New Product in Our Etsy Shop!

We have a new bridal accessory for sale in out Etsy shop!  Introducing the Athena Ballerina Bridal Sash!  This beautiful couture sash also doubles as a headband!  Actually in my mind it started out as a headband and then I thought, "Man this would look gorgeous belted around a gown!"  So there you go!  It's available in gold or silver and has intricate hand-sewn beading across the laurel leaves.  The shimmery sheer organza sash ties in the back for a perfect fit, however you decide to wear it!  To see more images & order, click here.

Product Preview: Pocket Squares

I know my posts have been have been scarce this week but I've been working my tail off to get ready for the big No-Coast Craft-o-rama!   I'll be debuting several new products there including the new Men's Haberdashery line!  You've already seen a sneak peek of the slim plaid ties and here is a preview of the latest addition, pre-folded pocket squares!  A decade ago seeing a pocket square in a mans coat pocket was a rare thing but today no fashionable man should be without one.   Ah, but to deal with all the pesky folding and refolding is inconvenient for today's guy on the go.  The solution is our quality pre-folded pocket squares, available in four different fold styles.  Each is made of fine Egyptian cotton, reinforced at the base, and stitched in place to permanently hold it's shape.  And unlike the cheap cheesy pre-folded pocket squares that came with your prom tuxedo these are not stapled to large pieces of card board, so they are fully washable should they become soiled.   Look for them December 3rd and 4th and the Midtown Global Market!

Now for sale on Etsy

The Stache Bash Party Pack is now available for purchase in my Etsy shop!  Woot!  Remeber 50% of your purchase will be donated to the Movember Foundation!  Just follow this link!

Product Preview: Mini Hipster Collection!

Here is a sneak peek at one of the new products I'll be introducing at the No-Coast Craft-o-rama, the Mini Hipster onesies!  They are too cute don't you think?  Naturally, they are made of organic cotton.  For those of you not in Minneapolis the 612 is a nod to the area code here.  Lots of Uptown hipsters wear 612 T-shirts and hats.  There are a couple other onesie designs in addition to these two but you'll just have to wait to see those!

Happy Friday + Product Preview!

Happy Friday everyone!  It doesn't even feel like Friday to me because I'm still in full "work mode" when usually by now I just can't wait for the weekend to start!  But it's been a pretty eventful week for Uptown Urban Craft, what with our new employee starting and new product designs being actualised, including our expansion into the world of fine men's neckwear! 

I have a little sneak peek of our new line of mens plaid ties for you all!   I started with this beautiful holiday plaid because, well why not?  All ties are fashioned in the stylish new slim width and constructed of 100% cotton.  They are handmade with fully-fitted interlining to ensure a beautiful drape and a smooth, even knot and hand-pressed and shaped for a clean finish.

Product Preview: The Stache Bash Party Pack!

These will be available for purchase soon on my website and in my Etsy shop!  It's the Stache Bash Party Pack!  It's a set of six handmade moustaches on a stick that make great photography props and party favors!  Best of all 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Movember Foundation to help fight mens cancers.  In case you're unfamiliar, Movember (the month formally known as November) is a world-wide charity event held during November each year.

At the start of Movember guys register with a clean shaven face. The Movember participants known as Mo-Bros then have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their Mo (slang for moustache) and along the way raise awareness and funds for men's health issues - specifically prostate and testicular cancer.  You can pledge money just like a walk-a-thon.  My husband and I are on the committee for Minneapolis's Foam Comber Team, he's a Mo-Bro and I'm a Mo-Sistah, and we are helping host this years big Movember Bash at the end on November (date to be announced) which will be a really fun event at The Stub & Herb with live music, great beer, a silent auction, & a "Best 'Stache" contest!   In the mean time if you'd like to donate you can do so right here!   Your donation supports the great work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG.

Sneak Peek: Fall/Winter 2010 Baby-Toddler Collection

Okay as promised, here is a little preview of just some of the Fall/Winter 2010 Baby-Toddler Collection for Uptown Urban Craft!   The main theme is punky patterns on preppy designs.  Dresses will be available in a multiple colors & just in case you think I'm leaving out the boys, there are a few things coming for them too but you'll just have to wait and see!

Photo Shoot Woot!

Whew! Yesterday sure was a busy day!  It was photo shoot day for the new birdcage veil and hairpieces accessory line for Uptown Urban Craft! We started at 9am with our photographer Stuart and our beautiful red-headed model Sarah. Everything went swimmingly and I can't wait to get the proofs! I initially intended to only use one model but I couldn't decide between my top two choices so I did a shorter secondary shoot myself later that afternoon with an up-&-coming model named Sami. Since Sarah's photographs were very dreamy and romantic, I did a really fun and playful shoot with Sami. Below are is a look at the process and sneak peak at some of the photos! Enjoy! 

What I'm Working on Now

Very quick post today because I'm getting everything prepped for the photo shoot tomorrow of the new accessories line! I'm teaming up with a great professional photographer on this as well as snapping some myself & can't wait to post some of the new photos on the blog! But for now I'm busy, busy, busy!

Coming Soon...

I've got a very busy day of work ahead of me today so I'll keep this brief. Uptown Urban Craft has an exciting new line of bridal accessories in the works! I don't want to give anything away but a the image below is a hint! That's all for now...