Fleisher Art Memorial hosts a Craft Table at Crafty Balboa Holiday!

We are so excited that Fleisher Art Memorial will be on hand at Crafty Balboa Holiday for a make and take craft project! Sit down with Fleisher and work on a "Handmade in Philly" tag, perfect for all the great gifts you picked up at the show.

About Fleisher Art Memorial

One of the country's first community arts centers, driven by our mission to make art accessible to everyone, regardless of economic means, background or artistic experience.

Description

Founded in 1898, Fleisher is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the vision of our founder, Samuel S. Fleisher, who believed that art is one of society’s greatest assets and equalizers, and from the doorway of his Graphic Sketch Club, “invited the world to come and learn art.”

Visit Fleisher Art Memorial Here!

Volta Organics has the perfect gift for everyone on your Naughty List!

Volta Organics soap and bath + body is handmade in small batches in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   We are seriously committed to a simple idea:  providing high quality bath and body products that are made from organic and all-natural, eco-friendly ingredients. 

For the Bad Kids: Charcoal Soap

Some kids are bad but not REALLY bad, they just need a little TLC in the toe of their stockings. Our Charcoal Hand + Body soap is made with certified organic ingredients and a healthy dose of activated charcoal - cleansing and detoxifying, all in one pretty, jet black bar of soap.

Price: $6.00

Be sure to check out Volta Organics at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th from 11am to 5pm!

Saturday December 14th, StitchPrism at Crafty Balboa Holiday!

Everything by StitchPrism  is made out of a love of exploring textures, colors and materials, repurposing and recycling old things and making styles that are relevant to different gender and fashion expressions.

Saturday, December 14th StitchPrism will be at Crafty Balboa Holiday from 11am to 5pm!

Crafty Balboa Holiday Gift Guide by Betsy Ann Paper!

For the Aspiring Chef: Recipe Cards
Box of 24 double-sided recipe cards featuring a hand-painted watercolor illustration.

Price:$12.00

For Your Favorite Hipster: Stationery Gift Set
Box of 8 notecards with chartreuse envelopes featuring four different watercolor illustrations (scooter, record player, camera, latte)

Price:$20.00

Stocking Stuffer: Cocktail Recipe Cards
Price: $8.00

Betsy Ann Paper will be at Crafty Balboa Holiday on December 14th! 

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

Rachel Shoshana answers Crafty's Questions!

Rachel Shoshana Jewelry

What do you make and how did you get your start?

I run Rachel Shoshana Jewelry. I make sterling silver gemstone jewelry. My whole life I have wanted to make jewelry. Four years ago I started to take some adult education classes to learn to silversmith. After taking classes for a while I applied to a craft show. After getting in I realized started my business and haven't looked back since.

Give us a sneak peek into what you are bringing to Crafty Balboa Holiday.

I now have a whole line of Braille necklaces that feature a gemstone that relates to the meaning of the word written. Right now I have 9 words available: Love, Hope, Dream, Believe, Create, Peace, Joy, Luck and Forgive. Each necklace comes on an 18" chain and is available for $45. 

One of my personal favorites is my stacked ring sets. These sets all feature 3 rings that can be worn together as a stacked set or separately as dainty rings. These sets feature combination like Moonstone, rose quartz and onyx or labradorite, rose quartz and prehinite. These rings are great for any lady on your list. They are great for everyday or for a special night out on the town. All my stacked rings sets are priced at $54. 

What's the best present you have ever received? 

That would easily be my birthday present this year of a trip to Italy. I have wanted to go for ages and it was a great time. I also got a whole bunch of beautiful pearls in Rome so that was an extra bonus.

All I want for Christmas is....

World peace... or maybe just a new purse. Either or I'm flexible. 

 Rachel Shoshana on Etsy

Rachel will be selling her jewelry at Crafty Balboa on December 4th, stop by and say hello!

CHRMNG Industries answers our questions!

CHRMNG Industries

What do you make and how did you get your start?
Tees, hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, buttons, stickers, and totes. We started in February 2010 during that amazing snowstorm because we really had nothing better to do. Well after we were done running around like kids in the snow.

Tell us about some gift giving options you will be offering at Crafty Balboa Holiday.
Percy the Cat Tote – He’s a bummed out kitty because he’s been dressed in a bad outfit and we can’t blame him. He can be gifted to the cat lover in your life for the cost of $10.

Winter Tree Tee – It’s an icicle covered tree on a super soft light blue tee available for both men and women. This is perfect for the person who just loves the winter. $15

I [pretzel] Philadelphia – It’s a Philadelphia take on an iconic design. Everyone loves (or should love Philadelphia pretzels) so this tee is a perfect gift for anyone! Available in both men and women cut tees. $15


What's the best present you have ever made?
A 6 year wedding anniversary poster for my wife. We were married on Friday the 13th and this past year was the first time it landed on a Friday again so I decided to do something a little extra special rather than just buying some lame card.


All I want for Christmas is...
A case of Pabst. We’re low maintenance.

www.chrmng.com

Come say hi to CHRMNG Industries on December 4, 2010 at Crafty Balboa Holiday

It's Almost Here!!!!

One month to go until Crafty Balboa Holiday! 
December 4, 2010 11am to 5pm 
315 South Broad St. Philadelphia, PA
Check back daily for posts about our vendors, show information, and start writing up that holiday shopping list!