Discover Talented Creators in Strongsville!

Meet Jody Pulaski from White Dog Crafts...

My name is Jody, and I am retired and have been crafting for over 20 years. My daughter works a full-time job but attends craft shows with me, and together, we sell our 3D shadow box paper art frames. Our company is even named after our little white Coton de Tulear dog!

We’ve been making and selling these 3D shadow box frames for about two years. Years ago, we created accordion memory books and sold them at craft shows, so crafting has always been a big part of our lives.

This will be our first time participating in the Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show, and we’re really looking forward to it!

I find inspiration in color, paper, and anything that might stand out. I have been scrapbooking for years, using a lot of cutting and embossing machines, and one day, I saw this product online and thought, "I think I could make a go of producing these."

My creative process comes from years of crafting. I follow crafting bloggers and Facebook groups looking for designs and patterns, then I create a scene in my mind and search for images that I can cut to bring my 3D shadow boxes to life.

Since I am fully retired, I’m not exactly sure where I see my business in five years. Each year, I try to improve our product—I recently added a smaller 5"x5" frame size, and now I’m working on adding LED lights. I’d also like to expand into larger craft shows, even out-of-state events.

Ultimately, everyone has a different taste in decor, and I just want people to enjoy their selection—whether they are decorating their own homes or purchasing gifts for others.

Meet Gehan Hussein from Thread n Beads...

Hello! I am Gehan Hussein, an Egyptian college professor currently living in the USA with my husband. I have three children who are self-dependent now, which enables me to dedicate plenty of time to my passion for hand-crafted creations.

I have been embroidering since I was 16. I used to embroider my t-shirts and those of my sisters and friends. Also, I made a large quantity of gemstone necklaces throughout my life, whether for my personal use or as gifts for the people I love. 

This is my first time taking part in the Avant-Garde Art & Craft Shows. I'm looking forward to it. 

My study of Literature taught me to appreciate whatever is artistic and authentic. It helped develop my creative skills and endowed me with a distinctive vision. My love for nature and my desire to turn everything around me into a distinctive piece of art is what got me into crafting. 

It is my mum who noticed that I am talented in whatever is handmade. She encouraged me and provided me with the materials I needed. I feel that whatever I make is unique because it is an expression of how I feel and how I see the world around me. 

In five years, I see myself standing out with my brand. Through my work, I want to share a simple message: Be yourself. Keep it simple. Get closer to nature, where you can find peace and beauty. 

Meet Vedelia Tompkins from Awakening Body Products...

I love creating all-natural products with quality ingredients that deliver amazing results!

One of my standout products is my Mango Body Lotion and Mango Body Butter, which help soothe irritated skin from conditions like eczema, rashes, burns, cracked feet, psoriasis, sunburn, and more. My lotions have become a best-seller, and I take pride in offering products that truly make a difference.

2025 Strongsville Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Saturday, March 8, 2025

 10:00am-4:00pm

Strongsville Ehrnfelt Recreation Center

18100 Royalton Rd.

Strongsville, OH 44136

For more information, contact Becki Silverstein, Event Coordinator at Becki@ag-shows.com

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