Here is your chance to win a copy of Ana Paula Rimoli's book, Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet.  Enter here

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This last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Maker Faire in San Mateo.  It was amazing. The folks at Make and Craft do an awesome job of putting this HUGE event together.  I mean HUGE!  I had no idea what to expect.  We waited in traffic for about a 1/2 hour and parking was nuts.  Luckily we made it in time and had a blast.  Here are some of my highlights. 

My book signing of course!

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I got to meet some fantastic people such as these wonderful folks...man second from left is the editor for the ****anese Make Magazine.  Cool!

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It was awesome to meet so many Plush You! people.

Like Lola Bee

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And Claire of Absolutely Small

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Meeting Mr. Funky

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I also saw tons of other crafters such as Crafty Chica

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And met up with my friend 5280 Lasers and now Laser Tag Cartel whom did not pee on himself but it sure looks like it. 

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The schedule is out and I am so excited!  Come see me at the Maker Shed this Saturday from 3:00 to 3:30 where I will be signing the Plush You book.  This is going to be a great event and will be amazing promo for the Plush You show in general.  Also don't miss one of our very own favorite's, Moxie as she will be running all over the place the whole weekend.  Check the schedule to find out where you can find her at any given hour.  I will also be checking out tons of the events with my friend and cohort, Kurt who does awesome laser etching.  He is the one that I started Laser Tag Cartel with.  It's going to be a great time.

I will be doing more blog posts on the weekend along with taking lot's of pictures.

We have a great interview up with Ariana Marinelli along with a giveaway for two of her adorable albino hedgehogs.  She is also giving away a free pattern to make your own.  Please go here to enter to win.

We have another giveaway up on Plush You.  We interviewed the talented Jenny Harada and she is doing a really fun giveaway.  You leave a comment about your two favorite colors and your two favorite animals and she'll make you your very own plush inspired by your favorites!