2011 VENDOR LIST
Old Scratch Art
Mixed media art on wood with pyrography, paint, and pen. Using cradled painting panels, plaques, and boxes as supports for fantastical subjects with a hint of darkness
Loki's Jellybeans
Loki’s Jellybeans is a jewelry and soap line created by Jenn Edginton. Loki’s Jellybeans’ collection focuses on bright colors and unique pieces for a reasonable price. Rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings make up most of the collection.
Kiku
Laurie of Kiku Handmade specializes in silkscreened, fused glass goods including housewares, jewelry, and belt buckles. Need a wedding present? She's got it. Housewarming gift? Check. A buckle for yourself? Done and done. Modern fused glass for everyone, yay!
PATRICE MURTHA
I produce mid range to high fire porcelain and stoneware pottery for the kitchen or table, using an electric wheel and slab roller. Glazes are sprayed multiple times and fired in a gas reduction atmosphere. I find this combination provides rich and varied surfaces. My wares are economical in expression and rely on craftsmanship and design to convey a pleasure in the making and use. All are food safe and made in
Berwyn, Illinois.
Nevin Peters Woodworking
Cutting boards, keepsakes, jewelry and other useful items handcrafted
from solid wood - plus handmade crates to hold all of your records!
Asunder
My creations are very schizophrenic. I make Art & Jewelry featuring Gothic, Victorian and Steampunk themes, as well as Girly, Glam and Retro themes. Something for everyone!
The Painted Daisy
Soft and delightful reconstructed cardigans, wraps and coats, vintage-inpsired skirts for women and girls and bags/totes made from reclaimed and re-used fabric. Patchwork is the theme this summer!
With Love XOX
From the land down under, Ninna introduces her charming handmade clothing and accessories to the United States. With a style encompassing a mix of romantic, feminine and vintage influences, With Love XOX is sure to find a place in your heart.
Christina Ward
Milwaukee maker Christina Ward delights in creating monsters and creatures of all types and styles. From the definitive chubby Chupacabra to exploring the vicious side of farm animals, she's been amusing herself (and hopefully others) for over seven years with her fluffy companions. Christina is a founding member of the Plush Team and has been lucky enough to be featured in Stuffed Magazine and other publications.
Soda By Amy
SODA is a catchy word that comes from the mineral “soda ash” or sodium-carbonate. Soda ash is used as a component in Amy’s favorite materials with which to create – paper and porcelain clay. Hoping to inspire the kid in all of us - The collection includes hand printed stationery and illustrated porcelain charms, cups and housewares - all crafted with the utmost of care, the deepest of dedication, and the cleverest of wit.
Moxiedoll
Mandy McGee is the one woman show behind Moxiedoll and has been hand stitching happiness in various forms since 2003. Her designs are inspired by retro iconic objects and pop culture nostalgia, bringing you a piece of the past through needle and thread!
Girl With The Hook
I recently moved from Chicago to the Portland, Oregon area and am super happy to be able to return home with my creations! I create
reeform crochet hats and accessories. I use my own hand dyed and handspun yarn to make all of my items and all of my fibers are from local farms and reputable companies. Each hat is unique and there are no patterns used. Every item is a wearable piece of art that no one else will have.
Swallow Kisses/Avi Fauna
Kathy Panek is a teacher by day and a crafter by night. To maintain her sanity, she began creating and selling tattoo inspired jewelry
from her own illustrations called SwallowKisses. Wanting to explore different designs, she created realistic bird and nature inspired jewelry under her new line Avifauna. Kathy continues to expand her craft and artistic flair and hopes to soon offer prints and embroidery kits of her original illustrations.
Steff Bomb
Plush food-stuffs that combine a love of eating, sewing, and all things awesome.
Wonderwheel
jewelry made from tokens of the distant and not-so-distant past.
Megan Lee Designs
Description: Every Megan Lee Design begins with a pencil drawing, which she then scans, prints and burns to a screen, and finally prints one-by-one on her table-top press. Her cute and quirky designs can be found on t-shirts, tunic dresses, totes and greeting cards and are
inspired by her love of animals, nature and the midwest.
Something Beautiful
Something Beautiful specializes in Upcycled Soy Teacup Candles, Handmade Vegetarian Soap, and Reversible Resin Jewelry. Handmade in Chicago, all of the products have a nod toward the city, such as the
candle scent "Chicago Snow", or the ever iconic "Chicago Flag Pendant".
Kickin It like a Giraffe
Blake Erhardt-Ohren is a home-grown Chicagoan with a love of crafts. Visit her booth and you'll find an assortment of coasters, magnets, buttons, and mirrors made from vintage books. It'll be worth it and half of the money goes to charities in Africa.
Juliet Jewelry
Juliet Jewelry
Juliet Jewelry offers bold and hip, handcrafted creations inspired by dreams and wonder. A stunning collection consisting of a mix of metals studded with
gems, crystals, and vintage finds.
Formwork
Hand crafted modern goods to accessorize your home or yourself. Felted wool jewelry and pillows, screen printed tees, soft toys, and many other fabulous creations sewn, printed and constructed. Made with recycled materials, and vintage, new and repurposed fabrics, each form*work item is a one-of-a-kind object of crafty coolness.
Kate Funk and her sidekick, AC, live in Milwaukee, WI. Together they create a line of greeting cards showcasing AC's amazing modeling skills as he poses in mainly paper-made dioramas and ridiculous costumes
White Nest creates one-of-a-kind home accessories using the finest materials and modern designs. Each piece is created from the hands of Meg Stevens, a trained interior designer turned turned full time artist.
Bubblescum
Good enough to eat!!! Bubblescum uses a unique combination of all natural ingredients and essential oils leaving you with a truly delicious bathing experience! Over 45 flavors to delight in, Bubblescum od enough to eat!!! Bubblescum uses a unique combination of all natural ingredients and essential oils leaving you with a truly delicious bathing experience! Over 45 flavors to delight in, Bubblescum soaps are truly one of a kind!
Courtney Fischer
Courtney Fischer Jewelry- a jewelry maker and lover of all things crafty based out of Royal Oak, MI. My work is one girls love of creating pieces that are expressive, unique, and fun. Pieces are vintage inspired with a natural element and a focus on combining texture and color to create something beautiful. All jewelry is handmade with care and thought; it is made using new, found, and vintage or reused items as well as metal and recycled metal as often as I can.
Olive Owl Organics
olive owl organics is a natural, eco-friendly body shop infused with a funky flare. Our specialty is handmade signature soap bursting with homegrown herbs & essential oil goodness. Breathe in, exhale and relax. Other unique goodies include, body care, eco bags, jewelry, baby basics and more. All made with peace and love.
DiffractionFiber
DiffractionFiber is a lover of all those fun things you can do with fabric and some thread, from vintage inspired cloche hats for the ladies to dapper bow ties for the gents. Plus the pillows with personality that got her started– PB&J Pillow sets from the Comfort Food Collection, dorky Ctrl-Alt-Del sets from the Geeks Need Pillows Too Collection to Chicago inspired pillows to show off your Windy City pride!
*innad*
*innad* is the creator of one of a kind vinyl wallets made using found fabrics. With over 100 patterns to choose from, there is certainly something for everyone. Also available are one of kind pocket-sized notebooks, each designed, screen-printed and assembled by *innad*. These handy jotters are available in a plethora of colors and come in two sizes.
Nicolet Candles
Nicolet Candles are earth-friendly soy candles made with 100% soy wax and poured into recycled glassware. My desire is to make a great candle, not only for the people enjoying them, but the planet we live on.
Nerfect
Fueled by soda and magic, artist Mr. Walters is responsible for the large menagerie of eccentric characters that inhabit the Nerfectverse. Come
browse through a collection of original artwork and prints, as well as buttons, stickers, t-shirts, and so on.
MAN vs. GEORGE
MAN vs. GEORGE DESIGN creates fun and modern greeting cards for people who think outside of the big box card shops. Printed on 100% recycled paper, our unique greeting card designs wrap around front to back for twice the color and twice the fun! Our Be Prepared packs have you covered with cards for a variety of occasions to get you through the card-giving year. We also offer poster-sized prints of our most popular illustrations. We make things that make us smile, and we hope you smile too. Custom design requests and wholesale inquiries are always welcome.
Mojowear
Hand-dyed, hand-stamped sass-a-licious tees, must-have reconstructed skirts and "word drop" rings.
Re-Girl
Re-Girl Apparel and Accessories, founded by artist Kelly D. Pelka who partnered with fashion designer Graciela Llorente, is street art inspired fashion using secondhand clothing as well as one of a kind artist designed fabrics to create leg-warmers, arm-warmers, cuffs, belts, skirts, dresses and more! Bright and bold colors juxtaposed with typography and graphic imagery make these accessories a fun addition to any wardrobe.
Glitter workshop
At the Glitter Workshop we combine our two favorite things, crafts & vintage~! Grandma's buttons may be given a new life as jewelry & accessories, or your favorite tattered storybook may show up as a set of coasters or a picture frame. Take the old, add a touch of of sparkle, and make it new again, that's what we are all about.
Subversive Seamtress
Rendering a feeling of nostalgia in today's fast paced society, all of my bags, purses, and accessories are made from eco-friendly, up-cycled vintage fabrics found at local thrift stores and flea markets. My goal is to merge unique design with social and environmental consciousness, providing stylish, functional, and durable products that everyone can enjoy for years to come!
Redbelly Studio
Handmade functional art - magnets, handbags, journals, & printed pieces - that evoke a spirit of play.
BS- Bridget and Sandi are back selling more BS! Only this time slightly different: Sandi sells colorfulCROCHETED, FELTED HANDBAGSand now, Bridget sells her plethora of hoarded FOUND OBJECT ARTWORK among other RANDOM STUFF.
Edge Wood Design
Unique stone coasters brought to you by nature and me... Coasters that Rock!
Spooky Cupcakes/Confect
spooky cupcake - Indulge your sweet tooth with cupcakes and assorted
treats lovingly baked with premium ingredients in Chicago, IL.
Joining spooky cupcake this year is Confect, a pop up bakery featuring
a smattering of updated edible delights. Whoopie Pies, Cocoa Krispy
treats and Bacon brittle are a few of the items we'll be selling at
constructor.
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