craft table revamp

This past weekend was the Got Craft show, so I thought I would share some pictures of my table. This season I decided to revamp the look of everything… partly from being super bored with the old display and partly because parts of the old display broke. Out with the old and in with the new! I decided on a rustic outdoors-y look, so gone was the white table cloth and in its place some cozy grey felt. I found some wooden crates at Michaels and after buying them over a period of a few weeks (with that darn coupon they only let you use once a day… yes, I am that weird when it comes down to 40% off), I stained them a dark brown. The cute little blackboard signs were from Michaels as well… they are so cute, I might have to go back and get more (with coupon of course, haha). Oh, and the pinecones you see were foraged by Jasper… yes, I even got my kids starting to help out with the decorating. ;) 

show time!

Time has just flew by and it is that time of year again… Got Craft (Vancouver's largest indie craft fair)! I will be at the show this Saturday and Sunday May 10th and 11th… come down for some good shopping, yummy tasty treats, DIY workshops and, of course, to say hello. And if you happen to be one of the first 50 people through the door on either day, score a swag bag!!! Hope to see you there. :)

Details:
Saturday + Sunday, May 10th +11th
10am - 5pm
Maritime Labour Centre
1880 Triumph Street
Vancouver
Admission: $3

swag magnet

It's almost show time! One more week until the Got Craft Spring Edition. My workshop is in high gear trying to get everything ready for the weekend show… and that includes preparing the swag that will be handed out to the first 50 people to the show (each swag bag has tons of goodies in it from each of the vendors… so if you are coming to the show, get there early!). The swag I made for this show are little wood apple and pear magnets - a little wooden touch for your stainless steel appliance. ;)

oh, show fun

Just wanted to thank everyone who stopped by my booth at Got Craft over the weekend! This past week has been a bit crazy, I realized baby-brained me didn't even post the show announcement.... ack! (and when I say baby-brained, I truly mean it... the count down is now 4 weeks until baby arrives). Check out some more cool shots of the show on Poppytalk here. I'll be taking a break from shows until the coming holiday season, since, well... it will be baby time, of course. :)

a little swag

I am preparing for the upcoming Got Craft show... so production mode here is buzzing. Each show always has the coveted free swag bag for the first 50 people through the doors... and they are chock full of goodies from all the vendors at the show. They are so popular in fact, line ups are early... as in there is already a huuuuuuge line at 8am in the morning when all the vendors arrive to set up for the show (the show doesn't even start until 10!)

Anyhoo, what to make for this year's Cabin + Cub swag? Here is a sneak peek! Ta-da.... some little 1-inch laser cut bamboo pins. A nice little way to say “Hi”. Swing by the show and try to score one.

got craft this sunday!!!

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! (I am yelling this in my monster-truck announcer voice, btw). Got Craft is this Sunday! Come one and come all to the coolest craftiest event of the spring. I will be there with over 50 other vendors... in addition to some DJs playing music, a sewing lounge DIY workshop, and yummy food carts. Oh, and did I mention first 50 people through the door get a free swag bag full of crafty goodness? So yes, it pays to be early! Hope to see you all there!


When: Sunday, May 6th, 10am, - 5pm
Admission: $3 (kids under 10 FREE)
Where: Royal Canadian Legion
2205 Commercial Drive, Vancouver

this weekend - got craft?

Another holiday show is just around the corner... this coming Sunday to be exact! Come and visit me and over 50 other handmade designers... there will be fresh food, a DJ, A DIY table and a chance to nab a coveted swag bag if you are one of the first 45 people through the door. And seriously, these things are in demand... I have seen the line up out the door when I have got there at 8:30AM to set up! Hope to see you there!

Details

Sunday, December 4th

10am - 5pm

Royal Canadian Legion

2205 Commercial Drive 

(@ East 6th Ave)

Vancouver

Admission $3 (kids under 10 free)

www.gotcraft.com/vancouver

craft recovery

Apologies for the late post, but had to take a few days there to recover from the Got Craft event on the weekend... it was a great event, but I must admit, I was really tired afterwards! Throw into the mix, Jasper's sudden night waking now that his two top teeth have decided to make their appearance, and it will be a miracle if this post is not riddled with typos and bad grammar. Anyways, just wanted to thank everyone who came by for a visit! This is my last show until the fall, so it will give me some time to focus on the online shop and work on some new products! Yay!

crafts on mother's day

This Sunday will be my first mother's day!... and I'll be working the Got Craft show! Honestly, I thought Mother's Day was next weekend and didn't realize it fell on the same day until I was informed by the hubby... oops! (How is it I got the date wrong... argh!) Thank goodness that this is one of the best shows of the year and is always lots of fun to do. So if you happen to be in Vancouver, swing on by for a visit... there are over 55 vendors and the first 45 people through the door get a much coveted swag bag full of goodies. Perhaps even pick up that last minute gift for the mom? Hope to see you there!

Sunday, May 8th

10am - 5pm

Royal Canadian Legion

2205 Commercial Drive

Vancouver

Admission $3 (kids under 10 free)

www.gotcraft.com

got craft?

I can't believe it is finally here... my first holiday show for the season... oh, where has the time gone! Apologies for not blogging more lately... I have been in crazy production mode this past few weeks (and I have the craft explosion in my house to prove it). This weekend I will be at Got Craft in Vancouver, featuring 50 local handmade artists, a DIY table and free swag bags for the first 45 people through the door. Yes, you read that right FREE SWAG! But do come early if you are trying to claim one of the 45 swag bags... there is quite a line-up every year... and no one wants to see two craftistas wrestle over the last bag whilst wielding knitting needles... that would be very un-holiday like. Hope to see you there!!

Here are the details:

GOT CRAFT

Vancouver's largest indie craft fair featuring 50 local handmade artists.

Sunday December 5th

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Royal Canadian Legion

2205 Commercial Drive (@ East 6th)

http://gotcraft.com/

sweet swag

It has been super hectic lately since I have been gearing up for some upcoming holiday craft shows. My first show is this coming Sunday (Got Craft). Every event, each vendor at the show contributes some crafty items to fill the swag bags that are given away to the first 50 entrants. Here's a sneak peak at some of the sweet swag I am contributing... some cute mini cards! Check out all the other swag everyone has contributed here. Too bad I'm not eligible to get one of these bags! I'll post more details of the show soon!

craft fun and sore feet

Hope everyone had a great weekend! A couple of photos to share with you today of my table at the Got Craft event yesterday... it was busy busy busy! There were so many cool crafty items and vendors... it was great. My feet were killing me by the end of the day though... and my face hurts from smiling and greeting people... I feel like I'm suffering from craft fair hangover, but it was still fun nonetheless. Thanks to everyone who came by for a visit! Off to put my feet up now!

got craft? this sunday

Just a reminder that Got Craft? is happening this weekend in Vancouver! Come and visit me and over 55 other local vendors... there will everything ranging from ceramics, jewellery, clothing, home decor, stationary, gifts and more! Also, the first 30 people through the door receive a FREE handmade swag bag stuffed with goodies! Hooray! Admission is $2 (kids under 10 are free). Hope to see you there!!! Happy Weekend!

Got Craft?

Sunday, May 2nd

10 am - 5pm

Royal Canadian Legion

2205 Commercial Drive (@ East 6th)

Vancouver

More info here.

sweet swag

I have been busy with production for the upcoming Got Craft event coming up in early May, Vancouver's largest indie craft fair. Yesterday, I finished making all my swag. Swag???... you ask? Oh yes, the first 30 people through the door receive a free, yes F-R-E-E, swag bag stuffed with crafty goodies from all 55 vendors. These swag bags are so coveted in fact, past fairs have resulted in line-ups around the block from attendees just wanting to get one! So here is a sneak peek of the swag I am putting into the bags.... bookplates! I have put together little pairs of bookplates for each bag! Hope you can come visit!

Got Craft

Sunday, May 2nd

10 am - 5pm

Royal Canadian Legion

2205 Commercial Drive (@ East 6th)

Vancouver

More info here.

ps. my April giveaway starts this coming Monday!!

got craft?

My last craft fair of the year is approaching, and I am giddy with excitement! Hooray! I love doing fairs, but it is always a wee bit exhausting near the year end. Got Craft, Vancouver's largest indie craft fair, is happening this Sunday... come and visit me and over 55 local and handmade vendors ranging from clothing to jewelry to art and stationary. Oh, and did I mention that the first 30 people through the door receive a FREE (is there any better word during this time of year?) handmade swag bag stuffed full of goodies from all of the vendors. Make sure you arrive early!

Support Vancouver's handmade revolution, pledge handmade and shop local. Hope to see you there!

Got Craft Details

Sunday, December 6th

11:00am - 5:00pm

Royal Canadian Legion

2205 Commercial Drive (@ E. 6th Avenue / across from JJ Bean)

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Admission is $2 (kids 10 and under are free)

(no wheelchair access)

www.gotcraft.com