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Party with a Purpose
Pin ItTweetCommunity Post from the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse Party with a Purpose [eats, drinks and good conversation] “The Fine Art of Creative Reuse” We all know the three “R’s”—reduce, reduce, recycle. But recently, it seems the possibilities have expanded to include new creative activities. Artists and artisans as well as enthusiastic crafters are exploring more »
Craft Supply SWAP!
Pin ItTweetThank so much to everyone who braved the cold and snow to SWAP with us last Sunday. We had a great time and we even raised $350 for our host, Assemble. AND – all of the left over supplies were donated to Little House Big Art and The Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse. We’ve heard more »
Erra Creations: From Gears to Glamour
Pin ItTweetBrowsing around our most recent market, I came upon Nicole Bloch and her display of what can only be described as true funkiness. Like many of our vendors, she repurposes old materials and gives them new life, saving such hidden treasures from an eternity in a landfill. What makes Bloch unique is her medium of more »
Wear it Proud! Support Your Local Crafter!
Pin ItTweetTake your message with you wherever you shop! We believe passionately in the power of purchasing locally, supporting handmade and in cultivating community. Do all 3 with our stylish new tote bag created by sponsor, The Cotton Factory! Get your tote at I Made It! for the Holidays!
bel monili: Lucy McClure’s Floral Menagerie
Pin ItTweet The woman behind bel monili–one of our dearest craft vendors–is one of nature’s greatest phenomenons. No, she doesn’t have a third eye, and she (most likely) cannot breathe under water. The thing that makes Lucy McClure inhuman is the sheer amount of drive, passion, and energy she has for doing the things she loves, more »
A Note from the Pittsburgh Totebag Project ~ find them at the SouthSide Works Exposed
Pin ItTweetDear friends, We wanted to let you know that we’ll have an exciting win-win-win opportunity for I Made It! vendors at this weekends South Side Works Exposed event. Our project will have tote bags (courtesy of the East End Food Co-op) available. For a $3 minimum donation, visitors will receive one bag for their own more »
April Showers of Crafty Goodness!
Pin ItTweetMan, will it be a busy month! So many opportunities to sell, buy, and help the local economy with handmade goods! I know you are all excited to get your Chili on at the Chili with the Works Show! For all you baby and little people fans, get your cute faces ready for IMI Jr! more »
Spotlight: Neighborhood Blonde
Pin ItTweetIt was a hot summer day in July and I was just about to experience the phenomenon of love at first sight. As I strolled along the talented makers’ booths at the SouthSide Works Exposed Festival, something beckoned and I slowly gazed to my left. In that moment, time stopped and the hustle of the more »
Craft-spirations!
Pin ItTweetLadies and Gentlemen! It is going to be one craft-tastic summer in Pittsburgh! Please stretch those phalanges before you knit and crochet your life away! I wanted to throw out some craft-spriations for those who are looking to expand their own crafts with technology! BEHOLD! the lampshade! SUCH OPPORTUNITY! So Many ways of making the more »
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