| CROQ 10 is now available |
[Aug. 21st, 2007|12:12 am] |
CROQ 10 is now available Buy it here for $4.00
Issue 10 is our "Travelin' Crafty" Issue
Cover illustration by Kathleen Habbley of seamripper.net
CROQ Feedback 4
Crafty Clipboard 5
Staying Savvy as Your Star Rises 6
Craft Congress Road Trip 8
So What is Craftivism, Anyway? 8
Crafts on the Go:
Best Portable Projects 10
Sublime Stitcher Speaks: Jenny Hart on Indie Business 11
The Long Haul: Have Crafts, Will Travel 14
Thea Starr, Super Star 16
Demonstrations and Teaching: Adventures in the Crafty Classroom 18
Crafting: The Universal Language 20
Dress of the Month Club 22
Craft Spirit: Where’s Our PBS Special 23
Crafty Travels: Heading West 24
Joining Amigurumi 26
Culling Stuff... It’s Damn Hard! 27
Morsbags: Guerilla Activism 28
The Leather Coat Project: Part 3 29
Make Your Own Lingerie 31
Crafty Mama: Summer Reading 33
On the Road with Crafty Kids 34
Crafty Scientist at Large 35
Travel Zine Reviews 36
Eating Cheap on the Road 37
Two Sandwiches for the Road 38
10 Things I Never Knew Until I was Vegan 40
Be A Crafty Ambassador 41
Book Review 41
Bento Box 42
Traveling, Moving, and Writing it all Down 45
CROQ #10 is 48 pages, 1/2 size, color cover and interior printing on white pages |
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| Don't Know If This Is Allowed....... |
[Aug. 14th, 2007|09:48 am] |
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But if not I will remove it.
The first person to upload the Sinister Creations add from the next issue of Croq will win a free change purse ($5.00 value) and anybody else who posts a picture of the add will receive a free $1.00 gift certificate!
Link-
http://sinistercreations.blogspot.com/2007/08/crog-add-contest.html |
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| crafty clipboard question for croq! |
[Mar. 27th, 2007|09:32 am] |
It's time for a new issue of CROQ! Yay!
And I'm looking for answers for the Crafty Clipboard! It's not just a way to share your answer to the question of each issue, but also a way to spread the word of your business!
And the question this month is....
Seeing that it's hip to knit (or crochet or craft in general) and all the celebrities are doing it, who do you think is a 'closeted celebrity crafter?' And why?*
My answer:
Who: Mr. T
Why: Because not only do I think Mr. T has a soft side, I also think that with his mohawk, he needs lots of warm hats in winter.
Betsy, craftivism.com
Have an answer? Either respond to this post or email me here!
(x-posted to ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) samplersampler)
*C'mon, you know you've had this conversation, too! |
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| Craft Bag Poll: |
[Feb. 22nd, 2007|12:29 pm] |
Poll #932970 Craft/Bead Bag Poll
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: AllWhat kind of craft/bead bag or tote do you use? What brand or bag type do you recommend? |
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| CROQ #8 is out! |
[Feb. 16th, 2007|10:26 pm] |
CROQ #8 is out!
* Cover Illustration by Cara Buchalter Emanuel of Octavine Illustration
* Where's Craftie
* Stashbuster
* The View Behind the Table: Behind the Scenes at Bazaar Bizarre
* Craft Congress Set to Hold Session
* What We've Been Working On
* Anything But Plain: Tara MacKay
* Zine Reviews
* Don't Let Your Crafty Resolutions Get You Down
* Roller Derby: Back With a DIY Vengeance!
* Charity Crafting: An Exercise in Vanity?
* Getting Started With Credit Cards
* Inventory: The Necessary Evil?
* The Good Indie Boss: Dye Safety
* On Giving Valentines
* 10 Cheap Dates Worth Going On
* Handy-Craft: Infused Bath Salts Using Common Kitchen Ingredients
* How to redecorate with almost $0
* Rockin' the Wristlet
* Weave Up Some Pipecleaners
* Recycled Bottle Cap Pincushion
* Duct Tape Crafts: Instant Crafty Gratification!
* The Crafty Scientist At Large: Crafty New Year's Resolutions, 2007 Edition
* Getting Crafty With Kids: Handcrafts in the Curriculum
* CROQ Kids: DIY Bird Mixes & Feeders
* CROQ Mama: Altered T-Shirts are Kids' Stuff!
* Sewing With Alyssa
* Craptastic Crafts from the Groovin' 70s: Disco Macrame
* Show Your Door Some Love With This Valentine Wreath
* Quinoa--the Supergrain right in your cabinet!
* Black-eyed Peas: Hip Hoppin' John
* Spaghetti Squash: Pasta? Vegetable? Tasty? YES!
* Two Quick 'n Easy Recipes!
* Make Candy for Valentine's Day
* I Heart Yo-Yos
CROQ #8 is 52 pages, 1/2 size, color cover and interior printing on white pages. |
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| calling all crafters... |
[Jan. 19th, 2007|10:08 am] |
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hello...CROQ readers!
for the next issue, we are asking readers,
"What new craft do you want to try for 2007 and why?"
if you have an answer, and would like it to be in the zine along with your name and website (free promotion!), please either respond here or email me with your answer by tomorrow at the latest.
to get the ball rolling, here's my answer:
.new craft: machine-sewing
.why: because i finally need to learn how to use my sweet, sweet 60s singer
betsy greer
craftivism.com |
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| Croq #7 Now Available |
[Nov. 30th, 2006|10:08 pm] |
 Croq #7 Now Available ($4 in Etsy Shop)
The seventh issue of CROQ was released in December 2006, and features a cover illustration by pencilshaving.net's Kate Dolamore, an interview with Melissa Detloff of Crafters for Critters, How to Write a Press Release, a Recycled Clothing Doggie Sweater DIY Project, and more.
Also in CROQ #7:
CROQ Feedback 4
Documenting the Craft Movement:
The Indie Craft Documentary 5
Plum of the Month Club 6
Crafting is For the Dogs:
Melissa Detloff, Crafters for Critters 8
Why Imitate? Collaborate! 10
How to Write a Press Release 12
One Crafter'ss View:
How to Shop for a Knitter 14
Recycled Clothing Doggie Sweater 15
Pretty Little Things: Lori Marie 16
Little Red (or Blue, or Brown)
Riding Capelet! 18
Celebrating DIY Life and New Wave
Crafters: Hip Magazines Abound! 20
Getting Rich Quick Through the Ages
of 7 to 14 22
The Crafty Scientist at Large:
Why I Love Project Runway! 25
PDF Publishing: The New Online
Product Revolution 26
DIY Maternity Jeans 28
Perfect gift for any occasion:
Charm Necklaces 30
Make it do or wear it out:
What to do with extras 31
Transforming Leftovers 33
Frugal & Easy Winter Meals 35
Warm Up With Winter Soups 37
The View from the Couch:
How to Survive Winter 39
Zine Reviews 40
It Started With a Button 41
Fabulous and Easy Felt Garland 42
Brew Your Own: Tea-Blending 43
Getting Crafty With Kids: Simple &
Fun Kid-Friendly Projects 44
Where Do You Find the Time? 46
CROQ #7 is 53 pages, 1/2 size, Full color cover and interior printing on white pages. |
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| CROQ #6 Now Available! |
[Oct. 4th, 2006|01:20 pm] |
 CROQ #6 Now Available! <Click Me to Go to Etsy Shop>
The sixth issue of CROQ was released in October 2006, and features a cover illustration by boygirlparty.com's Susie Ghahremani, an interview with CRAFT magazine's Natalie Zee, the Hollywood diaries of "Uncommon Threads", and more.
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[Sep. 3rd, 2006|11:03 pm] |
 Yay for CROQ Zine! We got the Plummy Award for Best Zine!
Thank you to everyone who voted, especially those who voted for us! ;) |
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| Croq #5 now available! |
[Jul. 26th, 2006|09:16 am] |
 CROQ #5: Summer 2006
Now Available!
Buy Me for $4 at Croq.Etsy.com
The fifth issue of CROQ features an interview with Naughty Secretary Jennifer Perkins, host of the DIY Network's show "Craft Lab", an essay on buying Local vs. Organic by Getcrafty.com's Jean Railla, and Camping Crafts & Cooking.
Also in CROQ #5:
Protect Your Intellectual Property from MySpace
CROQ Business 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About Business But Were Afraid to Ask
Upcoming Indie Craft Shows
Setting Up Your Own Creative Space
Good Beginner Art and Craft Shows: How to Take the Plunge and Find the Right Ones
Copyright & Trademark Law Clash With Pop Art & Recycling
The Craft Historian: Victorian Era Crafts
Internet: Expanding The World of Crafting
Opposing Viewpoints: HelloIndie, Pro & Con
DIY Dyeing (RIT Dye)
Wanna Make a Zine?
24 Hour Zine Thing
Elsie Sampson: Powerhouse Zine Maker Behind "Chinese Sweatshop"
Coffee Craft
Unschooling: A non-traditional alternative
DIY Parenting: Participating at Craft Events With Your Kids
Having Fun With (Little or) No Money!
Dandelions: From Weed to Feed
TVP: What is it and what can I do with it?
Zine Reviews
My Perfect Craft Day
Make Your Own (Vegan) Nigiri Sushi
Homemade Horchata: Drink of Vegan Delight!
Make Your Own Recycled Insulated Bottle
Darn Tooting!
Croq Full O' Nuts Comic
CROQ #4 is 56 pages, 1/2 size, Pink cover, color printing on white interior pages. |
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| $5 ads available in Croq Issue 5 |
[Jun. 18th, 2006|03:32 pm] |
We have six spots for $5 ads available in the upcoming Summer issue of Croq - Issue 5.
The ad size is 2 x .75" (2 inches wide, .75 tall).
Ads are Black & White, but add an additional $5 for color (total: $10).
We also have two available at the following size: 2 x 1.25", which is not quite 1/8 of a page. These will go for $7. ($14 for color).
Circulation is about 500, although we have been increasing lately. We sent 100 copies of Issue 4 to Tower Records. We continue to print each issue indefinitely. This is a great deal!
Spots go to first people who pay.
Send your 300 dpi ads (most graphics formats supported) and payments to us at: croqzine AT gmail.com. |
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| Croq Zine available at a Tower Records near you! |
[Jun. 4th, 2006|03:34 pm] |
Just wanted to let everyone know that we have filled an order from Tower Records for Croq #4. They should be available in the zine section at Tower
Records stores across the country very soon! (Store locations: http://www.towerrecords.com/Stores/default.asp)
Congratulations to all who are involved with the zine, and thanks for making us what we are! |
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[Apr. 3rd, 2006|04:42 am] |
 A year's worth of Croq for only $12!
Now available exclusively in the Croq Shop!<b |
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| Croq #4 drops! Now, with some color! |
[Mar. 27th, 2006|04:38 pm] |
 CROQ #4 is now available!
It is a FAT 64 pages half-sized, $4 plus shipping, and full of a huge range of craft-related articles, craftivism, recipies, patterns, and ideas to inspire and motivate you!
DISTROS: Wholesale Distro Packs are available at a discounted rate. Be sure to bring this awesome zine to your readers!
Check it out now at www.croqzine.com! |
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| Spring 2006 Issue Almost Ready to Drop |
[Mar. 9th, 2006|10:56 pm] |
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Woo hoo! 64 Pages of Croq goodness! |
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| CROQ #3 is now available! |
[Jan. 28th, 2006|02:35 pm] |
CROQ #3 is now available! It is gigantic, the biggest yet, at 60 pages half-sized, $4 plus shipping, and full of a huge range of craft-related articles, recipies, patterns, and ideas to help you get motivated to make something during the cold-weather months (unless, that is, you live someplace nice and warm, in which case I'm jealous, but you can still use the stuff in CROQ #3).
Check it out now at www.croqzine.com! |
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| Pre-order CROQ #3 for your distro! |
[Jan. 27th, 2006|03:30 pm] |
CROQ #3 (Winter 2006) is available for pre-order by zine distros and consignment stores. Orders will be shipped out next week.
If you or someone you know has such an awesome place and is interested in upping the awesomeness with this spanking new, bright blue, 60-page half-sized crafty beast of a zine (or copies of #1 and #2), please email me, Mary, at marybakija at yahoo dot com and I'll be happy to give you more deatils on consignment and wholesale options.
\^^^^^*<
Mary |
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| Spring Issue -- Story Ideas and Writers wanted! |
[Jan. 17th, 2006|03:24 pm] |
Time to start thinking about our Spring Issue of Croq!
What are your story ideas? We're just brainstorming
here, so anything is worth mentioning. If you have an
idea, you're not obligated to write it, so don't hold
back (on the other hand, if you have an idea, and you
want to make sure to write it, just let me know).
It's the Spring issue, so think spring and all the
things that go along with it.
So send me your ideas, and if you want to write any of
these stories, let me know!
--Heather |
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| Winter issue coming soon! |
[Jan. 17th, 2006|03:23 pm] |
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The Winter Issue of Croq will be available very soon! |
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[Oct. 29th, 2005|10:17 am] |
CROQ Zine is now accepting zine story submissions for our Winter 2005 issue!
Due date is: November 15
We are open to your ideas, so if you have a good one, please let us know!
Possible Story Topics:
Regular Topics:
Craft from the Past (an outdated craft brought back for our zine) -- with photos
DIY Project with photos
Upcoming Craft Events for Dec-March (maybe include upcoming application deadlines as well)
Special Features:
*Amirigurumi crochet (japanese character plushies (?) ) -- what is it? some links to patterns?
*Valentines that aren't lame
*)art vs craft---why craft isn't considered worthy?
*That's Clever/Crafters Coast to Coast interview (interview people who have been on the show)
Other Ideas:
Asking someone out?
How to prepare for a craft fair
Careers in crafting
Crafty Business -- Five things you need to do to start your crafty business
Let me know if you want to write one of these stories or have other ideas -- yardenxanthe at yahoo --dot-- com. |
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