Third's a charm (10A Alabama Handmade Art Fair)

It doesn't mean that if we've done this twice before that we are used to it.  We still get excited, nervous and anxious all at the same time.  And of course there's that element of stress in coming up with new products.  However, for this fair we have decided to keep our cool and just concentrate on new covers for our journals.  Also, we have decided not to scan our new covers and post it here...you might say it's part of keeping our cool (actually, we really don't have time to scan and post).  So, here's a teaser of what you can find at the artefact booth tomorrow and sunday (that is if it's not sold out by saturday afternoon...yabang ba?):

1) critters, bingo and bike magnets
2) last 6 tiki notes
3) wooden clips (with and without magnet)
4) wishy washy bottles
5) gift tags
6) gift kits
7) and of course our bestseller, our journals - there's something for fans of reading, bikes, maps, Eraserheads, APO Hiking Society, Beatles and even Yoyoy Villame

For our individual projects, Arlene has created new collages, framed and in postcard form.  Each is a unique piece of art.  Minnie, on the other hand, will be launching her new endeavor, punla.  She is a plant enthusiast who now wants to share her potted (or in a glass or shell) plant creations at the art fair.

So, if you've never been to the first and second fair at 10A Alabama, don't you dare miss the third one.  We are so sure that you will find something that you will like (and buy).  If not from us, then from our fellow artists and crafters .  See you this weekend!

Click here for a map to 10a Alabama.

10a Alabama Art Exchange

Artefact will be at the 10a Alabama Art Exchange tomorrow, Saturday 2 July from 12nn to 9pm.  See you there!

SNEAK PEEK: New goodies for the 10a Alabama Art Exchange

Here's a preview of some of what you'll find at Artefact's table at the 10a Alabama Art Exchange.

Critters vs. Machines?

Dizzy Bee

A Sudoku puzzle romancing a Kimono

Wishy WASHI!

Part 2: 10a Alabama Loot

We know we're all busily preparing for the 10a Alabama Art Exchange this weekend (hooray!).  But before our stress levels go up from too much clay forming, cutting, pasting, painting, clipping, snipping and sketching, let's take a breather and look at some of the goodies we scored at last May's arts and crafts fair (remember this post?).  Here's Part 2 of Artefact's 10a Alabama loot.

This is actually Minnie's loot--  Picture frames with Sinag's papercut art, crochet earrings from Obra Paduding's Erika, a re-purposed plastic bag bracelet from Tina and a pendant made from old magazines from Ya'Lin Handmade Accessories.





Aren't you just amazed at the talent of these artists and crafters?! Can't wait to see them again this weekend!

Stay tuned for our next loot bag :-).  See you this Saturday & Sunday!

Giveaway Winners

Thank you to everyone who joined our 5th anniversary promo!  To make our celebration even more special, we've decided to give a third prize, a special secret prize that will only be revealed at the 10a Alabama Art Exchange.  Now for the winners via randomizer.org:

First Prize goes to comment number 3, Azl Alarcon; Second Prize to comment number 6, Aza Camps.

The Third Prize winner is comment number 17, Tintin A.

Congratulations to all our winners!  We'll be getting in touch with you soon.  And to those who were not so lucky this time, watch out for our next giveaway promo.

Enjoy the weekend, everyone!

5th Anniversary Giveaway

Yay!  Artefact will be 5 years old this week and to celebrate, we're having a very special giveaway-- 2 grab bags with handmade Artefact goodies.

First Prize- 1 journal, 3 wooden clips and a pack of 10 gift tags

Second Prize- 5 wooden clips and a pack of 10 gift tags

Here are the mechanics:

-- Leave a comment on this blogpost about why you like buying handmade.
-- Please include your first name and last initial (eg., Jose R.) when leaving your comment and also your email address.
-- Only one entry per person.
-- The only condition is that you have to pick up your grab bag at the 10a Alabama Art Exchange on July 2-3.
-- This giveaway closes on 9 June 2011.  The 2 winners will be chosen via randomizer.org and will be announced on 10 June 2011.

Again, thank you for supporting the handmade movement!  Good luck everyone!

10a Alabama Loot Part 1

Where in the world can you find an arts & crafts fair where you get to hear Rilke read in German and English under a big tree.. see junk resurrected...meet a blue bird on a gate...eat a sumptuous backpacker's lunch prepared by a tea laboratory...make friends with 2 dogs who are better dressed than most of the vendors...and, of course, meet a bunch of talented artists and crafters?  Ahh, 10a Alabama, where have you been all our lives?

It was truly a wonderful experience to meet like-minded people who are so passionate about their art and craft, and even more wonderful to make friends with them.  Many thanks again to Leah, Robert, Binggoy and Jetro for such a great weekend.  We look forward to more happy weekends at 10a Alabama.

But we here at Artefact not only made friends and peddled our handmade wares; we also shopped, and shopped...and shopped.  Here's part 1 of our loot...

Lomo  LC-A keychain from Jazel, small paintings from Montalut, re-purposed plastic bag bracelets from Tina, fabric TV pin from Angela of Ducks and Cherries, and a dog toy from Rica of dandd closet.

with some of our new friends...

Here's to more shopping and swapping at the art exchange!