Hey everyone!!! I know this blog has been a little neglected but there are big things in the works this summer! Something that is happening this weekend is a fun event that is for the WHOLE family. Regardless of age, gender, size, or interest, there will be something there for you and whoever you bring! … Continue reading »
Awesome opportunity for ‘lil Tchotchkes out there!!!
Austin Craft Riot is a local non profit organization that brings creative talent together for support, inspiration, and business building workshops and events. As a member I have met so many amazingly talented individuals and have developed some great friendships and a lot of support for my Fartsy Arts business. August 18th marks the date … Continue reading »
Austin Mini Maker Faire re-cap!
Wow! Ok, so I know I am a week late with this post but it’s taken me a while to get back into the swing of things this week! What an AMAZING event! Inspite of the heat, it was so much fun. We really do have a great community in Austin. The talent constantly surprises … Continue reading »
What to watch for this weekend!!
ONE: Austin Mini Maker Faire! – fun for all ages – make and take activities – robots, electronics, and all kinds of cool stuff! – live music, coffee, food, and FUN!! PS. Visit Tchotchkes booth!!! TWO: Austin Flea at the Highball – Great place to shop for a Mother’s Day gift for all of you … Continue reading »
Man-Scented Candles..What!? AWESOME.. that’s what.
CREDIT: The following post was featured on Entrepreneur.com BY Michelle Juergen | September 8, 2011 Hart Main, founder of ManCans Photos © natalie brasington Entrepreneur: Hart Main, the 14-year-old founder of Marysville, Ohio-based ManCans, which began selling its manly scented candles in November 2010. “Aha” moment: Main’s 12-year-old sister was selling candles for a school … Continue reading »
Let’s jumpstart our creativity together!! Photo a day project!
We have one month left before the workshop starts!!! Let’s all do this project together (I know, I am few days late… the zombie virus got me…. ) I am back in business though!! You can follow my daily photos on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Tchotchkesatx Please add yours to the wall too!! Be … Continue reading »
Mini Maker Faire is coming up next!!
This is our next event!!! I am such a fan of Maker Faire and Make: Magazine and I am really excited to be participating in this First Annual event for Austin! You are going to find workshops, demos, handcrafted goods, art, activities, make and take projects, and so much more!!! It will rock your socks! … Continue reading »
Weekend Re-cap!!!
Wowza!!! This weekend was amazing! It was nice to rest, relax and re-energize these past two days. Let’s re-cap…. shall we? Saturday: April 21st, 2012 Event #1 Art in the Park presented by Empower Art – an emerging nonprofit in Austin dedicated to empowering adolescents through creative expression. Empower Art hosted a fun-filled day of … Continue reading »
Events for this VERY busy weekend!!
This weekend is a VERY busy one with events all over town!!! Depending what you are into, there is ALWAYS something going on. Here are a couple events that you can find me at this weekend!!! Empower Art is a great organization in Austin that is run by some amazing women. There will be … Continue reading »
Sneak Peek..
Remember all of those shirts that I keep asking for?? Here is a sneak peek of the soon to be tote bags and loops for the loom! I finally had a play date with the Yudu screen printing machine that a friend and I bought!! Are you excited? I am!