Pumpkin Madness

The Martha Stewart site has got some pretty nifty ideas for pumpkins! Check em out.
I especially like the pumpkin chandeliers.

Needle Felted Birdies!

I've been thinking about our autumn table display and while I was looking online for needle felted turkeys, I came across this woman on etsy who needle felt's birds. Here is a link to her blog and a few pics of her work. They are pretty freaking cute, she is super crafty and I love it!

http://laurenalane.blogspot.com/




not relevant, but how can i resist?

Craft Nights in Silverlake (and other ways to trap the hipsters)

I think I mentioned a few days ago about weekly craft nights in Silverlake at Akbar. This is where we find the hipsters and tell them about the U.C.C!
(plus, I think it looks like a whole lot of fun. it's been going on for several years and it only costs 2 or 3 bucks to participate) Their idea seems to be encouraging anyone to try a craft, so perhaps getting involved and meeting Julianna, the creator, could encourage more serious crafters to try us out.
www.crafthead.com
http://craftnight.wordpress.com/

My favorite place to play a show is this spot in Echo Park called Echo Curio.

http://www.echocurio.com/Cabinet.html
Everyone who works there is badass and really supportive of the creative and the odd! They have an egalitarian principle and anyone can contribute pieces in their art exhibits. Currently they have a monster exhibit, november is handmade instruments and december is affordable creations. Consider participating! I left some postcards at the Curio for people to see, but the more we are actively involved in different areas of the community, the more they will welcome us :-)

WELCOME!!!!

Thanks to Ixchel's fabulous idea, I went ahead and created this internal blog for us to share crafting ideas and interests before we release them on the defenseless public.

There will be nowhere to hide from our ferocious creations!

I figure that logistical and important information can continue through email while this blog can be more of an explosion of inspiration. We can also add comments to each other's blogs for further conversation.

I was checking out websites and blogs tonight and got really excited about image transfers. The most exciting medium to me is transferring onto wood using a caulking transfer technique. Caulk!!
This website in particular got me inspired the most. Check it out if you have a moment:
http://www.ebsqart.com/ArtMagazine/za_513.htm