Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Share the debut of the awesome photographic images by Beverly Fletcher. A gift from her “Precious Moments in Life and Nature” images, for yourself or someone special, will be a lasting reminder of the sweetness of life! Please come celebrate with us on February 11th from 4-7. Refreshments and personal signing provided.
Come in to happy delusions today during the Superbowl and get a free pack of “Football is Gay”, peppermint gum! The creative minds at Blue Q hit it on the nose again with this one. However, if there was a football team that had a rad rainbow hat like this one on the gum, I would, for sure, by cheering it on. Also anyone who spends $20.00 or more will be entered to win a $50.00 gift certificate to the shop. Just be sure to mention………… that football is gay.
Check out this cool poster handmade by Catherine Mill of Renton WA. It was done in an awesome grassroots effort to save our local library from KCLS (King County Library System). In a nutshell, and with everyone feeling the effects of the economy, so is dear ol’ Renton. A special election is being held Feb. 9 to annex or not. Word got out and the people are talking. It’s been so neat to see so many residents get involved and make a difference. Renton, in my opinion, projects an image and displays banners to encourage work, live, play, within our city. I do this and love this. We are in support of the little guy. Heck, we are the little guy. Why would such an amazing city want to give up our local library when everything they are promoting says that they want us to be local and independent? This confuses me, and as a downtown business owner I would be personally effected if our library were to leave, and my taxes went up. So whats the deal? Something seems off, but I still believe in our city, I believe in the downtown, I believe amazing things can happen when people realize they matter and get involved, I believe issues like this enpower us to do more, and I believe that the people will VOTE NO ON PROP. 1 and keep our libraries in our own control. Ballots are out, and if you haven’t made a decision yet, or have voted yes and want to change, there is still time, please check out these sites for more accurate info.
No KCLS Takeover , Save the Renton Library , Vote No Til You Know ,
Okay! So when I first heard about the Pabst Blue Ribbon art show and contest, I wasn’t sure I was even going to enter. Now 3 weeks later, I’m convinced I’m gonna win! Tonight at the Mars Bar in Seattle is the Submission Party. I got it done just in time. This was an interesting and challenging project for many reasons. The hardest part was actually creating the pattern. Latch-hook is a very fun kitchy thing to do, and I recently watched “handmade Nation”, where this lady makes her own patterns, and I thought, I can do that. I did it! I even had to cut all my own yarn and I love it. Being that this is the first art contest I have ever entered I really don’t know what to expect. The only thing I know for sure is that this bad boy is Awesome. More importantly it challenged me and gave me a fun goal to work towards. So get online and check out all the other entries here, and stay tuned to find out if I won.
I Heart Indie Events Crafty Supply Swap!
(as posted on their facebook page)
It’s a new year, let’s clean out the clutter!
Bring all your unused craft supplies and we’ll have lunch and drinks while we scavenge through each other’s stuff looking for treasures!
It’s a great way to clean up!
Join us at 2pm on Sunday Jan. 31st at Lake Street Bar & Nightclub in downtown Kirkland.
We’ll have lunch and drinks and play until about 5-ish…
Let’s have some crafty fun together!
Questions? Email iheartrummage@hotmail.com
Remember to join their facebook page here.
Tonight! 5pm at Tyrannosaurus Records in the DTR, Cock & Swan. If you haven’t heard these guys play, do yourself a favor and get downtown and hear some live music. If you have heard them then you already know how cool their electronic almost Portishead sound just chills you out. I first heard them on the Dandelion Gold, One Album, and because my favorite kind of music is very ambient, I was immediately drawn to their sound. I then got to see them a couple months ago for the first time at North X Northwest and they stole the show!
I am not a music critic or snob and know little about anything musical other than I like what I like, but I got to say Nick owner and musical librarian of T-records has continuously introduced me to great band after great band, and is helping to make my record collection the best in town. Check Nick and his cool record and recording studio out at his blog in my blogroll or here.
I know you are all looking for something fun to do tonight, and I know cash is tight. So head on down to T-Rex and listen to some FREE live music, and support your local economy and local bands by purchasing one of their $5.00 CD’s. I even got my guy a sweet Cock & Swan tee for only $8.00! It’s a win win! Then come on down to happy delusions and feel free to tell me just how cool I am for getting you out in the up and coming hip DTR.
Then click here to check out the official facebook page of Cock & Swan. Aren’t they like so super cute!
Happy Unicorn Wednesday everyone. I honor of the most mystical creature around, I thought I’d post this amazing wall hanging of a dead unicorn. Please, by no means misunderstand, I am NOT a fan of killing these whimsical beings, but this is just sooooooooo cute! I found this on Shana Logic by Cherrybox Studios, where you can find a plethora of super cute dead animals to hand on your wall.
Have your lips had a rough day? Let them unwind with a thin coat of Absinthe Lip Balm. The delicious anise aroma will have them perked up and puckering in no time. Each tube is 2-1/2″ long with a twist bottom dispenser.
Yes, that’s right. The crew at Archie McFee’s has done it again, and is supplying the world with more amazing products. Stop in today and have yourself a treat.
If anyone happened to be in the shop during the month of December, you most likely saw me working on this amazing crochet Octopus for my parental units. Finishing it just in time for Christmas and received with an overwhelming reception. Sweet. So many of you have asked to see the finished project. So here you go. I got the design from Ravelry, and it’s a personal design of Vox Mortumm. It was very time-consuming but not incredible hard, just tedious. Enjoy the photo’s and please feel free to post and share any cr
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ted sea life you may have done. 
If your anything like me than you look for any excuse to wear a uber fabu hat. I happen to be in love with the amazing hats of Mistress Carlee. She uses the name Noxenlux Chapeaux. So fitting for these handcrafted works. Perfect for anyone trying to get in touch with their inner steampunk, or the little accessory that will set you apart for others at this years New Year’s Eve bash. To see more and to buy please stop into the store or go see what she can do on her etsy page.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Noxenlux
While your at it, pick one up for your man too.
