Sunday, May 2, 2010

Local Craftiness: Craftstraganza

I know you're all dying to know what I found at Craftstraganza on Saturday.;) I can show you a couple of things but the last is a birthday gift for my husband. I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise so I'll show you that another time. But here's what I did get...

First of all, I got another fabulous pillow for my couch. Last post I showed you the pillow I bought last year from Katie Benson. She was there again with a pillow that was from the same line as the one I had (Safari). So I immediately snapped that up. I also found this adorable little head scarf from one of the vendors, who I'm a little embarrassed to say I can't remember who they are. I also purchased a hand cut card from Crafterall. Love it! We'll see if it gets sent...

Have to say one thing I noticed though was how much fabric was there. Whether it was clothes, hats, bags, or stuffeds, the majority of the vendors seemed to be working with fabric. There seemed to be a lot that specialized in children's apparel as well. I just walked around feeling more and more fortunate that I had a little boy and not a little girl. There was waaaay waayy too much cute girl stuff. I'd go broke, my marriage would be in shambles... all because I would not be able to resist the cuteness. I mean check out this cute little fairy house by Lucky Nielsen. Little miniature works of art. Alas, there was no Squishy. That vendor didn't participate this year. Still everything was just too Too TOO CUTE! Plus, it was a fabulous time. SO if any of you get the chance to check out a rogue or indie craft fair in your area I'd highly highly recommend that you do.
Happy Monday!!!

03 by Lucky Nielsen.


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5 comments:

Single Stone Studios said...

YES, I HAVE been waiting to see your finds - have you checked your facebook?! :)

Poor Squishy didn't get a brother :( But I do love the pillow. Maybe Jasper can steal this one too and forget about lonely ol Squishy.

Love the mushrooms. TOOOO dang cute!! I could design an entire nursery around them!

Cristi Baxter Clothier said...

Sounds like you had a good time. I was a good girl and didn't buy anything at the show we went to. All the pieces I fell for were quite pricey! That's me, caviar taste on a tuna budget, lol.

Sorry about Squishy!

Jen said...

You girls are sweet. I brought $60 with me and spent $80. I actually borrowed cash off my mom. How high school-ish is that? Oh, well. Totally worth it! :)

Liv @ Choosing Beauty said...

Wish I'd been able to go! Looks like you had some fab finds. I'll be at HandmadeMN's show next week - love all these fun spring shows!

Jen said...

I really wish I could go to Handmade MN's show. REALLY. We have a bday party out of town that we can't miss. Thanks for your comment Liv!!! And for supporting handmade. :)