News, events and discounts! Yay!

Hi everybody! Happy National Craft Month (March)! Greetings from Anna Perrone Designs.

I have some exciting news about the business, how you can get involved, and how to get yourself some great discounts. Yay!

First, I want to say "thank you" to everyone who has continued to support me by braving the weather at Fremont Market. You can find me there every Sunday next to Jim and his yummy candles. There are also some fantastic returning vendors: Jenna, from Bella Sisters (awesome hooded jackets); Janet, from Alphabet Soup Children's Books (kids books, framed prints, stickers); Karl, from Partybots (amazing earth-friendly hand-drawn shirts); and Jamie and Lisa, from KneLow (great lotions, lip balms, and scrubs).

Also making an appearance at Fremont is my new line of knit wear, including scarves, fingerless gloves/wrist warmers, leg warmers, socks, etc. I recently learned to knit and absolutely love it. Everything is hand-crafted, just like the jewelry. And as always, I am happy to take custom orders. The knits are the beginning of my new business venture, Clever Devil Productions. Stay tuned for more from CDP.

I know it's early but I wanted to let everyone know about the University District Street Fair. If you're as ready for warm weather as I am, you won't mind the early notice. This year the fair will be May 17-18. I will have all the jewelry, including some exclusive pieces, and knitwear at the fair. I have booth #28, located just south of 50th, on the north end of the fair.

Here's some news you really want: I'm working on a new website with my friend, Brad, that will include on-line shopping. Check back over the next few months to see the new construction and updates. www.annaperronedesigns.com I'm very excited about being able to offer jewelry 24 hours a day, rather than just on Sundays. If anyone has suggestions on how to design the website, or what information you want to see, I welcome your input. Just drop me a line at anna@annaperronedesigns.com. I'm also looking for a letterpress artist to help me with some cards and promotional items. If know anyone, please have them contact me.

I have some ideas for your involvement in the business, too. I invite everyone to host a trunk show. Basically, a trunk show is a "Tupperware party" for specific products, in this case, mine. You just need to gather a group of friends at your place and provide room for me to set up. I will bring a large selection of jewelry, including some exclusive pieces, and offer special discounts to you and your friends. You can even taylor the jewelry selection to your preference, be it color, price, style, etc. I can also put together basic jewelry making classes or parties. The best part is that all you out-of-towners can host trunk shows, too. I will put together a package, including jewelry and displays, and mail everything to you. If you are interested in hosting a party, just let me know what days you have in mind, and I'll work with you to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Upcoming art show: I will be one of the featured artists at EXPOSED. This is your official invitation to join the event on Friday, April 4 and 7pm at HaLo Studio on Capitol Hill. This is a great fundraiser for Verbena, Seattle's own lesbian, bisexual, and transgender health organization. My favorite program at Verbena is the mobile mammogram van. Women's health is incredibly important and having the clinic come to you makes it so much easier to get screened for all sorts of medical stuff. I love Verbena's mission so much, I've decided to donate to them $2 of every pink and rainbow purchase made all year long. If you want to donate or volunteer, contact Wendy Sloneker. (She ROCKS!!!) wendy@verbenahealth.org

Finally, here is your reward for reading my entire message. Mention "March Craft Month" between now and the end of May when you see me at Fremont Market for 20% off your purchase that day.

Thanks, and happy crafting!!!
~Anna