FancySchmancyPants

The Moore Hotel

2007-10-05T16:48:00.000-07:00

I finally got around to asking The Moore Hotel if you folks could get a discount and they said yes. SO just go to the link and when you are reserving your room and a comment that you are coming for the Plush You! show. If you call just do the same.

Also who's actually coming? I found out that Lizette Greco is coming which I was not expecting. Very exciting. If you add a comment here, I would love to see who else is planning on making it out.

Black Hot Cha Cha

2007-10-04T17:13:00.001-07:00

It's flocked, it's awesome and I will be getting it very soon.

Ningyo Custom Contest

2007-10-04T17:09:00.000-07:00

Here's the deal -- To enter, customize a Ningyo Gosho figure and submit pictures of the final piece by January 15th, 2008. To submit an entry upload it to the Gosho Competition Submissions Category in the Vinyl Pulse Community. The winner, chosen by public voting, will walk away with $500 and will work closely with Super Rad Toys to create a limited-edition (100 pieces) Ningyo Gosho based on the winning piece. Need a Gosho to work on ? Blank DIY Gosho's are available for competitors at a special reduced price of $35 (retail is $50).

This competition is all about the custom, so go all out. Whether you use markers, paint, Vcolor, found objects, other toy bits, or whatever else you have -- amaze us. Super Rad Toys will make every effort to ensure that the limited-edition figure based on the winner's design is as close to the custom as possible as far as paint application but will not modify the basic Gosho shape.

This is a 3 and a half month long-haul rather than a sprint. We're interested in the process as well as the final result. So over the course of the next three months we strongly encourage you to share your process with all of us on the Gosho Competition page in the Vinyl Pulse Community. Maybe it's a rough sketch, or an in-progress photo or even a video. You name it, we want to see it.

Rules

* To enter customize a Ningyo Gosho figure and submit pictures of your original custom in the Gosho Competition Submissions photo gallery (Vinyl Pulse Community).
* Deadline to enter is January 15th, 2008. The winner chosen by public voting will receive $500 cash. Super Rad Toys will also work closely with the winner to produce a limited-edition Gosho (100 pcs) based on the winning design.

Hot Dogs Attack!

2007-06-07T17:27:00.000-07:00

Show opens up tomorrow night, June 8th, from 6:00 to 9:00 at Fancy + Pants. Don't miss it...who would? Hot Dogs Attack!

Stay Puft

2007-06-07T16:38:00.000-07:00

Shawn Wolfe is showing new work titled 'Stay Puft' at Schmancy on Friday June 15th from 6:00 to 10ish.

Shawn will be in attendance.

Out 5/17/07

2007-05-16T17:45:00.000-07:00

Pirate with Beard brought to you by Sket One and Kidrobot. I don't have many so come early! Limited to 1000 pieces!

Crown Dozen

2007-04-12T12:35:00.001-07:00

If you get a moment in your day to check out this interview I did with local artist, Arbito, for Crown Dozen please do. It's a really awesome site. You'll want to bookmark it. I swear.

Let's Roll

2007-04-10T13:47:00.001-07:00

This Friday, April 13th, new work by local artist Arbito will be up. Opening Reception starts at 6:00pm and goes until 9:00. Artist will be in attendance. It's going to be really awesome so don't miss it. Interview going up on Crown Dozen soon.

Unipo Contest

2007-04-06T12:23:00.000-07:00

I have no idea how Unkl folks will decide on who the winner(s) will be. Because these are all awesome!

Flying Fortress Dunny

2007-03-22T11:54:00.000-07:00

Out Today and going fast.
$39.95

JunPo Film Contest

2007-03-22T11:49:00.000-07:00

Scarygirl

2007-03-17T12:14:00.000-07:00

I am also in love with these new Scarygirl toys. I think they are so creative. I just love Nathan's work!

Burgerbuns Today

2007-03-15T16:19:00.000-07:00

Today is a good day for toy releases. I love Le Merde's new Burgerbuns. I am friends with Mike and think his work is awesome. I am really happy for his success and think that the folks on the toybot studios blog had an awesome review of this toy. Go Le Merde Go!

Heidi Kenney Interview

2007-03-14T12:11:00.001-07:00

S-How long have you been working on plush toys?

HK-Well I have been working on the plush toys like the ones I make now for a little over 4 years. Before that I had been making some random little plushies, but those were all hand sewn and looked a bit different.

S-It looks like you have been participating in a lot of Plush Shows including Plush You this year. How do you think these shows have helped you build your craft business?

HK-I think the plush shows have been really awesome, even in just kind of getting my stuff out to different parts of the world, where people might not otherwise see it. Plus I think plush is sometimes one of those things you need to see in person, so you can squish it, hug it, and really combine all the senses for.

S-I was very excited when Kid Robot picked you up for the Yummy Donuts. How was that experience for you?

HK-It was a really amazing experience and pretty unexpected. They saw my stuff at one of the Renegade shows (but I didnt
know it at the time) and a little while later they sent me an email to see if I would be interested in working with them.

S-Networking seems to be a very important part of building your business yet it is also very time consuming. How do you balance the different aspects of building up your creative business?

HK-Well your gith is is hard, with the creative fun stuff there comes a lot of dull paperwork, calls to make, taxes to pay etc. I am still struggling to find my balance with all these things and I just try and remember that sometimes that means you have to say no to some things. Learning to say no can be a really hard thing though!

S-Every time I check out your site, blog, or flickr you have managed to turn some other object into plush. Is there anything you have NOT tried to make into a stuffed item?

HK-Haha, oh yeah I am sure there are billions of things. Its actually one of the things that keeps me going..knowing that the
possibilites are endless!

S-Do you have any suggestions for aspiring plush creators?

HK-Just to give it a go and keep it fun! There is no use trying to make anything if its a chore, or brings you to tears. Remember that like anything else in life sewing plush takes practice!

S-I think that the Internet has been nice for a lot of stay at home parents that enjoy crafting to talk about parenting, crafting, etc. Has it been hard to grow as a business when you have two kids? How do you juggle both? Do your kids ever help?

HK-At times it can be a struggle to work from home, and work as much as I do with two kids. I just feel very fortunate + lucky to have a totally supportive husband. Lucky for me he doesnt work until the afternoons, so it means most mornings I have free for sewing and business work. I also spend a lot of late nights working, and just trying to fit things in whenever I
can. While my kids think whaat I do is cool, and they always like adding ideas, or seeing the new things I make they don't ever help with the work part, haha. My youngest son does try and stuff things sometimes, but of course thats just for fun and I have to re stuff them afterwards. My husband has braided tampon tails, glued eyes, and even turned things inside out in a pinch!

S-Any shows coming up you would like to mention?

HK-I will be part of the Medical Experiments In Plush show coming up this weekend in NC, you can find more info at http://www.myspace.com/curatedbystupidcreatures

S-Do have any other exciting news you would like to share with your fans?

HK-Just that I am working with kidrobot now for some more exciting stuff that should be coming out in the fall!

If you haven't checked out Heidi's work before (which would make me very suprised) go here. Thanks Heidi for the awesome interview. I look forward to seeing new stuff and hearing more about all the excitement happening over at My Paper Crane!

2H and Soso

2007-03-08T13:42:00.000-08:00

Amanda Visell at Disneyland

2007-03-08T12:51:00.000-08:00

Here's another Pirate signing event update. Its Sunday March 18th from 9-11:30 in the Disneyland Gallery above the attraction. Im told that it is a first come first serve line, and the line will start when the park opens . This is a merchandise signing with both Michelle and Amanda along with artist Jeff Granito, and Disney Legends Alice Davis, X Atencio, Bob Gurr, Harriet Burns, and Blaine Gibson.

If you are in line for merchandise you do not need a wristband, heres a link for more info.
http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x69180c577&varPage=home

Hello Brute Interview

2007-03-08T12:33:00.000-08:00

S-When and how did Hello, Brute start?

HB-Hello, Brute started around January of 2006. I had some downtime before moving to Australia for the first half of the year to go to school and I wanted to create some sort of identity for the design work that I’d been doing. I had been mostly been designing for t-shirt companies, but I had been collecting designer toys for awhile and was hoping to use this as an opportunity to expand and transition into similar fields. It really just started out as something to do for fun, but within a matter of months I was taking on more client work and contributing to exhibitions.

S-How long have you been working on plush toys?

HB-I actually learned how to sew this time last year (2006). I was interested in learning how to make clothes and toys, so one of my professors in Australia hooked me up with a friend of his that is a prominent fashion designer. She invited me into her studio in Perth and sat me in front of her (scary) industrial sewing machine and said, “Off ya go!” I guess it’s like when people throw their kids into the swimming pool to teach them how to swim. I’m grateful for it now, but I was really scared of breaking her nice machine or sewing off all my fingers!

S-There has definitely been an increase in men sewing and creating plush work. It makes me very happy! I was wondering if you ever get weird reactions from people about your crafty side?

HB-It makes me very happy too! Guys have very complex relationships with their masculinity (I’m guilty too) and have a tendency to shy away from things like sewing that could threaten it. My parents were definitely skeptical when I told them I bought a sewing machine, but like anyone else, they came around once they saw what I was doing with it. Sewing isn’t just for girls!

S-I always view plush as another way to get your art and name out there. How has it helped you in the art/toy movement?

HB-It’s been incredible! I think in the beginning, if I had my choice, I would have moved directly into rotocast vinyl toys, but didn’t have the money or know-how. Plush was a really affordable and speedy way of realizing my characters into 3D. I was able to do it on my own, and because materials can be really cheap, I could buy materials and have my work finished and online within a matter a days.

S-Networking seems to be a very important part of building your business yet it is also very time consuming. How do you balance the different aspects of building up your creative business?

HB-I’m still not very good at it yet! As of now, I’m running the whole show by myself (on top of finishing school) so I’ve had to be really choosy lately when it comes to taking on projects. The hardest thing is saying no! The next hardest is deciding how much time to put into projects for my own label versus projects for someone else’s label. I think a lot of times the networking is a byproduct of working on projects. I don’t even think of it as networking because these people (whether their clients or customers) end up becoming friends of mine, which I think is the most rewarding part.

S-When I first started Schmancy, I had a very hard time balancing my store work and my craft. I finally read an article in Bust about how to live a crafty lifestyle with a fulltime job. It was kind of the jumpstart I needed to start making things again. When making stuff is fun yet also might pay your bills, how do you keep the fun part of it still alive?

HB-Right now I’m finishing up my education, so I have the luxury of doing this part time. I take on only the projects that I think will be fun and help Hello, Brute grow. It takes balls to try and make a living off something like this. I don’t think many people do. I have hopes of doing it in the near future once Hello, Brute has had some time to mature because it is still a very young label with lots of wiggle room in terms of how it can develop. Right now it’s all fun!

S-Do you have any suggestions for aspiring plush creators?

HB-Don’t be scared! Sewing isn’t incredibly difficult, and it doesn’t make you less of a man. If you can’t afford a sewing machine, hand-stitch or glue and sell your toys until you can afford to buy one—they’re a good investment and they’re hard to break! Also, don’t be afraid to show your work to anyone that’s willing to look at it. Who knows, someone might fly you across the country to show in their gallery!

S-I love your art as well as your plush. Any plans for future shows we should know about?

HB-Thanks! As of now there are a few group shows coming up I’m contributing hand-painted pieces to. My first solo exhibition (at Rotofugi) just finished and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Now I’m really looking forward to being able to experiment and take on some different projects and different approaches. Exhibitions can take over your life, but they are a blast! Hopefully before too long someone else will be crazy enough to let me take over their space for awhile.

S-Any exciting news for Hello, Brute you would like to share with us?

HB-Sure! I’m working on developing both plush and clothing lines for this summer with lots of bits in between. There are also a few other top secret projects with other clients in the works as well, and I’m working as hard as ever. Just keep your eyes peeled ‘cos anything can happen! Wish me luck!

To see more about Hello Brute visit Here

MoPods

2007-03-06T12:13:00.000-08:00

I need one of these

New Info from Le Merde

2007-03-06T11:53:00.000-08:00

One of our favorite locals Le Merde just sent out their first newsletter...fancy! Where do they find the time????

Anyways March 15th they release The NEW Burgerbuns figure @ 5pm on their website. They will be in an edition of 20. He will be Clear with a visible dayglo brain! To see some sneak peeks visit here

UNKL Brand

2007-03-06T11:46:00.000-08:00

The fine folks over at UNKL Brand are looking for an intern. Here is the info:

We're looking for a whip-smart, detail driven, organizational whiz to be the backbone of our sales and shipping department. As our sales intern, you'd be spending your days communicating with our retailers, packing up their orders, shipping them where they need to go and keeping a steady eye on our inventory. You should be a master on the phone, a quick problem solver, a consistent communicator and a fast worker. You'll be traveling once or more per week to Hood River to our warehouse, so you'll have to have a reliable, sturdy set of wheels for this position. A working knowledge of urban vinyl, and how UNKL is a part of that world, is a plus.

We're a small team, but one that gets a lot done and is growing fast. This internship will vary from 25 to 40 hours per week for three months, and we'll pay you $10 per hour. Ideally, if you impress us and can tolerate our steady diet of loud music, dark beer and long hours, we'll consider keeping you around for much longer.

Cover letter and resume can be sent to leah@unklbrand.com or by fax to 503/721.0212 (ATTN: Leah) by 5 pm on March 23, 2007. No phone calls.

leah@unklbrand.com • UNKL Brand

New Toys arriving

2007-03-01T12:52:00.000-08:00

Now on sale is the Easter Labbit, another treat from Frank Kozik. Fun labbit treats for him to eat. Only $24.95. Get yours today.

Very limited, very cool...for sale March 8th. I am getting a very small amount of these so I will not be selling them by the case but come get as many as you want then.

From Flying Fortress comes this new 8" Dunny. On sale March 22nd. Taking names of who wants one. Email me if you want to be added.

2-Tone Gorillaz Here!

2007-02-23T13:15:00.000-08:00

Only 1000 produced for the world and Schmancy has some of them. Only a few sets left. email kristen@schmancytoys.com if you want a set!

Charity By Numbers

2007-02-10T13:46:00.000-08:00

Opens up Tonight:

Charity by Numbers, a benefit art auction for The Alliance for Children's Rights, features vintage paint-by-numbers pieces reinterpreted and transformed by a jaw-dropping lineup of leading underground fine artists including Mark Ryden & Marion Peck, Tim Biskup, Gary Baseman, Todd & Kathy Schorr, Camille Rose Garcia, Michael Hussar, Shag, Christian and Rob Clayton, Shepard Fairey, Andrew Brandou, Gary Panter, and many more.

Charity by Numbers will open with a private reception at
Saturday February 10th from 6 to 9 PM,
followed by a public viewing of the pieces from 10 to midnight later that evening.

The auction will be held on eBay from February 10th and end on Saturday, February 17th @ Midnight Pacific Time.

Japanese Food Packaging is so cool.

2007-02-10T11:30:00.000-08:00

I love japanese food packages. I am always overstimulated in Uwajimaya. Here are some highlights when it comes to snack packages.

Some of these prints are awesome. It's also a great place to sell your art.

This is so cool for all those that love techy things and design.

For Custom Toy Lovers

2007-02-08T16:07:00.000-08:00

Cool site to post and look at pics of custom toys. Go Here

The Funniest Thing I have seen

2007-02-08T14:12:00.000-08:00

Today:
headline

I don't understand it but I like it.

Here is an interesting article on Graffiti in Iran.

Unkl brand is having an awesome contest that I thought many of you would be interested in. Design your own Unipo. Entry date is March 9th.

Perfect For Valentine's Day

2007-02-07T16:32:00.000-08:00

Perfect gift for someone you love are these Lil' Gimps from Frank Kozik. This 5 pack is sure to bring you lot's of pleasure and/our laughs. Zip on over to Schmancy. Only $16.00

These super cute Sweet Toofs are a perfect gift for your sweetheart or your dentist...or anyone else that loves smiling teeth. Each pill container includes 3 handmade toofs with painted faces and a blank Rx label to personalize. Only $12.00.

From Toki Doki and Strangeco comes the Cactus Love set. Get Bastardino along with his lady friend, Polpettina in this adorable pack. Only $19.95.

These are only a few suggestions of all the great gifts you can find at Schmancy for your Valentine.

At Schmancy

2007-02-07T16:11:00.000-08:00

We are all going to make a big effort to make this blog fun and informative and most of all, updated on a regular basis.

So let's get to business.

Illustrations From The Black Estate: Featuring John and Kristina Black
This Seattle native duo have influences ranging from Salvador Dali to Spongebob Squarepants and everything in between. John Black has been showing his work around the northwest since 1992, and Kristina (age 11) had an extraordinary 2006 year with two sold out exhibits, and shows no sign of slowing down. Friday the 9th @ schmancy will be an eclectic mix of illustrations and sculpture that should not be missed. Starts Friday, Feb. 9th, from 6:00 to 9:00pm.

Made You Look

2006-11-17T14:16:00.000-08:00

Schmancy will be curating a show at Suite 100 Gallery titled "Made You Look". I am really excited about this show as there is an awesome lineup of artists which includes; Le Merde, Shawn Wolfe, Arbito, Spencer Hibert and Oliver Hibert.

Show opening is on December 8th from 6:00 to 10:00. All artists will be in attendance.

Dec. 1st at Fancy

2006-11-14T14:55:00.000-08:00

Trish Grantham
returns to Fancy- with her collection of uneasy characters, after her year hiatus into the 'fancy' gallery world.
With GIANT paintings, and of course a collection of small and budget friendly pieces as well.
Yay!!! She's back, and as sweet as ever!

It's also Fancy's 4th year in business. Extra special activities to happen on December 1st. Don't miss this.

December 1st at Schmancy

2006-11-08T11:50:00.000-08:00

Jason Sho Green will be at Schmancy December 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 showing new work titled "Finger Puppet Orgy".

At Nancy

2006-11-02T17:56:00.000-08:00

Come see insects and aliens in November @ Nancy

Watercolor snapshots of situations with otherworldly
beings by Bryan Mandronico and Entomophibia, forty
insect drawings by Julia Gfroerer
@ Nancy 1930 2nd Ave Seattle WA.

Reception Friday November 3rd 6-9 on display through
December 6th.

Thread

2006-11-02T12:48:00.000-08:00

Don't miss Sally this Sunday at Thread. Show runs from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. $5.00 with online registration and $7.00 at the door. It should be a really great show. Don't miss it.

Aaron Bagley at Fancy

2006-10-31T12:53:00.000-08:00

join us

New sites and Show

2006-03-29T12:48:00.000-08:00

Hey all.
Exciting days are here again...our new sites are up!
Go to Fancy for your jewelry needs.

Then visit Schmancy for your vinyl and plush fix.

Lastly go to Pants for your cute and or sexy undies, etc.

The Unkl show starts April 7th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Artists will be in attendance.

March 3rd @ Fancy and Schmancy

2006-02-23T16:51:00.000-08:00

Want something fun to do on March 3rd? Come down to 2nd Ave where you can see lots of really great art. Here is what you should do...

First stop at Fancy for art opening for Seattle artist, Amy Hevron. Starts at 6:00 to 9:00.

Then go to Schmancy for Le Merde art opening. Drink some whiskey and then go back to Fancy. Continue to go back and forth all night long. OH and go to other various stores in Belltown for Belltown Night Out.

Doesn't that sound fun?

Valentine's and Sweet Pants

2006-01-18T15:43:00.000-08:00

DEADLINE JAN 31!

Calling all romantic/bitter artists:

Make a Valentine!
not for love, but for money & fame
to hang/sit & sell at Fancy during the month of February
*prizes will be given for 'most sappy', 'most romantic', and 'most bitter'
no larger than 10" please.

Make some sweet pants!
handmade one of a kind UNDERPANTS-
make your own or decorate someone else's.
to be on display & sale for the month of February at PANTS.

You name the price & keep 75%, make the tag (retail prices please)- and deliver to Fancy or Pants by January 31, 2006.
Please include name, title, address, e-mail etc...

Sorry for the short notice-
this will be an annual event, so if you can't make this deadline (January 31st)
get ready for next year.

If your work is selected- it will be on display til February 12th, if it's not selected this year we will contact you for pick up-
feel free to e-mail jpgs in advance- sally@fancyjewels.com.

Sally Brock

Pants
1914 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
206.956.2945
www.pantsunderpants.com

Tonight at Schmancy

2006-01-13T15:53:00.000-08:00

Tons of cute stuffed boofs here tonight.

This is one of my favorites in the show!
Tonight at Schmancy is the opening for Adam Grano. Come by, meet Adam, drink cheap wine, have fun even if you feel like you are living in a grey bubble full of rain. AHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Blaine Fontana Presales

2005-12-14T15:03:00.000-08:00

"modern shamn"
24"x6"
acrylic on board
$400.00

"seasons revisted"
24"x6"
acrylic on board
$400.00
SOLD

"hokusai feeders"
8"x8"
acyrlic on board
$400
SOLD

"the graceful flight after the storm"
8"x8"
acrylic on board
$500.00
SOLD

"the birdhouse echo"
8"x8"
acrylic on board
$400.00

Please email kristen.rask@gmail.com about presales.

Perfect Holiday Gift

2005-12-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

The new Ice-Bots are exactly what you have been looking for. This is the perfect gift for so many people. Ice-Bots not only come with their own little gadget BUT they are also packaged in their own freezer box. Perfect for the holiday season.

Blaine Fontana

2005-12-06T14:52:00.000-08:00

Schmancy is pleased to present "The Witnesses of Flight". New work by Blaine Fontana starting Dec. 17th. Blaine Fontana will be in attendance. You really don't want to miss this one.

Saturday in my Pants.

2005-11-25T14:21:00.000-08:00

STEEL DRAWERS!!!!

Erica Gordon of Steel Toe Studios will be personalizing her leather
belts-
AND
introducing the new official PANTS belt buckle.

Mystery discount day at FANCY- say "apple butter" to the sales lady
and draw your mystery discount out of a hat....good luck!
Enter to win a $50 Fancy/Pants gift certificate- leave your e-mail
and the randomly chosen winners will be notified on December 1st.

Schmancy is hosting a donut party
*edible versions by top pot plushie edibles by Heidi Kenney from My Paper Crane.

Place your orders now!

2005-11-19T14:22:00.000-08:00

Finding it difficult to figure out what to get your mamma for the holidays? Search no longer. Fancy has the perfect gift. But order them soon so Sally has time to make your personalized Mamma pendant before the holidays!

Pete Fowler

2005-11-19T14:10:00.000-08:00

New at Schmancy is UK's Pete Fowler Monsterism Volume 3. These come as a blind assortment. Please contact me if you would like to order them if you are not in the Seattle area. They are $8.95 each. Get them while they last!

Fancy Scarf Extravaganza.

2005-11-10T16:29:00.000-08:00

Look around you- Everyone is knitting these days. Everyone on the bus, in coffee shops, etc. are carrying needles and shanks of pretty colored yarn in their bags working on some project or another. Fancy decided to display some of the various creations by all these new and old knitters. Come on by for the opening reception tomorrow, Nov. 11th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. yummy treats will be provided.

Alexi Maczka

2005-11-08T17:30:00.000-08:00

Join us this Friday, Nov. 11th, at Pants to view new work by Seattle artist, Alexi Maczka. Alexi Maczka spent his childhood in Pittsburgh , PA. As a youngster, his creative appetite was well fed; when not partaking in E.L.C. (Extreme Lego Construction), Alexi was attending Saturday Art classes at Carnegie Museum. Decades later, after earning his degree in Studio Art, Alexi settled in Oakland, CA to work as an Art Teacher while further developing his painting skills. Now living in Seattle, Alexi can usually be found out in his studio making art--"My creative process is a bit chaotic and obsessive, yet satisfying. I construct/deconstruct, cut/paste, paint and scrape away until I am content (or just exhausted). Things that inspire me: weathered signage, kitsch and odd juxtapositions.
Artist will be in attendance. Reception begins at 6:00 pm and goes until 9:00.

Meredith Dittmar

2005-11-05T11:39:00.000-08:00

Next Friday, Nov. 12th, Meredith Dittmar, mastermind behind My Guys, will be at Schmancy with orginal work on display until Dec. 16th. Opening Reception goes from 6:00 to 9:00. So come by and meet Meredith in person and check out her amazing work!

Munnys

2005-11-05T11:15:00.000-08:00

These are Munnys. You can buy them at Schmancy. They come in white, black, and glow. You buy them and then decorate them in your own special, magical way. They each come with surprise accessories, a coloring book, and other secrets. Buy them, Love them, Share them.

Lucas Vidana

2005-10-13T15:22:00.000-07:00

This Friday night at PANTS: Artists Recption for Lucas Vidana. More info here.

NEW WEBSITE IS UP!!

2005-10-13T15:17:00.000-07:00

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS JELLY?

Jamie Jester

2005-10-13T14:10:00.000-07:00

Work by local artist, Jamie Jester, will be going up tomorrow. Opening Reception will be from 6:00 to 9:00 at Schmancy. Come by, check out her work, say hi to artist, drink wine, and go see all the wonderful shows in Belltown!

Lookin' for something?

2005-10-12T14:25:00.000-07:00

Lookin' for this? We got it. Let me know if you want it. I can send it your way!

MOD 8" Dunny has arrived

2005-10-06T12:26:00.000-07:00

The new Baseman MOD 8" Dunny has arrived. I love them and you should too. Also in are some new sock monkeys by cockeyed sock monkey. I have no pictures of them at the moment but they are dang cute. Stop by and see for yourself.

Urban Craft Uprising!

2005-10-04T12:15:00.000-07:00

I am spreading the word! I will be sharing a table with sewdorky on Nov. 6 at Urban Craft Uprising. It goes on from 12:00 to 6:00 at the artists's gallery of seattle on 902 1st ave. south. Check out the website for more information.

pencil cases and phone cozys

2005-10-01T17:07:00.000-07:00

these will be up on my site soon but I thought I would give you a sneak peak of some of the cutest pencil cases and funniest cell phone cozies here at Schmancy.

New at Schmancy

2005-09-30T14:35:00.000-07:00

Hey All.
I got some new toys here at Schmancy. They are so new, they aren't even up on the site yet but you can contact me and I can get them out to you if you are interested.
New in are:
Kozik Smorkin Labbit Series 2
Chicken Little Block Figures from the Disney movie...limited edition
Halfsies and the box is signed
Bunny Duck by Todd Schorr with signed box

More to come. Get your toys now!

P - New at PANTS

2005-09-28T16:50:00.001-07:00

Have you been to PANTS yet? It's a store. It has underpants. It is part of the Trilogy of Awesome.

Currently we have:
- Kittenpants.org tees and undies and CDs
- Mary Green slinky cute lingerie
- Option G tanks and tees
- Super 7 nerdy-boy tees (tron, g-force, star wars, and godzilla, to name a few)
- Munki Munki pajama sets
- Pepper Peterson vintage hand sewn beach towel dresses
- Signature PANTS undies for men and women
- Ginch Gonch printed undies (men's wood grain design and women's hot dog design, to name a few)

And more is coming in every day. And you need some. And so does your mom. And your dad.

My dad loves his wood grain design boxer briefs from Ginch Gonch. Below is not my dad wearing them:

Love,
Kittenpants

P - New at PANTS

2005-09-28T16:50:00.000-07:00

FSP in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer

2005-05-28T22:09:00.000-07:00

Kittenpants is moving to Seattle to complete the trilogy of awesome.

Read about it in the P-I.

F - Nobody likes a bragger, but...

2005-04-21T12:36:00.000-07:00

Look for Ms. Fancy, Sally Brock, on HGTV's Crafter's Coast to Coast -Episode HCC2C-218. She spins in a chair, shows off her new sofa, oh and makes some stuff too.

*I do not recommend signing up for this show as an artist, not only do they present you as a hobbyist, they showed up 2 hours late and GRUMPY!

F - Word to your mother

2005-04-19T13:24:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day is May 8th - time to order your Mama pendants and rings from Fancy.
Send your image (of your child, you as a tot, your dog, your kid's artwork) and we'll
set it in sterling silver under a clear quartz stone.

F - Fancy birthday photos

2005-04-15T13:18:00.000-07:00

Here is Sally from FANCY at her mustache birthday party.

Here is Carol dressed up as Sally.

They were twins but I think Carol looked the best in the dress.

Photos courtesy of Kristen at SCHMANCY.

S - bluejayonasnowday

2005-04-13T11:34:00.000-07:00

bluejayonasnowday
Originally uploaded by schmancytoys.

This Friday, April 15th, Schmancy will be having our opening reception for art work done by Susie Gheramhni from 6:00 to 9:00. We hope to see you all there!
xo, schmancy

P - New Products at Kittenpants

2005-04-07T16:07:00.000-07:00

Get that pesky Xmas shopping out of the way!

S - toys not on site

2005-04-06T11:38:00.000-07:00

If you are all Schmancy shoppers, which you all should be, there are a few items here now that have not been added to the site! If you have been looking for the Kozik 8 inch Hate Dunny's I have both white and pink. If you are looking for my new favorite Dalek 8 inch Dunny Diver, they are also here in pink, yellow, and green. There are also a few new Friends with You here including the King Albino!!!! And lastly some new Gloomy's have arrived including the pink Stand up with blood or without. If you want one of these stop in or email me! kristen@schmancytoys.com