At Crafty Balboa Holiday, Works by M. Morton!

Meg Morton sculpts small, peculiarly charming objects and elegant jewelry. Her pieces are designed to be endlessly explored by one's eyes and fingers with delight, curiosity and wonder. Her jewelry comes to its fullest, most graceful expression in motion and on the body.

Be sure to visit Works by Meg Morton at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th!

Gillian Pokola at Crafty Balboa Holiday!!

Gillian Pokola create monoprints using a combination of painting, photography, and printmaking techniques. Starting with an almost uncontrollable sense of wanderlust, which leads her on photographic expeditions to wherever she happens to go. These expeditions lead to a series of silkscreens developed from her photos. 

Inspired by architecture and the ever-changing landscape, Gillian Pokalo photographs places that have a humble, almost forgotten quality; places that have a story.

Visit Gillian Pokola at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th!

Mamoucha Soap's Gift Guide for Crafty Balboa Holiday!

For the Stargazer: Vetyver Planetary Nebula Bar

Mamoucha's Nebula series is inspired by NASA images of Nebula in space. Yes, she subscribes to the NASA image of the day at NASA.gov.  These spectacular soaps are glycerin and colored with cosmetic grade micas, the same mineral ground up fine, that is used for eye shadow to give it shimmer. Vetyver is a grass that is grown world wide for its clean, fresh fragrance, and its largest producer is Haiti.

Price: $6.00

For Someone looking for Something Citrus: Orange Peel Shea Butter and Glycerin

Who doesn't like the fragrance of Orange Peel? Just open an Orange and you have everyone's attention. This rich Shea Butter and Glycerin soap has embedded Glycerin chunks in tones of Blood Orange red, Classic Orange, and Mellowed Yellow Juice to represent the fruit we all love.

Price: $6.00

For The Licorice Lover: Anise White and Black Striped Shea Butter and Glycerin Soap

Anisette, Pizzelles, Licorice, Good and Plenties, Yeah for Anise and Fennel! These White Shea Butter and Black Glycerin stripped bars smell just like Anise. Don't worry, you won't smell like Anise all day, but you will love it in the shower or washing your hands.

Price: $6.00

Stocking Stuffer: Peppermint Glycerin and Shea Butter Soap
Price: $6.00

Be sure to visit Mamoucha Soap at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th!

Gilbert and Leona come to Crafty Balboa Holiday December 14th!

Gilbert & Leona, creating one-of-a-kind bags, totes, pouches, wallets, journals, photo albums and household items. As useful as they are unique, our handmade products are made from recycled and post-manufacture leather and hardware.

Gilbert and Leona will be at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th! Be sure to check them out!

Welcome Dolly and Alice to Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th!

Dolly and Alice, a first time Crafty Balboa artist! Adorable original illustrations, prints, notecards and invitations!

Be sure to stop by and say hello to Dolly and Alice on December 14th at our 5th Annual Crafty Balboa Holiday Market!

joeyfivecents puts together a great gift guide for Crafty Balboa Holiday!

For that Special Lady: Silver Plated Bracelets
Shiny and Bright. Silver plated bracelet links made with vintage marbled paper that takes on a gemstone like quality under resin. One of a kind.

Price: $42.00

For Girls: Stud Earrings 

Little pops of color and texture for your ears. Lead and Nickel free. Packaged on vintage vocabulary flashcards for fun. One of a kind.

Price:$15.00

For Guys and Gals: Belt Buckles

Start a collection! pewter buckles with resined vintage images and assorted size leather snap belts. One of a kind.

Price: $40.00

Stocking Stuffer: Hair Bobbies

$10.00 a pair

joeyfivecents will be at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th! Be sure to stop by and say hello!

  

Demure de Rigueur comes to Crafty Balboa Holiday!

Demure de Rigueur bring to Crafty Balboa Holiday an assortment of hand fabricated bronze and silver metal and concrete cast jewelry and leather riveted scarves. 

For the Aspiring Chef: Nesting Spoon Necklace
Fabricated from bronze with a brass chain or silver with a silver plated chain, a perfect gift for the aspiring chef!

Price: $60-85

Be sure to stop by Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th to shop Demure de Rigueur!

Laura K.Murdoch Fine Art comes to Crafty Balboa Holiday!

Meet Laura of Laura K. Murdoch Fine Art! Laura is a Philadelphia based artist who works primarily on paper. Check out her animal artwork; where she tries to give each animal it's own personality and character.

Laura K. Murdoch Fine Art can be found at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th from 11am to 5pm!

Check out On 3 Designs Gift Guide for Crafty Balboa Holiday!

For the Fashionable Lady: Hand printed Scarf by On 3 Designs

Red and gray graphic hand printed scarf is a modern color combination. Perfect accessory for adding a print, color and just a little warmth to your neckline. This scarf can be worn double looped or hanging with one big loop and layered with a necklace or two. Hand printed, original On 3 Designs' fabric. Lightweight cotton. 60 inches diameter.

Price: $42.00

For Someone Looking to Make a Statement: Fabric Necklaces

Statement necklaces with unique fabric and bead detail. 
Includes 1-2 original, original handprinted textiles. Very lightweight.18-21 inches.

Price: $27.00 - $42.00

For The Tech Savvy: Laptop Cases

A great gift for the techie or fashionista in your life! Extra padding to protect your notepads or laptops or carry it as an envelope clutch for a night out on the town! Hand printed, original On 3 Designs' fabric. Approximate dimensions 10"X 14"

Price: $55.00

Visit On 3 Designs at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th from 11am to 5pm!

Mello Press comes to Crafty Balboa Holiday!

Mello Press does it all.. letterpress printed postcards, coasters, hang tags, art prints, and hand bound notebooks. The letterpress coasters make a great hostess gift this holiday season!

Be sure to stop by and say hello to Mello Press at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th!

Welcome By Yivvie, first time Crafty Balboa Holiday artist!

Foxes, Birds, Bees, Fish, Whales, Monkeys, Frogs, Sea Serpents, Dinosaurs, Lions, Oh My! By Yivvie creates adorable handmade pillow animals. How dapper is that giraffe in the bow tie?!

Be sure to visit By Yivvie at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th from 11am to 5pm.

Check out Threet Ceramics at Crafty Balboa Holiday!

Stefanie Threet of Threet Ceramics makes handbuilt one-of-a kind, functional pieces. Her current collection includes coffee mugs, butter dishes, bud vases, salt and pepper shakers, inspirational magnets and soap dishes. Threet Ceramic's brightly colored magnets make for a great stocking stuffer!

Visit Threet Ceramics at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th from 11am to 5pm!

Little Studs at Crafty Balboa Holiday!

Have you seen Little Studs finely crocheted, vintage inspired earrings? A great gift for any lady on your list at $15-$30!

Little Studs will be at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th from 11am to 5pm.

Wise Owl Shop picks their gift for the Crafty Balboa Gift Guide!

For Pretty Much Everyone: Knit Neckwarmers

The softest piece of indulgence, snuggled around your neck. This 100% supple soft acrylic neck warmer was designed by Ashleigh Loeffler in Philadelphia. This is a sure compliment every jacket. Each "no tree harmed" button is cut from a fallen tree limb in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Hidden underneath the wood button are metal snaps that fasten the neck warmer cozily around your neck. Each button is one of a kind and will vary with each piece.

Price: $45.00

For the Eco-Friendly: Upcycled Neckwarmer

Eco friendly, upcycled neckwarmers. Outer material made from an paisley printed scarf, inner material is new super soft cocoa colored micro fleece. Each button is handcrafted from a fallen tree limb.

Price: $40.00

Stocking Stuffer: Wise Owl Sticker
Price: $3.00

Wise Owl Shop will be at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th!

Sarah Draws Things' Crafty Balboa Holiday Gift Guide!

For City Dwellers and Animal Lovers: Pigeon Prints

This is a set of archival prints of original graphite and watercolor illustrations. These prints measure 4x6". They are printed with archival quality inks on 100% cotton rag, 188 gsm Hahnemuhle matte paper.

Price: $6.00 Each

For Stylish Ladies: Butterfly Scarf

This unique infinity scarf is made from fabric printed with my butterfly illustrations; you won't find this pattern anywhere else! It is made with two layers of lightweight airy 100% cotton voile. It's sewn into a 52" x 11" loop, and can be worn as a long loop or doubled up for a short scarf or headband.

Price: $35.00

For Kids and Kids at Heart: Marco Print

This is an archival print of an original watercolor and graphite illustration. The print measures 11x14". There is a white border for framing. It's printed with archival quality inks on 100% cotton rag, 188 gsm Hahnemuhle matte paper. All prints are signed and titled on the front.

Price: $30.00

Stocking Stuffer: Snow Deer Notecard

Price: $4.00

Sarah Draws Things will be at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th! Be sure to check her out!

Only Meesh Handmade's Gift Guide for Crafty Balboa Holiday!

For someone who likes to be really warm: Super Bulky Cowl
This cowl is hand crocheted with super bulky 100% acrylic yarn. It's super warm, very soft, and comes in many colors. It wraps around the head twice and you can wear it loosely around your shoulders like a shawl. When wrapped twice around, you can also pull it over your head to act like a hood. This piece is machine washable on gentle cycle.

Price: $50.00

For someone who like options: Reversible Scarf
This two-toned reversible scarf is crocheted using 100% acrylic yarn. It's lightweight, but warm. This scarf is 70" in length and 4" wide, and wraps twice around the neck loosely. This scarf is perfect for everyone due to it's minimalist/androgynous style.

Price: $35.00

For someone who likes to be dapper: Men's Super Bulky Scarf
This simple scarf is crocheted with 80% acrylic and 20% wool yarn. It is super soft and warm. This scarf is approximately 6" wide and 72" long. You can wrap it around your neck twice or fold it in half and pull the ends through. Designed for men, but also perfect for women.

Price: $45.00

Only Meesh will be at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th! Be sure to check her out.

Crafty Balboa presents Black Ink Art's Gift Guide!

For Phillies Fans and Philly Phans: Phresh Phanatic
Paying homage to the Phanatic and the Phresh Prince. 
12" X 14.5" Digital print. Signed on the back.

Price: $12.00

For Dog Lovers : Kelly Hand Embellished Canvas Print
Hand embellished and and signed on the front by the artist. 12" X 14" canvas print. 
Also available as a regular paper print.

Price: $40.00

For Pretty Much Anyone: Intoxicant Hand Embellished Canvas Print

Hand embellished and signed on the front by the artist. 12" by 12" canvas print. 

Also available as a regular paper print.

Price: $40.00

Black Ink Art will be at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th! Be sure to stop by and say hello!

Crafty Balboa Holiday 2013

Check out our great line up filled with amazing artists and crafters, who will be bringing lots and lots of goodies for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Can't wait to see you there.

AmeliaJaneDesign

Anna Beau Designs

Anna Benjamin

Babil and Bijou

BAM Crafty Mommas

Bathtub Jungle 

Bee Vintage Redux

Betsy Ann Paper

Black Heart Letterpress

Black Ink Art

Bobby Lerza

Bog Berry Dryer Balls

By Yivvie

Charlie and Sarah

Crescent Ceramics

demure de rigueur

VoXevangeline

Dolly & Alice

dop dop designs

Frankadelphia

Gillian Pokalo

Gilbert & Leona

Jay McCarroll Apparel

joeyfivecents

Katie VanVliet

Krista Peel Jewelry

Payton Jewelry Design

Laura K. Murdoch Fine Art

Little Studs

Little Things

Made By Liddy

Mamoucha Soaps

Manayunk Calligraphy

Masters Of None

Mello Press

Old Blood Designs

On 3 Designs

Once Lost Jewelry

Only Meesh Handmade

phea jean

Pupcakes, Bits & Pieces

Rachel Shoshana Jewelry

Rogue Theory

Sarah Draws Things

Sheri Pray Handmade

 Stevie Lynn/ Alloy Theory

StitchPrism

Susan Brandt

Teke Case Company

Threet Ceramics

toDIYfor

Two Paperdolls

Volta Organics

Wise Owl Shop

Works by M. Morton

Wren and Gem

Yardsale Press

ZOLA jewelry//objects

Refreshments by:

Sweet Box Cupcake 

The Soup Chic