Not Yo Mama's Affairs Craft Fair http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:02:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 4/1/2012 @ LITM…April Fools’ Fair http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/2012/01/412012-litm-april-fools-fair/ http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/2012/01/412012-litm-april-fools-fair/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:26:14 +0000 Megan Gulick http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/?p=646 Our very first fair was on March 28, 2009 at LITM in downtown Jersey City. 
We put it together in a matter of weeks – with the help of some really talented vendors – and were thrilled with the support from the community for the whole affair.  It inspired us to throw ourselves into regularly planning events that would pay it forward by donating a portion of the proceeds to local, creative non-profits.

Well, 3 years later… we’re still going strong and getting busier by the minute!
But shame on us if we were to forget where it all started.
SO… come join us at LITM on Sunday, April 1st 2012 from 11am -5pm for ALL sorts of hand-crafted goodness (cocktails, cloches, hand-painted critters…what? whaaat?!?)

Want to be a vendor at this event? Great! Email us at notyomamajc@gmail.com for an application.
Deadline to apply is March 2nd, 2012. Download application»

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We’re taking a few weeks to draw up a 2012 master plan. 2012 is going to be a doozy, so make sure you eat your vegetables & stay well-rested; You’re going to want to stay sharp as a thumbtack to keep up on all the fun we’ve got in store!  

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With Love from the Cupboard - Saturday, December 3 from 11:00am 6:00pm

Owner Chef Nicole is a new purveyor of Grandma-inspired artisanal baked goods, and will serve a portion of her sweet collection to celebrate the beginning of the 2011 Holiday Season! Showcased in a Vintage Victorian-styled Holiday display, guests will enjoy a sweet treat, be able to place holiday orders and learn more about her heirloom collection. And for those wanting to create their own holiday treats, Chef Nicole will be doing live demonstrations and baking Q&A!!

DEMONSTRATION promptly at @ Noon:

  • How to make, sculpt and color sugar flowers including…
  • Principles of working with and coloring edible molding materials – gum paste, fondant & marzipan
  • Sculpting sugar flowers with sugar tools
  • Bringing sugar flowers “to life” with petal and luster dust
  • Decorating a mock cake with floral creations

Contact: nicole@lovethecupboard.com
Website: www.lovethecupboard.com

 

The Hungry Bunny Supper Club - Saturday, December 3 from 11:00 – 6:00pm

Remember the best dinner party you’ve ever been to? Now spice it up with neighbors, acquaintances, and even strangers. That’s the Hungry Bunny Supper Club: a way to bring people together to share good food and conversation. But the best part is bringing people together around food– an experience that has spanned history and cultures. Hosted once a month in a downtown Jersey City apartment, HB seats 8 people and asks for a donation to cover food costs. Fresh local flavor paired with locals? Sounds like a dinner party worth remembering.- Founder, Katelyn Belyus

DEMONSTRATION promptly @ 1pm:

  • How to make citrus salt
  • Quick herb citrus butter
  • Refrigerator lemons in oil/ garlic (for sandwiches)
  • Citrus drawer fresheners (party favors)
  • Glittery, sugarplum-y lemons (table centerpiece)
  • And that ol’ holiday standby, the lemon pomander (another table centerpiece option)

Contact: hungrybunnyjc@gmail.com

Website: http://www.thehungrybunny.com

 

 

All Kinds of Whoopie’s, “Let’s Make Whoopie…Pies!” – Friday and Saturday, December 2 & 3 

DEMONSTRATION promptly @ 2pm, Saturday Dec 3:

The most humbling aspect of our whoopie pie is its simplicity: Two succulent cake patties filled with delicious creamy filling of your choice that will leave you coming back for more. Here at All Kinds of Whoopie, we believe in putting care, passion and creativity into our fabulous whoopie pies!

Ring in the 2011 Holiday Season with a twist on your favorite treats. Owner, Adriana Jaworski will be offering a selection from our holiday flavors as well as our signature line. From Peppermint to Pumpkin Spice, our fabulous whoopie pies will have you screamin’ All Kinds of Whoopie…So, stop by our table for a chance to experience pure euphoria, take home some prizes, get great deals for booking your holiday orders and learn how to “Make Whoopie”!

 Demonstration:

  • Whoopie’s Anatomy: anatomy of a whoopie pie
  • Let’s make some whoopie: Batter Up!
  • Spice up your whoopie: creative toppings/additions to give your whoopie pies that extra “UMPH”


Contact: Adriana Jaworski, allkindsofwhoopie@gmail.com

website: www.facebook.com/akwhoopie


 

 

 

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Join us December 2nd and 3rd for Happy Holidays Fun in the Hamilton Park neighborhood!

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In other words, what the heck happened? The temperature just dropped – like a rock – and Fall has descended upon us.

Fall means a lot of things to many different folks.
For Not Yo Mama, it means the clatter of tables and chairs being unfolded, the muttering of silent prayers as 10×10 tents are set up and the crisp smell of vendors’ fresh goods hanging on the breeze during the Jersey City Artists’ Studio Tour.  

Come on out to 4th Street Saturday October 1st to join in the fun! The entire festival goes on from 12pm to 10pm and NYM will have some of our favorite vendors on hand to bring you the very best in handmade goodness… We only wish we could fit everyone into this space because we loved something about all of those who applied and it’s never an easy decision to pick and choose. You’ll see. We dare you to pretend you’re not tempted to take home a wheel-barrow’s worth of goodies…

 

Our vendors this fest are (in no particular order) : JC Tattoo, Designs for Elle, Kudu-lah Kritters, Gallery Aferro, Studio Llama Llama, Lily Luna Beads, Rogue Radish, Bright Lights Little City, Great Bowls Afire, Playground Rockstar, It’s a Stitch, Ellis Designs, Nhi Art, Miss Millie & Dahling Accessories, House of Minerva, Rubella & Kanibal Home, Greenpologie, MetalCloth&Wood, Cheeseboy, Fair and Green Wooden Toys, Fluffy Goodness, Baby Clay, In a Stitch Designs & Pinnington Bags, Damaged Wear and Birdbrain Projects. 

To check out their websites, go to our vendors page and click on their link!
See you in less than TWO weeks!

And… Stay Tuned… Holiday Fair Applications posted soon !

 

 

]]> http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/2011/09/fourth-st-fall-fair-line-up/feed/ 0 Have you heard the rumor?!? http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/2011/07/have-you-heard-the-rumor/ http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/2011/07/have-you-heard-the-rumor/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:54:45 +0000 Megan Gulick http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/?p=462 4th Street 8th Annual Arts & Music Festival and Not Yo Mama’s Affairs are hookin’ up. Whaaat? Yes. It’s true! And we hope you’ll join us… Saturday Oct 1, Not Yo Mama’s will be hosting a craft fair at the 8th Annual 4th Street Arts & Music Festival from 12-8pm. This festival is one of the most highly anticipated events during the JC Studio Tour as it brings together all walks of life for the sake of art, and that creativity takes on many forms. In the past, they’ve been known to paint anything walking by, create on-site murals, host some really awesome bands, stage vintage fashion shows and there’s never been a dry keg in the lot. This year, well… they’ve got a few surprises up their sleeve but we’re not obliged to spill it…yet. Last year, NYM hosted a gathering of some of our favorite crafters for an exclusive showing in 4th Street’s outdoor gARTen. This year, we’re back at it and we can’t wait! We’re scooping up some really talented folk and planting them in 10×10 spots. (Come by around noon October 1st to see what blooms) Think you want to be a vendor at this event? Well, then, open this link in a new window, fill out the form and hand it over to notyomamajc@gmail.com. Be aware, though, that space is EXTREMELY limited. We’re accepting 25 folks – at most – to show their works to thousands (and hopefully make a couple new friends. Everyone could use a new friend or two…)

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We estimated about 1500 in attendance (probably more, since people were entering through the sides) and with the proceeds we were able to raise $1000 for Peace by Piece Studio.

We’ll be posting pictures soon, so keep an eye out! In the meantime, check out the write up and pictures from Jersey City Independent!

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So tomorrow night, June 16th, in honor of returning to our roots, we’re having an “NYM Craft Fair Kick-off” celebration and fundraising event for our charity partner Peace by Piece Studio at our old stomping grounds! From 6-10 pm Megan, Leah and I will be there schmoozing with our local vendors, drinking LITM’s handCRAFTed seasonal cocktails and refreshing CRAFT beers!

Peace by Piece Studio is having an outdoor workshop at the Craft Fair and we’ll also be accepting donations for:

  • Fabric (old clothing, sheets, comforters, etc..)
  • sewing needles & threads
  • used (working) sewing machines
  • Scissors, Rulers, bobbins
  • Any other misc. sewing supplies

Come celebrate 3 amazing years with the Not Yo Mama’s Ladies and get good Karma while your at it!

We will also have volunteer sign up sheets for those of you who’d like additional good karma ;)

See you there!

]]> http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/2011/06/celebrate/feed/ 1 Only ONE MORE WEEK!!! Get those Applications in!! http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/2011/05/only-one-more-week-get-those-applications-in/ http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/2011/05/only-one-more-week-get-those-applications-in/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:57 +0000 Megan Gulick http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/?p=290 Remember when you were in high school and you would wait to the very last minute to write that history paper? Oh the thrill of pulling an all nighter when it really matters….

Wait… What was that? Those all nighters actually really sucked?

Well, we hear you! So we have extended the deadline for Vendor applications for ONE more week to MAY 9th (midnight).

Dont let this week slip by, as we are wise to all your crafty excuses…

“my creepy handmade plush monster dolls mysteriously ate my application.”

Again?

In all seriousness, we are SO impressed with the unique work and designs we have received so far, and look forward to even more coming in this last week! Thanks for constantly inspiring us.

Keep Creating!

Leah, Celeste, and Megan – Your dedicated NYM ladies!

]]> http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/2011/05/only-one-more-week-get-those-applications-in/feed/ 1 It’s no joke, fool! Get your Not Yo Mama’s Craft Fair Application http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/2011/04/its-no-joke-fool-get-your-not-yo-mamas-craft-fair-application/ http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/2011/04/its-no-joke-fool-get-your-not-yo-mamas-craft-fair-application/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:02:32 +0000 Megan Gulick http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com/?p=279 After several weeks of angst, we’ve finally nailed down the location and the date for this year’s Craft Fair! Thanks to Bob and Keith Lehrer, we’re holding it at The Morgan Lot, 107 Morgan St. in downtown Jersey City. We’re sooo psyched! Download your vendor application while it’s hot!

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