tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-303908342024-03-13T14:14:16.950-07:00No Coast Craft-o-RamaIndie handmade craft sale held in December. Put on by "Crafters Local 612" a Twin Cities craft group.KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-1157085469273349202008-11-03T06:48:00.000-08:002008-11-03T06:50:46.359-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/SQ8PeRHbGxI/AAAAAAAABeg/Itj50-1Jdo4/s1600-h/nocoast.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 136px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/SQ8PeRHbGxI/AAAAAAAABeg/Itj50-1Jdo4/s400/nocoast.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264443502084430610" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Check out <a href="http://nocoastcraft.com/">www.nocoastcraft.com</a> for our brand new website, and up to date details for this year's sale!</span><br /></div>KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-27981765207280479682008-04-24T08:38:00.000-07:002008-04-24T08:44:29.796-07:00City Pages "Best Of"!<div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/SBCqkE-AiQI/AAAAAAAAAwk/caExMKujMjA/s1600-h/City+Pages+Best+Of.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/SBCqkE-AiQI/AAAAAAAAAwk/caExMKujMjA/s400/City+Pages+Best+Of.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192837907144018178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Image courtesy of City Pages <br /><br /></span></div>We are honored to find out that No Coast Craft-o-Rama has been voted <a href="http://www.citypages.com/">City Pages</a> "Best Craft Show"! Read all about it online here: <a href="http://bestof.citypages.com/2008/arts-entertainment/443666/">ARTICLE</a><br /><br />For those of you that don't know the City Pages, every year all Twin Cities folks can vote on their favorite things about the city and it is all put together in a special edition of the paper called "Best of Twin Cities".<br /><br />Thank you to City Pages and thank you to all who voted!!KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-80278869334569947212008-03-25T06:19:00.001-07:002008-03-25T06:22:41.292-07:00Etsy.com in the Star TribuneMany of our No Coast Craft-o-rama sellers also sell their wares on Etsy.com. There was an article in the Star Tribune about the site yesterday:<br /><br />http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/16905686.html<br /><br />I thought this quote was interesting: "Stinchcomb said Etsy's mission is helping people make a living by making creative things. So it not only provides the means for sales, but it also educates its vendors on such issues as health insurance."<br /><br />The Crafters Local 612 has a similar mission, but on a local scale. Now the key is figuring out how to execute it!Vintage Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10981875015277327525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-72800546866675386482008-02-27T10:57:00.000-08:002008-02-27T11:01:05.113-08:00Crafted Together Call for VendorsHi all you crafty types! Crafted Together is looking for vendors for their sale May 3 in White Bear Lake. Take a peek!<br /><br /><a href="http://craftedtogether.com/">Crafted Together</a><br /><br />It's being put on by the <a href="http://trulyonline.com/">Truly</a> shop peeps. And <a href="http://craftyplanet.com/">Crafty Planet</a> is sponsoring. Yay!Vintage Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10981875015277327525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-90720249429558312102008-01-14T14:55:00.000-08:002008-01-14T14:56:57.768-08:00Art Goodies on Etsy!Great <a href="http://www.etsy.com/featured_seller.php?featured_user_id=52172">interview on Etsy</a>, ArtGoodies!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/featured_seller.php?featured_user_id=52172">http://www.etsy.com/featured_seller.php?featured_user_id=52172</a>KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-10395556409608192962007-12-13T10:45:00.000-08:002007-12-13T10:57:50.853-08:00Thanks Volunteers! Couldn'ta Done It Without YOU!So many people were so extremely helpful in putting this event together, and it's time to send some shout outs. In addition to the "core team" of Crafters Local 612 (Kristen H, Kristen M, Chrissy, Willa, Tracy, Trish, Ellen, Meggan and our overseas correspondent Eireann) we had a huge outpouring of support from the following:<br /><br />Kate S.<br />Greg N.<br />Jen K.<br />Brittany S.<br />Katherine E.<br />Krista O.<br />Andi H.<br />Beth K.<br />Mary S.<br />Michelle L.<br />Becky W.<br />Calamity<br />Stephanie E.<br />Amanda S.<br />Mitzi Massacre<br />Karen N.<br />Molly Y.<br />Michelle B.<br />Heidi R.<br />Lori H.<br />Andy H.<br />Kristi J.<br />Scarmen<br />Killahertz<br />Nicole P.<br />Bridget M.<br />Laurene C.<br />Joy M.<br /><br />A really special thanks to the MN Roller Girls, many of whom helped at the doors! We really appreciate all the help.<br /><br />If you would like to volunteer at a future Crafters Local 612 event, please email nocoastcraft@hotmail.com.Vintage Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10981875015277327525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-20721142651693100172007-12-05T18:24:00.000-08:002007-12-05T18:25:12.767-08:00Great Slideshow on City PagesCheck out the sweet <a href="http://home.citypages.com/slideshow/index.php?gallery=28547&type=1&page=0¤t=0">slideshow</a> on the City Pages web site. Loving it!Vintage Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10981875015277327525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-61507076868531056262007-12-04T20:05:00.000-08:002007-12-04T20:10:11.345-08:00New Photos on Flickr of No Coast 2007<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/R1YkcPadJmI/AAAAAAAAAIw/q4ktA5GOE80/s1600-h/DSC_0476.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/R1YkcPadJmI/AAAAAAAAAIw/q4ktA5GOE80/s320/DSC_0476.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140336092282431074" /></a><br />Hi all,<br />We're finally starting to decompress after a crazy weekend! We have preliminary numbers that suggest, despite a wicked snowstorm, we had between 5,000 and 6,000 people through the doors both days of the sale, making it an extremely successful event! The Department of Transportation thought they could ruin us by telling people not to drive anywhere, but those shoppers are a determined lot!<br /><br />Anyhoo -- we've started collecting photos of the event at the following Flickr group. Please join the fun!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/17116503@N00/">http://www.flickr.com/groups/17116503@N00/</a>Vintage Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10981875015277327525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-69623239346728886402007-12-04T19:45:00.001-08:002007-12-04T19:50:33.538-08:00Check out No Coast on FOX 9!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/R1Yf7_adJlI/AAAAAAAAAIo/pUUxIuqgX9o/s1600-h/DSC_0408.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/R1Yf7_adJlI/AAAAAAAAAIo/pUUxIuqgX9o/s320/DSC_0408.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5140331140185138770" /></a><br />Well, you can't ask for better press than our big story on Friday morning -- opening day of NCCOR 2007. M.A. Rosko and Munter were on hand to interview Grovecraft, Fantastic Toys, Charlie and Sarah, Critterbee, Beeper Bebe, Nate's Custom Sewing and Cosmo's Collars, as well as talk to Debbie Stoller about her new book and book signing. Here's <a href="http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=0582642287B0C91D097D29CED59CCDBD?contentId=5084941&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1">a clip</a> if you missed the spots!Vintage Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10981875015277327525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-35509123518607810602007-12-03T10:41:00.000-08:002007-12-03T10:44:34.177-08:00Mary Jane's Handmade: A treasure!If you didn't get a chance to stop by Mary Jane's Handmade at No Coast Craft-o-rama this weekend, you should really stop by her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5333541">online store</a>. You won't have to brave a snowstorm, and she does have a couple of aprons left.<br /><br />Check out this neat <a href="http://www.minnpost.com/mollypriesmeyer/2007/11/30/237/apron_maker_shows_theres_sew_much_more_to_life">article</a> about her from MinnPost.com.Vintage Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10981875015277327525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-69900704515510321532007-11-29T08:09:00.000-08:002007-11-29T10:12:12.210-08:00"No Coast Craft-o-Rama, No Coast Just Craft"This is an article written by <a href="http://www.gerrijo.com/">Gerri Jo</a> that was published today on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/section/events/article/no-coast-craft-o-rama-no-coast-just-craft/743/">Etsy Storque</a>. Thanks Gerri!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R07lBsj6ejI/AAAAAAAAAeI/01kBPYaTn_o/s1600-h/No+Coast+Title+from+poster.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R07lBsj6ejI/AAAAAAAAAeI/01kBPYaTn_o/s400/No+Coast+Title+from+poster.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138296042180737586" border="0" /></a> <p class="MsoNormal">In a state that boasts some of the coldest temperatures in the US and where a typical winter day involves trudging through a foot of snow, it becomes obvious why Minnesota is home to so many wonderful artists and crafters.<span style=""> </span>Helping to support that talent as well as crafters that live beyond Minnesota’s borders, the No Coast Craft-O-Rama has gone from a small affair to one of the largest craft shows in the Midwest in just three years.<span style=""> </span>This year’s show features over one hundred vendors (including over forty etsians!) and is expected to draw a crowd of over 8,000 shoppers.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">So how did this little craft show become one of the largest in the Midwest?<span style=""> </span>What goes into making a large craft show so successful and run smoothly?<span style=""> </span>Kristen Himsl (kristenmary.etsy.com), member of Crafters Local 612 and cofounder of No Coast, was kind enough to take a moment out of her busy crafting and promoting schedule to answer some questions.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">How and why did No Coast Craft-o-Rama get started? </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">No Coast Craft-o-Rama started because a bunch of Twin Cities crafters were craving a craft sale the likes of Bizarre Bazaar and Renegade, etc.<span style=""> </span>These sales all seemed to take place in coastal cities and so we formed a group and named our sale with Midwest pride “No Coast Craft-o-Rama”.<span style=""> </span>Tracy Parker of Pumpkin Girl was the one that really came forward and organized the group and got the ball rolling.<span style=""> </span>We’ve had a few people come and go since then but maintain a good sized core group of volunteers.<span style=""> </span>We wanted an identity as organizers so we decided on the name “Crafters Local 612” the 612 referring of course to the Minneapolis telephone area code.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">How has the show changed in its short history?<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The show began in 2005 with about 50 vendors at the Columbia Manor in NE Minneapolis.<span style=""> </span>This was a smaller venue, off of a golf course- very cozy and had a fire place.<span style=""> </span>I remember not knowing what to expect and we all agreed that if we got 500 people to come throughout the day that we would consider it a success.<span style=""> </span>Well, the Star Tribune (the largest Twin Cities newspaper) ran an article about us a few days before the sale and we had over 2000 people through the door.<span style=""> </span>Some of our vendors were nearly sold out by noon!<span style=""> </span>The second year we anticipated as many people and tried to find a venue big enough to make sure 2000 people would be comfortable shopping.<span style=""> </span>At the 2006 sale, we were blown away when we clocked over 8000 people coming through the doors.<span style=""> </span>Now, our 3rd sale will be held at the same location, but with even more vendors and space in which to shop around.<span style=""> </span></p><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R07k3Mj6eiI/AAAAAAAAAeA/xu48KUL9osA/s1600-h/Storque+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R07k3Mj6eiI/AAAAAAAAAeA/xu48KUL9osA/s400/Storque+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138295861792111138" border="0" /></a><span style="">Photo by Tracy Parker</span><br /><span style=""></span></div><span style=""><br /></span> <p class="MsoNormal">What are some of the challenges of running a craft show?<span style=""> </span>What are some of the rewards?<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">There are so many challenges and rewards to run a craft show, I know it helps to have such a great group of people to organize it.<span style=""> </span>We basically work all year to put on the No Coast Craft-o-Rama.<span style=""> </span>I would say the single most difficult and simultaneously rewarding part is choosing the vendors.<span style=""> </span>We have so many amazing applicants that we want everyone to have a chance, but we need to keep a good selection of products as well as craft quality.<span style=""> </span>It’s always exciting to see what new things vendors come up with each year, but it’s hard to have to tell some people “no”.<span style=""> </span>It is really satisfying to be able to provide talented crafters a place to sell their items as well as to see the shoppers so happy at finding unique gifts. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">What are you most excited about for this year's show?<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Variety.<span style=""> </span>This year we have more vendors than ever, and a lot of new people with crafts never seen before.<span style=""> </span>I also think that shoppers are fed up with buying mass market toys for their loved ones only to have them recalled a few months later, and so we’re extra excited to feature some amazing vendors that craft high quality children’s toys and clothes.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Why was the Midtown Global Market chosen as the location?<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Location is always a challenge when planning a craft sale.<span style=""> </span>We never wanted to be the kind of sale that takes place in a gymnasium or a bland conference hall.<span style=""> </span>The heart of our sale is Twin Cities pride so we want to help show off some amazing parts of the Twin Cities.<span style=""> </span>Midtown Global Market has been a wonderful venue with a lot of space, and they have permanent food vendors from all over the world as well as a stage and seating areas so that shoppers can really make a day of it if they choose.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">For more information please visit http://www.nocoastcraft.com</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">What: No Coast Craft-O-Rama</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">When: Friday November 30<sup>th </sup>3pm-8pm</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span>Saturday, December 1<sup>st</sup> 9am-5pm </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Where: Midtown Global Market</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Lake Street and Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Admission is free</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><span style=""></span><br /></p>KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-75886139914495490082007-11-27T18:29:00.000-08:002007-11-27T18:36:37.280-08:00Debbie Stoller to Appear at No Coast Craft-o-Rama!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R0zSz8j6eaI/AAAAAAAAAdA/TsA5z17Pn5Q/s1600-h/debbie+stoller.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R0zSz8j6eaI/AAAAAAAAAdA/TsA5z17Pn5Q/s400/debbie+stoller.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137713064794814882" border="0" /></a><br />That's right! Debbie Stoller from <a href="http://www.bust.com/index.php">BUST magazine</a> and the <a href="http://www.knithappens.com/">Stitch 'N Bitch </a>book series will be signing copies of her new book "Son of Stitch 'N Bitch" on Friday, November 30th from 4pm -5pm at No Coast Craft-o-Rama. Stop by to see her and bring a book for her to sign, or pick up a copy at the <a href="http://www.shopcraftyplanet.com/store/product.php?productid=129798&cat=10&page=1">Crafty Planet</a> booth!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R0zTUcj6ebI/AAAAAAAAAdI/CXsOC3KX54U/s1600-h/Son+Of+SNB+COVER.GIF"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R0zTUcj6ebI/AAAAAAAAAdI/CXsOC3KX54U/s400/Son+Of+SNB+COVER.GIF" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137713623140563378" border="0" /></a>KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-24267184844741451452007-11-25T15:30:00.001-08:002007-11-25T15:42:04.921-08:00Keeping Up with Artgoodies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R0oFw0jTK8I/AAAAAAAAAco/Y3sXhQDxNko/s1600-h/artgoodies.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R0oFw0jTK8I/AAAAAAAAAco/Y3sXhQDxNko/s320/artgoodies.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136924661268032450" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52172">Artgoodies</a> is all over in the Press this month! Check them out on Etsy as well as in the following magazines:<br /><br />-Real Simple Magazine Nov. nest towel page 216<br />-did you fly American Airlines in Oct? American Way Magazine- deer towel page 36<br />-swallowtail butterfly towel graces the pages of Oct. Better Homes and Gardens<br />-chickadee apron in Premier Edition Nov. Make It Mine Magazine<br />-Natural Health Magazine - Dec/Jan - deer towel page 89<br />-<a href="http://craftysynergy.blogspot.com/2007/01/artgoodies.html">CraftySynergy Blog</a>KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-28254670812710682472007-11-21T11:30:00.000-08:002007-11-21T11:33:42.449-08:00Zeichen Press back in the News!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R0SHrEjTK1I/AAAAAAAAAbw/zweCqw59j20/s1600-h/Zeichen+BOTC.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/R0SHrEjTK1I/AAAAAAAAAbw/zweCqw59j20/s320/Zeichen+BOTC.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135378649135131474" border="0" /></a><br />This time as one of <a href="http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/">Minnesota Monthly's</a> "Best of the Cities" picks!<br /><br /><br /><span class="EC_Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><h3 style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Greeting Cards</h3>Truth be told, <strong>Zeichen Press</strong> owners Fran and Jen Shea didn’t start a letterpress intending to be the next Hallmark. Sure, Zeichen can be sweet, but when you’d rather be honest, borderline snarky, Zeichen’s notecards are refreshingly blunt. The 30-something sisters-in-law have backgrounds in design—Fran formerly an art director and Jen previously worked as an interior designer—and both had been stay-at-home moms prior to starting the press. The Shea sisters use an antique press to make bold, new statements such as “I’m glad you’re having a baby and I’m not.” If it’s true, why not say what you feel? <a rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 153); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" href="http://www.zeichenpress.com/">www.zeichenpress. com</a></span>KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-20093460776080284422007-11-16T09:52:00.001-08:002007-11-16T10:04:34.626-08:00Not Your Granny's Craft Sale? I Think Not!Here at No Coast Craft-o-rama planning headquarters, we are heads down, feverishly putting the finishing touches on the big event -- ordering tables, passing out postcards, getting ads ready for VitaMN and City Pages and generally just running around like chickens. And I'm sure all the vendors are even more so, cranking out all the goods we can't wait to get our hands on!<br /><br />I thought I'd take a moment to reflect on why I was motivated to get this group of people together to plan this event, and hopefully dispell any rumor that this craft sale harbors any ill will toward crafting grannies. Let me tell you what I mean.<br /><br />In 2005, my mom retired. She has always been crafty, in fact she is my inspiration in that arena. So, I thought I'd plan a craft sale she could participate in, and it would give her something to do with all her new free time. Fast forward to now. My mom, also a "granny" (In fact her business name is Granny's Closet), is a big seller on Etsy (six hundered and thirty some odd items sold...wah hoo!) and also No Coast Craft-o-rama. This week I did <a href="http://pumpkin-girl.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-moms-crafty-interview-with-grannys.html">an interview with her</a> on my blog. I think it's kind of cute.<br /><br />My point in all this? Granny's rock, and we love them as much as we love <a href="http://cricketsyndicate.com/">Cricket Syndicate</a> and his handmade underwear, or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=64791">Rar Rar Press</a> and her "F that S" postcards! Truth be told, a granny might be our very reason for being!Vintage Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10981875015277327525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-82789656078468985362007-11-12T18:52:00.000-08:002007-11-12T19:03:07.330-08:00Zeichen Press Featured in the Strib!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/RzkTWRYVlwI/AAAAAAAAAGg/ZZDTuqShCFs/s1600-h/vector_dog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/RzkTWRYVlwI/AAAAAAAAAGg/ZZDTuqShCFs/s320/vector_dog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132154523708921602" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/RzkTSBYVlvI/AAAAAAAAAGY/mrCGn2tk11o/s1600-h/vector_3%2520kings_color.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/RzkTSBYVlvI/AAAAAAAAAGY/mrCGn2tk11o/s320/vector_3%2520kings_color.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132154450694477554" /></a><br />Okay, okay, I know it's over 3 months old, but there was a great article on our very own Zeichen Press in the Strib August 8th. I've never met Fran and Jen, but I imagine two witty and sarcastic women, feverishly pressing out billions upon billions of letterpress holiday cards for the No Coast Craft-o-rama. Personally, I am looking forward to picking up this one, and sending it to my friend Jen. Good work, ladies. Looking forward to meeting you in a matter of weeks!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/RzkTrRYVlxI/AAAAAAAAAGo/u1F-KUVuNAQ/s1600-h/born%2520yesterday_scan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/RzkTrRYVlxI/AAAAAAAAAGo/u1F-KUVuNAQ/s320/born%2520yesterday_scan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132154884486174482" /></a>Vintage Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10981875015277327525noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-7601355819106360982007-11-12T18:51:00.001-08:002007-11-12T18:58:56.651-08:00Papered Together<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/RzkR_081EbI/AAAAAAAAAZs/CARGJQE-h8s/s1600-h/ME+Home+Companion.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/RzkR_081EbI/AAAAAAAAAZs/CARGJQE-h8s/s400/ME+Home+Companion.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132153038608601522" border="0" /></a><br />We were excited to see that <a href="http://www.paperedtogether.com/">Papered Together</a>, one of our new vendors this year is featured in the December/January issue of Mary Engelbreit's <a href="http://www.homecompanionmag.com/">Home Companion</a> as well as getting noticed in the upcoming December issue of <a href="http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/">Minnesota Monthly</a>, the Holiday Gift Guide.<br /><br />Way to go Krista!KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-63449257244908358562007-11-06T13:13:00.000-08:002007-11-06T13:23:42.588-08:00Great Gifts for Daddio, Boyfriend, Gramps and Bro<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/RzDaCPnCVwI/AAAAAAAAAFo/LUEd2jvUECM/s1600-h/charlie.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/RzDaCPnCVwI/AAAAAAAAAFo/LUEd2jvUECM/s320/charlie.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129839707659851522" /></a><br />We here at No Coast headquarters think long and hard about how to ensure that our shoppers can find things for everyone on their holiday shopping list at our sale. One of the toughest to find is good gifts for the male species. After all, not too many men in our lives are big fans of knitted tea cozies or smelly candles. This year, I really think we did a good job in sniffing out some fantastic crafters of good gift ideas for guys. Here are a few of my favorites:<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/RzDaXPnCVxI/AAAAAAAAAFw/n5cSkgivIx8/s1600-h/vinyl-lux-show-2.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SGCjNeGM8T0/RzDaXPnCVxI/AAAAAAAAAFw/n5cSkgivIx8/s320/vinyl-lux-show-2.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129840068437104402" /></a><br />• For the boyfriend, how about a fantastic <a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/1170885">pin-up calendar </a>or <a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/1372991">cityscape calendar</a> made by poster artist Adam Turman?<br />• For your little Anglophile baby bro’ -- a totally hip <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7714227">Union Jack shirt</a> from Charlie and Sarah!<br />• For dad, a clever <a href="http://www.martinelsonpotter.com/shop/prod_detail.php?id=315&page=1&pt=1">film canister</a> by Marti Nelson.<br />• Great for all the hot rodsters on your list, a cool <a href="http://www.natescustomsewing.com/images/vinyl-lux-show-2.jpg">vinyl art piece</a> by Nate’s Custom Sewing<br />• What I want to send my husband, the punker: a sweet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6411857">punker postcard</a> by Rar Rar Press.<br />• Another great boyfriend gift, a set of <a href="http://www.zeichenpress.com/coasters.htm">coasters</a> featuring “social don’ts” from Zeichen Press<br />• For dad or grandpa, a beautiful Japanese woodblock-inspired <a href="http://www.greenlanternglass.com/html/coastal_trees.html">stained glass window</a> by Green Lantern GlassVintage Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10981875015277327525noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-24205607234847527102007-11-05T13:22:00.000-08:002007-11-05T13:31:33.890-08:002007 Poster<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/Ry-Jtw4qc1I/AAAAAAAAAYM/uvgUK25iqj8/s1600-h/No+Coast+Poster.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129469919907967826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/Ry-Jtw4qc1I/AAAAAAAAAYM/uvgUK25iqj8/s320/No+Coast+Poster.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>And the postering begins! This year's awesome poster is designed by <a href="http://www.adamturman.com/">Adam Turman</a>. A downloadable copy is available on the No Coast Craft-o-Rama <a href="http://www.nocoastcraft.com/Downloads.html">website</a>. Print one out 8x11 or handbill sized. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>Thank you Adam!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-382352749903039322007-10-26T12:36:00.000-07:002007-10-27T07:41:50.199-07:00Midwest Living<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/RyNN5A4qcdI/AAAAAAAAAU8/yukTpN0Nu_o/s1600-h/midwest_living+article.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/RyNN5A4qcdI/AAAAAAAAAU8/yukTpN0Nu_o/s320/midwest_living+article.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5126026442763301330" border="0" /></a><br />Thank you to Midwest Living for this great buzz on our sale!!KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-51124390811313733542007-10-16T18:38:00.000-07:002007-10-16T18:44:35.126-07:00Armato Design Featured Seller on Etsy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.armatodesign.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/RxVodVPQsUI/AAAAAAAAAT0/DJ5X1egMXXc/s320/Armato.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122115004330455362" border="0" /></a><br />Our vendors are on fire this month! A new seller at the 2007 No Coast Craft-o-Rama is <a href="http://www.armatodesign.com">Armato Design</a>. See what she's all about in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/featured_seller.php?featured_user_id=5004220">interview on Etsy</a>.<br /><br />Congratulations Amy!KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-48605511484346352832007-10-15T08:01:00.000-07:002007-10-15T09:31:10.051-07:00Rebecca Yaker is Up To Her Usual Monkey Business<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/RxOVvVPQsGI/AAAAAAAAASE/x7gB08BYfS8/s1600-h/Rebecca+in+Strib.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121601841637929058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/RxOVvVPQsGI/AAAAAAAAASE/x7gB08BYfS8/s320/Rebecca+in+Strib.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Rebecca of <a href="http://www.hazelandmelvin.com/">Hazel and Melvin</a> is featured in today's Star Tribune article, "<a href="http://www.startribune.com/217/story/1481274.html">Monkey Business</a>". The article delves into her love-hate relationship with sock monkeys and why she is compelled to create them! You can't miss her sock monkey T-Shirts, sweatshirts and kids' outfits (pants include sock monkey tail!) at No Coast Craft-o-Rama 2007!</div>KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-75153019237258919942007-10-14T07:59:00.001-07:002007-10-14T08:08:02.952-07:00Miss Amy Jo is in the Press!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/RxIvVVPQsDI/AAAAAAAAARw/YnLrUsZggFM/s1600-h/AmyJo+in+Venus.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/RxIvVVPQsDI/AAAAAAAAARw/YnLrUsZggFM/s320/AmyJo+in+Venus.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121207769798586418" border="0" /></a><br />Amy Jo, local poster artist, illustrator and No Coast Craft-o-Rama vendor shines in the limelight with several articles and interviews! Pictured above is her interview in Venus Magazine, and she has also been featured in <a href="http://articles.citypages.com/2007-09-12/arts/amy-jo-hendrickson/">The City Pages</a> and <a href="http://www.mnartists.org/ejournal/accessENGAGEIssue18.1.htm">MNartists.org</a>. <br /><br />Congratulations Amy Jo!KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-71641831135469912232007-10-11T12:59:00.000-07:002007-10-11T13:17:55.937-07:00Cricket Syndicate featured in Star Tribune<div><div>Christopher Straub of Cricket Syndicate is featured in today's Star Tribune in the Lifestyle Section. The article is called "Homegrown Chic". Find it online <a href="http://www.startribune.com/people/story/1476189.html">here</a>. He presented his line of custom underwear to Macy's at the 2nd Annual Distinction in Design competition. </div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5120175036322328562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/Rw6EEVPQr_I/AAAAAAAAARM/Xi40cQ-mWrw/s320/Cricket.jpg" border="0" />Congratulations Christopher! <br /><div></div></div>KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30390834.post-16792325308621783272007-10-03T18:24:00.000-07:002007-10-03T18:29:45.938-07:00Fantastic Toys feaured on Etsy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/RwRB8VPQrwI/AAAAAAAAAPE/4yoDKA-ehXA/s1600-h/FantasticToys.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3FWgGzhguN0/RwRB8VPQrwI/AAAAAAAAAPE/4yoDKA-ehXA/s320/FantasticToys.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117287581348835074" border="0" /></a><br />We love it when one of our vendors gets recognized for the amazing crafts they make. A few weeks ago, <a href="http://myfantastictoys.com/">Fantastic Toys</a> was the featured seller on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span>.com. Check out his interview <a href="http://www.etsy.com/featured_seller.php?featured_user_id=38732">here</a>. Congratulations Tim!KristenMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951163650993226852noreply@blogger.com1