fabulous flea markets.

i just have to share some amazing flea market finds from my adventures today. i love flea markets and i really love scavenging for treasures... broken jewelry, rusty chairs and vintage sheets just waiting for me to take home!

i used to work every single sunday and it sucked. i pretty much work every saturday already and then giving up my sunday too... i needed to regain some sanity so i haven't been working sundays for the past few weeks. it's so nice to be able to go out and do things... especially with the weather like it was today. i took full advantage of a sunday off and headed to the flea market! it's great for finding cool stuff but also the people watching... you never know what you're going to see.

i scored...

• a handstitched wall hanging, with vintage frame. $2. the details and craftsmanship are absolutely incredible! it made me wonder if in 40 years someone would be buying my crafts at a flea market. :)
  

• a ball mason jar. $1. these are pretty easy to find, but there is something about the charm of a mason jar full of flowers.
  
• a lion counter. $1. this is so freaking cute and i've never seen anything like it! the middle turns and the number counts up to 31 so you can keep track of the days of the month. i got it for my son to use to practice his counting.
  
• a super fun pair of vintage shoes. $3. the print is so bright and springy and they fit perfectly. (well, maybe a little snug but we suffer for fashion, right?)
  
• and the score of the day... $3. a set of 4 vintage craft books from 1974. it's the LeeWards Illustrated Library of Arts and Crafts. sure to pull from for inspiration for future craft nights. most excellent. the cover art is wonderful!
  
• 2 baskets of strawberries and a bunch of cilantro. $4. fresh and delicious.

• women's liberation button and broken earring. 50 cents each. the button is SO cool. i love it because buying it today made me think about the person that wore it during the feminist movement. this button was worn by someone with the passion and drive to fight for something she (or he?!?) believed in. but i bought it today, to inspire me to never forget what drive and passion can do. although there's still a long way to go, we live in an age where an african american is now the president! this country has really evolved and gives me hope for future generations

stay tuned. i'm posting the tuesday night project tomorrow. i've got a couple projects lined up and i'm still trying to decide what to do!!!

until then... xoxo.

picture perfect.

so sorry about last week. i was super sick and didn't get out of bed for practically 24 hours! so i apologize if any of you came out to a cancelled craft night!!! that being said, we're back in business tomorrow night with an all new, super cute craft!

some of our regulars were nice enough to donate phone wire that is so much fun to craft with! (thanks sandra and gail!!!) this tuesday we're painting, then adorning wooden picture frames with wire flowers and buttons!

not to get all mushy on everyone, but i just have to say that i've met some really amazing people at craftacular and i'm so thankful for all the support you have all shown for this! you all are the ones that inspire me at times, when i'm feeling a little less than enthused, to keep going. you guys make me laugh and inspire me. plus i love the craft community we're building! i really can't thank you enough for your continued support!

i'd really love to start having a few more classes a week. i've had lots of requests for specific areas. we'll see where 2009 takes us. i've got so many ideas and things i'd like to do this year, i just need to get on it!!!

and for all of you that are interetsed in selling your wares, you should check out RAM. it's going to be a phenomenal event held every saturday right on the river in riverside!

so much for my new years resolution of posting more than once a week! i guess i've still got time to work on it though... it is only january. i've also had requests for tutorials, so i may work on that too.

hope to see you to you all at anomaly, 6:30-8:30. BYOB. it's fun.

also SAVE THE DATE... FIRST FRIDAYS IS COMING UP ONE WEEK FROM THIS FRIDAY. who doesn't love a party in 5 points?

make sure to check out JAXSCENE for other cool happenings going on in this amazing city of ours!!! woo hoo!

xoxo,
emily

pretty flowers for rainy weather.

although mother nature nature isn't planning on a very sunny day come get crafty tonight! we're making pretty beaded flowers perfect to turn into a clip, pin, put on a headband, make into a pendant for a delicate ribbon necklace or adorn a card for a friend.

this project is simple and fun to make! see you tonight...

6:30-8:30
$5
BYOB!

xoxo. emily

new year, new craft.... cute coffee koozies!

hopefully everyone had a fun and safe new year. before i write about this week's craft, i just wanted to thank everyone that has supported anomaly this year and in years past. i am so happy that craft night has blossomed into such an amazing evening. i am constantly inspired by everyone that comes and it wouldn't be craftacular without all of you!

new years is always a sign of reflection and i just wanted to share with you some of my goals and resolutions in 2009!

clean out my backroom and turn it into a full time craft haven.
make more time for myself.
start a clothing line.
get more manicures and stop picking at my nails!
start webtv craft tutorials.
make this blog look cooler and post more than once a week on it!
be more organized and less organized chaos...
read more books.
eat vegan 3x a week.
seek out more handmade/indie crafter lines for the store!
start an online store.
sew more.
bike more.
be happy.

i think it's going to be a great year for us all! what's in store for you?

now, on to the craft du jour...

stop wasting those cardboard wraps you use to prevent from burning your hand with your delicious beverage! join us tuesday night when we make felted wool (we're using old wool sweaters!) coffee koozies! this picture does not do this craft justice at all! i was really happy with the way it turned out!

tuesday jan 6th
6:30-8:30p

WHAT TO BRING?
BYOB
$5
and a partner in craft if you choose

crafterparty at raglands to follow...

i supply everything you need! hope to see you tomorrow night!

xoxo.
emily

fancy feathers!

what a perfect way to kick off the new year than with a festive feather clip for your hair? and for you guys that have been coming... a feather boutonniere perhaps? we're making this pretty little thing this tuesday night during craftacular tuesdays at anomaly! what do bring??? i will supply everything you need but if you'd like to bring your own glue gun, please do. i have 6 or so to share.

join us, 6:30-8:30 at anomaly
(1021 park st. in 5Points)
and as always it's 5 bucks and BYOB.

hope you see you tuesday night! xoxo, emily

global crafting inspiration

my friend (and fellow craft night attendee) elizabeth recently returned from a trip to israel and brought me this beautiful wire ball necklace. i wear it so much that i thought we should make them for craft night. these would make the prettiest gifts for friends. this necklace is on a long ball chain but we will be putting ours on satin cording. (you can always go out and purchase a different chain from a craft store if you'd like.) you also have the option of turning it into earrings and i will have the pieces tomorrow night to do that. hope to see you at anomaly! 6:30-8:30. BYOB... you can grab a tasty beer on tap at raglands and they will put it in a togo cup for you!

last week's bottle cap craft turned out great! you can check out some pictures here.

bust a cap.

tonight it's all about resin and bottle caps. we'll be making pendants and/or keychains. another GREAT gift idea!

very cute and fun craft. this one may be trial and error though... hopefully it works... if not we'll have to put plan b into effect.

see you tonight...
6:30, BYOB or grab a delicious beer at raglands. they'll put it in a togo cup for you!

ALSO, if you have any bottle caps, bring them... we may need. thanks!