12th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting

It's that time of year again. I just love the Annual Area Sand Sculpting Competition. I get up at dawn and drive down along the beach until I reach Hampton Beach. I love to be able to get great views of some of the most amazing Sandcastles without fighting the crowds! If you are ever in the area of Hampton Beach, NH in June make time to see this wonderful display.

1st Place Winner

The Continuum by Carl D. Jara

2nd Place

Hello Sand Box by Marc Lepire

3rd Place

The Thing by Chris Guinto

4th Place

Chaos & Order by Karen Fralich

5th Place

Metamorphosis by Michael Lepire

Road Warrior by

"Attilio" Steve Topazio

Protecting Sacred Treasures by

Justin Gordon

I must admit this one was my favorite.

I am the Beholder by

Guy-Olivier Deveau

                                                        People's Choice Award
                                                        Stairway to Heaven by
                                                                Greg Grady
                                            

Goin' to the Chapel by

Lucinda Wierenga

Thanks so much to all the Sponsor's who make

this event possible.

An early morning trip to the sand castles always includes

a trip to "Eel Pond" to see the waterlillies and ducks.

SteamPunk Bird Houses

I love to go to Todd Farm early Sunday morning when I am not at a show.Todd Farm is an antique Flea Market about an hour from me in Rowley, Ma.
Last week Steve was their with his Steampunk Birdhouse and they were amazing. They were not for sale but they did bring people in his booth.

This is a grouping of the 3 he had with him.

   This is the largest and he certainly had lots of offers on this piece.

This second birdhouse spent time on display at The Peabody Essex

                                                      Museum in Salem, MA.

 

Below is the smallest of the 3 birdhouses which I think is my favorite. Steve actually used it as a birdhouse. Notice the nest inside. 

Semi-Annual Customer Appreciation 50% Off Sale in Progess

Our semi-annual 50% off prices for collector pieces that reflect the best of Folk Art, both in diversity and craftsmanship. The sale began today Thursday, May 17th and ends Sunday, May 20st.   Artist work is selling fast so please send a couple options.

Now for the 'fine print' (or boring stuff): The sale is ends on May 20st...instock items 50% off and no layaways. This sale is only for pieces on our website and in the shop. This applies to instock items only with a few pieces excluded from the sale and we reserve the right to limit quantities.

Mark your calendar and join us for fun and a sale we could all use (or - and a sale we all need or - a sale that is well deserved)!

Thank you so much and have fun shopping,

Wendy

www.CollinsGifts.com

603-969-1699

 

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