Makers gonna make

Today was Rochester Mini Maker Faire. I was excited right off the bat to get my MAKER badge.

Here is the Janda Made table set up with wares ready to go.

Tina was next to me with her Sweet & Cute goodies.

And Aprille was on the other side of us demonstrating her Storychick Papercrafts.

She was working right in her booth. A lot of people stopped by to watch her working and ask questions. I especially enjoyed watching her pop balloons.

As an extra I was making free* "I love to make... " pins at the Janda Made table. (*while supplies last) Guests could fill in what they love to make and I turned it into a button right there.

There were some really great buttons! I got a kick out of seeing what people wrote.

Birds be on the lookout - new gourd birdhouses

Tina (of Sweet & Cute) and I are attending Rochester Mini Maker Faire this Saturday to sell our creations. I have been working on a new line of Janda Made gourd birdhouses.

I finally figured out just the right tool to use on my wood burner to get a nice line on the gourds.

I have also been experimenting with dyes rather than paint. I think they are more natural looking which is good for attacting birds.

I also made this little guy. He is small enought to fit in the palm of my hand. I call him "Scope Creep" because I made him when I should have been working on the birdhouses.

I will also have Janda Made mason jar birdfeeders for sale.

And I made a new batch of Janda Made silverware plant markers. Looking forward to Maker Faire!