Craftin' Outlaws CU Podcast!

Check out this podcast from ColumbusUnderground.com about the upcoming Craftin' Outlaws show. These ladies did a great job of organizing and promoting the event and I hope everyone is getting excited!

Craftin' Outlaws

Leave your holsters at home and bring your pocket books for the 5th Annual Craftin' Outlaws! We have a new host, new vendors, new games and plenty of free fun!

Over 60 talented vendors will fill The Lodge Bar with their handmade plush, handbags, clothing, jewelry, bath and beauty products, paper goods, knitted wares and artwork.

Shop early and be one of the first 100 Paying Customers of the day to recieve a swag bag stuffed with vendor samples and coupons!

We are returning with the Craft Corner Deathmath! Expect bigger egos and even BIGGER prizes.
Craft bingo will allow you to rest your legs, sip your drink and win some amazing prizes donated by our sponsors and craft vendors.
Portions of all proceeds from games will once again sponsor Rwanda Knits!
Tasty treats will be provided by The Lodge Bar, Rad Dog and Pattycake Bakery. Not to mention some free ice cream courtesy of the CD101 Ice Cream Truck at 1:30pm.
Grab a tall glass of our house drink "Bitch with a Twist" an apple cider rum, available all day.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Handmade Expo!

Craft and Crash at the Ohio State Fair!

Handmade Expo Vendor List!

You can find all of these fabulous vendors at the Columbus Crafty Cotillion Handmade Expo on Saturday August 8th from 12-7pm at the Ohio State Fair!

Adornments by Karla

And the Bead Goes On

Alison Rose

Almighty Quinn

AmyD

Anne Holman Jewelry Design

Balaton Fibers

Beth's Pottery

Buckeye Bling

Corey Ann Carlton

Cheeky Stitches

Claudia Carreon

Clinton Reno

Cynthia Vardhan Ceramics

Ellen Seeburger

Four Munkees

Igloo Letterpress

Janny Pie

Kristin Ellis

Lydia Weary

Open Heart Creatures

Out of the Pink Sky

Paper & Inkling

Poshta Stationery and Design

636.7

Smarty Pants

Spacedog Studios

Stinkybomb Soap

Umbrella Girl Productions

What the Rock

Wholly Craft

Yumi Yumi

Zette Made

Hope to see you there!!

Crafty Cotillion Members Featured in Crafts Report!

We are so excited that Crafty Cotillion members Olivera (Wholly Craft), AmyD, Alissa (Creatrix Jane/Liberty Handknits), Emily (Umbrella Girl Productions) and Amy N. (Sweet Stella Designs) are featured in July's Crafts Report magazine! Writer Nancy LaFever did an excellent job of capturing a

 slice of the alt-craft scene in Columbus. 

Can you believe that the Crafty Cotillion has been hanging out and talking about making things for over 2 years?! It seems like just yesterday we had out first meet-up in the back room of the Surly Girl Saloon, having drinks and sharing ideas about our craft and how to build a sense of community. 

Now, the Crafty Cotillion has some amazing national exposure! We hope that folks will take note of what we're doing here in Columbus and apply it to their city or hometown. 

You can check out the article here, although you may need to purchase an online subscription to see the magazine in its entirety. 

One Week Left To Apply!

Hey Ohio Crafters!

There's one week left to apply for the Columbus Crafty Cotillion Handmade Expo! The Handmade Expo is Saturday, August 8th at the Family Fun Pavillion of the Ohio State Fair and will feature 30+ Ohio-based indie craft vendors selling all sorts of great handmade items. Vendor information and applications are available here. Applications must be received by June 1st, so get em in soon!