I would really like to read other folks' reports of yesterday's Crafty Bastards Arts and Craft Fair. If you have one, please post it in the comments. So far, I have read Heidi's and of course my own. :)

the woolarina wrap-up is here!

ps: yarn sale! more yarn will go up next weekend, once I get some photos! :)

20% off all Jewelry until midnight Saturday (EST) at www.artschooldropout.net

Im trying to raise money for travel expenses for a few upcoming shows.
so if anyone wanted a necklace, but wanted a good deal... nows the time to get one!
sinse this will be my last sale for a month or two, and i cant promise how itll be once the holidays roll around! :)

also, if anyone ever wanted a special order done, now is the time to ask!!!
ive got some free time on my hands for the next week or so, and can take about 4-5 special requests.

once those requests have come in, i will not be doing any more special orders till after the holday season is over.

The front page of etsy.com right now is all about pirates. I dig these pirate cards:

Anyway, the pirates here at the Craft Mutiny are busy busy. Those of us who can travel this holiday season will be taking to the road and selling at Handmade Arcade in Pittsburgh, Felt Club in LA, and Bazaar Bizarre Boston to name a few. We will also be holding our own little winter outdoor market in December.

More news coming, including information about our new members!

So, we have two new Craft Mutiny members - Caitlin of Rebound Designs and Rania of Gosh Darn Knit.

I first met Caitlin at the CityPaper Crafty Bastards' vendor party. Her enthusiasm was infectious and I immediately told our other collective members about her desire to join. Here is one of her rad books purses:

Caitlin is a consummate professional. In fact, her booth at Crafty Bastards was the absolute best-looking one that I had the pleasure to see. Her site is nifty, too, click it: http://www.rebound-designs.com/.

Rania makes gentle and beautiful AND funky art.

Her booth at the show was open on both sides and every time I tried to chat with her, she was mad busy with customers. A true tribute to her unique and engaging work. Check out her site here at
http://www.goshdarnknit.com/.

If I had more time to wander the show, I would have marveled even more at her handiwork. But then, vendors get so little opportunity to admire each others' work. Did I miss out? Yes, but not for long. We have tons of new shows upcoming. Check back for details.

We are proud to have new members. Such quality and diversity is what the Mutiny is all about.

My blog seems to be lost in the webisphere. So if ya wanna read about crafty goodness, check it here: http://charmingvices.blogspot.com/.

Well, we are getting ready for the show in Pittsburgh and I am nervous. It is an indoor show, which means no tent. Most people prefer indoor shows, but I rely on the tent to hang purses. Usually for indoor shows, I stick to jewelry. But not for this show. The demographic is right and they will sell. So now, how do I display them?

Here is a pic from Crafty Bastards that shows how much merch the tent supports:

The good people at HANDMADE are providing tables and chairs and a nice indoor space. That should be a relief. Now I just gotta figure out how to hang/prop bags on the table!