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  • Meet the Maker: Inés Chapela


    My name is Inés Chapela and Inés Sí Studio is the production house for my designs; from silk scarves to greeting cards and calendars, all the products are born here, with the stroke of my pen, pencil or brush. Part affirmation and part nickname, the name Inés Sí evokes my childhood nickname, Inési, while also expressing a joyful “Sí!” (yes in Spanish) to the world. The playful rabbit in the Inés Sí logo is a nod to my love for the outdoors and my underlying desire to communicate through my art the sense of fulfillment that the natural world provides me. In a world that is quickly destroying natural spaces I truly believe that cultivating appreciation for nature is a powerful tool for conservation of these sacred spaces.

    (My partner, Ben, built this beautiful tiny house in our backyard which I invaded and made into a studio!)


    Mornings in the world of Inés Sí generally begin with a big mug of tea and a few deep stretches. I relish these moments of the day, when the world is waking up and things are still quiet, the baby ideas in my head are just beginning to germinate and set root.

    (I am so inspired by the natural patterns that are formed in nature. I love animal tracks, leaf patterns, cracks in the ice.)


    After breakfast, I’ll walk out to my studio in the field behind my house and make a list of the day’s tasks. If I’m in the early stages of design I will generally turn to reference images to find inspiration. I love looking at old botanical illustrations and I also keep a sketchbook full of ideas and photos ripped from old magazines. Inspiration comes in all forms however, and sometimes taking a walk or a good conversation with someone might be an equally important guiding step in my creative process.

    (Traveling plays a huge role in inspiring me! Here I am soaking up the jungle in San Luis Potosí, Mexico)

    Once I have decided on an idea for my design I get started with a series of rough sketches. I usually begin working with pencil or ink and I make fast drawings; just enough to get down an idea for composition and style.

    If I’m working a block print, I’ll continue to hone the sketches until I’m satisfied with the layout and then I’ll transfer them on to a block to begin carving. I use a whole range of beautiful Pfeil carving tools made from pear wood to carve varying levels of detail into the linoleum. Once I’ve finished carving (and finished a few podcast series in the process) I pull test prints to see where more work is needed. I’ll go back and forth between test prints and carving until I achieve a print I really like. Then I’ll prep some acid-free paper and finish the final print!


    You can find my work online at www.ineschapela.com or visit my page www.ineschapela.com/events to find out where I’ll be selling in person – come find me and say hi, I’d love to meet you! I’ll be at the Art Star Craft Bazaar on May 12th + 13 at Penn’s Landing Great Plaza. If you want to come along for the day to day creative process, you can follow me on Instagram @ines.si.studio or on Facebook @inessistudio.

  • Meet the Maker: Ali Doucette of Black Ridge

    Hi! My name is Ali Doucette, I am a graphic designer by day and crafter by night, who just this past year started turning my side-hustle dreams into reality.


    My career path has led me from large agencies to small branding studios, and though I love what I do, the longing for a different type of craft persisted. To fulfill this need, I decided to step away from the computer in my free time and began trying out some new hands-on arts. After a little trial and error, I found just the right fit through a mix of macramé and traditional dip pen and ink illustration, which I now sell under the name Black Ridge.

    At Black Ridge, we design and create handmade home decor, with locally sourced materials and an unwavering respect for quality craft. Our products range from macramé wall art and hanging terrariums to a variety of pen and ink floral prints, bags, and more. Along with our dedication to thoughtful product creation, we also aim to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Every month, a portion of our proceeds go to charity: water to help bring clean water to those without.


    The natural wood used in our macramé wall hangings is typically sourced from the Wissahickon Valley (which can cause a lot of funny looks as I’m walking around with a backpack full of sticks!) After gathering, getting the wood ready to use is a big part of the process. First, I do a thorough washing in a mix of bleach and soap, and then I let the wood soak overnight in a similar solution.


    After letting it dry the next day, I sand and seal each branch with a matte acrylic sealant. Sometimes I’ll use wooden dowels that have been stained and sealed in a similar process for a different look. I then match each branch or dowel with a size of string and color, and with all of the materials in place I move on to the next phase. Many times I will sketch out the pattern prior to beginning a project, but more and more I just feel it out as I go and see where I end up! At the end of working a new pattern, I’ll give it a name—right now I’m using constellation and star names, or landmarks that have a personal connection to where the piece was created.


    Our wildflower drawings are pencil sketched by hand and then inked with the traditional dip pen method. The originals are then scanned at a high resolution and printed on drawing paper.


    Our reusable tote bags were printed by Awesome Dudes Printing, a local print shop here in Philadelphia.


    My fiance and I just recently started doing festivals through Black Ridge, and I’m already obsessed. We’ve met so many amazing artists and have had a lot of fun, I can’t wait to experience the festivals in Holiday season and see where the next year takes us! When I’m not working, you can find me hiking and brewery hopping, or at home cooking, crafting, and Netflix binging. Originally from Downingtown, Pa., I have spent the last 10 years living within walking distance of the Wissahickon in Philadelphia, Pa.


    Find Black Ridge on Instagram. Purchase her items at our upcoming Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar or on her Website.

  • Meet The Maker: Melissa Koenig Ceramics


    I signed up for my very first ceramics class a month before my 31st birthday. I certainly was not thinking of it as a potential career; just a creative outlet for my somewhat boring professional life.


    After the first class, I signed up for another, and then another, and then had what can only be described as a lightbulb moment. I found myself spending all of my free time at The Clay Studio, which had become my happy place, and all of my mental energy on fabrication and inspiration. Suddenly, that switch flipped and I thought, ‘Well, some people do this as a job, right? Why can’t I do it as a job too?’


    That is precisely how Melissa Koenig Ceramics was born. (Well technically, and especially to the IRS, it was officially born many months later, but the seed was certainly planted!) I was lucky to have supremely supportive friends and family who lent their talents and encouragement, and now that epiphany is almost a year in the rearview.

    As a still-very-new entrepreneur, everything is so exciting. (Scary, but exciting!) I’m hustling, and it’s hard work, but I’m finding my groove and my niche, and am thrilled about the future.

     

    I am delighted to be participating in the upcoming Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar, and still can’t believe I’m vending and not just shopping! If you want to see a sneak peak of what I’ll be bringing, check out my Instagram, and please stop by and say hi!

  • ASCB Scores

    About a week or so after our bazaar, I asked people to share what they got at the show with us for the chance to win a free tote bag & item from our line of products.  We asked everyone to take a shot of their purchases in action (being worn, hung on the wall, etc) with #ascbscore on Instagram.  We loved seeing all the pictures people posted.  I thought you’d like to see too, so here are some that were submitted.

    @htp32 rockin’ her Phea Jean Dress

    @brittstagram Love this little tea set with a Bowl Cover by Chez Sucre Chez and “Give Me Some Sugar” print by Yardsale Press 

    @exit343 posted this pic of her sweet little Bunny by The Wind and The Sail (also, you should follow @exit343 because she makes awesome stuff too)

    @kjerstieb Spread the Love Print by Yardsale Press and Types of Cake Print by Jillian Nickell

    @mbuttich This one was one of my favorites and was a contender for the win.  This Cookie Bandit shirt was made by @mbuttich at the Little Chair Printing Make & Take Station.  They had vintage iron ons that customers could heat press themselves!

    I chose @elle_melinda as the winner b/c I liked seeing the little Horrible Adorables in the Background with her in the foreground wearing her T-shirt by the 50/50 Company.

    Thanks to everyone that played along with us! We’d still love to see what you got at the bazaar or from our shop.  Post your pics on instagram with #ascbscore OR #artstarscore. Make sure to change your privacy settings so we can actually see your pics.  We will pick our favorite photos from time to time & give out prizes.  Follow us on Instagram!

    If you missed the bazaar, we stock a good amount of items from participating vendors in our shop OR go to our vendor page for links to everyone’s websites.

  • An Interview w/ Jordan Perme from Horrible Adorables


    Meet Jordan Perme, a Ohio based artist who creates fabulous felt taxidermy!  Each piece is hand sculpted & then covered w/ colorful felt pieces.  We met Jordan at last year’s Art Star Craft Bazaar where she introduced Philadelphia to her vast array of creatures.  Some were free standing, but most were mounted to painted wood plaques.  My husband & I snagged 2 for our home & I can’t wait to see what she brings this year.  I was curious to learn more about her.  Check out my interview w/ her below, as well as some photos of her working in her studio on a new piece.  You can purchase her work at art star or at booth #95 at the bazaar.
    -Megan

    Megan: How did your idea to create your felt taxidermy come about?  Did
    you begin making these while you were at art school?

    Jordan: I am fascinated by the famous hoaxes of showman P.T. Barnum,
    sideshow trickery, curiosities, Crytozoological wonders (such as
    Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster) and by the enthusiasts of this
    study who passionately collect evidence in an effort to prove these
    creature’s existence.  My cumulation of interests inspired a thesis
    show at the Cleveland Institute of Art where I created a Room of
    Wonder for a delusional collector.  Within the space there was framed
    tintype documentation of the collector ‘hunting,’ a hand drawn field
    guide and plenty of curious faux taxidermy creatures!

    M: What is your creative process like?  Do you begin w/ a sketch or
    just start sculpting?

    J: I do a lot of quick sketches for ideation, but I don’t think too
    much about what the final product is going to look like.  Once I start to
    sculpt the foam, the shape changes and evolves.  I will start to see a
    new creature emerge and the majority of the time, it ends up looking
    quite different from my original drawing.

    M: How do you come up w/ ideas for your different characters?

    J: Each sculpture is unique and one of a kind.  I visualize existing
    animals and wonder what they would look like if they had strange
    features such as horns, a long snout or gangly teeth.  These new
    additions further distance the creatures from being a specific,
    recognizable animal and also give them an other worldly appearance.  I
    am often asked, while showing my art at various fairs, what type of
    animal a given sculpture is supposed to be. My response is usually
    something like “Oh, it’s an antelope-kitty-giraffe hybrid of course!”

    M: What is a typical day like for you?  Do you have a day job or do
    you make your art full time?

    J: I am in my studio all day, every day!  In addition to creating
    fantastical creatures, I am also a freelance soft toy and repeat
    pattern designer.  I work for major toy companies to ideate new plush
    concepts and produce prototypes of soft toys.  I also work a lot on
    the computer making graphic repeat patterns that are used to decorate
    everything from plastic to fabric toy components.  Working in this
    industry has definitely influenced my art work, as it has become more
    playful in appearance.  Many people have even bought my faux taxidermy
    to decorate their nurseries!

    M: When did you launch your business & how has it grown over the years?

    J: Upon graduating from college in 2009 I began to look for a ‘real
    job.’  I found that with no industry experience, it was extremely
    difficult to find any position in my field that was looking for recent
    college graduates.  I had dabbled in freelancing before and decided to
    take a few projects here and there until I could find something more
    permanent.  I found that the projects that I was taking on were
    incredibly rewarding and since I was able to make up my own schedule
    (wake up in the afternoon, work till 4 in the morning) there was a lot
    more time for me to do my own art work and keep a good studio
    practice.  With a normal 9-5 job, I don’t think I would be able to
    travel to as many art fairs and have much time to build up stock.  I
    have had an Etsy site for years, but decided to relaunch the ‘Horrible
    Adorables’ line again in 2010.  I haven’t been doing the indie craft
    thing for that long, but it has led to many great networking
    opportunities and I have been getting nice feedback that has made me
    feel even more secure in my pursuit of a non-traditional line of
    work.

    M: Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?

    J: In 10 years I would love to be able to support myself solely from
    my art work and continue making the things that I love.

    M: Are there any specific artists that have inspired you and your work?

    J: My favorite artists are Yinka Shonibare, Kiki Smith and Yoshitomo
    Nara    .  I am inspired by indie crafters and am on Etsy at least once a
    day checking out whats new!

    M: Out of all the felt sculptures that you have made, which is your favorite?

    J: I get pretty attached to each sculpture after I complete it and
    often times, my favorite is whatever my newest creation is!  I am glad
    that other people enjoy my art too, enough to purchase a piece for
    themselves, otherwise I would probably hoard all of my creatures and
    have an entire space as a faux-trophy room!

    M: I would love to see a giant felt sculpture.  Any plans on doing any
    large installation pieces?

    J: I would also love to make a giant felt sculpture!  I’ve had it in
    my head for a while to make something quite large (as big as a full
    sized deer??) but I can’t seem to find the time that it would take, to
    create something at that scale yet.  I almost need to have a gallery
    show in the works to get me moving on it!

    M: Aside from having your work at art star, where else do you sell
    your work?  Do you have any exhibitions booked in the future?

    J: I will be at the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn this summer (June
    11-12) and will be applying to a handful of other shows this year.  I
    have also been talking to a local Cleveland gallery and boutique about
    having a little Horrible Adorables storefront within their space.. but
    we are still discussing all the details.  More on that later!

    M: Any special projects on the horizon?

    J: I am passionate about puppets and I would love to do some
    exploration into making my creatures as marionettes and animating them
    in short films.  I also love vinyl artist toys.  It would be so great
    if some of my creatures could be produced into limited edition toys
    that an even wider audience could enjoy!

    M: Anything else we should know?

    J: I have a lot of new horribly adorable creatures in the works.
    Please stop by my booth at the Art Star Craft Bazaar to check them all
    out and say hello!

    Find more about Jordan & her Horrible Adorables on the following sites:
    her website http://www.jordan-elise.com/
    her etsy page http://www.horribleadorables.etsy.com
    her blog http://horribleadorables.blogspot.com/

  • Candy Depew Fabric Printing Demo @ Art Star

    We are excited to announce that the inspiring Candy Depew will be joining us for our July 14th “Thirsty Thursday”!

    For those of you who don’t know, Candy is an incredibly talented Philadelphia artist & master printer.  She has set up a silk screen printing school in Olde City called The Studio School of the Decorative Arts. She teaches a variety of silk screen classes there from basic beginner/refresher courses to wallpaper & fabric design/printing.  Many of her students have gone on to create fashion collections, small business start-ups, limited edition archival prints, T-shirts, textiles for interiors, and unique artist editions.

    Candy will be demonstrating fabric yardage printing at Art Star from 5-8pm during  our July 14th “Thirsty Thursday”.  She will also be debuting her new line of  silkscreen textiles known as “Fat Quarters”.  Stop in for a complimentary frosty beverage (non-alcoholic this week b/c Girls Rock Philly will be visiting), get a glimpse of the art of fabric printing & snag a Candy Depew Fat Quarter for a weekend DIY project!  This event is free & no registration is required.  Just bring your beautiful selves & some friends for a fun night at Art Star!

    BTW, Candy is still accepting students for her July & August classes.  Go here for a complete class list & prices: http://www.candycoated.org/school.html

  • “The Big Enough Company: Creating a Business that Works for You”

    Please join Amy Abrams and Adelaide Lancaster, co-founders of In Good Company Workplaces, for a conversation about business growth, success and sustainability. In their new book, THE BIG ENOUGH COMPANY: Creating a Business that Works for You Adelaide and Amy offer a fresh approach to entrepreneurship. Rejecting the notion that entrepreneurial success is about size, the authors encourage entrepreneurs to instead lead with their own goals so they can build a sustainable and satisfying business that meets their needs.

    Where: Art Star, 623 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
    When: October 11th, 7-9pm

    Free & Open to the public, but space is limited.  Please contact us to reserve your space.

  • Art Star Craft Bazaar Sneak Peek This First Friday!

    Over 10 of our Philly based ASCB vendors will be set up & selling their wares at Race Street Pier this First Friday, May 4th, from 6-9pm to kick off the Pier’s summer series “Park After Dark”.

    (left to right) Masters of None, Gilbert + Leona, Farmhaus Design

    Participating Vendors include: Farmhuas Design, Penelope Rakov, The Maple Ridge, Candy Depew, Birdqueen Designs, chez-sucre-chez, Colleen Heineman, Maureen Duffy, Huldra Press, Masters of None, Mello Press, Nicole Rae Styer, Masthead Print Studio, Gilbert & Leona, & of course us!

    Many of our vendors will be providing craft demonstrations & interactive projects in silkscreening, letterpress, cross stitch, bookbinding, jewelry making & more!  The event will also include live music by Olive Juice & our favorite Philly food truck – Sweetbox Cupcakes, as well as Rival Bros Coffee & Lil Dans.  Free to attend & open to all!

  • Make This: Raffia Flower Gift Bow

    We love making these pretty gift bows when we are feeling overwhelmed with projects & need to see something finished.  It is our way of dealing with stress…… We offer free gift wrapping in our shop & our customers are always asking how we make our fancy bows.  Here is a little how-to so you can make your own!

    You just need some paper raffia & a pair of scissors.  We always keep a variety of colors in stock.  We buy ours from Nashville Wraps.

    Step 1: take one color of the paper wraphia & cut 6 pieces that are 6 inches long.

    Step 2: Peal each 6″ slice of paper raffia completely open

    Step 3: Layer all 6 pieces together – one on top of the other.  Then cut points on either side.

    Step 4: Cut a long piece of raffia (enough to go around your package) & one 12″ piece in a contrasting color.  Lay 12″ piece of raffia down flat & then cross longest piece on top of that.  Take two petals & pinch together in center.  Lay at center point of the crossed raffia pieces.  Take shorter piece of raffia & tie once in center of two petals.  It should look like the image below:

    Step 5: continue adding petals in the same way.

    Step 6: Cut 6 more pieces of contrasting color (here we used pink) about 5″ long.  Tie 2 pieces at a time in the same way you tied the petals.  When you come to the last 2 pieces, tie a double knot & trim.

    The next time you are in Art Star buying a gift – ask us to wrap it for you! You’ll get one of these lovely flowers to top off your gift!

  • Enchanted Exchanges: Chirps and Chatter

    Enchanted Exchanges: Chirps and Chatter
    a solo exhibition by Jordan Elise Perme of Horrible Adorables
    October 10th – November 18th, 2012
    VIEW THE EXHIBITION HERE
    Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 10th, 6-9pm
    Free & Open to the public

    Art Star is pleased to announce a solo exhibition with Jordan Elise Perme of Horrible Adorables titled “Enchanted Exchanges: Chirps and Chatter”.  The exhibition will be on display from October 10th – November 18th, 2012.  An opening reception with the artist will be held in conjunction with Design Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties Kick Off event on October 10th from 6-9pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

    Ohio based artist Jordan Elise Perme creates faux-taxidermy sculptures under the moniker Horrible Adorables.  Jordan sculpts fantastical creatures from Styrofoam, adds eerily realistic glass eyes & then completely covers the form with cut pieces of colorful felt.  The finished piece is then mounted on a painted wood plaque, much like taxidermy.  The artist states, “I visualize existing animals and wonder what they would look like if they had strange features such as horns, a long snout or gangly teeth.  These new additions further distance the creatures from being a specific, recognizable animal and also give them an other worldly appearance.”  Each mounted beast is given its own sometimes pseudo-scientific name, such as “Perissadactylcom”, “Grufflebadger”, the humorous “Glitter Pony of Gemstone Cavern” or just simply “Gerald”.  Each piece is 100% handmade & one-of-a-kind.

    Jordan Elise Perme received her BFA in fiber & material studies from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 2009.  Since then she has been creating her “strange creatures & wonderful wonders” & selling them to collectors at craft shows across the country.  She also works as a freelance soft toy & repeat pattern designer for major toy companies.  You can purchase her pattern designs on Spoonflower & her line of Horrible Adorables are available for sale at Art Star, on her Etsy page, or at a craft fair near you!

    Learn more about Jordan from my interview with her in 2011

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