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Killside Krafts + Old Weston at Kid Icarus for PS Kensington

Bianca — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:30:22 +0000

We got some fantastic news for all of you. Killside Krafts will be joining Old Weston’s Handmade Wonders this Sunday only for Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market.

Come meet these two talented ladies and see their beautiful handmade goods.

Sunday August 15th 2010
12pm-5pm

August 15 – P.S. Kensington featuring Old Weston at Kid Icarus.

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:06:25 +0000

Kid Icarus is pleased to have Kalpna of Old Weston at our storefront on Sunday August 15th for Pedestrian Sunday. Old Weston creates some of the most sought after necklaces and broaches in the city, if you haven’t had a chance to see her collection, this is would be a good time stop by! From 12pm to 5pm you can meet the artist in person, chat about her process and see first hand the beautiful work she does.
The streets of Kensington will be car-free so come on over and enjoy a stroll through the Market on one of it’s most vibrant days!

photo by Danijela Pruginic.

Workroom Craft+Yard Sale

Bianca — Fri, 28 May 2010 23:19:13 +0000

Kid Icarus is pleased to announce that we will be one of the many featured crafters at the next Workroom Trunk Show.
This show features 18 different vendors who will have many of their handmade goods and rummage for sale.

Kid Icarus will also have our Father’s Day Cards along with a few new products.
Come by and say hi to us!

June 13th 2010
12-5pm
Workroom
1340 Queen Street West

Dahlia and Damask

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 15:45:18 +0000

Just in time for Mother’s Day we have ceramic white planter boxes with a subtle white Damask print, hand printed in our studio space. A Dahlia flower plant comes with every planter until May 9th, a perfect gift for Mom. $18 for the 11cm cube planter, $28 for the 15cm cube planter.
We have a limited quantity so pick one up before they’re gone.

Reading for a Rainy Day

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:14:55 +0000

Since March is the new April, why not pick up an issue of ReadyMade or Make magazine for those rainy days? We have both magazines in stock on our shelves for days like these.

Stovepipe

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:07:56 +0000

Stovepipe is a 2 foot high wool flannel creation from Tania Sanhueza of Hoboyard Toy Collective. Now available at Kid Icarus.

Now Magazine: Love & Sex Guide

Bianca — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:00:02 +0000

Now Magazine has featured our “my dearest” card from our Social Emergency Card Series
in the February 11-17 issue in the Love and Sex guide on page 62.

Love is in the air

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:00:20 +0000

We have launched three new love cards to help you tell that special someone how much you care this weekend. These lovely cards add to our collection of other love cards like our Robot Love and heart swarm
and our my dearest card from our social emergency card series.

All hand printed, designed and printed in our studio.
$5.00 each.

Valentine’s Day ideas for everyone.

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:00:14 +0000

Here are just a few ideas of things you can find in our store this month.

Monsieur Tse Tse by Erica Perrot of Raplapla, made slowly in Montreal using organic fair trade cotton.
This cute plush toy comes in a little cardboard house, and is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. $32

Peter Project’s Fresh EP featuring great sounds in an awesome package. The iPod shaped bar of soap is packaged in a screen printed box. The bar is handcrafted using a natural vegetable-based soap. Inside you’ll find a download code for the music. $15

Beside Herself has “A special place in my heart for you”, a limited edition series of fabric hearts pinned shadowboxes. $65

Love & Rummage Craft Show

Bianca — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:00:57 +0000

Kid Icarus is pleased to be part of the Love & Rummage Trunk Show this Sunday at the Workroom!
Come by and say hi and pickup something crafty for your the love in your life.

The Love & Rummage Trunk Show 2
Sunday February 7, 2010
12pm to 5pm

The workroom
1340 Queen Street West

http://cityofcraft.com/2010/loveandrummage2/