Looking Forward to a day in McCarren Park

Town Square’s fourth annual Go Green! Greenpoint Earth Day festival is TODAY,
Saturday, April 30th (12-4 PM)at McCarren Park, Brooklyn. It’s going to be a
gorgeous, fun day for our community!

* Education displays & vendors.Over 100 schools, community groups,
companies, and government agencies will offer exhibits, merchandise, and
activities designed to enhance our understanding and appreciation of
ourselves, our environment and the Earth that we all share.

* Eagle Scout Project on pollution & health awareness.We are so very proud
to have an Eagle Scout Project at Go Green. Presented by Life Scout
Isaiah Segarra, his project will involve a Children’s Marathon starting at
12:30 PM. Life Scout Segarra will also present information on how to
defeat pollution and promote health awareness. Please come out and
support him!

* Children’s activities.We’ll have wonderful activities for kids and kids
at heart, including derby car racing by Boy Scout Troop 26, Cub Scout
Troop 469, tumbling by Gym Park, an obstacle course by Ms J, interactive
art projects by Materials for the Arts and Fas Trac Kids and Enopi of
Williamsburg, Greenpoint Eco-Jeopardy by the Greenpoint Y, science
projects by SciGirls, and more. It’s going to be a blast!

* Tree giveaways by NYS Assemblyman Joe Lentol. Special appearances by
US Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez & NYS Senator Daniel Squadron - and
possibly other local elected officials.

* Greencycle Swap.One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Do drop off
your cleaned and gently used clothes, shoes, bedding, toys, and books.
We’re also taking in bicycles, electronics, and computers - in working
order please! Do browse through the selection and cart away as much as
your heart desires. All remaining items will be donated to the Vietnam
Vets of America.

* Art, Science & Writing contests.Writing submissions were due last
week. Art and science contest submissions are due at 12 Noon on the day
of the event. Contest submissions will be displayed at Go Green for all
to enjoy. Winners will be announced at 3:30 PM and will receive cash
prizes, have the opportunity to present their work on the main stage and
be featured in the Greenpoint Gazette.

* Live Music & Performances featuring Luis Barrenechea on the violin,
Suspicious Package, and Tenements. We’ll also have presentations by
NYSERDA and the Hudson River Foundation; appearances by our local elected
officers; children’s dance and circus performances by WMAAC – not to
mention a dance class, a yoga class, a NIA class, and more.

Go Green! Greenpoint is a fun-filled day for kids and adults, involving so
many different parts of our Greenpoint/Williamsburg community. You’ll just
have to come and check it all out. Please feel free forward this email to all
your friends and mailing lists.

Lamppost Bookmarks for the Handmade Cavalcade Goodie Bag

The Countdown begins for the NewNew Handmade Cavalcade. These lamppost bookmarks will be in some of the goodie bags. Mark your Calendars, It's sure to be a fun event!

Pretty Little Flower Stamp Kit

I love these hand carved stamps! They are darling.
From Eat Pray Create

Hell's Kitchen Flea Market Rocks

Sunday was a very long day, but also equally educational. I barely slept the night before. The combination of knowing I had to be up super early and my super young neighbors outside partying on a lovely night made sweet dreams very hard. I did of course wake up on time and made my way to Hell's Kitchen. It was a gorgeous drive. I love being up before many people get on the road. It was an easy cruise, though parking was a little tricky.

I attempted to put up my tent for the first time by myself, but was offered a hand by my neighbor which was truly appreciated. I seemed to be the only one to lug weights (water jugs) to weight down my tent, but glad I did considering the winds were strong for the last hour.

Several friends and lots of tourists stopped by. Aside from my toes being really cold and jumping around a lot to keep the blood pumping, the day went really well. I'd like to do it again. I was only shaken by watching a cabbie run into the car behind me on the way home. I'm not a huge fan of driving in the city.

I loved a Flea guy close by that sold tons of Letterpress things. He gets his stuff from the warehouse Letterpress Things in Conneticut. I must simply make a trip to this place soon! He had printer's drawers, furniture cabinets and several blocks. I bought this one for $4!

more Monogram Cards

Printed, Packaged, and Packed for tomorrow's Hell Kitchen Flea!

These have a bit of an Art Deco twist. Next step is Stationary sets.

The NewNew at Hell's Kitchen Flea Market

Gearing up for The Hell's Kitchen Flea Market next weekend!
Lots of shopping and yummo food truck excitement.

When it Rains, it Pours!

I've sadly been neglecting my Letterpress things this week due a freelance project. After completing one, I agreed to another. I have a problem with saying no, apparently. I wait all winter to get an opportunity to make a little extra money and it all seems to fall in my lap at the same time. It's OK though. Who needs to sleep, right? Coury and I are also on our second week of the P90 workout plan. We've been waking up extra early to squeeze in the routine before work. We've already lost some weight and I feel much stronger. Don't worry. I won't start posting before and after photos of my mid section. My main goal is too be in better shape with a stronger core to keep from hurting my back ever again. Last weekend's printing left me very sore. Needless to say, I've been very tired, but also crazy productive.

It's the second rainy, icky day in a row which leaves me feeling a little blah. It's a lovely excuse to throw on sweats, crack open a bottle of wine, and get to work too. Last night I packaged cards for the upcoming fairs all evening. Fold, envelope, cellophane. Fold, Envelope, cellophane. It's so monotonous, but I was able to watch Grey's Anatomy while I did it and a large pile of neatly packaged cards is a nice reward. Fair season, here I come. I'll take the rain now and lovely, sunny days to come, please! If only we could put in requests.


I had plans to print tonight, but got started a little too late. I set up the press to print more monogram initial cards on Sunday. These will be less floral and more unisex. Black on Kraft and white with my art Deco block.


I was able to spend some much needed time on Etsy tonight listing all my new cards. Check em out. Create on, my Friends!