Midwest Living

Thank you to Midwest Living for this great buzz on our sale!!

Armato Design Featured Seller on Etsy

Our vendors are on fire this month! A new seller at the 2007 No Coast Craft-o-Rama is Armato Design. See what she's all about in her interview on Etsy.

Congratulations Amy!

Rebecca Yaker is Up To Her Usual Monkey Business

Rebecca of Hazel and Melvin is featured in today's Star Tribune article, "Monkey Business". 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!

Miss Amy Jo is in the Press!

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 The City Pages and MNartists.org.

Congratulations Amy Jo!

Cricket Syndicate featured in Star Tribune

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 here. He presented his line of custom underwear to Macy's at the 2nd Annual Distinction in Design competition.

Congratulations Christopher!

Fantastic Toys feaured on Etsy

We love it when one of our vendors gets recognized for the amazing crafts they make. A few weeks ago, Fantastic Toys was the featured seller on Etsy.com. Check out his interview here. Congratulations Tim!

2007 Vendors Announced!

Yay! My favorite time of the year -- when we unveil all the talented and inspiring folks who will join us at the No Coast Craft-o-rama. This year we had a record number of applicants, which always is a bittersweet feeling. We see so much amazing work, but can't possibly squeeze everyone into the space.

What we ended up with this year is a great mix of crafters we've known for years like Run Amok, and some new faces, like Sketchbook. We even invited some crafters from far away places (that have coasts!) like Charlie and Sarah from New York.

It's going to be a great time, and I am seriously impatient to start shopping!

Applications

We've received tons of talented applicants for the 2007 No Coast Craft-o-Rama and now is the difficult part of narrowing down the vendors. Thanks to all who applied, and we will notify everyone in September.

Thank you!!

A Major Success!

Man-o-man, I don't think anyone would have predicted that between 8,000 and 9,000 people would have stormed the Midtown Global Market for the 10-hour feeding frenzy that was No Coast Craft-o-rama 2006. The day started early with most vendors arriving around 7 AM to get setup and have their breakfast tamale at La Loma (yum!). I myself opened my day with Huevos con Chorizo.

Thanks to dozens of great volunteers and the Crafters Local 612 members who did not have stuff to sell (Chrissy, Kristen), at the door the shoppers got great programs with maps to all the crafters, as well as free stuff from Bust, Alter Magazine, and Craft Zine. Roe Family Singers, Sister Gin, the Sandburg Steppers, and Kristi and Joel provided musical ambiance all day. I heard Santa stopped by, too, but never saw him.

One of the highlights of my day was the Roller Girls Kissing Booth. I saw many a shopper walking around with a big, happy, holiday Roller Girl kiss on the cheek!

Unfortunately I didn't get to shop much, but luckily I know where to find the vendors! I'll be checking them out after the fact as I wallow in sadness that I only bought two things all day!!!

Here's some photos of the big day:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/17116503@N00/

--Tracy

It's a-coming!

NCCOR is only two days away now and we are so gratified and pleased by the mention in Wednesday's Star Tribune Home and Garden section. We are also listed as a Hot Ticket in Pulse, the area's best music rag.

Thanks to everyone for your support and we'll see you in 48 hours!

CRAFT:zine sponsorship

We are ever-so-pleased to announce that CRAFT:zine is sponsoring No Coast! They will be on hand promoting their delicious new magazine and reporting on the show. So come on out December 2 and be a part of the fun.

Meet Greet and Mingle at the MGM

MGM Here we come!

This weekend we're touring the Midwest Global Marketplace scoping out the areas for our booths. It's only a little over a month away! Yes, by the way, those are tiny snowflakes falling in this picture.

Exciting sponsorships in the works

We are working on some big plans! Stay tuned here, or sign up on our website to signup for our e-newsletter.

This is gonna be so much fun you will hardly be able to stand the wait. Plus, how can you resist the great food at MGM? Can't wait to see you in December!

My Space 2

Thanks to Dan S. from Stand Up! Records for this screenshot. No Coast Craft-o-Rama is a cool new friend!

My Space? Or yours?

Check us out on My Space! Do a "Find a Friend" search for 'No Coast Craft-o-Rama'. We'll be your friend...

Welcome

I thought I'd start this blog out welcoming everyone to the 2006 No Coast Craft-o-Rama, put on again by the Crafters' Local 612. Bigger and better, this year's sale will be on December 2, 2006 and located at the new Midwest Global Market on Lake St. and Chicago Ave. in Minneapolis. Check in regularly for updates on the sale itself, advertising, sponsorship and vendors.