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Sherri is a painter, JoCo Master Gardener, science teacher and bird watching enthusiast.  She creates her artwork in her greenhouse studio or overlooking her creekside gardens. You’ll see the inspiration in this collection of ‘Winter Birds’ Christmas ornaments. Hand painted on a beautiful slice of sycamore, each winter bird is uniquely painted in acrylic and embellished with natural and shiny bling. These ornaments from nature, will bring the outside in and remind us of the color and joy these sweet winter birds bring during our months when our gardens are at rest.  See more of her nature-inspired paintings at www.WildWillowArt.com 

  Lisa Freeman loves creating her works using countless mediums. From fibers to metal to beads to wire, Lisa seems to wake up in a different studio every morning. For “Heaven & Nature Sing”, Lisa has brought a fresh batch of Rockbottom Whips and Wax Sachets, crazy snowmen in fiber, wood, and found objects, and enchanting wind chime “Angels” and “Fairy Garden Fairies”. Lisa is most excited about her new fiber wall pieces where she has combined her freshly created fiber wall quilts with her favorite quotes of inspiration. 

Bemby Yocum uses her experience as a graphic designer and greeting card artist to create a variety of fun items for the Holiday sale. Winter is her favorite season and especially Christmas. She has had fun creating new Christmas ornaments, and of course, new bold greeting card designs that she also sold as free standing blocks for display. Whether you are looking for holiday décor, a new ornament for your tree, a gift, nativity set, or cards to send to family and friends, you will find her pieces unique and delightful.

Steve invites you to join in the fun at "HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN.  He opens his studio and gardens for you to experience and discover handmade gifts for you and your family and friends.  He works primarily in concrete, hypertufa Aand handmade paper.  HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN is the theme for our spring sale this year and we  have transformed the garden and studio into a shopping discovery experience- a haven for anyone who loves nature and gardening!

We are KC Classic Gourmet Foods, we pack micro batch specialty foods from my mom's recipe book in our facility. Our main line is our KC Classic Dips, they are shelf stable, made with quality ingredients for delicious flavors. We Find us in Hy-Vee deli on the charcuterie shelf for your next party or an appetizer for dinner.  Our products also make great gifts.

From making tacos to packing taco sauce for the Midwest. Nina is certified in Acidified Food and has been stirring up good things for over forty years now. Our oldest item is Jose's Taco Sauce, but the most popular these days is Raspberry Jalapeno Dip.  We are always cooking up something in Grain Valley for a taste bud delight.  We love seeing our customers at From the Summer's Garden!

For over 36 years and counting, Lizz Dorgan has been bringing the visual beauty of color to life with her unique stained glass designs. Her 2022 garden collection is comprised of a blend of color and whimsy that is the perfect addition to rejuvenate your garden. 

Each beautifully handcrafted piece has been specifically designed for this Spring event,  and is inspired by her love of the rich colors displayed in a variety of flowers in her own garden. You have an opportunity to accentuate your own garden with the happiness of color crafted deliberately into each of these unique pieces of glass. 

ita has been creating art for as long as she can recall.  She is a self-taught artist that enjoys LOTS of color.  The brighter the better!!  She enjoys many different mediums,  but her main focus is fused glass.Rita has been enjoying time in her recently completed studio.  She has been firing her kilns almost daily!  What has she been making??  Whimsical garden accents that are full of color, as well other beautiful fused glass gifts.  Rita's personality is captured in each piece.

LeAnne at South20Studios uses a variety of materials with salvaged and recycled components.  She likes the juxtaposition of things that appear to be at odds with each other.  She is back this fall with unique flower totems to add color to your winter garden and protective eye totems to watch over things while you’re away.

Karen's passion is jewelry design! She has been creating and selling jewelry for nearly 35 years.  Karen also loves working with colored clay!  Over the last three years, she has transitioned from polymer clay to high fire porcelain clay.  Karen stacks different colored clay, then slices through the layers to reveal the design in the cross section.  The technique, referred to as nerikomi in Japan, requires careful planning and accidental surprise, resulting in one-of-a-kind jewelry. The fired porcelain is very hard and durable. The beads are combined with sterling silver to create the finished jewelry.  Karen has even made some holiday designs which make great gifts!!

Natalie Thomas, the owner of Blue Mountain Pottery, has been a studio potter and ceramics instructor for over 20 years. 

She creates both wheel-thrown and hand-built pieces that can take on a functional or whimsical form. She is “Happy” creating whimsical art for your garden.

You will hear a “Happy” hum coming from these brightly glazed wheel thrown feeders. Then pair it with the cutest hummingbird swing. The birds actually sit on them. It’s so sweet to watch!

Do pigs really fly?  Well, yes they do! See Natalie’s “Happy” little pigs flying throughout the garden. They are wheel thrown with hand built piggy parts. Fill your garden with pops of pink.

Saying this fish is “Happy” is an understatement. Look at the smile this finned little fish has. They are hand painted with slip and full of personality.  Imagine them swimming through your perennials and grasses.

Lynn has been busy gardening - in her greenhouse, filling these sweet succulent pots with her cuttings. Wouldn’t they make a great Mother’s Day gift?!  A gift that Mom can enjoy all summer long.