Claymonster Pottery Returns July 14

Great news, guys! Claymonster Pottery is back this Saturday!

Ain't no secret. I got a thing for monsters. Big monsters. Small monsters. Paper monsters. Plush monsters. And, of corse, clay monsters. So, I guess it goes without saying, I love Claymonster Pottery.  I mean, how can you not? Extremely well-made pottery in the shape of cute and cuddly (well, some of them perhaps not!) monsters, each with their own personality.

Find one that speaks to you at the next Ballston Arts & Crafts Market THIS Saturday, July 14!

Yelp is Awesome! - July 14

Everyone knows about Yelp, right? If you don't, well ... it's time you do! Yelp is THE online resource used by communities all over the US to find great local services and events. But what makes Yelp really special  is that real people, like you and me, can write reviews on Yelp and offer their honest opinions about community resources.

So, you see. Yelp is awesome. And they will be at the July 14th Ballston Arts Market spreading the word about their awesomeness and giving out free goodies, like sunglasses, totes, tattoos and other fun necessities!

Get your YELP on at the Ballston Arts Market on Saturday, July 14th!

One Room Fibers - July 14

Clothing Designer, Shauna Shift, love all things fiber. And at One Room Fibers all clothing is sewn by Shauna herself, from her original patterns, and then hand dyed in individual batches.

The surface design that Shauna mostly uses is shibori --  the art of folding, tying and compressing cloth to produce a pattern.

Catch One Room Fibers at their debut appearance in the Ballston Arts Market on July 14th!

Diversion Designs - July 14th!

The gals over at Diversion Designs say it best:

"When basic black is not enough and personality is a must, choose a design that suits you and your lifestyle. Whether it be a corporate environment or a creative one, our collections are tailored to accommodate every individual. All bags are made from the finest quality leather and highly durable fabrics able to sustain daily use."

Yoga bags, tote bags, laptop bags--they have it all. Pick up a bag to suit your individual personality at the next Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, July 14th!

Becca Kallem - July 14th!

I am proud to announce that one of my favorite artists joins the Ballston A&C Market on July 14th - Becca Kallem Illustrations!

Bulldogs in bowties, lizards in business suits, elephants in bibs. Get ready to be impressed and find a variety of awesome critters to suit your walls when you visit Becca's fantasy world of watercolor. Becca's, colorful artwork will brighten up decor from baby's room to beach house.

Step into a wonderland of color and surprise with Becca Kallem's Illustrations on July 14th!

April Alayne Returns - July 14th!

Great news, craft-lovers! Market favorite April Alayne returns to the next show on July 14th with more of her handmade jewelry designs, original illustrations, antler artwork & embroidery hoop art!

From delicate foxes to lacy narwhals, April can draw it all - and place it on goodies you have to have!

Catch April Alayne at the Market on Saturday, July 14th!

The Big Cheese Food Truck - July 14th!

Yay! The Big Cheese Food Truck is stopping by the Market on July 14th with a bunch of yummy goodies for shoppers to enjoy.

The Big Cheese uses only the best ingredients from the best people they know: cheese from Cowgirl Creamery, bread from Lyons Bakery, sweets from Whisked and chips from Route 11. Plus, homemade soup to boot!

Feel like a kid again with grown-up grilled cheese sandwiches at the Ballston A&C Market om Saturday, July 14th!

Twisted Cow - July 14th!

Have a dog with a unique personality? Who doesn't? Well, now's the time to find a collar and leash set to fit that special pup in your life.

The Twisted Cow offers a line of pet and coordinating pet-parent products that are a joy to wear and breath of fresh air.  Funky, fun and fabulous ... that's you and your dog!

Catch The Twisted Cow at the next Ballston A&C Market on July 14th!

Hot Days of Summer

So, I've decided to get my Mom on tonight and write a little something about the hot weather this weekend.  For all of you who have shows this Saturday or Sunday, did you know they are forecasting the heat to hit 100 degrees in the DC Metro area? Yikes. 100 degrees!

So, please remember to bring the appropriate necessities on these hots days. Keep in mind, not all shows offer free water, so bring plenty of bottled liquids AND ice with you. Oh! And, have you seen these portable, battery operated fans? Inexpensive and pretty cool, they may be helpful in a heat wave, too!

Just play it safe folks and the heat will be more manageable.

FREE Hula Hoop Demos with pretty.hot.hoops on July 14th

Are you a hula-hoop enthusiast? Or maybe you have always wanted to learn how to spin a hoop, but no one was around to show you how.

Well, I have some great news for you!  Hula-hoop makers and masters, pretty.hot.hoops. returns to the Market all day, Saturday, July 14th, with their handmade Kaleidoscopic hoops.

Plus, they will be holding FREE hoop demos throughout the day, too, so people can walk away with some tips and tricks.

 So, if you're a hooper or always wanted to become one, check out pretty.hot.hoops the next Ballston A&C Market on, July 14th.

UglyKittyRedeux - July 14th!

Recycled. Reclaimed. Reused.

UglyKittyRedeux's jewelry (for both men & women!) are simple, creative and wonderfully up-cycled! Using security envelopes received in the mail, artist, Renee  Lavinky, creates one-of-a-kind earrings, cufflinks, rings and much more!

Check out her eco-friendly designs at the next Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, July 14th.

FREE $250 Raffle Prize!

Hey! Want this awesome tote full of crafty goodies? All you have to do is visit the Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, July 14th and register for FREE to win this amazing prize worth $250! That's it. Easy. Fun. What have you got to loose?


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July 14th - Sneak Peak!

The July 14th Ballston A&C Market is only two weeks away and will be here before you know it! Wanna sneak-peak at some of the awesome artisans we have lined up for the next show? Well, why not! And don't forget, visit the market and you can win a $250 basket of artisan goodies!

Becca Kallem 

Herban Lifestyle

House of Reboot

Duck Drake Studio

April Alayne

UglyKittyRedeux

Ashleybug Organics

DCR Studio

Maki Uchida

Alison Lange Photography

Red & Main

Refined Creations

So, whadya think? Pretty cool, right? Join us at the next Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, July 14th! 

Froggy Pants Creations - July 14th!

Ribbon belts. Ribbon headbands. Ribbon hair clips. Ribbon keychains. Ribbon everything!

You name it, Froggy Pants Creations makes it - out of beautiful jaquard ribbon. From pink flamingos and cupcakes to sailboats and custom designs, Froggy Pants will outfit your little girl with designs she is sure to love. And, you will, too!

Catch Froggy Pants and all of their adorableness at the Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, July 14th.

Holland Cox Returns - July 14th!

The bright colors, the vivid patterns -- Yep. Holland Cox returns to the Ballston A&C Market on July 14th with an entire new line of stunning handbags and more!

And did you know that every handbag at Holland Cox is carefully handcrafted by designer Valerie Williams from her original patterns? Each and every one is limited edition, so there will never be more than three of any colorway!

You won't see Holland Cox handbags being carried by everyone. Only those who know why handmade is better than mass-produced, and why personal style is better than being trendy will sport a Holland Cox.  And handbags aren't the only thing Valerie is known for. Check out the Holland Cox collection for more fashionista shopping.

Then, see the work in person at the next Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, July 14th.