fyi, I'm "ReCreative"

got a lovely little shout out today...
thanks Urbanite!

Back to work... with my feet up, of course.

With only a couple shows left on my pre-baby calendar, I must... Keep... Knitting...

This little bundle is going to be so cute when she's all sewn up & stuffed. I'm really digging oranges & blues these days.

Artscape is HERE!!!

well kids, Artscape starts tomorrow.
mr. greenstar and i just got back from setting up the booth (and it looks AWESOME); its always an interesting adventure... first figuring out how to fit everything in the CAR and then figuring out how to fit everything in the BOOTH. Of course, try as I might, there's always new stuff premiering at Artscape, which means coming up with a new system each year. But i think we got it.

As always, there will be Knitimals & Recyclimals. And I couldn't NOT bring newer favorites like bibs, onesies & other hand drawn wearables.





New for this year though are some really cool "homegoods"--- or greenstar-on-the-go goodies... like these business card holders. Looking for great gifts? how about the brand new birdie brooches & hair clips, or original ink drawings to benefit the Audubon Society? Or maybe you want to say 'thanks' in a bright & colorful way?





Either way, there's a LOT of super cool, handmade amazingness waiting for you at Artscape 2010, and while it'll definitely be hot, we'll be trying our best to keep the tent cool (there are many fans this year) and hoping you'll stop by and say Hi!
And, if the greenstargoodness isn't enough to entice you, maybe this will... This may be your last chance (for a couple of years at least) to see me like this:



(yep... surprise!)

We hope to see you this weekend!
Booth E-109 (on Mt Royal Ave; on MICA's campus, in front of the Fox building and across the street from Corpus Christi Church--- same spot as previous years); Friday 12-10pm; Saturday 12- 10pm; Sunday 12- 8pm.

xoxo, danamarie (& baby greenstar)

Artscape sneak peeks...

The new (and yet, already very popular) bird brooches & hair clips are restocked and ripe for the picking!

Artscape Sneak Peek... revealed

Right you are! These new little sweeties are, in fact, ToothFairy "Pillows". Made from super soft fleece with felt accents, they each hold an egg in a nest, a heart or a star "pocket"; the perfect place to stash away a tooth treasure & for the fairy herself to reciprocate with a treat. And when tooth losing is out of season, they make dear friends to be carried anywhere and a perfect place to hide very important things.... like coins, "Silly Bandz™" or candy.

The only place to get 'em is Artscape, so come on by and grab em while you can!

Artscape countdown...

Also new for artscape: these guys.

What do you think they are?

Countdown to Artscape....

its almost that time of year, folks!
what time is that? oh, you know, the MOST AWESOME ART-TASTIC time EVER!

Yes, Artscape begins next Friday, which means you only have to wait 7 more days to feast your eyes on all the amazingness to come... and *I* only have 6 more days to MAKE all the amazingness.

But don't you worry... there'll be PLENTY of new amazingness this year. Plenty.

Want to see some sneak peeks? No problem. Well, for starters, in addition to pre-matched sets of four knitimal coasters, you'll now have your choice of SINGLE coasters to mix and match as you please.

Stay Tuned.
More reveals & some coupon DEALS to come.

xo, danamarie

Win a Knitimal & SAVE two birds with one pin!

Hey friends!

This week only, any item you buy from my etsy shop, will enter you in a drawing to win a one of a kind knitimal! So, now is a great time to pick up some goodies for birthdays & graduation presents & baby showers and the like. Each item translates to another chance to win, so stock up! Purchases must be made prior to midnight, Saturday, June 26th to be eligible.

Want even MORE reason to shop? No problem!
Through the end of June, I will be donating 5% of all sales to the Audubon Society, to aid in their relief efforts in the Gulf.



AND, if that weren't reason enough, keep an eye on the shop for products made specifically to support the ongoing work the Audubon Society is doing to help our bird friends... Brand new "Bird on my sleeve" felt pins & "Bird in my nest" hair clips are loaded up in the shop and looking to take wing with you. Pins are $20 each & Clips are $10 per set with $5 & $3 from each sale going directly to the Audubon Society.

AND, even cooler still? All orders over $25 will ship with extra FREE goodies, this week only.



SO.

*Free Knitimal drawing takes place on Sunday, June 27th (so shop soon and get your name in the drawing!).

*Free goodies with all purchases over $25 this week only.

*5% of all my etsy sales through the end of June, are going to the Audubon Society.

*And exclusive Bird hair clips & pins will allow you donate an even larger gift to the cause.

thanks for the love!
Hope to see you at a show soon,
xoxo, danamarie

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In addition-- if you want to shop in person, you can find me at the Pile of Craft show at St John's Church in Baltimore, on June 26th and at Artscape in Baltimore, July 17-19th.

Wanna win a Knitimal?

Sure you do!

All orders this weekend will be entered into a drawing to win this Knitimal!

There's lots of great stuff up for grabs in the shop and any of of them will put you in the running. And better yet? Each item is another shot at winning!

Offer ends Monday, June 21st at midnight EST.
Drawing will be held Tuesday.

Good luck!

New in the Shop!

Available now... BRAND NEW, adorable Folkie Notecards!
I mean, how cute are these? Brighten up any sentiment with these sweet cards.

Plus all etsy orders until I reach 400 sales will ship with some sweet freebies!