Craft Fair Finds
I used to love going to craft fairs with my mom and now take my daughter for some girl bonding time. It’s fun to watch her roam from booth to booth and observe what catches her attention, her questions for the creators, and it’s really meaningful now as she is learning about economics in school. She saw the craft fair as the same things she’s doing with her friends for Market Day in her school, but bigger!
As craft fair season comes to a close, I thought I’d share a few friends and what I found so you can find them online throughout the year.
Twiggy
Couple Jessica and Kekoa have been making reusable totes and expanding their business (and family) since 2015. I found that their “wine bag” was the best water bottle bag for my daughter to use in school since they have to carry their water bottles to and from the cafeteria for lunch. She picked out this design and carries it over her shoulder like a purse and loves. it.
Emi Ink
If you love sakura/cherry blossom flowers, you already know Stacey of Emi Ink! Now if you’re one of those people that love the sound of computer keys typing and high heels clacking, then you’ll love the pens with the charms that move when you’re writing. :) I love the little charms by Love Mirei, but was hesitant about trying a different pen other than my fave Pilot G-2 0.38. Fortunately, I found that I really like the way this one writes! It’s a Pilot Juice 0.5. Such a cute pen to go with the wash paper cards!
Bradley & Lily Fine Stationary
This has been my favorite stationary store since they did our wedding invitations over 10 years ago. I love their generic blank cards for any occasion and their special occasion cards for special folks I know having a wedding and birthday coming up! Plus my daughter loved the little shave ice tags to put on gifts for her friends. :)
Besides these goodies, we found some rock collection items for Aubrey, Pokemon cards for Conner, and I picked up the most delicious gandule rice, pastele, and ube mac salad from Jackie’s Kitchen. A mini plate was just $7 and so ono!
Aubrey of course bought her snack and drink, and we took goodies home for the boys.
Thank you to all of the hard working crafters and creators for a season of shopping! Can’t wait to see what you have at your booths in 2023!
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