August 31, 2011 – 10:14 pm
When you are first starting to knit/crochet/weave, an inexpensive yarn will work fine as long as it is smooth, light colored and a medium worsted weight, but what about when you’re ready to branch out from the basics? Have you been to the yarn shop lately? Or the yarn area of the craft store? Or read more »
August 24, 2011 – 1:16 am
Artist: Amanda Gray-Swain Etsy shop: http://www.sprouteddesigns.etsy.com Who or what was your biggest influence? I grew up in rural Tennessee and was introduced to gardening at a very young age. I think I’ve always been somewhat obsessed with all things botanical and bringing those images into the home via screen printing and sewing is a perfect read more »
August 14, 2011 – 2:19 pm
Want to join the St. Louis Craft Mafia? We’re looking for some new members! If you are interested, please click on the “Join” link at the top of the page. You will find information about our Application Process, our Meet and Greet on Sept. 30, as well as our Membership Requirements. Between Sept. 1 and Oct. 1, you read more »
June 25, 2011 – 6:43 pm
The next mafia event is coming up soon! “Let Them Eat Art” will take place July 8th, from 6pm to 11pm. It features live music, art, and entertainment. The St. Louis Craft Mafia tents will be near the corner of Manchester and Marshall Ave across across Manchester from Citizen’s National Bank. Click on the logo read more »
May 20, 2011 – 2:41 pm
Thank you to everyone who submitted the adorable and fun (and beautifully drawn!) artwork for the Robots & Kitties Design Competition – every piece submitted will be sold at Craft-O-Matic and the proceeds will go to benefit our nonprofit sponsors. We appreciate the very generous and giving spirit in which all of our artists participated! read more »
May 19, 2011 – 3:36 pm
Check out this adorable piece of artwork by Emily Abrams! Guaranteed to make you say “awwwww….” Adoptable kitties make even a mechanical robot heart melt a little! You can see more of Emily’s work at www.emilysescape.etsy.com – she’s one of our very own Craft Mafia members!
May 18, 2011 – 4:41 pm
I hope you love cupcakes. I hope you LOVE locally-sourced organic cupcakes even more, because they’re going to be available at Craft-O-Matic! We’re so excited to have Farm Fresh Cupcakes at our craft show – Kaylen will be selling her delicious and healthy cupcakes all day, or at least until she runs out! Get ‘em read more »
Tags craft show, craftomatic, cupcakes, farm fresh, farmers market, food, local, organic, regional arts commission, St. Louis, Tower Grove
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May 16, 2011 – 2:21 pm
Two amazing pieces of art from Christopher Lynch!   You can check out more of his work at www.funk-and-flash.com. These ink drawings are titled “Madonna & Child” and “The Jetsons’ Cat.” Awesome! These works will be for sale at Craft-O-Matic with all proceeds going to our nonprofit sponsors.
