Ok who the Heck are you?

I’m , better known as The Fancy Lamb. The Fancy Lamb is all about “reinvented vintage.” I enjoy taking tattered, worn, and unloved treasures and turning them into something new and useful. At Paste, you’ll find my line of Vintage Book Journals.

What is the worst craft fail you’ve had?

Let’s just say Mod Podge is not my friend.

Where do you get your materials from?

Since everything I create is based on as many vintage components as possible, I get my materials here, there, and everywhere. I frequent estate sales, thrift shops, salvage yards, and the occasional auction. I love searching for forgotten treasures and the thrill of the hunt is just as important to me as crafting.

If you could talent swap with another local St. Louis crafter for a day who would it be?

There are so many talented crafters around here, it would be totally unfair to name names. But if I were going to switch mediums, I’d love to work with pottery and ceramics. When I was a kid I took some classes working on a pottery wheel and it was so much fun!

Ok enough about you!  Tell us what you like about Paste!

I find the chain stores very paradoxical in nature; they are trying to cater to handmade artists and crafters, yet every product they carry is mass produced! Quite the opposite, Paste is an indie store, dedicated working with and promoting indie artists. I love how Paste gives back to the artist community by carrying our handcrafted work on the shelves.

Ok shamelessly plug yourself!  (Where to find your goods, websites, etsy shops etc,)

Online:

TheFancyLamb.etsy.com

TheFancyLamb.artfire.com

facebook.com/TheFancyLamb

twitter.com/TheFancyLamb

Shows this Fall:

Urban Art Co-Op ItalianFest Market

Strange Folk Festival

Indie Underground Designer Market

Big A$$ Indie Art & Craft Show

Bricks & Mortar:

Cranky Yellow

Laumeier Sculpture Park Gift Shop

…and OF COURSE…Paste Crafts