Shop local, shop handmade for the holidays
No Coast Craft-o-rama
The No Coast Craft-o-rama is a craft event that began in December 2005 as a way to feature a variety of designers, artists, crafters and other talented creators of unique handmade goods. It’s coming up in 2009 on December 4th (3 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and 5th (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the Midtown Global Exchange building. Be sure to come by and see some of the finest artisans and crafters around.
Show up in style at your next holiday party. Get your drink on with these new pint glasses from Infrared Studio. Available at my etsy shop.
Photo Through Matt Sanfilippio's blog
Yudu = pimped out scanner.
Last week I got to thinking… I bet you can convert an old scanner into a light box and use it to expose silk screens. Yes, you can turn one into a light box. Check out Matt Sanfilippio’s blog for an example. But can you rig this new light box to work with the YUDU Mesh Screens?
In April I posted about the $300 YUDU silkcreen station. My theory was that it’s sort of a overpriced DIY product targeting the whole online etsian craft community. It’s been posted that within the Etsy forums that best bang for you buck it to buy a unit and then buy bulk silkcreen supplies to save money.
I’m convinced that it’s possible to save a little more if you have an old scanner laying around. Why because the YUDU is essentially a pimped out scanner unit with extra features. If you don’t care about the built in dryer, I’m willing to bet that once you convert the scanner into a light box, the next step would be to drill some sort of pegs & hinge system into the scanner to work with the YUDU mesh screen holes & Yudu T-shirt Platen.
I’m not sure if this works, but I wanted to through the idea out there. If anyone decides to try this please leave a comment on my blog and let me know if it works. Good luck. Maybe I can convince my husband to help try to execute this.
I thank god for my naturally strait hair & Kirk Original glasses. Note back in the 80’s I did have a perm, but I don’t think I ever looked this dorky in any of my yearbook photos.
Get your look at :: www.yearbookyourself.com
View trailer :: Whip It Movie Written by Shauna Cross & directed by Drew Barrymore.
Riding Giants, Dogtown & Z boys, Thrashin, Gleaming the Cube… It’s about time someone made a movie about women & indie sports. As a girl who has skateboarded and snowboarded since the 1990’s it’s exciting news to finally have a film that focuses on women & action sports. After watching the trailer, I feel like this is a testament to how I felt growing up (minus the beauty pageant & lame mom.)
The cast hosts a line up of many of my favorite female actresses – Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Stuntwoman Zoe Bell, Juliette Lewis, and Eve. I also learned that Minneapolis recording artist Har Mar Superstar will have a part as a ref.
Will whip it inspire girls to get involved the sport of rollerderby? If yes contact your local rollerderby team to volunteer or come see us at bouts.
Rockin it with the best...
To show my team spirit I prototyped some jewelry ideas for the Northstar Rollergirls. It’s inspired by our team logo…
Infraredstudios Rollerderby Tees
As a team member of the Northstar Rollergirls I am submitting two T-shirt designs to the WFTDA t-shirt contest. If picked the tee will be sold at national derby competitions this year. Keep your fingers crossed & skate till it hurts.
Beatiful One of a Kind Hindu Charm Necklaces
A modern twist on historical tribal jewerly. Each piece is one of a kind made with Ancient Hindu Charms worn for protection & strength paired with tourmaline, aquamarine, & labradorite gemstones. Visit my 1000 Markets shop to purchase.
perfect for bridal + everyday classic looks.
Infrared Studio’s bridal collection is here. Look for modern twists on classic bridal jewelry & wear the collection for a beautiful everyday look. Available here at 1000 markets.
I will be selling at the midtown farmers market this year.
If your in the neighborhood, come see me. I will be selling jewelry, acrylic laser cut jewelry, bath salts, and other goodies at this years market.
DATES:
May 23rd 2009
July 25th 2009
Aug. 1st 2009
Lake Street & 22nd Avenue South
http://www.midtownfarmersmarket.org/
