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!

Crafty Cotillioners @ the CTA Craftstravaganza!

This past Sunday was the CTA Craftstravaganza, a crafty fundraiser for the Columbus Torah Academy. It was great to see so many creative and talented vendors all in one spot! Everyone's table set-ups were just perfect and the space felt really bright and inviting. It was a great time for shoppers and vendors alike.  

Here are a few photos of some of the Crafty Cotillion members who participated in the Craftstravaganza: 

Liberty Handknits/Creatrix Jane by Alissa Sorenson

Olivera from Wholly Craft (plus the lovely AmyD)

Emily Westenhouser from Umbrella Girl Productions with her sewn stationery & headbands

Call For Vendors!

Applications are now available for the Columbus Crafty Cotillion Handmade Expo at the Ohio State Fair! This craft fair will be held at the Family Fun Pavillion of the Ohio State Fair on Saturday, August 8th from 12 - 7pm. The event is sponsored by the Cotillion but spaces are open to any Ohio vendors selling handmade goods. Applications, photos, and fees must be received by Monday, June 1st. The application and vendor information can be downloaded HERE.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Handmade Expo, please contact Mary Martineau at mmartineau@northmarket.com for more information.

A Craft Revolution!

Check out the article about some of Columbus' hip crafters in the Life & Arts section of today's Dispatch! Also noteworthy is the additional info about upcoming indie craft events in Columbus. This has been a great week in the press for the Crafty Cotillion!

It's refreshing to see that publications such as the Dispatch take note of the independent stuff happening around our city and really see the value in it. Hopefully, articles like these will turn more people on to the idea of buying local, handmade products.

CTA Craftstravaganza

Our own Amy N of Sweet Stella is heading up the CTA Craftstravaganza. This looks like perfect timing since it's right before Mother's Day. Go check out the website and if you are feeling crafty, you should apply!

Our Crafty Pals Did It Again!

Just wanted to say congrats to Wholly Craft and What the Rock, who, for the second year in a row, won votes in Columbus ALIVE's annual Best of Columbus poll. What the Rock won for "Best Gift Shop" and Wholly Craft snagged the "Best Craft Store" category.

In addition, Rivet was a runner-up in the "Best Gift Shop" category and our favorite local hang-out the Surly Girl Saloon won the "Best Bar Food" category.

Keep supporting those awesome local businesses!

Free Lunch at AmyD on Thursday

Hey! Who doesn't love a free lunch? This Thursday 2/12 from 12 - 1:30 we are having a free lunch at the shop, provided by The Lucky Ladle! On hand will be Chicken Noodle, Broccoli Cheddar and Vegan Chili. btw, the Vegan Chili is the best I have ever tasted!
The Lucky Ladle is a new business offering free delivery of her wonderful soups with your choice of bread, cornbread, or crackers.
So stop by AmyD and Rain Brothers at 219 E. Arcadia on Thursday!
questions? email AmyD at amyd@madebyamyd.com or call Shannon of The Lucky Ladle at 614-596-3570

Upcoming Classes at Wholly Craft!

These are the upcoming classes at Wholly Craft!
I'm very curious about needle felting. Also, I love a handmade valentine.
If you can make it to my beginning embroidery class, it's pretty fun! We have a good time and you get to take home your own embroidery kit and pattern.

Needle Felted Valentines
Monday February 9th, 6-8pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $15 (includes set of felting needles, foam block, red, pink, and white roving, red and pink flat felt. If you'd like other specific colors please bring them yourself)
Tis the season to create a valentine straight from the heart! And, in this case, you can pick up a great crafty skill while you’re at it! In this workshop, you’ll learn a dry needle felting technique and use this to create a 3D needlefelt appliqué on flat felt background. Your sweetest peas will be ever so pleased! No experience required.

Introduction to Embroidery
Sunday, February 22nd, 1-3pm
Class Fee: $15
Materials Fee: $5 (includes hoop, floss, needle, and sublime stitching pattern of your choice!)
Do you dream of having a stitched pinup or darling dachshund on your pillow or skirt? Well here’s your chance to make it happen! In this workshop, you will learn several basic embroidery stitches and how to put them to use in your own designs. Also, you’ll learn multiple fun and easy image transfer methods to ensure that almost any image will be ready to be rocked (with an embroidery needle) onto your fabric. Local designer and super fun instructor AmyD has been incorporating embroidery into her designs for years and will share all the best tricks of the trade!

My White Elephant Gift

If you weren't at the Crafty Cotillion meeting last night, you missed the White Elephant Exchange. I know you must be curious about what went down, so here's what I received in my big, purple, sparkly bag!



A 99 cent, arty phonebook,



a blue magnetboard,



mission style chimes (you know you covet,)



incense to match,



a cube, cherub candle (admit you're jealous,)



snowpeople salt and pepper shakers,



a snowman/ice block man tea light holder (okay, the snowman stuff is going to my sister who loves snowmen,)



wine charms (she might get those, too,)



a clown bicycle bell! (no touchy!)



the cutest glass piggy bank (!!! -- I threatened anyone who would dare take this treasure from me,)



a digital photo keychain (which will be loaded with photos of my white elephant gift, of course,)



a peach scrunchie (useful!)



lavender, olive oil soap (which might be old, I'm not sure. Does soap get old?)



and a note to explain it all.



There. Aren't you envious?

My Newest Incarnation!