2011 Ornament Exhibition

Woof Bark heart-shaped birch bark ornaments are part of this wonderful 2011 Ornament Exhibition located at the Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner.  Look at all the amazing Maine made holiday ornaments!

The exhibit will last until Christmas.  The Center is open daily from 9am - 8pm at the West Gardiner Travel Plaza.  Be sure to look for my birch bark ornaments!  Peace to you this holiday season.



Shop Small

When you buy from a local independently owned business you strengthen your local economy, support jobs in your community, and help support your neighbors and friends, rather than a nationally owned business where you're money may well benefit those who don't even live in your state or country.

Buying locally and shopping small also helps to reduce the environmental impact of our purchases.  The items you purchase from a local retailer have most likely traveled far less miles than similar products at a national chain store.

If you're planning to shop locally this weekend in preparation for the holiday season, I hope you'll check out one of the small business' where Woof Bark – Maine Birch Bark Creations are sold on this “Small Business Saturday.”

Artisan's Barn

Readfield ME

Burnham's Bloomers

Waldoboro ME

Caraboo & George

Wells ME

Center for Maine Craft

Gardiner ME

Just Because

Wayne ME

Land's End Gift Shop

Bailey Island ME

Russell's Gems

Hallowell ME

Here is a coupon for this weekend at any of the three locations for The Center for Maine Craft: West Gardiner, Bangor, or South Portland:

$5	Spend at least $25 and use this printable coupon to SAVE 5 DOLLARS through Monday November 28th! Coupon redeemable at all Center locations! Forward this email to your friends to share the savings! One coupon per customer.  No cash value.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Caraboo & George

Located in Wells, Maine, Caraboo & George Antiques is now carrying Woof Bark earrings!  In addition, owner Eben Tracy makes and sells unique household decorative items such as these spheres of branches around an Edison style light bulb, and of course, antiques! 

Wells is a great place to go “antiquing” with dozens of antique shops.  But Caraboo & George Antiques carries a range of new and old, original to traditional, and that makes this shop stand out from the many competitors.  It also has a very cozy and comfortable feel.  I think this is due to the fact that it is set up like a home as opposed to a store.

Please check them out at 1734 Post Road, Wells, Maine.  They are open year round, 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm

The Jury Is In!

My Maine Birch Bark Jewelry has been accepted by the judging panel of the Maine Craft Association for sales at the Center for Maine Craft!  The Center for Maine Craft is located at the Gardiner Turnpike Service Plaza and serves as a retail gallery for handcrafted work by as many as 300 Maine craft artisans producing pottery, baskets, jewelry, artwork, silk scarves, purses, glass, wood products, music, food, books, and much much more.  You really have to see the shop to fully appreciate all of the amazing, quality, unique products that Mainers are making. 

The center is open daily from 9am - 8pm (closing at 6pm in the winter).

Wholesale Starter Pack

I've updated the wholesale linesheet and added an Easy-Order Starter Pack. 

Take the hassle out of figuring out which and how many to order, and increase profits at the same time!  Each Easy-Order Starter Pack comes with 20 pairs of earrings, 5 necklaces, a Double Free-Standing Display Rack, and 25 stamped gift boxes.  You get 3 pairs rectangle, 4 pairs heart, 3 pairs cottage/bird house, 2 pairs curve, 2 pairs star, 2 pairs bird, 1 pair oval, 1 pair circle, and 2  pairs of diamond earrings, as well as 1 each heart, cottage, star, bird, and diamond necklace.  By ordering the Starter Pack you save an additional 15% off the wholesale price!

Retail Value $700.00                                                                                         

Wholesale price $306.00

More Expansion News!

Woof Bark, Maine Birch Bark Creations are now available at Land’s End Gift Shop in Bailey Island, Maine!  Bailey Island is an island in Casco Bay, but you don’t need a ferry to get there.  Bailey Island Bridge, which looks like it was made with giant Jenga game pieces, connects the island to the mainland.  In fact, its called a cribstone bridge and it’s the only one in the world!  The unique design allows the tide to flow freely through the bridge.

Land’s End Gift Shop is a family owned business that was established in 1959.  And when you drive to it you will see it is literally at the land’s end.  The road stops with this gift shop and all that remains is a beautiful beach and the picturesque ocean.  The shop offers many Maine made products including maple syrup, photography, pottery, fudge, t-shirts, and of course birch bark jewelry.  They also have paths, benches, and a huge wrap around porch to enjoy. 

Open everyday April thru October then Fri-Sat-Sun until Christmas.
The store opens at 9am but please call to find out closing time it varies with the season.

2391 Harpswell Island Road
Bailey Island, ME 04003
Phone: 207-833-2313
Toll Free: 800-851-0065

Need Directions?  Click here.

The Artisan's Barn

Woof Bark is happy to announce a new partnership with TheArtisan’s Barn located on the North Road in Readfield!  The Artisan's Barn brings together an array of locally created crafts and gifts to fit all pocket book ranges. It provides shoppers with an arena for gifts which are not easily found elsewhere, and it provides local crafts folk with a place to showcase their wares. This shop enables travelers from near and far to purchase lasting, memorable gifts while helping local artisans maintain a living doing something they love.

In addition to my Maine birch bark jewelry, The Artisan’s Barn has hats and ponchos made of wool, silk; hand-woven baskets; blown glass; hand carved cooking utensils; beautiful jewelry made with Maine-found gems, including amethyst and sea glass plus beeswax candles and maple syrup.

This is the perfect shop for:
· Those who are seeking that unique gift which will remind them of their time in central Maine;
· Those wanting to give someone from away a unique locally crafted gift;
· Those wanting something different for themselves or others.

The Artisan's Barn is open May – December
Thursday: 11AM to 5PM
Friday: 11AM to 5PM
Saturday: 10AM to 4PM

Click on the address below for directions:
163 North Road, Readfield, Maine

Love Birds

There's a new design at Woof Bark, sweet little love birds!

Now Available at Russell's Gems!

Woof Bark earrings now available at Russell's Gems, Hallowell, Maine.  The "Jewel of the Kennebec" specializes in Maine tourmaline, and offer stone cutting and re-cutting.  A fine jewelry store with a large stock of loose cut stones as well as beautifully set stones, and now they also carry a large selection of Maine birch bark earrings!

Historic Hallowell, situated along the Kennebec River, was once the hub of commerce in the State of Maine.  Maine's first automobile even came from Hallowell.  The city has retained all its historic charm which can be seen in the buildings, mansions, and brick sidewalks.   Today, Maine's littlest city is home to many antique shops, gift shops, fine eating establishments, my favorite of which is The Liberal Cup with their own brewery.  Every year my family and I attend Old Hallowell Day in Mid-July for thier phenominal fireworks show. And we also enjoy Vaughn's Woods (a.k.a. Hobbit Land) for its beautiful walking trails and stone footbridges.  Here is a photo I took last fall at Hobbit Land.

Handmade Earring Card Displays

My own handmade earring display racks!  I needed a nice way to showcase my earrings when showing them to shop owners, as well as displaying the earrings for sale at stores where I have them on consignment. 

Since I'm no carpenter, I used a picture frame to start with, and after removing the glass and back, I drilled holes in the sides for dowels.  Cut, painted, and mounted the dowels, and used a piece of felt for the backer.  I made two designs, one that hangs on the wall like a picture frame would, and the other is a double (or triple) frame that stands freely on a counter or table top. 

My favorite part about them is that you can load the double free-standing frame up with earrings and then close it.  When you get to the shop you can simply open the frame up and your jewelry is all still beautifully in place.   

I have them for sale here if you are a fellow jewelry artist looking for just such a solution!  Each frame section measures 11 1/2 inches tall by 9 1/2 inches wide by 3/4 inch deep and will hold 9 earring cards that measure 2 inches wide by 3 inches tall.

A professional-looking solution for jewelry artists selling their earrings on consignment, at retail locations, or at craft shows. Store owners cramped for space will still have space for your earrings when they hang right on the wall!

Now Available at Burnham's Bloomers!

Woof Bark's Maine birch bark earrings are now available at Burnham's Bloomers mid-coast Maine's largest primitive gift and flower shop.  Burnham's Bloomers is located at 14 Washington Road, Waldoboro across from the famous Moody's Diner.  

So next time you head to the mid-coast region, stop into Burnham's Bloomers for a peak around their cute shop that is packed with unique decorations for your home.  Then stop into Moody's Diner for a piece of their world-famous walnut pie and an "I'm a Moody Person" shirt before heading home.  It will be a real Maine experience.

Welcome to the New Woof Bark Blog

Winter in Maine brings snow, cold temperatures, and early sunsets.  All of these leading to couch-potato syndrome!  I like to combat the effects of said disorder by keeping my mind and hands busy making crafts.  My favorite thing to make?  Well Birch Bark Jewelry of course! 

I've been very busy this cold and snowy January making earrings in some new styles, the latest being...Stars!

And soon to come, watch for cute little birdies!