I have to move soon and the most redeeming thing about it is that I will have a new space to decorate. I’m planning to score some accessories for my new home at this year’s Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts fair. Bright Lights Little City makes fantastic lighting with reused materials like cocktail umbrellas. Perfect [...]
I consider many friends as seasonal knitters, meaning they prefer to knit when the weather gets cold. With winter on it’s way, there will be plenty of awesome yarn to choose from at this year’s Crafty Bastards! Folktale Fibers has absolutely beautiful yarn make from sustainable, animal-friendly fibers. She has a preview of some yarn [...]
Washington City Paper and Urban Outfitters want you to vote for your favorite Crafty Bastard! All 2009 vendors are in the running for Craftiest Bastard of 2009. The three vendors with the most votes cast in their favor will be awarded one of the following prizes: Grand Prize: $500 gift certificate to Urban Outfitters + [...]
Tomorrow my twins start Pre-K and my life as I know it will change. No more dragging around a huge Target canvas bag full of fish crackers, potty seats and changes of clothing. My life needs a new bag. I need something big enough for an embroidery project, ipod, cell phone, audio recorder, etc., but [...]
Living in a city can turn you into an urban warrior, foraging for clever solutions to problems. These vendors, appearing at Crafty Bastards on Saturday, October 3rd, are some people who can help you out! Fabric Horse design and sew utility belts, bags, and accessories originally designed for the urban cyclist but span much farther [...]
The vendor gallery for Crafty Bastards 2009 is up and ready for your browsing pleasure. Use the options at the top to sort by category and vendor name. Click an image to see the artist statement, additional images and website (Etsy Minis and social media links coming soon, too!). Vendor booth numbers and event map [...]
My friend, Ross (okay, he is a Twitter friend, sorry), asked me to help him find some cool pillows for his new office’s sofa. I know Ross is a big geek, so I immediately figured this would be a fun challenge. Let’s geek Ross’ sofa! There’s nothing better than an Abe Lincoln head. This one [...]
Sometime last year, a friend of mine sent me a link to the Craftastrophe blog because I was on it! They said that my zombies closely resembled Gary Busey. At first I was upset, but then decided that if someone could make fun of me and make me laugh at the same time, I was [...]
Beer! Crafts! Blue glowing gnomes for sale! – What could be better? Come to Jackies Yard Sale this Saturday night, at Jackies Backroom (part of Jackie’s Restaurant), in Silver Spring, Maryland. Co-owner Jackie Greenbaum has invited some crafters including Crafty Bastards Director, Kimberly Dorn, City Paper staffer Christine Ernest, jeweler extraordinaire Mary Ellen Doran, and [...]
Vendor status notifications for Crafty Bastards 2009 were sent via email this evening. If you completed an application, but don’t see the notification email from Crafty Bastards, please do the following: 1. Check your junk mail/spam folder. The email was sent from: craftybastards@washingtoncitypaper.com 2. Still not there? Email craftybastards@washingtoncitypaper.com and let us know.
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