened an Etsy shop, revamped my blog, signed up for a painting class, I'm in an "Artist Way" book club, I swap ATCs (artist trading cards, I act like I know the lingo), 

and most importantly...

the inspiration just keeps flowing.

I have now been on a continuous streak of creating 

and I'm not going to stop.

And through all of this I have realized my calling. 

I know what I want to be when I grow up.

Becoming a Life Coach is the next step.

I have felt a shift in me.

There is no turning back. I am on a roll. I'm going to keep creating candles. I'm going to keep working on my creative biz.

By Spring of 2013 I will be a Life Coach.

I am inspired and I'm not quitting. 

Check out my campaign on Indiegogo...

Campaign Amy, Project Life Coach

Please help if you can! 27 days left to meet my goal!

Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
 ~Amy
 The Spirit Dancer

New Crafts~Waves of Inspirations

So...I started venturing into the world of mixed media art. 

What I've been doing is very similar to my cigar box purses, 
but on canvas.

I've been pulling ideas and experimenting with techniques from Kelly Rae Roberts book, "Taking Flight, Inspiration & Techniques to Give Your Creative Spirit Wings".

I'm really enjoying 

painting the backgrounds.

There is so much you can do with just paint, a spray bottle full of water, and paper towels!

I never knew. 

So here is my first go at this new exploration for me. 

I'm calling these "Waves of Inspiration".

I will be selling them at 
the Paris of the South Flea Market tomorrow. 

Peace, Inspiration, & Love, 
 ~Amy 
 The Spirit Dancer

Happy Happy Joy Joy Vending

I've been re-energized and my 
hope has been restored since my 

Paris of the South Flea Market debut. 

It was truly a sigh of relief.

I feel like I "leveled up" with Asheville.

It was gratifying. 

I love to craft, I love even more to share my craft. 
I want to inspire others. 
I want to tap into my muse energy 
and brighten someone's day.

I decided I'm going to shoot for vending every Saturday 
with Paris of the South. 
Everyone there is super friendly. 
They made me feel welcome and a part of the market. 
I feel a true sense of community there.

The coolest people attended the market...and most were from out of town...Myrtle Beach, Charleston, 
Raliegh, Fort Lauderdale...etc

The customers seem to really dig my goods, 
especially the recycled candles. 

To add a cherry to the top of a perfect sundae, Paris of the South was featured in the Sunday paper.

Check out the Asheville Citizen's Time article, 
"Flea market has eclectic mix".

Bonus: Wanderin' Mickey made an appearance at my booth. 

He loved the skeleton pirate necklace!

Peace, Inspiration, & Love, 

 ~Amy 

 The Spirit Dancer

I'm vending this weekend!

I'm finally vending!

Yes, true story.

This weekend Spirit Dancer Creations will be making her Asheville market debut at

Paris of the South Flea Market.

It's the Christmas in July Sale
July 21 & 22

Saturday and Sunday

8am-3pmish

I'll be there both days with my handcrafted jewelry, 
recycled candles, and cigar box purses.

Come to 175 Clingman Avenue, in the grassy area by The Asheville Public before you get to The Grey Eagle.

Enjoy live music and peruse unique vendors 
unlike anywhere else.

I would LOVE  to see you there! 

Support local! 

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Peace, Inspiration, & Love,
 ~Amy
 The Spirit Dancer