Spreading the word

Brandi wrote to me the other day to share with you a blog called CanArtisan, and included a link to your team blog in my latest post about shopping locally. Check the article out here. She has a shop directory and a craft show listing, and is open to submissions.

Eden from iStudio in Toronto wanted to share with us a new program called CSPA Unmasked.

CSPA Unmasked is an initiative to celebrate creativity and to raise awareness of the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance – a resource and community developed by patients to help those dealing with skin conditions and disorders – by helping to demystify aliments of the skin. CPSA Unmasked is the visible call to action to de-stigmatize skin disease in Canada.

Canadian residents who are 19 years of age and older, can enter the CSPA Unmasked design competition by submitting their mask design and a written explanation of what inspired the design – up to 200 words – posting their entries online and emailing a URL of their entries to: cspa_unmasked@fleishman.ca. The entry deadline is December 16, 2009 at noon ET.

CSPA Unmasked is a design competition where creative Canadians like you have the opportunity to design a mask in a medium of their choice, for a chance to win $500 and a have their mask featured on the CSPA’s website and back cover of the CSPA’s inaugural magazine in 2010. Join the voice of Canada’s skin patient community and make it stronger!

For complete rules and more information about CSPA Unmasked, please visit CSPA’s website.

Don't forget about ETSY night craft show at the Manitoba Costume Museum tomorrow evening! See you there!

Valentine's Sale Idea

I came across this “call for crafters” today and it got me wondering if we should do something similar at the beginning of February. It wouldn’t be on this scale, of course, but maybe a fun, little evening event with a few crafters and maybe some complimentary vendors.

We could all sell our “usual” handmade/vintage stuff, but add some special (ok, *sexy*) items to the mix. I’m thinking condom wallets, pretty slips, red Jewelry, body lotion, candles, cards, “love coupons”…etc etc etc…

What do you think? It could be a good “winter warmer” and a way to stay visible/active/earning $....


4th Annual Toronto Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair
When: Saturday February 13, 2010 12-8pm

Looking for an excuse to take your arts and craftiness in a sexy direction? Searching for the perfect place to sell your handmade erotic wares just before Valentine’s Day? Last year's Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair attracted over 1300 attendees to ogle (and buy) the work of over 20 vendors at the Gladstone Hotel. For more details and on line vendor submission forms visit: www.eroticartsandcrafts.com
Submission deadline: January 3, 2009

More about the Fair:
The Erotic Arts and Crafts Fair is a one-of-a-kind fair that will bring together artists and crafters just in time for Valentine's Day. Knitters, crafters, zinesters, card makers, and artists of all types will be creating erotic objects for this one day celebration of DIY sex and romantic culture.

an interesting site for an altered book competition.

Deadline December 1 - RE: (recycled, repurposed, rebound) - a juried exhibition of artworks created by altering an existing book into something else. The work might end up as a book or as something else altogether, as long as a significant and recognizable part of the finished piece originated from an existing book. The deadline to enter is December 1, 2009. Exhibition held February-March 2010. There is a reduced entry fee student category, purchase and cash awards in both categories with purchase award commitments from private and public collections. A full prospectus is available at www.abecedariangall ery.com, click opportunities for artists link or by emailing alicia@abecedariang allery.com

Alicia Bailey
Abecedarian Gallery
www.abecedariangall ery.com
910 Santa Fe, Unit #101
Denver, CO 80204
phone: 720.282.4052 or 303.340.2110
fax: 303.479.9556

"Get Festive" Handmade Christmas Workshop

I know we're not feeling 100% in the spirit since the snow has yet to fall. Let us get you into the spirit of giving something from the heart and hands. Our studio stash of supplies is at your disposal as we create 4 different holiday decorations utilizing yarn, vintage buttons, felt, fabric and paint! Projects include:

Pom-Pom Quick Knit Garland
Felt Partridges
Christmas Gnomes
Button Wreaths

Make one of each, and take home instructions to keep creating your own variations!

"Get Festive" Crafting the holidays workshop
Date: Monday, November 30
Time: 6:30 - 9pm
Place: Studio Lune 680-70 Arthur Street.
Cost: $30 each, includes supplies
Visit www.studiolune.com for sign up details!

Sew Dandee Clothing Swap is Next Week!

I hope you guys can make it to the swap for a swappin' good time!

Craft Sale Season is Here!

Have you taken the handmade pledge?

Are you buying handmade, shopping local and thinking of supporting local artisans this year's holiday season?

Our fabulous Winnipeg Etsy Street Team members have been stitching, hammering, gluing and being outrageously crafty, all to help you have a stress free, ingenious hand made holiday.

Leave the malls, crowds and mass produced items for clever made in Manitoba creations at your local craft sale. Or better yet click on the Etsy shop links on the right and shop in the comfort of your bathrobe!