tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29890326531371675732024-03-05T01:19:15.669-06:00Dallas CraftivismThe Dallas Craft Mafia's blog. We are all about crafting, networking, and helping the world be a better place. Welcome- stay awhile.The Dallas Craft Mafiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12246119972993871742noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-66530967037142619932010-04-30T19:27:00.001-06:002010-04-30T19:27:44.468-06:00Spring Bash Tomorrow<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/4567058522/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4567058522_d68f4ab708_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/4567058522/">Spring Bash Tomorrow</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/muttsywonder/">muttsywonder/HARRILU</a></span></div>Stop by the South Side on Lamar for one amazing shopping experience. Grab a glass of wine, shop over 50 handmade artists, grab a raffle ticket to benefit Operation Kindness,or be one of the lucky 50 to snag a great goody bag! <br /><br />Check out the details at http://www.handmadebash.com<br />Tomorrow: Saturday May 1st<br />11am to 5pm<br /><br />Should be a great time-- hope to see you there!<br clear="all" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-8805930464409693352009-07-10T09:01:00.002-06:002009-07-10T09:05:34.605-06:00Big news for Tara & our friends at House of DangCheck out this article on the NBC DFW website!!!! It's all the latest news about Tara's collaboration with Doug and Andy.<br /><a href="http://www.nbcdfw.com/around_town/shopping/Buy-Indie-Wednesday-New-Steam-for-Bishop-Arts.html">CLICK HERE TO READ ALL ABOUT IT.</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkr76CVUHafmP3W-PXsIaLZx_U0XQfq7Cua1KqIfSJjF-LgVy8huM-zzIzs5nGKct3SWjLhRbPnCfvFHU0V5ukZbUSMvxX9G9wQe1hzHWU31HrN2ojwk1cy-2SVoblBSLLI1bZE3SHPqK/s1600-h/0708dress.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkr76CVUHafmP3W-PXsIaLZx_U0XQfq7Cua1KqIfSJjF-LgVy8huM-zzIzs5nGKct3SWjLhRbPnCfvFHU0V5ukZbUSMvxX9G9wQe1hzHWU31HrN2ojwk1cy-2SVoblBSLLI1bZE3SHPqK/s400/0708dress.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356847722935760562" /></a>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07419692667741979170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-45143103350570274772009-05-15T11:40:00.003-06:002009-05-15T11:47:39.535-06:00This Weekend: Saturday 2 Great Events<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/Sg2qZ77XlLI/AAAAAAAAASs/o0ZZX9JZV1s/s1600-h/WHITE+BACKGROUND.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336108496064058546" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/Sg2qZ77XlLI/AAAAAAAAASs/o0ZZX9JZV1s/s400/WHITE+BACKGROUND.jpg" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><p>Spring Bash is this Saturday!!!<br />1409 South Lamar, Dallas TX 75215<br />11am-5pm<br /><br />Come by & shop 50 amazing local artists, craftsmen & designers AND Enjoy:<br /><br />- Free raffle<br />- Free goody bags for the first 50 shoppers<br />- Free Make-&-Take crafts with Girl Scouts Troop 1637<br />- Bring CASH for shopping and donations benefitting The Family Place .<br /><br />All the details can also be found:<br /><a href="http://www.etsydallas.com/">http://www.etsydallas.com/</a> </p><p></p><p><br />- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/Sg2qKsPU7fI/AAAAAAAAASk/2zTISbYD5zY/s1600-h/l_e2486e5b080c4d1cbd396a903fd5b2b4.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 246px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336108234154765810" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/Sg2qKsPU7fI/AAAAAAAAASk/2zTISbYD5zY/s320/l_e2486e5b080c4d1cbd396a903fd5b2b4.jpg" /></a>Hot Rods & Heels<br /><br />Where: Excuses Cafe, 3025 Main, Dallas<br /><br />See Sky Girls by Tara Tonini *Tara to the T* and some other great vendors at the largest pin up show in Texas--<br />Doors open at 4pm<br /><br />Check out all the details, schedule & more at <a href="http://www.hotrodsandheels.com/">http://www.hotrodsandheels.com/</a></p><br /><br /><p><br clear="all"></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-87097273018776979552009-04-22T09:11:00.001-06:002009-04-22T09:11:14.372-06:00TIME TO GET SHOPPING! THIS SATURDAY!!!<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/3452441195/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3452441195_841273f3e3_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/3452441195/">FunkyFinds next weekend in FtWorth</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/muttsywonder/">muttsywonder</a></span></div>Funky Finds Spring Fling is THIS SATURDAY in Fort Worth-- Will Rogers Memorial Center from 10am to 6pm.<br /><br />In addition to the Dallas Craft Mafia-- you'll be able to stroll & shop over 100 vendors! A Family Friendly- Pet Friendly show-- they'll even have a food vendor there so you can snack & shop the day away!! They'll be having a really great raffle that supports several local charities-- and be working with the Humane Society to adopt out some pets...<br /><br />This show is going to be WONDERFUL-- and it is a great way to see a ton of your favorite local indie artists & designers! Come early & get your raffle tickets-- the FIRST 50 people to purchase a raffle ticket will get one of 50 handmade tote bags (made by the DCM-yay) filled to the rim with super gifts & goodies! Definitely worth wayyyy more than the price of a ticket!!<br /><br />Come by and see us-- a free event that will definitely make it worth the trip out!! Hope to see you there :)<br clear="all" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-14797028577808539862009-03-13T14:23:00.002-06:002009-03-13T14:28:28.985-06:00Check Out the Brass Ball This Friday (Tonight!!)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SbrBaZ0YfvI/AAAAAAAAASc/Pga9INjat6g/s1600-h/Brass_Evite.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312771369788276466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SbrBaZ0YfvI/AAAAAAAAASc/Pga9INjat6g/s400/Brass_Evite.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Our very own Tara to the T has used her magic again to create a unique one of a kind line of accessories that will be featured in the Brass Ball along with Lip Service Friday (tonight) at The Church find more info at <a href="http://www.thechurchdallas.com/">www.thechurchdallas.com</a><br /><br />Come by and see what the Steampunk movement & style is all about--There will be fashions by LipService, accessories & styling by Tara To the T, music and more..Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-44473704765925653642009-02-23T17:23:00.001-06:002009-02-23T17:23:31.345-06:00Support Local Designers in Dallas!<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/3305134002/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3305134002_1aea404d9e_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/3305134002/">PinsPostcardBack</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/muttsywonder/">muttsywonder</a></span></div>The Pin Show, and independant fashion event, is this Thursday at Union Station-- with an after party, too! Come and support local designers, (as well as a few of the Dallas Craft Mafia members-Tara To the T, Enju & Harrilu), who will be showing off their designs! <br /><br />Its going to be an evening of fun & fashion-- from local designers that span the gammit of style! <br /><br />Details:<br />7pm @ Union Station<br />http://www.thepinshow.com<br />Tickets on Sale Now! Or, buy them at the door!<br /><br />Hope to see you there!!<br clear="all" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-54877891288161814382009-01-13T16:16:00.005-06:002009-01-15T11:22:31.100-06:00"Stand by your Man" A tribute to Bonnie & Clyde<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCLuA9uJc8T_SOzk2Ot6crqgu5FJFaNR7Lz095x4bg0g5bFDyDgptmnf9uVm7x-aDp5HupFA7Ylm1EV0QGr0f0jw-Ntj1whEruZnZxY27LRjRimwpcGsPuun6FHbOKmhFOcKgSQaW6JNZE/s1600-h/closing-2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCLuA9uJc8T_SOzk2Ot6crqgu5FJFaNR7Lz095x4bg0g5bFDyDgptmnf9uVm7x-aDp5HupFA7Ylm1EV0QGr0f0jw-Ntj1whEruZnZxY27LRjRimwpcGsPuun6FHbOKmhFOcKgSQaW6JNZE/s400/closing-2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290905848598171458" /></a><br /><br /><br />We are just blocks west of the Bishop Arts District, and right next door to Mighty Fine Arts. Google maps can make it tricky....so here are directions.<br /><br />From downtown Dallas, take 30 west exit Sylvin (Main post office exit) take a left onto Sylvin and go up the hill into the cliff. You will cross over Davis and make a Left onto 10th street. Make another left onto Tyler.<br /><br />Don't forget Free admission and free drinks provided by Sake2me and Red Strip Beer.Tara Toninihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03054795811660663698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-40672875648561326172008-12-02T08:10:00.009-06:002008-12-02T08:41:38.282-06:00THIS WEEKEND: Indie Shopping Experience<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Clear your schedule, grab your wallet & head out for a weekend of amazing indie shopping events this Friday, Saturday & Sunday!</span></span><div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Friday 12/5: "Stand By Your Man "A Tribute to Bonnie & Clyde</span></span></div><div>Art Meets Fashion in this original show inspired by Bonnie & Clyde</div><div>411 Tyler Street, Dallas 75208, 7pm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/STVEP-mni9I/AAAAAAAAAMk/PHqs-zIQkkc/s400/BC_01.jpg" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Check out the amazing hair accessories, hats & of course amazing artwork by this truly dynamic duo: designer Tara Tonini (our beloved Tara To the T)& Artist Joey Seeman. Find out more details on Tara's blog (check out the killer Observer article while you're there) <a href="http://taratothet.blogspot.com/">http://taratothet.blogspot.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Saturday 12/6: Urban Street Bazaar</span></span></div><div>11am-10pm Bishop Arts District, Dallas</div><div><a href="http://www.urbanstreetbazaar.com/">http://urbanstreetbazaar.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/STVF0Tcx8RI/AAAAAAAAAMs/PY44NAlimgA/s400/DecemberPoster.urbanbazaar.gif" /><br /></div><div>Come by & shop talented artists & designers selling their hand crafted wares! You'll find fashion-forward, modern designed jewelry, accessories, apparel, childrens items, toys, house goods, and more! Definitely a great place to pick up a one-of-a-kind gift for everyone on your list. There will be music, entertainment & a silent auction. </div><div>Get all the details, directions, etc at <a href="http://www.urbanstreetbazaar.com/">www.urbanstreetbazaar.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Sunday 12/7: Deck the Halls</span></span></div><div>Southside on Lamar, Dallas</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1409 South Lamar, Dallas, TX 75215</span></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">11 am- 6pm </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://deckthehallsdallas.com/">http://deckthehallsdallas.com</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/STVIFhPmM0I/AAAAAAAAAM8/HxkkgJHBAmA/s400/DTH_flyer.jpg" /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">Find even MORE great shopping here-- in addition to indie designers & crafters, you'll find a few local businesses with great merchandise & unique, original style! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">Come by for a Santa photo opportunity, childrens craft table, cocktails & a raffle benefitting<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> St. Phillip's School & Community Center. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">Get all of the details at <a href="http://deckthehallsdallas.com/">http://deckthehallsdallas.com</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-17451695775357433692008-11-04T14:50:00.001-06:002008-11-04T14:50:25.467-06:00Girlie Show 2008-this weekend<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/3000653566/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/3000653566_20f06f4216_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/3000653566/">Girlie Show 2008-this weekend</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/muttsywonder/">muttsywonder</a></span></div>http://www.thegirlieshow.net<br /><br />Come by and see a few of the Dallas Craft Mafia at The Girlie Show this weekend! <br /><br />We are really excited to be headed up to OKC to see some of our favorite gals and be part of The Girlie Show! It is two days of fun-- shopping, music, eating & more! <br /><br />Hope to see a few familiar faces there!<br clear="all" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-1846572467889690062008-10-09T16:59:00.003-06:002008-10-09T17:05:43.907-06:00Urban Bazaar: This Saturday, October 11th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SO6Ndk6GscI/AAAAAAAAAL4/L-clnhdfeTc/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SO6Ndk6GscI/AAAAAAAAAL4/L-clnhdfeTc/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255293354451055042" /></a><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Come by and see the DCM at The Bazaar!<br /><br />The weather will be gorgeous and it should make a great day to be spent shopping & getting to know other local artists!<br /><br />We'll be in the Bishop Arts District from 10am to 8pm<br />There are fun restaurants in the area perfect for a day shopping and enjoying the gorgeous fall weather!<br /><br />hope to see you there!!<br /><a href="http://www.urbanstreetbazaar.com">http://www.urbanstreetbazaar.com</a></span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-65708826415590174152008-10-08T13:31:00.004-06:002008-10-08T13:36:21.780-06:00We are going to be Mentor Madres!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUe755ebRLYSjIJiuUJX0Duu0xs5Jwi9shnssxtYYrrSkVYl9AZ-gG1wBQCMduxE2ULugSKJkOeakkYC3M6edaFXSW1weQQywX4eRXvbzu4QEtOOJ65IRg8aGIoRNo7hVbLK5RVBJDFeQi/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUe755ebRLYSjIJiuUJX0Duu0xs5Jwi9shnssxtYYrrSkVYl9AZ-gG1wBQCMduxE2ULugSKJkOeakkYC3M6edaFXSW1weQQywX4eRXvbzu4QEtOOJ65IRg8aGIoRNo7hVbLK5RVBJDFeQi/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254869188926667794" /></a><br />We are so excited about the Art Chicas Unidas program run by our pals over at La Reunion. The Dallas Craft Mafia will be sponsoring a girl for this upcoming art event. Check it out!!!<br /><br />WHAT IS IT - ART CHICAS UNIDAS<br />Small teams of high school aged girls will work with professional women artists selected by jury and create one of a kind art works based on materials from our 35 acres site in Oak Cliff. The finished art works will be on display that same evening and all proceeds from sales go back into the Art Chicas Unidas program. What makes this program unique? This year we are working with Deaf Action Center, socio-economically challenged schools as well as girls that are getting the full art experience like at Booker T. We engage all walks of life and backgrounds and introduce new skills and interests, from photography to guitar to encaustic.<br /><br />We will honor our Mentor Madres this year with your names across our invitational postcard to the reception. Even if you can't make the reception November 8, please support this program today. Download the form and mail or email back. Deadline Oct 18 to be on the card! Don't delay!<br /><br />Want more info? Check out the la Reunion blog and watch the video <a href="http://www.lareuniontx.org/lareuniontx/blog/2008/10/mentor-madres-sponsor-girl-today.html">http://www.lareuniontx.org/lareuniontx/blog/2008/10/mentor-madres-sponsor-girl-today.html</a>Tara Toninihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03054795811660663698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-26284978815055268372008-10-07T03:05:00.003-06:002008-10-07T03:13:06.030-06:00Our Night at the Museum <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">On September 19, 2008 the Dallas Craft Mafia had the privilege of being invited to demonstrate their wicked talents at the </span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223370426_0" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background- background-position: initial initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Dallas Museum of Arts</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223370426_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Late Nights</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">. If you haven't been to the once month event you are missing out. Open till midnight the museum was buzzing with music, family crafts from recycled items, an </span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223370426_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">interactive art exhibit</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">, movies and demonstrations by local artists.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">The DCM showed their stuff with sewing, crochet and jewelry making. Julie, Judy and Whitney sewed some sweet treats for the fall with pumpkins and scarves. Jacky crocheted fall inspired </span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223370426_3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">wrist bands</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"> and Amber created her one of a kind earrings.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman'; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SOsnu5ahSSI/AAAAAAAAALw/7HYCB4JgovI/s400/2894578938_c4ba299255.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">It was great to get to talk with people and answer questions and pass out a little advice on how anyone can create their own art. Having children get involved and get inspired was a big bonus for us all.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Interested in going to the next Late Nights at the </span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223370426_4" style="cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom- background-position: initial initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">Dallas Museum of Art</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">? For more info go to: </span></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1223370426_5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Dallas_Museum_of_Art/Experience/ID_012952">http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Dallas_Museum_of_Art/Experience/ID_012952</a></span></span></span></span><br /></div></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-8718483129935530232008-09-28T03:18:00.002-06:002008-09-28T03:25:01.719-06:00This Thursday! Halloween Sale At Make!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SN9MOtAGAMI/AAAAAAAAALo/JtAh2_mYZfE/s1600-h/DCM-Halloween-Flyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SN9MOtAGAMI/AAAAAAAAALo/JtAh2_mYZfE/s400/DCM-Halloween-Flyer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250999506019156162" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:12px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;">Join us </span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1222593291_2" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;">on October 2nd from 6-10pm</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"> at Make Studio in the Bishop Arts District for First Thursday & a sale on </span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1222593291_3" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;">Dallas</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"> Craft Mafia member's merchandise of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;">15% off</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;">! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;">We'll be hanging out, enjoying a few treats and hoping to see some friendly faces!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px; "><a href="http://www.themakesite.com">Make Studio</a></span><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; ">313 North Bishop Ave</span><br /></div><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1222593291_4" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: rgb(220, 238, 255); background-position: initial initial; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; ">Dallas, TX 75208</span><br /></div></span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1222593291_5" style="border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana; ">(214)256-3061</span><br /></div></span></span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-65330546272558362122008-09-26T16:30:00.003-06:002008-09-26T16:34:42.142-06:00DCM Halloween Sale!The Dallas Craft Mafia will be have a SALE at Make in the Bishop Arts District<br /><br />Thursday October 2nd, 2008<br /><br />Come visit us for drinks, snacks and a night full of shopping for unique handmade items. 15% off all DCM members merchandise!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8JwWbONhHoIalF0AqFdIq6tAEoUsIo48zHq-52XKOL43Z2CvqwmVI_Tz3VrDkz8GacNjdI8XbD6hgJC7QU_ngA7ahHVF7xgxOJySQfF07b1VQhWAFXSVMyNJGR52kb8H9yiMMO3K2I6M/s1600-h/DCM+hallow2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8JwWbONhHoIalF0AqFdIq6tAEoUsIo48zHq-52XKOL43Z2CvqwmVI_Tz3VrDkz8GacNjdI8XbD6hgJC7QU_ngA7ahHVF7xgxOJySQfF07b1VQhWAFXSVMyNJGR52kb8H9yiMMO3K2I6M/s400/DCM+hallow2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250461491793135698" /></a>Tara Toninihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03054795811660663698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-56098049042848393182008-09-18T14:17:00.004-06:002008-09-18T14:23:51.323-06:00DMA this Friday: Come Spend a Late Night With Us!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SNK4Rkm0lVI/AAAAAAAAALg/kAgXUcsqifw/s1600-h/dma+late+nights.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SNK4Rkm0lVI/AAAAAAAAALg/kAgXUcsqifw/s400/dma+late+nights.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247459127863842130" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><b><div>Come spend an evening with us and the Dallas Museum of Art! We'll be there from 9pm-11pm this Friday, Sept 19th on the concourse demonstrating some of the things we can make. We'd love to see some friendly faces and discuss crafting of course! </div><div><br /></div><div>There will be a ton of fun activities going on at the DMA-- its part of their late nights series.. for all the details, <a href="http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Dallas_Museum_of_Art/Experience/ID_012952">Check out the DMA website</a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><a href="http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Dallas_Museum_of_Art/Experience/ID_012952"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Dallas_Museum_of_Art/Experience/ID_012952</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-86173585886391776472008-08-16T17:34:00.003-06:002008-08-16T17:39:06.380-06:00Show Pony Show TOMORROW IN DALLAS!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SKdlESaMpHI/AAAAAAAAALY/6CvPZhVP7Nw/s1600-h/SPS+legal+flier.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SKdlESaMpHI/AAAAAAAAALY/6CvPZhVP7Nw/s400/SPS+legal+flier.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235264216177091698" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/muttsywonder/"><br /></a></span></div>Don't miss out on some of the best and unique shopping for quality, hand crafted gifts, apparel, accessories, childrens items, art, jewelry, glass work, and more! Tomorrow from 11am to 7pm!!<br /><br />Its perfect for the whole family! It all happens tomorrow the Continental Lofts in Dallas! Its an inside show-- so you can be sure to be comfortable rain or shine!<br /><br />3311 Elm Street<br />Dallas, TX<br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=3311+Elm+street+Dallas,+TX&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=61.070016,69.609375&ie=UTF8&ll=32.787888,-96.777256&spn=0.008045,0.008497&z=16&iwloc=addr">MAP HERE</a><br /><br />Come for the shopping, entertainment and fun interactive craft! Support local Dallas artists and craftsmen.<br /><ul><li>Shop Over 35 Talented Designers, Craftsmen, and Artists selling their carefully crafted wares</li><li> A progressive craft project for you & the kids (FREE!) thanks to Etsy Dallas Street Team</li><li>Show Pony Photos Noon - 2pm: Come get your photo with our REAL live Show Pony!</li><li>Swing Dance Demonstrations by the fabulous Acme Swing Dance Group<br />(shows at 11:30 am and 2:30pm and include Skippy's Charleston & Shim Sham)</li><li>Incredible Raffle all benefiting La Reunion-- a local charity that supports artists (<a href="http://lareuniontx.org/">see more here)</a></li><li> Donate your Old Electronics to LaReunion-- and support their cause</li><li>Enjoy the tunes from our guest DJ</li><li>Check out the artist installation at the Lofts! </li></ul>We hope to see you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-79469404487288627152008-07-30T12:41:00.004-06:002008-07-30T12:45:37.552-06:00We have a PONY!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzCayPPY1hFmvjANQ-MZC1Q4ohA7liPMwfpVegYI4frxhNguABaO1viEmz67ORvu-aFMm9u-YNlBmhWbJMqBV-zLYKkU-FuWFI9c0bZem6C2wNvRu54RutjbsF8bNLuOxM2UoDMc0d1i-/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzCayPPY1hFmvjANQ-MZC1Q4ohA7liPMwfpVegYI4frxhNguABaO1viEmz67ORvu-aFMm9u-YNlBmhWbJMqBV-zLYKkU-FuWFI9c0bZem6C2wNvRu54RutjbsF8bNLuOxM2UoDMc0d1i-/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228880156674761090" /></a><br />The Show Pony Show will have pictures with the pony from noon-2pm.<br /><br />Come out for the best in show! Shop all our amazing booths with vendors ranging from pottery, art, jewelry, clothing, kids apparel, screen t-shirts, plush, hats and so much more!<br /><br />Best of all it takes place in the well air conditioned Continental Lofts.Tara Toninihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03054795811660663698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-59520551784446554452008-06-23T16:26:00.004-06:002008-06-23T16:34:04.076-06:00The Show Pony Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2604894607_b020e72073.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2604894607_b020e72073.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:85%;" ><span id="ctl00_cpMain_BulletinRead_ltl_body"><span style="font-size:100%;">Get ready to apply for this summers rock'en handmade shopping event!<br />We are looking for handmade artist's, designers, crafters and makers of all kinds.<br /><br />Vendor applications are available now on our blog! <a href="http://showponyshow.blogspot.com/">http://showponyshow.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />You can also keep on top of things though our myspace! <a href="http://www.myspace.com/showponyshow">http://www.myspace.com/showponyshow</a><br /><br />For those who are looking for a great business opportunity, We have several levels of killer sponsorship packages for the event. Visit our blog for all the details.<br /><br />Or-- checkout our google site here: <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/showponyshow/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">http://sites.google.com/site/showponyshow/</span></a></span><br /><a href="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNob3dwb255c2hvdy5ibG9nc3BvdC5jb20="></a> </span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-54578326714913950592008-05-13T10:01:00.002-06:002008-05-13T10:07:54.769-06:00YAY! DCM & USB in Funky FindsHooray! The Dallas Craft Mafia is mentioned in today's Funky Finds post recapping the Urban Street Bazaar. !! check it out: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/5mntj6">http://tinyurl.com/5mntj6</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://tinyurl.com/5mntj6"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_nwQL_-czLu8/SCm8fGCNa0I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/DJFoU8hNDlU/s400/Pages+from+Funky+Finds_+Urban+Street+Bazaar+Recap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199894487157795650" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-64374673816370900852008-05-12T08:30:00.000-06:002008-05-12T08:30:02.017-06:00Do you Get All the News?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/2478520144_6094d93c6a_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/2478520144_6094d93c6a_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /> While it may at times be sporadic, we're getting better at offering more information, news, links and other interesting info in our newsletter! Be sure to sign up for the inside scoop on the Dallas Craft Mafia and all of our events, etc! Here's a sample of our last one--Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-67609943803724479872008-05-09T08:15:00.002-06:002008-05-09T08:17:19.025-06:00This Weekend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.urbanstreetbazaar.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2478493242_28aa16d151_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><br /><span style="margin-top: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/2478493242/"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/muttsywonder/"><br /></a></span></div>Come see the Dallas Craft Mafia at the Urban Street Bazaar this Saturday starting at 10am! There will be a ton of great items there-- check out more info, map, etc at <a href="http://www.urbanstreetbazaar.com/">www.urbanstreetbazaar.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Hope to see you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-39015923862488288692008-03-05T09:31:00.002-06:002008-03-05T09:34:02.683-06:00The Paper Quilt Project<div style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10px; MARGIN-LEFT: 10px"><a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/452922333/"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 2px solid" alt="" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/232/452922333_b3ff6d49bf_m.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px;font-size:0;" ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/muttsywonder/452922333/">my paperquilt submission: A day in my life</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/muttsywonder/">muttsywonder</a> </span></div><p>A few months ago I sent in a submission for an on-going project that I think is pretty amazing-- the Paper Quilt Project. Check out the website for more details:<br /><a href="http://www.freewebs.com/paperquilt">http://www.freewebs.com/paperquilt</a><br />the gallery: <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/paperquilt/gallery.htm">http://www.freewebs.com/paperquilt/gallery.htm</a><br />or the blog here: <a href="http://paperquilt.blogspot.com/">http://paperquilt.blogspot.com</a></p><p><br />For 12 months artists of different backgrounds, countries, etc submitted a small paper collage made of samples sent out by the organizer. This happened from January 2007-December 2007. They had a few days to complete and send back their submission- and each month a different mini quilt was made. The theme was "a day in my life" to give a tiny glimpse of our day via a small paper collage-- I did have fun making it-- I used screenprint, gocco, and collage to complete my sample (shown).<br /><br />Now that it is being completed, the quilt will be sewn together and auctioned off for charity. I can't wait to see the final quilt. With each submission there was a little interview/questionnaire we had to fill out-- asking a few simple questions but giving a much better look at who each artist was. Reading through them is as interesting and fun to me as it was to be part of the quilt.<br /><br />I would definitely recommend checking out the site, gallery, and blog. It is a amazing how many different views, looks and ideas were generated from small scraps of paper, and one determined eco-conscious organizer (Dawbis).<br clear="all"></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-91835494639550414982008-02-27T15:55:00.003-06:002008-02-27T16:15:21.963-06:00Crafting A Success Plan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAkumzenMUYiAaOZGxYxPzOf8NsoKcuy0CJmxO77rwL-YZKWJQb0uYejEm4I0QXAkvuY12phkuVwl9I2gpZaHYEtBC3Qr0hasZKSuyohFLgFww9Mb_UD0qC_OlfgVUOm9syqs-s0OYazG/s1600-h/Scan+20.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAkumzenMUYiAaOZGxYxPzOf8NsoKcuy0CJmxO77rwL-YZKWJQb0uYejEm4I0QXAkvuY12phkuVwl9I2gpZaHYEtBC3Qr0hasZKSuyohFLgFww9Mb_UD0qC_OlfgVUOm9syqs-s0OYazG/s400/Scan+20.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171786445347646258" /></a><br />Like many other artistic/ crafty people I feel like my mind is going 1000 miles an hour and there are so many wonderful ideas and just not enough time to execute them. I was given this wonderful book by a dear friend and I thought this bit of direction would inspire others to create a success plan for themselves.<br /><br />The Book:<br />Handmade for profit!<br /><br />The Woman:<br />Barbara Brabec<br /><br />The Goal:<br />Put your plans in writing to make them achievable<br />************************************************************************<br /><br />**The following is quoted from the Book, Handmade for Profit by Barbara Brabec**<br /><br />#1 My Dreams & Goals (immediate and long-term)<br /><br />#2 Money talk (your reasons for working, your income goals, an estimate of how much money you'll need to get started and where you'll get this start-up money)<br /><br />#3 Time (number of hours you plan to work each week, where you will find them and how you plan to fit everything into your daily schedule)<br /><br />#4 Business Brainstorming (business names you like, ideas for products you might make, where you will set up a business management corner in your home, what office supplies and equipment you'll need to manage your moneymaking endeavor, how family and friends might help you achieve your goal, etc.)<br /><br />#5 Production Plan (supplies and materials needed, supply sources you need to locate, how you and others will produce goods for sale, what outside help you might need)<br /><br />#6 Marketing Plan (how and where you plan to sell everything you make)<br /><br />********************************************************************<br /><br />By creating the above template for my business I have found my mind more focused. So I hope that this helps you as well. I have also attached a photo of the book for all of us visual creatures. Go out and purchase the book, I found it worth every penny!<br /><br />Lovesss!<br />Tara to the TTara Toninihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03054795811660663698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-81935799950337811942008-02-21T01:12:00.009-06:002008-02-21T01:38:00.049-06:00KICK-ASS GNOME KISSESHello everybody! So I think these little guys are a great little treat to give for kid's at school or if you are like me I handed them out at work as my Valentine's Day gift. They are perfect especially if you are on a budget. A bag of kisses comes with 54 and lots of the rest of materials most of us probably have lying around the house.<br />HAVE FUN!<br /><br />KICK-ASS GNOME KISSES<br /><br />Here is what you need:<br /><ul><li>Package of Hershey kisses (I like the multi-colored Holiday packs. For today I used the Easter ones but for Valentine's Day I used the Red and Silver ones)</li><li>Package of Garage Sale Labels-The circle kind</li><li>Package of 7mm wiggly eyes</li><li>Contrast color thread and needle (or elmer's glue)</li><li>Hot Glue (or elmer's glue)</li><li>Felt (I like a contrast color from the kiss)</li><li>8oz Can for circle template</li><li>Scissors</li><li>Marker for Tracing</li><li>Pens</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTSWBR_aqqCAugHMjZ9YMsu4I27nyw-LVclw__NOQv-LnMsI8HC-Vohb0XjE13o9a1OwYPFrR0aaesySK1u3u9koJyVcqRozghktffwD_551IcAMFCtBoam_nqUDZ5WZw0VAzmPaE7ldE/s1600-h/supplies.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTSWBR_aqqCAugHMjZ9YMsu4I27nyw-LVclw__NOQv-LnMsI8HC-Vohb0XjE13o9a1OwYPFrR0aaesySK1u3u9koJyVcqRozghktffwD_551IcAMFCtBoam_nqUDZ5WZw0VAzmPaE7ldE/s200/supplies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169329759439246066" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Step 1- Trace circle on felt using 8oz can as template.<br />Step 2- Cut out circle and cut in half.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAOHLYpxB2mGf9Uvpy9S4r1kbZuLq15ZPd4-RalHZDdKgnsGdUGd8Ua-vlKzBPYwH2k21ZguQpxW0WwYcvIMJ2948Rl0Jra-ARnY7Le6wNxquYhMAqY0UljFuMbdoKYVx2hxCqC_X5K2QM/s1600-h/circleinhalf.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAOHLYpxB2mGf9Uvpy9S4r1kbZuLq15ZPd4-RalHZDdKgnsGdUGd8Ua-vlKzBPYwH2k21ZguQpxW0WwYcvIMJ2948Rl0Jra-ARnY7Le6wNxquYhMAqY0UljFuMbdoKYVx2hxCqC_X5K2QM/s200/circleinhalf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169330330669896450" border="0" /></a><br />Step 3- Cut in half again so you have 4 pieces.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2U0KOfFZFKkbEmDrQjBJ5rtkHL34yaXHUENnG5-2I2Rp5ZbEjVK1Oc-QBBBCm_uWTXSEnqjdpbmJxLOmAIag7p2NOQweocM1YHunE8G4PfEpNu3LwC1k0YvfjmUI69KnXLjfgvnSiLue/s1600-h/circlequarter.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2U0KOfFZFKkbEmDrQjBJ5rtkHL34yaXHUENnG5-2I2Rp5ZbEjVK1Oc-QBBBCm_uWTXSEnqjdpbmJxLOmAIag7p2NOQweocM1YHunE8G4PfEpNu3LwC1k0YvfjmUI69KnXLjfgvnSiLue/s200/circlequarter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169330635612574482" border="0" /></a><br />Step 4- I use contrast embroidery thread (same color as kiss) to hand stitch the hat into cone shape. However you can use Elmer's Glue to glue the edges together and secure it with a paperclip while it dries. I just don't have patience for Elmer's Glue.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGgkgOMBWyP3qWuwLjdaNiyN_KJsZOzlWz1OMd_CdSfI-hl-zlflWAJnKUmGMg6Dn8TSHdfYqQTa0xERy39_lm1mSsdXWMDSgVKcd7XDO22LpcLXJ8ZgdPv8mRiz04vR-cyao0kFrprVr/s1600-h/justhatfinished.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGgkgOMBWyP3qWuwLjdaNiyN_KJsZOzlWz1OMd_CdSfI-hl-zlflWAJnKUmGMg6Dn8TSHdfYqQTa0xERy39_lm1mSsdXWMDSgVKcd7XDO22LpcLXJ8ZgdPv8mRiz04vR-cyao0kFrprVr/s200/justhatfinished.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169331434476491554" border="0" /></a><br />Step 5- Put Hot Glue (or Elmer's Glue) on inside rim of hat and adhere it to top of kiss. It should fit nice and snug on top.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6Ule-Jxn2HGCQ-TnG84w-br22n552FjX8p-QAljFVlxHVTHpXic7Xk1D6Rf9dTY_qRCbXGwuI8KhWHoHb85cJ_LziEaZlOZWKzdjn6wZgHM4UuJNCGbOF6IDVbN8eh61_vDgIjyvmgmI/s1600-h/gluedhat.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6Ule-Jxn2HGCQ-TnG84w-br22n552FjX8p-QAljFVlxHVTHpXic7Xk1D6Rf9dTY_qRCbXGwuI8KhWHoHb85cJ_LziEaZlOZWKzdjn6wZgHM4UuJNCGbOF6IDVbN8eh61_vDgIjyvmgmI/s200/gluedhat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169332130261193522" border="0" /></a><br />Step 6- Glue on wiggly eyes.<br />Step 7- Write message on label and stick to bottom. Voila! Now you have a KICK-ASS GNOME.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5DoAVg2ynXBWRd05ZzD2iARJ7IDaydHa9IXRfY99OPJH4mtF5zmMCtrOmc3AseHtdTYLcsNznEQN_vfBbMZyxxRhEtLUMFoeQo4A8FkMOyMA6sFAJ04noXIO2OEVkypAFqMwUWLattvS/s1600-h/finishedgnome.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5DoAVg2ynXBWRd05ZzD2iARJ7IDaydHa9IXRfY99OPJH4mtF5zmMCtrOmc3AseHtdTYLcsNznEQN_vfBbMZyxxRhEtLUMFoeQo4A8FkMOyMA6sFAJ04noXIO2OEVkypAFqMwUWLattvS/s200/finishedgnome.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169334050111574850" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Gnomes and Kisses!<br />-Whitney<br /></div>Brokn Dollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10945594207799259131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2989032653137167573.post-58359345865475852892007-12-18T13:26:00.000-06:002007-12-18T13:45:29.843-06:00Have you read this?I was sent this link for an article in the New York Times on the Handmade Consortium- if you have a vested interest in the DIY movement you should take a look at it. (Even if you are not a crafter or maker but just wondered how the whole thing got started you should read this, too.)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/16/magazine/16Crafts-t.html?pagewanted=1&ei=5070&em&en=f6aed7d6861c7a73&ex=1198040400">http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/16/magazine/16Crafts-t.html?pagewanted=1&ei=5070&em&en=f6aed7d6861c7a73&ex=1198040400</a><br /><br /><br /><br />by the way, have you pledged to have Handmade Holidays at <a href="http://www.buyhandmade.org/">http://www.buyhandmade.org/</a> ?<br /><br /><br /><br />and have you checked out What Would Jesus Buy? <a href="http://wwjbmovie.com/">http://wwjbmovie.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Happy Holidaze,<br /><br />AmberThe Dallas Craft Mafiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12246119972993871742noreply@blogger.com0