When: Saturday, April 25th – 9 am to 3:30 pm Where: SqWires – The Annex Historic Lafayette Square 1415 South 18th Street St. Louis, MO 63104 (See Map) Exchange Info: Drop-off wish list items at our booth upstairs and receive a Coupon Pass for 10% off all purchases from participating vendors, plus special give-aways while [...]
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Etsy Trashion Interview
It may come as no surprise that one of our participating artists is a member of Etsy’s Trashion Street Team, a group of Etsy sellers who focus on recycling and upcycling all kinds of discarded and found materials. Emily of Candy Calamity recently interviewed us for their blog. Check it out! In related news, we’ll [...]
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Sublime Stitching Upcycling Contest
Are you a crafter? Then you’ve probably heard of Sublime Stitching. Jenny Hart designs some of the hippest, cutest embroidery patterns you could ever hope to get your paws on. Embroidery is a versatile and easy way to spiff up boring clothing, and personalize everything from pillows to window screens, and that’s why it shouldn’t [...]
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Apply for Events: Summer 2009
The Upcycle Exchange will have booths at the following events this summer, and they are currently accepting applications from artists and crafters. If you become a vendor at any show we are participating in, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of our program! If you plan on attending, be sure to check back here [...]
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Highlights from Green With Indie
We weren’t sure what to expect since no one has ever really tried this before, but our very first Upcycle Exchange was an amazing success! Thanks to the STL Craft Mafia for hosting us, and of course, all of you that collected and brought in items on our wish-list! Every single artist that participated went [...]
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Green with Indie 2009
When: Saturday, March 21st – 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, March 22nd – 12 pm to 5 pm Where: Webster University’s Grant Gym (See Map) Exchange Info: Drop-off wish list items at our booth near the entrance and receive a Coupon Pass for 10% off all purchases from participating vendors, plus special give-aways while [...]
Go for Launch!
Welcome to The Upcycle Exchange, a pilot program for indie craft events. What’s the big idea? Well, a lot small craft businesses make useful, stylish stuff from things you might toss in the trash, or that otherwise clutter your home. Though we adore the hours we spend picking over thrift stores and garage sales, it’s [...]
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