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Make This: Raffia Flower Gift Bow

We love making these pretty gift bows when we are feeling overwhelmed with projects & need to see something finished.  It is our way of dealing with stress…… We offer free gift wrapping in our shop & our customers are… Continue Reading Make This: Raffia Flower Gift Bow

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Art Star Crafternoons

We have decided to put together a series of what we are calling “crafternoons”, which will essentially be an afternoon of artist studio visits, demonstrations, make & takes, discount shopping & more!  It has always been a goal of ours… Continue Reading Art Star Crafternoons

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An Interview with Laura George

Are you professionally trained?  If so, were did you study? I’m self-taught, mostly, although I did do some painting in college for my theatre degree — I used to paint costume design renderings, giant backdrops & set pieces and that… Continue Reading An Interview with Laura George

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Horrible Adorables Solo Exhibition at Art Star

We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a solo exhibition by Jordan Elise Perme of Horrible Adorables!  The exhibition will take place on October 10th – November 18th, 2012.  An opening reception will be held in conjunction… Continue Reading Horrible Adorables Solo Exhibition at Art Star

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Night Market comes to NoLibs

This local favorite street festival features the best of the city’s ethnic restaurants & gourmet food trucks in different neighborhoods throughout Philly.  This Thursday it will be in our hood – NoLibs & we couldn’t be more excited!  We will… Continue Reading Night Market comes to NoLibs

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ASCB Vendor Spotlight: Noosed Kitty

We are excited that Jamie Fales from Noosed Kitty will be vending at our upcoming Art Star Craft Bazaar.  Jamie is the brainchild behind the popular “I Fight Crime” kitty image.  We recently collaborated on a T-shirt & magnet set… Continue Reading ASCB Vendor Spotlight: Noosed Kitty

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ASCB Vendor Spotlight: Holly Hue Clothing

Did you go to school for fashion?  If so, where did you study? I did not got to fashion school, but did go for Elementary Education. I have always been crafty and resourceful which is a trait I learned growing… Continue Reading ASCB Vendor Spotlight: Holly Hue Clothing

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Art Star Craft Bazaar Sneak Peek This First Friday!

Over 10 of our Philly based ASCB vendors will be set up & selling their wares at Race Street Pier this First Friday, May 4th, from 6-9pm to kick off the Pier’s summer series “Park After Dark”. Participating Vendors include: Farmhuas… Continue Reading Art Star Craft Bazaar Sneak Peek This First Friday!

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PA Guild Fine Craft Fair

Celebrate handmade in Philadelphia on May 12th & 13th!  We were excited to find out that our friends over at the PA Guild of Craftsmen are hosting their Fine Craft Fair within 2 miles of our bazaar on the same… Continue Reading PA Guild Fine Craft Fair

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ASCB Vendor Spotlight: Everyday Balloons

We are excited to welcome new vendors Becki Hollen and Chris Bencivenga from Everyday Balloons!  Visit them at Booth #76! Did you go to art school? If so, where did you study? We both have BFAs from Edinboro University. That’s also… Continue Reading ASCB Vendor Spotlight: Everyday Balloons

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