So there were seriously eight different FP employees in the home office yesterday wearing blue and white stripes. How ridiculous is that? And yes, we have an FP man! He merchandises the stores! And about the swap… There are just under 200 people signed up! woohoo! Thanks to all you bloggers that spread the word! (…) Read more »
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last chance to swap
Apr 30, 2007Today is the last day to sign up for our travel themed craft swap! This is such a fun opportunity to share your creative talents with another crafty free people girl, and all of the blog readers as well. Check out details here and sign up here. I was walking home from work last week (…) Read more »
travel swap update!
Apr 26, 2007I want to thank everyone that’s already signed up for the travel swap (probably about 150!) and encourage you to get even more people involved! I love the community the last swap created, and all of the back and forth in the flickr group was such a great chance to share your crafty talents with (…) Read more »
camping
Apr 23, 2007Rocket St. George posted the above images of tents in the spirit of the upcoming season of music festivals. I thought the whole camping idea could be added onto the list of inspiration for the Free People travel themed craft swap. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, check it out! But the tents (…) Read more »
new travel craft swap!
Apr 16, 2007The Valentine’s swap was a huge success and we’ve had lots of requests for another, so let’s do it! A huge theme in recent FP collections is travel. We’ve had store displays and product inspiration from across the world (the last two collections focusing on India and Africa), and summer is coming, so think about (…) Read more »
knitknit
Mar 22, 2007Check out March’s of KnitKnit . This month features the “Knitting Nation Manifesto” by Liz Collins. Remeber the radical lace & subversive knitting exhibit I posted about? Well, word has it, some of the girls here at Free People will be involved in a knitting performance/installation conceived by Liz Collins. It happens the last day (…) Read more »
you make stuff?
Feb 28, 2007I know most of you are crafty, some of you even run your own businesses or sell your wares on etsy. In any case, I thought I’d pass along the info about Fred Flare’s Next Big Thing contest. They’re looking for artists, crafters and designers to submit products to be sold on Fred Flare. Get (…) Read more »
gateway to india
Feb 15, 2007ABC Carpet & Home is hosting a “month long journey exporing the essence of the spirit, culture, color and artistry of India”. Judging by their website, they have put so much into this, and it sounds like it’s going to be a truly amazing month. They’ll celebrate Indian foods as well as health and beauty (…) Read more »
swap photos!
Feb 12, 2007The Free People Valentine’s Swap is coming to an end. I just received my gift today! I can tell swapping is going to be addicting. I feel like I could start a mini art collection this way… So above are some of the photos from the swap. There are a hundred more here… Leave the (…) Read more »
vday swapping begins!
Feb 02, 2007The swap has started! Some crafters have even already posted pics in the flickr group and they look completely amazing. I’m sure everyone will be finishing up this weekend and getting their goods in the mail. So check back to see the progress. If you’re swapping and haven’t joined the flickr group yet, please do! (…) Read more »
the citizens band
Jan 23, 2007If you live in LA, I am really really jealous right now. For anyone who has not heard of The Citizens Band, you want to check out their website immediately. A group of artists and performers making the most fantastical magical shows you can imagine featuring such beauties as Karen Elson, Zooey Deschanel and trapeze (…) Read more »
bazaar bizarre
Dec 15, 2006This is for any one in the Boston or LA areas… Craft events this weekend! Both LA and Boston fairs happening tomorrow the 16th. Check out details here. Below are some pictures from past events. I must say, the selection looks super creative, more diverse than some shows I have been to. So, if anyone (…) Read more »
