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Drum Roll Please: We’re Opening a Store!

0 comments By allyson Filed in accessories, business updates, screaming mimi, st. louis, wearable art, wedding January 2nd, 2012 @ 6:20 pm

SAY HELLO TO SCREAMING MIMI!

 

Kate Valleroy of Red Anvil and Buffalo Blue are teaming up at 2718 Sutton in Maplewood (in the old O’Malley’s Irish Gifts space). You can expect to see original designs from Kate and Allyson like always but lots of cool new stuff too! Look for fresh floral designs for Weddings and flowers to make everyday happy, handmade couture Wedding accessories and select Wedding attire and handmade Women’s clothing as well as a variety of handmade gifts and fun miscellany to fit any budget– in other words a wide array of AWESOME!

We’ll also be accepting some select consignment, so if you’re a crafty person with something to add to the mix– give us a shout! More info about that soon…

 

SAVE THE DATE: We’re shooting for a February 4th grand opening date, but look for a confirmation on that soon.

Thank you for all your support! WE COULDN’T DO THIS WITHOUT YOUR HELP!

***You can still find Buffalo Blue online or on Etsy anytime.

**Keep tabs on Buffalo Blue on Facebook and Twitter to get the most current info. And you can always check our blog to see when and where we are!

 

You can also follow Screaming Mimi on Twitter and Facebook- website coming soon!

 

Upcoming Events



SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 4th– SCREAMING MIMI GRAND OPENING!!!

  ** Psst! You can always find a full list of our upcoming events and appearances on our Blog.

Renegade Recap

0 comments By allyson Filed in business updates, craft show, handmade roadtrip December 5th, 2011 @ 7:28 pm

We spent the weekend after Thanksgiving at Renegade’s First Annual Holiday Craft Show in Austin TX.

Before heading for Texas, we enjoyed the Holiday at my parents’ two hours from St. Louis and did our best to eat as much as we could hold. Tom especially enjoyed his dessert- he tried every one!

mmm dessert(s)

We headed out- Austin or Bust- on Black Friday, and at just over 13 hours of driving, it was out longest road trip for a show to date!

entering the big-D (Dallas) Friday night

But, since we LOVE Austin, we made it a mini vacation too. We hit some of our favorite restaurants and shops- including Trudy’s Tex-Mex, Maria’s Taco Express and IKEA (because it was on the way home).

A huge display of plush rats at IKEA- the one brown one there on top came home with me because it was the only brown one we saw. Meaning it was meant to be, right?!?

The show itself was fantastic- the crowd was warm and welcoming and while not as large as many Renegade crowds, we were very happy with the weekend as a whole and overjoyed to be included. YAY! RENEGADE!

Tom unloaded the car/trailer as efficiently as I’ve ever seen- THANKS TOM! Couldn’t do it without you. <3

Felicia Koloc of Let’s Be Friends was also there– we traded it up and made off with a bunch of her little stuffed friends perfect for Holiday gifts. She left with one of our new Smithe collars decorated in vintage chain– great choice, girl! (picture is borrowed from her instagram– you should follow her).

Felicia’s woodland friends rock my world! Her booth was pretty rad!

We also made some new friends, Tim of Nakatomi Inc was our booth neighbor and his posters rock- I especially enjoyed his hand drawn Wes Anderson prints. Zissou, Tennebaum, Oh! Brother Where Art Thou, and more!

And then there was Kate Thomas of Little Things Studio– her inspirational prints and artwork ROCK (and so does she. A lot). We were so happy to meet her! We traded with her for some of our favorites–again perfect for gifts- and she went home with my favorite plaid wool Prudence collar. Great to know it has a good home!

Kate's quilt prints are graphic and perfect for gifts-- definitely on my wish list!

Kate’s new collar- my favorite! And so her!

We made the long drive back home on Monday morning and stopped to pick up our pups and spent the night at my parents, still a couple of hours from home. Tuesday we trekked back to St. Louis and began the somewhat arduous task of unpacking the car and several loads of dirty laundry from the car.

Subaru and travel trailer (named Horris) actually pre-trip, but you get the idea

**Special thanks to Julie Hinkle for visiting for San Antonio (and after the fact for letting me borrow the below pic of us)- always great to see you! *Bonus reading:  This American Wife, Julie’s blog, is hilarious, touching and really a good all around way to spend a few minutes every day. Give it a read, whydontcha?

Julie and I amid booth stuff

 A trip well done, if I do say so myself! We look forward to our next Renegade, wherever and whenever that may be… And I say again, YAY! RENEGADE!

Handmade Holiday Gift Guide– Our version!

0 comments By allyson Filed in business updates, gifts, st. louis, wearable art December 4th, 2011 @ 12:13 pm

 

We believe that supporting other artists and crafters is the way to go this Holiday (and for any other occasion) and we love giving and receiving handmade gifts. So in the spirit of sharing, we put together some of our favorites in this fun gifting guide!

 

For stationary gifts and Holiday cards:

Kinaloon: Classic clean lines in artful shapes and colors

Reuse First: Snarky funny sayings in bright colors

 

For recycled goods including the best candles and plants in recycled vessels EVER:

Reuse First

 

For the eccentric gal on your list, fun and funky jewelry creations to fit any budget:

Red Anvil

 

For crochet gifts including cowls, hats, scarves and stuffed animals AND vintage home goodness for anyone on your list:

Calico Brave

 

For knit accessories including cowls, scarves, headbands, bows, gloves, etc:

Cristin Rae Knitwear

 

Clothing gifts for ladies– great skirts, dresses and upcycled cashmere sweaters— YES!

Forget Me Knot Clothing

 

For upcycled vintage goodies including book journals and calendars and the one of the best vintage home good selections around:

The Fancy Lamb

 

The cutest stuffed animals/friends and paper goods around for kids and kids at heart:

Let’s Be Friends

 

Felted and upcycled fun for everyone– figurines, jewelry, hair accessories, wallets, soap, pillows and more!

Katatomic Labs

 

Best handmade cold-press soaps around in awesome colors and scents (flavors?):

Bella Luna 

 

Inspirational and fun prints and posters in bright colors and great sizes and shapes

Little Things Studio

 

Hand-drawn custom paper dolls and portraits as well as prints, posters, totes and more!

Jordan Grace Owens

 

Local St. Louis handmade shop to cover all the bases:

The Foundrie

 

Happy Holidays from us to you!

XO, Allyson and Tom

 

Giveaway!!! Today only on the Chatty Crafty Blog

0 comments By allyson Filed in business updates, contest, headband, website December 2nd, 2011 @ 12:07 pm

I’m hosting a giveaway on the Chatty Crafty  blog today (today only, winner announced tomorrow)- easy to enter, just comment on the blog post! Anyone can enter, and if you’ll be at the show Dec. 10-11th, you can choose your own adventure headband. If you can’t attend, we’ll send it to you!

Today we’re giving away: a Dewitt headband. The Dewitt features upcycled vintage or handmade neckties artfully folded and hand stitched, then joined to a grosgrain ribbon headband for an effect that will make you the CEO of style! Kidding aside… these are really a lot of fun and great for any occasion- it will become your go-to hair accessory. As the winner of this giveaway you will choose a Dewitt headband at the event! How sweet is that?!

COME SEE US NEXT WEEKEND IN CHATTY!


http://www.chattycrafty.com/

P.S. Congrats to Heidi Vasterling, winner of the Headband from Buffalo Blue Designs!

Upcycled Collar Review- Crystal from Hautey Couture

0 comments By allyson Filed in Uncategorized December 1st, 2011 @ 10:57 pm

Crystal Holland from Hautey Couture recently scored two of our upcycled necktie collars from Etsy. She took the time to review them with this awesome video (below). Check it out and let Crystal and I know what you think.

Thanks, Crystal!

http://hauteycouture.com/upcycled-neckties-for-women-video-review/

Holiday Updates from Buffalo Blue Design

0 comments By allyson Filed in business updates, coupon, coupon code, craft show, Etsy, st. louis, website December 1st, 2011 @ 3:53 pm

Psst! Sign up for our MONTHLY e-newsletter for exclusive offers, discounts & news from Buffalo Blue Designs: http://eepurl.com/dPaDU

(WEBSITE ONLY: www.buffalobluedesigns.com)

For Registered Customers*
*must be registered on the website

Receive 10% off of your order:– use code HANDMADEHOLIDAY for automatic discount at checkout!

Code expires January 1st, 2012.

FREE SHIPPING: A Free Shipping code will be emailed to you immediately when you register as a new customer on the website.

This code is unique to you and may only be used a single time and not in coordination with any other offer.

Ongoing Special Offer: Buy 2 Headbands, Get 1 Free

Please leave your choice of free piece in notes at checkout or we will choose.

No Code is necessary for this offer. May not be used in conjunction with a coupon code of any kind.

Fine print: Only one code may be used at a time by a new customer in a single checkout. Each code may be used one time by each individual customer.

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(ETSY ONLY: www.buffalump.etsy.com)

Take 10% off of your order:– use code HANDMADEHOLIDAY for automatic discount at checkout!

(Code expires January 1st, 2012.  Not valid on custom orders, thank you.)

Free Shipping: Use code BBDFREESHIP or an automatic shipping discount on Etsy.
(Available on Domestic United States orders only, please.)

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THE UPCYCLE EXCHANGE SPECIAL OFFERS 

*Ongoing: Make any donation at any Upcycle Exchange drop-off

location or event and receive a coupon passport with coupon codes

for many local STL sellers. 


NEW! ***Donate 5 Neckties for me at a drop off location and receive a FREE Rosette Necktie Brooch/Hairclip

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Upcoming Events and Shows

Come see us at the following for all kinds of fun and crafty goodness!

 

The Foundrie

Chesterfield Mall, Chesterfield MO

Ongoing PopUp Shop: Fall/Holiday, Now-Dec 31st

http://thefoundrie.wordpress.com/

 

Springfield Art Association’s

7th Annual Holiday Hall Exhibition and Sale

November 11th-December 17th, 2011

700 N. 4th St., Springfield IL 62702

http://www.springfieldart.org/Gallery/tabid/531/Default.aspx

 

Strawberry Swing- Holiday

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. indoors at the Alexander Majors barn on State Line Rd. in Kansas City

http://strawberryswingcraftfair.blogspot.com/

 

Chatty Crafty-HOLIDAY DIY

Dec. 10th-11th, 2011

Warehouse Row, North Bldg, Suite 118

1110 Market Street Chattanooga, Tenn.

http://chattycrafty.com/

 

ALLIDAY

December 17, 2011, 9a-5p

Ford Truck Exhibit Hall, Tulsa Fair Grounds Expo Square

Tulsa, OK

http://www.allidayeveryday.com/ 

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For more information about upcoming shows and events, please visit the upcoming events page HERE.


A quick note: Custom Orders are Back!

0 comments By allyson Filed in business updates, Etsy, website November 30th, 2011 @ 11:25 am

Just a note– CUSTOM ORDERS ARE BACK!
Just in time for Holiday gift giving, custom orders are now open again on @Etsy and the website.

Order by Dec. 9th to guarantee Christmas delivery in the U.S. 

Reminder and Coupon

0 comments By allyson Filed in business updates, coupon, coupon code, craft show, Etsy, website November 23rd, 2011 @ 2:46 am

Hey Y’all!

Getting in the TX state of mind–Just a reminder we’ll be closing down the @Etsy & web shops Black Friday evening for Renegade in Austin Sat/Sun. Shop now through Friday to make certain you snag what you want for your or someone special!  http://www.renegadecraft.com/holiday-austin

COUPON ALERT!! : Use BLACKFRIDAY code for 15% off any order on now through Friday only in my @Etsy shop! http://www.buffalobluedesigns.etsy.com/

Let’s Craft Talk!

0 comments By allyson Filed in fun November 21st, 2011 @ 12:50 pm

Get those creative juices flowing and your dancing mojo ready…

Craft Talk by Leslie and the Lys

 

Upcoming Event: ALLIDAY, Everyday (but especially Dec 17th)

0 comments By allyson Filed in business updates, craft show November 20th, 2011 @ 12:30 am

**We can’t wait for this event Dec. 17th in Tulsa!

“The Alliday Show believes that there is no reason why everyday can’t be a holiday. 
We all love to give and receive so let’s do it year round and let’s do it handmade!  Treat yourself, your friends and your family everyday! 

The driving force behind the creation of The Alliday Show is to embrace the revival of the handmade arts movement and to provide talented local artisans a proper forum to display and share their goods where the public can shop without paying admission fees!

We beg the question, why can’t everyday be a holiday?”


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