Killer Cupcake

Tell us about yourselves.

Angela: I grew up in the twin cities metro. I come from a long line of crafters! My grandma used to make dolls out of old stockings and she sewed like a mad woman. My mom does everything from sew to paint to make ornaments. She once made an end table out of a semi-truck carburetor. I guess I got interested in crafting from watching them. As far as clothing goes, I am just starting but I have always had a passion for them. I have always admired people with great personal style... when I was little I loved the styles of Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, and Melissa Joan Hart from "Clarissa Explains it All" (DON'T ACT LIKE YOU DIDN'T WATCH IT! That show was awesome).

Rachel: i design and sew de/reconstructed and original clothing for girls. custom orders are also welcome!

What will you be selling at the Craftstravaganza?

Angela: I am selling clothing, as well as some homemade fun stuff, like bowls and vases made from movie ticket rolls, and jewelry boxes that I hand paint.

Rachel: dresses, shirts, skirts, earrings and buttons.

Do you sell your stuff anywhere else?

Amgela: Not right now. My website will be up soon with an online store... hopefully some time this century. http://www.thekillercupcake.com

Rachel: yup, check out http://www.in-go.biz/thrash.html. if there's enough interest, i might get my own hosting one day. i'm also on ebay, seller i.d. stomp*n*thrash, but no auctions up until after the craftrav.

Where do you find inspiration?

Angela: People and places. I will say, "Wow, that looks really great," and then I tweak it and make it unique. Sometimes I like the look of a building or an object, or what someone is wearing. Lots of times what starts out as a project where I have a particular outcome in mind morphs into something totally visually different than what I expected. I also think its pretty obvious that I am really into the early 20th century- many of my designs are modern takes on styles from the 40's and 50's, and almost all my crafts have a vintage feel.

Rachel: pirates. zombies. leopards. creepy dolls. adorable psychobilly and punk rock chicks with bright-ass makeup.

What's your favorite animal?

Angela: This is hard. Domestic would definitely be a dog. Farm animal would be a pants-eating goat. In terms of coloring, leopard all the way. So I guess what I am trying to say is, dustmite.

Rachel: penquin.

Featured 6/28/2007