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Meet New Art Star Craft Bazaar Vendor Jon Wye

Posted on April 15, 2015 by artstar-artstar

While I write this blog post from my cozy workshop in Washington, DC I sip from a disappointing cup of coffee. Do not use a Keurig coffee maker for anything but coffee. They sell all these fancy coffee packs to… Continue Reading Meet New Art Star Craft Bazaar Vendor Jon Wye

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Meet Art Star Craft Bazaar Vendor Jamie Langhoff of Seeing in Fabric!

Posted on April 3, 2015 by artstar-artstar

What, at first, appear to be paintings, are actually sewn fabric art. Self-taught artist, Jamie Langhoff, creates vibrant urban scenes with just fabric, thread, scissors, and a 1968 Singer sewing machine. Finished artwork is mounted onto ready-to-hang canvas panels. Each… Continue Reading Meet Art Star Craft Bazaar Vendor Jamie Langhoff of Seeing in Fabric!

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Christie’s Mini Weaving Tutorial (on a “junkmail” credit card loom)

Posted on March 20, 2015 by artstar-artstar

Tutorial and Photos by Christie Sommers  You will need: *An old card of the un-needed variety… pre-approved credit cards, price club cards, your old West Coast Video card… Just make sure it’s nice and firm, no flimsy paper ones. *A… Continue Reading Christie’s Mini Weaving Tutorial (on a “junkmail” credit card loom)

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Art Star Craft Bazaar is Coming to Asbury Park!

Posted on March 19, 2015 by artstar-artstar

We’ve got some exciting news!! We are bringing our Art Star Craft Bazaar to Asbury Park, New Jersey! Don’t worry, we will still host our bazaar twice a year in Philly.  We’ve been looking for a 2nd home for our… Continue Reading Art Star Craft Bazaar is Coming to Asbury Park!

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Christie’s Hand Stitched Bowl Tutorial

Posted on February 26, 2015 by artstar-artstar

Photos + Tutorial by Christie Sommers You will need: -cotton clothesline -quilting needle (you can use a regular sewing needle with a thimble but a larger quilting needle is best for passing through the thick clothesline) -embroidery thread, yarn, or… Continue Reading Christie’s Hand Stitched Bowl Tutorial

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Genevieve Geer’s Le Puppet Regime Opens Friday!

Posted on February 11, 2015 by artstar-artstar

Enjoy this fun trailer for Genevieve Geer of Le Puppet Regime’s solo exhibition at Art Star. The opening reception will be this Friday the 13th from 6-8pm and will include snacks, light refreshments, Cut and Paste Photobooth and first dibs on this… Continue Reading Genevieve Geer’s Le Puppet Regime Opens Friday!

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Art Star at Winterfest

Posted on November 26, 2014 by artstar-artstar

We are excited to announce that we opened up a 2nd Seasonal location within The Lodge at Winterfest this year! For those of you that came last year, it is much different and even better! Instead of having rotating craft vendors, we… Continue Reading Art Star at Winterfest

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An Interview with Amber Zaraza of Phea Jean

Posted on November 6, 2014 by artstar-artstar

First time ASCB booth mates Jamie Williams of Dop Dop Designs and Amber Zaraza of Phea Jean interview each other and find out what is in store for the upcoming bazaar! This first post features Jamie’s interview with Amber of Dop Dop Designs.  Enjoy! How did… Continue Reading An Interview with Amber Zaraza of Phea Jean

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Eling of Migration Goods Shares Her ASCB Shopping List

Posted on November 3, 2014 by artstar-artstar

Hi everyone! Eling from migration goods here. As a maker I rarely get enough time to properly shop at the events I am vending at, and this is doubly so during the fall + holiday seasons. I am always kicking myself at… Continue Reading Eling of Migration Goods Shares Her ASCB Shopping List

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Now Hiring PT Shop Manager

Posted on October 30, 2014 by artstar-artstar

We are look for an outgoing, friendly and reliable person to manage our pop up shop at Winterfest at the Blue Cross River Rink this holiday season.  Applicant must be available to work Thursdays + Fridays 5-9pm, Saturdays 12-8 and… Continue Reading Now Hiring PT Shop Manager

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