Coob hits the not so mean streets of Burlington, VT

So, I did it. I survived my first COOB Originals outing. The Queen City Craft Bazaar was Saturday and it was awesome! I have to confess to being nervous and feeling like a rookie. Especially after forgetting part of my display and a bunch of much needed supplies at home that morning. But, no one knew, except me, and now you. Comments from veteran vendors were reassuring telling me that my display looked very put together and professional.

While I have nothing to compare it too, I think I did pretty damn well! Everything was well received. I was pretty much wiped clean of business cards, which offers some promise of future business. And, I made some connections which I hope will come through. Oh yeah, I sold a bunch of stuff too :P

Then there were the other vendors. I'm not sure which was more amazing to me: how incredibly kind, encouraging, and enthusiastic they were towards me or the fact that I was part of an event which showcased these seriously talented people.

Well, you get the idea. Now check out just a few of the other awesome vendors!

My new crocodile mug from my show neighbor danmade. Incredible talent.It was cool to meet New Duds in person after only seeing them online. Sweet threads!

Erinn from Urban Farmgirl is incredible with a hook. Her work speaks for itself!

To see who else was there check out the complete vendor list.

And of course, a very enormous thank you to the incredible Kacey of Subsixstudios who not only produced the event, but found me, encouraged me to apply to the show, and is responsible for this photo and blurb making it into our local paper, Seven Days. THANK YOU!!!

-Coob
PS- Are all crafty people so damn nice?!

Coob Buckles Down

On Saturday, May 8th, I will be kicking it at my first craft fair. Rather awesome indie craft extravaganza known as The Queen City Craft Bazaar. So, I've been hard at work, covering myself and everything in my life with skateboard sawdust. Think of Linus from Peanuts but with a multicolor sawdust cloud instead of a dirt cloud. That's me. So while my shop looks slightly sad and empty I'm up to over 75 new items that I've created for the show this far. Yeah, over 75! Since I plan on selling them all ;) here is a preview of the new belt buckles I'll be bringing along with me. My favorite is the pigeon king from a 5boronyc deck. Now back to work!

-Coob

I'm Alive!

You may think to yourself: "Self, where has Coob gone?". Well, Self, wonder no more! I'm here. After an exhausting winter of work and frying my computer, I'm still alive and kicking. In fact, I'm rolling out quite a few new items, so if you're patient you just might see them. The proof is in the sawdust! I'm building up my stock for my debut craft show which is a few weeks away (more on that later). So, once I'm convinced I have enough, I'll post some online too. Keep an eye out. Big things are on the horizon. Tell your homies too!