Miss Lemon Featured in Alive Magazine’s 5th Annual Buzz List.

Check out our very own April Tate (Miss Lemon) and our fellow STL crafties in ALIVE Magazine’s signature feature story profiling St. Louis’ 25 most influential people, places and ideas of the year on newsstands now! Meet ALIVE’s 2010 Buzz Listers face to face at the Buzz List Launch Party this Friday, Feb 5 at Lucas Park Grille. Congrats April!!

New Member: Mermaid Garden Party.

Cara McKinlay is one of our newest members and brings enthusiasm and creativity to the table in spades.  This girl’s got mad skillz and it is our pleasure to introduce you to her.  We know you’ll love her as much as we do – and that’s a lot! Here’s an interview short to get you started.

What’s your company name? Mermaid Garden Party

When did you open for business? July. 2008

What types of products do you make? I sell post cards and little screen printed arts.

What is your favorite to make? I can’t pick! I love making both.

What types of materials do you use for making your products?
I draw most of my illustrations then use a computer to upload & outsource those designs. I use recycled paper and envelopes, biodegradable plastic, wood, staples, ribbon, and lots of hot glue for packaging and finishing touches.

Anything new in your plans for 2010? New product? New material? New medium?
Oooh, I love new ideas and projects! Right now I’m working on having my designs printed on bigger fabric (as well as screen printing myself!) and I hope to sew some goodies. I’m also playing around with hand painted canvas art mixed with recycled stuff… but I always have weird ideas, we’ll see what happens!

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Catch Craft Mafia Members Around Town.

Here are some great opportunities to check out St. Louis Craft Mafia members around town and get some holiday shopping done!

Local Artisan Holiday Market
Thursday, December 10, 6-9:30 pm and Sunday, December 13, 10 am-3 pm (see flyer below for details)

Artisan Showcase at Whole Foods Town & Country
Saturday, December 12, 1-4 pm
Along with local artists, including Villa Design, there will be music by Hot Club Caravan, Holiday Tasting and a Gingerbread workshop. Stop on by to find truly unique gifts!

Red Anvil Open Studio
Sunday, December 13, 12-5 pm
1210 Sunset Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63117 (studio is in back)
314 368.9107
Come to shop or hang out! Make a gift for yourself or someone else. Gifts start at $4.

Holiday Open House at the Contemporary Art Museum.

Several St. Louis Craft Mafia members will be among the artists participating in the Holiday Open House and Art & Craft Show at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Thursday, December 10, 6-9 pm.

Enjoy holiday cocktails and light bites. View the exhibition, For the blind man in the dark room looking for the black cat that isn’t there. Mingle with friends and take a little time to relax during the busy holiday season.

Browse through local art and craft booths, as well as MUSE gift shop specials! All guests will receive 25% off their entire purchase at MUSE. Contemporary members will receive an additional 10% off! Artists participating in the art & craft sale include: Beqi Clothing, Sherry Bingaman, Jessi Cerutti, Lisa Colby, Cranky Yellow, Firecracker Press, Jane Linders, Chris Lucas, Amber Marshall, Marie Oberkirsch, Suzanne Schmid, Daniel Shown – Kung Fu Chicken, Sarah Vaughn and Amanda Verbeck – Pele Prints. There will be clothing, jewelry, glass, prints, and more, all hand created, making for a unique gift!

Big Ass Indie 3 This Weekend!.

Tonight kicks off the third dose of the Big Ass Indie Art & Craft Show at Mad Art Gallery in Soulard. The festivities (and shopping!) begins at 7PM, sharp. Bring your pals and check out the goods while you enjoy a cool beverage from the bar and shop to the tunes of Venice Gas House Trolley.

Big Ass Indie is a department store-style show with more than 80 local artisans. Prepare to shop handmade clothing, jewelry, paper goods, plush, toys, accessories, photography, fine art, housewares, children’s items, and much more. FREE admission Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Be sure to bring your dry and canned goods to the show this weekend! Food & supply donations go directly to the Violence Prevention Center of Southwest Illinois & local food pantries.

Keep reading for a peek at some of the STL Craft Mafia’s wares for sale this weekend. For a bigger look, check out the BAICS Fan Page. Keep Reading »

The Foundrie Brings Indie Crafts to the Big Bad Mall.

Want to shop for handmade goodness this holiday season after the craft shows? How convenient would it be to have said crafty goodness right smack dab in the mall where you are shopping anyway? Our genius member, Shelah (Destroyed by Design) fulfilled your (and our) wishes by bringing us The Foundrie! We would like to extend an enormous virtual high-five to Shelah!

Read on to find out more and be sure to stop by this season for your handmade holiday~

A new concept in retail shopping, The Foundrie is a seasonal pop-up shop that will highlight the best in handmade goods, including clothing, jewelry, house wares, and other merchandise. Featuring some of the best local St. Louis artisans as well as designers from across the country, the boutique will serve as a destination for unique and high-quality holiday shopping.

In addition, The Foundrie will play host to exclusive trunk shows and artist demonstrations during its limited-time engagement. A full schedule of events will be available at www.thefoundrie.com.

The Foundrie is the brainchild of Shelah McClymont, a visual merchandiser by trade and well-known local jewelry designer.

Call For Art : Indie Craft Revolution!.

Indie Craft Revolution is an indoor, booth style, juried art and independent craft market. Indie Craft Revolution is a St. Louis Craft Mafia art and craft show. Located conveniently at the St. Louis Artist’s Guild in Oak Knoll Park at the corner of Clayton and Big Bend.

The application window will begin on December 1st, 2009 and conclude on January 15th, 2010. The Indie Craft Revolution team will jury the applications and all artists will be notified via email of their status in the show on/or before January 22nd, 2010. There is no fee to apply for this show.

APPLY NOW!

STL Craft Mafia Invades LUSH This Saturday.

Come see us Saturday afternoon at Lush in the St. Louis Galleria. Several of our members will be participating in craft demonstrations and giving away freebies. Lush will also have door prizes and giveaways! Eco-friendly & responsible handmade body products? How can you say no?!