The Creative Cookie

Partnering at ArtMart {2010}

Last Saturday I spent the day with, my partner (and partner:), kamau three blocks from our apartment at ArtMart, an arts & crafts street fair, on Lincoln Road in Brooklyn.

This was our first year as vendors and we had so much fun. We shared a snug table, ate cookies, drank coffee, and chatted with visitors as they came by to look at our creations--his walking tour and photography & my zine, recycled notebooks, and bookmarks. Here are a few friendly faces who dropped by throughout the day...

yay! the first sale--a bookmark...

renee and a Black Gotham bookmark w/ info about kamau's walking tour

a girl and a bunny:)
a cute kid who stopped by for a cookie
a fab couple w/ similar interest as us--DIY, fashion, and photography...
our neighbor, Amber reading Easily inspired--the Creative Cookie zine!!
photos: © kamau ware, 2010

handmade zines

Earlier this week we were hard at work in the studio cutting, punching, and binding...be on the lookout for my first handmade zine, Easily inspired!

photos : © kamau ware, 2010

Renegade Craft Fair Brooklyn {2010}

This past weekend McCarren Park was invaded by hundreds of indie artists during the 6th annual Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn. I have to admit, I was a wee bit overwhelmed; the fair was larger than what I imagined. In addition to having oodles of amazing artsy items, there were workshops, activities, and giveaways; I was like a kid in a candy store. I nabbed a gorgeous print from illustrator Kate Sutton, a fancy business card holder from one of my favorite bloggers Jamila, over at 11:11 Enterprises, and of course a few photos of artists' work. Take a look:  

  

the Renegade Owl has been the mascot for the fair since it started; its inspiration was a vintage burlap tapestry

Kate Sutton // the illustrator that I brought the print from (she also illustrated the artwork for the fair, including the buttons pictured above)

Lucky Me Beads

redraven studios

subu, inc.

 

photosynthesis

11:11 Enterprises // can you guess which business card holder I picked?

photo : © Lesley Williams, 2010

Wheelie Cool Bikes, pt. 2

Crochet covered bike on the Lower East Side...wheelie cool art, but not very practical. 

photos: lesley williams, © 2010

Workspace

photo: lesley williams, © 2010

Fun with Felt

photos : Lesley Williams, © 2010

Anna Sui / Fall 2010

Known for her rebellious, edgy, punk perspective on feminine styles Anna Sui pays ode to the arts & crafts movement with her latest collection. I've always been in awe of her elaborate embellishments and vintage references and her Fall 2010 collection is no exception. Anna introduced amazing frames, patterned stockings, and jewelry inspired by Michigan, Anna's home State, from designer Erickson Beamon. See more looks in our photo album. 

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photos : © Lesley Williams, 2010

Told You Sew

My cat loves it when I sew. Today when I walked into my studio, this is where she was.

 

photos : © Lesley Williams, 2010

Creative Cookie :: Etsy Store

before: fabric scraps
after: cute accessories

Soon I'll be adding several item into my Etsy store (yay)!!! Each accessory is:

• handmade by me
• made with rescued/recycled materials (colorful silks, cottons, lace, spandex, knits, upholstery fabrics, etc.)
• vintage inspired (many items have vintage embellishments)

All orders will come packaged in a recycled gift-box with a bow made from fabric scraps (my favorite material). 

I'll be donating 20% from each item sold to an arts-focused youth-serving nonprofit. If you have an organization in mind, let me know. 

comer sushi y coser, todo es querer

It's exhilarating to teach friends how to something you love! Here are photos of Cat & Laura sewing for the first time, today, at my place. So much fun.

p.s. thanks so much Kamau for taking these fab photos and making us sushi while we worked!

Nina ready to get the party started

 

cutting, pinning, and ironing

 

 

sewing

We're done already, wow?

It's a bag & a hat

give me a sec...I gotta find it in my new bag...

 

Our instructor rocks!

photos: © Kamau Ware, 2009

Felt Balls

Felt balls from Fiber Notion my favorite craft store!

Fiber Notion is only 50 fans away from having 100. Join the Fiber Notion fan page on Facebook to see other great notions and fabrics weekly (if you have not already).

photo: © Lesley Williams, 2009