Cache at the Casket 2008 Review

I survived my first show, and have to say I do feel the teensiest bit sheepish about getting so worked up over it.  My goal for Cache was to not lose money, which I accomplished.  What I didn't expect was to have so much fun talking to people about my work.  It was great to meet all of you out there who were equally excited about the radness of recycling, and I'm thrilled with all of the new contacts I made.  Some of the other highlights include scoring an awesome location right across from the main bar, my really great neighbor BMF Jewelry, and what a surprise hit the little wool hats were that I added to my inventory.  More good news is that I do have some leftover inventory.  Some of it can be found in my Etsy shop, and there are also a few bags at Twin Cities Green on Hennepin in Uptown. (Oh, and p.s. store-wide sale there this weekend.)

Riff Raff Makes a Comeback

Oh, hey friends.  Did I tell you Recycling is Rad is going to be at the Cache at the Casket art show this weekend?  Well I am.  We are.  So, that's tomorrow, November 22, from 6-9 pm, and Sunday, November 23, from 11am-4pm.  Treats, libations, and musical entertainment.  Plus, you know, all things handmade like jewelry, art, ceramics.  Oh yes, and recycled riff raff made by me.  Like this stuff.

Messengers!

New messenger bag designs make exciting debut at the Casket Arts Building this weekend!

New Tote Gets Rad

I've been spending all my time getting ready for Cache at the Casket (November 22-23, don't forget!), and I'm excited about my new work.  While the details of taking part in a show incite annoyance or panic--details, arr--it's been fun to work towards something, and I've amassed quite a collection of totes, messengers, laptop sleeves, and other riff raff that'll be available at the show.  

These are just a sampling of the tote designs.  Possibly my brain is preparing itself for the approaching season of the grey and the white, but I've really been drawn to strong colors and color combinations.  Especially for the straps, which I've lengthened, making the tote easier to reach into without taking from your shoulder.  

Please stay posted for more show previews (messengers!  zips! more!) coming at the beginning of the week.  And don't forget to visit me at Cache next weekend to see the full line of bags.

Cache

I decided it was high time for me to join the rest of the crafty crafters and do a real art show. This one looks like it's going to be a lot of fun with delicious food, wine (wine!), and music in addition to all the vendors. Reasons you should show up include the following: me, the Northeast art scene, getting your Christmas shopping done PRE-Thanksgiving. Hoot Hoot!

New Radness

The latest and freshest bags now available at my Etsy store.  The tote and messenger bags have been updated for fall with cleaner lines, piped edges, and everybody's best friend: the TV.

Clutch Fabulous!

I love the idea of the clutch.  I love its size, and I even love its name, so descriptive and perfect and small.  It's a little bit of a purse, and all of its character-qualities and fashion sense and general know-how get condensed down into this hand-sized item that is so much more tactile than its larger brethren of handbags.

And technically, I think you call this one a wristlet because of its little strap, but I'm going to brush past that little piece of data, since wristlet is kind of a stupid word, and sounds like something you'd wear under house-arrest.  

Anyway, this clutch is spoken for, but I can always make more.  (And FYI, friends, custom orders are a) fantastic b) priced the same as pre-made items c) available by contacting me HERE, and d) all the rage.) Its special qualities include the strap we've already been over, the adorable shade of leather which previously existed as a calf-length, shoulder-padded trench coat, custom credit-card slots and phone pocket inside, and double magnetic-snap closure.