crafty supermarket!

Nov 15

cincinnati unchained + shopper’s passport

Start your holiday shopping locally — Cincinnati Unchained from BuyCincy returns on Saturday, Nov. 17! Take the day before Black Friday to shop local and support your economy, community and neighbors.

Every dollar you spend at a locally owned business generates about three times more economic activity than a dollar spent at a typical big-box store. By choosing to shop local for just one day, we can help support the local entrepreneurs who help make Cincinnati unique.

Local businesses from around Greater Cincinnati are offering special one-day-only deals on Nov. 17, and businesses will be banding together to give away gift baskets filled with goodies. All you need to do to be entered to win is visit local businesses throughout the day and fill up a Shopper’s Passport with stamps.

The Crafty Supermarket program you get at our show will include a Shopper’s Passport, or you can pick one up at any participating Unchained business. BuyCincy will draw winners for the gift baskets Thanksgiving week.

Nov 14

coming to the show this weekend?

Are you super excited for the big Crafty Supermarket holiday show this weekend? We sure are! Here’s all the info you need to have a successful shopping trip, including insider info, a parking map and detailed directions.

Nov 13

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ohio craft show love!

ohio craft shows, november 2012

This Saturday, Nov. 17, is going to be extra crafty, because not only is it Crafty Supermarket day, Columbus is also having its big craft show that day. Craftin’ Outlaws usually happens in October, but because of scheduling it falls on the same day as Crafty Supermarket this year. We know some of our crafty fans like to go to both shows, so we have a challenge for the adventurous:

Shop at both Crafty Supermarket and Craftin’ Outlaws on Nov. 17!

Take a picture of yourself at each show as photographic proof, and present the pictures to the organizers at your last show, and you’ll get a super swag bag for your efforts! The shows are about 2 hours apart (links to directions below), which is totally doable for a fall road trip.

Craftin’ Outlaws is at The Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio. General admission is free, and doors are open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This “alternative craft fair” was started in 2005 for DIYers to sell their hip handmade wares to people looking for one-of-a-kind gifts. It’s one of the longest-running indie craft shows in the Midwest! Check out the vendor list here.

Crafty Supermarket is at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center in Cincinnati. Admission is free, and doors are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Founded in 2009, Crafty Supermarket is an indie craft show of metropolitan proportions that showcases crafters, artists and makers from all over North America and draws shoppers from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Check out the vendor list here.

Going north? Directions from Crafty Supermarket to Craftin’ Outlaws: http://goo.gl/maps/0nWmf

Going south? Directions from Craftin’ Outlaws to Crafty Supermarket: http://goo.gl/maps/jW6Dz

Nov 12

crafter spotlight: art, prints + other awesomeness

Our crafters and vendors come in all types — these fine folks make art, prints, creatures and other awesomeness that you have to see to believe at our show on Nov. 17. Check them out!

Nov 8

hungry? check out our food vendors

When shopping for awesome handmade goods, you sure can work up an appetite! Luckily, we’ve got eight awesome local food vendors at our holiday craft show on Nov. 17 to keep you well-fed:

Cafe De Wheels: Made-to-order burgers and sandwiches!
Dojo Gelato: Handmade Italian-style gelato in surprising flavors!
Fireside Pizza: Fresh-out-of-the-mobile-brick-oven pizza!
La Terza Coffee: Fresh coffee and espresso from our main caffeine man, Chuck
Melt: Choice selections from everyone’s favorite Northside deli!
Sweet Peace Bakery: Tasty vegan baked goods made with love and served out of a VW van!
Tacocracy: Killer tacos from this new Northside favorite
Taste of Belgium: Piping hot authentic Belgian waffles!

PS: Did you RSVP for the show on Facebook yet? Be sure to add it to your calendar and invite all your crafty friends!

Nov 5

crafter spotlight: clothing + accessories

Can you dress entirely in handmade? We challenge you to try! The vendors at the Crafty Supermarket holiday show on Nov. 17 in Cincinnati include these makers of clothing, t-shirts, handmade accessories, bags and wallets, even handmade shoes! Check 'em out...

Nov 1

november art + craft events in cincinnati

If you only go to one art + design event in Cincinnati this month, you obvs have to come to Crafty Supermarket on Nov. 17 at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center! But if you need more art, craft and design activities for your calendar, read on...

Oct 29

crafter spotlight: housewares + gifts

Looking for a handmade housewarming gift or something special for your own pad? We've got you covered at our big holiday show. These makers create things you won't find at a big box store, including wood items, ceramics and dishware and more! Check 'em out!