It was really interesting going to a big NY fair like this year’s BUST Craftacular Holiday. For one it was pouring like crazy and when I got there the line was wrapped around the building to the other side of the block! Of course I slept in, but the line moved fast and it was fun chatting it up Girl in Gotham Designs. :)
There was a ton to see! Two levels of wonderful, crafty goodness including Amy Sedaris doing a book signing on the 2nd floor. Her book Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People looked pretty hilarious.
Here’s a list of my handpicked artists from the New York 2010 event. Enjoy because there’s a ton of cool stuff in there! :)
kg + ab - Ceramics handmade in Brooklyn
Corky Mansfield - Good clean humor to the world through tees and funky characters
Brooklyn Brine Co - Hand packed organic produce paired with simple ingredients and “damn fine pickles” in Brooklyn, NY
Twig. - Moss terrarium and other small wolds
Gramkin Paper Studio - Personalized stationery, invitations, announcements and other paper goods and gifts
Return to Me - Customizable necklaces, wristcuffs and t-shirts
Maybe You Should Die - Sweet declarations of hatred and ill will in the form of paper goods, apparel, plushes and Mean Bags™
Dea + Bean - Unique wedding invitations and paper goods the old-fashioned way
Made With Awesome - Original, off-the-wall slogans and cool tee designs
Beacon Bookmarks - Handcrafted Wooden Bookmarks from the Hudson Valley
McBitterson’s Tasteless Wares - Dedicated to spreading peace and joy to all the peoples of the world through adorable, affordable, hand-crafted goods
Grovius - Cute animal illustrations on wood
Twinko - Infant and toddler line of organic tees, onesies, and accessories with cute graphics
Gnome Enterprises - Men’s + Women’s + Kids Tees | Handprinted in BKLYN NYC
My Secret Music Box - Musical jewellery and pocket-sized enchantment
Shara Porter - Hand printed fine found objects
Las Delicias Patisserie - Boutique Gourmet Bakery
Herban Lifestyle - Hand crafted natural and organic bath and body products
webbedware - Textile jewelry and accessories handmade by Courtney Webb
Tharp - Illustrator and obsessive dreamer
Mochimochi Land - Original knitting and cross-stitch patterns
Not Just Tea - Boutique specialty tea company specializing in new tea blends
Amigurumi Kingdom - a place where cupcake bears rule and little creatures are glued to their ipods (literally)…
Caseybot - Plush, hats and friends
My Zoetrope - Painting, patterns, doodles and more
Rag Trader - Vintage jewelery reborn
Bubbledog - a cute-opia of t-shirts, accessories, & stationery
De*Nada - Accessories line, specializing in handmade knits for women and men
Dirty Ass Soaps - Almost edible vegan food and video game soaps
SPIRITelemental - Live in joy and be free terrariums and illustrations
Isabel Roxas - Books, tees, paper goods and art prints with very nice illustrations
Ashley Buchanan - Jewelry and metals
Fernworks - Jewelry encasing a real found object or painted scene in resin
Bacon Neckwear - Handmade, Custom and Wedding Neckties Bowties Necklaces
Torch Song Metal - Metal adornments by Emily Postula and Ashley Harris
Brooklyn Charm - Custom designed jewelry and supplies in Williamsburg, NY
Erica Weiner - locally made, affordable vintage-inspired jewelry, designed with a sense of humor
Les Enfants Sauvages - It is is all about texture, shapes and colours
Grand Marie - Fine silver earrings molded from antique buttons
Yummy & Company - Handmade jewelry and wedding gifts
Smoke & Daggers.com - Weapon inspired jewelry
Max Steiner Design - Original and unique jewelry designs
Glittery Blue - Vintage made new jewelry
Rock Love Jewelry - Handmade sterling silver jewelry with the alternative edge
By Natalia - Geometric inspired jewelry pieces with an architectural aesthetic
AMH Design - Contemporary needlepoint
Molting Yeti - Super fun knits
New York Couture - One of a kind clothing straight from New York
I’m Your Present - Handmade clothing & accessories
