Well there is a lot going on as usual-

Today started with a phone interview with Adorn Magazine they are doing an article on me with a project and an interview-- should be cool.

I have been involved with a group that is calling itself "Craft Congress"-- which is mostly just indie craft fair organizers who are going to meet up and talk about running shows, promotions, sponsors, etc. there has been a lot of discussion with-in the group in regards to corporate sponsorship and I just ran across this blog entry from redefiningcraft.com Dennis is talking about Toyota and their move to do a traveling craft fair in "true" d.i.y. fashion.

I have to be honest and say this makes me feel a little sick to my stomach knowing that if corporations start doing there own fairs, who will come to us little guys shows?

Speaking of shows, we have solidified the dates for the Fall Art vs. Craft-- the application is going live on Friday but if you are reading this you will be the first to know that our dates are November 4th & 5th

Off to do my mock-ups for Adorn and then to band practice.....

Oh, don't forget it's Gallery Night here in Milwaukee this Friday-- more on that soon, but we are having our Grand Opening party!!

home sweet home

Home after a quick in and out trip to my old hometown of Minneapolis. We were there shooting for the documentary at the Craftstravaganza- more on this HERE. I had not been to Mpls. in almost 3 years which was hard to wrap my brain around. The changes to my old neighborhood were emmense and shocking. Everything was renovated and devoloped, a lot of the charming odd things I loved are now repainted or torn down. Always sad.

Margret, Drew and Micaela drove back on Sunday afternoon only to find ourselves trapped in some of the worst weather I've ever been in. I am not a huge fan of the highway as it is, and combine that with trecherous weather conditions and I am a total wreck. I have a lot of admiration for folks who just stay calm and think it is exciting to be in over a foot of water and high winds while trying to drive with no visibility. We really thought we may be driving through a tornado.

Home safe just in time for band practice at Luther's house. phew.

Mary Louise of the Journal blogged about the NY Times article last week which was cool, I just found out about it. Here is the link to her blog.

On a lighter note, if you ever want to read a funny blog that my friend Josh writes about his overseas travels check it out HERE- it may not be AS funny if you don't know him, but good to read regardless.

Time to get ready for a visit from my MOM tomorrow! We haven't see eachother in a year, should be good times.

follow up....

Okay, things are finally mellowing out, sorta. Here is some follow up to the happenings of the last few weeks-

Art vs. Craft had a whopping 1900 visitors through the doors!

There was an article in the NY Times Magazine last Sunday, July 2nd about crafting and you can read some quotes by yours truly about the craft community- and they mention the Paper Boat, Art vs. Craft AND the Documentary. My parents were REALLY proud.
Check it out HERE.

I went and saw a GREAT film called "Who is Bozo Texino: The Secret History of Hobo Graffiti" which screened at Darling Hall- filmmaker Bill Daniel was there to answer questions. Super super rad film- if you see posters in your town that it is playing, don't think twice and check it out.

Check out pictures of our NEW store location HERE!! I'm so in love with our new space it is crazy- room to breath, room to show art, room to have party's!!

I finally updated the etsy shop for the Documentary, there are over 40 NEW items
which have all been donated to help with the expenses of the film- we need help, so if you see something you like- pick it up- all proceeds go towards the film!
Okay, that's good for now... if you are in Minneapolis this weekend come say hi Saturday at the Craftstravaganza!!!!