cincinnati | crafty supermarket!

Apr 17

today’s the day!

Crafty Supermarket’s spring show is today! Doors open at 11 a.m. and we’ll go hot and heavy until 6 p.m. See you there!

Apr 16

join us tomorrow!

Just wanted to reiterate all the important info those of you coming out for Crafty Supermarket tomorrow!

The show is open and free to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010. The first shoppers of the day will get one of our 100 swag bags, filled with delightful freebies!

We’ll have 50 amazing craft vendors, food, drinks and treats from five local caterers and restaurants, and a DJ from PROJECTMILL spinning all day.

Some vendors are able to accept credit cards or checks, but your best bet is to bring cash. There’s no ATM on site — the closest ATMs are on Ludlow Avenue.

Crafty Supermarket is happening at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center in Cincinnati’s Gaslight District. The address is 3711 Clifton Ave., right at the corner of Clifton and McAlpin avenues. Learn more about the CCAC here.

Note: At this time, the CCAC building is not wheelchair-accessible. There are a number of steps to get into the building and up to the first floor.

Coming in from out of town? Here are detailed Google Maps directions:

Apr 15

swag bag sneak peek

swag bag example

The first shoppers of the day will get one of our 100 swag bags, which are just brimming with awesome stuff! The picture above is a random bag — contents will vary and might be even more awesome. Some of the things you might find in our swag bags are:

a guest pass to the Taft Museum
a beautiful screenprint from VisuaLingual
a coupon for Taste of Belgium
a coupon for MyCraftivityStore.com
buttons, magnets, little crayons
a ceramic brooch from Red Raven Studios
samples of craft mesh
craft scissors or a hole punch
and more!

Get to the show early to make sure you get a swag bag! Last year, people started lining up at 10 freaking 30, which might be a little crazy, but that’s OK because we’re a little crazy too. :)

Apr 14

vendor roundup: accessories

Hair things, bags, cases and cuteness!

Agog of Cincinnati

Black Squirrel Homemade of Columbus

Charlotte Conway of Cincinnati

Dulcet Design of Cincinnati

Felix & Jayne of Bloomington, IN

Objet Adapte of Dayton

Off The Beaten Path of Dayton, OH

SMARTFISH Handmade Footwear of Cincinnati

Sprightly Strands Boutique of Cincinnati

Uniquely Upcycled of Cincinnati

Apr 13

vendor roundup: creatures & oddities

Along with a delightful assortment of odd stuffed creatures and plushies, we’ve got a few other folks who defy categorization:

abbydid of Cincinnati

Cordial Kitten of Bloomington, IN

Final Approach of Maryville, TN

MAMUS! of Indianapolis

Morninglori Handcrafted Curiosities of Cincinnati

Orange Fuzz of Cincinnati

Stinkybomb Soap of Columbus

Apr 12

vendor roundup: art prints

Spruce up your living quarters with prints from these lovely artists!

Chelsea Hughes of Cincinnati

Heather Gustus of Cincinnati

I Heart Seattle of Seattle

Orangewillow of Cincinnati

Sadly Harmless of Bloomington, IN

Sloe Gin Fizz of Ann Arbor, MI

Apr 10

vendor roundup: collectives

Sometimes there’s so much craft that it’s more than one person can handle. Crafty Supermarket will host four collectives/craft shops at our spring show, so you’ll get even more variety!

Chicken Lays an Egg of Cincinnati
Chicken Lays An Egg is a colorful tribute to all things vintage and cool, including men’s, ladies’ & children’s wear, artwork, housewares, toys, Chinatown trinkets, handmade items, shoes, bric brac, rick rack and sometimes hand-tied flower bouquets.

Fabricate of Cincinnati
Fabricate is a new store/gallery hybrid space in Northside featuring unique art & locally handmade/upcycled items. (It opened the day of our first show!) You can shop in person at 4012 Hamilton Ave.

RES:(oneiroi) of Cincinnati
A design and craft collaborative that seeks local sources for materials and resources in the creation of home goods. Products range from turned wood lamps, terrariums, sculpted wood planters, wooden toy/collectable blocks, bathroom ‘furnishings’ such as towel racks and toothbrush holders, and additionally the possibility of refurbished furniture items, jewelry, and knitted/crocheted wears.

Wholly Craft! of Columbus
Wholly Craft is a small shop in Columbus featuring handmade goods from more 100 crafters and artists. We carry a wide variety of items including t-shirts, handbags, jewelry, plush creatures, home decor, and much more. The line of jewelry and home accessories made in-house combines vintage elements with modern design and functionality to create colorful stories all their own.

Apr 9