Artists

Bonnie Chisholm 

Co-promoter and artist

I am one of the original members of the Just Be Claus team,
this show will be 21 years old this holiday season.

Three years into the show’s history I took over the job duties of
the computer work, paper ads and cashiering 
while still working on my crafting inventory.
The original group except myself has since retired and so
 it was time to take on a new partner, Joan Tsudama in 2009.

Crafting for me has been a life long joy and quite a family affair.  My mother was very talented artist, and I learned quite a lot from her. Our two daughters and grandchildren are all great artist themselves. Plus, a new crafter added to our family, our great-granddaughter. All of my family has worked at the show at one time or another.

Sewing, floral, recycling, and painting are some of areas
I have tried and enjoyed over the years.
I have been working with paper products recently and
this year I will be including witches, ghosts,
and maybe a turkey or two. I hope to also have some
lovely place settings for your Thanksgiving table.

I am looking forward to the challenge of adding "The Fall Extravaganza" to our show lineup this year featuring arts and crafts for the Halloween and Thanksgiving season.

In the Spring of 2012 we will also be adding a new show to our lineup.

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Joan Tsudama 

Co-promoter and artist

 

Joan is the art decorator for the Just Be Claus shows 

and her ideas are instrumental in making the magic happen turning it into a winter wonderland that will take your breath away.

Joan has been crafting all of her adult life. 

Both her mother and sister are her inspirations. 

Joan’s mom is still crafting in her 80’s. 

Her artwork is very unique, she is so talented and it shows in her work.

Joan is a recycler and bargain hunter, she turns re-purposed items into wonderfully creative decorative art for your home.

Christmas, Fall and Halloween are the areas that she concentrates in, making floral wreaths, wall hangings, fireplace mantels, centerpieces for your table, Christmas trees of all sizes. Boxes decorated with angels, vintage Christmas tree decorations, snowmen covered in glitter is a favorite. Angels of all kinds: tall, wide, short or thin, both Victorian and modern are crafted to brighten your holidays.  


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Jane Carney
artist 

I am Jane Carney of Jane’s Designs -- Felt like Knitting. 

I have been making things since I was a little girl, when I think back I must have appeared a bit strange. I don’t know any kids now that spend the amount of time and energy that I did as a child on sewing, painting and baking. Thank God for my Mom, Dad and sisters always supplying me with all the craft and sewing supplies that I ever needed.

I still love to knit, felt, sew, paint, bake and am still trying any new craft that hits the market. Without it I would probably be insane, with it I have had the most creative life that I could ask for. My handbags have been featured in Haute Handbag Magazine. Come by and visit my blog and shop at http://janesdesign.blogspot.com  I am looking forward to meeting you at the The Fall Extravaganza.

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Judy Baldwin
 artist

I have been painting since 1981. Over the years my medium has changed but never my love of painting. I have a website www.judys-creations.com for items that are custom ordered. It will also show you my style of painting and some of the surfaces I paint on to create unusual gifts. I love to paint on anything that doesn't move. I love to paint on a large scale by painting murals inside the house or outside on a concrete wall. I have painted on glass,furniture, concrete, ornaments (and anything else I can paint on). My main love is painting animals and trying to capture emotion in their eyes.


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Sherry Wilson

artist

I have been painting and drawing most of my life, but not seriously until 1986.

I enjoy many mediums, Wood, cypress knees, gourds, and tin. Also I have had fun embellishing found items from trips to second hand stores and garage sales, eyeglass cases, coal shovels, spoons, stair banisters and bowls.

I have painted with many well know teachers over the years and continue to learn many new ideas and techniques.