I {heart} DUCF!

Today marked one of my favorite holiday events: The Detroit Urban Craft Fair! So, instead of a crafty item made by me, I thought I might show off some of the crafty goodies made by others...that now belong to me! Hooray!

First, let me set the scene:

Well, it's not the best pic, nor is it the whole show, but you can see it's pretty huge! Plus, it was held at the Fillmore this year, a big theatre that usually hosts concerts and stuff. Took the photo from the mezzanine :)

Here's the whole stash I brought home:

Well, most of it. I picked up a couple gifts that aren't here. Some of what's here will be gifted (to people who don't know I have a blog, of course), but some is definitely for me. Here's a close-up of one:

Our old pal Austin makes awesome paper action figures, and now he's making tiny (seriously tiny -- like maybe an inch or so!) little roller skates too -- he had about 20 pair, and each is unique. The rainbow-striped versions called to me. (I admit, I already have one pair -- they were a birthday gift, and I've turned one into a necklace.) I wish he had a real website or etsy store or something...if you are down with paper roller skates or action figures, just let me know and I'll put you in touch.

This might take a little explaining. First, these are, as you can see, photos of motel signs. They happen to be of motels that are very near where I grew up (and where I still drive past every day). Whenever I see them, I think to myself -- "Self, you should totally get pictures of those cheeseball signs before they disappear." Yet, I never have. Now I don't need to, because the friendly couple behind Perfect Laughter has done it for me -- plus, the prints are on lovely textured paper and look like Polaroids. Love. Their other letterpress goodies are very well designed, and the quality is fantastic, too.

Finally:

Who knew? Rubber stamps at an indie craft fair! These are so super-cute, and the Tricia, the artist  behind Frizzelstix, also does fun prints and fabrics with her designs. I thought these were really whimsical and fun. I can already see that little Yeti paper-pieced with something fuzzy and fun -- felt, maybe?

If you'd like to know more about what's in the photo, just let me know. And if you're local, the craft fair is open tomorrow, too. Check it out. Also tomorrow: the Whip Stitch Craft Fair is tomorrow in Ypsilanti -- more goodies to be had (plus a specially-brewed beer from Arbor Brewing just for the occasion). Nice.