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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

swap-o-rama-rama round up



Swap-O-Rama-Rama (Yes, the second 'rama' is very important!) took place last month at the Museum of Vancouver. Basically, the event is a giant clothing and craft supply swap where each attendee brings a bag of clothing or supplies which are then sorted, categorized and then brought out to the corresponding table in the communal room. Once you drop off your bag at the front desk, it is a free for all, so don't be afraid to go digging for treasure! You can check out Lisa's finds from the event over on her blog.



Sewing stations provided by the girls from Plush on Main were available for people to alter their finds and turn them into new creations. One girl turned her found pants into a new pair of shorts and another girl whipped up a ruffled slip dress.


Blim was outside on the patio screen printing a slew of different designs on people's pants, t-shirts, you name it! If you missed the event this year, not to worry. Swap-O-Rama-Rama is an annual event, just drop us a comment or send us an email at info(at)gotcraft(dot)com to be added to our mailing list. See you next year!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

car free day round up


Better late than never right? Here's a round up of car free day from last month.. Main Street style!


(my side of the table)

Tiffany from Love Made Me, a few ladies from Woven Studios and I shared a table at the Blim market which was a part of car free day. Apparently, 79 Blim vendors aligned the streets of Main Street which didn't include all the other local shops, food stalls and events happening between 16th Avenue up to 33rd Avenue. Thank goodness that the weather held on! It was a guessing game throughout the day and I even picked up a plastic table cloth just in case, but despite a few cold spells, we were all good and dry.


(mobile boardroom float protesting HST whizzed past us)

Thanks to everybody that stopped by especially to @prairiecitygirl !

Friday, May 7, 2010

swap-o-rama-rama!


Swap-O-Rama-Rama Vancouver is back!

Date: Saturday, June 26th, 2010
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver

Admission: $6.00 at the door or $5.00 in advance via Paypal on the website plus a bag of clean clothes and / or a bag of craft supplies to swap.

Leave with all the clothes and supplies that you can carry!
All remainders will be donated to a local charity.

What is Swap-O-Rama-Rama?
Swap-O-Rama-Rama is a clothing and craft supply swap in which a community explores reuse and creativity through the recycling of used clothing.



What do we do at Swap-O-Rama-Rama?
The core of the swap is the gigantic pile of free clothing and craft supplies sorted into categories such as pants, skirts, shirts, fabric, notions, etc. These piles are the collective total of each guest’s contribution of any size bag of unwanted clothes, so start cleaning your closets!

A series of DIY stations will be on-hand to unleash your creativity through the recycling of used clothing including screen printing by Blim and sewing stations by Plush On Main.

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Check out the Swap-O-Rama-Rama website for full details, ticket information and what to / what not to bring. You can also check out our facebook group or facebook event page.

Interested in volunteering? Contact us at info (at) gotcraft (dot) com and we will connect you with our Volunteer Coordinator.

Licensed under Creative Commons: visit www.swaporamarama.org

Saturday, April 24, 2010

things to do :: Blim + PW


It's that crafty time of the month again. Grab some brunch and head out to these two markets this Sunday!

Blim
Sunday, April 25th, 2010
11:00am to 4:00pm
Heritage Hall - 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Admission: by donation

Blim will be presenting a monthly Main Street Community Market this month to take place at Heritage Hall. This months' market will include 48 vendors, music, hot food, beverages, and entertainment. Vendors will include food, fashion, accessories, supplies, fine art, vintage items and records, and not be limited to crafts, and there will be a focus on nurturing and promoting creative production in our community.

Love Bobbie and I are sharing a table at Blim, so come by and say hi!

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Portobello West Fashion and Art Market
Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Noon to 6:00pm
Rocky Mountaineer Station - 1755 Cottrell Street, Vancouver
Admission: $2.00

Featuring over 100 local artists and designers, it is the perfect place to pick out some new items for Spring! Shop from independent artists and designers for original works of art, clothing and accessories.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

things to do :: BLIM Sale


photo credit: Blim

Blim is moving to a new home at 115 East Pender starting May 1st, so to get ready for their big move, they are holding a GIANT sale!

Here are the details:

Saturday, April 24th, 2010 from Noon to 6:00 pm
Sunday, April 25th, 2010 from Noon to 4:00 pm
197 East 17th Avenue (old location)

You'll be able to score art supplies, equipment, books, clothes... it's Blim, so you KNOW it will be a good one!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

things to do :: blim & portobello west


Looking for something to do? Two Vancouver markets are kicking off the Spring this weekend.

Portobello West Fashion and Art Market
Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th, 2010
Noon to 6:00pm
Rocky Mountaineer Station - 1755 Cottrell Street, Vancouver
Admission: $2.00

Featuring over 100 local artists and designers, it is the perfect place to pick out some new items for Spring! Shop from independent artists and designers for original works of art, clothing and accessories.

Blim
Sunday, March 29th, 2010
11:00am to 4:00pm
Heritage Hall - 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Admission: FREE

Blim will be presenting a monthly Main Street Community Market this month to take place at Heritage Hall. This months' market will include 48 vendors, music, hot food, beverages, and entertainment. Vendors will include food, fashion, accessories, supplies, fine art, vintage items and records, and not be limited to crafts, and there will be a focus on nurturing and promoting creative production in our community.

Save your pennies! Open Sesame will be at the Blim market with * the * best Japanese fusion cuisine that your tastebuds will ever enjoy!

Friday, February 5, 2010

local handmade events during the Olympics


Visit Granville Online and read my article on what craft markets are happening in Vancouver during the Olympics!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Mini Got Craft

As part of the DIY @ MOV event on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut Street, we will be holding a super mini Got Craft fair! The event starts from 7:00pm and ends at 11:00pm. There will be workshops throughout the evening such as button making with Blim, paper collage with Divesin and so much more!

Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at the door or you can purchase a membership to the Museum for $35 which includes a whole list of bonuses!

The super mini Got Craft fair will include....

Bliss in a teacup


Olive


SamMade


Roxypop


Divesin

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

New Blim Facility


Blim, located just off Main on 17th Avenue, is a community based art resource center which facilitates screen-printing, button making, drawing, knitting, local underground audio, film screenings, animation, video, dance, spoken word, visual art, creative workshops, and crafts in the independent field. As of May 2010, they will be moving to Chinatown and into some shiny new digs!


A limited number of artist studios are available to rent ranging in size from 8.5x8.5' to 8.5x19.5' with 9' ceilings. Six month leases include WIFI and utilities. Month to month leases are available upon request.


For more information visit Blim or email them at studiorental(at)blim(dot)ca.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Crafty Happenings Round 2

Giddy up for another weekend of crafty goodness in the city of Vancouver ...


toque
Saturday, November 28th - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Western Front
303 East 8th Avenue


Green Christmas Market
Saturday, November 28th - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Cambrian Hall
215 E. 17th Avenue


(image from Portobello West)
Portobello West
Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th - Noon to 6:00pm
Rocky Mountaineer Station
1755 Cottrell Street


Urban Artisans Craft Fair
Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Roundhouse Community Center
181 Roundhouse Mews


Blim
Sunday, November 29th - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Cambrian Hall
215 E. 17th Avenue

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Blim October Market!



Blim's monthly market is taking place this Sunday, October 18th from 11:00am to 5:00pm the Cambrian Hall (197 E. 17th Avenue). It's never too early to start your holiday shopping, but if you are a last minute person like I am, at least head over there for a delicious lunch from Open Sesame exclusive to the Blim market.

Admission is by donation. Go check out some Got Craft vendors such as It's Your Life and A Farmers Daughter,

Friday, June 12, 2009

Got Craft? goes bite sized!




Sunday, June 14th (this Sunday!) kicks off our first monthly show! Held the second Sunday of each month between June to November, it features a rotating list of 12 vendors including:

Kohana Jewellery
Olive
Clay Zakka
Earthly Presence
My Little Eye
hudsonny
The Mustache Press
Jen Ellis Designs
My LoLo
The Beautiful Project
Love Bobbie
Aramid Custom Bead Jewelry

... and special guest.. Ehren S. from Little Mountain Gallery

Come check us out ...

Sunday, June 14th, 2009
Little Mountain Gallery - 195 E. 26th Avenue (at Main Street)
11:00am to 4:00pm

Admission by donation to support the Vancouver Craft Mafia

PS. Sunday is also car free day on Main, Commercial and the West End plus Blim market is happening just down the street from us, so don't miss out!

Monday, April 20, 2009

Swap-O-Rama-Rama!



Swap-O-Rama-Rama took place yesterday and it was so much fun!


Follow the chalk!


QMFM Street Team was broadcasting live at "the" event in town.



Workshops throughout the day!

Still recovering from all of the festivities, so I am keeping this short with lots of images!


Before the doors were opened.


... and then it starts ....




DIY sewing stations where experienced sewers can teach and guide you to transform your new finds. Some examples included napkins made out of pants and a pair of jeans were transformed into a skirt!


If sewing wasn't your thing.. then bring your finds to Blim and have them silk screened!


Check out Julie, Lia, Becka and Richard at the front desk! Ready to take your $$, stamp your hand and sort your clothes!


Me with my 'new to me' scarf. SCORE!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Random Pictures of Blim




This was the best snack station ever!! Who else sells Sumo Stew, freshly cooked gyoza and has a DIY noodle bar!?


XLMAMMALS!



Blim was my last craft fair of the season. Thank you to everybody that braved the cold weather and snow to come out to the event!

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Got Craft is heading South



Got Craft is heading south the next few days with stops in Seattle and Portland. We are off to schmooze and learn new things at Crafty Wonderland while spreading the word!

See you next week.

My lovely new gnome is by the wonderful Jason and Jocelan from Cutesypoo Toys and the kawaii mushroom charms will be available by me at the Blim Holiday Market on December 20th!
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