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
Posted by lizzymahoney on 2005-08-03 20:03:59
Post Subject:
Uni in Sept? AJ, is there a specific focus of this? Is the Craft Center trying to get more student interest, or is it part of some larger Uni effort like multi-culturalism or whatever?
I'd be thinking along lines of what uni students want when they've just returned to school. Room decor, study aids, entertainment, convenient storage.
Obviously, film canisters would be a great size for saving quarters for laundry or parking. Duct tape personalization would be quick and easy, maybe with a loop of duct tape or twine so it can be attached to a belt or lanyard or keyring. See if a slashed top works with it for depositing quarters in it. May not have enough depth...
Plastic film canisters could be used to hold cardboard and clear film together to make photo frames. Listen, I've never done these: I'm just imagining size and materials... Anyhow, one straight slit down the side of each canister, cutting half way through bottom and maybe lid, and you'd have a cylinder with a slit that would hold a few layers of paper or cardboard. For small pictures like 3x5, two of these cylinders could hold the photo upright on a desk or dresser.
There's usually lots of cardboard available to scroungers. An X-acto and a pencil would help you make loads of stencils for t-shirts or book bags or bed linens. Just have to make the kids understand that simpler and larger is better when it comes to graffiti like stencilling.
Covering and or decorating paper ream boxes or lidded storage boxes could be a good one. Save Sunday comics or old magazines for a spray adhesive decoupage, or rip up thrifted linens to cover them. Some would like them neat and crisp and very Martha Stewart-ish, but others would love a ratty edged denim with magic markered graffiti to store their boxed stuff.
Baskets are readily available at thrifts. Spraypainted or sponged, they could make good carryalls for bathtime, or perhaps as bedside trash receptacles.
Oh, yeah, so much cardboard on campus in September... Show them how to fabric wrap a hefty piece for a bulletin board in their rooms. Either with ribbon crisscross or plain if they want to rely on pushpins. The board would be mounted on the wall with doublestick tape or that gooey no marks kind of mounting stuff, whatever it's called. Also could make a nice headboard for students feeling the loss of mommy's decorative touch.
Posted by Sewlittletime on 2006-02-22 12:31:00
Post Subject: Ok folks! I need help for a quick/easy gift!
So...it has taken me just about forever to finish my friend's window valances. (We both have auto immune diseases, so she understands the waxing and waning of physical energy!!) Tonight I am buying more thread so I can stitch up the last seam!! Hurray!
Anyway, I was thinking that I'd like to make a little something for her that is comlimentary to her living room decor, where the valences will hang. But what?!
I thought about a fabric origami box, but I don't have the necessary equipment, and don't really want to go to all the trouble. Have to think more simply than that.
My Mom suggested a nice runner to go on her coffee table, but I'm not sure how into that she'd be.
Her living room is a pretty eclectic mix of modern and antique, with subdued colors, such as mint, pale orange, and medium to light greys, mixed in with the dark woodwork of her furniture.
So, my wise and wonderful friends.......any ideas??
Posted by bessiemae on 2005-01-09 17:53:01
Post Subject: Mom of 2 Monkey Boys and Crafty, too!
Hi! Crafting or even going potty by yourself can be a challenge with kids..especially boys! Mine are now 10yo and 7yo, but when they were younger, I would craft while they napped or for a few hours after they went to bed. Yeah, initally, you're tired, but you'll be surprised how much better you'll feel. The crafting feeds your soul and makes you a nicer person and a better mom.
I would also craft items just for them..Halloween costumes, room decor, clothes, etc. and that would get them interested, but also give my time and room to craft. See, it was in their best interest to let me do my "thing." Now, the boys are older and they have leraned that moms need cretive time, as well, as boys. We still so stuff for them, but it's more limited to Samuri costumes, etc.
Like you, I don't have real space to set up my sewing machine and leave it up to complete a project. Bummer. I had a table set up in basement, but Spud and Harry took it over for the reading tutoring. I just got a really BIG dining room table that seats 8-10 in comfort, so I take up residence at one end. They can do whatever at the other end.
I also get them involved. For their projects, they have to help every step of the way from patterns, to fabric, notions, cutting/pinning, and some sewing. Less curiosity to "creatively contribute" to the finished project. Foe some of my crafty and not so crafty tedious stuff, I have them help me by measuring, etc. They do enjoy craft stores and fabric shops.
Posted by vintagecherubs on 2007-01-25 08:40:53
Post Subject: Would love a link if you could squeeze me in.
Hi there,
I make a lot of things such as handbags, totes, stuffed toys and dolls,childrens clothing and totes, home and room decor and artwork.
I would really appreciate the link.
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do in return.
Cheers
Kirsten
