Annual Shop Small Guide - 2023

November 22, 2023 by Thea Starr in Shop Update

Hey howdy friends,

I’ve been deep into expanding my sewing knowledge through vintage machine repairs. It’s a sickness really and I have yet to gain control over it. So, I haven’t made any kanzashi or spent time here to connect. I hope you all are connecting with me on other platforms though. (IG & YouTube).

However, you must know that I am passionate about my long time maker community and showing support for them during the holidays seasons.

First, I too would love to have a discount on groceries, utilities and gas rather than a brand new tv or the like from a big box store. Things are TOUGH. A thing that you can do for free is send out links of recommendations to your own social circles to spread the word. It really is appreciated and does truly help.

So let’s get down to it.

Personal Care Goods:

Render Skincare - PNW Made Tallow Skincare Goods. Your skin will love you for this.

Seattle Sundries - Seattle brick and mortar store location open by appointment. Online shop too.

Handmade LaConner - For my Whidbey Island friends be sure to stop in to the shop! Online shopping is available as well.

Estrella Soap - A long standing family favorite of ours. I cannot recommend them enough.

Home Decor & Entertainment Goods:

Vinyl Devotion - For my vinyl collecting fans, if you want superb customer service and high quality vinyls - shop here. They have some band tees too.

Candy Relics - I use their “paper cups” everyday. I love them and highly recommend.

Monster - A bit of everything for some who might be hard to shop for. DIY kits, local classes and wearables.

The Handmade Showroom - Another beautifully curated store in Downtown Seattle with wide selection of gifts. Including gift bundles that can be mailed directly to your recipient.

Wearables -

Slow Loris - Guemes Island based brand and my all time favorite illustration designer (Jessica Lynch). I get compliments every time I wear their pieces.

Backstitch Bruja - Year round spooky wearables plus bags and more. I love her stuff.

elSage - A Mount Vernon, WA based shop. The owners are wonderful people and they make some beautiful high quality designs in shop.

Sun Rae Dolls Vintage - Plus sized cottage core themed attire and goods handmade by a fellow sewist I’ve befriended through my sewing journey.

Craft Supply and Kids:

Smile Mercantile - Adorable craft supplies and miniatures with a retro vibe.

Poison Grrls - Vintage style knitting sweater / top patterns.

Woven Wilde - Small California based company that makes the cutest rattan kid’s toys.

Mymy & Me - Felted toys. So adorable. (Canadian based company)

And of course I have shops too:

6 by 6 Arts - Pretty plant stands, PNW themed goods, wall and shelf decor pieces with a splash of profanity.

Darkness Drive - For the year round ghouls and goblins. Spooky home decor.

My Etsy shop - a place where I’ve typically listed my vintage fabric destash and some kanzashi as well.

Finally my shop here. (Use code SAVE25) at checkout here.

All of the above have 25% off orders of $25. *US only.

This is definitely geared towards my local area but I welcome recommendations from your local area in the comments below.

Please shop small this holiday season.

xo-Thea

Vlog - September 21, 2020

September 22, 2020 by Thea Starr in Vlog Videos

I’m only a day behind this time! This week the most important thing I mention is a farewell to a shop that has supported me since their inception. Momo Seattle is closing their doors after 13 years. If you’ve ever visited Momo, please leave a sweet note on their blog or IG page to say farewell.

I started doing my vlogs for family and friends that I can’t see during this pandemic. I didn’t but a lot of thought into it, I just wanted to utilize a communication avenue that isn’t Facebook. (I’m not a fan.) I’m hoping to change the format of my vlogs very soon. Currently I am just filming everything I do on my iPhone and using iMovie to edit. Super basic stuff. However, with some of the more intricate things I do, I want to have better focus for them. So, in the future I’ll hope to make them a little more polished looking.

With the orange smokey haze gone from the skies, I can return to photographing inventory. I have new pieces and fabrics to share here on my site and my Etsy shop as well. My other company 6 by 6 Arts, has had a little surge of work in the last week. I have to give a bit of attention to that so I’m not sure how fast I’ll have new items listed. As always, feel free to contact me directly if there is something you’re looking for. i most likely have something.

Please take care of yourselves and happy first day of fall! We’re entering my two favorite seasons and I am overjoyed!

xo-Thea

Spring Is About To Bloom

March 06, 2017 by Thea Starr in Stockists

Well, hello. It's seems that I have hibernated for the winter. I've actually just had to take time to focus on 6 by 6 Arts. The majority of this business has always taken place during the spring and summer months, for obvious reasons. Things are about to start blooming again around here since spring is upon us.

I finally have time to sit down and just make. It feels so good.

I still owe you all a blog post about my personal wedding bouquet from my wedding last September. It wasn't my most elaborate piece, but definitely one of my most creative and richly colored bouquets.

Many of the pieces above can be found at Momo Seattle. Many more will soon be popping up in my shop(s).

xo-Thea

Bon Odori

July 15, 2016 by Thea Starr in Stockists, Events

This weekend the Bon Odori festival is happening in Seattle.

I dropped off fresh new inventory along with some special kanzashi pieces at MOMO Seattle - 600 Jackson Street in Japantown/International District.

Those special kanzashi pieces are only going to be there for a limited time. So be sure to get them while you can!

While you're there in the neighborhood, be sure to explore the shops, restaurants and other notable places of interest (Thank you Pokemon Go!)

Walking up Jackson Street in the International District

Xo- Thea

Prep Day

June 24, 2016 by Thea Starr in Craft Shows

I *just* remembered that I can blog from my phone! Perhaps I'll post more now. 😁

I'm getting prepared for the awesome weekend that lies ahead at Urban Craft Uprising! New packaging, new booth display and new sign. If you've been following me for awhile, you know I have another company, 6 by 6 Arts. I've been asked by customers and as well as buyers who plan to attend the wholesale buyer's day, if I or 6 by 6 will be at the show. We will not be. At this time I am limiting my wholesale accounts for my kanzashi, due to scheduling. 6 by 6 is currently taking new wholesale accounts however, please contact us here for more information and our current linesheet.

I love that wholesale buyers have reached out to me directly and plan to attend the unique "tradeshow" experience that UCU is offering!

For the rest of you, (my people!!!) Here is the booth map for this weekend's show:

I'll be in booth 18. I believe I am next to a new UCU vendor, Adina Mills. One thing that I absolutely love about the organizers of UCU is that they are fantastic with their placement of vendors. I am an "old timer" at the show and quite often, if not always, I am placed next to a new vendor. I love that!

It is a busy weekend in Seattle, so make sure you add Urban Craft Uprising to your to do list!

xo- Thea

Urban Craft Uprising - Summer Show THIS WEEKEND!

June 22, 2016 by Thea Starr in Craft Shows

It's that time of year again! Urban Craft Uprising's Summer show is upon us, already! My life has been one big blur as of late. I don't blog as much as I used to (obviously), but I do now actively post on Instagram. With IG update for ease of switching between accounts, I make it a point to post more there.

This weekend I will have quite a few new things. Also, by request, I will be bringing gallon bags of vintage kimono fabric in. This year, I've slowed down production of my fabric flowers to focus on other projects I have going on and family things. But I still have accumulated large piles of vintage kimono fabric scraps. Somethings never change. :)

I hope to see some familiar faces this weekend! I'd love to get feedback on my new packaging. Which was slightly terrifying to make that change after so many years.

Here are the details for the show:

UCU Summer Show

Seattle Center Exhibition Hall

Saturday, June 25th & Sunday, 26th

11am – 5pm both days

xo-Thea

Urban Craft Uprising Headquarters - Grand Opening TOMORROW

April 01, 2016 by Thea Starr in Stockists

Hey there! Long time to no post. I did warn you though... Anywho...have you heard that Urban Craft Uprising has a brick and mortar store now!?!?! It's true! UCU HQ resides at 1932 2nd Ave - Seattle, WA 98101 and the grand opening is tomorrow!

Urban Craft Uprising Headquarters | Seattle

For those of you who are familiar with that area will wonder why that seems familiar. It's actually where Schmancy used to be. Kristen, the super lady behind both Schmancy and UCU closed Schmancy's doors only to open new ones for UCU.

Sneak peek pictures have already been posted on UCU's Instagram and Facebook.

The grand opening is from 11am to 6pm. You can expect to see many familiar handmade wares of Urban Craft Uprising's vendors. Including yours truly! Mini kanzashi sets and single kanzashi flowers are in stock there!

I'm so excited that Urban Craft Uprising will have and actual store front! I can't wait to see it! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an easy path across Lake Washington during the new 520 bridge's grand opening. So many exciting new things this weekend here in the Seattle area! I hope you all have a great weekend.

xo- Thea

I'm such a liar!

December 09, 2015 by Thea Starr in Craft Shows

According to my last post that is! I failed to post about my booth location at Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show this past weekend. Yet, many still were able to find me there. It was absolutely wonderful to touch base with so many former and repeat customers! I love revisiting my previous pieces. I especially LOVE those of you who made the extra effort to come meet me in person after ordering from me online.

The one that got away... this particular flower was admired by two separate people but as any good craft show shopper, you have to do the rounds first before buying anything. But alas, I had to tell both of those folks who returned that someone swoo… — The one that got away... this particular flower was admired by two separate people but as any good craft show shopper, you have to do the rounds first before buying anything. But alas, I had to tell both of those folks who returned that someone swooped this up during their rounds. Lessons to be learned at craft shows - if you love it - just buy it! So many things have gotten away from me when I hmmed and hawwed.

Thank you so much! Thank you for supporting my fellow craftspeople and the event in general. We are a thriving community because of people like you.

I do still plan to list a few more things online, however I am in the midst of preparing to sell my other company's wares at Crafty Wonderland in Portland, Oregon this week! So all of my attention is on that right now.

Thanks again to all that stopped by my booth this past weekend! I am filled with gratitude for knowing and meeting the best people through my and other's handmade works.

xo-Thea

Tomorrow Night At The Handmade Showroom

October 14, 2015 by Thea Starr in Events

Have you heard about The Handmade Showroom at Pacific Place in downtown Seattle? It started off as a wee bitty pop shop that has morphed into an every weekend shop. Which will soon be a full time shop throughout the holiday season. The Handmade Showroom features locally made handmade items. If you've ever attended Crafty Wonderland, Seattle Handmade or Urban Craft Uprising shows, you'll probably see some familiar items in the shop.

Tomorrow they are hosting an artist reception at the store from 6 - 8 pm.

From their site:

We are excited to join the celebration of Fall fashion for ‪#‎StyleuPP‬ by Seattle Magazine happening at Pacific Place Seattle this week!

Visit us on Thursday evening for an exclusive reception to meet our artists, taste wares from our artisanal food vendors, view our collection of amazing handmade work, and get a head start on your holiday shopping lists!

Special on-site tastings with:
Delicately Sweet Confections - Salted Caramel Sauce
Sweet Caroline's Jams - limited edition artisan jams made with seasonal fruits
The Kitchen Imp - hand-blended organic spices and seasonings

In addition to all the fun we will have on hand, there will be a live fashion show happening at Pacific Place, so come early and join in on the fun of fashion!

The Showroom is located on the third floor next to the Nordstrom Skybridge.

All are welcome, so be sure to invite your friends to join in on the fun! We look forward to seeing you Thursday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/299268300243651/

My other company 6 by 6 Arts has had products there since the grand opening, but starting tomorrow you'll be able to see a selection of my handmade keepsake bouquets! I will also be in attendance tomorrow night. It will be fun and I hope to see some familiar faces there!

xo - Thea

Seattle International District - Night Market this Saturday!

September 09, 2015 by Thea Starr in Events, Craft Shows

Hi there! As I've probably mentioned before, most of my time these days have been spent working on building my other company 6 by 6 Arts. It's been a lot of fun and completely different than what I've been doing here. It's been an inspiration to keep creating new things and refining my established works.

I created a few beautiful custom bridal orders during the peak wedding season this year. So much love and wedded bliss in the air! It's been absolutely wonderful and as always an honor to create custom keepsake pieces.

Starr Flowers and Mini Kanzashi will be on hand this weekend!

I'm making my first appearance this year with my kanzashi this Saturday at the Seattle International District Night Market & Autumn Moon Festival. I will have a select few things from 6 by 6 there on hand. We are also taking orders for on site delivery too. Same goes for here! If there is anything that you're hoping to get your hands on from me, shoot me a note and I'll meet you at the festival! I know there's not a lot in my shop at the moment (*spoiler* - Updates are coming soon!) I do have a few things available in my Etsy shop.

I'll be sharing a booth with Momo Seattle! If you can't make it out to the festival this weekend, you can always pick up my kanzashi and Starr Flowers at Momo! They have been a long time stockist and personal favorite shop of mine for years now!

I would love to see some familiar faces this weekend! PLUS there's a Happy Hour for the food trucks. Wuttttt!?!?!?

xo- Thea

Urban Craft Uprising - Summer 2015 THIS WEEKEND!!!

June 26, 2015 by Thea Starr in Craft Shows, Events

Can you believe it's that time again? Urban Craft Uprising's Summer show is this weekend! Did you happen to check out UCU's Meet the Vendor on me? Oddly the two most asked questions of me is: "Is Starr your real last name?" - It is! and "Are those made of clay?" - usually asked prior to touching my kanzashi. I try to live up to my "Precisely folded fabric flowers" slogan.

I have been busy tossing $5.00 scrap fabric bags together, whipping up new $10.00 hair clips and creating unique color palettes for bouquets.

I will have many pieces on sale! I'm really looking forward to some familiar faces that usually sing by Urban Craft's Summer Show to grab my sale items. I will also have my new Starr Flowers on hand too!

I will be in the back corner at booth #125. Right next to show sponsor and one of my stockists Two Birds Tattoo! Just look for a super colorful display ( I CANNOT WAIT TO SHARE MY NEW DISPLAYS WITH YOU!!!) and you know you've found me.

If that isn't motivation enough, consider that it is supposed to be over 90 degrees in Seattle this weekend. I have to words of motivation for you: air conditioning. :)

I hope to see you all there!

Thea