Renegade Brooklyn!

Renegade Brooklyn is this weekend! I will be there with bells on (okay, I won't be wearing any bells, that would be annoying!)  Booth #79!

And a little sneak peek of some new things that will be debuting... (and that will be in my Etsy shop next week!)

Renegade Brooklyn Holiday Show!

I'm so psyched for the very first HOLIDAY Renegade craft show, here in Brooklyn, this coming weekend! Renegade is always a good time, and I'm really glad they are doing a holiday show here this year, since it's hard for me to swing a trip to Chicago for the fair there, this close to the holidays. If you are in the NYC area this weekend, I would love to meet you! Swing by Saturday or Sunday from 11-6pm!

xo,
Michelle

Renegade Chicago 2012

Hello! I'm back from a whirlwind trip to Chicago for this year's Renegade Craft Fair! It was crazy-successful and I packed a lot into my week-long trip. I drove to Chicago solo this year, and let me tell you, that was a LONG drive. I stopped in Cleveland, OH for an hour to have lunch with a friend, and then continued on my journey last thursday. After 3 hours of sleep the night before, leaving at 4:30am, and drinking a crap-ton of coffee, I finally made it to another friend's home in Chicago around 8pm that night. Phew. I had a free day on Friday, in which we stayed local to my friend's neighborhood in Andersonville, checking out the local Swedish-American Museum, and then heading to the Chicago Diner later on. I had a heart-attack-scare that night when we went to go to my rental car, and found an empty spot and a paper sign suddenly saying that it was now a tow-away zone (wasn't there in the morning when I moved my car there!) We freaked out, I called 311 and gave them the license plate number, to which they told me it wasn't in the system. They transferred me to the towing place and the same thing, no record of it in the system. I was beginning to think the worst, that it had been stolen, until the lady on the phone asked me if I had looked around the area for the car. Um, no? Apparently it is common for them to just MOVE the car instead of towing it away. I thanked her and my friend and ran around the blocks looking for the car. Found it a few blocks away! No ticket or boot or anything. Crazy. And weird! I've never ever heard of that happening before!

Renegade was awesome! I was so happy to have my full display this year (I flew last year, so basically only brought inventory and not much in terms of display items.) I was matched up with the same awesome ladies that I shared a booth with in Brooklyn this year, Mr. Sogs Handmade Creatures. Our stuff goes well together and the sisters are super-fun booth-mates. The weather was absolutely amazing and the crowds really came out. I sold so much stuff and all my new stuff went over really well. You can peek at my new Dogs and Cats calendars here, as well as the 24 new illustrations in it, and they will all be up in the shop in a week or so. Turns out, Chicago loves cats more than dogs! I'm pretty curious to see what is more popular in Brooklyn during upcoming holiday shows...

After a great weekend, I hit the road again Monday morning and headed to Cleveland again, to have a longer lunch-dinner with the same friend, and afterwards driving to Livonia, NY to hang with the family for a day or so. I finally made it back to Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon and it was utter relief to return that rental car and get back on public transportation. I'm still playing catch-up being home and trying to get back into the groove. I have lots of new things to show you! I'll have another post soon with some of the sights from my trip, other than my booth. 

xo,

Michelle

Renegade Brooklyn Recap!

I realize that it has been practically a whole week since Renegade Brooklyn, but I've been SUPER-lazy this week, just recovering and putting my apartment back together (as it tends to unravel a bit everytime I do a big craft fair.) I had a super-great weekend, even though the sun knocked my socks off and drained me pretty hard. I actually did better money-wise this year compared to last year, so yay new location and new stuff?! I'm pretty psyched on how my display came out this year. I think the added darker wood pieces go great with my usual hot pink, and it made everything just come together a lot nicer than previous displays. Still want to improve some things though, but that's always the case (and should always be the case, imo!)

I had awesome booth-mates this year, Mr. Sogs Handmade Creatures, who made some pretty darn cute little plush dudes. We had lots of fun and our stuff went together so well (so many people thought that we were one big shop!)

I managed to make a quick loop around the rest of the fair on Sunday afternoon, while Nik manned my booth for me, and I made one purchase. This doughnut mug from DanMade is pretty much the best thing ever. I bought an owl mug from him a few years ago and it has been my absolute favorite mug so I didn't think twice about purchasing one of his new designs. Seriously, it's a super-sturdy mug (it has a handle in the back that you can't see in the photo) and is the best for a hot cup of tea or coffee. 

Other faves from the weekend include:

http://www.michaelmichaelmotorcycle.com/gallery/posters (my neighbor and mega-awesome screenprints. I wanted them all basically.)

http://coralandtusk.com/gallery/ (purrrdy embroidery)

http://www.1percenttalent.com/ (cute shirts!)

http://shopmissmillie.blogspot.com/p/work.html (funny porcelain oddities)

http://www.meredithstern.org/ (rad linoleum block illustrations)

Next big fair is Renegade Chicago on Sept. 8/9th...

xo,

Michelle

Spring Handmade Cavalcade!

If you are in NYC next weekend, Saturday May 5th, please stop by Littlefield, for the Spring Handmade Cavalcade! There will be lots of super-great vendors that are all Etsy sellers from the NYC-area. It will be mega-fun and a great way to kick off the spring/summer crafty season. 

Ah yes, and I designed the flier this year! It's gonna be a fun one. :)

...And there might be some free totebags with my little crafty-girly-fox design on it, for the first 100 or so people to show up...

Crafty Bastards! D.C.!

So I'm heading to Washington D.C. this weekend for Crafty Bastards, and I'm pretty excited about it.  I've only been to D.C. once before, during the Inauguration, and I can't wait to properly explore the city and take part in what is shaping up to being an amazing craft fair.   If you are in the D.C. area, I would absolutely LOVE it if you came and introduced yourself to me!  And, if you have any can't-miss tips for things I should do/eat in D.C. (I am already pretty excited for Sticky Fingers Bakery...), that would be much appreciated.

I will be at booth #163, in the tennis court area.  Also,  if you are so inclined, I would love it if you voted me "Craftiest Bastard."  I could win some pretty sweet swag!  Thank you!

xo,
Michelle

Chicago Fun-times

My display.  Experimental lightweight pocketed wall worked out pretty well.  Everything fit in a suitcase!

So I'm back from Chicago and Renegade was a complete success!  So much fun and I met so many nice people that came to my booth.  Plus, we had PERFECT weather (SO happy about that).  My boothmate, Paula Egan, was great and she makes absolutely beautiful jewelry made out of handmade paper and resin.  I didn't really get a chance to walk around the show at all, which I was a little sad about , but an A+ time overall!

New zippered pouches and 2012 calendars, which I will be putting in my shop super-soon.

I also got to wander around Chicago a bit and hang out with one of my very best friends that I don't get to see as often as I would like.  I walked around Chicago while he was at work on Friday and saw Lincoln Park, Millenium Park, the Tiffany dome at the Cultural Center, and went to the Museum of Surgical Science and of course, The Chicago Diner (yay!)  

I have more pics up on my Flickr stream, if you were so interested!

Tiffany glass dome at the Cultural Center

Taking a break in Lincoln park.

Orchestra playing in Millenium Park

Bean at Millenium Park

Duh!

Vegan PB Cookie Dough shake at the Chicago Diner

Vegan Radical Reuben at the Chicago Diner

Museum of Surgical Science

Museum of Surgical Science

Museum of Surgical Science

First Kotex ad. Museum of Surgical Science

Museum of Surgical Science

Renegade Chicago! This weekend!

So excited!  I leave for Chicago in a few hours for Renegade and to spend some time with a super-great friend of mine in his lovely city.  If you are in Chicago this weekend, I would love to meet you!  I will be at booth #184 on Division st. btwn. Wood and Hermitage. 

Have a great weekend and I'll be back next week with my new calendar and all sorts of new prints and fun stuff to show you!

Renegade Brooklyn 2011!

More Renegade this weekend!  (I'm going to sleep so hard next week after the crazy couple of months I have had...)

I'll be sharing a tent at booth #231 with the lovely Spiderbite Boutique and Jokey Yokey this Saturday and Sunday, and I'd love it if you would come say hello if you are in the area.  Oh goodness, and cross your fingers that the weather forecast changes it's mind about the thunderstorms...

Renegade Austin 2011!

My booth setup

New stuff!

So, Austin is awesome!  I set up my booth at Renegade Austin a few weekends ago, and had the pleasure of meeting so many nice people, customers and vendors alike.  I had a great weekend and as always, I LOVE meeting people who buy or just like my work face-to-face!  I think the kids reactions are my favorite, as some of those little cuties get so excited, and that makes me excited!   I introduced some new products at this show, lots of rings, wing-pins, and hair pins (and soon, necklaces).  I will have a separate post with more details on these and when they will be in my online shop very soon.  Woo! 

I had some great booth-mates too, KC and Kevin of  Make Shop Live, from LA.  They make super-cool things out of recycled and repurposed things, and holy whoa are they creative.  It really couldn't have worked out any better or with nicer booth-buddies!  You can check out their Etsy shop here, and their blog here.

Make Shop Live's booth

Super-cute pin cushion rings!

Holiday Craft Fair Schedule 2010!

Hello December!  I have a super-mega-busy December ahead of me, and I thought I'd make a little calendar so that if you are local to NYC or are visiting the area this month, you can stop by to these awesome craft fairs I'm participating in.  I'm going to have some new stuff, that isn't in my online shop yet too!


Saturday, December 4th:  PS 321 Crafts Fair in Park Slope 
180 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11215 11am-5pm Free


Sunday, December 5th: Handmade Holiday Cavalcade  
Mulberry Street, New York, NY  11am-8pm Free


Sunday, December 12th:  BUST Holiday Craftacular  
The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th Street, New York, NY 10am-8pm  $2


Friday, December 17th: Hester Street Holiday Market  
201 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 11am-8pm Free


Saturday, December 18th: Brooklyn Lyceum Holiday Marketplace 
 227 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11am-7pm Free


Sunday, December 19th: Brooklyn Lyceum Holiday Marketplace  
227 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
11am-7pm Free


Wednesday, December 22nd: Hester Street Holiday Market  
201 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 11am-8pm Free


I'll also be participating in the Vegan Etsy Team marketplace at V-Spot all month long, into the new year!


So much to do!

Poppytalk Handmade Market and Brooklyn Indie Market

Hello! Three things!

1. I'm participating in Poppytalk's Handmade Market this summer, with the current theme being "Here Comes the Sun." I'm so excited! You can view my gallery here.

2. I'll be at the Brooklyn Indie Market tomorrow, June 12th, for the Handmade Hearth and Home event. Stop by and say hi if you are local! There will be lots of great vendors there!

3. I have started to put 11"x14" prints in my shop, whoa man! So far, I have these two (which are also newish paintings that have kinda just been sitting around):



And lastly, happy weekend! I'll be back monday with an important post, I promise. :)

Crafts in Chelsea and major shop update!

I'll be at booth #10 tomorrow at Crafts in Chelsea! Stop by and say hi, if you are in the area!

WHEN: Saturday May 8, 2010, 10am – 5pm
WHERE: 21st street between 8-9 Avenues, NYC

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And I also *super*updated my shop the other day, with lots and lots of new prints. Crazy things planned this month, stay tuned!

Bust Craftacular 2009 and Give-away winner!!

Hello! I'm fully recovered now, from a totally awesome day at Bust's Holiday Craftacular, last Sunday. Lots of fun, happy people with incredibly nice things to say, lots of sales, awesome neighbors and location, and just overall good vibes everywhere. Bust even interviewed me! Here's some pictures of my table:






Also, I picked a winner for my Give-away! With the help of Random.org, commenter #4 is the winner! #4 happens to be the super-fabulous Jeni Treehugger! You should all check out her blog, because she's awesome and funny and makes delicious food!

Thank you to everyone who entered; I think you are all pretty super-awesome and wish I could give a calendar to all of you. I will definitely have more give-aways in the future!

Display pics

Hello! This weekend was a happy one. Met so many nice people and got to see people's reaction to my work face-to-face, which was way interesting and entertaining. Lots of smiles and giggles make me happy! Everything went rather smoothly, except for a minor (okay, not so minor at the time) glitch with my tent. Let's just say that it was a good thing that the weather was PERFECT the entire weekend, or I would have had some serious trouble with it. Here are some pictures from my tent (and a random marching band that was circling the fair!):











Also had two new paintings that I did in the last few weeks, that I hadn't had time to photograph or scan. I quickly photographed them both saturday morning, just in case they sold, so I would have a record of them. Good thing I did, as "Love" sold! I'm going to take a better photo of Mister Whale this weekend.





I'm not gonna lie; I'm pretty excited to just SLEEP most of next weekend. I also cooked a real, full meal last night, for the first time in what seems like ages. Will post later!