Bee Creative by Jen

Tomorrow I’m in Maxwell! Come on down! I’m pretty limited on my Patriotic earrings! They were very popular in Mason City today! I won’t have time to make more before tomorrow. So come early if you have your eye on something! 🥰🇺🇸🎆

Here are a few newbies that will be with me in Mason City at the MacNider Arts Festival TOMORROW! ❤️

When my students make mistakes on their artwork I remind them… a wise man once said… “We don’t make mistakes. We just have happy accidents”

After thinking I failed on a batch of bomb pops yesterday, I thought about them this morning. Why not try something new and see how it turns out?

I’m happy with my happy little accidents!

Do you know that wise man?

🥰 I’m so excited for summer art markets to begin!! Next weekend I’ll be in Mason City!

This show is so fabulous!! So many artsy people around it’s contagious!! ❤️

If you are looking for something to do, you can’t miss this day! Think about coming out to not only see me, but be immersed in all the art! 🎨

Bee Creative by Jen is from Ames, IA.
The MacNider Outdoor Art Market is Sat., June 13 from 9 am - 4 pm and held on the lawn between the MacNider Art Museum and Mason City Public Library. By shopping these artists you are not only supporting the local economy and their work, you are purchasing quality unique art.

Bee Creative by Jen is from Ames, IA.
The MacNider Outdoor Art Market is Sat., June 13 from 9 am - 4 pm and held on the lawn between the MacNider Art Museum and Mason City Public Library. By shopping these artists you are not only supporting the local economy and their work, you are purchasing quality unique art.

11-4 Saturday!!

🛍️ So many fun activities planned for Scandinavian Days! Make sure to stop over at the outdoor market from 11-4pm 🛍️

For many, this is simply a festival. But for those of us who call Story City home, it is so much more. It is a celebration of who we are, where we came from, and the community we continue to build together.
This week is about tradition. It is about honoring the generations before us who dreamed big enough to create something that would bring people together year after year. It is about families making memories, friends reconnecting, and visitors discovering the special spirit that makes Story City unique.
But most importantly, Scandinavian Days is about people.
It is about the volunteers who spend countless hours planning, organizing, setting up, serving, cleaning up, and doing a hundred little things that often go unnoticed. It is about community members who step forward because they believe in preserving traditions and creating opportunities for others to enjoy.
Without volunteers, there is no festival. Without people willing to give their time, energy, and talents, these cherished traditions simply would not exist.
As we welcome thousands of guests to our community this week, I ask that we all lead with kindness. Offer a smile. Extend patience. Say thank you. Support one another. There are many moving pieces and many people working hard behind the scenes to make this celebration possible.
The true magic of Scandinavian Days isn't found in a single event, parade, performance, or activity. It is found in the spirit of community that brings it all together.
Thank you to every volunteer, sponsor, business, organization, staff member, and community member who helps make this tradition possible. You are the reason Scandinavian Days continues to thrive.
Let's celebrate our heritage, embrace our traditions, and show everyone what it means to be Story City Strong and Scandinavian Strong.
Happy Scandinavian Days, everyone! 🇳🇴💖

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