Bird vs. Bird Designs

The Home Stretch, or, It’s Renegade Time!

Phew! It’s been a crazy few weeks, with show after show, late nights of snipping and sewing, and a concerted effort to not spend all my earnings on awesome goodies made by other vendors. This Saturday and Sunday (12/18-12/19) brings the grand finale of the 2010 season, the Renegade Craft Fair.
All the details are HERE, but basically it’s from 11-7 both days and is at the Concourse Exhibition Center in San Franciso. The nice thing is that it’s within walking distance of the Civic Center BART station. Hope to see you there!

Indie Mart at the Academy of Sciences 12/9!

People, this is very exciting. Two forces of San Francisco awesomeness, the California Academy of Sciences and Indie Mart, have teamed up for an evening of science, crafts, music, drinks and more. It goes down this Thursday, 12/9 from 6-10 pm at the Academy (in Golden Gate Park) Here’s the scoop straight from the Indie Mart folks:

In the sea of holiday craft and shopping events, Indie Mart is shooting above all of them like the water spout from a humpback! Prepare for cocktail slugging and gift purchasing near African penguins! Prepare for commerce and clothes shopping near Claude, the albino alligator!
In quite possible the most unique holiday sale ever attempted, Indie Mart is excited to announce that it will unleash this year’s holiday design show at T…he Academy of Sciences NIGHTLIFE! We have personally recruited 50 of the best, most unique vendors especially for this event. It wouldn’t be Indie Mart without booze, free DIY demos & gift making from Workshop, gift wrapping, live printing, and how-to’s on everything from mounting bugs making beer koozies that showcase your fave elements from the periodic table. Fu Kn Cr Zy!!!!

Our peeps at the Museum will be closing off the glass atrium for vendors, activities, snow (yes, snow) and even an igloo. If that’s not cooler than a polar bear’s toenails, then venture upstairs where bands AB and the Sea and Boy in the Bubble will keep the skinny jeans swaying and the feather headbands bobbing under the low lights! Cruise back downstairs for DJ’s Ts and Roll spinning in the main hall.
NightLife takes place every Thursday from 6 – 10 pm at the California Academy of Sciences. Visitors ages 21 and older can enjoy music, science, entertainment and cocktails, while experiencing the Academy’s world-class exhibits. Each week is different with the best in music, science, culture, food and entertainment.

Admission is $12, see the Academy’s website for ticket pre-purchase, directions, etc.

Jau Jou Studio Holiday Trunk Show on 12/1!

The holiday shop-o-rama continues! This Wednesday, December 1st, Bird vs. Bird will be at Jau Jou Studio’s Holiday Trunk Show in the Grand Lake neighborhood of Oakland. There’s nothing I like better than a show I can walk to!
This will be a cozy event with tunes by DJ Shrey of KALX, sips & snacks courtesy of Jau Jou Studio & complimentary holiday treats by Grand Avenue Bake Shop.
It goes from 7-9, admission is FREE, and the address is 3351 Grand Ave. in Oakland.
Head to the official Facebook page for more info.

Let’s go to Petaluma!

It’s nearly the end of November, which means a whirlwind of sewingcuttingpackagingphotographing as all of us crafty types get ready for the holiday shopping rush. This year Bird vs. Bird will be at a variety of shows, large and small.
First in line is the Holiday Crafterino in Petaluma, which runs from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, November 28th.

I’m SUPER excited about this event. First of all, I’m very fond of Petaluma. Second of all, it’s a nice size–lots of awesome vendors, but not so many that your head explodes. Third of all, proceeds from the event (the dollar you pay to get in at the door) are donated to charity.
For more info, and to see a preview of the vendors, you can head over to the official Facebook page or visit the Petaluma Downtown Craft Mart page
C’mon. You know you’ll have eaten all the leftover pie by Sunday, so what else will you have to do all day? See you there!