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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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! [...]

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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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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