Wallets, cuffs and buttons made from old booksMagic Industrie takes old book covers and turns them into wallets, wrist cuffs and buttons. It was appealing to see all of the producs en masse. The “magic” wallet is a fun trick, as demonstrated by Ryan above, but perhaps not so practical if you need to carry more than a few dollars!
Caposhi crochets jewellery from soft yarnsThe granny square table covering at the Caposhi booth instantly caught my eye. (Likely because I have the dottie angel book on my mind!) Though there was definitely a trend for dangly feathery earings throughout the fair, seeing them made with yarn and beads was a different take.
“While I specialize in creating unique fiber jewelry, I can often be found knee-deep in a variety of yarny projects – from granny square pillows and scarves to clutches and hand bags. Inspired by all things vintage, I
also strive to provide a quirky balance between old and new in all that I do.
As a trained photographer and graphic designer to boot, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I dabble in these as well. I hope to always offer goods that employ both of these skills, whether I’m selling screened bags or even art prints!”
Felt and fabric accessories by HomakoAcross the aisle from our booth was Homako. Inspired by origami, braids, plaits and bows, Homako’s necklaces are very sweet, just like her.
The inspiring colours of Henry RoadFabric bundles get me every time! I love getting precut quarters or remnants… they’re the promise of fun crafty times ahead without the commitment and expense of getting fabric cut off the bolt. I bought three bundles from various vendors at the SF and LA fairs. Not sure what they’ll become, but I don’t mind just looking at the colours and patterns for awhile.
Pie Bird Press has impeccable letterpressed illustrated cards.
“Pie Bird Press is a little company with a lot of heart. We do all our printing by hand on antique letterpresses, and take pride in bold, saturated designs that draw from years of flea market hunting and collecting. Our inspiration comes from a love of all things vintage and colorful, and of the good things in life that put a smile on your face: fireworks, glazed donuts, puppies, lunchboxes, and pumpkins on the vine. Our mission is to spread a feeling of nostalgia and cheer to everyone who receives our cards.”
Mission accomplished!
Last year one of the repeating motifs were squids and octopus. (The mustache and beard phenomenon continues on, though perhaps is finally nearing its trendy end…) This year? Succulents, plants and terrariums were scattered throughout the fair. One artisan who did it well was Shannon Gerard with her crocheted cacti. She was crocheting (whilst standing) all weekend long it seemed!
The Sweetie Pie Press caught my eye for her use of colour in her knitwear and display… or perhaps it was just the amazing pattern of her dress against the tablecloth.
Display trend: many vendors used chalkboard and chalkboard paint for signage and display. { Rae Dunn | Clever Hands | Planted }
“Giant Fish” and “Giant Sea Turtle,” sculptures created by artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi and a team of volunteers from washed-up ocean debris.
At first glance, the giant fish that will soon greet visitors to the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, looks like a whimsical nod to the nonprofit veterinary hospital and research center’s aquatic patient population. In fact, 16-foot-long Henry (as he is known to friends) is a colorful jumble of plastic bits, aluminum cans, dish soap bottles, lids, buoys, toys, and toothbrushes that washed up on nearby beaches. He is the creation of Oregon-based artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi and her team of volunteers, who transformed the 7,000 pounds of ocean trash they collected into sculptures of marine life threatened by the detritus.
Henry and 14 more of Pozzi’s artworks—including a giant squid and a reef of scavenged styrofoam—will go on view Saturday in “Washed Ashore: Plastics, Sea Life, and Art,” a free exhibition that runs through October 15 at the Marine Mammal Center. According to executive director Jeff Boehm, as many as 10% of the hospital’s admissions (think elephant seals, harbor seals, and California sea lions) are due to human interactions, including those related to entanglements in trash. “As the beaches around the world wash up more stuff from the land and less from the sea I believe we must examine our relationship to rivers and oceans,” notes Pozzi, who grew up wading in the Pacific ocean and digging in the muck of Puget Sound. “I attempt to scoop up part of what might be below the blue waters and place it in front of us. In some ways it may be an escape, but at the same time a confrontation.”
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