Richmond Craft Mafia - off the record...: October 2008

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Handmade Holiday Craft Show Product Preview

Friday, October 24, 2008

Creative reuse

Do you repurpose items for your craft?

If so, Rockport Publishers/Quarry Books is looking for you! They are seeking submissions for 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse, an upcoming book by Garth Johnson of ExtremeCraft.com. The book will feature items all made with recycled, upcycled, repurposed and reused items. No matter what your poison - paper and book arts, jewelry, textiles, furniture, art or miscellanea - all are encouraged to submit their work.

The deadline for submissions is January 5, 2009 and early submissions are highly encouraged. For details and more information head over to www.creativereusebook.com.

Button ring by Nicole Lee Designs and Wooly Jacket by SewOno ap*par*el

Monday, October 20, 2008

Skull-A-Thon

I just did the coolest thing. I participated in virtual trunk show on Etsy! Skull-A-Day artist Noah Scalin was at Etsy to do a Skull-A-Thon Friday morning. Etsy sellers chatted about his new book, his appearance on the Martha Stewart Show, and his skull-a-day concept while he selected items for a special Treasury. My skull pillow was included. It was great. I'm addicted to the Etsy Virtual Labs now.

Check out the Storque article about Noah - who also happens to be a fellow Richmonder.

Go RVA!

PS - Look at the top left pic - that's the Tangled Skull Pirate Treasure Necklace from Keen. Yay!

Sunday, October 19, 2008

RCM Jewelry Show @ This Century Gallery in Williamsburg

Several members of the Richmond Craft Mafia
currently have their jewelry on display at
This Century Gallery in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The jewelry-making RCM members represented are:
Lark Studio, Twist Style, Keen Designs and Tasha McKelvey.

The show runs until November 13th.

Here's some photos from the Show Opening!