On behalf of MyRight2Write.com, I attended a vendor get-together this week for the upcoming Crafty Bastards crafts show… so I wanted to update the blog with a few more deets.

For some reason, I had it in my mind that the first annual Silver Spring Crafty Bastards show was the younger, smaller, more bastardier bastard child of Crafty Bastards The Adams Morgan Show… but NOOOOOOO. Folks, I am happy to report that this absolutely will NOT be the case!

Check out the Vendor Gallery to see 80 of the coolest DIY crafters in the Metro Area, very close to the same number that set up at the fall show downtown. Jewelers, clothing designers, monster makers, toy creators, stationers… a veritable plethora of talent. In addition, there will be a Supply Swap booth; bring supplies to donate and take some supplies home, free! There will also be bands, food… a whole day’s worth of stuff to do, see, and buy (including of course our fabulous journals and one of a kind handprinted clothing).

Located at Pyramid Atlantic (directions), 8230 Georgia Avenue, just a block or two south of the main Silver Spring downtown area.

Last year’s downtown Bastards event reportedly had an attendance of 20,000 people! Yes, you read that correctly. Wanna get the goods? Come early and come often.

…and we are gonna rock you!

The MyRight2Write.com Crew had such fun at the SOWEBO Festival in downtown B’more, we’re at it again, this time in our own backyard. One of about 80 vendors selected from hundreds of applicants, please join us at Washington City Paper’s Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday June 28 10-5 at Pyramid Atlantic, 8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. Now in its 5th year, this festival is one of the hottest indie crafts events nationwide, with amazing handmade goods, food, and entertainment.

Just in time for the show, we are working our crafty little fingers to the bone to bring you some truly adorable new products including MINI JOURNALS!

If pocket-sized journaling is your thing, AND you love our OOAK vintage wallpaper covered composition books AND you dig the idea of your purchase making a difference to local school kids at Piney Branch Elementary… may we humbly suggest bringing home a truckload of these babies… just $3 EACH! Or buy them bundled in pairs, with one of our stylin’ black pencils for just $6. At 3.25 x 4.5 inches, these are just perfect for you poets on the go.

And oh my… the clothing is truly sparkling. Stripes and bright colors, pajamas, tees, totes and even a skirt (see below). Priced to sell, with two unadorned composition books donated to our school for each clothing item purchased.

The items pictured here (and so much more) will be available only at the show… these will not be listed on our site. As you know, our upcycled gently-used clothing pieces are  one-of-a-kind so arrive early for the best selection.

See you soon at Crafty Bastards!

The MR2W Crew rocked a beautiful sunny day at the SOWEBO Arts Festival last weekend! Our “Science Project” display board was a hit and gave attendees all the scoop about us. A big thanks to Molly Bess for inspiring our design with her own Science Expo board this year.

Kids stopped by to draw in our journal and we debuted our first pair of hand-printed OOAK Pajama’s.

On one or two (or three) occasions, we were grateful for the presence of our bodyguard, Micah, shown here with his massive and impressive “air pillow” musculature.

The tee shirt and journal combo packs made for a colorful backdrop, gently blowing in the warm breezes.

Our own Jess, workin’ the booth! And… one of the colorful characters that paraded down the streets of B’more.

Finally, what’s a trip to Baltimore without an art car on the premises? The one pictured above really defines the genre… a big old machine covered in blackboard paint, with plenty of colored chalk for everyone to express themselves.

THANKS BALTIMORE… WE HAD A BLAST and we appreciate your support!

PS: Did you miss catching us at SOWEBO? Not to worry! Come out and see us at Washington City Paper’s CRAFTY BASTARDS on Saturday, June 28 at Pyramid Atlantic, Silver Spring. More info to come about that soon…

Come and say hi to the MR2W crew at the 2008 Sowebo Festival on Sunday, May 25th in Baltimore, MD. We’ll have a booth at this year’s festival and we’re bringing all of our Monster friends with us. No worries, the Plain Janes will not be left behind! The Monsters have agreed to share half of the table with them for this festive day. So, come and check us out! We’d love to meet you!