MAKERS & SKATERS
photos by angela kohler
yep, that’s a skate ramp in class. we taught our boston blogshop in this really amazing space called the Fringe Union, full of cool creatives and makers. i can’t say enough how much it means to me to be able to work in an LA office with other inspiring artists and how much that changed my career. they have that same family vibe happening here in boston. we all rolled up our sleeves and learned photoshop.
and somewhere in there we chomped on delicious b.good burgers and talked about blogging.
when fatima reached out to me about how perfect her heart utensils would be for blogshops, immediately my answer was yes yes yes! they came in all sorts of vibrant colors and had the most beautiful packaging & branding!
i had my eye on those arrow totes for a while now. they are so simple and go with pretty much anything. i figured the boston class would love them as much as i did.
that’s stebs and his girlfriend alicia up above. they are such passionate artists, and make such a power couple! you might also remember stebs from that video he shot for us in new york. so happy to have met them and now teach in their office!
i like mini things. always have. but these mini polka dot and patterned washi tapes are almost too cute to handle. they come in a little pack of 3 and would make a great stocking stuffer for that crafty pal of yours.
obviously, we have huge love for oh joy products! she’s a dear friend and someone that really guided me on this freelance path. i owe her more than a few cookies. i was so happy to hand out her patterned mailers to the class!
i have like 10 paddywax candles at my house. their designs are never too swirly girly, which i like. they were so generous to give the students some of their holiday candles!
i remember one year i was so obsessed with lip balms that i told my mom that is all i wanted in my stocking. i got so many that year it was unreal. this alligator happens to like earl grey.
these hot pink geo earrings are so good looking that i almost want to eat them. check out all the colors and gold dipped ones she has too!
we met a guy named mike who has a letterpress studio in the space. angela & i both really want to learn how to letterpress! especially from this dude.
we even had a mom + daughter duo in class! they traveled to boston together to learn photoshop with us, which melts my heart a little.
thank goodness there was extra gold heart stickers, because i just go around putting them on everything in sight now. definitely very designlovefest. her whole etsy shop is cute actually.
and our cute little group…
the new york post is coming soon after! thanks boston, we are still talking to each other about how much we loved this class. your energy was infectious and we can’t wait to see what you do with your new skills!
to sign up for our upcoming blogshops, you can do that right here!
14 Comments
Add your own1. Elizabeth B. | December 19th, 2011 at 6:31 am
I make these geo earrings as well! Actually, right now I am sending them to anyone who requests over on my blog even! They are so fun to make! I adore all of the goodies your classes receive, thank you so much for giving links!
2. adele | December 19th, 2011 at 6:48 am
Looks like another fab blogshop was had xoxo
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3. invitation consultants | December 19th, 2011 at 6:53 am
aww, mom + daughter! that’s so cute! i bet everyone had a great time
4. katie | December 19th, 2011 at 7:16 am
I AM SO BUMMED i missed this! I live in Boston and would have love to have joined! Let me know when you are coming back!!
xx Katie
Katie Carlin-Daily Crush
5. Rachael B | December 19th, 2011 at 7:24 am
I love how everyone always looks happy in these shots. I know they’re all electing to be there, but something about it is so warm and inviting. I can’t wait til I can join in on a blogshop next year! Love the earl grey chapstick eating alligator. Earl Grey is my fav too, little guy.
6. Briana | December 19th, 2011 at 7:29 am
Such a FUN class. And I am now officially obsessed with PhotoShop thanks to you beautiful women!
Love the swag bag, too. That chapstick rocks!
7. Ashlie | December 19th, 2011 at 9:38 am
For any/all of you out there wanting to go to a Blogshop I strongly urge you to attend! All the things I learned in Boston will be invaluable to starting my blog…not to mention Bri & Angela are about the coolest people you would ever want to learn from! Plus the swag bags are to die for…
8. Lani Lye | December 19th, 2011 at 10:27 am
i’m so jealous! i’ve always wanted to be apart of your blogshop… it looks like such a fun way to learn. any chance your coming to utah soon??
9. Tabitha | December 19th, 2011 at 11:00 am
Okay- I basically just favorited every product you linked too! And I stuck those gold heart stickers to ALL my holiday gifts this year- love ‘em.
And that mom/daughter combo melts my heart a little AND makes me hope that some day (far far in the future) that’s me and my kid… So cute!
Happy Holidays Bri!
10. Caitlin | December 19th, 2011 at 11:10 am
Such a well spent weekend with all of you talented peeps!! Love the pictures Bri! Hope you enjoyed NYC!
xo
Caitlin
http://hauteeyes.com
11. bougiehippie | December 19th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
very happy shots!
12. shelby h.k. | December 19th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
so so sad i missed this!!
xx
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