Hi all,

I need your help!

I have had quite a few requests from interested vendors looking for events to participate in in the next few months.

If your event is still accepting vendors or you know of an event that is still accepting vendors and if you'd be so kind as to send me the info (tamsin@BcCraftFairs.com) I thought I could compile a list and post it here within the next few days.

If possible (and to make my life easier -- I know I ask alot!), the more details the better. (ie name of event, date of event, location of event, contact info, website etc)

Thanks :)

Easiest project ever! 

 

I saw this here and had to make one. Plus I have the cutest nephew who I knew would love it :)

I found a hoodie for $7 at Walmart while in the US and have a stash of upcycled felted sweaters. 

45 mins later -- voila!

 

Isn't he adorable?

 This is the piece of felted sweater I started out with. Just a wool sweater that has been washed a couple of times in hot water and then dried on the hottest setting in the dryer.

Then I cut it apart into usable pieces to create with.

 I cut a triangle the size I wanted out of paper to use as a pattern piece. I then pinned it to a folded edge of the felt. 

Below you can see the triangles opened up after I cut them.

Next I folded the hoodie in half so I could mark the middle back. I used pins and ran a line of them down the center back. 

I spaced my opened triangles down the center back and along the center line of the hood top and pinned them.

Now I sewed down the middle of each triangle through the hoodie. Next I matched the points of each triangle and pinned it (pin not shown) and sewed them. It's that easy!

 And here's the finished product!

Here's a few more that are accepting applications:

Christmas in Cloverdale -- Ongoing applications -- event dates Dec 6th and 7th

Fall into Craft by Great Canadian Craft -- ongoing applications -- event dates Sept 14th and 15th

Murrayville Craft Fair -- event dates November 16, 17 and 18th -- see Facebook page for contact details

Portabello West --  event dates September 7, 2013 – September 8, 2013, October 17, 2013 – October 20, 2013, December 7, 2013 – December 8, 2013

--Application deadlines for the Fall and Holiday shows of Portabello were on June 30th (and our jewellery section is now officially full) but still a few spaces left open in other categories! If you haven’t already, be sure to get your application in right away to reserve your spot!

Thanks for your patience and kind words -- hopefully I'll be back in fine form in no time :)

Think I've got all the updates onto the calendar  . . .  If I've missed anything please shoot me an e-mail!

Lots of stuff coming up! I can't wait to check them out.


Here's a few events currently accepting vendor applications -- there are more on the website -- look for the entries prefaced  by "Deadlines".

Currently accepting applications:

• North Vancouver Community Arts Council -- (ongoing submissions for events on Saturday, July 13, July 27, August 10 and August 24).

• 2nd BC Artists Craft Fair, North Vancouver -- submission deadline July 30, 2013 -- event date August 31, 2013. (see http://bccraftfairs.com/Calendar.html for more info)

• Kelowna Christmas Show -- ongoing applications -- event dates November 23-24th, 2013

• Christmas Craft Fair -- ongoing applications -- event date Dec 7, 2013 -- contact centralcraftfair@gmail.com for more info

• Artisan Market (New Westminster Quay) -- upcoming dates -- Sunday, July 28, Saturday, August 17, Saturday, August 31, Saturday, September 28

• 4th Annual All Decked Out Crafters Market (Parksville)  -- submissions deadline 15 Aug, 2013 -- event dates Nov 15-16 -- see calendar for details or event website www.alldeckedoutmarket.com

• 42nd Annual, Deer Lake Craft Festival -- ongoing submissions - event dates November 15-17, 2013

• West Coast Momma Collective Fall Fair in Kelowna -- event date October 22, 2013 -- vendor applications: contact http://eastcoastmommacollective.com/register-as-a-vendor/ 

• Crafty Affaire Holiday Market (South Surrey/White Rock); Dec 7 &  8. Application deadline Aug 15th. http://www.craftyaffaire.com/ 

• Make it Vancouver -- event dates November 28- December 1, 2013 -- ongoing applications
  
  
  
   Happy Crafting all!

And some more of my favorites:

 

Charlie Bean Designs

 

Ok -- these are just plain adorable! Who doesn't love wee Bambies :)

And I was very impressed with the booth set up -- its amazing how lots of great product displayed creatively makes an impact. Great job guys! 

 

 

 

Elagaince

I have a little bit of an obsession with upcycled things so I loved these repurposed spoons and forks. I also loved the posie magnets made from hollow knife handles -- so very creative!

Counterpane Collectables

I have seen these incredible creations before but I am fascinated each time. Again this ties into my love of the upcycled -- all these are created from repurposed fur coats and vintage fabrics.

I did have to explain to my son that the "cat balls" are cat toys made from vintage furs. He was convinced they were made from cats :)

contiunued from Great Canadian Craft -- Spring Fling Part 1