Meet The Crafter~Olga Lambert

The adorable Gnome Purse.

Meet Olga Lambert of Lumbo Gimbo Crafts. Olga creates Wonderful handmade purses, apparel, toys and more. She only uses natural fibers. Olga has been in business for about a year but has been creating knitted items since she became interested at the age of 8!
I was drawn to Lumbo Gimbo because of how enchanting and whimsical each piece is.  I purchased a gnome purse to Olga's Surprise, not for a little girl but for me!  I love it!  The time and effort that Olga puts into her products shows, and there is an old world feel that can only be found from Olga's Russian history and a love for her craft.  I really enjoyed her small knitted wool slippers but they were all for children, not long after I said how much I would love a pair Olga made some to fit my feet (size 11 thank you!) They will be perfect in this North Idaho winter and even have deer skin soles like the slippers my grandma would make!
Olga is currently selling her items at the local Saturday Farmer's Market here in Sandpoint. You can also find Lumbo Gimbo Crafts on etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/lumbogimbo!  If there is something special you are looking for just ask, Olga is very talented and has created some amazing one of a kind pieces!

Olga Lambert working with a friend in her booth.

Amazing wool knitted slippers!  I have a purple pair!



Beautiful shirts and dresses in this amazing fabric!



Gnome Purse!

Ladies purses and bags for every purpose!

A friend or two!

Jingle slippers!

 

Special order adult slippers.

 

Kits for you to try.

 

Whimsy!

Meet the Crafter: Krista Webber

 

Meet Krista Webber of Pauper's Candles.  Pauper's Candles is a local candle company created by Krista and her husband Mark.  Pauper's Candles are the purest I have found for both the home and the environment.   Krista strives to keep her products as natural as possible by using:

• 100% Natural Soy Wax
  
• Non-Metal Wicks, No Lead
  
• Premium Grade Fragrance Oil
  
• Pure Essential Oils
  
• No color dyes
  
• Glass tumblers that are made in the US
  

        Krista has been a vendor for 3 years at the Funky Junk Show and is also a fellow vendor at the Sandpoint Farmer's Market.

 

Krista helping a customer choose the right scent.

 

Home fragrance spray.

 

A clean look and an awesome product.  Wonderful gifts for just about anyone!

I have a current favorite right now, the Pumpkin N' Spice!  I appreciate the thought that is found in the quality of these products.  I always stock up on gifts for friends and family!  There are so many scents to choose from that I cannot find anywhere else,  My Mom and sister love the Garden line:
 Basil Sage Mint, Cilantro,
Cucumber, Lettuce, Tomato Leaf,
Pumpkin N' Spice, & Dirt!

I hope you can catch up with Krista and try out her products, you are sure to be happy.  You can find Krista at the Sandpoint Farmer's Market.    You can also shop online at http://pauperscandles.com/index.html
All Photos Courtesy of Burnett Photography.

Week 1 of "Meet the Crafter" -Jay Mock

These spatulas are wonderful, I use them for everything!  And the best part...They are only $5!

 

As many of you know I spend my weeks from May to October as a vendor at the local Farmer's Market here in Sandpoint, ID. Every year I gather items through out the season to tuck away for Christmas and Birthdays. I love buying handmade items, supporting my fellow vendors and knowing that the item is of great quality. In honor of buying local and supporting small business's I am going to feature a local crafter each week until the holiday season is over. Starting with the man I always go to for a gift, because everyone can use his items!

Meet Jay Mock, the maker of the amazing wooden Utensils!  Jay has been in business since 1978, and believe me when I say some of those original items are still be used by people in my family!

Jay Mock, Master Utensil Maker!

I love these spoons with flat ends because you can scrape the edge of the pot with them!

My favorite item to give as a gift!  Perfect at only $20!

I always take the time to pick out just the right one for the person I am giving it to.  They are all unique and different sizes. 

 

Perfect for scraping peanut butter from the jar!  great butter spreader and many other uses.

There is something so magical about wooden utensils, they are primitive and warm.  Unlike plastic and metal these seem to have a bit of heart to them.  Cooking to me is such a soulful experience that I prefer to use wood as much as possible.  My personal ladle has the stains of berries from jam, the colors from canning beets and the history of many pots of soup shared with those I love.  I hope you get a chance to see these in person.  You can find Jay at the Sandpoint Farmer's Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays until Mid October.
You can also reach him through email JayMock@localnet.com or call him 208-263-1270.
 

More moments captured by Cary Burnett

 

I just received the photos from Burnett Photography and they are AMAZING!  Here are a few of my favorites.  Cary does such an amazing job and I have to say that she once again captured the true soul of Funky Junk!  Thank you Cary, for your talent and for being a part of this amazing "Family"!

Down an old dirt driveway awaits a world of treasure and imagination!

A moment in Oden Thymes.

Simple beauty.

Gifts for my vendors.

ALWAYS the first in line, bless her heart she (on the left) was here by 8am!

Erin with Ladybird creations, was a hit with her vintage Trailer "Lady Marilyn".

Inside Lady Marilyn.  Ladybird Creations

Chance, our Saturday Musician enjoys a comfy bale of hay as he plays us a tune.

Such a pretty McCall.

And here comes the crowd, with plenty of space to roam!

Finally, a picture of my sister Errin!  (on left).

Valerie and Amy enjoy a day in the country!

Soap.

One of my favorite moments!  Denny and Robyn of "Scout".  Robyn was missed this season, but she came by to support the Funky Junk Family she holds dear.  We adore her!

Happy Shoppers!

A little humor to be found at Funky Junk! 

 

Sweet moment.

Beauty.

 

Jennings of "Zest"!

 

Sister's Creed

 

I am so grateful Cary captured this moment.  I took a second to look over the show and see that it had all come together, I am still in awe of all my vendors and their talent.  I love Funky Junk!

 

Breaking in "Big Jim"

The week of Funky Junk Old Blue Had a bit of heart failure and could not make the haul to and from the show.  I came to the realization that I needed to get a "new truck" for this junking business.  With a heavy heart I went on my search...it took about 5 minutes on Craigslist.  I found a truck over in Colville from an amazing family that get this...owns a Farm and an Antique store The Front Porch Farm !!  It was Serendipity!  A Caribbean Turquoise color, I named him after Jimmy Buffett...So I am proud to welcome "Big Jim" to the farm!  We wasted no time trying out the 4 wheel drive, We made trip after trip up the mountain for firewood.  I love this time of year, the smell of firewood and the time we spend in the woods with family and friends is something I have always cherished.  We came home with a good load, clear heads and the comfort in knowing we had made a good purchase in Big Jim!

Meet Big Jim, a 1997 F350.

 

Linda helping me make a right choice!

 

I love firewood season!

 

Everyone lends a helping hand!

Glenn Kelly Gives Granny a push up the hill after our hike.

 

A last shot before the frost hits...

 

A hard days work deserves a chocolate milk!