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View entire thread: Crafty Supply Swap Fundraiser 8/07 - Seattle

Posted by Countess on 2007-07-11 03:43:53      Post Subject: Crafty Supply Swap Fundraiser 8/07 - Seattle



Crafty Supply Swap Fundraiser 8/07

We’ve got one heck of a Crafty Supply Swap planned for you this time around!

We have local trading superstar Rosalie Gale of “bARTer Sauce” fame trading with us, Ginger from our fundraiser recipient Ginger’s Pet Rescue will be joining us to tell us about all the special doggies that need our help, we’re going to have a special networking table hosted by the Seattle Craft Mafia, and as usual there will be snacks galore! So join us for a fun filled afternoon of trading, networking, and snacking! And remember, we’re doing it for the doggies!

So… what IS the Crafty Supply Swap, you ask? Well it’s only Seattle’s funnest trading extravaganza ever! Remember when you bought a bunch of cool crafty stuff that you thought for sure you'd make into that super cool thing you had an idea for? But somehow, you never got around to making it. Now that cool crafty stuff is just collecting dust or getting shuffled from one storage bin to another. Face it, you're never gonna make that super cool thing.

So, what to do with all that crafty goodness? SWAP IT!!!!

Come for an afternoon of pre-holiday trading, chatting, snacking and fun!
What can you bring? Anything you've got!

*fabric remnants
*paper scraps
*leftover fragrance/essential oils
*old beads
*unused string, cord, ribbon
*outdated packaging materials
*wood chips
*recycled wrapping paper
*gift boxes/storage boxes
*jewelry findings
*knickknacks
*gizmos
*equipment/tools

Bring anything you have that you didn't get around to using and probably never will. Maybe someone else has something that you WILL use!

Help each other and yourselves by clearing out your old craft supplies and offering them up for grabs!

Have fun trading with other crafters. See old friends, make new friends, get cool stuff, and know that you are contributing to a good cause!

And speaking of causes, Ginger’s Pet Rescue (www.gingerspetrescue.org) is an amazing service that to date has saved 394 dogs’ lives, this year alone! Ginger specializes in death row dogs, those that are in immediate danger of being put down. Ginger will be on hand at the Crafty Supply Swap to talk about what she does and to answer any questions you might have. Ginger would appreciate doggie contributions of any kind that you can provide to help care for these rescued dogs.

bARTer Sauce will also be joining the Crafty Supply Swap this year with Saucey goodness for all. bARTer Sauce is a trading experiment for art and odd objects that was supposed to last one year -- but is already well on its way to year two. The basic idea was to start with one item, in this case, an old laptop, and trade it for something else. Then take what was gotten from the laptop and trade it for something different. And on and on and on.

Bring something you've made (or something weird that you want to get rid of) to the Crafty Supply Swap and trade with The Sauce You'll get a write up in the Sauce's weekly (or every other weekly) blog. All you need is the item, a witty (not required) story about the item or how you got it and the willingness to be photographed with The Sauce.

For more information about bARTer Sauce, visit: www.bartersauce.com. You'll find the items currently up for trade, a history of past trades and stories, as well as the rules for trading. You can also find Rosalie’s blog, where she occasionally writes up witty anecdotes about her trades, here: http://blog.myspace.com/Iloveunicornsmorethanyou



As if all this wasn’t enough, Seattle’s own Craft Mafia will be hosting a networking table just for YOU! There will be resource info, Q&A, and business ideas and info to help you with your crafty biz!



Snacks and beverages will also be provided to make the day just THAT much more festive!

Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007

Time: 2:30-6:00pm

Location: Ballard Library
5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
Seattle , WA 98107

$8 donation, 50% of which goes to Ginger's Pet Rescue. www.gingerspetrescue.org

To reserve your trading spot, and help our furry friends,
please send $8.75 via Paypal to iheartrummage@hotmail.com

OR

make out a check for $8.00 and send it to:

IHR
21213 4th Ave W
Bothell, WA 98021

Deadline for reservation: July 31, 2007

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View entire thread: Mafia Made Holiday Craftacular!

Posted by Petaluma Craft Mafia on 2008-11-23 17:44:06      Post Subject: Mafia Made Holiday Craftacular!

Dreams of holiday tinsel and Sugar Plum fairies waltzing through your head? Have you ever wanted to meet Bumble the abominable snowman from "Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer?" Stir that together with a sprinkle of Nightmare before Christmas and you have Mafia Made HOLIDAY CRAFTACULAR! - http://www.holidaycraftacular.com. You can bet your candy-cane striped toe socks, we've got another crazy show planned!

The Petaluma Craft Mafia is pleased to announce our first annual holiday show, "Mafia Made HOLIDAY CRAFTACULAR" to debut on Saturday, December 13th from eleven to five at the Petaluma Veteran's Hall.

Our first show CRAFTALUMA was such a success, we keep getting requests for when we would have another show, so we decided to put together a holiday show with some of the most talented DIY'ers, crafty crafters and kick-ass artisans we could assemble - that includes you!

We will have plenty of crafty how-to demos from many of our inspiring and talented vendors. Mojo talented and local live entertainment from the ever-fresh and pretty dang crafty themselves, Bluebellies and adorable Gabby LaLa. You'll be thrilled to know that the Petaluma Craft Mafia plans to have another crafty raffle. **Vendors, (please send us your swag and any goodies you would love some lucky person to have to promote your wares and your crafty company). Swag bags to the first 50 folks through the door. Our theme is a Retro Winter Wonderland with a hint of kitsch and a bit of underground fantasical Holiday flavor going on -remember, this ain't your dear granny's craft show. Bumble the Abominable snow man may drop by and take pictures with the young folk...and you never know who else....

Get your Holiday Shopping done in one fell swoop, and come away inspired by our crafty cast of characters this year at Mafia Made HOLIDAY CRAFTACULAR.


** VENDORS: Vendors, applications are now available, Send me an e-mail (here or at cheryl@petalumacraftmafia.com) and I can forward you an application. FYI: This show is for Crafty, DIY, craft and art, items only, no re-sale or multi-level marketing items, thank you!
** SPONSORS: Please contact cheryl@petalumacraftmafia.com if you are interested in sponsorship and/demo table.

Show attendees and adoring public: We heart you! Thanks for coming out to support your crafty famiglia and their friends at CRAFTALUMA, and making our first show such a success. We couldn't have done it without you!

HOLIDAY CRAFTACULAR starts at noon and admission is 2 dollars. You will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of our awesome crafty prizes, and if you bring a toy for our "Toys for Tots" you will automatically get another chance at the raffle. Children under 16 are free. Crafto'licious swag bags for the first 100 folks through the door!

Come on down and meet Petaluma's Crafty famiglia, we'll have a jolly 'ol tinse'licious time!

Cheers,

Cheryl and the PCM


"Mafia Made" HOLIDAY CRAFTACULAR
Saturday, 11-5 December 13th, 2008
Petaluma Veteran's Memorial Hall
1094 Petaluma Boulevard South
Petaluma, CA 94952



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View entire thread: Welcome new co-editors!!

Posted by lance on 2006-09-11 20:59:18      Post Subject: Welcome new co-editors!!

I would like to welcome Christy Petterson and Nancy Flynn as the two new co-editors of getcrafty.com! Effective immediately, Nancy and Christy will be taking over Jean's previous role on get crafty.

W had big shoes to fill. First of all, thanks to Jean for helping us by recommending Nancy and Christy. Based on the getcrafty.com’s members’ feedback, it was important for us to continue Jean’s vision for this website, and Christy and Nancy, both long time committed members of getcrafty.com, will be fantastic co-editors. I would also like to thank all of the community members who have offered to help and made suggestions over the past week. The caliber and commitment of members of the getcrafty.com community never ceases to amaze me.

I know many of you are familiar with Nancy and Christy, but I thought I would post some more information just to give you a bit of background on both Nancy and Christy.

Nancy Flynn has been a member of Get Crafty since October 2004, and has written the Dilettante Crafter column since August of 2005. She credits Get Crafty with inspiring her to quit her day job and follow her dream of a more creative life. Thanks to the inspiration and support of the Get Crafty community she has written a craft book for teens that will be published in 2007 and has another in the works for 2008. She also designs a line of handbags (which she sells in local boutiques and craft fairs in Northern California) named after her Get Crafty handle belle epoque.

Craftiness and Christy Petterson go way back. In the 80s she constantly had an in-the-works friendship bracelet pinned to her jeans. Today she creates clothes and accessories for her line called ‘a bardis’ and plans the Indie Craft Experience with two other Atlanta designers. The Indie Craft Experience is a craft market and fashion show that takes place twice a year with participants from all over the country. Christy has been a member of Get Crafty since November of 2003 and has written a column on the site called “how to by ceebee” since August of 2005. She also travels to shows in other cities to sell her creations and you can come meet her at the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago (September 16 + 17) and Crafty Bastards in D.C. (October 1). www.abardis.com

Please join me in wishing all the best to Christy and Nancy!

Lance

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View entire thread: Please vote for Mignonette for Craftiest Bastard!

Posted by kkofibru on 2008-09-19 12:04:01      Post Subject: Please vote for Mignonette for Craftiest Bastard!

HI!
The Washington City Paper and Urban Outfitters nominated my label, Mignonette Designs, for their "Craftiest B*stard" independent designer contest - i don't know what the winner gets but I want it to be me! Please please please go to the City Paper website (address is below) and cast your vote for Mignonette! And tell all your friends!
It's true, I am lagging sorely behind a couple of vendors, but it's nice to know people like my pieces enough to vote.
Okay, back to work.
xoxoxoxo Kpoene'

Here is the voting address:
<a>http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/display.php?id=36142</a>


Hello Crafty B*stards!


Craftiest B*stard Contest: Vote Now
Washington City Paper and Urban Outfitters want you to vote for your favorite 2008 Crafty B*stards vendor!

10 vendors from 10 different craftegories have been selected by City Paper Staff based on construction, creativity, originality of product and use of materials. From those 10, you can vote for the one who you think should be crowned the Craftiest B*stard.

Cast your vote online through Wednesday, October 1st.

Here are the 10 City Paper picks (in no particular order) that you can vote for:
Craftiest Jewelry - Alitas Jewelry
Craftiest Designs - El Jefe Design
Craftiest Home Decor - Bright Lights Little City
Craftiest Beauty Products - Biggs and Featherbelle
Craftiest Plush - My Paper Crane
Craftiest Clothing Line - Mignonette Designs
Craftiest Accessories - Cherrybox Studios
Craftiest Paper Products - Goshdarnknit
Craftiest Kid's Line - Sheriff Peanut
Craftiest Illustrations - Jamie Zollars


Want more? Get your daily crafty fix on the Crafty B*stards' Cut The Craft blog, be our friend on MySpace , join our Facebook group and follow our every move on Twitter . Plan your Crafty shopping with the vendor gallery and festival map .

-The Crafty B*stards Crew-
Kim & Sara

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View entire thread: community guidelines

Posted by jean on 2005-05-23 13:12:19      Post Subject: community guidelines

hey there,

in response to some recent complaints, i have created a new community guidelines page, which you can see by clicking here: http://www.getcrafty.com/home_community.php

**********
The Forum and Blog Codes of Honor
Here are the rules we live by here.

Get Crafty is a place for sharing your creativity, thoughts, dreams, plans, craft project updates or what you ate for breakfast. That said:

Please do not use your blog as an advertising tool. Even if your company is super-bitchen crafty-tastic, the blogs are meant to build community, not businesses. (We are working on a tool that can help you sell your stuff online called etsy.com, due to go live this summer.)

Please refrain from pornography, unless it is highly crafty.

Please do not use a flashing, animated avatar. It hurts our eyes.

Please do not post super-duper huge photos. It takes too long to download.

Please post your comments on other people's blogs and respond to forums. It's a nice thing to do.

Please have fun.

Moderators


There are a number of amazing moderators. Please respect, honor and worship them.

Forum Moderators
We love sarabell and are waiting for her bio! I will update this soon.
Craftista maka10 likes to describe her life as: WONDERFUL!
Amanda Rybin (aka for_esme) is an undergrad studying Art History and English, and her favorite creative activities include writing, cooking, knitting, and thrifting.


Blog Moderators
Sunni Johnson (aka lecandypoprock) is a business student in Atlanta, GA, who has amateur skills in web design, screen printing and knitting and loves baby animals, kid power and Glass Candy.
Kate Kerr (AKA saffronwoman) is a Stay-at-home unschooling mom, a wife and an artist/craftster.

Please PM the moderators by their get crafty names if you have any questions or concerns.

Technical Concerns


If you are looking for technical answers to your questions, such as how to post photos or PM (private message) a get crafty user or moderator, please see our FAQ: http://www.getcrafty.com/faq.php

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View entire thread: craft books for sale or swap

Posted by stellagal78 on 2005-08-19 11:36:19      Post Subject: craft books for sale or swap

Hi everyone,
I have some craft books I am looking to sell or swap for:

Crafty Girl Fun & Games: Things to Make and Do (Traig, Jennifer. Crafty Girl.) by Traig, Jennifer; Balmain, Julianne
Used - Like New $5.00

Crafty Girl: Beauty by Traig, Jennifer; Balmain, Julianne
1 Used - Very Good $7.00

Crafty Girl Accessories: Things to Make and Do (Traig, Jennifer. Crafty Girl.) Used - Like New $8.00

These are oriented for teenagers or those looking for super easy craft projects
E-mail me if you are interested in buying or swaping!

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View entire thread: Crafty Bastards 2008 - September 28, DC!

Posted by TuffJess on 2008-09-21 19:15:46      Post Subject: Crafty Bastards 2008 - September 28, DC!

The 5th Annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair will take place Sunday, September 28th from 10am-5pm at the Marie Reed Learning Center in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. The first 5,000 shoppers will receive a free Crafty Bastards tote bag to help carry all their crafty purchases!

Vendor list: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards/vendors/2008-dc/

Festival map: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards/2008/images/crafty-dc-2008-map.pdf

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View entire thread: L.A. Craft Mafia May Meetup w/guest Sonya Nimri 5/27/08

Posted by Mucha Muchacha on 2008-05-14 14:48:04      Post Subject: L.A. Craft Mafia May Meetup w/guest Sonya Nimri 5/27/08

Hey everyone, the next L.A. Craft mafia meetup will be at 7pm on Tuesday May 27th at Saints and Sinners Lounge in West L.A. This month's meetup will feature author and all around crafty lady Sonya Nimri hosting a bead demo. Sonya is the author of "Just for the Frill of It" and the new "Beadalicious". You may also know her from her fun website www.sonyastyle.com

What is an L.A. Craft Mafia Meetup? It's a free monthly evening of fun with the goal of spreading crafty love throughout our community! You don't need to be a member, anyone with a crafty spirit is welcome. Come out, grab a drink from the bar and join us for fun and craft! Go to our site www.losangelescraftmafia.com and join our mailing list to receive a weekly email about our meetups, upcoming indie craft shows and MORE. Tell your crafty friends!

L.A. Craft Mafia Meetup!
Tues May 27th 2008 @ 7:00pm
Saints and Sinners Lounge (21+)
10899 Venice Blvd
W. Los Angeles, Ca 90034
www.SaintsAndSinnersLounge.net

There's plenty of parking on the neighboring residential streets

See you there!

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View entire thread: Craftland Craft Show!

Posted by kitschykoo on 2004-08-31 03:48:12      Post Subject: Craftland Craft Show!

Just wanted to spread the word about the Craftland craft show to all of the crafty folk on get crafty. Check it out!

Craftland is back for its third glittery year!
Applications are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual Craftland, a contemporary craft show in Providence, Rhode Island featuring an eclectic assortment of fine crafts and cutting-edge, quirky handmade items. Proceeds from Craftland benefit New Urban Arts www.newurbanarts.org , a free art studio program for Providence high school students. Craftland operates for five weeks in November and December at a retail space in Providence, Rhode Island and sells unique and unusual handmade items on consignment. Artist need not be present to sell their work. Artists drop off or ship their work to Craftland and Craftland displays and sells the work – like a consignment store or gallery. Artists receive 60% of the retail price on items sold, 30% goes to the cost of running the show, and 10% goes to New Urban Arts.

To download a Craftland Artists Application which includes all of the nitty gritty details please visit www.craftlandshow.com
Applications are due by September 10, 2004 POSTMARK DEADLINE

Most of the artists participating in Craftland live in New England, but we also accept work from artists throughout the United States. To keep Craftland fresh and irresistible, we seek a range of people to participate. Whether you have participated in craft shows before, are an art school student or have made nifty things but never sold them, we want to hear from you! Over 100 local and far away artists participated in Craftland 2003 -- teenagers to grandmothers, professionals to first-timers. We encourage artists to view Craftland as an opportunity for whimsical craft exploration. Some artists have created limited-edition new work exclusively for Craftland, and others have experimented with techniques outside their usual work (painters who made puppets, jewelers who made holiday ornaments, and chefs who made magnets). Other artists sell the prints, jewelry or books they produce year-round.

Craftland is about the love of making things, the pleasure of having one's own creative practice and the celebration of all things crafty. And it supports a great cause! Please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested in participating this year.

Thanks and Get Crafty!

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View entire thread: any urban alternative crafters on long island??

Posted by iamsonotcool on 2008-05-14 14:37:22      Post Subject: any urban alternative crafters on long island??

howdy there crafters:)
just droppin a line to see if there are any crafty chica's on long island or in the area who could send me in the right direction to find some places or fairs to vend??? i know about the artists and fleas in brooklyn but i dont know anyone who has done the events and so i am hesitant to spend the limited funds that i have on a table fee and then not sell anything. that would be a bummer. i also heard about the brownstone fleas in brooklyn but again i dont know much about it and so i am at a standstill. and i keep wondering to myself... there's gotta be some crafty ladies on long island. there's a licrafters.com forum that i checked out and the people were nice but nothing came out of it. alas. im still without a venue and without the right people to start up a monthly or bi weekly crafty set up. i know a bunch of places we could have events and i make all kinds of urban crafty stuff. so anyone wanna try and do something with me or have any advice on what i should do? i appreciate all your help and i thank you all in advance:)
peace and falafel
cheryl:)

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View entire thread: THE PETALUMA CRAFT MAFIA PRESENTS: CRAFTALUMA

Posted by Petaluma Craft Mafia on 2008-05-15 13:01:14      Post Subject: THE PETALUMA CRAFT MAFIA PRESENTS: CRAFTALUMA

The Petaluma Craft Mafia is proud to announce that our own homegrown "Craftaluma" will take place on Sunday, June 29th, 2008 from noon until 5:00 PM. The show will feature local crafters, artists and passionate do-it-yourself-ers (DIY'ers) with hand-made offerings ranging from toys, home accessories, purses, clothing and other accessories, stationery and hand printed greetings, paintings and baby products, bath and beauty products to jewelry, and much more. Shoppers will also get a chance to , participate in crafty demos, make n' takes. Peek into the future and have your fortune told by Madame Kat. See local artists at work. Digg the tunes of local musicians and bands. Awesome goodie bags for the first 50 attendees and raffle tickets are available. Admission to non-vendors is 1 dollar.

Attention Crafty Vendors, wish to strut your awesome crafty stuff? Applications are now available for your convenience to submit online at http://www.craftaluma.com. Vendor application deadline is June 10th. For more info, please see our website or contact petalumacraftmafia@yahoo.com.

Craftaluma, "The Greatest Show on Earth."
June 29th, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Petaluma Veteran's Memorial Hall
1094 South Petaluma Boulevard
Petaluma, CA 94952

Come on down and meet the "notoriously crafty" Petaluma Craft Mafia. (We promise to behave).

See you there!

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View entire thread: O yes I'm so CrAfTy but o so SaD.

Posted by [SaD]CrAfTy on 2004-09-27 17:36:51      Post Subject: O yes I'm so CrAfTy but o so SaD.

Well I'm CrAfTy and I love Bikini's and underwear,..
Talking about getting CrAfTy playing around with those things is really a great thing to do! :)
Some of you will understand my language,some of you just don't.
Sorry girls, holla to the sad-team then. :)
I just checked out this website wich has more crafty stuf on it!
http://www.sad-team.com
Thanks for the big welcome by the way!

Am I on the wrong forum? ,... Damn those Martini's again!

See You! thanks

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View entire thread: Looking for Chicago Crafters

Posted by ChristineRenee on 2006-04-26 13:24:58      Post Subject: Looking for Chicago Crafters

I am putting together a list of crafty businesses in the Chicago area to use in an ad that will run in CROQ zine under a banner that says "Support Chicago Crafters."

I want the most comprehensive list possible, so if you have a crafty business in Chicago (or know someone who does) please send me an IM or--better yet--list it here so everyone on Get Crafty can see it too.

I need
--company name
--URL (your own and/or your shop on Etsy)
--a short description of what you sell

Thanks!

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View entire thread: Petaluma Craft Mafia Memberships

Posted by Petaluma Craft Mafia on 2008-01-13 13:34:10      Post Subject: Petaluma Craft Mafia Memberships

Happy New Year Everyone,


Time for resolutions and to start the year anew with fresh crafty possibilites.

The Petaluma Craft Mafia is currently accepting applications for membership. We are part of the extented familia of our crafty sisters the Craft Mafia. www.craftmafia.com

We are a talented and diverse group of independent business owners and crafters looking for friendly DIY crafty business owners for potential membership who live in the Petaluma area.

If you are interested in joining the famiglia you can contact us at cheryl @petalumacraftmafia.com. www.petalumacraftmafia.com.

Here's to a fabulous new year. Cheers!

Cheryl Aronson
Petaluma Craft Mafia

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View entire thread: craft meet-up austin, tx - february 6

Posted by peppermintsquare on 2005-01-29 10:34:07      Post Subject: craft meet-up austin, tx - february 6

Please excuse cross-postings...

Crafty Meet-Up
Sunday, February 6th
1:00 - 4:00ish pm
The Work*Shop
1211 West Sixth Street, Suite 400
Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 473-ARTS (2787)

Just bring whatever crafty project you happen to be working on, snacks and beverages (wine and beer are okay too!). If you don't have a specific project to bring, never fear - you can purchase a kit at the Work*Shop to work on that night.

***We will also be doing a craft supply swap on this date. Bring any crafty supplies that you no longer need and trade for supplies that you do need.

The group list can be found here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ausglitterati

Hope to see you there!

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View entire thread: PLEASE READ FIRST

Posted by brdgt on 2007-02-18 17:30:31      Post Subject: PLEASE READ FIRST

"Girls Gone Crafty" is not a classified section, nor is it advertising space.

If you have a crafty business, blog, or etsy shop please add it to the existing thread: Crafty Business Links - list 'em here!.

This community is not about "hit and run" advertising - we all love to buy handmade stuff, but don't appreciate it when you just use our community as free advertising. We like to buy from other community members who have made an investment in this community.

The primary purpose of this forum is sharing your accomplishments and creating a community. Did you have an article published? Tell us about it! Did you get your pattern accepted by Knitty? Give us the link! Did you have a great experience at a craft fair? Share your wisdom! Are you having trouble setting up your online store? Ask the community!

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View entire thread: L.A. Craft Mafia's February Craft Meet-Up!

Posted by Mucha Muchacha on 2008-02-14 16:57:45      Post Subject: L.A. Craft Mafia's February Craft Meet-Up!

Ok, mark your calendars for our next crafty meet-up!

It's going to be on Tuesday Feb 19th 7pm-10pm at Bigfoot Lodge. This meet-up is for crafties like yourself who'd like to learn about becoming a member or just wanna come out to have a good time with us! The fabulous Morgan Kessler of "I Wish I Had a Penguin Friend" will be doing this month's craft demo: "How to make a wire tree". So go grab your crafty friends, come out, grab a drink from the bar, giggle and talk crafty with everyone! Last months meet-up was a TON of fun;)

Here's the info:
Bigfoot Lodge
3172 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, Ca 90039
323-662-9227
www.bigfootlodge.com/LAhome.html
There is plenty of well lit metered parking on Los Feliz Blvd that's FREE after 6pm, YES! There is also loads of free parking on the neighboring residential streets.

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View entire thread: online sketchbook to share & scarf drive!

Posted by isis on 2004-10-18 23:47:26      Post Subject: online sketchbook to share & scarf drive!

Hey ladies!

I have been away from Get Crafty for soooo long (like the old days, old site). It is so nice to see everything so busy and happening around here! *smile* I am going to peek around more often again!

I just thought I would share my new illo & crafty blog, incase anyone is interested in peeking. I am throwing a scarf drive (all proceeds are going to my local woman's shelter (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada). Is anyone interested in knitting & donating a scarf to women in need? If so, feel free to contact me and I can tell you more info.

Hope I am not taking away from any other knitting for charity type drives on the go. I had a couple stitch and bitch nights last week that were super successful (I taught many gals to knit!)

my online sketchbook:
http://www.redkite.ca/amanda/

general info about scarf drive:
http://www.redkite.ca/amanda/archives/000022.html

take care!
isis, aka elvira on old get crafty, aka amanda

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View entire thread: News & Events Page

Posted by Nancy Flynn on 2007-03-28 17:53:37      Post Subject: News & Events Page

Hello Craftistas!

We've started a new section on the homepage specifically for community news and events. We want this to be a place where you can find out about the latest news from fellow members and get the scoop on exciting crafty happenings all over the world.

The information in this section will be screened and posted by Christy and myself, and we want your input!

Feel free to send us:
*Your exciting crafty news-- did you publish an article or pattern in a magazine, zine or online publication? are you going to be on a tv show? anything else you want us to keep an eye out and give you a shout out for?
*Information about crafty events & happenings
*Calls for participants in craft fairs, shows or contests

This is *not* a space for:
*Advertising a business, promotion or sale (craft fairs or collective events are an exception)

Sound like you have some news or events for us? Please e-mail as much information as possible (including small thumbnail graphics if applicable) to:
nancy getcrafty com

We won't be able to reply to every e-mail or post every item we receive, but we'll be as inclusive as possible to keep everyone informed of the latest!

Feel free to PM with questions.

xo
Nancy & Christy

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View entire thread: Glitterati/get crafty webring update: PLEASE READ!

Posted by go-fish on 2005-06-22 16:27:40      Post Subject: Glitterati/get crafty webring update: PLEASE READ!

Hi everyone. I am the manageress of the glitterati/getcrafty webring which has been around for a few years now, and it is major need of some updating folks!
If you have a site on there, please go to ring surf, log in with your password, and make sure your listing is updated! (If you need your password sent to you email me at: webring@fivegallonbucket.net.)
I need to have a current URL for you, a current email, and you probably want to have a current description of your site up too! Also I need everyone to double check their source code and make sure they have their id number on the ring code (where it says id= usually)
If you aren't a member of get crafty or glitter anymore then you won't be reading this, obviously, but if you happen to know that someone isn't participating on get crafty (or glitter) anymore maybe you could give me a heads up so that I can take them off the ring. I have considered keeping people on there as honorary glitterati but I have decided not to. I really think the webring can be a nice resource, and I know people often want to "shop glitterati" so I want to keep the ring from being bloated. So, that being said, I am only going to keep sites on the ring that have the code up! Every site that doesn't have the ringcode will be taken off the ring, even if I know you are around get crafty. If you put the code back on your site please submit it again and I will get you on there.

And of course, if this is the first you have heard about the Glitterati webring, and you want to be on it, please feel free to submit your site here. http://www.fivegallonbucket.net/glitteratti.html
You can submit your web shop, blog, what have you. I usually go through and put new sites on the ring once a month, so please be patient.

I think that is everything. I am, of course, cross-posting this over at Supernaturale.

Thanks everybody!

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View entire thread: Friend finder Austin Texas

Posted by TrashyNiki on 2004-09-15 21:43:49      Post Subject: Friend finder Austin Texas

Hey all Austinites! I am going to post here, figured I cant lose anything.

Im looking for a few friends or even one good one that shares the same things I do, values and such. I am in North Austin area, well Leander area actually. I moved back here 6 years ago.

I have had some good friends over the years, but moves, babies, have taken every single friend, best friends I had. And I am getting tired of meeting flakey people, who use you untill something better comes along. I would LOVE to find a good friend, best friend even, who shares the love of getting crafty, trying to juggle a family, make a biz happen, clean house, and go out everyonce in awile.

I have a family, with 2 kids, I am 28, well 29 on Saturday, I love getting crafty, I love and have animals, like going out when $ affords, I love to dance, country dancing is my favorite, and if you cant but want to learn, well I bet I can give a darn good try teaching you. But when $ is short, well getting together doing crafty stuff, watching movies with kids piled on laps, manicures, anything fun is good.

I have a few friends, who live in south Austin, and its just to hard to get together enough to really make a friendship grow. Im a faithful friend, always got your back, a shoulder to cry on, advice when asked for, an ear to listen, but I wear my heart on my sleeve, and most of the greatest friendships ive had have been soul mate types. Id love someone who when everyone is going out, but you or I couldnt, well, wed stay behind so no one feels left out and alone. Get what I am trying to say? All of my best friends have been Virgos, as am I. Im not into jealousy, spitefulness, worlds just too short for that. I am just looking for a fellow square peg in this round world.

SO if this is something that maybe calls to you, or youre just intrested in getting to know me better, let me know. I am not shallow, whats on the outside is no matter to me, I have tattoos and piercings, but go to church...

Send me an email at Intexas2stay@aol.com. You never know!

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View entire thread: New Crafty TV show looking to cast guests.

Posted by cathie_Filian on 2008-02-02 13:53:10      Post Subject: New Crafty TV show looking to cast guests.

Hi Crafty Peeps,

My name is Cathie Filian and I produce and co-host Creative Juice on DIY and HGTV. Our production company is looking for young adult & teen crafters for a new "untitled" craft show. This show will be guest based - so you could be the star of the show. :)

We are seeking crafty guests from all over the USA and will begin the process with DVD submissions. The DVD's are not for air on TV they are for casting purposes. Fear not if you don't have access to a video camera. Just send a photo of yourself (big Smile) holding or showing off your handmade items.

Here are a few guidelines:

You should have high energy and great style. Show off your style - flaunt it!

Your crafts should be cutting edge current - think Urban Outfitters or MTV!

You can make anything from room decor, jewelry, clothing, soap making, knitted and crochet goods, lip balm, art, etc. The most important thing is that you know your stuff and can explain how you make it in a clear and fun way.

Video Guidelines:

1.Have high energy and be yourself. State your name, where you are from, how long you have been crafting and what your craft project is. Try to hold your project in your hand or have it next to you and briefly explain to us how you made it. You can show a step or two on how you made it you want.

2.Try to keep the camera as smooth as possible (using a tripod helps) and make sure you have lots of light so we can see you.

3.Fashion tips for the camera: Please don't wear prints, all black (even if you are goth), white or red. Tattoos, elaborate hair dos, and punky attire are just fine.

4.Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes and should be submitted on DVD only. Tapes cannot be viewed. On the DVD please include your name, your craft, email, city, phone number and age if you are under 18.

Photo Guidelines:

1.Have a big smile in the photo. Try to hold your project in your hand or have it next to you. You can include a picture of you at a sewing machine or at your work station or in the process of making something.

2.Fashion tips for the camera: Please don't wear prints, all black (even if you are goth), white or red. Tattoos, elaborate hair dos, and punky attire are just fine.

3.Photos should be digital, high resolution and should be submitted in print and on a CD. On the back of the photo and on the CD please include your name, your craft, email, city, phone number and age if you are under 18.

Please mail to:

Untitled Craft Show
Cathie Filian
1531 Randall St
Glendale, CA 91201

Here are a few inks to who I am:

www.cathieandsteve.com
www.twobeesandapea.com
www.myspace.com/cathiefilian

Have a crafty day,

Cathie

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View entire thread: *Crafting for a Better World!* holiday craft drive

Posted by totinette on 2004-11-19 13:19:28      Post Subject: *Crafting for a Better World!* holiday craft drive

Crafting For A Better World
Portland Super Crafty has set out to save the world, and we need your help! We’re collecting donations of handmade items and craft supplies to give to some amazing organizations around Portland and could use your crafting superpowers. Please help us brighten the holiday and warm up the winter for some less fortunate men, women, and children by giving them the gift of craft!

Types of items to donate:
This is a comprehensive list of what the organizations could really use, but feel free to be creative and send in other items as well!

Handmade:
Dolls
Toys
Baby hats, blankets, etc.
Scarves
Hats
Mittens and gloves
Socks
Pillowcases
Blankets
Bedding
Warm clothing (knit sweaters, etc.)

Craft Supplies:
Non-toxic Paint
Acrylic Paint
Paint Brushes
Canvas
Drawing and watercolor paper
Crayons
Paper
Scissors (kid-friendly especially)
Glue
Glitter
Felt
Craft Foam
Modeling clay
Beads
Fabric
Sewing notions
Yarn
Knitting needles
Duct tape
Tape
Journal/Notebooks
Frames
Ribbons

Donations must be received by Monday, December 15.

Please send your items to:
Torie Nguyen
One Centerpointe Dr., Suite 550
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Questions? Email us at pdxsupercrafty@yahoo.com. If you live in the Portland area and would like to submit your donation in person, please drop us an email to make arrangements.

*If you would like a receipt for your donation, please include a note with your name, address, and the retail value of the item.

About the organizations:

The Goose Hollow Shelter

The Goose Hollow Family Shelter is a temporary emergency shelter for homeless families in the Portland metropolitan area. They take in anyone who has a child under the age of 18, as well as pregnant women. The shelter currently operates from November to May and is hoping to one day have the resources to stay open year round. In the evenings, they have “kid time” where volunteers lead the kids in various activities, one of which is crafting.

p:ear
http://www.pearmentor.org/

p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives.


Community Action Organization
http://www.communityaction4u.org/

Community Action exists to ensure that low-income families have a place to turn for help as they strive to get back on their feet and achieve a better life. They offer the following services: A Kid’s Domain: Before and after school care, Early Head Start/Head Start Preschool, Energy and Emergency Services, Homeless and Housing Services, Opening Doors: Maternity outreach and pregnancy support.


Buckman SUN School
http://www.sunschools.org
http://www.buckmansite.teacherhosting.com

Buckman Arts Magnet Elementary School is one of the community schools serviced by the SUN Program (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods). The mission of the SUN program is to improve the lives of children, their families and the community through partnering with local school communities to extend the school day with a variety of classes and develop schools as “community centers” in their neighborhoods. We are specifically asking for donations for their Winter Craft & Gift-making Night on Wednesday December 15th at Buckman Elementary School. Families are invited to return to school in the evening and create unique handmade gifts for the holidays with the help of parent volulteers and local artists (including the girls of Super Crafty!)

One more organization collecting craft supplies and handmade gifts is La Casa de las Madres, a San Francisco-based group that offers emergency services to women and their children escaping domestic violence.

They have women of all ages there, and children from newborn to age 18, so items of all sizes and colors would be welcome. They would take blankets, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves - all the standard handmade stuff. If you do not knit or crochet, you are welcome to sew any donations. Machine washable is good, so is warm wool, but they are not picky and would take anything. You are welcome to wrap stuff if you want, but please put a tag on the outside indicating what is inside, and the size, etc., and attaching a tag indicating the fabric content, care instructions, and maybe a little pick-me-up message would be wonderful.

They are also looking for donations of art and craft supplies - fabric, yarn, needles, paper, crayons, hooks, glue, markers, etc. NO magazines, they already have plenty.

http://www.lacasa.org/index.html
http://www.lacasa.org/wish_list.html

About La Casa: La Casa de las Madres offers emergency residential shelter to battered women and their children while providing counseling, family-based services and referrals. Our Emergency Crisis Shelter has the capacity to shelter and support 35 women and children per night. La Casa's downtown San Francisco office houses our two 24-hour Crisis Phone Lines, a Drop-In Counseling Center, the Teen Intervention & Prevention Program, and the Community Education & Outreach Program. All services are offered free-of-charge in English and Spanish.

Please send donations directly to the shelter by December 17:

La Casa de las Madres
1850 Mission Street, Suite B
San Francisco, CA 94103

PDX Super Crafty won’t be delivering these gifts, we’re just handling donations for the Portland organizations! Thanks for your generosity this holiday season!

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View entire thread: crafty get together in athens, georgia

Posted by sugar cookie on 2006-03-02 13:51:59      Post Subject: crafty get together in athens, georgia

some crafty kids will be getting together saturday, march 4 at common ground athens (http://www.freewebs.com/commonground/news/) to make crafts to sell at fluke (www.flukeathens.com on april 1. come and join in the crafty fun!

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View entire thread: Looking for Crafty Friends in Roanoke, VA

Posted by mizsmartypants on 2004-09-24 00:25:09      Post Subject: Looking for Crafty Friends in Roanoke, VA

Hello - I'm new to the area and looking to meet other crafty ladies. I would love to start a group and have regular crafty get togethers! I'd be willing to travel as far as Charlottesville or Greensboro...

-gina

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View entire thread: Tis the season- for crafty books

Posted by anthrogirl on 2006-11-28 15:21:07      Post Subject: Tis the season- for crafty books

What books would you recommend for a beginning crafter? For a more experienced crafter? What books would you recommend for someone wanting to know the history of crafting, and of crafty women? Please, share you knowledge with others in the Get Crafty Community Book!

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View entire thread: Central Coast, CA Crafters?

Posted by SweetTart on 2004-11-09 19:53:04      Post Subject: Central Coast, CA Crafters?

My bestest crafty friend moved away and I'm lookin' for some crafty gals to have some fun and share ideas with! Especially with the holidays coming...
I'm living in San Luis Obispo which is right close to Pismo Beach and 5Cities-where I'm from!

SweetTart

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View entire thread: Seeking some crafty gals!!!

Posted by femminastyle on 2005-02-11 00:23:00      Post Subject: Seeking some crafty gals!!!

Hey everyone!

I have just finished redoing my site and am currently seeking a few crafty gals to consign with me. Below is a brief list of items I am looking for. If you create any of these items and are interested in consigning at Femmina please pm me or got to
http://femminastyle.com/consignment.php

Things I'm Looking For:
-handbags/totes
-buttons/pins
-stationery/home products
-crafty kits/patterns
-clothing
-bath products
-misc.

xoxo,
Anissa

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View entire thread: Get-Crafty! At The Neighborhood Market!

Posted by VintageAngel on 2007-04-23 11:55:06      Post Subject: Get-Crafty! At The Neighborhood Market!

Anyone interested in hosting swaps, trades, get-crafty sessions, demos, talks, or workshops at The Neighborhood Market-Downtown ABQ? We're going to have a special tent set aside for this, and believe it's going to be an awesome way to promote the craft revolution and get people to join your group/club in a great urban location! Got any ideas or want to join? Let me know! Let's get crafty in New Mexico! :)

http://www.theneighborhoodmarket.com
-Susana

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View entire thread: Canadian Christmas Scarf Drive!

Posted by isis on 2005-10-25 05:00:11      Post Subject: Canadian Christmas Scarf Drive!

Hello Crafty folks,

I just wanted to let you all know about a christmas scarf drive I am running this year, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I don't get to post on get crafty as often as I'd like...but I really enjoy the community here :) If any of you are interested in knitting for a good cause, feel free to visit my website for information:

http://www.amandawoodward.com/scarfdrive05.html

I had over 25 scarves donated last year, and I am hoping to beat it!

thanks & cheers,
- amanda

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View entire thread: Crafty in Miami?

Posted by Roo22 on 2004-10-07 02:51:55      Post Subject: Crafty in Miami?

I am moving back to Miami after several years spent in the craft-tastic town of Portland, Oregon. Portlanders are a crafty people and I have been bitten by the bug, particularly the knitting bug. I'd like to take some of that with me to the Sunshine State but unfortunately I no longer know many people in the area. If there are any craftistas in Miami (especially knitters but crafts in general work for me) that know of crafty groups or are interested in starting one, let me know.
Gracias!

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View entire thread: Craftista Wannabe in Grand Rapids, MI

Posted by leesabobeesa21 on 2005-09-04 14:26:33      Post Subject: Craftista Wannabe in Grand Rapids, MI

Hi!!! I'm looking for fun and crafty people in GR to go to thrift stores, antique stores and garage sales with and to just hang out with. I’m 31. I went to school for writing and am working (slowly) on a book, but have been craving the crafty side of life. I know almost nothing about sewing or knitting, but have been drooling over the things you guys have made. This site is inspiring me to learn. Think I will have to get a book or take a class soon. Anyway, drop me a line if interested in being e-pals, friends, or taking a class together. :)

~Lisa

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View entire thread: Check out the Get Crafty Wiki!

Posted by Nancy Flynn on 2007-02-12 10:38:27      Post Subject: Check out the Get Crafty Wiki!

See that new tab over to your right? The one that says "wiki"? Click on it and join us in the exciting launch of the Get Crafty Wiki! We hope it will be the best craftista resource on the internet for any crafty query.

It will start out pretty bare (since all of us are responsible for adding new information), but I know we all love to share what we've learned through trial and error, and the wiki will be the perfect place. So get in there, look around, add information about your areas of expertise, and let us know if you have any questions!

xo
Christy & Nancy

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View entire thread: New Recycled Bag Pattern ~ Free

Posted by Cindy on 2007-03-14 15:18:57      Post Subject: New Recycled Bag Pattern ~ Free

I have a new recycled bag pattern out today. As usual I share it free with my crafty friends here! This one is a bit different as I used plastic grocery bags and old cassette tapes to crochet this little purse.

http://www.myrecycledbags.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/cassettepursesmalljpg.jpg

Link for the free pattern at my website - click on this link http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/03/14/recycled-cassette-tape-granny-square-bag/

I hope those of you who have tried some of my recycled projects and patterns have enjoyed crafting and recycling. I'd love to hear comments from you crafty boardies out there. Please post some of your projects.

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View entire thread: want to swap links?

Posted by beqi on 2006-01-14 10:16:57      Post Subject: want to swap links?

I'll be redoing my site for spring in February, and wanted to update my links page. Are there any crafty chicas who would like to swap links? If so, my email is beqi13@yahoo.com.

My site is Beqi Clothing, at http://www.beqiclothing.com. I can either furnish you a button to use as a link graphic, or you can make one of your own to fit your site. If you need a tagline, mine is "Good Clothes for Bad Girls".

All of the links on my page will get a custom button to fit my site. Expect this to go up in mid to late february. I'll link with anyone artsy, crafty, feisty, and feminist.

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View entire thread: CRAFTY BASTARDS(sm) is back!!

Posted by craftybastard06 on 2006-09-12 15:10:49      Post Subject: CRAFTY BASTARDS(sm) is back!!

Get ready because Washington City Paper's Crafty Bastards arts and crafts fair is back! The event is taking place October 1st from 10am till 5pm at the Marie-Reed Learning Center in uber-hip Adams Morgan! The fair is all-day, outdoors, free to attend, and will offer goods for sale, food, entertainment, prizes, and more! Are you tired of mass-produced crap? Sick of hearing your friends say "Wow, I have that exact same shirt!"? Well, come down and get your funky, unique, handmade clothing, accessories, and art from some of the coolest indie craft artisans around!

Wanna learn more? Click on the link below to get more information about the fair, this year's vendors, as well as photos from last year's Crafty Bastards!

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards/index.php

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View entire thread: Hello Columbus, OH!

Posted by revafisheye on 2007-06-26 17:56:06      Post Subject: Hello Columbus, OH!

Hey Columbus Crafters,
I've been gone from GetCrafty for a while, and central Ohio even longer. (Grew up in Lancaster, moved to NC at age 12, now live in NYC.) I'm flying into Columbus this Saturday afternoon and have about 5 hours to bum around downtown before my parents pick me up. I plan to be a tourist for the day (Statehouse exhibit, Seurat topiary garden, you get the picture). Anything I must see? Crafty stuff I'll kick myself for missing? I'll be on foot, so it should be walking distance of downtown or easily negotiable by bus for an out-of-towner. The last time I was in Columbus my Girl Scout troop camped overnight at COSI. I still have the Mt. St. Helen souvenir ash. Ah, golden memories of childhood.

Thanks in advance, crafty Buckeyes!
Cheers,
Leigh

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View entire thread: Holiday Gift Guide for Parents- independent designers

Posted by Dutch on 2005-12-07 15:20:25      Post Subject: Holiday Gift Guide for Parents- independent designers

Hi- I am a writer for Blogging Baby, and I am doing a feature on gifts for kids/parents that were made by independent designers/artists/craftspeople. I'm not as crafty as I wish I was, but I thought I'd spread the word about this scene as much as possible because I really respect it. Blogging Baby gets 30,000 hits a day and I'm hoping to help some good people make some money.

I have published a draft of this Shopping Guide on my blog: Sweet Juniper (guide is here).

I would REALLY love anyone's input about other crafty folk who sell their baby/kid/parent related wares online via their own websites, or through etsy if they also have their own websites or blogs with good pictures. I am not trying to be exclusive, but I've exhausted what I could come up with without mor ehelp from the experts!

Thanks,

Dutch

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View entire thread: I need advice regarding crafty kids stuff for sale!

Posted by Dutch on 2005-12-07 15:22:20      Post Subject: I need advice regarding crafty kids stuff for sale!

Hi- I am a writer for Blogging Baby, and I am doing a feature on gifts for kids/parents that were made by independent designers/artists/craftspeople. I'm not as crafty as I wish I was, but I thought I'd spread the word about this scene as much as possible because I really respect it. Blogging Baby gets 30,000 hits a day and I'm hoping to help some good people make some money.

I have published a draft of this Shopping Guide on my blog: Sweet Juniper (guide is here).

I would REALLY love anyone's input about other crafty folk who sell their baby/kid/parent related wares online via their own websites, or through etsy if they also have their own websites or blogs with good pictures. I am not trying to be exclusive, but I've exhausted what I could come up with without mor ehelp from the experts!

Thanks,

Dutch

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View entire thread: Pre warning! post-holidays crafty stuff swap party

Posted by manukenkun on 2004-12-06 16:42:18      Post Subject: Pre warning! post-holidays crafty stuff swap party

An early warning for anyone in the Bristol, UK area- after a great Stitch n Bitch at here yesterday we have decided that we are going to hold a post-holiday season crafty stuff swap party. I know i've got a whole heap of things i've put aside 'just in case' and i also know that partners in craft Erin and Teacake have things in their stashes that I secretly covet- so what are we going to do about this? Well- sometime in the new year we are all getting together with our bits and bobs that don't quite do it for us in the crafty sense and we're going to go swap crazy- kind of a naked lady party of crafts. It will probably be on a Sunday when we are holding a Stitch and Bitch anyway- but keep an eye out for updates from me as we confirm things a bit more firmly.

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View entire thread: Hello from North Carolina

Posted by micrafty on 2006-07-24 18:28:15      Post Subject: Hello from North Carolina

Hi All,

New here (as if post count didn't give that one away). Have seen comments about this site on Craftster, but never visited. I've been on that site for a few years (itscribe) and most often contribute by helping others to improve their crafty websites and give some suggestions on crochet every now and again. I hope to do that here too.

I love the Open Letter To... thread. Every forum should have one of those.

I am a reformed computer nerd and am now a website content writer by trade, love to craft (crochet, cross stitch, sew, quilt, and whatever else looks interesting), and have been craft-deprived working on my websites.

My latest site is CraftyTips.com an arts and crafts directory. It's only getting started, so I would like to invite you to take a look around. In exchange for a crafty tip, craft-related website owners can get backlinks to their site for free.

Regards,
michele

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View entire thread: I Heart Indie Holidays (Seattle, Portland, Bellingham), 11-2

Posted by Countess on 2007-11-23 14:51:20      Post Subject: I Heart Indie Holidays (Seattle, Portland, Bellingham), 11-2

I Heart Indie Holidays 2007 will premiere as the Northwest's first united independent urban craft show.
Three unique NW shows spanning time and space! Three different shows on three different weekends in three different cities!
Shop with us in Seattle, Portland, and Bellingham.

Seattle - Seattle Center Pavilion, Saturday Nov. 24th, 11am-6pm
Portland - Wonder Ballroom, Sunday Dec. 2nd, Noon-5pm
Bellingham - The Majestic, Sunday Dec. 9th, Noon-6pm

Be one of the first 50 people at any show and receive a Project Bag filled with swag and crafty treasures that YOU turn into a masterpiece of crafty creativity! Put your creation on display and have your peers pick the winner! Winner of the Project gets a gift basket prize of handmade goodies!

All three shows will feature a free photo booth provided by Liminist Photography, a Seattle-based photo team specializing in portraiture, fashion, and event photography.

Join us for three fun filled holiday shopping days that get you away from the crowds at the malls and back to what DIY is all about!
Shop indie, shop local, shop I Heart Indie Holidays!

www.iheartindieholidays.com

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View entire thread: Raleigh, NC - Get Yer Craft On - Mondays at Poole's

Posted by india*romeo on 2005-02-01 01:24:29      Post Subject: Raleigh, NC - Get Yer Craft On - Mondays at Poole's

The lovely folks at Poole's are extending a special invitation to all you artsy fartsy crafty folks out there, so listen up, yo!

Here's the deal...

On Mondays, Poole's is gonna let us crafty types hang out and enjoy some cheap and yummy snacks and drink specials. So, bring a portable project, a pal or two, and plan on hanging out and having a lovely time with some like-minded artsy fartsy folks.

It's going to be a totally laid-back kind of thing, so even though they're giving it a starting time of 7, feel free to show up whenever, and feel free to stay for as long as you'd like.

Be sure to spread the word - the more the merrier! We really want people to come and have a good time so this can turn into a regular thing!

See you next Monday! (That's Feb 7th.)

P.S. Forgive me if you've seen this post at Craftster or somewhere else. I'm trying my darndest to make sure that the word gets out!

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Poole's Diner
426 S McDowell St
919-832-4477
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View entire thread: Atlanta, GA: New Atlanta Craft Mafia Meet and Greet, Feb 2nd

Posted by lorigami on 2008-01-20 12:27:10      Post Subject: Atlanta, GA: New Atlanta Craft Mafia Meet and Greet, Feb 2nd

You may have heard there''s a new family in town...

The rumors are true, but don''t worry, there won''t be any glue-gun wars! The Atlanta branch of the Craft Mafia has indeed changed hands, and we''re throwing a party to introduce ourselves.
You are invited!

When: Saturday, February 2nd 1-6pm
Where: Park Grounds coffeehouse in Reynoldstown (142 Flat Shoals Rd Atlanta, 30316)
Who: The 7 friendly faces behind the new Atlanta Craft Mafia
What: Tasty treats to eat and drink, Crafty demos with a make-and-take table, Meet the \"Family\" and learn what we''re all about.
Why: We''d like to make you an offer you can''t refuse!

The NEW Atlanta Craft Mafia was re-formed in the fall of 2007 by seven local independent crafters with a strong DIY ethic, a shared love for all things crafty and a belief in the beauty of all things hand-made. The Atlanta Craft Mafia seeks to provide support and resources for other members of the Atlanta crafting community through public events, networking opportunities and collaborative marketing.

To learn more, please visit our website:
http://www.atlcraftmafia.com

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View entire thread: !<<<Toronto Craft Alert>>>!

Posted by hodge on 2006-02-06 16:08:38      Post Subject: !<<<Toronto Craft Alert>>>!

(x-posted in freestyle)

I'd like to let y'all know about a craft-related e-mail list I'm starting up, and to invite you to send in your submissions and sign up to receive it. This is of course most relevant for Toronto peeps, but if you visit sometimes or would liked to be plugged into local craft affairs in other places, it could be for you too.

Toronto Craft Alert will be a sporadic mail out that keeps Toronto crafters (and fans of craft) in the loop about craft-related happenings in the city. A submission-driven project, the Alert will also be a means through which you can get the word out about your upcoming studio sale/ stich'n'bitch/ craft fair/gallery show and so on. A companion blog ( http://torontocraftalert.blogspot.com/) will log this info as well as providing links to local craft businesses, museums, projects, craftblogs, supply shops, etc. Visit the blog now to read the first post tipping you off on some hot craft action happening right now.

Some things you can expect learn about in a mailout/on the blog:

*Upcoming craft shows (for vendors and shoppers)
*Local craft/DIY-related projects and meetups
*Gallery and museum exhibits of a crafty nature
*Workshops and lectures
*Crafty resources in the city (e.g. hot yarn shops, screenprinting studios, fabric stores, etc.)
*Toronto area businesses and stores that carry local stuff to help you buy local

If you are interested in receiving Toronto Craft Alert mail outs, send an email (w/ "subscribe" in the subject heading) to: torontocraftalert@gmail.com. You can unsubscribe, no hard feelings, anytime with an "unsubscribe" in the subject line.

If you have something to contribute (e.g. event listing (your own or someone else's), hot craft tip, local business profile) or suggestions about what type of things should be included in the Alert, you can write me at the above address with your goods at any time. Don't be shy!

Please share the love and pass this on to other crafthounds that you know.

Thanks for reading,
xjenx

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View entire thread: !<<<Toronto Craft Alert>>>!

Posted by hodge on 2006-02-06 16:07:05      Post Subject: !<<<Toronto Craft Alert>>>!

(x-posted in craft-up)

I'd like to let y'all know about a craft-related e-mail list I'm starting up, and to invite you to send in your submissions and sign up to receive it. This is of course most relevant for Toronto peeps, but if you visit sometimes or would liked to be plugged into local craft affairs in other places, it could be for you too.

Toronto Craft Alert will be a sporadic mail out that keeps Toronto crafters (and fans of craft) in the loop about craft-related happenings in the city. A submission-driven project, the Alert will also be a means through which you can get the word out about your upcoming studio sale/ stich'n'bitch/ craft fair/gallery show and so on. A companion blog ( http://torontocraftalert.blogspot.com/) will log this info as well as providing links to local craft businesses, museums, projects, craftblogs, supply shops, etc. Visit the blog now to read the first post tipping you off on some hot craft action happening right now.

Some things you can expect learn about in a mailout/on the blog:

*Upcoming craft shows (for vendors and shoppers)
*Local craft/DIY-related projects and meetups
*Gallery and museum exhibits of a crafty nature
*Workshops and lectures
*Crafty resources in the city (e.g. hot yarn shops, screenprinting studios, fabric stores, etc.)
*Toronto area businesses and stores that carry local stuff to help you buy local

If you are interested in receiving Toronto Craft Alert mail outs, send an email (w/ "subscribe" in the subject heading) to: torontocraftalert@gmail.com. You can unsubscribe, no hard feelings, anytime with an "unsubscribe" in the subject line.

If you have something to contribute (e.g. event listing (your own or someone else's), hot craft tip, local business profile) or suggestions about what type of things should be included in the Alert, you can write me at the above address with your goods at any time. Don't be shy!

Please share the love and pass this on to other crafthounds that you know.

Thanks for reading,
xjenx

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View entire thread: Bazaar Bizarre - help needed!

Posted by shawneemonkey on 2004-09-23 13:44:09      Post Subject: Bazaar Bizarre - help needed!

Bazaar Bizarre is looking for help for this year's events (see memos from the founder below). we're looking forward to another successful event this year!

anyone?
bueller?
bueller?
please contact greg at blackietuttle at sbcglobal dot net if you can do it!

and if you can't, then how's about you come to the bazaar and do some shopping? ;-) thanks!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
BazBiz’s sponsorship and donations coordinator just dropped out, so now we need another.

I need someone reliable who can make a commitment. This is a mostly desk job and would be great for someone who surfs the web all day. Basically it would involve selling ads in our program/magazine to local businesses and soliciting donations for raffle prizes and underwriting of things like signage and stuff. Also setting up meetings with potential donors. The meetings would actually be attended by myself and the sponsorship coordinator if he/she had the time.

If anyone has any interest or any good leads please let me know ASAP

Yours,
Greg Der Ananian
Founder, Bazaar Bizarre

ps: Also we are still looking for a publicist... Here is the memo I drafted about it:

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Bazaar Bizarre started in 2001 in Boston as a “punk rock” crafts fair. I wanted to get together with other people who were rediscovering their crafty roots, but making staid traditions their own. From the outset, with almost zero publicity, we were huge. Same story in 2002. 2003 saw the dawn of our west coast event. Hosted in Hollywood we had nearly 3000 visitors over the course of the day. DJs, drag nuns, a cakewalk and a raffle in addition to all of the incredibly unique crafts made the day a hit.

As a result, in fact, I was approached by literary agent Marc Gerald and now have a book deal with Penguin.

This year we’ve added Cleveland to our crafty family and will continue to add new cities every year. We badly need a professional publicist to help us spread the word this year. We want to build on the momentum of our past successes and move forward. This year is especially important in terms of laying the groundwork for next years event in conjunction with the release of my book (also called Bazaar Bizarre).

Key publicity goals this year include local television coverage as well as print. National magazines including Budget Living and the Advocate will be featuring us as well, but we’d like to expand our national print base.

As of now, we are mainly looking for a local/regional publicist. Any national press obtained should of course focus on all three events, but emphasize L.A. In addition, local press should include a small mention of the other 2 cities.

We don’t have much of a budget, and all of us work on a volunteer basis, but we are sure shots when it comes to bartering. Just think... In exchange for your help you could be inundated with unique handmade art objects. Holiday shopping? Done!

If money is an absolute requirement, payment would not be possible until after the event in December.

We are getting bigger and bigger, and as we move towards becoming a nonprofit, there is a lot of potential for high visibility.

So... Can you help?

Best,
Greg Der Ananian
Founder, Bazaar Bizarre

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View entire thread: interesting article on crafting

Posted by CraftyChicaAZ on 2005-03-20 22:47:10      Post Subject: interesting article on crafting

this is in the new issue of an crafts industry newsletter (creative leisure news):

"There's a new trend emerging in craft design and it's not cute. It's fueled by a younger demographic, consumers looking to express their individuality rather than following preset rules, and they prefer a more sophisticated look. In other words, no smiling bunnies. Examples:


1. Two craft stores that are appealing directly to this new demographic are the Spark Crafts Café in suburban Boston (www.sparkcrafts.com) and Urban Arts + Crafts in Kansas City (http://urbanartsandcrafts.com).


2. Craftster (www.craftster.org). The site says, "Craftster is a forum for people who love to make things but who are not inspired by scrapbooking with die-cut teddy bears, cross-stitched home-sweet-home plaques, wooden boxes with ducks in bonnets painted on...."


3. Scrapbooking may be catching on, too. SOHO Publishing put out a call for "edgy and unconventional" layouts for a book, Scrap and the City ("for the thousands of stylish city-dwelling and hip country-living women who are turned off by scrapbooking’s good girl reputation"). For info, call Paul Gambino at 917-916-0521 or email gambinopaul@aol.com ... Darcy Miller, the editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, has published Our Wedding Scrapbook. "Aesthetically, what Miller does has little to do with the current scrapbooking trends and the kitsch-heavy industry it has spawned," wrote W magazine.


4. Get Crafty (www.getcrafty.com.) For insight on this new type of crafter, click on "Jean's Manifesto."


5. The Mar. 7 edition of Time, reported in CLN's previous issue, also gives a good analysis of the trend. Visit www.time.com and type Pretty Crafty in the search engine.)


6. Media. A new HGTV series, Crafters Coast to Coast, (www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hcc2c) premiered recently and features a wide variety of non-cute projects. "Rather than bring artisans into our studio to share their ideas for viewers to try at home, we visit their homes and studios-wherever they may be. The result is a show that goes beyond "how-to" as we see how these crafters' personalities, lives, and communities influence their work." The projects are described as "cool," "hip," and "unique." (The series is aired almost daily at a variety of times. Check your local listings.) Notice the number of quick camera shots; it's crafts for the MTV generation.


(Note: HGTV is looking for designers to appear on the series. Email a recent picture of yourself smiling, images of your projects, contact info, location, and short bio to CoastToCoast@wellergrossman.com.)


This trend is having its effect on almost every product category. The yarn companies spurred the incredible resurgence of knitting and crochet by introducing new, stylish designs, but the changing demographics are affecting other categories, too.


Michelle Temares, one of the industry's best and most thoughtful designers, says, "I believe that this turn to individuality and self expression has been a significant contributing factor to the decline of craft categories such as counted cross stitch and decorative painting and the growth of categories such as scrapbooking and altered art. The former value and emphasize rote sameness while the latter recognize, encourage, and structurally support individual creativity and expression.


"Industry players who can recognize, synthesize, and decode these attitudes and trends will have the advantage in capturing new market share.""

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View entire thread: One Yard Wonders - call for submissions

Posted by craftyplanet on 2008-07-21 15:34:58      Post Subject: One Yard Wonders - call for submissions

Hey there, Seamster Extraordinaire!

We are excited to invite you to contribute to our upcoming book entitled 101 One-Yard Wonders. Inspired by the success of the One-Skein Wonders series for knitters and crocheters, we are expanding this approach to new, exciting projects for sewing enthusiasts like you! With this book, we are setting out to fill a need that so many of us have: what to do with that single yard of special, coveted fabric you bought on impulse.

For this collection, we're focusing on projects that take no more than one yard of fabric to complete. Yes, you can feel free to add trims, zippers, velcro, buttons, interfacing -- whatever additional stash stuff & notions might be necessary to complete the project. We only ask that your project uses one-- and only one--yard of a single fabric. Sew and no-sew projects both gladly considered.

We invite you to contribute your original designs for home decorating items, baby items, personal accessories, toys, garments (for men, women, and children), outdoors, pets, seasonal projects ... whatever! The categories are open ended, and the possibilities are limitless! We are pleased to be able to offer compensation to designers whose projects are selected. The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2008. Projects will be considered and selected as we receive them, so try to get them in sooner rather than later. The only stipulation is that your original designs may not have been previously published in a book or anthology.

If you would like to participate, you have a couple of different ways to submit your project idea(s)--the more the merrier!

1) If you have a completed project, send some good-quality photos of the item, along with a detailed description and the required submission information listed below, to oneyardwonders@gmail.com by August 31, 2008. Be sure to include your full name, email address(es), daytime and evening phone numbers, and mailing address. A short bio of yourself is optional, but encouraged.

You can also mail these to us at:

One Yard Wonders
c/o Crafty Planet
2833 Johnson St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

OR

2) if your project is just an idea right now, that's OK too. Send us a sketch of your proposed project, along with a detailed description (both as detailed as you can possibly manage) and the required submission information listed below, to oneyardwonders@gmail.com by August 31, 2008. Be sure to include your full name, email address(es), daytime and evening phone numbers, and mailing address. A short bio of yourself is optional, but encouraged.

You can also mail these to us at:

One Yard Wonders
c/o Crafty Planet
2833 Johnson St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

If we select your design....

1) We will either request your actual, original sample from the photos you submitted, or you will be provided with the editors' choice of fabric in order to produce a sample, which will be photographed for the book and kept for a tour and trunk shows.

2) You will also receive a letter of agreement and consent form asking for the one-time right to publish YOUR pattern in One-Yard Wonders.

3) Upon completion of the sample, instructions, letter of agreement, and consent form you will be paid for your submission.

4) In the published book, you will receive credit, along with information about your business, if applicable.

5) You will be one of the first to receive a complimentary copy of the published book.

Remember, deadline is August 31, 2008.

Please provide as much of the following information as possible with your submission:
(mail, email, or use our online submission form)
http://www.craftyplanet.com/oneyardwonders/submissionform.htm

Personal Info --

Name
Business Name (if applicable)
Address
Phone number
E-mail address
Website

Pattern Info --

Name/Type of Project
Fabric Weight/type (woven, knit, lightweight, heavyweight, etc.)
Width (in inches) of the fabric yardage (e.g., 44"/45", 54", 60")
Complete Materials list (i.e., elastic, ric rac, etc.)
Other special equipment required?
Pattern Pieces (number, size)
Special Layout Information for your pattern pieces
If already available, step-by-step instructions (please use as many pages as necessary, and you are encouraged to include step-by-step illustrations to accompany your instructions)

(Seam Allowance should conform to 1/2" standard)

Has your pattern been previously published? Is it currently or has it previously been available for sale? Describe. Please note that this will not disqualify you.

If you send the completed item as your submission, we regret that we cannot return items that are not selected unless you include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your submission. Please note that selected items will not be returned.

We're hoping very much that you will want to be part of first One-Yard Wonder book, and look forward to hearing from you! Let us know if you have any questions, as well.

With best wishes,

Patricia Hoskins, Editor, One-Yard Wonders
Rebecca Yaker, Editor, One-Yard Wonders
Deborah Balmuth, Senior Acquisitions Editor, Storey Publishing
oneyardwonders@gmail.com

p.s. Feel free to pass this invitation along to other designing friends who
may want to join in!

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View entire thread: Cratfers In Winnipeg

Posted by pippy on 2005-05-24 12:45:34      Post Subject: Cratfers In Winnipeg

Anyone in Winnipeg wanna get crafty together?

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View entire thread: any crafty's in the norwich area UK

Posted by Tanky on 2005-02-02 08:41:48      Post Subject: any crafty's in the norwich area UK

any crafty's in the norwich area of the uk?

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View entire thread: HGTV's "That's Clever" is Coming to Hartford, CT

Posted by brdgt on 2006-11-01 18:13:28      Post Subject:

Moving this to "Girls Gone Crafty." "Community Announcements" is not an appropriate place for solicitation.

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View entire thread: anyone in the harrisburg, pa area?

Posted by beeestung7 on 2007-10-17 11:12:31      Post Subject: anyone in the harrisburg, pa area?

because i moved here under a year ago....just looking for some people in my area to be crafty with ;)

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View entire thread: Crafters on the Central Coast of California?

Posted by sweetandtart on 2005-08-20 16:28:12      Post Subject: Crafters on the Central Coast of California?

Any crafty gals here from Pismo Beach, Paso Robles, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, etc? Would love to meet and craft it up!

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View entire thread: crafty chicago?

Posted by sugar cookie on 2006-02-15 14:05:24      Post Subject: crafty chicago?

i will be visiting chicago for a weekend in march. can anyone tell me cute crafty boutiques with handmade goodies? art galleries? good shops?

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View entire thread: looking for new ideas on how to recycle

Posted by carrotsrhealthy on 2005-07-05 22:18:54      Post Subject: looking for new ideas on how to recycle

yeah im one of those people that like to recycle cool stuff to make them even cooler! but they have to be unique crafty and unseful!!

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View entire thread: Broken Doll ~ Crafty/Arty forum

Posted by catmorley on 2005-07-25 00:31:30      Post Subject: Broken Doll ~ Crafty/Arty forum

Hey guys,

please come join broken doll it's a crafty forum with lots of how to's and DIY tips and tricks.

Thanks.
Cat x

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View entire thread: crafty portland myspace groop

Posted by craftcoeur on 2006-04-25 13:37:18      Post Subject: crafty portland myspace groop

hey!
check out my new myspace group, pdx crafty: http://groups.myspace.com/pdxcrafty, where crafters can talk about events, get togethers, what they're making...

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View entire thread: Crafty Tips for NYC Portland LA?

Posted by felt on 2005-01-29 10:15:34      Post Subject: Crafty Tips for NYC Portland LA?

Hi. I'm going to NYC, Portland and LA, leaving tomorrow. Wondering if anyone has some tips on where to go for some crafty stuff - shops, etc. Thanks!

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View entire thread: Arty people in Northern New Jersey and New York State

Posted by cari lubiner on 2005-06-25 20:53:07      Post Subject: Arty people in Northern New Jersey and New York State

Anybody living in Northern New Jersey or Orange, Rockland County New York? I would love to meet some crafty people in the area.
Is there anybody out there?

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View entire thread: VOTING (for Venus) is HOTTT

Posted by sublimestitcher on 2004-10-13 16:24:36      Post Subject: VOTING (for Venus) is HOTTT

Hey dependable crafty gals, would you mind filling out the latest VENUS HOTTT list? They want to hear from you:

VENUS HOTTT LIST

Thank you, thank you very much.

Jenny

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View entire thread: Los Angeles Times Magazine Article on the new Craft movement

Posted by LyndaDelight on 2005-11-06 13:59:35      Post Subject: Los Angeles Times Magazine Article on the new Craft movement

Greetings everyone,

I just finished reading the article and have a link with some highlights on Delight.com. It's a great piece and spotlights lots of crafty gals.

Best,

Lynda Keeler
Delight.com

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View entire thread: Annapolis, MD in the hizzouse?

Posted by diemilkface on 2005-04-01 09:37:04      Post Subject: Annapolis, MD in the hizzouse?

HEEEY Maryland crafters! (and other crafters alike) I'm looking for crafty people that i can... craft with! i knit and sew and have tons of yarn and fabric to swap so hit me up!

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View entire thread: Organising a Craft Fair

Posted by moneypenny on 2004-10-07 14:55:10      Post Subject: Organising a Craft Fair

A crafty friend and I are thinking about organising our own craft fair. Is there anybody out there that has done this before and has any organisation tips, success stories, or for that matter, disaster stories?

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View entire thread: etsy!!!!

Posted by octavine illustration on 2007-12-10 23:06:20      Post Subject: etsy!!!!

i finally just got all my pics redone and my etsy shop ready to go. i would love any feedback from all you crafty mavens out there. i'm really trying to step it up.....
thanks!

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View entire thread: Crafters in Glasgow?

Posted by di0nne on 2005-07-04 18:06:39      Post Subject: Crafters in Glasgow?

Are there any Glasgow-based crafters lurking about in here?

Would love to meet other crafty types and swap tips/tricks. I'm especially interested in jewellery making, though am really keen to learn knitting and sewing.

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View entire thread: Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Southeast VA get together??

Posted by Amber Nussbaum on 2005-11-04 14:06:26      Post Subject: Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Southeast VA get together??

Hey, just seeing who else might be out there from Hampton Roads/SE Virginia. I'm new on this board. Interested in meeting up with other crafty people to go thrifting or do crafts together. I live in Norfolk.

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View entire thread: Austin Crafters

Posted by peppermintsquare on 2007-08-07 13:01:10      Post Subject: Austin Crafters

Hello all,

I have not been around in a long while, but I am trying to revive my crafty group and meet new crafters! We are currently planning an August meet-up. Please join!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ausglitterati/

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View entire thread: My new Website

Posted by BennaRock on 2005-09-08 18:21:35      Post Subject: My new Website

Hey all...
I finally got a little website together to show off the custom boxes I've been making. Check out the samples I have. If anyone would like a custom box, email me...I'm bored and need to be crafty!
http://www.geocities.com/bennarocks/main.html

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View entire thread: Any Arizona groups???

Posted by nicool2 on 2004-12-05 16:42:03      Post Subject: Any Arizona groups???

I'm terribly bored. I'm new to the Phoenix area, I have two jobs, no friendly motivation, a boyfriend, and no cat. I would like to hang out with crafty people or groups. It's good medicine for the soul.

Thanks :)

Nicole

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View entire thread: Vermont Crafters?

Posted by Sarabellum on 2006-01-05 19:48:36      Post Subject: Vermont Crafters?

HI! I (sort of) recently moved to VT from TX... Yeah, and I'm like, "OOhh, so this is snow..." Anyway, I'd love to hook up with some crafty types in the area; other SAHMs -- even better! -- I have an 11 mo. old.

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View entire thread: This month's Home Companion

Posted by sugar cookie on 2008-07-23 10:00:21      Post Subject: This month's Home Companion

Not sure if this is the place for this post, but...

I was reading the new copy of ME Home Companion and there is an article all about Renegade Craft fair in Chicago! it is great to see all the pics and crafty goodness!!

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View entire thread: new toronto bead store?

Posted by rubychew on 2005-09-21 12:24:20      Post Subject: new toronto bead store?

on the streetcar going down Roncesvalles today I noticed a store soon to be opening...the paper in the window said "Bead Junction".

Could be we have a new crafty place going up in our neighbourhood.....I'll keep a look out for when it opens.

:-)

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View entire thread: Site Maintenance Fri, Sept 26

Posted by Christy Petterson on 2008-09-25 18:09:45      Post Subject: Site Maintenance Fri, Sept 26

Due to some recent glitches, Get Crafty will have site maintenance on Friday, September 26. Hopefully all will run smoothly and it won't take long to fix *fingers crossed* ... the site will be down for a portion of the day.
Sorry for the short notice ... thanks everyone!

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View entire thread: Site Maintenance Fri, Sept 26

Posted by Christy Petterson on 2008-09-25 18:10:18      Post Subject: Site Maintenance Fri, Sept 26

Due to some recent glitches, Get Crafty will have site maintenance on Friday, September 26. Hopefully all will run smoothly and it won't take long to fix *fingers crossed* ... the site will be down for a portion of the day.
Sorry for the short notice ... thanks everyone!

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View entire thread: Site Maintenance Fri, Sept 26

Posted by Christy Petterson on 2008-09-25 18:11:29      Post Subject: Site Maintenance Fri, Sept 26

Due to some recent glitches, Get Crafty will have site maintenance on Friday, September 26. Hopefully all will run smoothly and it won't take long to fix *fingers crossed* ... the site will be down for a portion of the day.
Sorry for the short notice ... thanks everyone!

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View entire thread: Site Maintenance Fri, Sept 26

Posted by Christy Petterson on 2008-09-25 18:12:28      Post Subject: Site Maintenance Fri, Sept 26

Due to some recent glitches, Get Crafty will have site maintenance on Friday, September 26. Hopefully all will run smoothly and it won't take long to fix *fingers crossed* ... the site will be down for a portion of the day.
Sorry for the short notice ... thanks everyone!

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View entire thread: Richmond Craft Mafia

Posted by djeneen on 2005-08-22 09:05:29      Post Subject: Richmond Craft Mafia

Hi everyone! I'm really enjoying the vibe here at getcrafty!

Just to let you know, we have started a Craft Mafia in Richmond, VA. If you are in the area, and looking to connect with other crafty folks - please check us out!

http://www.richmondcraftmafia.com

Thanks!

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View entire thread: Mucha Muchacha Fused Glass Jewelry

Posted by Mucha Muchacha on 2008-01-28 23:30:36      Post Subject: Mucha Muchacha Fused Glass Jewelry

My name is Nichole Moraila and I own a small fused glass jewelry business named Mucha Muchacha in Los Angeles. I've been selling at craft shows, flea markets and etsy: www.MuchaMuchacha.etsy.com I also have a crafty blog: www.ohlookwhatimade.blogspot.com please stop by and say hello:)

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View entire thread: Church of Craft Athens, Georgia

Posted by sugar cookie on 2006-05-29 22:17:04      Post Subject: Church of Craft Athens, Georgia

http://static.flickr.com/65/156051445_61ce38b417_m.jpg

Please join us for our third meeting of the Church of Craft Athens. We are holding the Church on June 3, from 3-5pm, at the wonderful X Ray Café,http://www.myspace.com/xrayathens, at 261 W. Washington Street. Bring some friends and your crafty project!

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View entire thread: Fort Collins, CO: Calling All Crafters!

Posted by Corvus on 2007-03-24 21:17:41      Post Subject: Fort Collins, CO: Calling All Crafters!

I want a craft group. I want local crafty friends I can get together and craft with and can go on field trips to all our cool stores and such with. I do not know many locals who actually craft, however. Ergo, internet! Anyone out there from lovely little Fort Collins, Colorado?

(Go CSU!)

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View entire thread: Bozeman MT?

Posted by lindastar on 2007-09-05 16:30:28      Post Subject: Bozeman MT?

This is probably a long shot, but I just moved to Bozeman from NYC and am looking for some crafty (at least in spirit) ladies to hang out with. Whether we're actually crafting or shopping or just drinking coffee- I need to get out of the apartment! :)

If you're out there...say hello!

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