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Our third press release

Wed, Oct 26 2005 — Comments (0) | Amy

This one went out last weekend.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amy Carlton, 773-388-9243, diytrunkshow@gmail.com

The DIY Trunk Show III:
Chicago Helps Gulf Coast Crafters

CHICAGO (October 22, 2005)--A raffle at this year's DIY Trunk Show will benefit the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (www.craftemergency.org), a nonprofit organization that provides financial help to craft artists affected by career-threatening emergencies, such as the recent hurricanes. Nearly two dozen of the Chicago area's finest alternative crafters are donating their work to help their Gulf Coast counterparts.

"The people who will benefit from CERF's help run small craft businesses, just like our own," says Cinnamon Cooper, DIY Trunk Show co-organizer and owner/proprietor of Poise.cc, her own pursemaking business in Rogers Park. "We want to do whatever we can to help them get back on their feet."

Raffle prizes include jewelry, clothing, body care products, stationery and more. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 11 for $10 and will be available for purchase at the DIY Trunk Show, Saturday Nov. 5, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission to the DIY Trunk Show is free, but donations for CERF will be accepted at the door.

The DIY Trunk Show, now in its third year, will showcase the work of more than 85 Chicago-area artists and crafters in a daylong bazaar at Chicago’s Pulaski Park Fieldhouse. Plus, the DIY Trunk Show is the only alternative craft fair in town that lets you shop for handmade goods AND learn craft-making techniques from local instructors. Shoppers can participate in free and low-cost workshops during the day to learn new skills. Scheduled workshops include:

10:00 am – Noon: Collage, taught by Ellen Gradman of Spark Your Art (free)

Noon – 2:00 pm: Chainmaille jewelry, taught by Rebeca Mojica of Blue Buddha Boutique ($2 materials fee)

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Knitting, taught by members of Chicago's Stitch and Bitch chapter (free)

Kitchen Chicago, a local co-op professional kitchen, will be selling a variety of goods made by entrepreneurial gourmands. Beverages, snacks, and more substantial offerings will be available for hungry shoppers during the show.

The Details:
DIY Trunk Show III
Saturday, November 5, 2005
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk, Chicago
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
www.diytrunkshow.com

Complete vendor list and photos: www.diytrunkshow.com/participants/

The DIY Trunk Show Craftifesto: www.diytrunkshow.com/about/#craftifesto

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Workshops

Sun, Oct 23 2005 — Comments (13) | Cinnamon

Last year we had a wonderful success with the knitters of Stitch'n'Bitch who taught dozens of people who to knit as well as helping experienced knitters overcome hurdles so they could finish projects they'd already started.

We're committed to supporting the entire crafting community, from the knitter who buys their first pair of needles to the ceramicist who takes out a loan for a kiln. And to encourage more budding crafters, we'll have even more workshops this year.

10am to noon: Ellen Gradman of Spark Your Art will providing tips and techniques for collage work. She'll have examples of her own artwork on hand for sale as well as to server as examples of how versatile this form can be. You can participate from 10am to noon on the stage in the auditorium. This is a free seminar.

noon to 2pm: Rebeca Mojica of Blue Buddha Boutique will be demonstrating some basic chainmaille techniques and demonstrating how to make a pair of earrings. She teaches classes throughout the city so if you've considered taking one, come get a taste for what you can learn. The demonstration is free to watch, however if you'd like to make a pair of earrings, Rebeca is requesting $2 to cover the cost of materials needed to make the earrings. There will be three demos. 12:00 - 12:30, 12:45 - 1:15, and 1:30 - 2:00. Due to a limited supply of pliers she will have enough materials for 10 people to take each session. Since the early bird gets the worm, feel free to sign up for a session in the comments. If there are still openings available the day of the show, Rebeca will let people sign up then. The $2 supplies fee can be given to Rebeca before your session starts.

2pm to 4pm: Stitch'n'Bitch Chicago members will be teaching the earliest beginners how to knit as well as providing "stitch doctor" advice for more advanced knitters who need help deciphering a pattern or assistance in more advanced techniques. These classes will be free but you're encouraged to bring your needles, yarn, and a pattern.

Chainmaille Classes
12:00- 12:30
1. Allyn
2. Naomi
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12:45 - 1:15
1. Shona M.
2. Lee
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1:30 - 2:00
1. Irene
2. Cheryl A
3. Ellen
4. Theresa
5. Pat
6. Betty
7. Sarah W.
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DIY web banner

Sat, Oct 22 2005 — Comments (0) | Cinnamon

Anyone who wishes to snag this graphic and post it on their site to publicize the show is more than welcome to do so. No need to ask even. Seriously, feel free to put this graphic anywhere you have access.

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Raffle Update: All Set!

Thu, Oct 20 2005 — Comments (0) | Lacey

Hello again, everyone! The response to the raffle has been amazing. So amazing, in fact, that we have to put on the brakes. We've reached our quota of raffle items. Thank you *so much* for your enthusiastic responses.

What's next: I'll come by your booth the day of the Trunk Show to collect your donated item. You don't have to worry about a thing!

Here's an updated list of what's been donated:

Mint Boutique (gift certificate)

Bazaar Bizarre Books (BB is a Boston/LA alternative craft fair, like a DIY Trunk Show for the coasts)

Kiku (necklace and earring set)

Girl Metro

Sheriff Peanut (bib)

Poise.cc (bag)

Loosetooth

Boxspring Creative (box of 10 cards)

Weener Ware

Pett Projects (Box of cards or t-shirt)

KorteCo (Basket of soap/bath products)

Adorn ("Peachy Keen" Lotions and Potions gift set)

EKRA (6 bottlecap magnets)

Bad Kitten Soaps (custom soap combo)

Sugarpunch (tank top)

Black Hole Press (t-shirt)

Divine Crafts (card set)

Sterling Fiberarts (quilt)

Smitten Kitten

Mintimindi (stuffed octopus)

Thanks, everyone! See you on November 5.

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Raffle Relief

Wed, Oct 19 2005 — Comments (0) | Lacey

Howdy, kids and crafters! My name is Lacey, I'm a local graphic designer and past participant in the Trunk Show. This year, I'm helping out with a brand-new feature of the Trunk Show: the raffle! Because this show is also now about giving back, we're inviting all Trunk Show participants to donate items that will be raffled to raise money for the fabulous Craft Emergency Relief Fund, or CERF.

As you know, there have been a plethora of rather horrible natural disasters in our part of the globe this year. In particular, Hurricane Katrina destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Misissippi, Louisiana, and elsewhere in the region. This has displaced millions of people, including crafters who make their livelihoods from their talent. According to CERF's website, "Donations to CERF's Disaster Relief Fund are used to provide financial assistance to craft artists affected by career-threatening emergencies such as Hurricane Katrina." The money raised in the Trunk Show's raffle will be sent along to CERF.

The following participants have already stepped up to the plate:

Mint Boutique (gift certificate)

Bazaar Bizarre Books (BB is a Boston/LA alternative craft fair, like a DIY Trunk Show for the coasts)

Kiku (necklace and earring set)

Girl Metro

Sheriff Peanut (bib)

Poise.cc (bag)

Loosetooth

Boxspring Creative (box of 10 cards)

Weener Ware

We'd like to have about 10 more items to raffle. If you want your name/item(s) to be on this list, I'll be keeping track of who's-donating-what. Please contact me, lay-c [at] lay-c.com and I'll add you to the list (my own and then online). It would be great to get a really healthy list to raise the most amount of money possible for CERF's much-needed relief effort.

The day of the show, I'll come by your booth to collect your item(s). Volunteers will be busily selling raffle tickets for $1/each or $10/11 tickets. At the end of the day, we'll draw the names and mail the items to the happy winners!

I'll post again as the time for the show draws nearer, but let me know ASAP if you'd like to participate.

Thanks all! Good luck preparing for the 2005 DIY Trunk Show!

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Volunteers needed for DIY Trunk Show 3!

— Comments (6) | Amy

The DIY Trunk Show will need lots of volunteers to help make this year’s show the best in all human history. Duties will include greeting the friendly shoppers, selling raffle tickets, handing out programs, helping vendors set up and tear down, and (most importantly) pointing out the bathrooms.

In order to keep our volunteers from feeling overwhelmed--and give them time to shop--volunteer shifts will be just 2 hours long. The open hours for the show are 10-4, but we'll need a hand before and after as well. Here’s the schedule we’re looking to fill:

9 am - 11 am
1. Ann-Marie G.
2. Naomi M.
3. Rose M.
4. Lynn A.
5. Melissa S.
6. Ashley F.

11 am - 1 pm
1. Crystal P.
2. Lynn
3. Monica A.
4. Cheryl A.
5. Molly B.

1 pm - 3 pm
1. Monica B.
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3. Christine M.
4. Elizabeth V.
5. Anna U.

3 pm - 5 pm
1. Rachael H.
2. Paula K.
3. Tam B.
4. Amy H.
5. Erin N.

It's easy! It's fun! It means so much to us! For your troubles, you'll get a cool, limited edition DIY Trunk Show button (they're square!), a discount on the great Kitchen Chicago food at the show, and our undying gratitude.

I’ll update the slots as people volunteer and post them here.

Leave a comment or e-mail Amy at diytrunkshow-at-gmail-dot-com if you’re interested in helping out with the DIY Trunk Show this year. We love you.

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Need some extra holiday cash?

Tue, Oct 18 2005 — Comments (1) | Amy

Mint Boutique, the store that sells handmade stuff from Chicago artists, is looking for some part-time help. Details below.

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Mint Boutique (1450 Webster Avenue) is looking for an honest, dependable part-time Boutique Assistant to start in November. The shifts are Friday 4pm-8pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm. More hours available as Xmas approaches. Pay is $7 to start plus Xmas bonus.

The basic duties are cash register operation, customer assistance, light dusting. If you want more management or product display experience, we can talk. If you are a graphics person, extra pay will be offered for working on Mint promotional materials.

If you are crafty, you can use the time to work on your own projects when there aren't customers in the store. A great way to pay for your materials!! E-mail mintboutique-at-yahoo-dot-com if you are interested.

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Vendor kits are on their way

Thu, Oct 13 2005 — Comments (2) | Amy

The vendor kits for this year's show are in the mail, so you should all have your manila envelopes of goodness by next Monday at the latest. Each package contains:

-20 postcards to send to friends, family and customers (or leave a stack in your favorite shop)
-5 posters to hang in your neighborhood and other crafty haunts, coffee shops, etc.
-a floor map of the room you'll be in on show day
-a sheet of general info about load in/load out times and other stuff

If you want to help us with more poster hanging and postcard-stack distributing, drop me a line and we'll get you some more materials.

Also, if you are still kitless by next Wednesday (10/19), let me know.

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Table rental info

Wed, Oct 05 2005 — Comments (9) | Amy

We're putting together the order for tables this week, so I want to confirm how many we're going to need. These are the vendors who have paid for a table:

Sassy Designs
Megan Lee Design
Adorn
Pett Projects
Bad Kitten Soap
Mintimindi
Atomic Mama
Dancing Stones
Girl Metro
Evil-Eye Emporium
Sok Mungke
The 745s
Featherproof Books
MB4 Design
Fizzie Fuzzie
Sweet Thunder
Works!
niceLena
Two Girls
Evil Kitty
Dirt E. Dirty
Craft Underground Network
Formoda
BLuTT
KorteCo
Smitten Kitten
Devine Crafts
Most Organized
WAC Crafts
Chop Shop Clothing
Re-conceived
Starving Artist Bazaar
SugarPunch
Grace Street Studios
Weener Ware
Knickerbocker Knits
Halo Pottery
Wodisseminator
Jill Killjoy
Bellhop Greetings
Miss Alison
Orange Beautiful
Kochinka Designs
Pixie Rolls
Stray Stuff
Mr. Pickles
Renee Fensin
Blue Buddha
Chandelier
Red Glow 1500
Sleepaction
Nora Rocket
Qylaar (two tables)
Crafty Ladies (two tables)
Ladicakes
Undercover Penguins

If you are not on this list and you want to be, leave a comment and let us know.