Tattoo News

Leah's getting another tattoo soon!  An addition actually, to the rendering of her orange record player on her arm. 

Right now Michael Jackson's Off The Wall is on display, but Leah wants Jerome Gunn at Tru Blu Tatu to add Diana Ross's Diana to the mix!

Of course this is an excuse for a long overdue video break.  Enjoy the music, and check in this week for more news on Saturday's Lingfest!

Lingfest Spotlight: Deadfish Media Group

More artists are signing up for Lingfest on June 4!  Did you send in your app?

Deadfish Media Group will be there with Leah, showing works from their roster of artists and designers, including graphic apparel, digital prints, postcards and refurbished metal jewelry.  They're promoting Lingfest on their blog too:


The DMG Army UNITES, representing HARD at this event! Our DMG merch table will have A.Driscoll & -krs 1.0 running the fort, while fellow Army members Little Brown Chair, & Mayda Bizzette will be performing some sweet jams, amongst other talented artists....

Check out their Facebook for more info and photos.  Lingfest is being held in conjunction with Philadelphia Flea Markets, and proceeds benefit Girls Rock Philly.  Read more about the event here.

Big Weekend

Leah got right back into the swing of things after returning from Italy this week.  She had to, with two shows this weekend and Lingfest coming up on June 4th.

We told you about Saturday's Trenton Avenue Arts Festival; be sure to stop by if you're in or near East Kensington tomorrow between noon and 5pm.

Sunday is the Punk Rock Flea Market, a bi-annual event with proceeds used to insure (literally) all-ages shows for under-aged fans.  Pay 3 measley bucks to peruse over 200 tables of old records, clothes, art, crafts, treasures, junk and everything in between.  This Sunday May 22, 10am to 5pm, at 461 N. 9th Street in Philly.  See you there!

Trenton Avenue Arts Festival

Leah will be back from Italy in time for this Saturday's Trenton Avenue Arts Festival in East Kensington!


Sponsored by the East Kensington Neighbor's association, the fest celebrates the neighborhood's mix of artists, musicians and eateries. 


Thousands flock to Trenton Avenue every year to browse over 150 art vendors, listen to live music by local artists, and enjoy food and treats for every taste. The weather will be sunny and warm so come out, see Leah and enjoy the day!

Go to the event's Facebook page for event info, and check out their blog for a complete line up of vendors, including artist profiles, and their Flickr page for photos of past festivals.

Lingfest Spotlight: Break Away Ink Apparel

A wide range of local artists and designers will be with Leah at Lingfest June 4th!  

Check out Break Away Ink Apparel and their line of graphic t-shirts, hats and casual wear:  

They have a great website (check out the lookbook), and their Facebook page sums up their philosophy:

"BreakawayINK exists for those who respect the true meaning in the arts, music, design... whatever it might be. 


The goal is to keep you folks walking tall. Walk on, walk strong. Break Away."


In addition to Lingfest, you can shop Break Away Ink through their website, or visit Nestology in the King of Prussia Mall.  Check out Leah's line there, too!  These looks would definitely work with a little Vintage Vinyl.


Leah is still accepting applications from local artists and craftspeople looking to show their handmade items, with proceeds benefitting Girls Rock Philly.  Read more about the event here.

Lingfest Spotlight: Dana Davis, Material Poetry

Don't forget Lingfest is a little more than 3 weeks away!  


Leah is organizing the event at Philadelphia Flea Market's June 4th outing at Jefferson Square Park.  


One artist to look for is Dana Davis of Material Poetry.  Her unique, handmade jewelry has "vintage flair and a neo-Victorian, steam punk attitude!"


Dana explains: "All items are handmade, with my favorite materials: lace, pearls, feathers, up-cycled vintage and antique jewelry, watch parts and keys.  Every piece is unique and one of a kind, some may be copied in style, but never identical". 


Her work includes all kinds of jewelry, including feathered hair adornments that can double as shoulder plates.  Check out her line here and be sure to look for her (and Leah) at Lingfest!

Leah is still accepting applications from local artists and craftspeople looking to show their handmade items, with proceeds benefitting Girls Rock Philly.  Read more about the event here.

Fab Friday

Don't forget to look for Leah tonight at Tru Blu Tatu Art Show in Bristol, and tomorrow at the Prospect Park Craft Show in Brooklyn!  You can expect some fab offerings like these for sale:

Sunday Leah leaves for Italy!  She promised to send us updates while she's gone.   Before she leaves we're going to catch up on some video requests she made a while ago...enjoy your weekend, everyone!

Spring-A-Ling

Leah's Spring calendar is filling up!

Tomorrow is the Tru Blu Tatu Art Show in Bristol, PA. Leah loves these guys, and they're celebrating their 6th anniversary with this free art show. 


This FREE party features original artwork and crafts from over a dozen artists and vendors (including Leah of course), food & drink, and a just confirmed an acoustic set from our friends Clashing Plaid -- that alone is worth coming for!

Leah got inked by Jerome Gunn a few weeks ago:


"Jerome did an amazing job on my Fisher Price Record Player piece. The new addition is Michael Jackson Off The Wall album cover. It should be healed soon and pics will follow."


Saturday is the Prospect Park Craft Fair in Brooklyn.  Held annually on the day before Mother's Day, local artists and craftspeople share and sell their handmade goods among the beautiful springtime park setting.  Leah will be there, so if you need a last minute gift for mom, stop by!

Located in the Bartel Pritchard entrance drive to Prospect Park at 15th Street and Prospect Park West, the fair offers easy access from the 15th St./Prospect Park "F" train, B75, B69 and B68.


And Sunday, Leah and Jonelle are off to Italy for some much needed R&R.  After that it's the Trenton Avenue Arts Festival,  the Punk Rock Flea Market, and Lingfest, Leah's birthday party and fundraiser for Girls Rock Philly, held during Philadelphia Flea Markets' June 4th event at Jefferson Square in South Philly.


Leah is donating her proceeds from organizing this event-within-an-event to Girls Rock Philly, an organization "dedicated to providing girls from the greater Philadelphia region with a positive all-female musical environment" by sponsoring local Rock and Roll camps.  How cool is that?


Lingfest brings together local artists and craftspeople to showcase their hand-produced, original works. There is limited space left, so please send your application and $45 fee via PayPal to Jonal814@gmail.com.

Crafty Leah

Leah spent a sunny Saturday at Crafty Balboa April Showers, the second annual art and craft fair at Passyunk Fountain in South Philly.  


There were no showers this time, but Leah would have liked warmer temps:


"Set up was a bear, it was so cold and windy! We pulled through thanks to Jonelle and her amazing display set up skills!!!! 


We were lucky to have Amber Anne as a vending neighbor! Check out her new summer dresses made from vintage fabrics not one is alike! The girl has such an eye for design.  


A special shout out to all of my Ray's Happy Birthday Bar friends especially Gail, Lou and Tim Allen. And as always I met so many awesome people...I had a great response and had so many visitors, I felt so loved!"

Another successful show for Leah Creation!  Look for us at Tru Blu Tatu this Friday in Bristol, and Prospect Park Craft Fair this Saturday in Brooklyn...and don't forget Lingfest June 4th!

Manic Monday

Leah is crazy-busy, as usual!  Saturday was Crafty Balboa -- much fun and a big success, look for an update tomorrow.  


Friday is the Tru Blu Tatu Art Show (and anniversary party for the Bristol tattoo shop), Saturday is the Prospect Park Craft Fair in Brooklyn, and Sunday Leah is off for ROME!


The trip will include some much needed relaxation...until then, we'll catch up on some of Leah's video request from last week with some Rolling Stones: