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May 9, 2008
Handmade Nation May Raffle
Handmade Nation is now offering tickets for their May Raffle, which included the following craft-happy treats:
• Cancer Pants Journal with cancerpants Super funtime kit! from If'n Books + Marks! • Chocolate and pink Polka Dot Clutch from Poise.cc • Zeichen Press CD Mixpak • Honeydoux "In The Navy" Earrings with vintage blue glass anchor buttons, brass shells and chain. Gold-plated surgical steel earwires. 1.5 inches long • 4 Sublime Stitching patterns • Handmade Nation pocket mirror • Bead Simple by Susan Beal
It all comes packed into a silkscreened canvas Handmade Nation tote. All proceeds help the filmmakers cover their (considerable!) costs. In other Handmade Nation news, the film's companion book is now available for pre-order on Amazon!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
May 9, 2008 03:00 PM
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Give the Gift of CRAFT Magazine for Mother's Day
If you are still looking for the perfect gift for crafty Mom, why not give a gift subscription to CRAFT Magazine! For just $34.95 (U.S.), she'll get a 1 year subscription (4 quarterly issues) filled with lots of great craft projects and features. Subscribe here.
Download our handy Mother's Day printable PDF card to give to her on Sunday!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 9, 2008 08:00 AM
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May 8, 2008
Winners of Knit Aid by Vickie Howell
Congratulations to Meg and Sara for each winning a copy of Vickie Howell's new book, Knit Aid: A Learn It, Fix It, Finish It Guide for Knitters on the Go from our free book giveaway yesterday. Thanks to everyone who entered and be on the look for more giveaways soon!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 8, 2008 09:00 PM
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Etsy Labs Update
A lot is happening over at Etsy Labs including a new location. They moved from the 6th floor to fancy new digs on the 3rd floor of 325 Gold Street in Brooklyn. There are a lot of new classes starting including Zipper Pouch Workshop, Paper Puppet Possee and Extraordinary Embroidery . With the new location ready to go, Craft Night started up again this week. Each week will be a different skill-sharing project with Etsy-provided supplies, tools, snacks, and instruction. People are welcome to bring their own project to work on and are invited to make things, learn new skills, and hang out.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
May 8, 2008 06:00 AM
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May 6, 2008
CRAFT: 07 The Shoe Issue - On Newsstands Now!
CRAFT: 07 is on newsstands now! We celebrates spring in high style, devoting our theme section to shoes! And can we talk here, who doesn't like shoes? Now you can crafty your own by learning two ways to mod Converse Hightops: knit one pair and swap the fabric on another. Fashion a pair of ribbon-tie sandals, open source shoes and build your own rollerskates. Plus, learn how to batik fabric, découpage a map on a coffee table, reupholster a chair, and build a set of portable speakers. See the full table of contents online. (And yes, that's me on the cover with our CRAFT mascot, my little pomeranian Lulu.)
Take a preview of the issue with our Digital Edition. Subscribe today for only $34.95 (US) for 4 quarterly issues a year and also get full access to the Digital Edition.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 6, 2008 11:00 AM
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May 2, 2008
Maker Faire Starts Tomorrow!
Maker Faire starts tomorrow and the whole team including myself are at the fairgrounds getting everything ready. There will be so much going on so check out the schedule online to see if there are any scheduled events that you want to attend. Pictured above are photos from last year's Maker Faire Bay Area event.
My recent post on the Maker Faire CRAFT Schedule shows you at a glance what's happening in crafts for our Main Stage and CRAFT demo area.
Also don't miss the Bazaar Bizarre and the Swap-O-Rama-Rama!
Maker Faire
San Mateo Expo Center
2495 South Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA 94403
Directions & Transportation Info
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 2, 2008 10:00 AM
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April 29, 2008
Bazaar Bizarre Raffle at Maker Faire
Enter the Bazaar Bizarre Raffle while at Maker Faire! This year we are holding a drawing to to raise some funds for the Bazaar Bizarre to use in future shows! A $1 donation could win you over $700.00 in Art and Hand Crafted Products! This awesome indie stash consists of signed limited edition prints, one of a kind handmade jewelry, bath and body supplies, letterpress cards, plush, handmade journals, clothing, craft supplies and more!
Generous Donations from Indie Artists Such As...
Ach Ach Liebling
Bored inc design
Bossa Nova Baby
Bug Under Glass
Combustion Glassworks
Ezme Designs
Fieldday Wearables
Jaime Zollars
Joie Studio
KLEAN Bath & Body
Mr.Funky
My Imaginary Boyfriend
My Windup Bird
Nouveau Motley
Pepto Industries
Planet Tokki
Recover your thoughts
Sweet Meats
Woody Miller Art
Mary Jane's Attic
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 29, 2008 10:00 PM
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April 25, 2008
Color Fiber Festival in Berkeley, CA on Saturday April 26
Karrie of Girl on the Rocks writes:
This Saturday (April 26)in Berkeley CA is the first ever Color Fiber Festival! Local indie vendors will be selling hand crafted yarn, fiber and knitting notions. The event will include classes in knitting, weaving, and drop spindling. There will also be 'fiber tastings' to try out different fibers. And in my opinion, the best part is the classes are a great bargain. All are offered for the materials fee only.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 25, 2008 02:00 AM
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April 23, 2008
Bring Your Old Raincoats to Maker Faire
Bring your old raincoats to Maker Faire May 3 & 4 in San Mateo and Kendra Stanley of City Bag Trade will help you turn it into a waterproof shopping bag! You'll be able to find Kendra in the Maker Market area, Booth #905 (next to Recycleworks). Check out City Bag Trade for more info on Kendra's raincoat shopping bags.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 23, 2008 09:00 AM
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Audition for MAKE: TV at the Maker Faire!
Hey Crafters! If you are interested in auditioning for our new national TV series MAKE: TV, read the graphic above and come out to the Maker Faire to audition!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 23, 2008 02:00 AM
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April 16, 2008
Vida's Market - Now Accepting Vendor Applications
Vida's Market is now accepting vendor applications for their Summer Market on Saturday, May 31st in NYC. Vida's Market the first market in New York City dedicated to selling handcrafted, original items for children, babies and expecting moms. We provide a place where up-and-coming designers can show their work to the public.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 16, 2008 01:00 AM
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April 15, 2008
CraftStylish.com
Check out the brand new CraftStylish.com, a site that's filled with a variety of craft projects from knitting, crochet, to jewelry-making. Our crafty friends are contributing articles so check out Susan Beal's Wire 101 article and Linda Permann's Crochet Lesson: Crocheting in the Round.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 15, 2008 10:00 AM
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April 14, 2008
The Girlie Show - Now Accepting Vendor Applications
Applications are now available for The Girlie Show in Oklahoma City on November 7-8 at the Farmer's Public Market building. The show features 40 artist booths, with shared booth spaces available for co-applicants. Attendance has grown each year since the show's inception in 2004, with last year's attendance exceeding 1800 on Friday night. In 2006, the Girlie Show grew to a two-day show, adding Saturday afternoon as a more low-key family-friendly option to the Friday night party atmosphere. Its unique nature, fun concept and growing popularity have gained The Girlie Show national recognition and the show is drawing more and more artists from all over the country. Download the PDF application here before the application deadline of August 22nd.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 14, 2008 09:00 PM
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April 13, 2008
Softies for Mirabel
Last year Mike's window in Melbourne, Australia displayed 200 handmade softies that were donated to The Mirabel Foundation which supports the children of families affected by substance abuse. This year Softies for Mirabel would like to ask you for a softie contribution. Read on for more info and check out the Flickr group.
From Meet Me at Mikes:
This year, we're getting started early. We'd love you to make softie - and thank you very much if you contributed last time! - and send it to Mikes. If you're not sure what a softie is - it's a contemporary term for a soft toy - and can be sewn, knitted or crocheted!
The softies will be displayed in our window from June 1st to September 1st. A selection of Softies will be auctioned online from July 27th. The remaining softies will be donated to The Mirabel Foundation's Christmas Appeal and will go to some extra good kids! All funds raised from the auction (except listing fees and postage) will be donated to Mirabel.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 13, 2008 11:00 AM
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April 4, 2008
Winner of CRAFT:06!
Congratulations to Kelli who has just won herself the latest issue of CRAFT Magazine, vol 6 from yesterdays giveaway! Thanks to everyone who entered!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 4, 2008 09:00 PM
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April 3, 2008
Winner of Bead Simple Giveaway
Congratulations to Seraphimgirl for winning the book, Bead Simple by Susan Beal in our giveaway yesterday! Thanks to everyone who entered! Visit the Bead Simple web site to keep up to date with upcoming events, book news, and project tutorials.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 3, 2008 10:30 PM
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Meet the Monsters from CRAFT: 06
You've seen them on the latest issue of CRAFT: 06 -- the fun, furry, colorful monsters that are featured in Moxie's project, "Hand-Sewn Free-Range Monsters". Luckily, I booked an appointment waaay in advance to catch up with the monsters and find out how life is treating these busy crafty creatures!
If you haven't had a chance yet to check out CRAFT:06, one lucky random Craftzine winner will win a copy! Just leave a comment to this post by 8am on Friday, April 4th. Also, make sure to enter in your email address in the comment form field (will not be published). The winner will be announced Friday evening on the CRAFT blog.
And without further ado, here's the interview with the monsters! Enjoy!
1) Now that you all are supermodel cover monsters gracing the latest issue of CRAFT: 06, how has fame been treating you?
Mason: I'll take that one. I'd have to say that the fans are what this is all about. When I'm out at the grocery store, buying lemons or something, and some kid comes up and asks for my autograph, it feels great. That kid, he looks up to me, you know?
Francis: I don't like to be bothered while I eat.
Kenneth: Why do you need lemons, Mason?
Mason: Jeez, it doesn't have to be lemons -- it could be any fruit, or vegetable, even. I just love making a difference.
2) Rudolpho, you make it all look so easy. How did you have the strength to hold up all your friends and still pose for the camera?
Rudolpho: Thanks for noticing, Natalie. While handling that kind of weight and looking so freaking good would be catastrophic for the average monster, I'm not the average monster. I trained for...
Todd: Um, I'm really sorry to interrupt here, but that was done with wires. I don't think you can lift 7 monsters when your "training" consists solely of reading sci-fi novels at the park. No offense, Rudolpho.
Natalie: Rudolpho, would you like to respond?
Rudolpho: I guess I do remember some wires now that you mention it, but I still have a lump where Kenneth kicked me in the head and that has to count for something.
Kenneth: I SAID it was an ACCIDENT!!
Todd: Anyway, do you know what it's like to hang upside down for three hours? I swear, my hats wouldn't fit for like a week after that.
3) Mason, you were selected to be the model for the project tutorial. How did you feel "exposing yourself" like that to the craft world?
Mason: You know, Natalie, I had to do some soul searching on that. It's not easy to be that vulnerable, knowing that these photos are gonna be seen by the coolest crafters in the world. But the photographer and staff were really supportive. They explained that it was going to be tasteful, a crucial part of the tutorial. I figured, hey, I'm made of towels and stuffing, just like everybody else. What do I have to be embarrassed about?
4) Now that you're famous, will there be any special appearances we can look forward to? Your fans want to meet you!
Diane: We love to bite the people, so...
Bernice: You mean meet the people?
Diane: Oh, right. We love to meet the people, so we're going down to Maker Faire in May. We'll be there to accept hugs and candy and...
Bernice: We'll be there to say hi and spread the love. I can't wait, but I'm not looking forward to the drive.
Peter: I call front seat!
Rudolpho: No way!
Bernice: Natalie, thanks for the chat and everything. I think it's nap time.
Natalie: Thanks Monsters! See you at Maker Faire!
From the pages of CRAFT:06
Hand-Sewn Free-Range Monsters by Moxie, pgs 60-67. Preview the project in our Digital Edition or subscribe to CRAFT Magazine now for just $34.95 (US) a year!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 3, 2008 08:00 AM
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March 28, 2008
"Safe Sparkle" Rally in Burbank, April 8
So it turns out that talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres hates glitter. Can you imagine? Naturally this doesn't sit well with Kathy Cano-Murillo--aka the Crafty Chica--who is spearheading a movement to win Ellen over to the sparkly side. It all starts with a glitter-positive rally (complete with craft supplies from Duncan) outside Ellen's television studio in Burbank on April 8. I'll be there supporting the cause in a glitter-painted CRAFT teeshirt, alongside the Crafty Chica herself, members of the LA Craft Mafia, and fun folks like TLC's Mark Montano (author of The Big-Ass Book of Crafts) and Cathie Filian from DIY's Creative Juice! If you'd like to join us, just come on by Ellen's studio at 3000 West Alameda Ave. in Burbank, CA at 12 noon on April 8. For a little more background on this, here's Kathy's open letter to Ellen, from her blog:
"I love you. I've always loved you. So much that I've always had your back through goods times and bad. I love you because you preach love, kindness and equality for all people and things! Which is why your recent segment broke my heart!Please don't try to get glitter banned! I happen to be a fan of glitter because I feel it shines light both literally and metaphorically. Light is good because it gives people a sense of wonder and hope that they might need at that very moment.
OK, I can totally understand your points - BUT you are talking about "loose" glitter. Please understand that is just one (the most well known) kind of glitter. Not all glitters are the same.
Please don't pass judgment on all glitters based on this one type. Yes, loose glitter can be a headache to deal with. It has no shame, it sticks from person to person, thing to thing, with no remorse. And um, yes, I use it faithfully. And secretly, I kinda like it when one of my flecks spreads to someone else!
HOWEVER - I'm a preacher of "safe sparkle". I teach many workshops and have met many people who don't like loose glitter either, so I educate them on loose glitter alternatives. And I think if you knew about these, you might find it in your heart to come to love glitter."
For more info on the rally, you can check out the press release on the Crafty Chica diary--feel free to comment and let her know if you'll be there!
WHAT: Safe Sparkle Glitter Rally
WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
TIME: Noon to ???
WHERE: NBC Studios, 3000 West Alameda Avenue in Burbank, Calif.
WHO: Anyone who wants to help Ellen find her inner glitter! All are welcome!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Mar 28, 2008 12:00 PM
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March 25, 2008
Craft Con Registration - Deadline Extended to Wednesday, March 26
Hi Crafters! The application deadline for Craft Con 2008 has been extended to tomorrow - Wednesday, March 26th! Craft Con is a business development conference for the craft community and will be held in San Francisco from April 4th-6th. The three day even will be filled with panels focused on sharing business ideas as well as other important craft issues.
There's been some technical difficulty with the site, so if you previously registered and didn't get an email copy of your registration or a email response, your application may not have gone through! You'll need to fill the application online again.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Mar 25, 2008 04:30 PM
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Now Casting: Teen Crafting Show
Cathie and Steve from DIY's Creative Juice are now casting for a new TV show focused on teen crafters. They'd love to hear from teens who make fun, cutting-edge crafts--check out their blog for the whole scoop on how to throw your (presumably handmade!) hat in the ring.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Mar 25, 2008 01:00 PM
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