Metro US says go to Art Star....

Just packing and getting ready for my craft fair road trip to Philly when my google alert came in from Metro US.That's right people, number 2 - BE UNIQUE!

" 2. Be unique. Stand out from the rest with clothes and jewelry you can’t pick up in stores. For classic beaded pieces, check out K.Flick. If bold pendants and long chains compliment your style, check out Realm Jewelry. Or pick up screen-printed shirts from vendors Alison Tauber and KimmChi."

Exciting! Well, we'll be hitting the road in the am with other talented artists Fubabee and Better Than Jam with other friends KnitKnit, cakehouse and Mayluk heading out today for Art Star Craft Bizaar - a two day music and shopping fest out on Penn's landing in Philadelphia.
They've got a great Roster of artists!

Save your local ecoomy 3 stores at a time

Memorial Day three Day Sale

Free US Shipping on all Items
Friday May 22 - Monday May 25.

Enjoy!

My New Craft Fair Banner

At the urging of Wabisabi Brooklyn and her fantastic craft fair banner, i have finally sent away for my very own vinyl craft fair banner, so you can spot me from blocks away at Renegade and Art star!

Pics from the 9th Avenue Food Fair

We have gone to the 9th Avenue Food fair the weekend after mother's day since i was a little kid. And while it doesn't seem to have as much food as it used to, we still go to find that great seafood guy or that home cooked spanish food you can't get anywhere else. here are some photos:

first meal, calamari!
we couldn't get a better shot, but i swar that is Kevin Smith!

YUM!

DO NOT BUY FROM THE $2 JEWELRY TENT - you put an honest jeweler out of work, and you keep the 3rd world as it is, making unlivable wages!!!

Okay, i get off my soap box now.

Map of 5th Avenue Fair

Thank the ever thoughtful and talented fubabee for creating this handy little map for tomorrow

but actually we're between President and Carroll and Karen's Monsters is between Sackett and Degraw!

Knitta! in Brooklyn

me and Magda (who contacted The {NewNew} to solicit local support)

Wednesday night was the Montague Street installation of the 69 Meters project, where 50 knitters from as far away as South America, knit colorful sleeves to adorn and enliven the 69 parking meters that run down Montague Street in Brooklyn heights. Organized by Magda of the knitting street graffiti crew Knitta Please! and the Montague Street BID, 15 or so volunteers installed the knitted pieces.Red Bridge Studio installing one of her two pieces, love those colors!

That's my piece! right by a chinese laundry

Outdone by KnitKnit! She was my final knitting tutor and finished her piece with her signature power cord.

some Press about the event:

DesignTrust (has a photo of me installing, don't mind the trash)

StreetsBlog (has a nice photo of my piece, which was my first knitting project)

It really was so rewarding being a part of this project! With so many friends participating, and the supportive reaction from the public, i was so proud i learned how to knit for this!

Sunday at the Park Slope 5th Avenue Festival

I'll be vending this Sunday, May 17th at the Park Slope 5th Avenue Festival with a little bit about it here on Brooklyn vegan.

The fair is from 11am to 6pm, and I'll be right on 5th Ave between Carroll Street and President Street on 5th Avenue with jewelry from Wabisabi Brooklyn.


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Necklace from knit knit!

Oh I've had my eye on this for a looooong time! I love jewelry by Knit Knit! What better way to combine craft and glam! Her jewelry combines gemstones with hand felted and sewn elements with a lot of contrasting textures like wood and felt.

i went home with this beauty!

The raffle prize winners!

So excited one of my customers won!!
Look for an email from The {NewNew} for your address so we can ship you your prize.
For posts about the prizes - take a look at this: Raffle Prizes

Bibs and Toys by Karen's Monsters!

I love Karen's Monsters!


And now that I have a nephew on the way, I have no reason not to buy everything the little tyke need sto spur his imagination and be something soft and cuddly.

My Handmade Cavalcade Purchases - YAY!

Apart from helping host and vend at this year's Spring handmade Cavalcade, I was also a happy customer. Such wonderfully talented artist, it was hard to resist coming home with some loot for myself! I'll blog bout some of this great loot later this week, but here's fab find's from Knit Knit, Karen's Monsters, MShoelace, Bluestitch books and some freebies from Brooklyn's own Fiber Notions.Some other photos from the festivities.

Ikyoto helps a customer

Karen's Monsters helps a customer

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and made it such a great weekend.

Do you have more photos of the event?
Post a link in the comments

-Kimm

I'm on Scoutie Girl!

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Originally uploaded by kimmchi_kimm

Thank you Red Bridge Studio for letting me know my Green Paisley shirt was featured on Scoutie Girl on Friday.

Save at the Spring Handmade Cavalcade!

Pssss... pass it on....
Limited coupons valid for the Spring Handmade Cavalcade May 9th and 10th...

Download your's here, print out, and present the coupon to each vendor to be redeemed.

That's right! It's Tomorrow!

My interview with OffManhattan

is up on their site!

A couple of weeks back i was interviewed by Chermelle from Off Manhattan about our upcoming Spring Handmade Cavalcade. Perfect content for a Green Travel Guide Blog covering the New York area!

I just joined Trunkt!

woot! Leave a comment! Waiting fro some more funds to upgrade to a premium acccount.

Final First Knitting Project

Well here's my final project for the Montague Street BID project 69 Meters. I incorporated another blue at the top to give it a bit of visual interest. I can't wait for the installation next week.
Hope to have more photos of me with the final installed piece as well as many friend's with their pieces ... stay tuned!

So happy to have pushed myself to learn to knit for this great community project.

Rainy Rainy soggy fliers

Well my job was done on Saturday! I fliered the neighborhood for the Spring Handmade Cavalcade! But the rain washed many of them away on sunday. They did have a good eight to twelve hours of live beforehand though!

Weekend Yard Sale finds!

One great thing about my neighbor hood is the weekend yard sales!

This is my most recent purchase - can't beat it, $4 for this fabric. Yes there was lots and lot sof plaids to choose from. I see a new skirt and pants in my future

Pics of The Brooklyn Flea

Just a couple of quick snap shots from the Broolyn Flea last weekend... These were things i had my eye on... That luggage was sooo cool, i regret not picking up a piece of it for weekend trips


-Kimm
KimmChi.etsy.com