tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159489327199981362023-11-16T05:20:21.545-08:00craftyFOLKcraftyFOLK is the work of Sarah Golden, an illustrator/surface designer. This blog shares my work and the awesome work of others who inspire me.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-43397773188375603652015-04-13T15:48:00.001-07:002015-04-13T15:48:01.617-07:00Maker Maker site, I've moved.Please visit my new website and portfolio <a href="http://sarahgolden.org">Maker Maker</a>. I had a good run with craftyFOLK from 2007-2013, but I've moved onward and upward.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sarahgolden.org/" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2nnacAAN7m00Fk_adeW814uO32rIj-AxLUDl4Vd4gzHTO3AxT6aCnMwtPHA07X3Atog8rDd8bOKNIsa06VPE0dW1Ad9uJAt6yLTf6onT_y8jVcMUImaGHP9L0ofuzExPmh8wdATebTLM/s600/makermakerScreen.png" /></a>Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-88848183396160774042010-08-04T18:15:00.000-07:002010-08-04T18:27:28.119-07:00Wood Print BroochesI'm pleased to welcome a handful of new wood print brooches now available in <a href="http://www.craftyfolk.etsy.com">my etsy shop.</a> The Polaroid and red typewriter (also in light blue) are featured below. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52981763/polaroid-wood-brooch" title="Polaroid Wood Brooch by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4861944316_bf8446c9a0_o.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Polaroid Wood Brooch" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52986647/typewriter-wood-brooch?ref=v1_other_1" title="Typewriter Wood Brooch - Red by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4861944272_9e6b616a4b_o.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="Typewriter Wood Brooch - Red" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52981763/polaroid-wood-brooch"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 450px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.163301857.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>My new label on the back of the wood cuts, I'm happy with the new design, a bit more time involved but well worth the work.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-36530427971650288492010-08-01T07:56:00.000-07:002010-08-01T08:10:30.880-07:00Renegade Weekend, Shop Update WednesdayI'm in the midst of my first outing to Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco, it's a successful whirlwind experience. It's Sunday morning of the second day as I type, thank you to all the people who bought items and chatted with me yesterday! <br /><br />I'll be updating my shop with all my new items that did not make it into my Etsy before this weekend. "Where are those awesome wallets, notebooks, wood print brooches? I don't see them in your <a href="http://www.craftyfolk.etsy.com">online shop</a>" you might ask. I'll be back with a shop update by Wednesday this week, please do check back.<br /><br />Thank you very much for a wonderful crazy Saturday at Renegade Craft Fair, I'm looking forward to today! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.craftyfolk.etsy.com">craftyFOLK online shop </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftyfolk">follow me on Twitter</a><br /><br />-SarahSarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-24848138531364140412010-07-12T15:08:00.000-07:002010-07-12T15:20:59.502-07:00Mother's Little Helper<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftyfolk/4788276872/" title="Mother's Little Helper by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4788276872_923b37945d_z.jpg" width="431" height="640" alt="Mother's Little Helper"></a><br />New illustration for a wee pill keeper I'll be prototyping this week. I need one for my purse, so I figured others may too. I'll post photos when I'm done and they're in the <a href="http://www.craftyfolk.etsy.com">shop</a>.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-68925012917659277692010-07-09T14:49:00.001-07:002010-07-09T14:49:56.605-07:00Tears of a Rapper<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51468196@N08/4744383034/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4744383034_3ec55d67a3.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51468196@N08/4744383034/">Tears of a Rapper</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/51468196@N08/">Rachel Levit</a>.</span></div><p>-I have washed half of the dishes.<br />-I have packed orders.<br />-I have overdue library books to return and holds to pick up<br />-I have to call in payment to cable/internet so they don't disconnect us. (eep!)<br />-I have to go for a walk.<br /><br />I'm excited for a new Neistat Brothers episode tonight, I watch mine Saturday morning with a cup of coffee, it's invigorating and gets me all hyped up to create.</p>Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-12750182974030437422010-07-01T11:40:00.000-07:002010-07-01T11:48:17.587-07:00New Illustration, Polaroid Land Camera<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftyfolk/4747753025/" title="Polaroid Illustration by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4747753025_6823424397_o.jpg" width="600" height="601" alt="Polaroid Illustration"></a><br /><br />I'm working like a crazy person these days, getting new designs to debut at <a href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/san-francisco">Renegade Craft SF</a>. I'm determined to make large pillows with the single polaroid drawing, I think it would look phenomenal on my couch & probably your as well! I'll also have polaroid lapel pins, stickers, notebooks, more available in the <a href="http://www.craftyfolk.etsy.com">shop</a> soon.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-28939286669290579822010-06-23T13:33:00.001-07:002010-06-23T13:33:40.751-07:00Polaroid 1000 Camera, 1977<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/galessa/2153964137/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/2153964137_807868c892.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/galessa/2153964137/">Polaroid 1000 Camera, 1977</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/galessa/">galessa's plastics</a>.</span></div><p>I'm working on a Polaroid illustration today. Being that I was born in 1977, this model is an appropriate choice. Plus, it's the best looking polaroid in my opinion. Soon to be a wood cut lapel pin, among other happy home items in time for Renegade Craft SF next month, the count down has begun and I'm tackling my master list steadily. <br /><br />I got up early today, go USA! Excited for Saturday's match.<br /><br />-S</p>Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-56575475147598176852010-06-15T19:10:00.000-07:002010-06-15T19:38:43.475-07:00Pearson Maron, I love youI love the work of <a href="http://pearsonmaron.blogspot.com/">Pearson Maron</a>. If feeling a little blue, this is the kind of art that makes it all better. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/40398892/rainbow-factory-duo"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.122380640.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46276689/balloon-factory-pink-green-yellow"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 600px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.142278056.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49477595/abominable-snowman-pin"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 720px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.110463871.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I bought the Abominable Snowman magnet above just now, a little retail therapy goes a long way with me. Perhaps this will enable me to pronounce 'abominable' without the stutter. <br /><br />Around the web:<br />Pearson Maron on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PearsonMaron">Etsy</a><br />Pearson Maron <a href="http://pearsonmaron.blogspot.com/">website</a><br />Pearson Maron on <a href="http://twitter.com/pearsonmaron">Twitter</a>Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-43959673355781489962010-06-15T10:19:00.000-07:002010-06-15T10:32:56.442-07:00Disney Wedding Art for Carly & Kyle<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftyfolk/4703252289/" title="Carly & Kyle - wedding poster art by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4703252289_a48e956788_b.jpg" width="600" alt="Carly & Kyle - wedding poster art" /></a><br /><br />I love doing custom work, I need to do more of it. Got married at Disney World? Then this right up your alley. I'll be listing some different packages in the shop for customized work, but feel free to contact sarah(at)craftyFOLK(dot)org with any ideas or pricing inquiries.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-74269150869031382102010-05-14T12:29:00.001-07:002010-05-14T12:54:02.306-07:00Wood Camera Lapel Pin<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftyfolk/4607236188/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/4607236188_63e5ebb34b.jpg" style="border: solid 0px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/36314452/wood-camera-pin-brown-vintage-leica">Wood Camera Lapel Pin</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/craftyfolk/">craftyFOLK</a>.</span></div><p>I've been quite unfocused this week I feel, only because I have so many ideas I want to execute in time for Renegade SF at the end of July. I'm giving myself the month of May for designing & trying new ideas. Then June and July are about the execution of said ideas that pass the prototype test. <br /><br />I like the fact that you can blog straight from Flickr, I'm testing it out with this post. There aren't any easy html code buttons, but for a basic eye candy post, it's quite nice.</p><br /><br />Update: When posting straight from Flickr there was an unsavory 2px border around the photo. You can remove it by editing the imbedded code to 0px. Yay.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-56519138074151422552010-05-12T11:35:00.000-07:002010-05-12T12:07:26.437-07:00New Fave: The Pin PalsI stumbled upon <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepinpals">The Pin Pals shop</a> via the new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> feature 'Suggested Shops' in my favorites section. I'm enjoying this way of browsing so much more than sifting through the heaps of the not so great. The Pin Pals make handmade goodies from Montreal and I'm smitten with not only the wonderful items, but also the packaging. Fun! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/35631712/cross-stitch-acorn-pendant"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.106293095.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46153906/folk-hair-barrette-green"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.141875222.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/33126814/hair-bow"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.97827601.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43638340/new-folk-large-cross-stitch-pin"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.133455447.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />My birthday is right around the corner and this pin above would be much loved. (hint hint, dear family/friends)<br /><br />Find them around the web-<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepinpals">The Pin Pals Etsy Shop</a><br /><a href="http://thepinpals.typepad.com/">The Pin Pals blog</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pin-Pals/141540253501">The Pin Pals on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/thepinpals">The Pin Pals on Twitter</a><br /><br />I'm going to take advantage of the sunshine today and get some more product photos done. I have notebooks, pocket mirrors & wallets to get in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftyfolk">the shop</a>. Feeling good.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-84600266418928523072010-05-11T11:03:00.000-07:002010-05-11T11:48:03.257-07:00Working and Expanding<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftyfolk/4599385080/" title="craftyFOLKcityPrintPinkWeb by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4599385080_4272c1ef7e_o.jpg" width="600" height="309" alt="craftyFOLKcityPrintPinkWeb" /></a><br />I'm training myself to approach my daily work in a different way. I tend to focus only on the immediate tasks, living/working only in the present doesn't seem to suit my future too well. How am I ever going to reach those loftier goals if I only have my orders filled, workspace organized, inventory at a decent level, etc...? So, I've decided to start working on those "someday" or "wouldn't it be great if" projects even when everything else is not done, because it never is. I've started a list of "awesome things I want to happen" and I'm researching and working on them in tandem with the everyday upkeep. <br /><br />Onwards and upwards!Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-16047399131458024842010-05-02T11:58:00.000-07:002010-05-02T12:15:21.941-07:00Notebooks + Wallets + HandmadeA sneak peek at something new I'm working on, handmade notebooks & vinyl goods with my patterns and illustrations. The first batch of them I sent out for consignment orders, but I'll be adding some in the shop this week. The notebooks are made from all recycled materials too.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftyfolk/4572154984/" title="Notebook - handmade by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4572154984_7b2a0f5cde_o.jpg" width="587" height="440" alt="Notebook - handmade" /></a><br />The inside of the wallet is even better, I'll reveal more this week. My sewing machine has been jammed for a few days, so I'll be performing surgery on it later. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftyfolk/4572123132/" title="Vinyl wallet - Typewriter by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4572123132_143a3ee45a_o.jpg" width="587" alt="Vinyl wallet - Typewriter" /></a>Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-39453501089637128212010-04-30T15:56:00.000-07:002010-04-30T16:17:32.929-07:00Product photos are a lot of workI've just begun a much needed update of product photos. As time goes on, these improve, but gosh they are a lot of work. So I am spacing it out over the next few weeks instead of doing it all at once. I like how using my hand in some shots adds a relative size aspect. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42989952/little-miss-fox-wooden-brooch"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/4566865462_985ac7ce7e_o.jpg" width="587" height="440" alt="Little Miss Fox - woodcut brooch" /></a><br /><br />Time to get back to work getting a few packages ready for the post office. I'm making some notebooks from my new patterns that are turning out amazing. FUNctional indeed.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-14410138810667588282010-04-29T20:38:00.000-07:002010-04-29T21:06:05.805-07:00PintassilgoPrints: fonts & crafts<a href="http://www.pintassilgoprints.com/">PintassilgoPrints</a> are from Brazil and might just be my new favorite find. They are a digital type foundry and handprint studio based in Vitória, Brazil that does exceptional and fun work. <br /><br />The Shining finger puppets, too brilliant for words.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/34187981/jack-and-wendy-and-danny-finger-puppets"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtTzmVTRjcUQnZd_Phu9TRJqWkbg3qsorQVDnPtcvyrheFXSqcPlCxzrnHx8V-7AQAbpwiPknkSNX2fMSXK5y6uIMw6MHTWRdcb1Y5cemoflxTe22kD-T9O6k_U9icmQnl7ARQlANOUs/s400/shining.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465770615065624162" /></a><br /><br />White Stripes. I think getting your own finger puppet is better than an action figure.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39857523/jack-and-meg-finger-puppets"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtG26ikuR5ZoRu15KqRTyt1QraviDU838ogADp1ASfmKBVBYkDNcXSqf3quPL_Z-S4clAe6uqQMmTJ_K-T2u7SYvfLFcr4EeZucDiTOKTAtYXSPbdzVLb3bCyQARmpd1UrXo-Ut4H2ApE/s400/jack&meg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465770425342953234" /></a><br />Visit <a href="http://www.pintassilgoprints.com/">PintassilgoPrints website</a> & <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PintassilgoPrints">Etsy shop</a>.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-47158831167969736102010-04-29T13:27:00.000-07:002010-04-29T15:13:49.317-07:00DIY bunting necklace using scrap leatherA few weekends ago I went to <a href="http://www.scandinaviandesigns.com/">Scandinavian Designs</a> to have a look around. I've always seen the building from the freeway calling my name, but hadn't ventured in there. There was a tray of leather samples in awesome colors and I couldn't resist taking a few home with me (I admit I took 3 of the mustard yellow & orange, in my mind I was rescuing them.) I had a few silver necklaces left over from an Etsy supply purchase that were not the right size for my typewriter necklaces, so I broke out my little hole punch to test if it'd punch through leather, and to my surprise it did. This is the finished product of only about 5 minutes worth of work and the funny part is I get more compliments on this than when I'm wearing a one of kind hand painted piece I labored over lovingly for hours. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftyfolk/4564107082/" title="DIY bunting necklace by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/4564107082_eb832bd9fc_o.jpg" width="587" height="440" alt="DIY bunting necklace" /></a>Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-3400088087974225162010-04-27T12:13:00.000-07:002010-04-27T12:32:58.746-07:00Envelopes & Correspondence<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXeeVLvVHJpgTu_mFPATRmbd1d9VTUVZW1ZUL4tajV64O8Xk06PETQ7OFK6r4buCHFIpKUCDG7TwsfcoJbv6WuBrC9BWXBcqZX7fhKGjwK9e9QbyBi962YP9znf24cl-917S5yI4IXd2I/s1600/envelopeOwls1web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXeeVLvVHJpgTu_mFPATRmbd1d9VTUVZW1ZUL4tajV64O8Xk06PETQ7OFK6r4buCHFIpKUCDG7TwsfcoJbv6WuBrC9BWXBcqZX7fhKGjwK9e9QbyBi962YP9znf24cl-917S5yI4IXd2I/s400/envelopeOwls1web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464901302802099714" /></a><br /><br /><br />I needed some cute way to send off my <a href="http://www.craftyfolk.org/2010/04/owl-stickers-and-freebie-for-blogging.html">freebie owl stickers</a> that would do them justice, a plain security envelope just wasn't cutting it. I printed off 50 of these guys and I'm even using them for bills, which makes paying bills a little less ugly.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6p1Z4eHMAn7cexuU0B1Qj8VaKamX2WhTsDNm1ZDvAmI7guli6C4MyUxvFduq0WUzbMu3-pgMhIEPO5rhqc6KX1T2wfQsz4JLWp2PrVFj-sg8ioXD0KbvPGN2NVTjHNnTyis0XTKcDQF4/s1600/envelopeOwls2web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6p1Z4eHMAn7cexuU0B1Qj8VaKamX2WhTsDNm1ZDvAmI7guli6C4MyUxvFduq0WUzbMu3-pgMhIEPO5rhqc6KX1T2wfQsz4JLWp2PrVFj-sg8ioXD0KbvPGN2NVTjHNnTyis0XTKcDQF4/s400/envelopeOwls2web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464901018366587250" /></a><br /><br />I've had a few secret projects underway that I'd love to share this week. I took photos yesterday, but then realized my memory card wasn't in the camera today, so that'll have to wait.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-88721552714887346442010-04-23T23:14:00.000-07:002010-04-24T12:53:33.707-07:00I have tackled a zipper, this is BIG<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZjkSk6HQK1A-cB0vJ0XepLUOo_iYqBUI9C7qmd3d3-p5FkSD9U32yBeft44Yxw5dro0DQ_PdpE_sLbO1XilGxBe1HSlS3uK0lUYaG3somum6dpClCPlLSKnevqc5OWGPSfHpmmtNaxk/s1600/zipper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZjkSk6HQK1A-cB0vJ0XepLUOo_iYqBUI9C7qmd3d3-p5FkSD9U32yBeft44Yxw5dro0DQ_PdpE_sLbO1XilGxBe1HSlS3uK0lUYaG3somum6dpClCPlLSKnevqc5OWGPSfHpmmtNaxk/s400/zipper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463586005861038210" /></a><br />A sneaky peeky at some new things on the horizon:) This has been on my list of things to learn for quite some time. Done. *Pat on back.* Not bad for my first zipper attempt I must say, though I did sew the key ring in opposite/inside on the first go, but I fixed it. Oh yeah, that's my fabric!<br /><br />p.s. Katie if you're reading this, your package is on it's way with....vinyl!<br /><br />xoSarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-18529186266810331862010-04-23T22:10:00.000-07:002010-04-23T22:54:09.418-07:00Mengsel Design<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4UzCPefIyH5L1NPb7egRjuXiZJrGWpiHilO0z0NRrfObw5HwAtfRdwzvm1e0oo2siIDRcFt3BwpNCUk_MZCEXX-g1TgLn4HF49yeXH-qZVIF9PtSfSozn7gFEa68OkYWJ1BPsOATBsE/s1600/il_fullxfull.136755387.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4UzCPefIyH5L1NPb7egRjuXiZJrGWpiHilO0z0NRrfObw5HwAtfRdwzvm1e0oo2siIDRcFt3BwpNCUk_MZCEXX-g1TgLn4HF49yeXH-qZVIF9PtSfSozn7gFEa68OkYWJ1BPsOATBsE/s400/il_fullxfull.136755387.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463575679524618482" /></a><br /><a href="http://mengseldesign.blogspot.com/">Mengsel Design</a> makes hand screen printed home accessories and I want everything in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mengseldesign">their shop</a>! I was reading<a href="http://www.scoutiegirl.com/2010/04/growing-kicking-my-own-story.html"> this blog post</a> on <a href="http://www.scoutiegirl.com">Scoutie Girl</a> about kicking down doors (which I have a encyclopedia of, but the mental stamina is eluding me today to write words of encouragement that'll make you pump a fist in the air) and my eyes wandered over to an ad on the side. <br /><br />Click.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO1CZ9sZFElPmKge13kEQPFb0o27lDF2HH90cLjzntdvmlEz2I3-vpfPz5JfMGh2YPbRpwBBrkoy0sGojJBL11lqUTlXaA6F66TyPgGxBz4ZB5onPl7ld30dVz08jae5gV4JXDgmHq9eU/s1600/il_fullxfull.121298512.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 369px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO1CZ9sZFElPmKge13kEQPFb0o27lDF2HH90cLjzntdvmlEz2I3-vpfPz5JfMGh2YPbRpwBBrkoy0sGojJBL11lqUTlXaA6F66TyPgGxBz4ZB5onPl7ld30dVz08jae5gV4JXDgmHq9eU/s400/il_fullxfull.121298512.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463575939745783266" /></a><br />Gah. I want these for my kitchen! (Family, friends who are reading this, my birthday is next month, please dull the sting of aging with a wonderful gift from this shop.) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITWiFG3EwwhVYpxWQl3Vw9VOj9gqeHGkk6GTdYERACIocU8OyeSUKZFMAja-Kl4354U0r7Uuhd9UpsI3V8oyb54wR7sJnB467e8drAtiOtovijjNiru9Rccm22qhR7pnO_OQaDWHLtSs/s1600/il_fullxfull.136755100.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITWiFG3EwwhVYpxWQl3Vw9VOj9gqeHGkk6GTdYERACIocU8OyeSUKZFMAja-Kl4354U0r7Uuhd9UpsI3V8oyb54wR7sJnB467e8drAtiOtovijjNiru9Rccm22qhR7pnO_OQaDWHLtSs/s400/il_fullxfull.136755100.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463575829230889426" /></a><br /><br />It's Friday night, I had a laundry date with the hubby, which is our new thing. Sounds depressing but it's actually not, the laundromat is in an awesome area and there are bustling sidewalk cafes, galleries and yogurt shops to visit while your clothes are washing and drying. Not having a washing and dryer isn't too shabby after all. Never mind the days when I'd pay $10 to find a clean pair of underwear. Oh my.<br /><br />Visit the Mengsel <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mengseldesign">Etsy shop here</a> & their <a href="http://mengseldesign.blogspot.com/">blog here</a>.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-20910691262703306492010-04-19T13:55:00.000-07:002010-04-20T22:29:30.945-07:00DIY gift bow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqfx1wLQQirL1LtQdk0Yn-ZQTdTdP2Es9xoUQKQMYmiu9vMiNtOPXOCiwWqUXi88lzzd45_6ZpgUm4rbhs1f8eC-KGcGpFdY1HLgKgdCuof85ZH6npANa4exzLpSp7flcVmoHkQwjoWgs/s1600/packagingBow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqfx1wLQQirL1LtQdk0Yn-ZQTdTdP2Es9xoUQKQMYmiu9vMiNtOPXOCiwWqUXi88lzzd45_6ZpgUm4rbhs1f8eC-KGcGpFdY1HLgKgdCuof85ZH6npANa4exzLpSp7flcVmoHkQwjoWgs/s400/packagingBow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462458079606528322" /></a><br />I stumbled upon this <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2009/10/make-gift-bow-from-magazine-page.html">DIY gift bow tutorial</a> on <a href="http://www.howaboutorange.blogspot.com">How About Orange</a> this morning and knew I had to try it with some of my own prints. Here is my first attempt, a little sloppy I must say, but that's because I'm a lazy measurer and following directions isn't my forte. But after a few tries they'll be perfect in time for some Mother's Day gifts and I think I might make a bunch with my logo and patterns for Renegade Craft Fair SF as gift wrap freebies. <br /><br />"That seems like a lot of work for a bow" husband says. Yep, I like tedious craftiness to distract me from the growing ToDo's of serious work/goals that need my attention thank you. Sometimes you have to drop everything and make a damn bow from scratch.<br /><br />Keep on makin',<br />SarahSarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-89444504967429409062010-04-18T06:17:00.000-07:002010-04-18T16:09:38.180-07:00Owl fabric in the making<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcBXh31DyRFxinfmgW0yVVa-qrXbynt9yjfpEKVeV_ffKLn0HggfugGVbJ2iRHTkPayHCOhABdByQDuyWcqlPMxd9faR9yrv-mLBSrNKiK-Fd3ekzQMBfM1UWw1ZhWwqUXJ1oxopr3tfI/s1600/owlPatternWebLogo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcBXh31DyRFxinfmgW0yVVa-qrXbynt9yjfpEKVeV_ffKLn0HggfugGVbJ2iRHTkPayHCOhABdByQDuyWcqlPMxd9faR9yrv-mLBSrNKiK-Fd3ekzQMBfM1UWw1ZhWwqUXJ1oxopr3tfI/s400/owlPatternWebLogo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461296062189360210" /></a><br /><br />I've been working on some more fabric designs for my <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/craftyfolk">Spoonflower</a> page. I got my large sample swatch print out for proofing and I need to readjust some of the colors and the pattern sizing, especially for the typewriters. I'm going to have different size patterns available I think. There is also a San Francisco based company called <a href="http://www.dpi-sf.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=133&Itemid=90">DPI</a> that I'm going to check out, they also do print by the yard with no minimum. I ordered a sample swatch book to check out the quality of the fabric. <br /><br />One tip for you Spoonflower peeps designing your own fabric- I just ordered a fat quarter of the Linen-Cotton Canvas, my design repeat was fairly small, each typewriter about 1.5 inches (line drawing), the weave of the fabric was bigger than the design lines could handle, so the result was blurry looking, not good! I'm betting if I got the same size pattern printed on the quilting weight fabric or any flat small weave, it would have been beautiful and crisp. All my swatches came out beautifully as far as the print quality on the quilting weight, so I'm waiting until I figure out the sizing till I make the typewriters available. I've had lots of inquiries, so I just want to be sure it's all squared before you buy. <br /><br />Over and out.Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-63936948784434776472010-04-17T18:44:00.000-07:002010-04-17T19:13:03.970-07:00Renegade Handmade SF<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFESImI25DEdkKM0avpPMV0xAWkmv27o_eM9TT90T1S6BwhFIElgBu3WatAgmej3NMSpP072EKMCX2U_y-nox8J6MxOPbvhrDzWNnQpTE8myQk36YE8RPJlA6ni6Dl4s9dnLgP9UtQus/s1600/renegadeLargePic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFESImI25DEdkKM0avpPMV0xAWkmv27o_eM9TT90T1S6BwhFIElgBu3WatAgmej3NMSpP072EKMCX2U_y-nox8J6MxOPbvhrDzWNnQpTE8myQk36YE8RPJlA6ni6Dl4s9dnLgP9UtQus/s400/renegadeLargePic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461293658487097922" /></a><br />I decided to apply for the San Francisco <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.renegadecraft.com/" title="Renegade Craft Fair" rel="homepage">Renegade Craft Fair</a> this year. This was the first time I applied and was prepared to throw down a large chunk of change for a booth. I was all butterflies and nerves till I got the great news that craftyFOLK was indeed accepted. This is going to be a big, huge, ginormous 2 day event (July 31st & Aug 1st) and I'm grateful I have both my husband and mom there to help. I like having something big to work towards and my goal is to have at least 100 different products available in <a href="http://www.craftyfolk.etsy.com">my shop</a> and for my booth. Let the fun hard work begin.<br /><br />Anyone else going to be there selling or shopping? Leave a comment, I'd love to meet other makers!Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-65696524438382979932010-04-02T21:57:00.000-07:002010-05-04T14:34:03.434-07:00Owl Stickers and a freebie for blogging<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44037791" title="Owl Illustrated Stickers by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4485785018_52b6b1da6d_o.jpg" width="578" height="478" alt="Owl Illustrated Stickers" /></a><br /><br />These cute and colorful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44037791">Owl Stickers</a> are new in my shop. A few more designs coming soon, specifically Moog stickers. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />*Freebie Alert*<br />Want a set of 12 of these owl stickers for free? Follow these steps!<br /><br />1. blog about craftyFOLK (short and sweet is fine)<br /> -include a photo of your favorite craftyFOLK item in the post<br /> -a link back to my Etsy shop (www.craftyFOLK.etsy.com)<br /><br />2. email me your blog link and mailing address -sarah(at)craftyFOLK.org</span><br /><br />I'll cover the postage and send you stickers! International & US welcome. I get the word out and you get some free product. Awesome. Spread the word, tweet it up.<br /><br />UPDATE: This is an ongoing thing, don't be shy:) I'll mark it here if it's not available anymore. <br /><br />Best,<br />SarahSarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-16182688841565768392010-03-30T13:58:00.000-07:002010-03-30T14:14:20.152-07:00Typewriter mugs, now in the shop<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43825655"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4476716071_2d58953a44.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Typewriter Mug" /></a><br /><br />New <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43825655">typewriter mugs</a> in the shop! <br /><br />From my own typewriter illustrated design, a unique mug to brighten your morning and work day. Perfect for anyone who is a writer or just spends too much time on the computer (like me).<br /><br />-11 oz coffee mug (perfect size)<br />-3.75 x 3.25 (9.5 x 8.25cm) not including handle<br />-comfortable 'C' handle for a cozy grip<br />-design wraps fully around the cup with craftyFOLK logo<br />-bright lime yellow, red and light blue on white ceramic<br />-dishwasher/microwave safe<br />-professionally printed<br />-vibrant color<br />-great giftSarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115948932719998136.post-66924298612320571292010-03-25T22:59:00.000-07:002010-03-25T23:09:10.216-07:00New Postcards, Moog and TypewritersWell, I'm love with these. From my own illustrations, these postcards are now available in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftyfolk">shop</a> for all you correspondence needs. How unique!<br /><br />Set of 5 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43522503">Moog postcards</a>. <br />Set of 5 <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43522037">Typewriter postcards</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43522037" title="Typewriter Postcards by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4464329446_406452998b_o.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Typewriter Postcards" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43522503" title="Moog Postcards by craftyFOLK, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4464329476_2d3c4fda47_o.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Moog Postcards" /></a>Sarah Golden/craftyFOLKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216013795570512412noreply@blogger.com2