Crafts and Cocktails... and Fun!

​Last weekend we were invited to a very special event at the Seychelles headquarters in El Segundo. Crafts and Cocktails was a VIP event thrown for celebrities, bloggers and publicists... luckily for us Grace from Cake Bar who had a table there was able to get us on the very short list. What was most exciting to us is the idea that crafts are the showpiece of a VIP event! We were inspired to see people getting into making... even some boys dabbling in DIY. 

The ladies from A Beautiful Mess were there hosting a DIY hair bow table with some fun red fabrics, OC clothing company Ruche had an easy fabric-wrapped hanger, there was a nail bar, cupcake decorating and Seychelles let you create your shoe clips. PLUS booze... supplied both in Cake Bar's alcohol-fueled treats and some bubbly. We look forward to more celebrities embracing crafts!

Adventures at Creative Outlet Studios

Last year KC and Sharon had the privilege of meeting Creative Outlet Studios co-owner Lauren Macaluso (her uber-crafty mom is her partner) through the OC Etsy Networking Meetup. Creative Outlet had yet to open, but we were excited to hear about a space that would let anyone use high-end, professional equipment to craft whatever project they are working on (for personal or business-related projects!). You'll find industrial sewing machines that will even put Project Runway to shame, a professional ironing station (see KC excited to release some wrinkles in the photos below), pro-grade screenprinting equipment, a tabletop letterpess machine, dress forms, plenty of table/cutting space and lots of tools to help your project come to life. You can rent the space by the hour or have a monthly membership if you know you've got a lot of projects (or just like hanging out with Lauren and her mom Susan-- trust us they're a blast and have lots of craft-knowledge to share). We've visited a few times since they opened a few months ago and have never not had fun. They also host events where you can stop by and create fun things while sipping on adult beverages and hanging out with cool people. 

KC and Sharon are so grateful for the use of the screenprinting equipment as we created badges that members can use at their tables at craft shows, brick-and-mortar storefronts and events. We had a blast using the equipment, had so much fun with our gracious hosts and love how the end product turned out! Thanks again to Creative Outlet Studios!