Design Challenge :: Santa Fe wedding

My great friend Steph is getting married in Santa Fe this weekend (holla!).. A few months ago, Steph asked me to design the jewelry for the bridesmaids and for her (eek!). After some initial meetings, here's what we came up with:

the dress: strapless, red, hot!

we decided to go with a clear and puple glass dangle that would slightly skim the shoulders and look great with either an up or down 'do'. Here they are coming out of the kiln.

I found great sterling silver hooks with a little embellishment at local
bead/findings shop, Beadazzled

the result!


And for the bride, I tried something new: clear and white glass 'diamond' pendants hung with an accent bead from sterling silver wire...

I do?...

Can't wait to get down there for the festivities..Congrats Steph & Matt!! xox

This Sat: Gold Leaf Studios Open House!!

I've been saying it for years, but we finally organized an open studio event at the awesome studio building in Chinatown where I do my work. Come see artists, designers and musicians in their once-elusive studios before they become condos like everything else around us (kidding...we're safe for a while!).

(click the flyer for a larger, printable version)

There will be yummy treats and drinks and all of the other makin's of a fun Sunday afternoon in the summer.

Gold Leaf Studios is located at: 443 'Eye' Street near the intersection of 5th and Mass, two blocks from Chinatown or Convention Ctr. metro stops.
see you there!

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>>