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Spotlight: Dots + Photos Tour 2012

May 16th, 2012

Here at RCF, we love a good craftlove match (TM), which is a term we just coined to describe when two crafty people become the best of craft friends after being paired together or placed next to each other at a fair. We love the story of Sarah Bocket of The Bocket Store and Misha Ashton of Misha Ashton Photography, who were neighbors at last year’s RCF Austin and became fast friends. This year, they’re taking their craftship (totally a word) around the country on the inaugural Dots + Photos Tour, which includes all kinds of stops on the RCF Summer Tour, including this weekend’s 3rd Annual RCF in Austin! We can’t wait to see what crafty goodness they bring.

From Misha Ashton’s Double Exposure Flora and Fauna Series

From The Bocket Store

Mega-adorable Dots + Photos Tour Poster

{All photos from the Dots + Photos tumblr and used with permission.}

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A Summer outfit at RCF Austin

May 14th, 2012

Traveling from fair to fair one can get sick of ones go-to travel clothes. Ya know, the standard jeans, shoes and maybe a couple nice things you won’t end up wearing because you just want to be comfortable. That’s why it’s nice to know that no matter what Renegade Craft Fair you attend (or organize) you can put together a cute outfit in a pinch!

Here are some style worthy pieces that can be found at RCF Austin THIS WEEKEND!

The Mary Ann Dress by (Texas native!) Madeline Wood

Stamped Square Brass Earrings by Seaworthy

Emerald Green Métier Tote by Crystalyn Kae Accessories

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Mothers & Daughters

May 11th, 2012

In honor of Mother’s Day, we thought we’d showcase two of our very favorite RCF vendors, the mother and daughter team of Debby Weiss (rebe) and Hillery Sproatt. Their simple-but-never-boring creations, from perfect dresses to colorful mobiles, are endlessly exciting to see. We can’t wait to see them at next weekend’s 3rd Annual RCF Austin. Hope to see you there, too. And to all the moms, grandmoms, and other special ladies who make us all feel loved, a very Happy Mother’s Day.

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RCF Chicago Apps: O P E N !

May 11th, 2012

Did you know? Applications for the 10th Annual Renegade Craft Fair Chicago are now O P E N ! If you’d like to be a vendor at what’s sure the be the biggest + best RCF yet, click HERE for all kinds of details and a link to the application.

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The stages of a Renegade Craft Fair poster!

May 10th, 2012

This season’s silkscreen Renegade Craft Fair poster looks beautiful thanks to Mat Daly and Richie Bearden at Workspace. They will be available for sale at our info booth for $20 bucks at RCF Austin! Geez. We’re excited.

(FYI, this is a seven color print. We only have five images of it in process…so be impressed with their skills…and disappointed in their lack of photographic technology at the time of the last couple o’ colors.)

(kinda blurry, sorry)

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Mini-Makeovers = Awesome Photobooth Pics

May 8th, 2012

We can’t wait for all of the festivities that will unfold at Austin’s Renegade Craft Fair next weekend, May 19th + 20th! One of the features we’re most excited for is having stylists on hand from Gold & Glitter Folk Beauty Studio giving mini-makeovers to attendees.

This will come in especially handy for your free photobooth pictures, furnished by our friends at Magnolia Photo Booth Co.

It’s going to be soooo much fun – we hope you will join us! See you soon!

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West Coast Applications Close TONIGHT!

April 27th, 2012

Just a li’l reminder, y’all. You have until midnight tonight (or 11:59pm, if you’re being really serious) to submit your applications for the 2012 Los Angeles and San Francisco Renegade Craft Fairs! Click on the links for details and to apply! California, here we come!

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Camp Firebelly!

April 26th, 2012

The good folks behind Firebelly Design based in Chicago are gearing up for their 5th Annual Camp Firebelly, which gives young designers the chance to get their feet wet and do some good while at it.

“Camp offers the next crop of socially-minded designers the chance to use their talent and creativity to make a difference, experiencing what professional life is like Firebelly-style. For 9 days, 10 campers live and work with us to craft a strategic design solution for a nonprofit client, from initial research to final implementation. Camp Firebelly challenges students and recent grads to address social issues through a collaborative project of their own design.”

This year’s camp runs from June 25 – July 3, and applications are up now through May 4th – so get yours in! Just look at how much fun it looks:

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Homegrown Housewares

April 20th, 2012

Warm, minimalistic home accents will be aplenty at Austin’s RCF this May. Planters, pillows, plates and more will be some of the things on display for all you homebodies out there. Here’s a small taste of what can be seen May 19+20: