Villain Store is putting on a show to round off the year featuring a massive line-up of artists customising everything from Munnys, Teddy Troopers and Coin Ups to a blank by Melbournes’ own Mad Techie of low brow Claudio Mantuano.
Along with the custom toy goodies there will be artwork and prints by many of the artists. If you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet you may find a few somethings for under the tree.

Sean and I have a custom Fawn each (made by Claudio) and a few bits and pieces including a framed Fight Like Rabbits!

We spent last weekend getting our toys into shape and I’m thinking we could even make deadline this year Here’s a photo of our workspace – One room fits all – Glamorous!

Villain Toy Show:

FEATURING
AI, ADNATE, BECK WHEELER, BEN LANDERS, CAT RABBIT, CEJIA, CLAIRE TENNANTCLAUDIO MANTUANO, DAEK, DAVID DUBOIS, DAVID GILL, DABS, DEAM, DEB, DREWSTER, DVATE, ERINGHOST PATROL, IKIN, ITCH, JASON JACENKO, JORZZ, KATHERINE DRETZKE, KATIE PAYNE KID ZOOM, LAZER FIST, LOUNGE KAT, LUKE FELDMAN, LUKE KOPYCINSKI, MATT WHITE, MEGGSMEPHISTO JONES, MISO, MOTHRA, MYLA, NICK KOCSIS, NIOR, PAVEL, PHIBS, PNUT, POISE, PORE, QEEREKA, RYAN BOSERIO, SCOTT JANSEN, SCALE, SEAN KELLY, SEAR, SEEKAYEM, SIDE PROJECT
SLEEP, STABS, STEVE CROSS, STINK, SUBWAY SUDS, TEAMKITTEN, TIM MURTAH, ZODE
& THE VILLAIN CUSTOM TOY COMPETITION WINNERS

Show opens Friday 12th of December and runs till the 22nd
No Vacancy Gallery
27-33 Red Cape La
QV, Melbourne.

Posted on December 4th, 2008 by LoungeKat
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Yup, I’m offering a super 20% off all goods in my store – That’s a damn nice discount if you buy something like a Skateboard ($32AUS off!) and a pretty little saving on the smaller things like necklaces and open edition prints.

All you need to do is use the coupon code LOVELOUNGEKAT at the checkout and vwalah – Super savings be yours!

Get cracking – Offer ends December 20!

Posted on December 3rd, 2008 by LoungeKat
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Melbourne Craft Cartel helps patch up economic woes – Call to action! Craft-in demonstration to be held in Bourke St Mall, Melbourne CBD, Monday December 8th

The Craft Cartel will be supplying craft materials at the Craft In and encouraging passers-by to make a crafty gift or card themselves. The Craft Cartel will also be handing out an alternative gift buying guide, with plenty of ideas for Christmas gifts that don’t cost the planet or our communities.

On Monday December the 8th the Rudd Government is giving big cash bonuses to pensioners, parents, low income families and first home buyers. The objective of this handout is to boost peoples spending in order to keep the economy pumping. What the Government isn’t talking about is the most effective way to spend this handout to truly support the economy.

As crafters we understand the importance of buying handmade.
We want to give the community the message that if they really want to contribute positively to the Australian economy, they should forget the plasma tv and Buy Handmade and Buy Local this festive season.

Did you know?

• For every $100 spent at a locally owned business $45 goes back into the community and our tax base. For every $100 spent at a chain store only $14 comes back.
• Local business are more likely to purchase goods and services from other local businesses which dramatically reduces transport costs, one of the biggest causes of climate change.
• Handmade goods are unique, high quality and set trends rather than following them!

The Craft Cartel will be supplying craft materials at the Craft In and encouraging passers-by to make a crafty gift or card themselves. The Craft Cartel will also be handing out an alternative gift buying guide, with plenty of ideas for Christmas gifts that don’t cost the planet or our communities.

We are looking for more crafters, designers, makers and handmade retailers to join us on the street to spread the message of buying handmade. We encourage people to bring examples of your work and promotional material to spread to people on the streets. We want people to come talk to passers-by about the pressures they face trying to earn a living making and selling handmade goods.

So come join us on the street and spread the word amongst your communities about buying handmade!

RSVP on Facebook and spread the word!

Posted on December 1st, 2008 by LoungeKat
Filed under: News, She's Crafty, Shopping | 3 Comments »