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  • Clover Market THIS SUNDAY!!

    The First Clover Market of this season is upon us!  This show makes me happy – I love doing it! Great mix of antiques, vintage and handmade PLUS it is very low stress for us vendors IMO due to proprietor Janet Long’s organizational prowess.

    Photo by Carrie Hill Photography, Courtesy of Clover Market

    We will be bringing a variety of items from our shop, which includes goodies from our own line of products (like our Hot Tots / I Fight Crime T’s and onesies) and a variety of pieces from the shop.  We hope to see you there!  The show is in Ardmore from 10-5.  Details: www.theclovermarket.com 

    Here are some more photos to get you in the mood for this fab show!  All these pics are by the lovely Carrie Hill Photography from the September 2012 show and were nabbed from Clover Market’s beautiful new website (jealous!!)

    Photo by Carrie Hill Photography / Courtesy of Clover Market
    Photo by Carrie Hill Photography // Courtesy of Clover Market
    Photo by Carrie Hill Photography // Courtesy of Clover Market
    Photo by Carrie Hill Photography / Courtesy of Clover Market
    Photo by Carrie Hill Photography / Courtesy of Clover Market
    Photo by Carrie Hill Photography / Courtesy of Clover Market

  • Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair

    We are thrilled to announce that we will be participating in this year’s Crafty Bastards Fair in DC!  We have heard so many incredible things about this show over the years and are so thankful to have the opportunity to participate this year for the first time ever!!

    For those of you that have not heard of Crafty Bastards, it is very similar to our annual Art Star Craft Bazaar. The show features some of the best makers from across the country, a beer garden, DC’s best food trucks, family friendly activities + more at Union Market in DC on September 28th + 29th from 10-5.

    We have partnered with Crafty Bastards and are able to offer all of you some special deals if you plan to make the trip to the show.  You won’t be disappointed, we promise!

    There is a small fee to enter Crafty Bastards ($5 for the day / $10 Weekend) but we scored you a special deal – a weekend pass for just $8!  Because one day will not be enough, believe me!  Enter Promo Code Vendor2013 when purchasing a weekend ticket and you will get the discount!

    For those of you who want to take a trip to DC for Crafty Bastards, check out the Courtyard Marriott. It’s conveniently located within walking distance of the festival and they are offering a special rate of $126 per night, September 28th and 29th. Book your room today via this link or by calling 1-800-321-2111 and mention the Crafty Bastards room block. If you plan to stay and shop for the weekend, don’t forget to enter discount code VENDOR2013 when buying your tickets to get a special $8 weekend pass!

    Speaking of comfort, we know how shopping for great crafts can make one, well, parched! With that in mind, Crafty Bastards for the first time in history will be serving craft beer. In partnership with New Belgium Brewing, there will be an outdoor beer garden featuring several of New Belgium’s amazing Belgian-inspired beers, plus food from local vendors and food trucks. We have a special discount code for you craft beer lovers, a single day pass and 2 beers for $10 when you enter the discount code CRAFTYBEERME when purchasing your ticket online.

    We hope to see you there! Be sure to visit our booth and say hi!

  • Get this Look!

    Our girl Kelly is lookin’ mighty fine in her Art Star duds.  Pick up these fine pieces from our shop & you will be stylin’ for back to school, the office, or out on the town!

    Dottie Skirt by Erin Waxman / Color Block Clutch by On3Designs / Large Hexagon Necklace by Aliyah Gold 

  • Labor Day Weekend Sale!

  • Necklace Giveaway with Julianna Swaney

    We are working on adding some new designs to our collection of necklaces by Julianna Swaney.  We sent her along 4 new prototypes and she thought it would be fun to do a little giveaway with them on her blog.  All you need to do is comment on her blog post between now and Sunday (August 25th) and she will pick 4 lucky winners.  Good luck!

  • Upcoming Exhibition: Farmhaus & Friends

    September 21st – October 20th
    Opening Reception:  Saturday, September 21st, 5-8pm
    DesignPhiladelphia Reception: Friday, October 11th, 6-9pm

    Art Star is pleased to be hosting Farmhaus & Friends, a group exhibition which is presented as part of the 2013 DesignPhiladelphia Festival, a program of the Center for Architecture.  The 9th annual citywide celebration of all things design will run for nine days from October 10-18 in unique venues and spaces throughout the city.

    Ben McBrien of Farmhaus will bring his signature rustic modern style into Art Star where he will install a version of his dream home, starting with a handmade bed and dining room table made from reclaimed and responsibly sourced wood.  The pro-surfer turned wood worker will also include carefully chosen pieces handmade by Philly friends, which will finish off the look of the urban beach loft that McBrien will create.

    The friends of Farmhaus include: Project Runway Season 1 winner Jay McCarroll, ceramicist Audrey Cooper, graphic design/ tattoo artist Mike Ski, sculptor/designer Bill Curran, photographer Trevor Moran, woodworker Rachel Fuld, photographer Dominic Episcopo and master knitter Jane Likens who will lend their skills and work to help realize McBrien’s vision. Together they will create a home truly made by hand from quality materials and expert craftsmanship, reflecting Ben’s love and respect for his friends and the work that they create within his community.

  • In the Studio with Julie Moon

    Porcelain Skull by Julie Moon

    This month’s edition of “In the Studio” features the work of ceramic artist Julie Moon. Julie Moon is originally from Canada & worked in the garment district in Toronto before she began her career in the field of ceramics.  She received her MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2010 and is now a resident artist at The Clay Studio right here in Philly.  Julie creates incredible sculptures but also has a production line of ceramic jewelry & skulls that we carry here at Art Star.  Julie was kind enough to give us a little glimpse into her everyday studio practice through photos.  Enjoy!

    A snapshot of Julie’s studio at The Clay Studio.  Love seeing all the sculptures drying on the side there!

    Julie slip casts all of her skulls from a mold.  Here they are drying before they can go in the kiln.

    Here are some flowers in progress. These will be made into jewelry or used as crowns on some of the skulls’ heads.  The skulls with flower crowns always sell out first here at Art Star.

    A bucket of glazes.  The next step is glazing.

    Here they are after they have been glaze fired.  The final step will be to apply the decals to the skull heads.

    I hope you enjoyed this little sneak peek.  Here are some more pieces by Julie that we just added to the site!

    Flower Stick Pins by Julie Moon, $40 each

     

    Geometric Pendant Necklaces by Julie Moon, $80 each
    Buttercup Stud Earrings by Julie Moon $50

    Visit Julie’s website for more info and to check out her amazing sculptural work
    Check out our entire collection of her skulls and jewelry

  • Pretty Pretty Rebel Trunk Show at Art Star!

    We are super excited to present a trunk show with local Philly designer Leah Delfiner of Pretty Pretty Rebel!  Leah will be bringing her new fall line, which includes the most adorable pieces inspired by 80s punk rock music & cult icons.  Expect a fabulous mix of bright & crazy patterns and tons of girly pink skulls & bows!

    Sunday, September 8th from 10am-4pm // FREE  
    Bring your girlfriends – we’ll be serving mimosas & brunchy snacks! 


    About The Designer:
    Leah D is a Graduate of The Art Institute of Philadelphia.  During her time at A.I. she studied all aspects of the Fashion Industry with concentration in Fashion Design. After interning for Betsey Johnson, Leah was inspired to launch Pretty Pretty Rebel.

    Since the creation of Pretty Pretty Rebel in 2010 Leah has been painting the fashion industry pink. With her energy, crazy patterns, and punk rock bravado, Leah has become a show stopping designer.

    Leah’s motto of, “just have fun” has been appreciated by models and her clients alike. With models dancing down the runway in bright colors and prints it should come as no surprise that Leah always manages to tell the fashion world that she his here to stay. Her brand is well on its way to leaving a big, bright impression on the fashion industry.

    Inspired by 1980’s Punk Rock Music and Cult Icons, Pretty Pretty Rebel is perfect for the inner wildchild in everyone. With a diverse selection of products, the brand allows you to be a Barbie one day and a Rock Star The next.

    Since partnering with Fashion Photographer and Style Icon Taylor Horne in 2012, Leah now has the team she needs to put Pretty Pretty Rebel on the map. The punk-rock marriage was a match made in 80’s heaven, even calling themselves, “The Sid and Nancy of The Fashion Industry”

    Leah D is currently working on a variety of exciting projects including, a childrens-wear line, a t-shirt line, and Pretty Pretty Rebels newest collection. PPR will showcase the Spring/Summer 2013 line at Small Boutique Fashion Week 2012 this September.

    Enjoy the rest of these sneak peeks from Pretty Pretty Rebel’s New Fall Line!


  • Old Calgary PopInShop

    We are excited to welcome Old Calgary, an online brand of handcrafted wallets and gadget covers made from Italian Leather and German Wool.  We will be hosting the brand for a limited time and will kick off their debut with a Thirsty Thursday reception this Thursday, July 11th from 5-8pm.  Enjoy a boozy cocktail while you shop.  Also while you are in the neighborhood, visit Arcadia who will be hosting online brand kyu malange + Duke & Winston who will be hosting Maxton Men.

    Ipad Proxima in Concrete by Old Calgary

    Old Calgary began as a one man operation. What started as a simple design project, has now become a passion and continuing exploration of merging technology with traditional craftsmanship and quality. Our ethos remains the same; design and construct products with careful attention and provide amazing service. We obsess over every little detail, from the industrial thread we use to construct our designs, tasteful packaging, nifty letterpressed inserts, to the box your order is shipped in. We believe in the details, without losing sight of the larger picture. Some of our designs, though simple in appearance, have taken years to distill and perfect. Resulting into a finished product that is stylish, long lasting, and unique

    Alpha Card Wallet by Old Calgary

    Brought to you by PopInShop

     

  • In The Studio with Karin Persan of Better Than Jam

    I think it is very important to show our customers what goes into the creation of all the wonderful handmade items that we sell in our shop.  I think taking a peak inside an artist’s studio is a great way to learn more about them and their process.  I decided to start a series on this blog where our artists can share snap shots of their studio.  First up is Karin Persan of Better Than Jam.

    Handprinted Oatmeal A-Line Dress

    Karin creates women’s dresses, tops and accessories that are each pieces of one-of-a-kind art, yet comfortable and easy to wear.  Each piece is made by hand by Karin from start to finish.  All of her fabrics are first screen printed with a collage of her unique imagery, which are either created from a photo, drawing or just an item thrown directly on the scanner. She designs all her patterns & sews them up into a truly unique garment.  Karin seems to treat each dress or top as a blank canvas for her art.  I hope you enjoy this peak into her studio space in Brooklyn as much as I did.  If you ever find yourself in Bushwick, feel free to visit b/c her stuido is also home to her own boutique, also called Better Than Jam, which stocks handmade fashion by many other local designers. Shop our collection of her A-Line Dresses here.  I have one and I am obsessed with it!  Stop in the shop to check them out in person and also some longer ones that aren’t yet on the site.

    imagery to be printed on fabrics
    printing the fabrics
    a burned screen ready for printing
    stacks of screens – each burned with an image that Karin will print on the fabric individually, creating her final collage of images
    Patterns
    sewing all her beautifully printed fabrics into stunning garments
    Better Than Jam Handmade Storefront

    Thank you Karin for sharing these snap shots of your studio!
    http://www.betterthanjamnyc.com
    http://betterthanjam.wordpress.com/

     

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