“VH: How have you been treated within the craft community because of your gender, and also because being a cartoonist sometimes falls into a different category? I suppose you’re in a different position than some other men in the industry becayse you lived in Austin, where it’s not all that peculiar for a guy to make a living crafting. Out in the big world though, it would be.
TN: As far as the crafting community goes, I felt immediately welcomed by it. Being able to share booths with the Craft Mafia was fun. Although maybe you just invited me because you wanted someone with upper body strength, in which case you were barking up the wrong tree. Seriously though, I felt like I had an advantage, as if white males need another advantage in society. I remember several years ago, I posted a tutorial on Craftster for Care Bear costume I made, and I still get e-mails about it at least once a month. That was years ago. I think it benefited me to be one of maybe 10 guys posting on the boards.
VH: It was a bit of a novelty then, but that seems to be changing now, due in large par to community. There are boards, groups, Internet hubs, and things that nurture genderless crafting. Do you find that you’re coming across more male counterparts now?
TN: It’s more normal now. I actually have to make good stuff now, instead of just being able to get by because I’m a guy.“
Punk Rock Etiquette: The Ultimate How-To Guide for DIY, Punk, Indie, and
Underground Bands – An original blend of nonfiction how-to and insider
humor, PUNK ROCK ETIQUETTE includes everything from guidelines for
choosing your bandmates and name, to detailed instructions for
screenprinting your own merch, to the only known complete record of the
immutable laws of stage etiquette.
How to Win:
POST A COMMENT HERE WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS (BY 8AM ON TOMORROW). Poster’s will be chosen via drawing at random.
Rules:
Please be sure to include your real name (not just your screen name) on your post. Winners will be posted on this blog every few days with instructions on getting me your mailing address. Prizes unclaimed will be put up for grabs at the end of the Craft Corps Give-Away-A-Day in May.
Craft Corps: Celebrating the Creative Community One Story at a Time hits shelves May 4th. Be one of the 1st to get a copy by ordering today from BN.com!
Lol, the etiquette book i so want to read! Having been involved with bands for the past 20-25 years it would be a fun read! (lol, is there a chapter on i want to quit singing but no one will let me!!???)
When I came across this Knitting Needle Patent greeting card by @patentpress , I couldn’t resist selecting it as one of the items for the YarnYAY! September box! (Link in @vickiehowell bio or got to YarnYAY.com)
What looks like part circular knitting needle, part Tunisian crochet hook is illustrated as the patent drawing for flexible knitting needles. This greeting card memorializes the creation of tools that we stitchers can now, not do without!...
The sample yarn for both palettes of this year’s 12 Days of YAY! Advent Box have arrived. I cannot wait for stitchers to open up a new color everyday!
I don’t want to spoil the shade surprises, but I can share just how much yarn we’re sending you this year — FIFTEEN mini hanks of beautifully hand dyed yarn, by two rad boss-lady dyers.
Historically, we have sold out of these so I’d you’re prone to FOMO, be sure to pre-order tour 12 Days of YAY!
Nineteen years into this knitting career, it’s crazy-pants that I’ve never had Learn to Knit or Learn to Crochet kits before. So, I finally made it happen. If you know someone, or ARE someone that wants to learn — while also making something wearable— check out our new hats and scarves kits in the YarnYAY! Shop!
I just love all of these contests!
Susan M Hall
ow i love books and punk and monsters and yarn
so pick me.
nynke
These books look very interesting!
I didn’t know there was a Facebook fan page, I just joined.
-Stephanie Keever
I too just love all the contests you are having
Anne Sampson
Yay! Another give away! This book looks awesome!
Ooh ooh, pick me! I never win anything! These would be an awesome prize to win!
Who doesn’t love a little Punk Rock Craft!!!!
Punk Rockm Monsters and prizes…oh my
Fun prize!! 🙂 The book looks really cool. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’m not familiar with this book, but it looks like fun!
[Miranda Ettinger]
Vickie you are so awesome! I love your site and the give aways are a treat. My daughter loves Travis’ cartoons too 🙂
– Lauren
Those look hilarious.
Thanks
Danna
Looks like fun – would love to win!
Great looking books. Boy crafters rock. I married one. 🙂
Mary Helen McNally
those look really fun. Especially the monster book! I love how monsters are becoming more popular!
the book looks like so much fun – love it~~~
cool I’d love it. lost about how I find out if I win though?? will someone contact me on facebook?
Looks cool
What a great prize!
Natasha Jankowski
Looks like a winner to me!
Sherrie
What a cool book!
Carmen Reyes
I love crafty books 🙂
Regan Tomlin
Looks like another good book I must have!!! Yayyyyyyyyyyyy 🙂
This would be awesome to add to my craft book collection. Hope I will win, to try some punk rock crafts!
Sarah Hardy
I can’t believe I haven’t heard of Travis before! Even if I don’t win this one, these books have to join my crafty bookshelf.
-Grace Hernandez
Sweet!
Stacy Beth
aaaah, I SO want that book! *signs on*
love it!
I’m lovin’ the ideas for both of these books, love to have them on my shelf.
Jennifer Lewis
love the monster book!!
SusanLambert
Lol, the etiquette book i so want to read! Having been involved with bands for the past 20-25 years it would be a fun read! (lol, is there a chapter on i want to quit singing but no one will let me!!???)
This is so random! I love the monster book!
This is the kind of book I love!
neat-o!
Shelby Stofle
Punk Rock Etiquette is a great idea for a book. I want the book and would love to win it but I will buy it if I don’t win.
Kathy Kitt
love it!
kristy carter
Sandy Alvarez loves prizes!
Great!
Linda Wilkes