Austin

New Month, New Fabric, New Things

2008-10-01T14:59:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Sorry it's been ridiculously long since the last post. I am a little ashamed, but I promise that October is definitely the month of ACTION!! There are so many exciting things happening for us this month.
-new sewing, knitting, business, and crochet classes
-autumnal fabrics
-MAKER FAIRE, oh yeah.
-and hopefully a crispness in the Austin air...hopefully.

Here are the new fabrics we received today...magical:

And this is a little sneak peek of new Stitch Kits that will debut at our Maker Faire booth. They will soon after be available on out etsy store and in physical store. Their cute little faces make me happy.

More to come, and much more often!! Seriously. Failure is not allowed during the month of ACTION.

Mmmm, mmmm

2008-09-02T11:27:00.000-07:00

Yummy new treats in today from Alexander Henry. That's it, ta ta for now!

Be Sure to Attend........

2008-08-26T10:45:00.000-07:00

This Saturday's book release party for Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club! Join us here at Craft-O-Rama from 3pm-5pm for lots o' fun including craft making, demonstrations from the book, door prizes and giveaways, not to mention yummy treats and drinks.

There will also be lots of Jen's new book "The Working Girls Guide to Handmade Jewelry" available for purchase and signing during the event.

If that wasn't enough to get you out of the house Craft Magazine will be releasing their 8th issue the very same day here at Craft-O-Rama as well!

Here's the skinny: Saturday 8/30 from 3pm-5pm
Craft-O-Rama
3100 S. Congress Ave. #3B
Austin, Tx 78704
We are across from St. Edwards University and right behind Amy's Ice Cream, if you need help with directions feel free to call us at 512-707-2405. See you soon!

Summer's End

2008-08-15T14:55:00.001-07:00

Just a quick shout out to all you crafty kids that made their way through here this summer: You Rock! I couldn't put up all the photos, but just wanted to say I'll miss your excitement and creativity while you are at school this year! Keep on creating!

Some came through here as friends, some made friends while they were here, but everyone left with the thrill of making something great all on their own.

And he didn't think we'd make anything cool.......could you get any cooler than a one of a kind vintage looking screen printed KISS t-shirt? I don't think so....keep on a rockin'.

Did I mention how much you teenage girlies chit chat?? Wow, it was hard to get a word in but I sure enjoyed being around your enthusiasm and fun young spirits. You'll all make great young women someday soon, hope to know you then!

Finally, our hottest class on the menu...Sock Monkey Mania! So fun. Have a great time in school and hope to see you all next year!!

XOXOXO,
Craft-O-Rama

I'm a terrible blogger, oh and new arrivals

2008-08-07T16:42:00.000-07:00

So sorry I've been away. It's been a while, I know. Can't say why for sure, maybe the summer heat. Maybe because there has been too much to do, like eating ice cream from Amy's next door. I have a good excuse for that behavior though, see below. Anywho, don't the hedgehog fabrics make up for it??

More excuses for not blogging go like this: I don't know what to say. It's been a long hot summer. It's really hot in Texas. Boy it's too hot to do anything. The cuteness of the animal village fabric should make it better though.

Who doesn't love pandas?

Oh right, back to the not blogging excuses. I've got the best one yet: I'm preggers. Yep, amount 5 months worth, super pumped not only for the joyous blessing but also for the best excuse ever for not doing things I need to do. Try it, it really works. Pregnancy gives you a really good excuse for lots of things like crankiness, eating too much, being down right lazy and of course for not blogging.

Designer Fabric Super Sale!

2008-06-26T15:58:00.000-07:00

Does everyone know of local fashion designer Linda Asaf? She was just named Austin's Favorite Fashion Designer in Rare Magazine's Rarest of Them All issue. Anywho, she is having a big sale on designer dress fabrics out of her studio on West 6th Street. Fabrics will be set at bargain prices, so if you have the need be sure to check out this once in a very blue moon event!

When:
Now through July 15th, Thursdays - Saturdays from 12pm-6pm or by appointment.
Where:
Linda Asaf Studio, 1405 W. 6th Street, Austin, TX 619-3303
What:
Designer fabrics including silks, silk chiffon, organza, shantung, satin, brocades, taffeta, and much much more!!

Big Boxes

2008-06-06T14:35:00.000-07:00

I love when the UPS man arrives, and I always seem to forget what could possibly be in the box. Well, this time the new round of Midwest Modern from Amy Butler,

and the latest yummy delicious round of Drawing Room from Anna Maria Horner. By the way, I just ordered her next quilt fabric line called Garden Party and honestly, really, it is my favorite fabric line ever. EVER. I hope you love it too. Pretty sure you will.

Fab Fabrics

2008-06-04T13:49:00.000-07:00

Got some new fabric in from Joel Dewberry today! "Ginseng" prints are 54" wide home decor weight cotton sateen fabrics...yummy.

Jewelry Classes with Jennifer Perkins

2008-06-03T17:39:00.000-07:00

Last month we had the fortune of having the lovely Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club teach a couple of awesome jewelry classes here. Above is a photo of the girls at the end of the Charm Bracelet Class. I was so jealous that I had to do paperwork, because the beading options alone was killer. Jennifer brought the best and funkiest bead selection ever.

There were so many options, all the girls made totally unique and different creations!

Anywho, coming up this month we've got three new classes with Jennifer:

Charm Bracelet and Earring Class - Saturday, June 21st from 11am-1pm
Fabric Jewelry Class - Thursday, June 19th from 6:30-8:30pm
Collage Cuties Class - Tuesday June 17th from 6:30-8:30pm

Each class is only $40 bucks and includes all the materials. Email us to sign up at info@austincraftorama.com and check out the website for all the juicy details.

Here are just a few examples of the outrageous creations you can make in the fabric jewelry and paper jewelry classes!

Crafty, Crafty

2008-05-28T17:11:00.001-07:00

Ever had one of those icky plastic wrist pincushions? They are sticky, uncomfortable and pretty much unbearable. Well at our last craft night, we put our troubles to rest by creating some super sweet fabric wrist cushions that are not only comfy, but stylish as well!

Adding the finishing touch of the button, love the glitter.

Look how in to it everyone is, or are they just avoiding the camera?

Crafty wrist pincushions unite! The next Craft Night is Thursday 6/12 and we are making appliques! Bring something to applique on and we'll supply the patterns, fabrics and instruction. Bring your friends, your drink and snack and join us for some crafty fun!

New New New!

2008-05-13T11:00:00.000-07:00

New round of Midwest Modern, just in today!

Cute new Yoga Monkey prints from Michael Miller Fabrics came in today.

A few more of the lovely Drawing Room (even more to come), by Anna Maria Horner!

Oh Anna....

2008-05-01T13:49:00.000-07:00

Okay, this first group isn't Anna, but I'm not technically savvy. Above is some fun home dec cupcake fabric. Perfect for tablecloths and such!

Now onto my new obsession. Oh Anna Maria Horner, you rock my world. Your new fabric line "Drawing Room" arrived today (more on the way) and I want to take it all home and for my very own. Love, love, love the colors and big bold graphic prints! Thank you.

Oh Happy Day!

2008-04-16T11:01:00.001-07:00

New Midwest Moder prints from Amy Butler just in. More coming soon in more colorways!

Classic Amy Butler prints from the Belle Collection, perfect for spring garments!

Cute new vintage inspired prints from Jennifer Paganelli for Free Spirit Fabrics!

Ginger Blossom

2008-04-10T12:02:00.001-07:00

Check out these new beautiful prints from Sandi Henderson for Michael Miller Fabrics. We heard this is the best selling group ever for Michael Miller. We can definitely see why, they are oh so pretty! We should more of this group in the pink colorway in a couple of weeks. Yippee!

Somebody's Turning 1!

2008-04-08T09:37:00.000-07:00

Oh my, has it been a year already?? Craft-O-Rama is one year old this month, can you even believe it? To all you wonderful, wonderful customers and supporters out there, I personally want to thank each and every one of you for making this all possible! I am greatful for the opportunity to get to know you and serve your crafty needs. This was a dream of mine for a long time and your support and kindness has made it a reality. Thank you crafty Austin!!

With one year under our belt, I've been spending some time reflecting and looking towards the future. This year will be packed full of exciting new things, I can't wait to share them with you!

All that being said, please mark your calendar to attend our Birthday Party! Thursday, April 17th from 6:30pm-9:30 here at Craft-O-Rama. There will be drinks and treats, special prizes and drawings, crafty fun, and some kind of super secret sale! Hope to see you there!

Love,

Hayley

Fun New Stuff

2008-04-02T08:13:00.000-07:00

New folklorio prints in from Alexander Henry. I love these colors, there is not nearly enough black used in fabric these days. I love the way color pops off of a black background, how cool!

Oh my goodness....Flutterby arrived from Moda Fabrics yesterday. This is the new fabric line from Moda's designer Tula Pink. Linda and I are crazy about this line, hard to see in the photo but the print on the right are snails that look like a floral print. The two dot prints are little lady bugs. Spring has sprung!

Confetti Eggs!

2008-03-25T11:38:00.000-07:00

What a fun night of crafting we had before Easter, making confetti eggs! I have many fond memories of smashing eggs when I was little, so this was super fun!

Here's Emma and the boys (Emma's my niece, and this pose is the normal "deer caught in headlights" pose she usually makes when being photographed unwillingly) decorating eggs.

Special thanks to my sister for helping me empty 9 dozen eggs for craft night!

New Arrivals!

2008-03-13T10:52:00.000-07:00

Amy Butler sweetness.

Michael Miller Dandy Damask and Mirror Ball Dot. Gotta love glitter on fabric!

Moda's Wee Play, I think that oval print is one of my favorites....ever.

Hysterical Yarns

2008-03-06T11:41:00.001-08:00

Have you ever seen such a luscious batch of yarns? From our favorite crafty gal Amanda Jones comes 4 new delicious skeins of her world famous hand spun yarn. Amanda sells her yarn here at the shop and at her Etsy shop! Get them while they are hot!

What's what!

2008-02-27T10:39:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I know we've been low on Amy Butler prints. I just sells too darn fast. Anywho, got a few more prints in for all you addicts out there.

Peace and Love baby! from Alexander Henry of course.

Giddy up!
Here birdy, birdy! So fresh and springy!

So, here's the scoop on what enticing goodies are coming:

Ginger Blossom from Michael Miller Fabrics - arriving in 2 weeks!

Ginseng from Joel Dewberry - arriving in May/June

Midwest Modern by Amy Butler - arriving in April

Drawing Room by Anna Maria Horner - arriving in May/June

We'll post photos as they arrive! Happy planning!

Martha Stewart!

2008-02-27T10:10:00.001-08:00

One of our fantastic customers, Christy Hodgson, of Bella Blu Designs was on the Martha Stewart show, on Tuesday, Feb. 26th. I haven't gotten to see the episode yet, but I know lots of awesome Craft-O-Rama fabric made it's way onto the show!

Wanna know how to make these adorable onesies? Check it out HERE!

New Fabrics In!

2008-02-15T08:52:00.000-08:00

New fabrics in from Jackie Shapiro of Windham Fabrics! This poppy line is called "Botanical Pop"!

This little group is a Marcus Brothers line called "Come Quilt with Me", pretty retro and fun.

Watch this Movie!

2008-02-15T08:11:00.000-08:00

Have you seen this movie? I finally got to watch this movie last night, and let me say, I was blown away! Across the Universe is one of the most beautifully imaginative films I've ever seen! The music was incredible, wonderful arrangements of songs from the Beatles......I've never been a huge Beatles fan, but I've got to have that soundtrack. My favorite part, were the costumes! Designed by Albert Wolsky, long time costume designer of films like Grease, Bugsy, All that Jazz and Striptease (why?), the clothing was so fantastic he got himself a nomination for an Oscar!

Fabric Heaven

2008-02-10T11:14:00.000-08:00

What's better for you than crack, but just as addicting.......you guessed it, new Spring fabrics! Above are a few of the coolest home dec weight Alexander Henry prints ever! Then below we have Swell by Urban Chicks for Moda. These prints make my heart go pitter patter. We got these in last week, and I'm afraid the are selling too fast! That one bolt in the middle is hanging on by a thread. Sorry, I'm feeling a little silly today.

Funky Funky Sock Monkeys!

2008-02-10T11:01:00.001-08:00

Ooooh sock monkey fun! Last Thursday night, at craft night, we had a great time putting together these cool modern monkeys!

All boys, and five adults.....you should of seen these boys working away, using the sewing machines and everything!

And then there is crafty Momma to be (for the 4th time), Kimberley, and her two oldest boys. I think she made the most beautiful sock monkey I'd ever seen!

Our next craft night is Thursday the 21st (which happens to be my birthday, hint, hint) so we'd love to have you! Send us an email at info@austincraftorama.com if you'd like to come on down.