Accessorize with Toys!!!

Another craft fair, another workshop...This past weekend emiko oye and I did our Accessorize with Toys workshop at the Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco. We had tons of fun. And we loved working with the many talented crafters that came along. There were many fun charm bracelets and key rings created over the weekend. Here are some pictures of us in action and some of our renegade crafters with their creations.






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We teach our workshops all over the Bay Area at Art Centers, Museums, Craft Fairs, schools and even birthday parties. We are looking forward to doing many more in following year.
Our next workshop is at SCRAP on August 8th. You will have the oppertunity to use additional materials you find at SCRAP, one of our favorite resources for materials! Call or email SCRAP to register: 415.647.1746 or workshop@scrap-sf.org

Object Fetish

Object Fetish

Check out the recently launched art jewelry site, Object Fetish. I am one of the featured artists they are showing. It is a beautiful site and I am in great company with many other talented designers. They also have a fabulous blog if you want to stay up to date on all things Art Jewelry.

And check out the video they made of me talking about my work!

Craftzine Blog

My crafty wedding bouquet, made for my buddy Reed Easley, was featured on Craft magazine’s blog! The bouquet is made of vintage raffia ribbon flowers I made on a loom I bought from Cathy of California at Maker Faire.

















Assisted by some other crafty buddies we created the base by carving it from a large styrofoam sphere and covering it with pleated white cotton, tulle, and a large satin bow. The handle was a screwdriver wrapped in floral tape and inserted into the foam base. This was a fun process and inspires perhaps more bridal accessories to come...

Reed and I




























Close-up of her hairpiecesOur Critique Collective along with many of Reed's family and friends had a hand in creating crafts for the wedding, including over 1,000 handmade paper flower decorations, the place settings, alterations to her victorian inspired dress, and even the wine. Reed made the beautiful glass neckpiece and hair pieces she is wearing, and she and her husband Sean Sullivan made amazing sets of wine stoppers as gifts for everyone. It was a beautiful and super fun wedding.

Hundreds of flowers in process