Holiday Craftacular this weekend! Join us!

When?!
Friday, December 10, 4pm-8pm &
Saturday, December 11, 10am-5pm

Where?!
OpenSpace
(next to downtown ACAC)
455 Second St. SE.
Charlottesville, VA

What?!
Don't miss our gorgeous semi-annual shopping event this weekend, showcasing many of your favorite designers from Craftaculars past, as well as fresh new faces. This lovely and eclectic collection will surely meet your holiday shopping needs, and then some. You'll find locally hand made jewelry, pottery, soft sculpture, mixed media art, journals, clothing, photography, housewares, photo frames, knitted goods, textile designs and more.

Why?!
A portion of our proceeds will benefit the Foothills Child Advocacy Center, so feel good about shopping locally while supporting an organization that plays such a vital role in the strength of our fabulous community!

We can't wait to get set up again at the lovely OpenSpace! Find twinkly lights and glowing globes for a festive atmosphere Friday evening, or find sunlight pouring in all day Saturday. Either way, light refreshments and plenty of good cheer await. Bring your friends and your holiday shopping list, and we'll see you soon!

We're Getting Excited...

December is just a couple of days away! Have you started your holiday shopping? Remember to shop local at the 5th Annual Holiday Craftacular show at OpenSpace on Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11. There will be pottery, textiles, repurposed art and, of course, jewelry. Here's a small sampling of what you might see.

Holiday Craftacular is Only 3 Weeks Away!

The 5th annual Holiday Craftacular opens in about 3 weeks! We're making final preparations and working hard on our creations. Here's a glimpse of what you might see on December 10th (4pm - 8pm) and 11th (10am - 5pm) at OpenSpace.

2010 Holiday Craftacular Dates

YES! The dates and location are finalized for this year's fabulous Holiday Craftacular!


Join us Friday December 10th 4pm-8pm and Saturday December 11th 10am-5pm.


At OpenSpace, in the Forum Room, located at 455 Second Street SE, Suite 100. Near ACAC and the Downtown Mall. Charlottesville, VA


This year we are adding 6 new artists to our show, so there is sure to be something new to see! All your old favorites will be there too, with their new and signature designs. So, be sure to attend and be a part of this fantastic event showcasing some of Charlottesville's most talented and independent artists and designers.

We look forward to seeing you there!!!

alright, people. it's been waaaay too long. i am a guilty non-blogger. i blame facebook, my kids and, well...me. the super good news: the holiday show is coming up in december; by the end of the week, we should have a date, time and place for you. stay tuned!

2nd chance studio is still up at Sticks (pantops mountain location) until the end of september AND everything is on sale!! stop by and have a look - any questions, email me at secondchancestudio.gmail.com

also, check me out on etsy - www.secondchancestudio.etsy.com

i look forward to hearing from you!

weehah! + journals = true love

It's fun to be an honorary Craft Attacker, even though I live up north now. In fact, I'm starting a Boston area Craft Attack group - first meeting at my house in September! It won't be quite the same as the startup crew in Cville (ahhh, Cary, Martha, Tavia . . .) but what's a girl to do when she's so far away from her crafty girls?

The news here is that I'm finally designing some journals! Small and large. Kraft and red and navy. Ruled and lined and squared. I've been wanting to do them for some time and have been inspired by many other women who do their techniques on these Moleskine notebooks, and it's been fun to experiment with my own way of making them. In fact, I think it's safe to say I'm just crazy about them!

They're available in Charlottesville exclusively at rock paper scissors, in the journal section of my website, and at various shows and events that I'm doing up in New England. Custom orders available upon request.

I think of these - dare I say it? - Craftacular women so often, and can't wait to see them during my visit in just a few weeks.

Happy Summer!
With love from Louisa