Renegade Craft Fair

I went to this in Brooklyn a few years ago and LOVED LOVED LOVED it. Now it's coming to Austin in May. Seriously, my Texan pals, it was awesome.

Awesome businesses that were at the bazaar bizarre

We bought from a few of these, but they were really some awesome vendors this weekend.

My newest find is called Moth Written. Their slogan: "Encouraging positive dialuge about the Arabic speaking world." Delightfully charming tees and buttons (I purchased the buttons).

I bought some Dirty Ass Soaps.

Giant Dwarf had beautiful hats and lovely wool felts.

Sarah Ahearn who we bought two prints from at TWIST in Northampton in 08.

Sugarbee Books I can't remember what they sold! But I must have liked it because I picked up their card.

I couldn't afford, but boy did I love Pansey Maiden's beautiful bags. Her prices were totally reasonable, I just was on a strict craft fair budget.

Jenn Ski had delightful art. Her blog is here.
The Small Object was also around from which I secured a tiny moustache on a stick.

We met a few of the super nice kids who hang with Boston Comics and I believe Marshall has befriended.

Sarah Coyne is a super sweetheart and the proprietor of egg-a-go-go.

Weller Wishes had some cute prints (one looked like 2 Kobes).

I bought a bib at Buckaroo's Mercantile which also has a store in Central Square.

I was very thrilled to see Jaime Zollars who unfortunately had her website hacked and is having to start over. Her prints are deliciously youthful and whimsical. I own a few little ones.

The button and sticker maniacs of fishcakes were there too.

the girls can tell had the most awesome screen printed stuff! LOVED it!

Figs and Ginger were there with their simple and beautiful jewelry.

zeal had beautiful coasters made with amy butler paper or fabrics. Super nice.

Seibei.com was also a cool dude. His business card is funny: "It's pronounced like that Destiny's Child Song- If no on is around you, say baby I love you-- Just cut off the 'if no on is around you' and '-by I love you".

Zooguu.com had adorable stuffed animals!

We saw the Candy Thief again (saw her and purchased from her at Twist). She makes amazing felt headbands.

Craftster.org was also around as well as boston handmade.

The Last Few Christmas Craft Fairs

The Bazaar Bizarre was last weekend in Boston. I picked up info on a few other upcoming shows.

Stars and Skulls Crafty Craft Fair on Sunday 12/13, 10am-5pm, American Legion Hall , 162 Route 9, Hadley MA featuring the Roller Derby folks from Pioneer Valley

6th Annual Sowa Holiday Saturday and Sunday, 12/12 and 12/13, 10am-6pm. $5 admission. Free parking. It's going to be inside the Cathedral High School Gym, 74 Union Park St, Boston.

Mass Market 5 at the Mass Art Gym. $1 cover. December 13, 11-5pm. A DIY flea market of the hipster variety. I have heard great things about this annual event. I am seriously thinking of hitting it! 621 Huntington Ave.

Craftland Show in Rhode Island. Word round the BB this weekend was that this is an awesome thing and it's ongoing through December 31st. Everyday, 10am-6pm. Open late Thursday-Saturday, 10am-8pm. 235 Westminster St, Providence. 2 hours free valet parking for validated shoppers.

And while I am sure there are others (particularly in Cambridge) that I am forgetting, Boston Handmade has a shop in Downtown Crossing that is open Wed-Sun until Dec 24. 505 Washington St.