Print More, Baltimore!

Sunday FUNday is usually all about football but this Sunday somewhere between the hours of 3pm-7pm, I plan on taking a break from the flat screen to check out Baltimore Print Studios!

Baltimore Print Studios (BPS) is hosting their grand opening at 18 W. North Avenue (between Maryland Avenue and Charles Street). They will be doing hands-on letterpress and screenprinting demos in addition to providing shop/studio access information and tours.

BPS is owned and operated by Kyle Van Horn, a Baltimore artist, designer and printer, with the assistance of Kim Bentley, a DC/Maryland designer and printer. This is a welcomed addition to the Station North Arts & Entertainment District - and I'm not just saying that as a printmaker whose office just happens to be across the street from BPS.

Last Chance: Apply NOW for Holiday Heap

On a whim I decided to google "last chance," and wow, what a mistake that was. The first two pages list how it's the last chance for meaningful relationships, having children, adopting fuzzy little pets, saving your soul and of course, a slew of pitifully lonesome songs...

Apply NOW for the Charm City Craft Mafia's Holiday Heap 2010! This year's awesome INDOOR indie craft show will be held December 4 from 10-5pm at 2640 St. Paul Street (St. John's Church), Baltimore, MD 21218.

There is a $10 application fee and then accepted vendors will pay an additional $75 for an 8' space. (includes one 8 foot table & two chairs).

The deadline for applications is October 8, 2010 at midnight. If you have questions, please email charmcitycraftmafia@gmail.com.

I know some of those Crafty Bastards!

I don't know why I seem to be cursed but it happens every year. For some reason I'm always out of town the weekend of DC's Crafty Bastards Arts & Craft Fair (Drool!). Unfortunately, it means I'm going to miss some of favorite crafter buds:

beth pohlman jewelry: My go-to, "work function," geometric necklace. Enough said.
Biggs & Featherbelle: Just opened their Tequila Bar Lime & Salt soap this morning.
Brainstorm Print & Design: It is only natural to swap prints with Jason and Briana at craft shows (seriously, every time!).
Carlybird Weaves: Bought a blue dress just to go with my navy/ochre button cuff.
Cotton Monster: Who doesn't want a room full of those sweet little faces?
jennyjen42: If you know my prints, you know I'm a sucker for owls and that's why I have a collection of owl shoulder bags.
Pinkkiss Pottery: Only 13 weeks and 4 days left until my little man is born which means I can start using my favorite sushi plates again.
Red Prairie Press: What don't I own from Rachel Bone?
Spaghetti Kiss: My brother pouts when I don't buy him a shirt from Mikey's collection. That reminds me, his birthday is coming up.
Squidfire, Inc: My soft, big wheel tank was a summer staple this year.
Sweet Pepita: Coming soon! Shannon is busily working on my custom baby gear this fall.
The Broken Plate Pendant Company: I could be obsessed. At least three pendants and 2 set of earrings from the china of great-great grandmother and even Martha Stewart.
The Candy Thief: I dream of hot chocolate when I pull out my leaf-inspired, wool headband.
the littlest bean: All my neutral tops are cheered up when I add a colorful felt brooch.

So, promise you'll stop by Adams Morgan this Saturday from 10am-5pm for me! I'll be doing what any self-respecting pregnant woman would do in my position. Enjoying a weekend with the Pittsburgh in-laws and therefore stuffing my face with a Primanti Bros. sandwich. Okay, that made me drool a little, too.