10 Artists, 5 Porta potties, 5 hours to pimp them!
June 4th, 11 to 5
Paste 1009 Russell Blvd.

Saturday, May 14 kicks off the second season of this fun and funky craft fair. Featuring the best of the best in local arts and crafts more than fifty artists will be vending. In addition to the delightful wares, the fair will include live music, food, street performers, and area nonprofit organizations.
Shoppers can expect to find a variety of handmade items including: jewelry, plush, bags, totes, handmade clothing, accessories, terrariums, and house wares. In addition to crafts, several vendors will be selling …

Hi Crafty Friends!
Here at Paste we are committed to being more than just a craft store and we love to give a shout out to our friends in support when we think they’re doing something cool. Our very own Holly, resident instructor and artist, has an awesome seed swap project going on right now we thought was worth sharing. It’s totally FREE and open to the community (advance registration is required). Next Sunday,March 6, from noon to three, at Urban Eats Cafe.
The purpose of the event is to share seeds …

Dear Artists,
Spring is quickly approaching meaning hibernation season is soon over and people are going to be out and about looking for things to do. We are excited to announce second series of craft shows this summer! Paste and The Soulard Business Association are proud to present the second annual  Soulard Market Park Arts and Crafts Fair, an event featuring local artists as well as live music. There are four event dates May 14, June 11, and July 9 and August 13. The fair will take place in the Soulard …

Extra! Extra!
Paste and South City Studio are teaming up for the fourth installment of Needles for Newborns to benefit St. Louis Children’s hospital. The goodies we make keep little preemie babies toasty at Children’s hospital. Mark your calendar, right now! February 19th, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

FAQ
It’s a noble cause and all, but why should I waste a precious Saturday when my life is already so busy?

Babies. Teeny tiny babies who get chilly easily.
Crafting with purpose feels really good!
It’s a super-duper fun time. We are a diverse bunch of really interesting people.
If …

Ok who the Heck are you?
Rachel Shelton, Mom, wife, and eco-sewer!
What is the worst craft fail you’ve had?
I once tried to make a stuffed rabbit from a pattern. When it was done, my grandma asked me why I made a long legged grasshopper.
Where do you get your materials from?
I work very hard to use materials that are natural, recycled, or upcycled so I find myself ordering stuff from all over the world. However, I am fortunate because I have teamed with a local university to obtain some really …

Ok who the Heck are you?
Renee Christine Hoyle Critical Care RN and crafter!
What is the worst craft fail you’ve had?
I attempted to crochet a hat for my father when I was 11. It looked like a misshapen sock with a crooked cuff! It was the ugliest color brown. He wore it proudly for about a week! Then I never saw it again.
I’ve also had numerous resin messes that were a comedy of errors in my kitchen! That stuff sticks everywhere when you …

Ok who the Heck are you?
I’m, typically referred to as Raw Toast. Raw Toast Design is the name of my traveling studio where all commercial and non commercial types of illustration and design work are commissioned and concocted.
What is the worst craft fail you’ve had?
I recently came across a very old box of potholders that I had created on one of those little potholder looms for kids. I used to make a ton of these ugly little guys when I was like 6 or 7 and then my mom would …

Paste is super excited to be hosting the Soulard Mardi Gras poster contest this year!  All of the fun details are listed below.  There is a super sweet cash prize along with a few other goodies to win!  I can’t wait to see what you come up with.  Also make sure to stop by on Friday November 13th-Friday November 20 by 2:00 pm  to vote on the posters.
2010 Soulard Mardi Gras Poster Contest
Sponsored by the Soulard Business Association, Mardi Gras, Inc., soulardframery.com and Paste
This year’s parade theme:
“Soulard Mardi Gras Celebrates Famous couples”
Official …

Strange Folk Festival according to Holly
Holy gnomes and polka-dotted mushrooms Batman, Strange Folk is THIS weekend (September 26 & 27 from 10-6). This is going to be a totally awesome show. There will be more than 100 vendors representing a huge variety of crafty goodness. The festival will be located in O’Fallon, IL only 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis. In addition to the fabulous wares there will be live bands, a wine tasting, eco-conscious craft activities, a sandbox, petting zoo and lots of yummy food to eat. One of …