Saturday – Swap-O-Rama-Rama!.

Quick! Swap-O-Rama-Rama needs volunteers for this Saturday! Especially those who can sew! Get involved in one of the most creative happenings in STL this weekend. Please e-mail admin@stlouiscraftmafia.com if you are available!

Check it out –
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/swap-o-rama-rama-saturday-april-10-noon-4pm-missouri-history-museum-973901/

Several of us volunteered last year and it was amazing – simply bring a bag of clean clothing to donate and you can browse and take any of the other donated items you want! There are sewing stations set up so you can alter, create, distress, combine, and otherwise totally transform your outfit. There will be volunteers to help you sew or you can try it yourself.

Get your revamped fashion on!

Call For Artists – Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair.

Hey all you artists out there! The application for the 48th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair is now available at www.juriedartservices.com. Deadline for application is March 15, 2010.

LOCATION: Peoria, Illinois (half way between Chicago and St. Louis) Peoria Riverfront Festival Park 200 NE Water Street Peoria, Illinois 61602

FAIR DATES: September 25-26, 2010 Friday: Patron Preview Party Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

$10,000 TOTAL AWARDS
Best of Show: $2,500
10 Awards of Excellence: $750

…“I was so pleased to be part of such a class act. The artists were stellar, the audience appreciative, the Peoria Art Guild phenomenal. I will be applying again next year. The 1000-mile round trip drive was certainly worth the time and effort. And I dearly hope you will accept my work once again so that I may take part in the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair 2010”– 2009 participating Fine Art Fair Artist

Say the Art Guild folks…”Ask the artists who have exhibited in Peoria. No one does it better. We excel in artist amenities from complimentary lunch and breakfast to an Artist Awards dinner that is standing room only. We work hard to make your experience in the heart of the Midwest one you won’t forget. With 35% of our exhibiting artists new each year, we never tire of hearing “Wow, I never thought I’d do this well and have this much fun in Peoria Illinois!”

FOR MORE INFORMATION
call 309-671-1093
www.juriedartservices.com
www.peoriafineartfair.com
www.peoriaartguild.org
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We Were There: Metromix Girls’ Night Out.

Big thank you’s to everyone that swung by the Metromix event! Good times were had, martinis were sipped, and cookies in the shape of high-heels were inhaled by the pair. Photos from the event, below, and at Metromix.com.

Call for Artists: Re-Style Fashion Show and Competition.

Fashion designers and crafters are invited to participate in the Re-Style Fashion Show and Competition, March 21, 2009, at the Green with Indie Craft Show. Submitted clothing must be made from re-cycled, re-used or repurposed materials. The fashion show will benefit an excellent group, EarthDance, whose mission is to grow and inspire local FARMS – Food, Art,Relationships & Music, Sustainably. To participate, head over here to submit your application prior to the March 7th deadline.

As always, be sure to read the Official Rules before you apply!

New Members!.

Thanks to the following new members for waiting patiently to join – we’re excited to have them!
In alphabetical order…

Hypercraftive

Julie Birkemeier Photography

Lock & Key Press

TwIsTeD

Welcome Courtney #1, Julie, Jenny Elizabeth, & Courtney #2!

Beqi’s for SALE! (not really, but her awesome stuff is!).

Check out the great stuff that Beqi Clothing has for sale – her Sample Sale is up and nothing is over $20? Plus, she’s having a 20% off sale through January 28th.

Check out that sweet number above – that shizz is for sale for less than $20!

Call for Artists – Green With Indie Craft Show!.

Spring is just around the corner and the STL Craft Mafia is gearing up for a fabulous indoor green indie craft show!

We’re looking for about 100 artists, in addition to live acoustic musical acts, eco information booths, & volunteers.

It’s a 2-day large indoor indie craft event in Webster U’s Grant Gym, March 21st (10am-6pm) and 22nd (12pm-5pm). It’s free to apply – just go here and submit your application online before Feb. 1st.

Be sure and read the FAQ first – so you know all about it before you apply!
Feel free to e-mail if you have any questions!

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What does green mean to us? Green means using your resources wisely – and crafters never waste! Every scrap is used and reused – there’s nothing more earth-friendly than creativity! We are passionate about using local resources and putting our money back into our local economy

What makes this show “green”? We intend to showcase as many “green” crafts/art as possible – we challenge our crafters to think outside the box and make goods that are both earth-friendly and sustainable. All food/drink provided will be organic & local. We’re making the fair itself more environmentally friendly by banning plastic bags and encouraging shoppers to bring their own market bags or buy them from our vendors. We’ll feature an art supply freecycle booth, a make & take recycled plush station, craft demos & more. We also intend to recycle the holy crap out of everything we can before, during, and after – we’re trying to make it a no-waste event.

New member – Lauren B!.

Welcome to our newest member – Lauren B!
Lauren is a tattoo artist and crafter who will paint anything that sits still, hence the tagline
Check out her etsy shop here…
Welcome!