Category Archives: DIY

Art Star Fun Times – This First Friday!

This First Friday from 5-8pm we are having a fun little party in the shop!  Our first Artists in Residence, Kelly Kozma will have her studio doors open for you to peek in, meet her and check out her work… Continue Reading Art Star Fun Times – This First Friday!

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Make This: Conversation Heart Pin DIY

I love conversation hearts! I dreamed up this little DIY to make your own out of sculpey for your friends or sweetheart!  My husband tried to eat one this morning, so that means they look pretty close to the real… Continue Reading Make This: Conversation Heart Pin DIY

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Crafty Hearts Party!

Friends, groups, couples – come one, come all!  Get crafty and celebrate Valentine’s Day with us.  Deadline to sign up is February 7th and the event is limited to just 25 people, so sign up ASAP.  We will only hold… Continue Reading Crafty Hearts Party!

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New Year / New Craft Show Display

Every January, of every year, I start to think about organization and improving our space here at Art Star.  This year is no exception but with Clover Market right around the corner, Erin and I have been brainstorming low cost… Continue Reading New Year / New Craft Show Display

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DIY Silkscreen Kit Debut / Make + Take with Julie Lange

The lovely Julie Lange of On3Designs has been hard at work creating a new line of DIY Silkscreen Kits, which she will be debuting at our DesignPhiladelphia Celebration / Closing party for Farmhaus + Friends on Friday, October 11th from 6-9pm.… Continue Reading DIY Silkscreen Kit Debut / Make + Take with Julie Lange

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3rd Ward Philadelphia

I’m so excited that 3rd Ward Philadelphia is finally open!  For those of you that don’t know, 3rd Ward is a 27,000 Square foot space for creating really anything you could think of. They have so many cool classes you… Continue Reading 3rd Ward Philadelphia

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Thirsty Thursday and 80’s Iron On Make and Take

Thirsty Thursdays are back by Popular Demand this summer.  We will be hosting a couple of these each month and our first one will be this Thursday (June 13th) from 5-8pm. We will be serving up the above Cucumber and… Continue Reading Thirsty Thursday and 80’s Iron On Make and Take

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Adventures in Knitting: Summer Beach Tote with O-Wool Yarn

One of our goals for the year was to expand our craft supply section.  Since most supplies must be purchased wholesale, we can only add to our selection slowly so we don’t break the bank.  Yarn was one of the… Continue Reading Adventures in Knitting: Summer Beach Tote with O-Wool Yarn

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Paper Made! Book Signing & Kirigami Wallflower Make + Take with author Kayte Terry

Art Star is pleased to announce a book signing with author and expert crafter, Kayte Terry on First Friday, November 2nd from 6-8pm.  Kayte will be here promoting her new book Paper Made!, which features over 100 really cool projects… Continue Reading Paper Made! Book Signing & Kirigami Wallflower Make + Take with author Kayte Terry

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September Crafternoon Recap

We had so much fun this past Saturday at our first ever Crafternoon!  We are definitely going to make this a monthly event – so please sign up for our email newsletter or follow us on Facebook/Twitter for updates! We… Continue Reading September Crafternoon Recap

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