Screenprinting! for! Change!
October 22, 2008 at 2:06 pm | Posted in chatty, craftivism, oregon | 24 CommentsThe screenprinting for change party was awesome! We had a capacity crowd of Obamans, printed up dozens and dozens of shirts, goccoed a round of cards for everyone, and raised a couple hundred dollars for the Obama campaign. Sarah and Josh even shipped 24 pounds of specially designed and printed Ohio shirts off as a thank-you to the tireless volunteers there.
So here is a little photo post from the party… thank you to Caitlin for lending me the Gocco pictures she took!
First, a magnificent green Barack shirt being screened (I like the peek at the screen itself in the third pic), from start to finish.
A clothesline of shirts drying in the sun (perfect weather, awesome) — an Ohio shirt is in the center. That design is so rad.
After a first round of screenprinting shirts, onesies and fabric I set up my Gocco printer, burned a screen with my postcard design, and gave a little demo — super fun.
Here’s one of the finished cards (on Caitlin’s fridge)…
Sarah also hand-cut some stencils out of Tyvek and we printed up lots of those. My favorites were the HOPE (sample print shown here) and baby-sized Obama circle:
And those are the ones we printed shirts for me and Pearl with!
Yippee!
So, I’m guessing if you got this far you are an Obama fan as well, and I’m offering up a mini-giveaway as a thank-you for sticking with me while I enthuse about politics. I have five little Yes We Can! packages to send out: a red-and-gold Obama postcard from the run we printed this weekend and a Nikki McClure VOTE! poster (which you can also order for free from Buy Olympia following that link). Just leave a comment on this post by Sunday night at midnight (10/26) and I’ll pick five people on Monday, and send them out after that.
Yes we can!
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YES, WE CAN!!! I found your blog via d.sharp journal and was so happy to find crafters who are crafting for change! You MUST (if you haven’t already) check out:
DesignForObama.com
30Reasons.org
I believe in this man and I know that he is the man for the job. He is carrying the hopes and dreams of every American who believes that this country is more than what we are now. It seems to me that the way to the right thing is always the hard way. It is always the path that is filled with strife and difficulties, but we must press on.
He is an incredibly courageous man.
YES, WE CAN!
Comment by Elizabeth H.— October 22, 2008 #
Hi Susan,
I love all the screenprinting and Gocco designs. (And Pearl’s so cute, too!) Thanks, as always, for your wonderful posts!
Brenda
Comment by Brenda Miller— October 22, 2008 #
Great shirts. I especially like the caribou one.
Comment by christa— October 22, 2008 #
Those are fabulous! Can’t wait for Obama to win!!!!
Comment by Sarah— October 22, 2008 #
awesome stuff! I hope to make some obama logos from felt (got delayed as I had bought the wrong blue! DOH!)
I can’t wait for obama to win either!
Comment by lisa— October 22, 2008 #
i love the shirts! you’ve inspired me.
thanks for all your work for obama!!!
Comment by oona— October 22, 2008 #
I have always wanted to learn to screen print. It looks so fun!! It is great to see someone trying to make a change… very inspiring!
Comment by Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor— October 22, 2008 #
all the shirts are super! The caribou one is cracking me up.
I’m letting the adhesive dry on an Obama button>>pendant from your Craft Stylish tutorial right now.
Comment by nyjlm— October 22, 2008 #
greetings from a fellow Portlander!:waves:
i think i need a gocco now…
goodness Pearl is just adorable! it looks like you had a great time screenprinting.
Comment by stacey— October 22, 2008 #
for the first time in my life, i feel like i voted for a president who will win. it’s been so great reading about your enthusiasm for obama, susan. i wish more than anything i was living in a blue state right now rather than red. love to you, andrew, and pearl.
Comment by jacinda— October 22, 2008 #
i love the pic of you and pearl. i like to think that when she’s grown up you’ll look back at it and remember a world that was on the cusp of some great changes. i hope!
Comment by lindamade— October 22, 2008 #
When I read your entry a few days ago announcing the party, i thought “Oh, we would should totally do that” But I have 3 little kids 3 yrs and under who would have to come too. Prolly not a good idea. I am totally a fan of these partys and the whole “crafters for obama” stuff.
Comment by Carol— October 23, 2008 #
what great designs! I’m loving that you’re bringing the baby along to experience it all. I’m due with our first on Nov 30th and I am really getting so inspired by you & Pearl and your crafty activism.
xo craft on!
Comment by Mel of Hobocamp— October 23, 2008 #
Hey, I happened to finally click on your blog from craftypod’s blog, and … I’m definitely gonna have to bookmark your blog.
Tyvek makes great stencils!
<3 Have a lovely crisp fall day.
Comment by steph— October 23, 2008 #
I love your shirts, especially the Caribou for Biden!
Your print party looks like it was a lot of fun!
Also…
I don’t know if you’ve already seen this posted at other blogs, but the Honolulu office for the Obama Campaign is accepting post cards with well wishes for his ailing grandma. I thought I would pass along the address because it seems like something you might like participating in.
Mrs. Madelyn Dunham
c/o Obama for America
Honolulu Headquarters
1050 Ala Moana Blvd Ste D2690
Honolulu, HI 96814
Thanks for your “crafting for change” posts. I’ve enjoyed them!
Comment by Jessica— October 23, 2008 #
You’re such an inspiration! I love the prints you did. I still want to get a Gocco. Pearl is too cute!
Comment by Natalie— October 23, 2008 #
I found your blog via flickr. I am so happy to see that there are other smart “crafty” women who support Obama too!
Comment by Betty @ She's Sew Pretty— October 24, 2008 #
Look at the wee little cute Pearl with her politically savvy fashion statement. I wish we had fun screen-printing parties here in Austin.
Comment by Jennifer Perkins— October 24, 2008 #
Yes you did! Love the shirts, the designs are wonderful. Always wanted to learn how to screen but never did. You make it look so easy. Cant wait for Nov 4th to see our guy where he needs to be. Thanks
Comment by Lesley Edmondson— October 25, 2008 #
Fabulous! Thank you so much for holding that party and contributing to change our future.
I have been handing out Obama temporary tattoos, may I send you some to say thank you??? (I’m not an organizatin–just a little ol’ crafty me who is very appreciative of your contribution!)
Amy in Sebastopol
Comment by amy zimmer— October 26, 2008 #
yes we can! that ohio shirt is pretty sweet
also, no on 8!
Comment by jane— October 26, 2008 #
Wow, this is pretty cool. My favorite is the HOPE t-shirt at the bottom. Great job!
Comment by Alyson— October 26, 2008 #
Just another Ohioan for Obama! YEAH!!!
Comment by Stacy— October 26, 2008 #
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