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March 13, 2011Time To SHOP (local)
November 25, 2010
Turkey 4 U at SLCitizen
I know you haven’t finished digesting your turkey yet. But that’s not what matters. What matters is that it is finally, officially time to SHOP! Holiday gifts await you, and we have your shopping local guide, right here.
Our friends at Local First are celebrating Buy Local week tomorrow through December 3. They want you to spend 10 minutes learning about local, share it with 10 people and then spend just a measly 10 percent of your holiday budget locally.
Shopping local makes a difference for the world around us. Support the local shops that make our town cool. Buy from an artist or crafter so they can go buy more supplies and continue making work. But I think the best reason was explained to me by my friend Adam:
This year I’m prepping for my first Christmas as a married man,” says Adam Bramwell, local shopper. “For Mother’s Day, my wife and I visited three local shops one morning and it was super fun, a great experience. The Mother’s Day gift went over huge and so I’m hoping to gain brownie points by buying my wife a unique Christmas gift from a local shop.
Adam’s reason for shopping local: be unique, give something unforgettable and have fun.
And now we are going to make it easy for you. Here is a list of upcoming fun holiday boutiques where you can get your Santa on in a holly jolly local way:BB
The Hive Black Friday Extravaganze
Friday, November 26 · 10:00am – 10:00pm
At the Hive Gallery/Trolley Square (2nd Floor)
Artistic gifts, trunk show and Free Coffee.
All paintings will be on sale.
Holiday Open House
November 26, 27 and Dec 4 2010
Come visit your favorite artists along Spring City’s Historic Main Street
Joe Bennion, Spring City Arts Gallery and Sophie’s Black Sheep Gallery
Holiday Trunk Show
November 27th 1pm-5pm
312 N. Chicago St (940 West)
Salt Lake City, UT
Beehive Bazaar
The craft event is moving back to its homeland at the Women’s Art Center, where our niece got married in August. It’s so cute.
Thursday, December 2 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m
Friday, December 3, 10 am to 10 pm
Saturday, December 4. 10 am to 8 pm
Get more deets at www.beehivebazaar.com
Look for crafts from our friends Carrie Poulsen, Sonya Evans, Suzanne Clements, Dallas Russell and Todd’s beloved sister, Tonya Vistaunet!
Craft Sabbath Holiday Boutiques
December 5 and 12
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Main Library Downtown
Santa will pop in. Local artist will have everything from jewelry to soap. Two refugee families will join with their wares. And artduh.com will be there vending, too!
www.craftsabbath.com
Mindy Mae’s Market-
December 10th & 11th
Destination Homes Pleasant Fields Model
1375 west Pleaseant View Drive
Pleasant View, UT 84404
The People’s Market Holiday Boutique at Trolley Square.
December 11 and 19
Noon to 8 p.m.
www.slcpeoplesmarket.org
They have chocolate and a food stamps program, both!
And now for my list of my fav shops you should visit for holiday shopping, after you craft it up at these boutiques: SL Citizen, Uptown Cheapskate, Miscy’s Boutique, Q Clothing, Slowtrain, Signed and Numbered and Dr. Volz’s Comics. And if you’re up for a bit of a road trip, please go see our friend Joe Bennion in Spring City. His pottery is my fav!
A few cute gift ideas:
Texting Gloves - Q
Marsupial Stuffed Monsters - Frosty Darling
Swami Lamps at Retro Rose
Can a Crystal make me Cat Woman?
October 14, 2010
Red Jasper
Rose Quartz
Theory has it that the right crystal can make you rich, deflect assholes, heal that bad knee and put your mind into overdrive. I want one that makes me into Cat Woman! I’ve even read that crystals were used under the sea in Atlantis!
One of our favorite people in the world, Ashlee Vilos Prentice of Transfusion Hype Dance Co, has recently introduced us to the healing power of crystals. Now, I’m not sure what to think about it, but I’ll try almost anything.
Here’s a little overview to the crystals, from my perspective and in my own words. Some say crystal healing is a science and others say it is magic. As for me, I’ll take the magic.
Crystal healing becomes art when Ashlee selects a shape and turns it into jewelry, turning it into a portable doctor’s office hanging around your neck. Take that, health care reform!
Moonstone
The first important thing in regard to crystals is the shape. Our crystal expert, Ashlee, prefers the Merkaba, or star shape. Why? Because it can give you a force field of course! Force fields are not just for Jem, He-man and Thunder Cats any more. The second important thing is the type of stone, described below. Here’s the stones she likes working with and their “magical” power:
Rose Quartz – Sick of Hungry Man TV dinners consumed alone while watching Law and Order reruns? Get a Rose Quartz and attract a hot guy or gal, and recover from that bad break-up. Sexual healing!
Moonstone- Let’s face it, at that time of the month we all get a little cranky. So get a moon stone. It will also give you ESP!
Bloodstone- Find yourself in Satan’s grip? Bloodstone is the answer, it dispels evil. And once you get it, you will want to throw all your Black Sabbath and Judas Priest tapes in the trash.
Amethyst- Are you stumbling through life drunk? Throwing up on your friends? Amethyst, it’s not just purple, it helps you recover from addiction.
Amythest
Agate- Cat got your tongue? Can’t think of what to say when someone cuts in front of you in the lunch line? Agate will heal your anger and help you speak up. Soon the words, “No Butt,” will be bursting from your lips.
Aventurine- This is the get-rich-quick stone. Nuff said.
White Jasper- The Eff You stone, it deflects negativity and sends those naysayers packing.
Smokey Quartz- Term paper due? Big presentation tomorrow? Cops caught on to your Ponzi scheme? Smokey quartz relieves stress and instills calm.
Clear Quartz- Is your energy constipated? Clear quartz is your energy laxative.
Labradorite- ‘Imagine all the people,” this stone enhances your imagination and makes John Lennon proud.
Ashlee’s beautiful crystal necklaces rang in price from $15 to $23. Drop us a note if you want us to make an introduction.
White Jasper
Clear Quartz
It’s Fall Fashion, Duh.
August 31, 2010
The Sole Meaning of Life is to Serve Humanity
My favorite thing about this time of year is watching the quality of the light change, when the harsh rays of summer give way to the indirect yellow-orange light of autumn. But my second favorite thing about fall is trading the white linen pants and bejeweled flip flops for knee-high tube socks, boots, tweeds, hoodies and woolens. Yeah! I love fall fashion! And of course, at artduh.com, we wanted to bring you our favorite handmade (and some vintage) picks to wear this season. Since you pretty much have to spend money on your fall wardrobe, you might as well wear a work of art, right? Right! Here we go, our favs:
Salt Lake Citizen facebook.com | SaltLakeCitizen
This is one of our favorite local shops, owned by our friends Lindsay and Bob Frendt. They carry my FAVORITE thing for fall: skirts by Cory Bushman. Cory hand embroiders skirts with great (not cheesy) quotes and images. Wear one and watch people walk circles around you to read the quotes. This shop also has cute embellished hats by Jenn Davis and a must-have for fall, huge cocktail rings. The bigger the ring, the better. SL Citizen also carries lots of stuff by one of our favorite local designers, Jordan Halversen. And of course, every little girl (or silly grown man) needs a Grimmleigh’s headband. Put a monster flower in your hair!
 Cory Skirt - photo by Eva Jorgensen |
 Jenn Davis Hats |
 Cocktail Rings |
 Grimmleighs Headband |
Next up we have fun fashions by the Craft Sabbath artists. Craft Sabbath is a monthly event held at the Main Downtown Library between 1 and 5 p.m. The next event will be on September 12. These artists include Sonya Evans from The Full Spectrum, Kali Mellus of bykali and Suzanne Clements of Sorry Clementine (the black and pink hoodie is mine, I call it!!!). These ladies also sell on Etsy, so check them out there.
The Full Spectrum etsy.com | thefullspectrum
 Moth Hoodie |
 Venus Fly Trap Tunic |
Kali Mellus etsy.com | bykali
 Square Leaves Quilt Style Buckle |
 Autumn Maple on Black |
Suzanne Clements etsy.com | sorryclementine
 Girl-style Black hoodie |
 Fun Fall Brown and Green Hoodie |
We couldn’t do justice to the SLC fashion scene without including one of my favorite designers, Jordan Halversen. He sells locally at two fun shops, the Hive at Trolley Square and Salt Lake Citizen. His one of a kind designs are so gorgeous, well-made, and unique that you will be guaranteed to be sporting the most interesting duds at any occasion. Here goes, our favorite’s of Jordan’s fall pieces.
 Jordan H's black western and 2 toned pants |
 Purple Western Wear |
And then we have just a couple of Jordan’s creations too cute not to share. . . though these are not exclusive to the autumn season. I so want the “Oh VD” top. LOVE IT!!! And we aren’t sure what Emily and her crew are doing in the Hive that requires the constant rinsing and line-drying of enough underpants for any young men’s choir . But we sure hope they have fun doing it!
 O VD! Pink |
 Jordan's Undies on a Clothesline |
Uncle Alfred’s Buttons
August 10, 2010
Uncle Alfred's Buttons
Cream Button Necklace
Uncle Alfred was a New Englander who left behind many things when he died in 1994, including a large pickle jar full of buttons. In about 1996, the button collection fell into the hands of my good friend, Carrie de Azevedo Poulsen when she helped out at Alfred’s great-niece’s sale for his estate.
Maybe it’s strange to blog about something as simple as a jar of buttons. But, for a traditional crafter and fashion lover, a gigantic jar of buttons that dates back for decades brings me both endless ideas and a feeling of reverent appreciation.
Long Necklace w/Buttons
Most of Alfred’s buttons are very masculine. Maybe he snipped them off long underwear, dress shirts, coats, and military garments as they headed to the rag bin. Carrie tried to keep Uncle Alfred’s button jar whole for many years. Like a vinyl record collection, she felt Uncle Alfred had gathered the buttons together to become a unified work. But then one day, Carrie, who felts and recycles old sweaters, came across many fibers in blacks, grays, browns and tweeds. And she decided the time to use some of Uncle Alfred’s buttons had come.
Tweeds and Blacks
Uncle Alfred was a trailblazer for the do-it-yourself movement. He built solar panels on his roof and painted his home silver for the reflective properties. He sewed and mended his own clothes, was involved in the early environmental movement, shunned red meat, drank only water and was known for growing beautiful roses. Carrie describes him as the “quintessential old Yankee bachelor.” And we love him because he saved each and every button he ever came across.
Alfred’s great-niece, Kristin wrote the following to Carrie about her great-uncle and his historic button collection, after hearing about this blog post:
“Uncle Alfred lived to be about 96. He lived in Ashburnham, MA, and was never married, never had any kids. He was an inventor, an artist, a gardener, and was interested in just about everything. He loved to collect things like art, music, flowers, postcards, and the buttons that you have. He loved to paint, water colors were his favorite medium. He spent a lot of time in his garage/workshop building and creating.”
Button, button, whose got the. . .
Craft Lake City is coming up on August 14 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Gallivan Avenue in downtown Salt Lake. Carrie will be there with her gorgeous felted flowers, garlands (my favorite), birds nest jewelry and headbands, and most importantly, many pieces made from Uncle Alfred’s buttons. If you see cream, grey, tan and brown buttons stitched or beaded together, chances are you are looking at a piece of a New England gentleman’s history. Don’t miss your chance to support art and add it to your collection.
For more about Carrie, visit www.etsy.com | bigbrownhouse
For details on Craft Lake City, visit craftlakecity.com
Artists Announced for Craft Lake City
July 6, 2010
Oh my hell, I WANT this jacket by Teresa Flowers!
Isabell's Umbrella Wrestler
About a week ago, the giant (but 100% local) SLC alternative craft fair, Craft Lake City, announced the artists they have accepted to vend at the August 14th show. Todd and I were excited to see some familiar names on the list including Kali Mellus, Sonya Evans, and an artist we were just introduced to at Beehive Bazaar in May, Colt Bowden. We actually bought one of Colt’s pieces, which I love because he sewed with a sewing machine right onto his pen and ink drawing. Zig zag stitch, in case you were wondering.
Colt Bowden's Hunch Huddle
That being said, we were equally excited to see TONS of artists we have yet to meet. We will also be vending at the event with Todd’s screenprinted shirts, tons of posters he’s created for local events, and I’m working hard to produce some new crochet work. But, I can promise you we will also be spending a lot of time running around meeting new artists. We hope you will too.
To see the complete list of Craft Lake City vendors, visit craftlakecity.com/artists, and if you see a vendor you love, drop us a comment and tell us about it!
Happy crafting,
Anna and Todd
Craft Lake City
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Gallivan Center
2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
www.craftlakecity.com
The Artist I Want to be When I Grow Up – Kali Mellus
June 15, 2010
Kali's Belt Buckles
Kali's Headbands
For the most part, I like being who I am and when I have time to craft, I like the things I make. I’ve had fun with bullets, embroidery, paper mache, food crafting and best of all, I can crochet like a mother. But there is an artist in town, that I envy so much, I wish I could do what she does. She makes things from rusty nails, straight pins, plaster, resin and all kinds of things that are foreign to me. Fortunately, I’ve amassed a HUGE collection of her art. I have belt buckles, necklaces, rings and I’ve given her pieces as gifts to almost all of my friends. And I have every intention of collecting more of her pieces. Here it is, my interview with my favorite Salt Lake City artist, Kali Mellus.
Kali's Rings
1 ) Describe for us what you make, and what got you started making jewelry?
Currently I’m making a variety of buckles, rings, recycled leather bracelets, leather belts, headbands, chunky beaded necklaces and pendants. I think that’s all of it for now but tomorrow’s another day. I’ve always been a crafty kid for as long as I can remember. I began selling beaded necklaces on the playground in the 6th grade to support my habit. Habit of buying more art and craft supplies.
2 ) Tell us what materials you like to use. Your materials are very interesting!
I can go most anyplace and find material to use in my work. My materials vary from nature, scraps, throw away items and most anything from the hardware store. Currently my favorite material is masking tape. The possibilities are endless.
3 ) What inspires your choice of materials?
I’m inspired by everyday life and activities. For example we did some home updates and I found a new love and appreciation for plaster. That remodel inspired my line of ‘rock’ headbands and necklaces.
Owl
4 ) Tell us what you have been making lately that’s new? And don’t forget to mention the Halloween masks, Ballet West shoes, “rock” looking new stuff, rings etc. And anything new we haven’t seen.
Some completely new projects for me have been monster and animal masks. I made a few of them for Halloween last year and plan on making more after festival season. Also the headbands are a new venture for me as well. I didn’t intend on adding headbands to my line but all the cards accidentally fell into place with that project. I try to add something new as often as I can.
5 )We’ve also noticed you’ve been getting more colorful. Tell us about that. I love the yellow, turquoise and purple you have been using.
Looking back my colors where quite muted compared to now. Add in a few more years of experience with the bright beautiful colors of nature and there you have it, lots of color.
Walrus
6 ) Tell us what local artist you like and what you have hanging on your own walls at home. We have been to your house and love your choices.
The latest piece of artwork I’ve obtained was from Miss Amanda from Lost Art Tattoo. It’s a watercolor painting of a little bird and hangs in my work shop. She was at Craft Sabbath last month and I couldn’t resist her little painting. I also have a unique piece of freakish wall art sculpture entitled “Sexy Cyclops” done by Ben Thomas. That piece was slobbering my name when I came across it at last years Craft Lake City. I also have a variety of prints from local artists such as Fletcher Booth, Kelsey Barrera and of course Leia Bell.
Wolf
7 ) You had a studio on Pierpont for quite a while (where we first met you). How have things been going for you since you moved off Pierpont? Do you miss it?
Its been over 2 years now since I moved from Pierpont. I have so many fond memories of the place, the people and the Gallery Strolls. I do miss certain things about Pierpont but I absolutely love where I’m at now. I have a huge work shop connected to the back of the house that over looks a golf course. I feel like we’re in the country. Quite a contrast from living downtown but it suites us perfectly.
8 ) Tell us what festivals you have slated for the summer and where we can find you and buy your stuff.
I’ve signed on to a most of the Park Silly Sunday Market dates along with Craft Sabbath and hopefully Craft Lake City and the Avenues Street Fair. I also have an etsy store @ www.bykali.etsy.com.
