Monday, September 15, 2014
Friday, July 25, 2014
Portland! The Renegade Mini Market Craft Fair is Coming!
Hello, folks!
I'm thrilled to be on the roster for the Renegade Craft Fair's first-ever Renegade Portland Mini Market. I've been a fan of Renegade since its early days when my sister, Mandalanda, sold her goods at one their first LA events.
It's gonna be a good time with so many fab makers, so I hope I see you Portlanders there!
I'm thrilled to be on the roster for the Renegade Craft Fair's first-ever Renegade Portland Mini Market. I've been a fan of Renegade since its early days when my sister, Mandalanda, sold her goods at one their first LA events.
It's gonna be a good time with so many fab makers, so I hope I see you Portlanders there!
Renegade Craft Fair
Portland Mini Market
August 9+10, Noon-6pm
Rejuvenation at SE 6th St.
Between SE Salmon St. and SE Taylor St.
Cheers,
Angela
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Seattle Times Sunday Market Blog
Check out a recent post on Knuckle Kiss by Bree Coven Brown on The Seattle Times Sunday Market Blog! The Sunday Market's Locavore series spotlights locally made products.
This write up features the Campfire Charm Necklace, hand-cut from silver fill or brass. Read about it here and get your own handcrafted campfire pendant from my Etsy shop!
xox,
Angela
This write up features the Campfire Charm Necklace, hand-cut from silver fill or brass. Read about it here and get your own handcrafted campfire pendant from my Etsy shop!
xox,
Angela
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Summer Show Roster
Every Pacific Northwest resident knows our beloved summers are a thing to savor. Even the vampire types have to admit: after nine months in a state of damp grayness, it feels amazing to reconnect with the sun.
One of my favorite ways to sun-dose is at outdoor art and craft fairs, swap meets, farmer's markets. At a good bazaar there's always something delightfully weird or interesting to see.
They're prime for people watching, engaging the senses, and checking out local and handcrafted products, edibles, artists, and performers. Looking for shows to attend? Here's where I'll be this summer:
Punk Rock Flea Market
The PRFM website describes some of the treasures you'll find at the event: arts, crafts, comic books, belt buckles, bike parts, jewelry, vintage clothing, fine furniture, stereo equipment, jams and jellies, bras and panties, cakes and cookies, tools, magazines, records, musical instruments, zippo lighters, walking shoes, smoking accessories, and untold riches of punk rock paraphernalia....Our “Punk Rock” name refers as much to the DIY spirit of the event as it does to any particular music or lifestyle.
The first time I sold Knuckle Kiss Jewelry was at PRFM. KK has had a couple of growth spurts since then, so I'm thrilled to return with new pieces. I'll be there with some Knuckle Kiss standards, samples and one-offs, sale items, cheap jewelry supplies, and even some never-worn and gently used shoes and clothes.
Grab a drink while you're at it and stay for the bands. I hear Bucharest Drinking Team will be there and they are worth seeing. Entry is a buck with proceeds benefiting the Low Income Housing Institute. I'll be vending with artist and pal Rocio Arreguin.
Punk Rock Flea Market @ Underground Events Center in Belltown. Saturday, June 7th, noon-10pm (but we'll be leaving earlier in the evening).
24th Annual Shoreline Arts Festival
This free, kid-friendly community event has something for everyone: an artist marketplace, performances, hands-on art and demos, a food court, and cultural exhibits, including the 18th Annual Philippine Festival.
This will be my first time vending at this event, so come by and say hello!
Shoreline Arts Festival @ Shoreline Center. June 28 & 29, Sat 10am-6pm & Sun 10am-5pm.
Urban Craft Uprising Wholesale Event
If you're a store owner or buyer, you'll want to beat the weekend UCU crowd and come to this free one-day event.
It's only open to wholesale buyers, so if you know any shops carrying high quality, independently produced goods, send them to UCU! Advanced registration required.
Urban Craft Uprising Wholesale Event @ Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Monday, July 14th, 10am-4pm.
Hope to see you at one of these events. And don't forget the sunscreen!
xo,
Angela
One of my favorite ways to sun-dose is at outdoor art and craft fairs, swap meets, farmer's markets. At a good bazaar there's always something delightfully weird or interesting to see.
They're prime for people watching, engaging the senses, and checking out local and handcrafted products, edibles, artists, and performers. Looking for shows to attend? Here's where I'll be this summer:
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| www.punkrockfleamarketseattle.com |
The PRFM website describes some of the treasures you'll find at the event: arts, crafts, comic books, belt buckles, bike parts, jewelry, vintage clothing, fine furniture, stereo equipment, jams and jellies, bras and panties, cakes and cookies, tools, magazines, records, musical instruments, zippo lighters, walking shoes, smoking accessories, and untold riches of punk rock paraphernalia....Our “Punk Rock” name refers as much to the DIY spirit of the event as it does to any particular music or lifestyle.
The first time I sold Knuckle Kiss Jewelry was at PRFM. KK has had a couple of growth spurts since then, so I'm thrilled to return with new pieces. I'll be there with some Knuckle Kiss standards, samples and one-offs, sale items, cheap jewelry supplies, and even some never-worn and gently used shoes and clothes.
Grab a drink while you're at it and stay for the bands. I hear Bucharest Drinking Team will be there and they are worth seeing. Entry is a buck with proceeds benefiting the Low Income Housing Institute. I'll be vending with artist and pal Rocio Arreguin.
Punk Rock Flea Market @ Underground Events Center in Belltown. Saturday, June 7th, noon-10pm (but we'll be leaving earlier in the evening).
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| www.shorelinearts.net |
This free, kid-friendly community event has something for everyone: an artist marketplace, performances, hands-on art and demos, a food court, and cultural exhibits, including the 18th Annual Philippine Festival.
This will be my first time vending at this event, so come by and say hello!
Shoreline Arts Festival @ Shoreline Center. June 28 & 29, Sat 10am-6pm & Sun 10am-5pm.
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| www.urbancraftuprising.com |
If you're a store owner or buyer, you'll want to beat the weekend UCU crowd and come to this free one-day event.
It's only open to wholesale buyers, so if you know any shops carrying high quality, independently produced goods, send them to UCU! Advanced registration required.
Urban Craft Uprising Wholesale Event @ Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Monday, July 14th, 10am-4pm.
Hope to see you at one of these events. And don't forget the sunscreen!
xo,
Angela
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Wildfang!
Portland-based retailer WILDFANG is currently carrying a selection of Knuckle Kiss double finger rings! I think they add a lady-like toughness to Wildfang's signature tomboy style.
The Wildfang website is always evolving with fresh product and new lookbooks to inspire your wardrobe. Check it out and, if you're in Portland, visit their brick and mortar shop!
Photos from wildfang.com
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Knuckle Kiss on NuBe News
Seattle retailer NuBe Green came by Knuckle Kiss HQ recently to talk shop. Read about inspiration and creative processes for Knuckle Kiss and check out some studio pics on the NuBe Blog.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Holiday Season Recap: Part II,Crafty Wonderland
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Ben and I enjoyed our time in Portland last month!
Before setting up for Crafty Wonderland, we visited Amelia, a fab shop on Alberta street that carries some Knuckle Kiss pieces.
And while we were in the area, we enjoyed some epic, belt-busting, biscuity, gravy'd towers of heart-stopping delight (see right) at Pine State Biscuits.
After setting up our booth, we visited with friends who took us to Bollywood Theater, which serves small plates of Indian street food. It was so delicious I forgot to snap the obligatory food pic.
When we weren't sating our Portland food cravings, we were over at Crafty Wonderland. I'm so happy we had the opportunity to take part! It's a beast of a show and the organizers do a fantastic job putting it together and coordinating the 200+ vendors. Big props to the Crafty Wonderland crew.
So many cool customers and supporters of handmade and indie design! So many covetable wares from amazing vendors!
We treated ourselves to a few things, which I'm sharing pics of below because they are awesome and I think you'd like them.
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| Set up on Friday evening. The show took place in a huge hall the Oregon Convention Center. |
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| Mid set up....See that Urban Cheese craft booth? I have a cheese-making sample from them that I need to try. |
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| I bought some sturdy poles for my dip-dyed drapes. I have my mind on dying another backdrop for summer because I am a crazy person with a Rit-Dye obsession (ask me about my wedding decor). |
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| Some of my favorite new pieces (L to R): Crushed Pyrite Ring, Tekton Ring, Crushed Pyrite Studs, Soft Spike Double Ring |
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| Horizon Rings |
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| All of the Santa Clauses came to visit. |
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| A well-deserved gin & tonic |
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| This drawing made by one of the kid vendors is my favorite purchase. |
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| Detail of a gem & crystal print by Scout & Whistle |
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| Leather and Pendelton wool bags by Appetite The sisters who create Appetite graciously accepted a jewelry trade for these bags. So cool (the bags and the sisters)! |
And that's it for now, ya'll! Thanks for reading.
Cheers,
Angela
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