happy new year!
we hope you had a good one! we know 2010 is gonna be prosperous, crafty and spectacular. we’ve got a few things up our sleeves. watch for more details in the coming weeks!
Posts tagged ‘cincinnati’
Jan 6
Dec 15
cincinnati shopping guide
there’s just a little time left for holiday shopping this year, but i wanted to call out some fab handmade gift ideas from some of the local Crafty Supermarket vendors! even though time’s running out, the shipping should be fast. :)
VisuaLingual’s Midwest Seed Bombs
These are seriously blowing up, so to speak — they’ve had mentions in tons of national magazines. Each cute screenprinted bag contains five seed bombs with a mix of wildflowers native to the Midwest. $6
SMARTFISH handmade red flats
These adorable handmade flats are completely vegan and made without any adhesives. Alisha dyes the hemp canvas and pours the rubber soles into molds herself. Truly made in Cincinnati! $95
Paper Acorn’s set of 6 snowflake gift tags
These tiny tags come with silver strings to tie to your most precious presents. Each is two pieces: a silver circle and a die-cut blue circle. $5
Lori Brown’s Ruth softie
Under the moniker morninglori, Lori makes hand-embroidered creatures out of fleece and cotton. Baby tested and adult approved! $28
grey goose gifts’ biggie smalls necklace
This simple sterling silver chain has two circles, one big, one small. Pretty, simple and affordable! $20
grace dobush’s “crafty superstar” book
If you or a crafter in your life is trying to make a go at a DIY business, this book is a must-have. It’s got first-hand advice from 25 indie crafters on how to run a craft business and balance your crafty life with your day job. $15
Nov 30
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thank you, thank you, thank you!
I’d say Crafty Supermarket was an amazing success! We had more than 1,000 shoppers come out the day of the show—there were even 100 people in line to get in when we finally opened our doors! (Extra thanks to the first woman in line, who showed up around 10:30 a.m. and held the door for crafters loading their stuff into the Tavern.) Needless to say, the 50 swag bags were gone within minutes of noon.
A huge thanks to all the shoppers—where the heck did you all come from? Your enthusiasm was absolutely radical.
And I’ve got to give an extra big thanks to our sponsors, who made it possible to reach out to the community and do some craft education!
But the biggest thanks goes to the crafters—you guys rocked it hard.
People kept asking when our next show was going to be. Some even suggested Crafty Supermarket should be monthly. (whoa!) We definitely want this to be an annual event, at the very least! We’re going to regroup and set up an e-mail list and get our stuff together. Stay subscribed to the blog, and you’ll be among the first to know when the next show hits.
Stay crafty!
grace and alisha
crafty spotlight: visualingual
VisuaLingual
Cincinnati
VisuaLingual is a small design and print studio located in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. Our practice is based on a passion for multidisciplinary theory and research, which we translate to visual language inscribed onto paper, screen, and the environment. We visualize aspects of places through self-authored and commission based work. By keeping our operation compact and flexible, we are able to deeply explore the idiosyncrasies of hyper-localized cultural production, focusing on Cincinnati and beyond.
Born in Gdynia, Poland and raised in Gdynia and Brooklyn, Maya Drozdz received her BA in Philosophy+Critical Theory from Cornell University and her MFA in 2D Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her interests center on graphic design theory, particularly its intersection with popular culture and the urban environment. Her professional experience includes identity, print, interaction, and environmental design, as well as teaching, lecturing, writing, and curating worldwide design exhibits.
Michael Stout was born and raised in Indianapolis. He received his BFA in Visual Communication from the Herron School of Art and Design and his MCP from the University of Cincinnati. Michael’s interests include urban geography, cartography, architecture, urban design, and typography. His professional experience incorporates these interests into print, identity, fashion, environmental, and experimental design projects for exhibits and publications.
Nov 17
crafty spotlight: nimmy saustra & tallie designs
Nimmy Saustra & Tallie Designs
Cincinnati, Ohio
DaNelle Jenkins is a mixed-media jewelry artist who enjoys creating wearable art. She is inspired by color, silhouettes, and shapes and motivated by fashion, both vintage and urban. She enjoys learning and experimenting with new techniques and media for unusual couplings, and finds inspiration in both vintage and natural objects. She’s passionate about crafting, and equally impassioned about women’s health and social issues. She has most recently contributed pieces to the following silent auction events: The Urban League of Greater Cincinnati’s Gala de Monte Carlo, Susan G. Komen Foundation’s 3rd Annual Spin for the Cure, and Women Helping Women’s Glam Rock Red event.
crafty spotlight: miss chief productions
Miss Chief Productions
Pittsburgh, PA
Erin Wommack and Jessica Manack fine-tuned their collecting and collaging skills as college roommates in Roanoke, VA. misschiefshop.com is the showcase for their creations, from buttons to stationery to knits, and a rotating rack of thrift-store gems. Miss Chief’s offerings include accessories and utilitarian items created from vintage finds, often one-of-a-kind … and affordable! Irreverent and irresistible, they bridge the gap between fine art and the art of the everyday.
crafty spotlight: kitsch cafe
With just three weeks left until Crafty Supermarket, it’s high time to better introduce you to our crafters!
Kitsch Café
Drew Steinbrecher, Cincinnati
Inspired by a lifetime love of vintage illustration, housewares, and fabrics, Drew combined a degree in graphic design, 10 years of professional experience and innate style to open Kitsch Café. Providing unique vintage objects and collectibles, as well as handmade accessories and stationery made with vintage fabrics, items are chosen and created to be stylish and memorable and always contain a sense of humor. Located in Cincinnati, the company originally sold only vintage items, adding handmade items in the spring of 2009. Kitsch Café items are found online, and in many local shops and boutiques.
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