DIY

19 Dec 2009

Feeling Crafty? and the Hot Chocolate Crawl!

CRAFTERMATH This traveling, rogue punk craft brigade makes all of its crafts out of unusual materials (such as tampons, I heart NYC condoms, customized rape whistles, tiny subversive paintings, punk felt ornaments, and more). They’re having a craft party and show featuring home made crafts, indie gifts priced right, (no

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17 Dec 2009

Underground Farmers Market Tonight in the Mission

Having grown up in the Golden West for most of my life, the prospect of today’s Underground Farmer’s Market, brought to us by ForageSF sounds as captivating as it does terrifying. On one hand you hear nightmarish stories every few years, of ‘œwell-seasoned’ pros and inexperienced hippies alike dying from

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16 Dec 2009

Renegade Holiday Shopping FREE All Over the Bay This Weekend!

If you are the gift-giving type, it is quickly approaching that time of year when certain friends and family expect presents.  However, if you’re the broke gift-giving type, finding affordable presents can be a little stressful.  The fun fix?  Crafts!  This time of year is perfect for making presents and

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13 Dec 2009

Stick It To Me – An Ode to Mod Podge

So lately, I’ve been slightly (totally) obsessed with Mod Podge. What is this magical Mod Podge you say? Well! Let me tell you! Mod Podge is the greatest thing ever invented. It is basically glue that can be used for various craft projects, but oh, it is so much more.

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13 Dec 2009

Ten More Parlour Games!

I promised you more parlour games this week, and I aim to please. Here are 10 more parlour games to play on those cold, wintry nights. 1. Darling, If You Love Me Players sit or stand in a circle with an ‘œit’ in the middle.  Saying the phrase ‘œDarling if

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11 Dec 2009

How to Dress for Santacon NYC as a Brokeass

As Laura S. mentioned the other day, Santacon is right around the corner. In fact, today is Santacon Eve. Tomorrow, New York with be full of 3,000+ Santas gallivanting around in giant packs. And there is no better way to appreciate a the city covered in Christmas decorations than when

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11 Dec 2009

DIY Diva: Top 10 Handcrafted Gifts of 2009

Heyo, the DIY Diva here!  So, as broke as I am, I simply don’t have time to handmake a holiday gift for everyone I have on my list this year. Instead of giving big mega corporations my hard earned and horded money, I figured I’d do things a little differently

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06 Dec 2009

Indie Mart Vintage Party TODAY 12-6!!!

TODAY, SF’s beloved Indie-Mart is back with another vintage event: 12 of the best vintage vendors, rebuilt vintage, accessories, a taxi cdc super sale, mimosas, bloody marys, beers, treats and sweets. All kinds of goodies for the ladies and fellas (4 vendors carrying mens as well).  I, along with 11

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