Another rad new member!

Check out Cherry Bombin Wear! She sells in a lot of local shops and makes everything out of recycled bicycle tubes. How cool is that! I don't these photos do her justice but come to out next event to get one of your own.

Crafteteria!

The Frances and Smeeks Crafeteria is tomorrow! Come get your holiday shopping done locally.

New Member!

We are happy to welcome a new member to the group...Sea Lemon. By a graphic designer in the Valley who enjoys taking rejected paper (or lemons!) and re-purposing them into beautiful handmade books. Check out her work here and look for her at our next event!

Holiday event!

Our next event is going to be with the PHX DIY group at the Frances and Smeeks 3rd annual indie crafeteria. We are very excited about this upcoming event and think it's going to be a blast so put it on your calendars! The PHX DIY members plus more local artisans, live music, a sweets alley and more. We hope to see you there.

In the Yard!

Thanks for all those who came out and supported us this Saturday in the yard with Bunky Boutique! It was a great day with awesome people, music, food and fun! For more photos go here or check us out on Facebook. Do you want to have an event with us? Please email phxdiy@gmail.com.

It's here!

Tomorrow is our first In the Yard event with Bunky Boutique and PHX DIY. We are so excited. There will be music, hourly giveaways, local artisans from the PHX DIY group, treats, Roosevelt Tavern will be open for the first time during the day, and Bunky will have 20% the entire store! Make sure you came down and check it out along with the Downtown Phoenix Public Market and the Green Streets Festival. It will be a beautiful day (weather forecaster for 72 and sunny : ). It couldn't be more perfect so come own and get some of your holiday shopping out of the way!

In the Yard with Bunky Boutique and PHX DIY!

It's almost here....our first event partnering with Bunky Boutique. Come join Bunky Boutique, PHX DIY, and The Roosevelt Tavern on Saturday November 14th for music, refreshments, fresh air, hourly giveaways and talented artisans in the yard! The entire PHX DIY crew plus new members will be there and The Roosevelt Tavern next door is opening during the day this one time only! If you are looking for more to do check out the Green Streets Festival also happening on Roosevelt Row.

**Bunky Boutique is also having 20% off the entire store**

Come play in the yard with PHX DIY!

Indian School Block Party

This Sunday you can find the PHX DIY crew featuring Perfect Dressipe, Spoonful of Chocolate, and Space Cadet Jewelry, at the Indian School Require the Prior Block Party. Indian School is closed off between 32nd and 38th Streets from 12-5pm. There will be lots of things going on including a car show, live music, food, local artists, kids play area, contests and more! It's a perfect time to start you holiday shopping and we hope to see you there.

"Believe- A Holiday Botique"

Event time clarification:

Friday, November 6, 2009: 5 PM - 9 PM

Saturday, November 7, 2009: 9 AM - 2 PM

OVER 100 VENDORS!

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship
Street:
1595 S. Alma School Rd.
Chandler, AZ

Be sure to stop by A Spoonful of Chocolate Hope's tabel! You can view her items here: http://www.spoonfulofchocolate.etsy.com/ .



All vendors have been specially chosen by the holiday boutique selection committee to ensure that YOU have a variety of quality goods and services to shop from! Don't miss it!



Waldo's BBQ will be set up outside the building selling sandwiches and sides for both dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday. The Cornerstone Cafe will also be open selling small goodies, along with Starbucks coffee drinks. Several bistro tables will be set up for people to enjoy dinner, lunch, or a beverage!



This is going to be one of the BEST shopping events you attend this holiday season!

Making our shirts

Before First Friday, one of our member, Ron of Ghosticorn Apparel, invited us down to his shop in Tempe to witness the screenprinting process. It was a blast to see him at work and how it all goes down from start to finish. Don't you just love how they turned out?

Urban Yoga Birthday Bazaar

Join PHX DIY this Saturday, October 17 at Urban Yoga from 5pm-10pm. It is their first annual Birthday Bazaar and to celebrate they are having a FREE event with live music, food, and fun!

The address is:
3225 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-9642

Check them out at http://www.urbanyogaphx.com/

First Friday Event

Last Friday was one of our first events as a handmade collective. We had a blast! Our booth was packed to the brim as Space Cadet Jewelry, Spoonful of Chocolate and Perfect Dressipe stocked it with their wonderful creations. The weather was beautiful, the zombies scary, the streets packed, and we even met some Ghostbusters. We appreciate all those who came out to support us. If you missed us our next event is Saturday, October 17 from 12-5pm at Urban Yoga in Downtown Phoenix.

First Friday!

First Friday is today!!!! This is our first big event as PHX DIY. We will be with the crew at a booth on Garfield St. between 5th and 6th St. from 6-11pm in Downtown Phoenix.

First Friday is organized by Roosevelt Row in Downtown Phoenix. The celebration of local businesses and artists happens every month and we are very excited to participate today. It is a great time to check out some of the cities best restaurants, music, and artists.

And this evening will be the event's first Zombie Lurch! I am so excited and cannot wait to see this. It will start on 5th Street and Garfield right next to our booth at 6:30 pm. They are collecting non-perishable food items and cash donation for St. Mary's Food Bank for the holiday season. What a great cause! This evening should be a blast so come and check it out!

Hello!

Today we want to tell you a little bit about ourselves. We are PHX DIY: a handmade collective.

What are we? PHX DIY is a small group of independent business owners and artisans looking to share resources and gain exposure in the Valley. Each member comes to the group with unique handcrafted items to form this collective. We have banded together to help fuel the diy movement and share our creations with you and the local community.

Our members include:
* Against the Grain
* Ghosticorn Apparel
* Kenzie Noelle
* Perfect Dressipe
* Space Cadet Jewelry
* Spoonful of Chocolate
* Yardley December

Stay continued for information on our first event. For more information check us out at www.phxdiy.com.

Welcome

To any of those who stumble upon here...Welcome! Pardon us while we set up shop but please visit us again soon for exciting updates, information and things that inspire PHX DIY!