16. September 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Feeling crafty?  We are! Join us this Saturday, September 19th from 7pm-12am, at the We Make Stuff…music, art, & fashion show presented by Electric Promotions. It will be a bash bursting at the handmade seams. Fashionistas, mad crafters, music lovers and skateboarders will converge at The Scoot Inn for a completely one-of-a-kind party – the kind where you can design your own t-shirt, take in a band and see a fashion show.We Make Stuff attendees will enjoy music from local rockstars like Hollywood Gossip at 10:30, Lost Werks at 8:30, and Panjoma at 9:30. Watch models strut the runway in a fashion show featuring kicky designs by Tara Tonini, Jinxedaposed Clothing, Malissa Long, accessory designer Dainty Daisy Creations, and talented handbag designer *annemarie*. Models Ruby Joule, Coco Lectric, Goldie Candela, and Pearl Lux of The Jigglewatts, AFAW nominee Haley Penlaber, and fab members of the Lonestar Roller Girls work their walks for these designers, who have been featured everywhere from Austin Fashion Awards to the Modish Blog. Event and fashion photography by John Pesina.

Siren’s Salon & Electra Beauty Lounge will be styling up the runway with outstanding up-do’s and make-up for the We Make Stuff show. Shop cool vendors like SweetWolf, Chels-E.com, Peace Boutique, April Wright Design, Vintage Rehab, Merrit Gade, Nepenthe’s Bathtime, Dainty Daisy Creations, *annemarie*, maneki, Ape-Gear, Wings of Addiction, Diamonds and Guns by Action Jackson, & DevilGirl Design. Be sure to rock out your style at the event in the photo booth by Trevor Ray Thompson. After you capture the moment, check out the half-pipe and rad skateboard demos provided by the guys at Find n’ Grind skate shop.

We Make Stuff wouldn’t be complete without indulging your own crafty creativity, would it? Stop by the Team Etsy Austin booth to get your own “I make stuff” t-shirt, then dive into make n’ take projects with fabulous ladies of The WonderCraft, recently featured in Austin Monthly. Screen your own shirt design with new screen shop, Under Pressure, and reward yourself with tasty (and complimentary) treats from Nadamoo and Treaty Oak Rum.

And finally, because we know Austinites are not only wild crafters but discerning art critics too, we invite you to be our official skateboard art judges! Check out hand-painted and crafted skateboard decks by amazing designers and artists like Jason Silver, Tom Cox, Anne Genung, Wendy Offield, Candace Carlisle, Sara Hasslinger and many more. After tallying your votes, we’ll reward the winners with gift baskets filled with local goodies, art supplies, and the opportunity to be featured in a future gallery showcase.

Proceeds from the We Make Stuff raffle will benefit Art From the Streets (AFTS). Art From the Streets is a non-profit, volunteer-driven art class program that provides a safe and encouraging environment where the positive spirit of homeless people is nurtured through artistic expression. Win cool items while helping a great cause: like a gift certificate to Yoga Yoga, gift certificate to Uchi, tickets to see Rob Dickenson at Mixx sponsored by TwoGroove, tickets to see the Trey Mcintyre Project & DJ Spooky, subscription to Cantanker Magazine, original print by Allyson Lipkin, membership to Mexic-arte Museum & Women & their Work, vouchers to the Alamo Drafthouse, signed copy of Jennifer Perkin’s Naughty Secretary Club book & Jenny Hart’s Embroidered Effects and much more.

The first 100 people to arrive at The Scoot Inn will receive a special We Make Stuff goody bag, filled with one-of-a-kind crafts and reusable items.

Get your craft on, Austin. For more information, please visit http://www.wemakestuff.us/
Thanks!

Electric Promotions

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1. September 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Exciting News! Faythe Levine will be screening her highly acclaimed film here in Austin, and Sublime Stitching & Austin Handmade are welcoming her with a action-packed weekend of fun including: a book signing party, screenings, craft bazaar, and post-screening party at Austin Handmade on Sunday September 6th from 6:30-9pm.

We will have plenty of crafty goodness, a mojito bar by Treaty Oak Rum, and delicious frozen treats by Nada Moo with entertainment by the fabulous ladies at Team Fabrication. Admission is Free!

Screenings at 1:30pm, 4:10pm- Alamo Drafthouse - South Lamar

After Party from 6:30-9:00 at 2009 South First Street, 78704
(just down the street from Alamo Drafthouse)

Visit Sublime Stitching’s website for more details on how to participate in Saturday & Sunday’s Events! http://www.sublimestitching.com/ATX+HMN

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14. July 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Etsy Austin Party Hop Sponsored by Dripping Springs Vodka and Paula’s Texas Orange Benefiting Family Eldercare Enjoy signature drinks from Dripping Springs Vodka and Paula’s Texas Orange. The Etsy Austin AFW Party Hop will feature seven fabulous Austin Fashion Week designers from the Etsy Austin Team. Get a stamp from at least three of the events or locations and bring them to an Etsy Austin Party Hop event to be entered to win a phenomenal prize, including items from the designers and a gift certificate for a spa day at Urban Groove Salon. The Etsy Austin Designers will be contributing 5% of their proceeds from Austin Fashion Week to Family Eldercare, a charity that provides fans and window unit ACs to elderly and disabled in Central Texas. Ride-sharing and green practices are encouraged. Carpool drivers with two or more passengers and bikers will receive a free pair of pearl earrings from Broken Ear Productions at the Bettysport parties! (while supplies last)

Etsy Austin AFW Designers and Party Hop Events:

Monday:

Sweet Potato Island Primping, Purses and Pictures @ Thomas Saverio Salon & Spa (5416 Parkcrest, Ste. 800, Austin, TX 78731) 4-8pm

Tuesday:

Coral Reef Dreams Trunk Show @ Roxann’s Specialty Boutique (2900 West Anderson Ln. Ste. H Austin, TX 78759) 4:30pm

Thursday:

MLW Malissa Long Wearables Artistry in Fiber @ Baldwin Beauty School (3005 S Lamar Blvd # 109D, Austin TX 78704) 3-5pm

*annemarie* Style for the Individual MakeUp, Manis and Mimosas! Design your own Hand- bag! MMM… Style for the Individual @ Urban Groove (4301 W. William Cannon Dr., Suite 260, Austin, TX 78749) 4-7pm

Broken Ear Productions 12th Street Block Party @ Betty Sport (916 A West 12th Street Austin, TX 78703) 5-8pm

Jinxedaposed Clothing/Jinxy DV-8 Margarita Madness @ Trends and Tradition Boutique (1917 A. Dutton Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666) 4-7pm

Saturday:

*annemarie* Style for the Individual Custom Handbag Design Party @ Urban Groove (4301 W. William Cannon Dr., Suite 260, Austin, TX 78749) 10am - 2pm

Broken Ear Productions Late Morning Cool Down @ Betty Sport (916 A West 12th Street Austin, TX 78703) 10am-noon

Diamonds & Guns by Action Jackson Sparkles and Sweets Soiree @ Urban Betty Salon (1206 West 38th St, Suite 1201, Austin, Texas 78705) 8:30-10pm

http://afw.etsyaustin.com

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14. July 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Smoothies and snacks from Emerald City Press and Castle Hill with bloody marys featuring Dripping Springs Vodka. Check out an interactive fashion show featuring clothing by Oiselle and jewelry by Broken Ear Productions. Bring a yoga mat and join in!

Green Practices encouraged. Drivers with 2 or more passengers and bikers receive a free pair of pearl earrings from Broken Ear Productions while supplies last.

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13. May 2009 by admin.

Calling all Austin ladies, come check out Broken Ear Productions this Thursday at Cuba Libra for Martini & Manicure Night!

Come have a drink, (maybe two) get your nails done, and shop Broken Ear Production’s cool upcycled and creative jewelry and totally rad handmade clutches and bags. Be on the lookout for a special Martini & Manicure Night discount!

Click here to check out her stuff online www.brokenearproductions.com

www.cubalibreaustin.com

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29. January 2009 by admin.

Watch Rebecca Havemeyer emceeing Boy Band Karaoke while getting a massage or your nails painted. Quench your thirst with 42 Below vodka or Red Light Energy Drink or if you have a sweet tooth enjoy cupcakes by Sugar Tooth Bakery! Bring your BFF for a ladies night of $5 Blow Outs, karaoke, and goody bags!

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