tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52444880731049863342024-03-14T07:04:30.865-07:00Make. Shop. Live.Inspiration, helpful tips and fun projects for a crafty and green lifestyle.Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.comBlogger527125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-15377146896634541952013-06-06T08:15:00.000-07:002013-06-06T08:15:00.231-07:00The Unique CAMP
I am off to The Unique CAMP today :) I am super excited for CAMP and I hope the weekend is filled with adventure!!! Hopefully I will make some new friends while getting some well needed fresh air. Let the adventure begin...
XOXO, KC
Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-6452752351935578132013-06-04T23:11:00.000-07:002013-06-04T23:13:27.334-07:00Promises, Promises...
I have learned in my short time on this blog that I never want to make promises to our readers and then not follow up and produce. I am over a blog schedule. I am so hard on myself when I am late to post and I always felt this burden of not doing my work looming over me. What I can promise is that I will be posting as frequently as I can now that things are picking up with The Academy of Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-64234425456964054142013-04-01T08:30:00.000-07:002013-04-01T10:20:46.551-07:00Craftcation 2013 Recap
I had so much fun at last year's Craftcation Conference I purchased my early bird ticket for this year's conference last August. True Story!!! I loved getting out of Los Angeles and meeting all ranges of creatives durring a well needed DIY retreat. I have never found an event that is as entertaining as it is educational. Motivational, inspiring, encouraging, and informative! I was glad to Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-78721100150992547162013-03-29T15:45:00.000-07:002013-03-29T15:45:42.232-07:00REWIND: Craftcation 2012, Wrap-up of an Amazing Conference!Last weekend I had the pleasure of going to the 2nd Annual Craftcation Conference and I thought while I was compiling my highlights from Craftcation 2013, I would repost my wrap-up with all the deets on last years adventure :)
*click here for the full post*
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Hi Friends!!! It has been way to long - and I have so much stuff to fill you in on! For now I just want to announce big things are happening and I am looking forward to putting new focus into the Make. Shop. Live. blog :)
Hope this makes you as excited as I am!!!
XOXO, KC
Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-75893834201358379042012-11-26T09:07:00.003-08:002012-11-26T09:12:18.520-08:00Cyber Monday Etsy Sale!
This is the Biggest Sale of the year!
It's time to shop for the holidays and inspire the crafter and environmentalist in your loved ones. Check out our Etsy store today and get a big discount on any of our unique, handmade, upcycled art.
Hit the jump for the 30% OFF Discount Code.
30% OFF Promotional code: CYBERMONDAY2012
Make.Shop.Live ETSY
Holiday Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10201218593463205348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-53635696797392503502012-11-06T07:00:00.000-08:002012-11-06T07:00:00.888-08:00Take Back Tuesday - Go Out & VOTE!
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page 38.
Make.Shop.Live. is proud to be in this month's Manhattan Brides Magazine. We have already featured our custom magnetic fabric bow ties for our friend's Brooklyn wedding. Click the below photo to learn how we did it!
Congrats to Alessandra and Paul Womack and it was a pleasure to provide these special re-purposed gifts for your guests to wear throughout the reception. Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-1437093469641316522012-10-22T10:29:00.001-07:002012-10-22T10:29:19.017-07:00The Halloween Trash Art TexanLast Monday's Chore Day quickly turned into a Chore Week! Things got into full swing with the product line for the Winter Holidays and we are already planning past then.
But it's still Halloween coming up and here's a link to an artist that totally lives our lifestyle. He's a Texan, like Kevin, and annually transforms his yard into a Halloween themed still life out of recycled trashKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10201218593463205348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-63647946474767754222012-10-15T17:15:00.000-07:002012-10-15T17:15:00.651-07:00Chore Day - TodayHello there!
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Today it has finally cooled down enough for me to wear my favorite Anna Sui dress you may remember from a ways back. The fun touch to update the look are these badass earrings made from recycled aluminum can pieces! The earrings are new in our shop at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles. They come in two different sizes one with a single circle as well as circle drop-down, dangly earring style.
Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-37500693761810642442012-10-11T15:30:00.000-07:002012-10-11T15:30:02.083-07:00Sewing Fun at CRAFTED - Marisa LynchI am so freakin' jazzed for this upcoming weekend at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles!!! This Saturday we will have one of my favorite upcyclers - Marisa Lynch who will be crafting with us, followed by a signing of her new book!! The book doesn't come out until Tuesday so this is an exciting opportunity to get you hands on the book first. Heck Yes!!!!!
If you haven't already Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-69647571994652318122012-10-10T17:15:00.000-07:002012-10-10T17:18:08.537-07:00Books to Read: The "Inc. Books" by Chronicle Books
The first book in the Inc. series was Craft, Inc. back in 2007. It has since been updated in 2011 with all-new sections on opening an online shop, using social media strategically and new interviews. (I own the first edition- but I am guessing the new Revised Edition is mind-blowing!)
When I first got my hands on Craft, Inc. I really enjoyed what Meg Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-36801751250952305752012-10-09T15:30:00.000-07:002012-10-09T15:30:01.582-07:00How-To's Day: Upcycled Holiday Wreath Bases
One of the major staples of Holiday decorating is the WREATH! If you are a big holiday decorator I am sure a new wreath is something you get excited for every year. Or maybe you know that person who goes koo-koo crazy for decorating and you want to bring them a new wreath for a hostess gift or holiday party. This is a simple and affordable way to create a wreath WITHOUT USING Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-39546187269856697842012-10-08T17:30:00.000-07:002012-10-08T17:30:00.737-07:00CAFAM - Etsy Craft Night - Punched & Stitched PaperHola Amigos!
Last Thursday night I had the privilege of leading CAFAM's Etsy Craft
Night. The project I hosted was based off our pierced and stitched paper craft. It was a really exciting opportunity for me and I am just so
honored to have the chance to be the featured crafter!
Last week the L.A. Skin & Ink Show opened at CAFAM and we wanted to highlight this Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-52625565687546707792012-10-05T15:16:00.001-07:002012-10-05T15:16:32.620-07:00Noooooooooooooo!!!!!!!Sorry to disappoint, but I just had what I would like to think was the most amazing blog post get eaten by blogger just now :(
I had every thing added from CAFAM last night and my weekly recap - I just wanted to add two pictures off my iPAD and it reverted to my initial draft off my iPAD that was missing my full post. Ughhhh! I have only had this happen once before, but since I am at Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-35340338991108728862012-10-04T14:45:00.000-07:002012-10-04T15:38:39.920-07:00New Changes // Getting Our Etsy Shop Holiday Ready
old look
For those of you who have been following the team here at Make. Shop. Live. for a while you have noticed the massive overhaul and major work we have been doing to the company this year. It is hard to believe what we have been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time, but it is truly amazing what you can achieve with some determination and the right people in place.
new Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-44302878365453957402012-10-03T11:46:00.000-07:002012-10-03T11:46:35.986-07:00Lomography Fun: The Original InstagramKC has had a collection of Lomography cameras for some time now and is really having a resurgence of interest in photography. For her birthday in August I gave here a La Sardina camera in addition to the Holga and Diana F+ she already had. For anyone hooked on Iinstagram (Which KC totally is!) we highly encourage you to try getting similar effects the authentic, natural way, with filmKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10201218593463205348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-35164723505309244622012-10-02T09:11:00.001-07:002012-10-02T09:11:58.237-07:00How-To's Day: Punched Paper Stationery and featured guest at CAFAM Etsy Craft Night
This Thursday KC is the guest crafter at CAFAM's monthly Etsy Craft Night. Here is a sneak peek at the project available that night. We are making needle pierced and stitched paper on this week's how-to project.
Supplies needed
Medium weight/thick card stock. Thicker paper provides more definition and will hold up a larger needle pierce.
Various size needles.These can include Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-65123130269131447862012-10-01T12:30:00.000-07:002012-10-01T12:30:00.430-07:00Locals Weekend at CRAFTED - Feat. Knotical Art Video
This past weekend was Locals Weekend at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles and it was a BLAST!!!
I picked up an I ♥ San Pedro cookie by Parchment Cookies in booth #A201 and a new piece for our wall by Pedro Native Megan Segal of Mome Rath Garden found at booth #A195.
We also had the pleasure to watch Tugboat Gus in action as he makes his nautical floor mats. I wanted to Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-3432893503427415712012-09-28T14:15:00.000-07:002012-09-28T14:15:00.457-07:00What I Wore: Friday 9/28/12hey, hey, HEY! KC here :) var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-15425976-1’]); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-83949481927622148072012-09-27T16:16:00.003-07:002012-09-27T16:16:36.902-07:004 Years!!!Sorry for the late post guys, but I have been so wrapped up in anniversary fun mixed with neglected work it seems the day has gotten away from me! I am so happy and excited that today is Kevin and I's 4 Year Anniversary!!!! If you want to see some pictures of our wedding I blogged here all about our big day. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-15425976-1’]); _gaq.push(['Make Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-92119500113424930132012-09-26T11:30:00.000-07:002012-09-26T19:21:01.763-07:00Most Recent Second-Hand Haul
As you probably already know I am a major advocate to buying things second-hand as much as possible. I say as much as possible because you never know when yard sales or Goodwill stores will have exactly what you are looking for at that particular moment. Craigslist and Freecycle can help you find things too, but you may have to drive a bit or wait around to get your items. While to some this mayMake Shop Livehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986540497079131553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-60362671520343744612012-09-25T09:00:00.000-07:002012-09-25T09:00:01.019-07:00How-To's Day: Comic Party Ball Decorations var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-15425976-1’]); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10201218593463205348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5244488073104986334.post-6530053695489714982012-09-24T10:54:00.003-07:002012-09-24T10:56:42.302-07:00Caine's Arcade 2: The Global Cardboard Challenge
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