WRITTEN ON January 24th, 2010 BY Milo Scout AND STORED IN General

  • RT @HomeEcShop Psst…we're hosting a HOMEMADE FOR HAITI Bake Sale on Sunday, 12-4pm, 100% of proceeds to Doctors Without Borders! #

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WRITTEN ON January 24th, 2010 BY Milo Scout AND STORED IN Southern California

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Holy wow! There was an incredible variety of deliciousness at Home Ec’s Homemade for Haiti. I didn’t catch the names of the actual makers, but here’s some pics from the event. Everything there was not only delicious, but also adorable… but I’m not surprised.

It is HomeEc, after all!

See all the pictures here: (more…)


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WRITTEN ON January 19th, 2010 BY Milo Scout AND STORED IN Los Angeles

The recent earthquake in Haiti has caused an outpouring of support from communities all around the United States, and the crafty community is no exception! One of the sweetest crafty shops in Los Angeles, Home Ec., will be hosting a “Homemade for Haiti” Bake Sale Sunday, January 24th from 12pm to 4pm. 100% of the proceed will go to Doctors Without Borders to help aid them in their battle to save lives.

Yummy goodies can be dropped off before 12pm if you’re interested in donating, and the purchasing of yummy goodies happens after that if you’re hungry! Some of the Crafty Scout team will be in attendance, so check back for pictures next week!

Home Ec. Shop
3815 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA

And here’s a link to Google Maps in case you need directions!


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WRITTEN ON January 19th, 2010 BY Milo Scout AND STORED IN Southern UK

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Have you ever been to a craft show inside an incredible old church? I sure haven’t, but the folks behind the Worcester Arts & Vintage Events sure have! They’ll be holding their (almost) Valentine’s Day Vintage & Craft Fair at St Helen’s Church, in Worcester, UK on Saturday, February 13th.

The goodies for sale will be vintage clothing and accessories as well as handmade crafts, and you can get a taste of the wares on their blog here.

Can’t make it all the way over there this time around? Check out the pictures from previous events on their Facebook page! Are you going to be in attendance? Let us know how it went in the comments!


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WRITTEN ON January 19th, 2010 BY Milo Scout AND STORED IN Pacific Northwest

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Oh the Tacoma Dome…

The Pacific Northwest is no stranger to the DIY spirit, and Tacoma Is For Lovers is holding it down! They’ll be hosting their first-ever Craft Night at the awesome Kings Books in Tacoma, WA February 11th at 7pm. Every month will feature a different theme, and what better way to start of Craft Nights in the winter than with a night on warm fuzzy needle felting?

$15 gets you a felting needle, warm fuzzy wool, and the ever important foam pad to stop you from stabbing yourself repeatedly as you birth cuteness from raw wool! More information on their blog, and you can follow them on Facebook as well!


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WRITTEN ON January 19th, 2010 BY Milo Scout AND STORED IN East Coast

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I think the award for “Craft Show With the Most Punk-Rock Name” definitely goes to Central Mass Roller Derby’s Stitches, Needles ‘n’ Guns Alternative Craft Fair – and they’re looking for vendors!

The slim vendor fee of $20 will land you a 5 foot table at what promises to be a very fun show on February 6th, 10am to 3pm at the David Publishing Building in Worcester, MA. Check out the website for more info, and let us know if you’ll be showing there!


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WRITTEN ON January 14th, 2010 BY Milo Scout AND STORED IN Country Reports

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I'll Take Sweden!

Sweden is no stranger when it comes to handcraft and design, and it should come as no surprise that the crafty DIY spirit is alive and well in the Nordic nation!

Light & Space
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Textile designers light & space, based in Göteborg, Sweden, offer up definitely Scandanavian cards.

Lilla Jizo


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Self-proclaimed hermit and artist Lilla Jizo shares images from her mysterious corner of the world with these amazing little paintings on pottery fragments found on the Western coast of Sweden.

Cristina Pires


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Seamstress Cristina Pires creates swoon-worthy handmade dresses from vintage fabrics, with a smashing selection of color and pattern.

The craft scene in Sweden definitely seems to be bustling these days! The amount of crafters that have popped up online from this lovely country has increased dramatically since last year, so we’re going to be paying special attention for any hidden gems that may pop up this year! Have a favorite Swedish crafter you’d like to share? Leave us a note in the comments!


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WRITTEN ON November 18th, 2009 BY Milo Scout AND STORED IN Events, Los Angeles

Hey everyone! Sorry for the gigantic lapse in posting… we’re working on restructuring things a little bit for the new year to make Crafty Scout more useful than ever! The holiday season is also tremendously busy for crafters and craftees alike, so here’s a little video from the Handmade Brigade OC Holiday Show at The Camp in Costa Mesa, CA.

Some of the crafters in this video include Polly Danger, Oh Hello Friend, Paper Pastries, Tiny Whales and more!

Do you have a video to share from any holiday craft shows this season? Post a link in the comments! Happy crafting!!


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WRITTEN ON October 9th, 2009 BY Milo Scout AND STORED IN Southern California

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There’s just about a week left to apply for one of the earliest holiday shows of 2009 in Orange County! The Handmade Brigade, who puts on an awesome show in our opinion, is looking for applicants for the 2009 Holiday Show, to be held Sunday, November 1st at The Camp in Costa Mesa.

Applications can be found here, and the website says more details coming soon, but in our experience, the Handmade Brigade always has a fantastic selection, ranging from art, clothing, upcycling, vintage and more. Keep an eye out on their website for more information!


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WRITTEN ON October 9th, 2009 BY Milo Scout AND STORED IN New York

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There’s just a few weeks left to apply for what promises to be an awesome holiday show in New York City. After the amazing success of the BUST London Summer Craftacular, they’re looking to do it all over again this December on our side of the pond!

200 vendors, DJs, goodie bags and more with an admission price of a mere $2. The West Coast is jealous!

Vendor fees are $250 and the application deadline is November 2nd, 2009. If you’re not sure which holiday show would be best for you to do this season, take a look at their website and apply here!


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