Category Archives: crafts

Christie’s Paper Garland Tutorial

Posted on January 15, 2015 by artstar-artstar

Tutorial + Photos by Christie Sommers Try this inexpensive and easy tutorial to spruce up your place or decorate for a party. Paper garland is a great way to reuse old travel maps. You can also use colored or decorative… Continue Reading Christie’s Paper Garland Tutorial

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Art Star Fun Times – This First Friday!

Posted on June 4, 2014 by artstar-artstar

This First Friday from 5-8pm we are having a fun little party in the shop!  Our first Artists in Residence, Kelly Kozma will have her studio doors open for you to peek in, meet her and check out her work… Continue Reading Art Star Fun Times – This First Friday!

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An Interview with Bmore Papercuts

Posted on May 7, 2014 by artstar-artstar

I cannot believe the Art Star Craft Bazaar  is in just a few days! Time flies so fast! Oddly enough, we are totally ahead of the game + prepared!  Here is a little interview we did with first time bazaar vendor,… Continue Reading An Interview with Bmore Papercuts

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ASCB Shopping List: For the Home

Posted on May 3, 2014 by artstar-artstar

Whether it is an accent pillow, vase, printed textile, decor piece or whatever, the Art Star Craft Bazaar is the place to find that perfect handmade addition to your home!  Here are a few of our picks “for the home”… Continue Reading ASCB Shopping List: For the Home

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An Interview with New Academy Press

Posted on May 1, 2014 by artstar-artstar

New Academy Press, founded by Justin George and Michael Burch, is a collaborative screen printing shop in Pittsburgh, PA.  New Academy Press will be vending at our Art Star Craft Bazaar for the first time this year, so we were… Continue Reading An Interview with New Academy Press

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ASCB Shopping List: Baby + Kids

Posted on April 28, 2014 by artstar-artstar

We’ve got a great group of vendors making things for the little ones in your life! Is it weird that I just want all of it in my size?  Here’s a list of vendors that will be selling goods at… Continue Reading ASCB Shopping List: Baby + Kids

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An Interview with Marcus Benavides of Red Light Press

Posted on April 23, 2014 by artstar-artstar

Red Light Press is Marcus Benavides’ Fine Art Printing Press that specializes in limited edition woodcuts, lithographs and other prints on paper.  This will be Marcus’ first year participating in our Art Star Craft Bazaar, so we were interested in… Continue Reading An Interview with Marcus Benavides of Red Light Press

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Crafty Hearts Party!

Posted on January 23, 2014 by artstar-artstar

Friends, groups, couples – come one, come all!  Get crafty and celebrate Valentine’s Day with us.  Deadline to sign up is February 7th and the event is limited to just 25 people, so sign up ASAP.  We will only hold… Continue Reading Crafty Hearts Party!

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Art Star Holiday Market Shopping Guide for 11/29

Posted on November 23, 2013 by artstar-artstar

We cannot believe that the Art Star Holiday Market is now LESS than a week away!  I’ve put together some eye candy to get you pumped and ready to shop.  These are the artists you will find on opening day… Continue Reading Art Star Holiday Market Shopping Guide for 11/29

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Art Market at Tyler this Friday and Saturday!!

Posted on October 10, 2013 by artstar-artstar

Erin and I were honored to jury this year’s Art Market at our alma mater – Tyler School of Art.  We were so impressed with the pool of applicants and think we picked out a strong group of artists that… Continue Reading Art Market at Tyler this Friday and Saturday!!

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