Sunday, May 17, 2009

Balloons and Face Canvasses at the Mother's Day Craft Fair

By Rick Amorey

The upcoming Mom's Day Craft Show commonly features the standard showcase of vendors selling homemade crafts and merchandise. But apart from that, the event now also includes ample enjoyment for each member of the family. Don't worry, no event will be stepped on to make way for the new ones. The unique jewelry as well as the handmade purses that are always popular will still be around. It's just the presence of a balloon twister and some face painters will add new exciting things in the scene.

The said craft show will be held in the Illinois Union Ballrooms from 10am to 5pm. Admission itself won't cost you a dime, and about a hundred vendors are scheduled to sell a wide selection of crafts. You will see ceramics, Christmas ornaments and totes, and other home ornaments according to Jacques Anderson (chair of the said event). She mentioned that about a thousand shoppers are to be expected, as in previous years.

Doug Smith, along with the Unique Twist (his balloon company), is scheduled to make an appearance from 11am to 2pm. While it may be their first year at the fair, their balloons will nevertheless be free of charge. This is no ordinary balloon company, according to Smith. Rather than cats or dogs, he prefers to make aliens and princess tiaras out of his balloons.

Mickey Lower, also widely known as the "Zoo Lady", also shows off her skill at the Mother's Day fair. She'll be wandering the booths of the fair toting her paint brushes, handing out face painting services to anyone who'd be interested. Just like Smith, the Zoo Lady prefers the non-traditional. She could of course stick to the standard rainbow and whiskers design, but she can also do a lot more.

With the inclusion of these two talented people to the Mother?s Day craft fair, things are sure to pick up. No matter what your age, you can join in on the fun; have a beer mug balloon or get face paint along with your child. No dull moment shall be had at the fair! - 2361

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