Saturday's Market was a Blast

Hey everyone! Did you get to make it out to the August 13th market? If you did, you were greeted with tons of amazing artwork an friendly faces ... and a little bit of rain. LOL!

But, the rain didn't stop us from having a blast. In fact, we kinda welcomed it. The rain cooled things off and the day was filled with great spirit.

Please enjoy some photos from Saturday and we'll see you back at the Ballston A&C Market on September 10th!

Tsai-fi's Dustbunny adorableness

Kaylala's Organic Apothecary's organic skincare line is fabulous. A must-have!

Love the colors of Wunder Around's glasswork

The fuzzy faces of FuzzyMug

MOTHERBORED was busy on Saturday!

Nikdaphooh Designs' "How to Train Your Dragon"

We <3 ScrapDC

Cups of colorful java by Artologica

Sequoyah's favorite piece by Drew Smith Photography

(Mine, too!) 

 

Ashley Buchanan Jewelry never ceases to amaze me. Just beautiful!

Udacha's urban pouches were a hit!

NAMOO! NAMOO! NAMOO! Speechless.

Pattern to the People's fairy-like rings are awesome

Autrefrois flowy and feminine skirts are just my style

Denie's Knits are crocheted perfection

BoxBoy is branching out ... BowlBoy?

We gave Yummy & Co some Ballston love with her unique jewelry creations

Thanks for joining us from B-more, Becca & Mars, with your lovely skincare products

Yah, Stitches & their stylish aprons

Hi from Red & Main

See you at the next Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, September 10th!

Ballston A&C Market TODAY!

Yah! It's gonna be a beautiful day TODAY -- 87 degrees and partly sunny! The perfect weather for a craft fair!


Spend a couple hours strolling along pretty Welburn Square  (aka The Ballston Circle), chatting & shopping at one of the things that makes Ballston special, the Ballston Arts & Crafts Market!


We're  the ONLY 100% handmade market in Arlington! So, come visit us! We'll be at the Sqaure from 10 AM - 4 PM doing what we do best -- delivering unique, handcrafted goodies to the people! And while your here, stop by the ScrapDC booth (Booth #25) and participate in their Make It Take It table, take a FREE yoga class (avalable noon - 2 PM) and listen to some awesome live music (noon - 2 PM).


And, of course, don't forget your wallet. There is some SERIOUS shopping to do here! See you later TODAY ...

Becca & Mars - Tomorrow August 13th!

When it comes to skincare products, people are becoming cautious of using chemical ingredients.  Steff and Erica, Becca & Mars founders, share that same concern. This led to the inspiration to develop a bath and beauty line using 100% natural products; nothing artificial.  Becca & Mars believe that nature creates the best ingredients.

Based out of Baltimore, their products are hand-crafted in small batches or made to order; therefore, they deliver the freshest quality product.  They use all natural ingredients,  glass jars and recycled packaging materials.  No mass-produced, plastic-wrapped and over-packaged items and no chemicals, parabens or artificial fragrances.  Nope! Becca & Mars is a vegan friendly company and currently 100% of their product line is vegan.

Let's give Becca & Mars a big Ballston welcome at the Ballston A&C Market TOMORROW - Saturday, August 13th! They will be in Booth #17! Come say Hi!

FuzzyMug - August 13th!

Did you know yesterday was Spoil Your Pet Day? Well, I say we celebrate all week and continue with a personalized pet portrait by FuzzyMug!


FuzzyMug, creator, Brooke, is a professional graphic designer and business owner, not mention HUGE animal lover. In fact, Brooke says that owning three cats and three dogs were the inspiration behind FuzzyMug! 

You can really tell that love, time and patience goes into every one of Brooke's colorful pet portaits. Have one designed for your furry buddy at the Ballston A&C Market, THIS Saturday, August 13th. 


Find FuzzyMug in Booth #5 with her original tees, books, prints and more.

Exhibitor List for August 13th!

Yah! I'm so excited for Ballston A&C Market on August 13th. Check out the map and the awesome artisans we have lined up for THIS SATURDAY! See where your favorites will be exhibiting.


1). Tsai-fi
2). Nikdapooh Designs
3). Wunder Around
4). Yummy & Co. / JerseyGirlDesign
5). FuzzyMug
6). Avner Ofer Photography
7). MOTHERBORED
8). Sharp Shirter
9). Love to Create
10). Jen-A-Fusion
11). Stitches
12). Red & Main
13). Ashley Buchanan Jewelry
14). Steven L. Miller Photography
15). NAMOO
16). Creative Art & Soul
17). Becca & Mars
18). Udacha
19). Box Boy Demented Decoupage
20). Pattern to the People
21). Fuzzy Ink
22). Anasstasia Designs
23). Autrefrois Designs
24). Denise Knits
25). ScrapDC
26). Artologica
27). AJ Bijoux
28). Drew Smith Photography
29). Grumpy Haters
30). Bette's Bags
31). Yinibini Baby
32). Katharine Watson
33). Melissa Lew
34). Kaylala's Organic Apothecary

FREE Eco-friendly Tote Bags SATURDAY - August 13th!

Don't forget to pick up your FREE eco-friendly tote bag THIS SATURDAY at the August 13th Ballston A&C Market!

Get one absolutely FREE!  Our friends at ArlingtonVirginia.com, Arlington’s Social Media Community, will be on hand with FREE eco-friendly tote bags for the first 50 visitors.

Now, you'll have something cool to carry all of the awesome new handmade goodies you buy at the Market on Saturday.

Yumy & Co. Joins the Market THIS SATURDAY - August 13th!

Woohoo! Yummy & Co. is joining the Ballston A&C Market THIS SATURDAY!

Everything at Yummy & Co. is one of a kind, original and handmade by artist/designer, Jennifer Wilfong. Jen's studio is based out of Hampden, one of Baltimore's quirkiest neighborhoods. This is where she creates her unique pieces of jewelry from recycled copper and clay.

Jennifer loves being able to create little pieces of art that anyone can afford and enjoy. And trust me--you will LOVE Yummy & Co.'s little pieces of art.

Let's give Yummy & Co. a big Ballston welcome this Saturday, August 13th at Wellburn Square (the Ballston Circle)!

FREE Yoga in the Square - August 13th!

Don't forget! Saturday at the August 13th Market, not only do we have an amazing array of talented artisans lined up for you, but Saffron Yoga will also be at the show from 12 noon to 2 PM with FREE yoga classes for the entire family.

Saturday, August 13th -- Crafts, music and yoga. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!

The August 13th Market is THIS SATURDAY!

Summer sure is flying by! I  can't believe the August 13th market is THIS SATURDAY. That means it's sneak-peak time again. Check out the amazing artisans we have lined up for this weekend. As usual, get psyched because the talent is off the charts.

Red & Main

Anasstasia Designs

Autrefrois Designs

NAMOO

Tsai-Fi

Alternative Histories

MOTHERBORED

Kathatine Watson

Jen-A-Fusion

Kaylala Organic Apothecary

Yinibini Baby

Udacha

Ashley Buchanan Jewelry

Sharp Shirter

And, remember, this is only a sampling of the 35 artists we will hand on Saturday, August 13th at the Ballston Arts & Crafts Market. Come and support your local artists!

DC Craft Mafia's Monster Craft Mash - October 29th!

The DC Craft Mafia is gearing up for their next AWESOME craft show, the Halloween-themed Monster Craft Mash on October 29th! And if you participated or visited the last show, (Spring Thing) you know how successful and fun Craft Mafia shows are. So, what are you waiting for, Crafters? There are only about 40 spaces available.

Apply today!

The DC Craft Mafia will be holding The Monster Craft Mash outside in the parking lot at St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 1514 15th St, NW (15th and P) on October 29th. The location is close to Dupont Circle Metro.  Please review the updated spooky guidelines before applying.

See you there!

Bette's Bags is Back August 13th!

Bette's Bags is Back!

Okay. Here it is. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind handbag, purse, tote, yoga bag, diaper bag (or any other kind of bag really) look no further than Bette's Bags. Each of designer, Betty Mudd's bags are made individually handcrafted from start to finish. She makes one bag at a time so you can be assured that she put quality care and love into every stitch.

Yep. You guessed it. Find Bette's Bags at the next Ballston A&C Market next Saturday, August 13th.

Musician Gary Smallwood - August 13th!

Get ready for some seriously good music on August 13th when the Ballston A&C Market welcomes professional rocker/blues guy, Gary Smallwood!

Gary's style of music consists of classic rock, soulful blues rock or just "flat out guitar rock.  With a great appreciation for all types of music, Gary will sometimes incorporate soul, R&B, funk, country and 'show tunes' into his playing.

Gary also gives back to the community by playing shows for numerous benefits and charities throughout the region. He is a well-respected and hard-working musician, playing 300+ shows a year and Ballston -- we're is lucky to have him!

Check out Gary's acoustic, solo performance at the Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, August 13th from noon - 2:00 right in the heart of Welburn Square (aka The Ballston Circle).  

Yinibini Baby is Back on August 13th!

Yinibini Baby is back! And artist/designer, Soyini George is bringing all of her adorable baby items with her to the August 13th Ballston Arts & Crafts Market.

All of Yinibini Baby's pieces are made with the comfort of baby and the ease for parents in mind. The bibs have a waffle shaped chenille fabric side that catches all of baby's surprises and a stylish cotton side that looks cute and stylish on baby. Some of the clothing and accessories are reversible, so you get two great looks in one item. Be sure to check out the easy to put on Pinafore top, that can be worn either inside or out! Two great looks in one cute top!

See you Saturday, August 13th for the hottest fashion trends in baby ware!

Kaylala's Organic Apothecary Returns August 13th!

Kaylala returns to the Ballston Arts & Crafts Market August 13th!

Yummy enough to eat (but please don't!) Kaylala's Organic Apothecary products nourish your skin without harming your body or the environment. They firmly believe that if you can’t eat it, you shouldn’t put it on YOUR SKIN!

They also package their products primarily in recyclable/reusable glass and aluminum, not just for sake of the environment, but also because plastics can leach phthalates and other plasticizers into skin care products and into your skin, disrupting the endocrine system -- not so yummy, eh?

At Kaylala, they are fastidious (great word, right?!) about all aspects of skin care, whether it's the ingredients and how they were farmed, the packaging and how it reacts with the product, or even the aromatherapy effect on your mood from the natural fragrance of the essential oils.

Find Kaylala at the next Ballston A&C Market on August 13th.

Q&A with Tsai-Fi

1). I LOVE your artwork. I’ve had an etsy crush on you for a long time! LOL! Where do you find your inspiration? 
I find my inspiration in many places, but I mostly look to fantasy movies and different Asian cultures for my inspiration. I am also very inspired by nature too.  

2). Your Birds & Butterflies necklace is absolutely stunning. And those Dust Bunnies figures are so cool! Do you have a favorite piece or design that you created? 
Thanks for the love! Yes, I definitely have a favorite. My Last Call design is my absolute fave because there is nothing more fun than a drunk mermaid in a martini glass. I have painted this design and created a vector design of it.  

3). What three words would you use to describe your craft?   
Art, Design and Illustration!

4). Please tell us a little bit about your background. Have you always been an artist? Is this a full-time gig for you?  
My background is in Toy Design. I have worked in the toy industry for 11 years.  Designing toys is my full-time gig. Tsai-fi is my creative outlet to express my personal passion for design.  

5). Where can we find your craft outside the Ballston Arts & Crafts Market?

• www.tsai-fi.com
•  http://www.etsy.com/shop/tsaifi.

Random Bonus Question: Who would win in a fight--a yeti or a ninja panda? 
A ninja panda of course. The Yeti is just a plain old Yeti not a ninja Yeti.

See Kim's awesome artwork in person at the next Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, August 13th!