So as we are sure you heard, we threw our first craft party this sunday and we couldn't be happier with the outcome! We had a great turn out, with some really awesome one of a kind tees to prove it.

We offered our guests two really awesome crafting opportunities-making a stenciled/fringe beaded bandana or to stencil a tee or sweater of your choice (we will be posting tutorials on the projects we offered shortly...) It was honestly great to see people really enjoying the stencils! We even heard people saying how they want to go home and cut their own stencils!! That is exactly the reaction we were hoping for!! We want to show people that anyone can craft and make a brilliantly beautiful one of kind fashion!


A big thanks to When You Awake for the music that was perfect for getting people in a party mood! Also a big thanks to Pretty Penny for letting us take over their amazing little store! Finally a super big thanks to all our friends that took the time to join in the festivities!!

Ok so we know that you guys want to create something awesome for your mommy on her special day so why not bring a tee to my craft party and craft away!!! We have some great activities planned--tee shirt stenciling, fringe beading (which can be done on almost anyting including a bandana!!) and making a tee into a great shopping bag!

And don't forget we will have free food all day as people craft up an appitite and FREE WHISKEY & WINE after 5pm!

It all goes down this SUNDAY MAY 11th!!! Everything is free is you bring a tee!

Location: Pretty Penny
5488 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
510.594.9219
Time: 2pm til 7pm

You know we are all about anything evolving gluing things to one another. So when we stumbled across this here crafty art show that looked more than promising, needless to say we were stoked!
Here is what the gallery had to say about the event...

"For May BLVD Gallery presents “Combine, A group show of Cut Paper, Collage, and Assemblage”. The title of this show “Combine” is a reference to Robert Rauschenbergs term for the groundbreaking assemblage work that he made starting in the 1950’s. This work as well as the amazing collages of artists like Romare Bearden, Paul Horiuchi, and a multitude of others have paved the way for the current generation of artists who are utilizing collage and assemblage in their work. Whether through the perspective of design or the traditional art world “Combine” takes a look at a group of artists that have incorporated collage in their work as a way to further explore the boundaries of what they are capable of outside of the tradition artistic media." (taken from here)

















When: May 9th thru June 7th
Artist Reception May 9th 6 - 10pm
Where: BLVD Gallery
2316 2nd ave
seattle wa, 98121
www.blvdart.com
Cost: FREE




Unfortunately as with many great shows recently we are not in close enough proximity to partake. So we are asking anyone who happens to go to this awesome event please PLEASE send us pictures!! We will post them and any thoughts you care to share on the event!!

Our awesome friend, Irene, was lucky enough to be an onlooker during the Cans Festival! She sent us some great pictures and we thought we would pass it onto you! Enjoy!!

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Here are some of the awesome pictures of the Cans Festival in London, photos we searched out on flicker. We picked a favorite but look at the rest of the photos here and here. Enjoy!

For all of you lucky enough to be close to your mommy on mother's day check out these awesome events that will be going down in the Bay Area! After the activities don't forget to stop by our craft party in Oakland and make your mom a one of a kind handmade gift! If it's made with love it's the best gift in the world!

"Mother's Day Bike Around"

There is nothing better than riding your bike on a bight sunny day. So for mother's day the SF Zoo is offering a great relaxing bike tour with continental breakfast at the end. This is great for the whole family!!
Cost: $30
Location: SF Zoo

"Free Mother's Day Portraits"

Running a little low on cash for that sweet mother's day gift. Well just take a nice picture for them!! In the Marina (in San Francisco) there will be this awesome event where you can get a free portrait to send to your mom on her special day. You can even get your hair and makeup done for the photo! We are loving the FREENESS!!
Cost: FREE
Location: 1878 Union Street SF, CA

and for those that perfer a little nightlife with their mother's day....

"Porkchop's Mother's Day Beerbust"
10 dollars will get you all the Miller High Life you can drink starting at 12pm!
Cost: $10
Location: Thee Parkway
1600 17th Street SF, CA

and this is where you will see us after the craft party sipping whiskey and dancing....

"Free Mother's Day Twang Sunday"
Good old country and new country and live country all to give that nice relaxed buzz at the end of a long weekend!!
Cost: FREE
Location: Thee Parkway
1600 17th Street SF, CA

Brownies Vintage in Berkeley is having a tea party! We love creative party ideas and this one tops the list! They are inviting 20 people for an afternoon of handmade treats, pampering and shopping! It is all FREE but they are only taking the first 20 people who RSVP (so what are you waiting for email them for your exclusive pass!!!).

So here is what they are offering: free cocktails!!, food, spa treatments & product samples (yes!) and 25% off at both Brownie's Vintage and Indie Industries! This sounds like a day of pleasure where you would walk away with a great new outfit and a relaxed soul.

RSVP to browniesvintage@gmail.com


When: Sunday May 18th
11am - 1pm
Location: Brownie Vintage
2001 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94704