Featured Vendor: Sprightly Strands

Erin Kelly creates bold, handmade hair accessories for her line, Sprightly Strands.

Tell us a bit about what you make:

I specialize in handmade hair accessories (particularly of the bold, vibrant, and eco-friendly variety). I have also recently begun crafting my Sprightly Studs collection, which entails accessories for men, the male-identified, or anyone who prefers their accessories a little more on the masculine side. :) Furthermore, I wanted to bring a charitable aspect to my creations, so a portion of each sale’s proceeds directly benefits the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

How and when did you get started?

I started crafting around February of 2010, when (to make a long story short) one of my favorite hair accessories accidentally met an early death. Distraught, I made a beeline for the nearest craft shop to recreate that particular piece. Not long after, I started making hair accessories for myself on a regular basis. One thing led to another and I eventually decided to share my art with the world!

What do you like about Second Sunday?

Oh man, everything! The high energy of the beautiful urban atmosphere, the diversity of the patrons, being surrounded by such incredibly talented fellow artists, the list goes on…

What are your future plans for Sprightly Strands?

As long as I can always keep creating, I’ll be happy! I would also like to eventually be able to contribute an increasing percentage of my earnings to the cause for queer equality. Right now being a full-time student doesn’t exactly pay the bills, but someday I’d like for my art to be 100% devoted to giving back.

Where can people find Sprightly Strands now?

Obviously Second Sundays, but I also participate in various local arts and craft shows. For the most part, however, my pieces can be viewed and purchased via my website.

Accessorize your life at sprightlystrands.com and follow @sprghtlystrnds on Twitter

Posted July 14th, 2010
By Tamia
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Second Sunday in OTR Global Groovin’!

July 11th’s Second Sunday in OTR was a groovy good time! Bellydancers, a samba parade, and music from around the world rounded out the wonderful craft and food vendors, funky shops and cafes, and art galleries.


Free yoga at Main & Woodward courtesy of You Do Yoga.



DJ Mello spinnin’ world tunes on the ones and twos. No electronic iTunes deejays here, folks. We’re talking vinyl. In crates. The real thing!



Everyone was “charmed” by the bellydancers from Anaya Gypsy and Habeeba’s. The audience even got to try a bit of hip-shaking action themselves!



A lively samba parade featuring OTR Community Samba filled the streets with rhythmic energy! Of course, more hip-shaking ensued.




Chef Daniel Wright of Senate whipped up a fantastic scallop dish and schooled a packed house on the finer points of cooking seafood at the Celebrity Chef demo. Tasty mixed drinks by Senate’s head bartender and a wine tasting sponsored by City Cellars rounded out the mini-meal. You have to get there early, though–it gets crowded quickly!

Check out the SSOTR Flickr page for more pictures, and add your own to the SSOTR Flickr group!

Posted July 12th, 2010
By Tamia
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Featured Vendor: Our Spirit and Soul

Karen Jenkins of Our Spirit and Soul creates photographic greeting cards and note cards.


Tell us a bit about what you make.

Our Spirit and Soul, LLC, designs vibrant and uplifting fine art photography greeting cards and note-cards that reflect a passion for art, bold colors and beauty. I see beauty in the ordinary, and empowering image of simplicity. My designs reflect a love of nature, sunshine, flowers, and children. My note cards are photography based reflecting the local Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky scenes.

How and when did you get started?

I began card designing in April of 2003. But, my journey into starting my company, Our Spirit and Soul, began many years ago, when I learned to use writing and the visual arts as vehicles for exploring, healing and understanding life’s experiences.

Writing journals, poetry and letters (some mailed and some not) became therapy for me. Other times, I simply loved writing a note inside of a birthday card I sent, or a note to say hello, thank you or an essay of creative, self-expression. Words of encouragement, and inspiration through greeting cards were a part of my growing up, as my mother was a giver of beautiful and personable greeting cards. The pretty imagery and endearing messages became keepsakes and a means to lift my spirits, to help me through the tough times, and inspire me to dream. As a result, I discovered the impact that writing and the visual arts had on my spirit and soul, thus the name.

What do you like about Second Sunday?

I love the energy, fun and casual atmosphere of the street fair. I also love meeting and talking to other artists and the people who come out to the fair.

What are your future plans for Our Spirit and Soul?

I am currently working on getting my cards into local boutiques.

Where can people find Our Spirit and Soul now?

Currently, my cards can be purchased in the Cincinnati Public Library gift shop, The Box Place on Colerain, and soon at Eula, a boutique in Silverton.

View Karen’s designs on Facebook.

Posted July 9th, 2010
By Tamia
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Featured Vendor: Abbydid

Abby Langdon makes plush, furry creatures for kids and kids at heart for Abbydid.

Tell us a bit about what you make:

I am a plush artist. I make stuffed animals and furry monster accessories. My pieces are meant for the young and young and heart. I use the softest faux furs and fleeces I can find so that my critters are delightfully soft and huggable.

My Wibbly Woo is the most widely known of the creatures I make; these are legendary animals located in the Peat bogs of Northern England. They have large pocket mouths for safeguarding treasures and make excellent bedtime companions.

I am also known for my Knucklebiters – these are monster pouches useful for carrying gadgets such as phones, cameras and MP3 players. I find the older you get, the more practical a purpose your stuffed animal needs to have in order for us adults to justify carrying them around. This is a fun way to protect your gizmo, makes it much easier to find in a bag (what else in there is furry?), and if you’re having a bad day, just pull it out and give it a little pet.

How and when did you get started?

I’ve been sewing for about seven years now. A little over two years ago I began making my pillow monsters, the Wibbly Woos, and giving them to friends and family as gifts. I was encouraged to sell them, so I created a shop on Etsy, an amazing website that hosts shops of crafters from across the globe, and I’ve been creating plush ever since.

I am also a member of Plush Team, an international guild of more than 50 plush artists. The support and inspiration I receive from this team has been invaluable to me, and has helped me grow tremendously as an artisan.

What do you like about Second Sunday?

I love being part of the community and bringing vibrancy to downtown. I love our city. I grew up here, went to school here, fell in love, created a family here. I’m a city girl at heart, and Cincinnati’s downtown is such an amazing place to be.

I feel like it is such an untapped resource, that so many Cincinnatians stay on the outskirts in the suburbs and don’t venture out of their corners often enough. I enjoy helping to draw these folks downtown, to enjoy the good food, great company, beautifully crafted goods, and fun activities, all while being surrounded by the history of our city. This is our town’s heartbeat, and I like to help keep it beating.

What are your future plans for Abbydid?

My goals for this year are to participate in more craft shows and continue to spread the plush love. I am also currently creating larger, sculptural pieces, with the intent of exhibiting my work in a gallery. My vision is to create a sort of plushtopia, with installations that encompass the entire space, floor to wall to ceiling.

Where can people find Abbydid plush crafts now?

Locally my work is sold at two shops, Fabricate in North side and The Bridal Studio in Mainstrasse. I also sell my work through Kooky on Michigan Avenue in Chicago and Wholly Craft! on High Street in Columbus. Otherwise, you can look for my tent at craft shows.

Visit www.abbydid.etsy.com to get your own Wibbly Woo and Knucklebiter!

Posted July 8th, 2010
By Tamia
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Featured Vendor: Stop Traffick Fashion

Emily Hill started Stop Traffick Fashion to help support survivors of human trafficking around the world.

Tell us a bit about what you sell:
Stop Traffick Fashion sells t-shirts and accessories made by survivors of human trafficking around the world. Purchasing these items has a direct impact on survivors by enabling them in their rehabilitation process and helping them to generate a sustainable income for themselves and their families. All of our products are also fair trade! You can read more about us here.

How and when did you get started?
Stop Traffick Fashion started just over one year ago. It’s an online boutique and we also sell products at local events. It was started to help spread the word about human trafficking and support survivors of trafficking around the world.

What do you like about Second Sunday?
Second Sunday is a great, diverse event. There are tons of great vendors in a fun location. Last time the weather was hot but everyone still had a great time!

What are your future plans for Stop Traffick Fashion?
We are working on getting distribution of our products in local boutiques. Our products are available at the Freedom Center gift shop and we will also be at many more local events.

Where can people buy Stop Traffick clothing and accessories now?
You can buy all of our products online!

Do some summer shopping at www.stoptraffickfashion.com, and don’t forget to visit their table at Second Sunday on July 11th!

Posted July 7th, 2010
By Tamia
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Second Sunday July 11th Schedule

Join us for a celebration of dance, art, and music from around the world!

Schedule:

12pm-5pm Street Fair on Main, craft and food vendors, and live DJ’s (Main St. closed from 13th to Liberty)

12pm-5pm Neon’s Unplugged- Beer Garden with live music
(208 E. 12th Street)
Bands at Neon’s:
Toca Madera (Nuevo Flamenco trio) 12-1:15
Bachannal Steel Band (Carribean) 1:45-3:00
Laignappe (gypsy new orleans jazz) 3:30-5:00pm

12pm-5pm Groovy Vine Street Group Sale – Summer clearance at your favorite shops on Vine Street

12:30pm Free yoga session, hosted by You Do Yoga, (Main at Woodward)

1:00 Bellydancing demo by Anaya Gypsy Tribal Bellydance (Main at Woodward)

1:30 Bellydancing demo & class by Habeeba’s Dance of the Arts (Main at Woodward)

2pm Samba parade with OTR Community Samba

2:30pm Celebrity Chef Demo featuring Daniel Wright from Senate
(1419 Main St., Falling Wall Condo)

Don’t forget to follow @SSOTR on Twitter and Like OTRSSOM on Facebook for updates. We’ll see you on Sunday!

Posted July 6th, 2010
By Tamia
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Featured Vendor: Uniquely Upcycled

Katie Dignan makes fashion and home accessories out of lovely new and vintage materials for her line, Uniquely Upcycled.
Tell us a bit about what you make:

I make fashion accessories out of new and upcycled vintage fabrics. I currently make yoga mat bags, handbags + clutches, embellished clothing and some housewares like hand painted coasters and trivets.

How and when did you get started?

I have always loved tinkering with different kinds of arts. Four years ago I inherited my grandmother’s fully functioning 1950’s Singer sewing machine. I taught myself how to use it, and started messing around with projects around the house – curtains, embellishing my own clothing, handbags for myself. Things really kicked things into gear this past winter after being snowbound and sick of watching TV.

What do you like about Second Sunday?

I love the people – there’s such great energy and creativity. It’s impossible not to walk around and be impressed with the caliber of the artists and how accessible they all make themselves.

What are your future plans for Uniquely Upcycled?

There are definitely more yoga mat bags, purses and clutches in the works, but I’m also diversifying so I don’t feel stale. I have some ideas for menswear, fabric jewelry and purse accessories. Since I love gardening, I’m also brainstorming new stuff such as plant terrariums using upcycled materials and may get back into painting on a small scale.

Where can people find Uniquely Upcycled products now?

Currently I am at Fabricate, Park and Vine and Atomic Number 10.

Be sure to Like Uniquely Upcycled on Facebook!

Posted July 5th, 2010
By Tamia
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Featured Vendor: Purdy Everyday

Joy Lagdameo makes useful, everyday items out of recycled materials for Purdy Everyday.

How and when did you get started?

I started talking about Purdy this past February. My friends were really supportive and helped me create the concept of upcycling products into things that can be used in everyday life.

What do you like about Second Sunday?

I love meeting new people and browsing other vendors works of art. Cincinnati is full of some really talented people.

What are your future plans for Purdy Everyday?

I want to do more custom orders. I have a client that has been in lots of weddings therefore she has lots of unwanted dresses. She wants me to refashion the dresses into purses which she will give to her friends as gifts.

Where can people find Purdy Everyday now?

On my blog www.purdeveryday.blogspot.com, etsy shop at www.etsy.com/purdyeveryday or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/purdyeveryday.

Make sure to bookmark www.purdeveryday.blogspot.com, and stop by the booth at Second Sunday on July 11th!

Posted July 3rd, 2010
By Tamia
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Featured Vendor: Sweet Peace Bakery

Mary Beth King runs Sweet Peace Bakery, purveyor of yummy homemade vegan goodies (remember the awesome cupcakes from Mother’s Day?)

Tell us a bit about what you make: Vegan Baked Goods

How and when did you get started? Sweet Peace Bakery began selling baked goods right before Thanksgiving 2009, having it’s first sale at Park + Vine.

What do you like about Second Sunday? Supporting other small businesses like myself.

What are your future plans for Sweet Peace? I’m going to keep baking.  As long as I continue to put love into my product my business will go where it is supposed to.

Where can people find Sweet Peace goods now? I do a lot of special orders for parties and to soothe someone’s sweet tooth.  You can also pick up my treats at Park + Vine, Coffee Emporium, Picnic and Pantry, and Book Bums. Follow Sweet Peace Bakery on Facebook for more developments!

Place your order online at  www.sweetpeacebakery.com.

Posted July 2nd, 2010
By Tamia
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Calling all vendors!

Calling all vendors, performers, and general revelers! July’s Second Sunday event is Global Groove: a celebration of dance, art, and music from around the world!

If you’re interested in selling your goods or showing off your talent to an audience of hip, (mostly) urban-dwellers, register here. If you’d like to lend us a hand as a volunteer, check here.

Don’t forget to Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to the RSS feed for further updates and information.

Posted June 21st, 2010
By Tamia
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