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1.21.2008

Craft Mafia Meetup in Los Angeles: Jan. 22

Wondering what Marimello looks like? Cloven footed? Eye-patched? Are we really as infuriated as that picture over there to the right? Well now is your chance to find out because we'll be heading out of the craft cave tomorrow to the Los Angeles Craft Mafia meeting at Saints and Sinners Lounge. Come meet fun and creative people like us, er, you! We’ll be in the back room. They tell us the craft for this months meet-up will be Mafiosa Bath Bombs by Nichole Moraila/Mucha Muchacha .

Here's the details:
Tuesday, January 22nd
7pm @ Saints and Sinners Bar
10899 Venice Boulevard
West Los Angeles, CA 90034


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1.17.2008

Hey You Bloggers: Budget Fashionista

The web is full of jobs today it seems:

Simply Good Media is looking for a blogger who can successfully and consistently blog about Do it Yourself home decorating and fashion projects twice per week.

Our bloggers must have have a solid grasp of the English language, basic knowledge of HTML, be able to edit their own work, follow directions and be consistent. Please send a short bio and two sample DIY projects (one home, one fashion). The samples should include a list of materials and step by step instructions.

Make sure to include your name, city, and e-mail address.

Application submitted via The Budget Fashionista website will not be opened and will be deleted. This is a paid position.

Read more about the Budget Fashionista here.

Are you looking for some one to help out with your crafty business, or is your company looking for some one interested, talented and experienced in crafting? Posting your job description on Marimello.com entitles you to a Marimello post about your company and the position available. A great investment for just $25. If you are interested in posting your Crafty job, please contact us at marimellodesign at gmail dot com.





Reform School January 19th

Another event to tickle your weekend plans:


This Saturday night from 7 to 9, Reform School in Los Angeles having a great new art show from Matte Stephens. New original work will be on display, including his exclusive Reform School-only print called "Fossil Fuel Fun". You'll also be able to enjoy candy, cupcakes, retro soda and booze.


Fossil Fuel Fun
Saturday, January 19, 7-9pm
Reform School
4014 Santa Monica Blvd.
LA, CA 90029
ph: 323-906-8660





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Craft Job Post: Assistant--One Good Bumblebee

**INTERNSHIP (or part-time assistant)**
Location: Dallas, TX
When: ASAP!
Pay: negotiable / to be determined

Job Description:
I’m looking for a super creative, friendly, enthusiastic, crafty type of intern who loves to create but also wants to know more about the business side of being an artist or designer. All work is done at my home in my studio/office located just south of Lakewood / Highland Park in Dallas, TX. Your job would be to assist me in production of products, managing sales and stock, and other various tasks including the creation of new products, customer services, etc. I imagine I will need you for at least 4 days a week from 9am to 4pm or whatever works best for you. My schedule is very flexible so exact times are negotiable.

Specific Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Preparing & completing products: cutting, gluing, trimming, labeling, printing, stuffing, packaging, lots of measuring.
- Shipping and receiving: packaging orders / unloading received packages.
- Keeping track of stock of both materials and finished products.
- Placing orders to re-stock sold out items: calling, emailing, & faxing vendors.
- Communicating with clients and customers via email. Lots of email!
- Running errands (coffee break!) - You must have access to a car, please!
- Helping me with day-to-day decisions, problem solving, creative ideas in terms of invention and design, as well as choosing new products to carry (the really fun part!)
- Organizing the studio, keeping everything tidy and manageable.
- Adding new products to the website: web skills including HTML and blogging are a plus.
- Taking product pictures for both website and print catalog - photography skills are a huge plus.

Qualifications:
Most importantly you should be interested and skilled in craft, art and design. A good sense of aesthetics and design are a must! The ideal intern would be honest, dependable, drama-free, friendly, focused, eager, meticulous, enthusiastic, organized, detail oriented, neat, and tidy. Photoshop skills are a plus.

Application Instructions:
If you are interested in working as an intern at One Good Bumblebee, please contact me at mail@onegoodbumblebee and include a little bio about yourself and tell me why you want to intern at One Good Bumblebee. I will get back to you and we can set up an interview and we’ll go from there! I hope to hear from you soon. :)

If you have any questions, please contact me at mail@onegoodbumblebee.com

Are you looking for some one to help out with your crafty business, or is your company looking for some one interested, talented and experienced in crafting? Posting your job description on Marimello.com entitles you to a Marimello post about your company and the position available. A great investment for just $25. If you are interested in posting your Crafty job, please contact us at marimellodesign at gmail dot com.


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