Jul
31
Craftin’ Outlaws
July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Craftin’ Outlaws is an annual ‘alternative’ craft fair held in Columbus, Ohio. The first event, held in 2005 featured 50 fabulous and original DIY ers selling their hip handmade wares to a steady stream of customers who [...]
Jul
31
Craft Corps
July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Our very own Knitting Craft Gossip Editor Vicki Howell is starting a very interesting call to crafters. From her post:
Calling all crafters! I’m gearing up to write my next book, Craft Corps (pronounced Craft Core) which will focus on the community perpetuated by craft and the designers & hobbyists who feed it. As part [...]
Jul
25
Bazaar Bizarre Ohio
July 25, 2008 | 1 Comment
Bazaar Bizarre Cleveland’s first-ever summer show takes place this weekend inside Ingenuity Festival. We’ll be located near Stage 3 in the All Go Signs Performance area. Maps are available here: http://ingenuitycleveland.com/maps
This edition of Bazaar Bizarre features everything from amazing ceramics (Gina DeSantis) to jewelry (Lise Anderson), to fiber art and wearables. We’ll see you at [...]
Jul
23
Interview with The ScrabbleGal
July 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Laura L., The ScrabbleGal specializes in teaching how to create unique Scrabble accessories and custom photo jewelry through her line of E-books and step-by-step tutorials.
Tell us about your work. What kind of things do you make?
Tiles with style! Anything and everything from jewelry, home accessories, to even Scrabble related projects for your pets! [...]
Jul
22
Chronicle Family and Friends Book Sale
July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Chronicle Books (a big indie craft publisher) is having their Friends & Family sale again, 30% all of our books and free shipping from 7/22-8/3. Use promo code FRIENDS at checkout.
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Jul
22
This Thursday: Craft Challenge Blog
July 22, 2008 | 2 Comments
This Thursday is a new craft challenge blog with a difference. Its open to all forms of craft and art. They start the challenges every week. They have sponsor prizes most weeks , but they want to have the odd week where crafters will take part just for the fun of taking part. Their [...]
Jul
21
Glue Gun Recall
July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Taken from the Craftzine Blog. I love to hunt for bargain buys myself so be sure to check your crafty tools for this item…..
Heads up, Crafters–there’s been a glue gun recall. Be sure to check and see if this one if hanging around in your stash of crafting tools.
Dollar Tree recalls 470,000 China-made glue gunsTue [...]
Jul
21
Bazaar Bizarre SF and Austin
July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco and Austin Are Now Accepting Applications
MAKER FAIRE AUSTIN DEADLINE
Applications are being accepted from July 12th to July 29th 2008. You will be notified as to whether or not you are accepted by August 5th 2008.
SAN FRANCISCO DEADLINE
Applications are being accepted from July [...]
Jul
13
Indie Craft Giveaway: Lotta Prints
July 13, 2008 | 33 Comments
What is the Indie Craft Gossip Giveaway? Almost every month I will offer an indie goodie of craft supplies, indie samples, books or a craft kit for FREE!
How do I participate?
Leave your name and e-mail in a comment on this blog entry and I will add your name to the bowl. We will pick the [...]
Jul
11
Renegade Craft Fair This Weekend
July 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment
If you live in the SF Bay Area be sure to stop by the Renegade Craft Fair.
This year’s event will be held Saturday and Sunday July 12 + 13 from 11am - 7pm at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion. Check out the Vendor List to get a sneak peek at all the craftsters who will be [...]

Sherezada Kent is your CraftGossip Indie Crafts Editor. 