Archive for April, 2011

Eggs in the Streets: 2011

One of the most enjoyable parts of each project is crawling the village streets in the early morning. The village is dark, quiet and motionless. An early morning chill tumbles down the empty paths and an early bird serenades in the distance. Enjoy the photos of your favorite crafted eggs planted in our local streets! […]

The 2011 Egg Golden Carl Winner is…

The coveted Golden Carl was first awarded late last year  during PROJECT: Plant an Ornament 2010. The tradition continues… Congratulations Amanda Solie for receiving 2011’s PROJECT: Plant an Egg Best of Show Golden Carl. The Golden Carl is awarded to the craft that shows best use of the given materials, creativity and craftsmanship. CLICK ON […]

Plant an Egg 2011: BONUS EGG WINNER

Congratulations Chris McCann for identifying the “Village Sound” and winning a limited edition Easter Doodle Illustration by Bryan Snyder. Click HERE to listen to the Plant the Egg 2011 village sound! Do you recognize the sound? Where?

A Brightly Crafted Easter in the Village

Easter Sunday 2011 began early for many who excitedly set out in search for brightly crafted Easter Eggs hidden in the streets of the Carlsbad Village. Kids, parents and couples were seen peeking though bushes and in tree stumps for their favorite crafted egg. This 4th annual PROJECT: Plant an Egg 2011 is a community […]

PROJECT: Plant an Egg 2011

Thanks for participating in the 4th annual PROJECT: Plant an Egg. Log your egg below and don’t forget to include a description and location. Click HERE to view the puzzle! Click HERE to view the map! Click HERE for additional clues! Click HERE to meet the 2011 crafters!

Limited Edition Art: Chicken or the Easter Egg

click to enlarge Chicken or the Easter Egg by Bryan Snyder • Water color and pencil illustration • Limited of only 10 pieces of art • 12in. x 9in. on 140 lb. water color paper • Signed and dated by the artist • Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity Price: $85     There was no […]

4th Annual Plant an Egg Craft Night

Carlsbadcrawl.com kicked off its 4th annual community project called PROJECT: Plant an Egg 2011 with a community plastic egg decorating gathering organized by Bryan Snyder of Snyder Art and hosted by Crafticality on April 20, 2011. The night consisted of craft, food, LIVE music by Jon Ji and over 50 egg crafters, many which have […]

4th Annual Egg Craft Night

Carlsbadcrawl.com’s 4th annual PROJECT: Plant an Egg begins again with a community gathering craft party hosted at Crafticality in the Carlsbad Village. WHAT: Craft Party for an upcoming community scavenger hunt WHEN: Wed. April 20th 6pm WHERE: Crafticality in the Carlsbad Village (map) WHY: craft, food, drink, music and friendship COST: $5 donation MUSIC: Jon […]

a ‘CARLSBORE’ no more

Flowers are blooming, the sun’s appearance is more frequent and the ocean water is warming. Things are looking good and the spirits of village locals are high… or are they? During the nights of the second weekend in April the Carlsbad Village became a message board for the mind, or minds, of individuals with dark […]

Hello Trouble at Hensley’s

WHAT: Hello Trouble Vintage Country WHEN: Sat. April 9th 8:30pm WHERE: Hensley’s Flying Elephant (map) Click HERE to join the Hello Trouble Facebook fan page!

Doodle’s Black Eye VIDEO

Doodle’s Black Eye: $50

Limited Edition Art: Doodle’s Black Eye

click to enlarge Limited Edition Artwork by Bryan Snyder • Water color and pencil illustration • Limited of only 20 pieces of art • 12in. x 9in. on 140 lb. water color paper • Signed and dated by the artist • Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity Doodle’s Black Eye $50 There was no printer or […]

Del Mar Nationals: Hot Rods and Customs

The Del Mar Fairgrounds revved with excitement as the 11th Hot Rod and Custom Car show rolled into town for a 3 day celebration and competition on the April 1-3, 2011. A thick crowd of spectators marveled as over 2,000 immaculately polished cars and trucks through ’72 radiated under the Summer-like sun. Cold beer splashed […]

Where Art Meets the Ocean: The Cardiff Kook

The Magic Carpet Ride, or better know as the Cardiff Kook, looms 16ft above the crowded public walkway along highway 101 in the beach side community of Cardiff by the Sea. Originally the sculpture was to showcase the community’s love for surfing, but that love grew into harsh criticism immediately after the unveiling. The bronze […]


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