If you love reading and making zines as much as I do, then stop by the NYC Zine Fest this weekend at the Brooklyn Lyceum. I will be having a table on both days selling my zines (for a dollar!) and some specialty items for 5 bucks and up. You can also buys some Free Danger zines online too as well as at Cinders , Printed Matter and Dessert Island .

It will be totally worth your while to stop by especially since there is free admission! Read more about what’s in store at the fest by checking out their site …I hear there are some pretty spectacular raffle prizes like gift certificates to Spoonbill and Sugartown, St. Mark’s Bookshop and The Printed Matter!

Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our grand prize raffle winners from the BUST Spring Fling Craftacular Raffle!
Here is Lauren who won the Batavus bike care of the Hub Station!

Here is Sara Cecilia with her Yudu personal screen printer!

And last but not least Nicole with the Vendor showcase chock full of special items from most of the vendors who participated in the event, like socks from Ashi Dashi, t-shirts from PASTE, items from Glitterlimes, Oliba Soap, Tugboat Printshop, and so much more.

If you didn’t get to strike a pose with a prize, maybe you were caught on camera at the Craftacular…
Check yourselves out over here in the Spring Fling Craftacular Photo Gallery! Photos of the event were shot by Molly Clifford.
Missed out? Don’t fret! We will be having our Holiday Craftacular and many more to look forward to, so stay tuned.

It’s almost time for Worldwide Knit in Public Day! Events are next Saturday, June 13, all over the world. Pick up your sticks and join in the fun! You can check out the WWKIP website to find events in your area.

The day was started four years ago by Danielle Landes so that knitters could get to know each other. As the WWKIP site says, ‘’Knitting is such a solitary act that it’s easy to knit alone somewhere and sink into your work without thinking about all the other knitters out there. Neighbors could spend all their lives never knowing that the other knits. This a specific day to get out of your house and go to a local event (with your knitting in tow) just for you and people like you.'’ It also seeks to publicly dispel rumors and stereotypes about knitters.

It’s been growing each year, from 25 events in 2005 to about 200 in 2007. It’s the largest event of its kind in the world.

What if you’re not a knitter? It’s never to late to learn how . I’m sure someone at the event you attend would be happy to give you some pointers. I haven’t decided if I’m going to go to the Brooklyn Public Library or Central Park, but I’m sure I’ll be at one of them. -Liza
(graphic via www.wwkip.org)

My first filmed interview! Here I am looking ridiculous and trying to talk about the Craftacular…at the Craftacular! It was hectic and a total blast, and thanks to everyone who came, was a vendor, took pictures, Dj’d, or just helped the day run smoothly! I could not have done any of it without dedicated BUST interns and staff. It was an extremely special day for BUST. Of course special thanks to the crafty folks at Provocraft, the green thumbs at Trees Not Trash, Joshua Katcher and the Farm Sanctuary! Shout outs to Verve music, Fresh Minerals, O-wool, ModCloth, Izze, and Eyekiss Films. Stay tuned to BUST.com as we are planning more Craftaculars that you won’t want to miss! xxoo

Check out the Threadbanger video below:

Satisfied shoppers at yesterday’s Spring Fling Craftacular, held in Brooklyn NY.

The BUST office is basking in the afterglow of the thrilling time had by all at yesterday’s, Spring Fling Craftacular. From the moment the doors opened till, the last booths were disassembled and packed up, the pace was frenetic. Throughout the day thousands perused the finest wares from excellent crafters, enjoyed a rotation of live DJ’s, and took in the ambiance of the venue, ‘Warsaw: the Polish National Home.’ Modeled after a traditional Polish dance hall, replete with large oil paintings, gilt mirrors, green marble walls, and a vaulted ceiling; the Warsaw blended 19th century elegance with 60’s space-race charm.

Highlights of the event included a delicious vegan cooking demo hosted by the folks from Farm Sanctuary. They presented meat alternatives that pleased even as entrenched a carnivore as myself. Provocraft exhibited their sleek user friendly silk-screening device known as the yudu, and gave out custom designed eco-friendly tote bags. The folks from Trees Not Trash inspired attendees with their lessons in the practice of guerilla gardening. Entrants in BUST’s; free raffle salivated over the bicycle, sewing machine, yudu, designer pinatas, and goodie basket compiled of gifts from every vendor present. All these will go to one very luck person in a few days when the name is drawn. Check out our vendors page to view or contact any of the artisans in attendance.
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This weekend the one, the only BUST Spring Fling Craftacular is happening on Sunday at the Warsaw in Brooklyn! Over 50 rad designers and crafters are converging to sell their best items under one roof. Sign up for our free raffle, get a chance to win a Singer Sewing and Quilting Machine, a Yudu, a Batavus bike, and so much more! Snag a goodie bag stuffed with tons of swag if you are one of the first 250 through the door. Or go get a personalized screen printed tote from the Yudu demo studio. Do not miss Trees Not Trash, The Farm Sanctuary and Joshua Katcher demos! It’s a fun filled event lasting all day Sunday! Don’t miss out!!!! Check out more details here!

Check out these super cute fern leggings from Photosynthesis! You can get this cute leafy print on all different items of clothing at the Etsy shop.

Or, you can check the brand out this Sunday in person at the BUST Spring Fling Craftacular! It’s at the Warsaw (261 Driggs Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn) from 12-7. Don’t forget to wear your garden party best! We want to see wall-to-wall flowery dresses and straw hats!

Your $2 entry fee gets you entered in our raffle. The awesome prizes include a Batavus by Selle Royale bike, Singer sewing machine and a YuDu! Not to mention you can shop ’til you drop with all of our other awesome vendors.

We can’t wait to see you there!

The BUST Spring Fling Craftacular is in the Village Voice this week! And it’s complete with that super-sexy picture of our very own Callie Watts BUSTing a move at last year’s gig.

Here’s what the Voice said: ‘’BUST magazine’s DIY shopping and party extravaganza is going country this time with their Spring Fling Craftacular 2009. Please be advised that this isn’t your average flea of local vendor booths. You’re asked to come dressed in your best gardening outfit, even if that means straw hat, short floral skirt, and gardening gloves-just make it work! Sip on cocktails, munch on pierogies, dance to some tunes, get gardening tips, and, yes, shop.'’

So don’t you forget to come this weekend! We’ll be at the Warsaw, which is located at 261 Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg Brooklyn, from 12-7 on Sunday. Your $2 not only gets you in but also enters you in a raffle with awesome prizes - including a Batavus by Selle Royale bike, Singer sewing machine or a YuDu!

Don’t forget to wear your garden party best - we’re talking straw hats, flowery skirts, gardening gloves, you name it! -Liza

Check out these gorgeous hats from Craftacular vendor Glampire! From sassy, to stunning, to dramatic, these hats, fascinators, headbands and hair accessories are everything you are looking for to dress your head with. You will never want to wear a baseball cap, a bucket hat, or even a newsboy ever again with these fabulous creations. Check out Glampire and more vendors at this weekend’s Spring Fling Craftacular happening at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY and snatch up your own head piece!

Joshua Katcher (above) or the Discerning Brute will be making an appearance and doing a demonstration at this weekend’s BUST Spring Fling Craftacular . In association with the Farm Sanctuary , Katcher will be demonstrating how you can replace everyday food items with vegan ones, thereby helping the environment and helping yourself become healthy. Joshua will be doing ‘Vegan Cooking 101′, a lot of Q and A, specifically addressing each farm animal, and how to replace those foods in everyday cooking. It is not to be missed!

DBTV Valetine Special: TODD OLDHAM HEARTS YOU from The Discerning Brute on Vimeo.