Hire a 'TJ' for your next party!

I'm introducing a new facet of my apparel and custom printing business...TJ!

Why hire an ordinary DJ to entertain guests, when I'm now available for printing parties? It's fun for all ages! Guests print their own souvenir of the event. Team-mates can make their own jerzees as a pre-season mixer. Looking for a fun kids party idea? look no further...

Party-packages start at $10/person for a basic white tee (one color print- your own design!).

I supply the shirts, the screen, the equipment, the ink, and everyone at the party gets to try screen-printing and walk away with their very own hand-printed tee.

It takes 20 people to make a party, and I can handle up to 500 (it's been done!). Email me at kristina.bilonick@gmail.com for more information, shirt options and rates for your own TJ event!

Beautiful Losers :: Pyramid Atlantic fundraiser next Thursday 6/11

I've donated some work to the Pyramid Atlantic fundraiser, Beautiful Losers: a film screening, talk and silent auction taking place at AFI Silver Theater in Silver Spring. The event is not to be missed and btw- Pyramid Atlantic is the coolest arts center in the area specializing in printmaking, book arts and fiber arts (and everything in between!).

more info on the event, silent auction artwork, the talk and the film, Beautiful Losers, check out their site here>>

and below is a sneak peek at the piece I made for the event (one of a kind):
hope to see you there!

Radio CPR Record Sale this Sat ::

For those of you who don't know, Radio CPR (97.5FM) is Mt. Pleasant's 'community powered radio' station which offers all sorts of interesting programming for area residents, presented by members of the community.

This Saturday they're holding their annual record sale fundraiser at La Casa in Mt.Pleasant. (info below) I'll also be there selling my tees and accessories. If you like records, go to this! xox

fun times :: opening day of the Ballston Arts/Crafts Market

We couldn't have asked for nicer weather for the first day of the market yesterday. For me, it was a chance to shake out my canopy for the first time in months, connect with customers in person, and make new friends in the crafting community. Big ups to my friend Michelle M. for the use of her wheels to make it to the event!

here are a few pics from opening day at the Ballston Market ::

booth display with my new sign!

new item for sale: decorative screen printed blocks

first sale of the day!

I'll be back at the Ballston Arts & Crafts Market in October. Stay tuned to the blog for other upcoming sales and events ::

Craft show season starts Sat. 5/9 at the Ballston A&C Market ::

My favorite market of the season, the Ballston Arts & Craft Market, opens today! I'll be selling my signature tees along with printed vintage ties and a new set of hand printed blocks that can be mixed/matched.

The Ballston A&C Market is right at Ballston Metro (orange line) on second Saturdays May-October from 10am - 4pm. The market features 35 area vedors selling strictly handmade items. There is live music in the afternoon and lots of cute cafes and restaurants around to check out when you're done shopping. Hope to see you there! For more info and to see a full list of today's vendors, click here>>

Upcoming Summit of Awesome is um...Awesome:

For those of you who haven't been in the loop, the radical craft group Hello Craft has organized a 3-day 'Summit of Awesome' that is coming up this weekend, May 1-3.

The 'Summit' is a three-day whirlwind of workshops, talks, film screenings, parties, fashion events, treats and more hosted at various locations all along the 14th and U Street corridor in downtown DC.

I will be holding a workshop at my favorite store in the world, Miss Pixies, on Saturday May 2nd. My workshop: 'Fun with Duct Tape' begins at 10:00 am after a breakfast held in the shop for summit attendees. Learn how to make a duct tape bizcard holder or CD case! (sneak peak of my demo below.. my how-to pdfs will post after the summit!)

You have to register for the Summit to attend my workshop or any of the other Summit Events. There are great deals on day passes and passes for the whole event. Write it off as a business expense! More info on all of the events and registration is here>>

Awesome events this weekend in Anacostia ::

Like many other locals, I dodged the crowds during last weekends downtown cherry blossom festivities..but the party continues for us this weekend in Anacostia! Lots of cool stuff goin on:

On Saturday 4/11 from, I'll be participating in the Anacostia Cherry Blossom Art Walk:

2206 MLK Avenue SE: Art+Craft Market- local independent crafters:
Kristina Bilonick, Carolyn Cavanaugh, Donald Terry, Lisa Adams, Sameera Chopra, Mary Ellen Doran, Keith Subani, Moira McCaulley, Bilaal Muhammed, Dana Ayanna Greaves and more!

I'll be selling my Michelle O. tees alongside the super-talented printmaker and book artist, Bookish Lady, and the coolest local fashion designer, Dana Ayanna Greaves!

info, directions, and to see the other stops on the art walk visit: www.archdevelopment.org

And don't forget this friday 4/10 check out the lasted Pinkline Project event, Cherry Blast:

Cherry Blast!
art + music + dance + fashion + anime + origami
A Pink Line Project in association with the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Friday, April 10
9 pm to 2 am
A warehouse at 2020 Shannon Place SE

(click logo for link to site)