Merrily

So for those of you that found me because of the Silver Spring snow-out '09...whew...hi and I hope you've warmed up.
I'll be honest, that was a miserable weekend. A show that probably shouldn't have happened and then I spent 12 hours moving my crap across town the next day. Luckily, I have some of the best friends a girl could ever ask for and we got it all done!
Super huge shout-out to Colleen for braving the COLD weather and the long day of moving...

The good news is, now I actually have stuff to list on my etsy page- i have three squirrels up and a few owls- Tigerflight on Etsy

A december to remember

Well, maybe not- maybe a December to make me want to shoot myself in the foot.
Big changes are ahead!
I'm moving- not to Chicago (although a girl can still dream, right?) After 7 years as a Ward 7 resident (Not Marion Barry's ward- one over) I move back to Ward 6 where I began my life in DC 12 years ago.
While i wish I were a bit closer to Eastern Market, I can't complain. Near a coffee shop, a BBQ place and lots of windows and light. I'll be happy to not have to cross the Sousa bridge every day and deal with that ridiculous snare of traffic.
Not to get all Jerry Seinfeld on you, but what is UP with people driving across bridges? They simply can't!

For the handful of you that actually check this to see what shows I'm doing, here's something for you too!
Saturday December 5- Handmade Mart Holiday Shop and Stroll. How am I going to move and have a show within days of each other? I don't know either my friend....I don't know either....
Also- Tina, Debbie (60 bugs) and I are putting on a show with about 15 of our friends in the DWR showroom in Adams Morgan on Saturday the 19th.
And hopefully somewhere in between will be the Rock and Shop at the Black Cat.

So....more soon. I promise.

Thank you!

WOw-thanks to all who came out to Crafty Bastards on Saturday. I have never felt so successful in my entire life!
But what I loved the most were the stories i got to hear- from those of you who purchased my work in the past and the travels my creatures have taken with you...And to the woman who owns "Chester" who is with her daughter in Florence, I'm not kidding! I would love a photo of him on the Ponte Vecchio! I have a picture of me from 16 years ago sitting on it and I'd love a picture of one of my owls there too!
If you have pictures of where your tigerflight animals are- I'd love to see them!

Argyle elephant

Argyle elephant
Originally uploaded by tigersscareme

I'll have more of a Crafty Bastards preview tomorrow (I hope) but here's a little taste- ELEPHANTS!
I'll have a few of these guys at Crafty Bastards on Saturday- only one Argyle elephant 'tho.

Crafty Countdown!

seahorse1
Originally uploaded by tigersscareme

Whooo, it's getting close! Less than two weeks until Crafty Bastards, and I have SO much work to do! This sea horse was sold at the Handmade MArt show in Silver Spring this past spring, but my goal (key word) is to have 100 brand-new items. Plus, sell off my old stock- so you can look forward to some discounted stuff for sure.
Ideally, I'll have 10 of these sea horses, plus some new elephants and the ever popular squirrels along with the owls which always delight.

Hope to see you there! It's a Saturday this year- October 3rd from 10 am-5pm.
xoxo
beth b.

good stuff

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First, if I may indulge in a little coveting- lookit this!

How cute are those? I think this fall there will be acorn cookies!

Tomorrow is the last day of Artomatic- I want to thank anyone who finds this because of my display at Artomatic. I've had probably the best response I've ever had at any of the Artomatic's I've particpated in. This is my 6th artomatic!

Second, Art Whino is having a juried plush show called Mortal Plush, and the Defeated Pugilist which you will see a few entries down was selected to be in the show! There are also rumours of a book to accompany the show which I am super excited about.

Bad news/ good news

There has been a lot of bad in the past week- I've lost a dear friend, a hugely tragic metro accident and now I just found out that an artist that i like and respect is in a coma.
I have some good news to announce too, but for right now, I'm just going to ask that you all hug your friends and family as close and as tightly for as long as you can.

Love
beth b.

Create healthy!

I'm going to be doing a monthly(ish?) feature on safety for the crafter. It makes me crazy when I hear people are pouring resin in their livingrooms or melting records in their oven.

I know, live and let live, right? A little information can't hurt.
Check out my first post on understanding your (chemical) materials at the Hello Craft blog on MSDS sheets