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 lovely discontinued upholstery samples! You may not be able to have a couch covered in these awesome fabrics any longer, but now you can have a rocking bag made from it and be good to our planet.

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

Lindsay Brenner. I would love to use a wheel and make pottery.

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

I love that Paste is locally owned and it has a fun, crafty, unique atmosphere. I also totally dig that Paste supports us local artist. Oh and I think it is very cool that Paste offers such a wide variety of classes.

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

My goods are available at Paste and the many local shows I participate in. My calendar of events is available at my web site, www.sewgoodandtrendy.com.

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 a brand new series of craft shows this summer! Paste and The Soulard Business Association are proud to present The Soulard Market Park Arts and Crafts Fair. An event featuring local artists as well as street performers, food vendors and live music. There are three event dates May 15, June 19, and July 17. The fair will take place in the Soulard Market Park located at the corner of 9th and Lafayette. Fair hours are from 9am-3pm.

We are excited about this fantastic opportunity to hold shows at the Soulard Market Park. We will be able to make the most of the large crowd that is already in attendance for the farmer’s market. We have also carefully chosen the fair dates to coincide with other happenings in Soulard that would draw additional crowds to the area. With a readily-available audience, tons of advertising and promotion planned for the fair – we are sure to be a huge success!

Each artist will be given a 12×12 space. The artists are required to bring their own tents, tables and display items. If there are more than two artists sharing a booth there will be an additional fee. There is a $5 non refundable application fee. Booth fees are $50 a space per event. Any artists who wishes to sign up for all three dates (and is accepted) will receive a discounted price of $30 for the last fair date. Payment must be made in full for all dates in which you are accepted no later than 14 days after the acceptance email. All items sold MUST be handmade! Application deadlines are April 15th .

May 15th is quickly approaching, so make sure you reserve your spots ASAP! If you have any questions please contact Katie at Paste. Application can be emailed or dropped off at Paste. Application fee must be postmarked no later than 5 days after you submit your application.

Sincerely,

Katie Shanahan

Paste
1009 Russell Blvd
St. Louis Mo 63104
(314)577-6930
pasteevents@gmail.com

Ok who the Heck are you?

Sydney Woehler, Legal Assistant by day, crafter by night.

What is the worst craft fail you’ve had?

I tried to make a hat for myself from reclaimed wool, and it came out so small that it fit my cat.

Where do you get your materials from?

Paste Crafts, Jan’s Jewelery Supply and Etsy.

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

Bella Luna Crafts. Shannon makes the most awesome lotions and soaps.

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

I love that it’s not a chain and that I can talk directly to the owner, who will order me anything I can’t find in her store.  I also love the local artist love.

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

My goods are available at Paste, Pets in the City, Urban Art, and Etsy.

You can find me online at: http://clayshion.etsy.com
http://modcreations.etsy.com

Tiny Pimp

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 sell them for me at her craft shows (for a quarter each I think). My color combinations were pretty bizarre and they were usually pretty warped and un-uniform (I think people paid for them out of pity). I charged 0.25 each for them (a quarter went a lot further back in ’85), and I used to get so excited when one of them actually sold. Even though this was not some of my more award winning and collectible work (I still have inventory left over for any interested pots ‘n’ pans), I was hooked on the idea of creating and selling my art from that moment on.

Where do you get your materials from?

For the most part my current materials are pretty standard, using ink and paper for my illustrations. After I’ve inked my illustrations I scan them in and finish my color digitally. I collect textures too, these get photographed or scanned in and are used during my digital processes.

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

I love letterpress and silkscreen (unfortunately all the equipment for it doesn’t really fit my mobile lifestyle). I did a lot of printmaking during college so it would be pretty sweet to get to trade places with The Firecracker Press for a day. I’ve always really admired their work. – http://www.firecrackerpress.com/

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

Ummm, Katie is awesome I love the location and am always stoked when anything arts related opens in the city.

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

Online:
http://www.rawtoastdesign.com
http://www.rawtoastdesign.etsy.com

Shows and news typically get posted to my blog and twitter
http://rawtoastdesign.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/rawtoastdesign

and now Paste Crafts!

2010 Soulard Mardi Gras Poster Contest

Official Guidelines

This year’s prize package includes:

• $1,500 cash prize
• 2 VIP Passes to the Mayor’s Tent for Grand Parade Day
• 25 official posters
• 1 dozen official T-shirts
• $50.00 gift certificate to Paste

Contest will be held on Friday November 13th through Friday November 20th at Paste (1009 Russell, next to johnny’s in Soulard) in conjunction with the Soulard Saloon Safari Pub Crawl which will be held Saturday November 21st.  Winner of the Poster Contest will be announced at Paste at 2:00 on Saturday November 21st.

Final Size: 24″x30″ (please scale your submissions appropriately.)

Any reproduceable medium will be accepted. (painting, drawing, photography, digital media, collage, etc.)

Submitting artists can be of any age.

Adherence to the parade theme is not mandatory.

Any artist can submit as many entries as they like.

All submissions must include the words, “Soulard Mardi Gras”, the Soulard Star image and the festival dates: “January 6th – February 16th, 2010″

All artwork must be submitted no later than November 12th, 2009 and dropped off to Paste, 1009 Russell in Soulard.

Please feel free to direct any additional inquiries to soulardpostercontest@gmail.com.

If you’d like to see winners from previous years, please visit soulardframery.com.

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 my favorite features of the event is The Upcycle Exchange. To participate, check out the online wish list and take advantage of a great excuse to clean out those closets! All donated items will go straight back in to the artist community to be upcycled into new stuff. How cool is that? I hope to see you there this weekend!

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Look for the Paste booth!  Girl Scouts selling cookies and free eco friendly crafts to wake up your creativity

Ok who the heck are you?

What is the worst craft fail you’ve had?
I have tried FOUR TIMES to make a patchwork fabric ball for my baby nephew, Bruno.  Two ended in such hilarious non-round shapes that I had to give them to him anyway.   As for the more recent two — I can’t even figure out a way to sew them closed, so no ball for Bruno!  I am determined to finally figure out how to do this.  Even if I have to give it to him for his high school graduation.

Where do you get your materials from?
Since I primarily make photographs, I get most of my materials from computer and photo places — locally I really like Schiller’s on Manchester.  For art supplies, City Art Supply, more or less around the corner from my house, on Cherokee Street.  I order some craft supplies from small retailers on Etsy.  And now Paste, of course!

If you could talent swap with another local St. Louis crafter for a day who would it be?
Oh boy!  All of them for an hour, so I could learn all of their skills.  Is that okay?  I love making stuff, even if it never turns into a ball-shaped ball.  I really love the idea of making something practical, something usable — so any of the clothing makers around town would be a delight to be/learn from.

Ok enough about you!  Tell us what you like about Paste!
The support for local artists and events around town is great; that’s what I love about small locally owned businesses!  Also, there is a good variety of what are clearly carefully chosen materials.  I want one of everything!

Ok shamelessly plug yourself!  (Where to find your goods, websites, etsy shops etc,)
At present I have prints for sale at Paste, Firecracker Press on Cherokee Street, and in my Etsy shop.  I’m also happy to answer questions and make anything available that you haven’t found in one of the above locations.  Just contact me through my web site.

http://www.hilaryhitchcock.com
http://hilary-hitchcock.blogspot.com
http://curioush.etsy.com