Indie Craft Experience weekend!

I know I wrote about this a while back, but because I’ve gotten so many questions over the past couple days I just want to repost that Liz, Becky and I had to leave the Atlanta Craft Mafia back at the end of April. We saw our goals and ideals leading us down a different path, so we are choosing to focus on SuperCute! right now.
Any questions about the Craft Mafia should be directed to the ladies via the website.
Thank you for understanding!

ps… this weekend has been made of awesome. (except for the heat - what the heck happened to spring???) More about all of it later. Now? Celebratory sushi with my wonderful husband who I haven’t seen nearly enough of lately. Bye!

 

CRAFT Magazine Release party!!!

Join us on Sunday, March 9 from 1-5 p.m. for a party celebrating the release of CRAFT: 06, CRAFT Magazine’s “Play” issue. Your friends from the Indie Craft Experience and the Atlanta Craft Mafia will host free hands-on craft fun. We’ll supply you with everything you need to create mini felt monsters & robots at ParkGrounds Coffee in Reynoldstown, where you’ll also enjoy snacks and drinks, fabulous door prizes, and special subscription deals. Come have some handmade fun and check out CRAFT’s new issue while you’re at
it. Hope to see you there!

CRAFT: 06 Release Party
Sunday, March 9, 1-5 p.m.
@ ParkGrounds Coffee
142 Flat Shoals Ave SE
Atlanta GA 30316
http://parkgrounds.com/

 

Help the Hounds Happy Hour!

One of the things I really wanted to see the Craft Mafia do was to get involved in the community and use our Crafty Powers for good. We’re donating a goody basket to this event, and a few of us will be hanging out at the Happy Hour as well. If you want to contribute or buy a ticket, check the link at the bottom of the post!
Help the Hounds Happy Hour!

Please join us on Saturday March 1st at the Graveyard Tavern in East Atlanta as we gather to “Help the Hounds”. Proceeds from the registration and raffle will be going to two wonderful animal rescue organizations dedicated to helping hounds here in Atlanta: Atlanta Beagle Rescue and the Basset Hound Rescue of Georgia.
Raffle includes items from the Thrashers/Hawks, GA Aquarium, DaveFM, local restaurants, the Atlanta Craft Mafia and much more!

Date: Saturday March 1st
Time: 5-7pm
Place: Graveyard Tavern
1245 Glenwood Ave Se Atlanta, GA 30316

Advance Registration is only $15, it’s $20 at the door. Appetizers will be provided by the Graveyard. Attendees will be receive two free drinks (beer, wine, and well liquors).

If you would like to buy a ticket to the event, link is at the bottom of the webpage here:
http://atlantaanimalwelfare.webs.com/helpthehoundshappyhour.htm

 

Bookbinding?

I got this in an email from the lovely Sara at Re-Paper, thought someone else might be interested!

Looking to learn how to make your own books, or brush up on your
bookbinding skills? Join me at the Atlanta Printmakers Studio for 24
hours of bookbinding fun! Okay- 24 hours spread over 8, 3 hour
sessions, Wednesday nights March 12 - April 30th. I’ll be covering
basic techniques and materials as well as more in-depth tutorials on
specific book forms. Each student will complete five structures to take
home: pamphlet stitch, Japanese stab-bound, cased in codex, exposed/
sewn-spine coptic and chain-stitch over ribbon. Details and
registration forms are attached, and are also available at the APS
website . Hope to see you there!

-Sara
http://www.re-paper.net

click the flyer to see it larger:

 

Atlanta Craft Mafia meet-n-greet recap!

The super awesome ABardis (one of the crafty masterminds behind the Indie Craft Experience) came to hang out with us at the Meet n Greet, and was kind enough to take some pictures!

The Ladies:

Becky and I further plotting our crafty takeover:

More on her blog:
http://abardis.wordpress.com/

also took some awesome photos, mostly of the crafty project area.
I’m posting this one because it’s about the only shot I have of my current haircolor. (even if it is massively faded and in need of a redo)

the aqua used to go all the way to the ends. Yep, guess what I’m doing this weekend.

Anyway, he has some great shots in his flickr set, here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/codymc/sets/72157603838105096/

like this one:

 

You may have heard there’s a new Family in town.

The rumors are true, but don’t worry, there won’t be any glue-gun wars! The Atlanta branch of the Craft Mafia has indeed changed hands, and we’re throwing a party to introduce ourselves.
You are invited!

When: Saturday, February 2nd 1-6pm
Where: Park Grounds coffeehouse in Reynoldstown
Who: The 7 friendly faces behind the new Atlanta Craft Mafia
What: Tasty treats to eat and drink, Crafty demos with a make-and-take table, Meet the “Family” and learn what we’re all about.
Why: We’d like to make you an offer you can’t refuse!

The NEW Atlanta Craft Mafia was re-formed in the fall of 2007 by seven local independent crafters with a strong DIY ethic, a shared love for all things crafty and a belief in the beauty of all things hand-made. The Atlanta Craft Mafia seeks to provide support and resources for other members of the Atlanta crafting community through public events, networking opportunities and collaborative marketing.

To learn more, please visit our website:
http://www.atlcraftmafia.com/