‘Local/Shop stuff’ Category

  1. The Mini Craft Fair Series

    October 5, 2012 by Lauren

    We decided to hold a mini craft fair in December! And we're calling it a series because it's 3 days long - with all new artists EACH DAY!

    More details for you:

    What:

    A Mini Craft Fair Series! A 3 day mini craft fair with all new vendors EACH day.

    Who:

    Artists who make high quality handmade goods and are passionate about their work.
    And then shoppers who LOVE all things handmade and unique and awesome!

    When:

    December 14, 15, & 16 2012 (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) 12-8pm each day.
    Facebook event page

    Where:

    INSIDE of The Burlap Bag – a retail store for handmade goods – hence the MINI craft fair.
    The Burlap Bag – 502 W 30th Street, Austin Texas (30th and Guadalupe)

     

    Interested in being an artist at the fair? Apply here! Applications due by October 22th at 1pm, selected vendors will be notified on October 29th. (sponsors or other inquiries, please email us at [email protected])

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  2. Doorbell broken. Yell ding dong really loud.

    September 17, 2012 by Lauren

    It was time to erase the lovely I Love You Austin, Texas done by kathyphantastic on the huge chalkboard that goes in our window.

    Back to our silly, snarky window displays: Doorbell broken. Yell ding dong really loud.

    (Yes, we really have a doorbell to the shop. No, it isn’t really broken. IT’S A JOKE.)

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  3. Our first birthday party (plus balloon bunting!)

    September 14, 2012 by Lauren

    Well, we did it. Josiah and I made it a year being our own bosses. We ran the shop full time, pretended to be all sorts of official when important people call us, started snarky blogging regularly, and even started an online shop. It's been crazy awesome and thank you everyone for supporting us.

    We celebrated with a big ole party. We had 90 people rsvp... and had 200-300 people actually show up! It was insane!

    Below are some pictures, more pictures here on facebook:

    There were also:

    More than 200 macarons, 100 cupcakes, 100 cookies, and 4 dozen cake pops. Yummmmmmmm.

    We had a little photo booth set up for people to take pictures if they wanted. We strung up some balloons to be “balloon bunting” for our backdrop.
    Did you know that if you just use a needle and thread, it’s the easiest way ever to string balloons?

     If you don’t have a needle, just poke holes through the balloon ends and stick some string in. It’s so easy for a party and looks great too! No more need for helium.

    Now ya know!

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  4. The Burlap Bag’s First Birthday Party

    August 20, 2012 by Lauren

    Well, it's been a crazy year. A little more than a year ago, we signed the lease for our shop. It was a huge, old, open space that we somehow managed to transform into The Burlap Bag. And on September 9th, we opened our doors and have had a crazy life ever since! And we wouldn't change a thing. We love our jobs.

    Ok, sob sob tears, enough sappy writing. REAL REASON FOR THIS POST:

    WE’RE HAVING A PARTY! with drinks. and desserts. LOTS of desserts! AND YOU’RE INVITED!

    It’s our way to say thanks for supporting us (even if just through reading our blog!). And it’s our way to celebrate with everyone. And it’s our way to eat tons of sugar and have a good excuse.

    We’re  having 6 different amazing dessert sponsors. Yes, SIX! Cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, macarons, and more. Provided by: Cookie Crowd, Like Honey Bakery, Sugar N Spice Patisserie, kathyphantastic, Macarons by Jane,  & Sugar Plum. I’m already hungry just thinking about it.

    So please come see us Sunday, September 9th from 6:30-8. Even if you have to drive 9 hours to make it here. (just kidding, maybe don’t do that. But if you are crazy and decide to do that, you can have unlimited desserts.)

    RSVP via our facebook event page! We would seriously love for all our awesome blog readers to come!

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