They Call Us Crafty: phoenix

Friday December 7th was Phoenix, Arizona's seventh year having Crafteria. It is an event held at the Stinkweeds/Frances parking lot hosting forty artist's selling their artwork. This year featured many unique gifts for the hard to buy person, for your sister or for your best friend.

Andrew King and Samantha Irwin sold ceramic candle containers. They are absolutely beautiful.

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I found a great gift for my white elephant work party at Subtle Takeover.

He makes great wooden shelves out of geometric shapes. His prices are great and are perfect present for that friend who just bought a home.

Check out his work at subtletakeover

This event was beneficial to Matt and I in the sense that we bought a custom bench made from a variety of reclaimed materials, by two guys, Travis and Sam. They are just starting out their business and it was great to support them. Their work is well crafted and their work is perfect for any present giving opportunity.

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Sarah

Today I was looking for a birthday present for a friend and I thought of MADE. I have been selling at MADE since it opened in 2005. It is a great store in downtown Phoenix that sells handmade items made mostly by local artist, but also carries artists from far away. One of these far away artists is Jessica.

Here are some of my berry bowls on display. I love how the staff displays each item with special care. It is a fun store to browse for any holiday.

The store is located in a house. I enjoy how some of the house elements are still in place including a fireplace and kitchen area. It gives the store a warm inviting feel.

Here is one of my bowls. I love that there is a tie in it. MADE supports many different types of artists which makes finding a gift for anyone easy.

Here is Jessica's journals on display in a basket. I like her creativity of using a recycled Mike and Ike container as a cover to one of her journals.