Thursday, January 04, 2007

Death by Happiness

If happiness was poison, I'd be dead.  Why?  Because The AntiCraft accepted three of my projects for their upcoming book.  I'm going to be in a book!  Of crafts!  Me.  I'm shocked and thrilled to be a part of this project.

I've been in love with the AntiCraft since Green Kitchen pointed them out to me.  The AntiCraft's quarterly issues are full of great projects and they always have an edgy, dark sense of humor.  Check out these snowflake-to-skull arm warmers - too cool.    And, speaking of manifestos, their Antifesto kicks ass.

I've been sworn to secrecy about my projects, so I can't tell you what I'm making, but I *can* tell you it's planned for a Fall 2007 release. The deadline for all my materials is February 1st, so I'm busily crafting and writing.  It's going to be hard to wait 9 months for the book to come out before I can talk to you guys about it.

[Images are details from a Henry Darger painting]
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Maitreya said ...
1/4/2007 11:40 PM
Wow, congratulations! I can't wait to see what you come up with.


stephanie s said ...
1/5/2007 12:28 AM
well how. dee. do! that is the greatest news. i, of course, am not surprised, but i am quite thrilled for you. congratulations!


citrouille said ...
1/5/2007 3:53 AM
that's really great! GOOD LUCK!!!!


ViVi said ...
1/5/2007 3:55 AM
YAAAAAAAY! Why am I not surprised at all? Congrats and, most importantly, have fun! :)


Hilde C. said ...
1/5/2007 7:15 AM
Congratulations! That's great news! Really exciting :-)


AmberCake said ...
1/5/2007 9:04 AM
Ah, the world begins to understand the SuperFantastic qualities of the FutureGirl! I was just writing that the future is now - that also means the FutureGirl is Now!

Congratulations.


marcisenders said ...
1/5/2007 9:26 AM
Congrats Alice! That's amazing! I am sure whatever you make will be incredible, it always is.


Funky Finds said ...
1/5/2007 11:09 AM
Congratulations! Fabulous news. Looks like '07 is starting off with a bang for you! :)


Angelina said ...
1/5/2007 11:36 AM
That is so damn exciting! I'm just thinking this is a wonderful start to a fresh year and that there's more good stuff in store for you.

I can't wait to see what you're doing for it. See, this is where your ability to keep things to yourself sometimes, pays off. Can you imagine how hard it would be for me not to talk about a project for nine freaking months?!


Green Kitchen said ...
1/5/2007 1:15 PM
I've been meaning to congratulate you on this news, but keep forgetting. The babe's still sick so I'll keep this short. I taped up your box, but still need to print the mailing label. :)


Marietta said ...
1/5/2007 4:17 PM
now that is just frackin' cool! i would be bursting at the semas if i were you!
congrats!


One Crabapple said ...
1/5/2007 5:39 PM
Wow how kool ! congratulations in a BIG WAY !

This is exciting.

I am not sure what anticraft is but I am off to check out your links now and see what's what.

Super news ! can't wait to know the secret project !

Good luck !
This is WONDERFUL NEWS ! CONGRATULATIONS !
Love, S.


Kuky said ...
1/5/2007 6:49 PM
That is the most awesome news!! Congratulations!!


Emily said ...
1/5/2007 9:49 PM
Congratulations! I really love the AntiCraft!


mangetsu said ...
1/6/2007 6:36 AM
How exciting!!! That's really cool. Actually can't wait to see what you are making for the book... such a long time till the next fall.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!


Brahdelt said ...
1/6/2007 7:29 AM
Congratulations!!! I always liked the Anticraft projects, I'll be looking forward to any details! *^v^*


Rose said ...
1/7/2007 2:08 PM
Ooooh....congratulations Alice! I love the Anticraft!


BrownPants said ...
1/7/2007 9:24 PM
Hurrah for you! That's fabtastic!


BrownPants said ...
1/7/2007 9:24 PM
Haha! that was a typo, but I like it so it's staying!


Beth said ...
1/8/2007 5:46 PM
I am a huge darger fan. That is most excellent news.


Frizz said ...
1/9/2007 10:05 PM
WOW! So great, you deserve every bit of it. I can't wait to see what your anti-craft is. Can it beat Octophrost??
I'm so happy for you.


Jules Knoblock said ...
1/10/2007 12:12 AM
Yay yay yay yay for you futuregirl!!! we will wait to see what you do for it :)
jules x


tangelled angel said ...
1/10/2007 7:34 AM
Wow, well done! I love your blog and your work, so its well deserved!


Rachel said ...
1/10/2007 9:38 AM
Congratulations! That's fantastic, I can't wait to see the book!


kristin said ...
1/10/2007 6:53 PM
that's HUGE!! congratulations!! i'll be anxiously awaiting to see the projects also.

and WHOA!! so you feel like you can't draw at all? (your comment from stephanies site) believe me, i cherish my octophrost postcard all the more...it's a beautiful thing.


bubamaca said ...
1/16/2007 4:38 AM
just found your blog!i love your work! you rock!

 
Kate said ...
1/31/2007 4:54 PM
Congratulations - can't wait to see what you do!


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