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Baltimore Design*Sponge Biz Ladies Meet-up

The Design*Sponge Biz Ladies meet-ups are designed to connect local women running their own design-based businesses. The event is a fun, informal session that will provide free advice and information in the following areas: Marketing/PR, Wholesale/Retail, Business/Legal issues and local designer Kat Feuerstein will tell her story of turning their passion into a successful full-time [...]

CRAFTY BASTARDS DISCOVERY SERIES; CRAFTING ONLINE 101

The Crafty Bastards Discovery Series is in full swing! With our second workshop in the series under our belt, we’re gearing up for the next one in August. The Crafty Bastards Discovery Series has crafting experts come to Whole Foods on P Street once a month, to talk to the Crafty community about ways to [...]

Do It in Public

Crafting that is! Yes, I am telling you to knit, crochet, draw, whatever it is you craft in public! If your craft is portable- why not take it outside the house and socialize? One fun group is the Drink and Draw social group, which has “chapters” across America. If you’re curious about the outcome, the [...]

It Takes a While – A Message from Ira Glass

In this video, Ira Glass of “This American Life” explains why we should all keep working on our craft. He talks about storytelling, but I think this can apply to just about anything. I haven’t seen someone so eloquently express that it takes a long time to get good at something creative. This is something [...]

Woodburning Tool 2.0 or Dude, It Actually Works

It has been two weeks since my first post about learning to use my new woodburning tool. During those first few nights of learning, I didn’t think this follow-up post would be as positive as it is about to be. I didn’t think I would get the hang of it, I didn’t think it would [...]

Upcycled: Fused and Quilted Plastic Bags

I feel like all of the best upcycled products are bags. I’ve reviewed bags made out of old t-shirts, bags made out of contruction fencing and now here are bags made out of the hated plastic grocery bags. With all of these bags made out of waste, there is really no reason for anyone to [...]

There is new in the air. She is precious and real and finally arriving.

I have always felt like sort of a one trick pony when it comes to crafting. I gocco. I used to do other stuff, but when I got my Gocco Printer about 5 years ago, I stopped doing much else. Nothing matches it when it comes to ease of use. And my lifestyle only gives [...]

KB the Car-free Crafter presents: Celebrate Earth-Day with Car-Free Thrifting!

Almost any activity can be green-ified if you do it car-free. See, here’s an example: Thrift Store Shopping: Already Green Car-free Thrift Store Shopping: Even Greener!!! Shopping at thrift stores for materials, fashion finds, books & housewares is a great way to give new life to items would otherwise be headed to a landfill. Reclaiming [...]

Got Plans this Weekend?

If you are looking for something to do this weekend in D.C., we’ve got a few suggestions. On Friday, Crafty Bastard Matt Hollis will be showing a new free-standing sculpture in “The End of Nature” art exhibit at the Warehouse Gallery. About the show: In this wide-ranging group exhibition, artists take a melancholy, hopeful and [...]

Next Monday: Application Advice and Crafty Chatter at Quarry House Tavern

Join us at Quarry House Tavern on Monday, April 14th, 7pm-9pm, for a chance to ask questions and get advice on everything from vendor statements to application photos and other general tips to help make your vendor applications stand out. We would love to see all you veteran Crafty Bastards who are interested in helping [...]