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Holiday Renegade Craft Fair, Chicago Part 2

December 8, 2009 by FaveCrafts 1 Comment

If you had a chance to read my blog from this past Friday, then you know that I had a busy weekend of perusing through indie-crafts and designs at the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago. Wow, was it an experience. First of all, it was SOOOO busy. The turnout was amazing, and a bit crowded at times.

Some of my favorite things were:

  • Blank journals made from the covers of old children’s books – so cute
  • Wallets and card holders made from neckties
  • Tons of unique and funky crochet and knit hats for sale with other fabulous clothing items
  • Vintage jewelry upcycled from old vintage pieces
  • Screen-printed recycled and organic t-shirts and bags
  • Button rings
  • Stationary galore
  • Gorgeous jewelry made with precious stones and awesome metalwork.

On top of all the talented crafters on the scene, there was some delicious food for sale – mmm cupcakes – and beer too! The DJ played some great tunes while shoppers milled around the busy park district building. If you have a chance to stop by a Renegade Craft Fair in your area, I highly recommend it. It’s great to see where the world of indie-crafting is taking us, and how upcycled and recycled crafts are paving the way for eco-consicous art.

Hooray Renegade!

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Filed Under: Green Crafting Tagged With: eco-friendly, indie-crafting, recycled, renegade craft fair, upcycled

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  1. Tracy Lee says

    December 8, 2009 at 11:30 pm

    I love to see some links to the artists, that you mentioned above, that you saw at Renegade!

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