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Craft2.0 in Christchurch

Monday, September 8th, 2008

Craft2.0 is always an absolute guarantee for a genuine, creative and fun craft event. And the last Craft2.0 in Christchurch a couple of weeks ago was no different (uhm, two weeks ago? Where did the time go…? Must have been busy.). In coproduction with felt, it was a perfect happening, showcasing lots of clever handmade creations and products made from recycled materials. The market was held in Our City O-Tautahi, an old(ish), cute brick building next to the Avon. The whole event was smoothly run and beautifully decorated, and there was a coffe cart right outside, so everything was just perfect.

By the way, if you’re a happy owner of a Webstock Mini ticket, you are in the lucky position to experience the fine blend of craft and all things web at Craftstock, at the Paramount, Wellington, tomorrow between 6.30 and 7.15.

Thomas

Issue 3 – oh yeah!

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Issue 3 - oh yeah!

I’ll skip the “oh we’ve been slaving for hours, haven’t slept in days” stuff. It’s all true, of course, but seeing as Issue 3 went to the printers on Monday, we should really be caught up on sleep by now. What this post is REALLY about, is that Issue 3 is hitting the shops on Monday 15 September! Hoorah! For all you keen-beans, why not subscribe now, and then you’ll get it in the mail bright and early? Sounds like a plan to me!

Go craft!

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Hello everyone,
last weekend we went to the Craft Market at Pataka. What a great market – Pataka is always worth a trip, but the art gallery lent itself beautifully to a setting for a small market.

We saw a great number of talent, and some exciting cases of upcycling, for example
underpants made out of off-cuts material, paper baskets made out of newspaper,
jewellery made out of bicycle tubes, and pillows made out of old blankets.
Craft markets are a great way to get a feel for the scene and to stimulate your
senses – and this weekend Craft2.0 is on in Christchurch, at Our City O-Tautahi. Come all and have a look!

See you tomorrow,

Thomas

… and we have a winner!

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Congratulations to Judith Stanley from Paekakariki! You won our first subscription draw, and therefore this lovely lamp from Ponoko (see post below). Have fun!

Thomas

Knack Market in Berhampore, last Saturday

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

The Knack Market is fun! It’s small and intimate, and there are lots of interesting people to meet and things to see. We’re always amazed by all this creative talent out there just working away on their fashion collections, paintings and jewellery. Next time YOU should come around, too!

Thomas

Affordable art show

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Here is an opportunity to look at and get your hands on New Zealand art for an affordable price. Let’s have a look!

Win this lamp!

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Hi everyone,

time (to win this fancy lamp) is nigh. The August 1 deadline is coming up fast – so, subscribe to World Sweet World Magazine before tomorrow and you’ll be in the draw to win this lamp, designed by Dan Emery, made by Ponoko.

Blog-links for 'Blogoholics Anonymous'

Monday, June 9th, 2008

For issue #2, Julia Atkinson wrote about her experiences as a blogging beginner. Here are her links to must-view blogs:

Must-view international blogs
www.designspongeonline.com
www.poppytalk.blogspot.com
www.freshlyblended.blogspot.com
www.ohjoy.blogs.com
blog.modishhandmade.com
www.creaturecomforts.typepad.com

Must-view NZ/Aussie Blogs
www.creativeflairchic.blogspot.com
www.sugarloop.blogspot.com
www.thedesignfiles.net
www.kirinote.blogspot.com
www.indie.com.au
www.madeitblog.blogspot.com
www.myfolklover.typepad.com
www.felt.co.nz/kb

Create your own blog:
www.blogger.com
www.typepad.com
www.blogflux.com
www.wordpress.com

Dream it, buy it, flickr it

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Last night I dreamt of flying dogs and giants. An iron man was facing away from me. He murmured “…sometimes my arms bend backwards.” It was strange.

We are a little sleep deprived, but issue #2 is out and on its way to you. And here are images of projects to do from our winter issue. Join the World Sweet World Projects group on flickr and add pictures of projects of issue #1 or #2 you’ve done yourself. We’d love to see some.

Today is the launch day of World Sweet World issue #2 – we have been preparing and wrapping, delivering and posting, so go and get your issue #2: from these shops, or from our World Sweet World site.

Thomas

Buck the trend

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

In our issue #2, Annabel Youens talks about eco-chic, locally produced clothing, and leading a sustainable business. We promised to put up a list of links (which all go with the “Buck the trend” article) for easy access, and here they are:

grist.org
treehugger.com
worldchanging.com
eco-chick.com
caringconsumer.org
makower.typepad.com