CHECK HER OUT!

INTRODUCING…..
THE GIRLIE SHOW ARTIST OF THE MONTH….

beth "freshie" lawrence of freshie and zero
Location: Nashville, TN

GS: What do you create?
F: Hammered jewelry that is modern and feminine.

GS: What projects are you working on right now?
F: Trying to keep up with my web & wholesale orders, marketing, emailing, taxes, business managing… I need an assistant!

GS: How did you come up with your company name?
F: Freshie is my nickname, and Zero is my dog.

GS: Where/How/Why did this all begin?
F: I started making jewelry when I was about 10 or eleven - I even used to peddle it up and down my street out of my caboodle. I studied art in college and upon graduating, I thought the only way to make a living off of art was to paint, and I just didn't have the passion for painting. I worked in art galleries and tried being a sales rep for a couple of years. I started making jewelry again on the side for extra money when I was especially poor in 2001, and about two years ago, I decided there was no time like the present to take my jewelry-making hobby to the next level. I started applying to craft shows, developing a web site, and rigorously worked to improve my jewelry. By listening to what customers liked and disliked at craft shows, I was really able to tweak my line and make it better. Fast forward a year and half later, I've done over 20 craft shows, opened up new wholesale accounts, traveled across the country selling my wares, got married, and am loving every minute!

GS:As an artist this year, what about The Girlie Show rocked your world?
F: Being a graduate of an all-girl school - I loved the idea of doing an all-girl craft show since I think girls in groups can accomplish great things. The event really blew me away - the organizers really had it together, and some shows that have been going for years can't say the same thing! The pink decorations were fab, the yummy food & drinks were devoured, and the nametags and booth signage were definitely the best I've ever seen at any show. There were also some very original crafts that really stood out.
GS: Ahhh, you are so sweet!!!!

GS:The Girlietini: friend or foe?
F: I don't partake in sweet mixed drinks - I'm a vodka/tonic or beer type of gal.

GS: What are you totally obsessed with these days?
F: I'm spending a little too much time on my new iMac, and I'm also constantly looking through Etsy. I'm also about to give in to Harry Potter book seven next week while I'm on vacation and will be leaving my hammer behind.

GS:Tell us something completely random and quite possibly useless.
F: I am an amazing source of South Park trivia.

GS:What’s on your iPod/music player right now?
F: I just got the new Yeah Yeah Yeah EP today and can't wait to listen to it. I've been playing M.I.A.'s new album (my favorite song is Jimmy), Prototypes, and C.S.S. a lot the past few months.

GS: If you were a shoe, what shoe would you be?
F: A very comfortable, cute, and colorful flat.

GS: What do you secretly wish you could do/be?
F: I wish I could be a travel writer - I've been to Europe three times and I especially love Italy, Switzerland and France. I took French for 7 years and can understand it pretty well but I've mostly lost the ability to come up with sentences en Français on my own.

GS: Do you have any collections?
F: I collect small plastic toys - I have probably fifty Homies, several Afro Ken minis, a collection of Kinder egg toys among many others. I really want to start recreate my childhood collection of Charmkins, a cute little toy from the 80's, but I can't justify the money right now. If only my mom hadn't thrown mine away!

To learn more about Freshie and to purchase her gorgeous jewelry designs go to:

www.freshieandzero.com

We're In The New York Times!

Some way, some how...The Girlie Show got a mention in this fabulous article about crafting, Do-It-Yourself, buying handmade, etc. in The New York Times! Check out the article HERE...we're on Page 2.
Whoo Hoo Hoo!!!!!

LINK O' THE WEEK

The best gifts you could possibly give are handmade, right? And, if you don't have the time to DIY this year...then buy handmade from your favorite Girlie Show art-istas.

Commit to BUY HANDMADE at least for the holidays this year! Make a pledge...and go shop 'til you drop...links to all our artists are in the right column or check out some of the girls on our MySpace page too. So start early and BUY HANDMADE!!!!

Dreamers Art Show

There will be a holiday show at Dreamer Concepts in Norman, Friday, November 30th from 6-10pm, the night of the Norman Downtown Artwalk, as well as Saturday, December 1 from noon to 5pm. Dreamer Concepts Studio and Foundation is celebrating it's first birthday. Visit them at 324 East Main Street. Some awesome artists, including a few the past and current Girlie Show artists, are to be featured with lots of fabulous work to buy for yourself or holiday gifts. Go show your support to our peeps in Norman!

Make This ! How To...

HOW TO FIX SHATTERED EYESHADOW!!!!

Well, we figure this is a much needed tutorial for all you girlie girls out there. Cause heaven knows I have a jillion eyeshadows that have been trashed because this happens. It's just too much of a mess...but such a shame to loose such fabulous makeup!

Here's the how from EnKore Makeup showing us how to re-compress the eyeshadow back into place for use again. Reposting from Craft:...thanks for the info!

CHECK HER OUT!

We all get curious and even a little “Gladys Kravitz” at times (nosey, nosey, nosey), right? And, there's nothing wrong with that! Well, we pried a bit to find out the who, why and what about our Girlie Artists, asking a few personal questions about themselves and their craft so we could share it with the rest of you. Get to know our fabulous females on an ongoing basis. At least one of these talented ladies will be featured in a new interview profile section on our blog every month. Who are these chicks? Let’s find out…...

INTRODUCING.............

LIZ PAGE & TAMARA JONES of DOLLED UP DOLLS
LOCATION: OKLAHOMA CITY


(L )Tamara Jones & (R) Liz Page

GS: What do you create?
L&T: We take dolls and recycle them into new fresh dolls like zombies and tattooed girls.

GS: What projects are you working on right now?
L&T: Getting ready for a booth at the Rink Gallery.

GS: Where/How/Why did this all begin?
Liz: It all began in July of 2007. I was trying to figure out what to get Tamara for her birthday. Since vintage Barbies are expensive, I made my own. It was so awesome, we both started making them together.

GS: As an artist this year, what about The Girlie Show rocked your world?
L&T: Everything! It was such an awesome experience, the other girlies and the people that came to the show!

The Girlietini: friend or foe?
L&T: Friend!

What are you totally obsessed with these days?
Tamara: perfecting the dolled-up process!

"Zombie Girl"

Tell us something completely random and quite possibly useless.
Tamara: has size 11 feet

What’s on your iPod/music player right now?
Tamara: Bright Eyes/Oh Johnny Girls/EHPB

If you were a shoe, what shoe would you be?
Tamara: stiletto- tall, sharp, and mean

What do you secretly wish you could do/be?
Tamara: be a housewife and play the drums

Do you have any collections?
Tamara: vintage Barbies and birds
Liz: robots and Wizard of Oz

To check out more about Liz and Tamara and their Dolled Up Dolls, go to:

www.dolledupdolls.com or www.myspace.com/dolledupdolls

"Carpenter Girl"

Make This!

This is an awesome little recycle project. A Little Hut gives us instructions on how to construct this recycled magazine bowl. Don't just toss your old fashion magazines, use them for home decor. Patricia Zapata, of A Little Hut, is a graphic designer and great paper artist.

Just a few snap shots

Just a few snap shots of the show real quick....it so rocked! This year was so amazing and so much freakin' fun! The bands on Saturday were awesome! We love us some "Chicks with Picks"! More photos to come...still getting our wits back from last weekend and trying to catch up on some zzzz's.

You can check out and order party pics from Picture This Photography. Go to their website and enter the code "girlie" and look at all the beautiful people and artwork that was at the show this year!

Hook up with us on our Flickr Group while your waiting. We'd love to be your Flickr friend and wanna see your Girlie Show photos!

Saturday - live music...Kim Mertens rocked this set with Simulated Dawn...this chick is so awesome!

Oh my...these ladies lined up at 5:30pm...and armed with portable chairs no less. The doors opened at 8:00pm...goodie bags rock. That's what it's all about!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Hey guys and dolls! Tickets are now available online at okctickets.com or you can check out these awesome locations: Blue 7 and Shoe Gypsy in Oklahoma City or Salon Zen in Norman.

We are ready to knock your socks off with some absolutely amazing artists, fabulous food and the hippest hottest crowd in the city...FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLES! - FASTER LINES TOO!

Come to the party Friday night, October 12 or live bands on Saturday, October 13. We can't wait to see you!

For more info, visit The Girlie Show website!

ARTIST LINEUP!!!

And here they are...our fabulous artists for The Girlie Show 2007.

Most of the girls came to our annual Artist Meet n' Greet party to get to know each other and discuss what to expect at the show...the biggest blow-out party of the year, that's what they can expect!!!! Whoo hoo! just two weekends away!!!

2007 ARTISTS:

Marilyn Artus

Jessica Beethe -Red House Studios

Ali Bergin -That Bird Girl

Tracey Bewley -Art Fusion Studio

Amy Bindel -Early Bird Special

Ruth Ann Borum - Monstercoop.com

Cari Carter -Motokitty

Debbie Curtis

Krystle Mae Dodson - Madison Mae Handbags

Susan Edwards -Born 2 Bee Wild

Jessica Gibson -Shrieking Violet

Helen Glass & Christine Chalos -C&H Designs

Ashley Griffith -Fat Ash

Lindsay Harkness

Tia Herman - Hey Lady!

Tamara Jones & Liz Page -Dolled Up

Tamara Jones - Sweet Vixen Photography

Teressa Kelley -TM Kelley Studios

Tina Ledesma -T-Girl Designs

Lisa Lindholm -freelisa designs

Cheryl Lockstone

Candy Marvin -Funky Little Booger

Julie McCullough Kim -Enju

Jenifer McNeil Baker

Natalie Moore

Megan Mucci -Harrilu

Romy Owens Photography

Shanna Paddock -Shanna Banana Bags

Beth Porter -Freshie and Zero

Jackie Porter -Amity Treasures

Alice Redman -Alice-Art

Lisa Regan -Garden Deva Sculpture Co

Karli Robertson -Haute Mess

Carter Sampson -The Hyper Bunny

Rachelle Stromberg -Mike and Mary Jewelry

Judy Stump -Superchica

Brooke Timm & Charity Flores -Lady Rocket

Malisa Tubtim -Jurai Clothing

Brandi Twilley

Janet Waldrop -Skip 2 My Lou

Amber Zuniga -Chromosapien

.clara.

Ree -It's a Lulu!

Ashley and Romy...two fabulous photographers in the show.

The Girlies at the artist party

LINK O' THE WEEK

KISSY KISSY..........

SK*RT

YOU CAN GET TOTALLY SUBMERGED ON THIS SITE....VERY COOL AND GIRLIE!

TO QUOTE SK*RT...THEY DO BEST AT EXPLAINING WHAT THEY ARE:
sk*rt is a social media ranking platform of pure goodness. A portal to find cool things, smart scoop, clever ideas, excellent products, exceptional information. All of it. And more. In other words, sk*rt is like that friend who always finds the best stuff. Only better.

sk*rt is the place to find and/or link to anything and everything on the Web that you'd like to share. If sk*rt users like what you submit, they'll vote for it. The more votes, the more likely your link will make it to the front page. Links on the front page are seen by everybody and get lots of love. The front page content is ever-changing and always cool.

Try it...I'm going to sign up today...lots o' fun!

CRAFT:

We love us some Craft: Magazine....Why, you say?

1) It is a way cool mag! Duh, awesome!

2) They have featured The Girlie Show on their blog today...check it out HERE!
You might have to scroll down to find us…they are posting cool stuff all day long.

3) They are officially a Girlie Show 2007 sponsor!!!!! Give them some love!!!

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECEPTION

Congratulations Jessica Beethe, The Girlie Show's 1st ever art scholarship winner. Jessica was awarded the $1,000 prize at a reception honoring her and her artwork this weekend. Thank you to Blue 7 for hosting the space. Her work will be on exhibit through August 18.

The Girlie Show coordinators (Erin, Marilyn and Dawn) congratulate Jessica and award her the $1,000 scholarship.

Amanda and Abby enjoy the artwork at the Scholarship Reception

READY MADE DIGS US...

For the second year, Ready Made magazine has featured The Girlie Show in their special craft show insert. Pick up a copy of the current August/September issue...and visit our other crafty friends they have listed too around the country.

We love you Ready Made. Thank you for including us! Whoo hoo!

Check out The Girlie Show smack dab in the middle...everybody come visit us October 12-13!!!! It's road trip time!

CHECK HER OUT!

Embroiderist extraodinaire, local Okie and fabulous gal, Amy Bendel, of Sew Wabi Sabi, has been featured in an interview with Feeling Stitchy...a blog all about embroidery. They have tutorials and feature all kinds of cool crafty chicks and their work. Get to know more about Amy and her stitchery...and learn how to get started yourself.

MORE COOL EMBROIDERY LINKS:

+ Jenny Hart (Sublime Stitching)

+ Primrose Designs (Stitch School)

+ Needle n Thread (How-to Videos)

LINK O' THE WEEK

BIG KISSES GO OUT TO OUR FRIENDS AT:

INDIE CRAFT SHOWS

These fabulous crafty chickies organize this website so the rest of us can find cool indie shows around the country and beyond to sale our goodies...it also helps us to promote what we are doing at The Girlie Show. The Indie Craft Show Database is your connection to crafting events of all sorts. It is a user-driven calendar of craft shows, trunk shows, festivals, any anywhere else you can buy or sell totally awesome handmade goods. Best of all, it's completely FREE to list an event or browse the listings.

They also have great articles and resources on "Craft Show Success" for those new to the scene. We so love these girls at Indie Craft Shows!

MAKE THIS!

My Little Mochi shares her tutorial for making this adorable fabric box. It's a snap...easy directions and so so cute. I use these to hold all my jewels and you can make them to match your decor. Love it! Make one too!

And, check out My Little Mochi's blog...such a cutie!

LINK O' THE WEEK

A big KISS goes out to....................

BEST OF ETSY according to moi

This lovely lady gives reviews, articles, features, rant and raves on all things design related and found on etsy.com. So, if you are looking for the coolest things possible on Etsy and don't have the time to search around, go to Best of Etsy for the insight.

MAKE THIS!

Check out this cool tutorial from Fluffyland! Make your own Starburst wrapper bracelet or a purse or a hat or whateva you want. This reminds me of when I was a kiddo and made these with Wrigley's gum wrappers. Anything will work...just try this technique. Thanks Fluffyland for sharing your How-to!

MAKE THIS TOO!

This is another example of how to use recycled objects to weave very cool products.

Tiffany Tomato's tutorial shows how to make a basket out of plastic bags. Excellent! We love this!

THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS

HANDS-ON JEWELRY EXHIBIT - CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Museum of Contemporary Craft invites artists to help create an interactive exhibition in a museum setting - one in which the visitor is invited to touch, try on and physically engage art jewelry. For this exhibition, artists are encouraged to explore questions of materiality, construction, design and wearability. Putting aside preciousness, makers of art jewelry are invited to create objects that give audiences the freedom to touch - and temporarily wear - these adornments.

This innovative approach to the exhibition of art jewelry will coincide with Framing · The Art of Jewelry (on view January 19 - May 11, 2008), an exhibition of selected works from the forthcoming Metalsmith: Exhibition in Print 2007, curated by Ellen Lupton. Together, the three exhibitions will provide multiple ways for audiences to consider the art jewelry object: in print, in a museum exhibition and through interaction.

Eligibility: open to international artists and designers
Media: art jewelry/mixed media
Entry fee: $15
Jurors: Rebecca Scheer, Rachelle Thiewes, Namita Gupta Wiggers
Deadline to apply: 5pm on August 15, 2007 - this is not a postmark deadline

For further information contact Kat Perez, Curatorial Assistant: kperez@contemporarycrafts.org | 503.223.2654

ARTIST APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 15

ANNOUNCING THE GIRLIE SHOW SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

We have a winner! We are proud to announce that Jessica Beethe, local artist extraordinaire and just all-around cool chick, is the recipient of the first official Girlie Show $1000 scholarship!

Jessica is a senior at Oklahoma Christian University school of Art + Design as well as a partner in local design studio, Red House Studios.

Her paintings and illustrations demonstrate the depth of her conceptual thinking and ability to translate the whims of her imagination into palpable expressions of emotion and feeling. She describes her work as “a journey down the hole of humanity, focusing on the female’s inner form from a surface glance; their mysteriousness and grace coupled with nature’s animalistic turmoil.”

Jessica is a dynamic individual who is going to contribute much to the Oklahoma art scene – and we are proud to be a part of making it happen.

An exhibit of Jessica's work
will be hosted by:
Blue 7
Mayfair Shopping Center
NW 50th and May
Oklahoma City
AUGUST 4 - AUGUST 18.

Congratulations Jessica! You rock!

CALL FOR ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS!!!

Vendor application forms are now available online. Download HERE. Deadline for submittal is August 15, 2007. We can't wait to see all your wonderful fabulous creative work. Girls Rock!

THE CANVAS SHOW

Check it!
The Canvas Show is coming soon...Friday, June 1...and The Girlies are representin'. Come see and bid on our stylin' designs...cause you can never have enough shoes, right? (Okay, silly question.) There will be some way cool work there and all created on canvas Vans by 75 artists...many from The Girlie Show. So, come show some love...Proceeds benefit the Art After School Program, which is the greatest!!! See you there with bells on!!!

MINI-DOCUMENTARY

So, in case you haven't seen it yet or didn't notice the giant link in the right hand column...The Girlie Show Mini-Documentary is out in the world. Footage was taken at the show last year. It features some of our fabulous artists, gives overview shots of the crowd and has bits of narrative by The Girlies - Marilyn, Dawn and Erin. It's a lot of fun, we hope you like it...check it out here. We're so proud of our baby girl and how she's grown.

Lots of fun and exciting things are in store for the 2007 show. We will keep you advised...you won't want to miss!

ANNOUNCING THE CALL FOR ARTISTS

Applications are now available for The Girlie Show 2007. Deadline for submission is August 15. Click HERE to download an application.

Mark your calendars with the show dates - Friday and Saturday, October 12-13.

WELCOME TO OUR BLOG!

Welcome all to the super happy lucky fabulous and don't forget pink Girlie Show blog!

We are so so excited to offer another glimpse into The Girlie Show's world. The blog will be an outlet for us to showcase our artists, what they do and what they like and to feature all types of cool projects, events and people. Our artists will be guest collaborators and will be rockin' the blog too.

Thanks so much for joining in on the fun.

Kisses,
The Girlies