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Crafty Mart // Explore + Shop Locally

December 7, 2016 by Rachel 6 Comments

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Thanksgiving weekend was the shortest, long weekend in the history of weekends, friends. We laid really, really, low for most of it. But I did manage to sneak out with Remy Bea on Saturday to go to one of my favorite local events — Crafty Mart. Crafty Mart is Akron, Ohio’s market for all things handmade! It’s honestly just an awesome collection of locally-made eclectic finds.

And I freaking love it!

First of all, it’s at, like, all of my favorite places — Musica, Summit Artspace and the Akron Art Museum! There really isn’t a place big enough to hold all of the vendors here in Akron, so they are split between three, very close, locations.

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Remy Bea and I started out at the Akron Art Museum. We left the boys at home and just wandered around. It’s honestly been a couple of months since we visited, so it was nice to see the new exhibits while checking out the vendors. I don’t recall what this big red exhibit was, but you could walk into it. It was fun!

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Here are some of my favorite vendors and local artisans from the event:

  • Norka Beverage. Hand-crafted artisan beverages made right here in Akron in 1924. After being out of the business for over 50 years, this local business has been given a new life! It’s been revived and given a new life!
  • Whiskertin Lighting. Bringing incredible industrial brightness to new spaces! I absolutely loved all of their pieces — and wish I could purchase them all!
  • The Social Dept. Graphic designers turned screen-printers turn local midwestern t-shirt makers! Gotta love Blimp apparel in the Rubber City!
  • Department 100. 3D printers turned artists. Ohio-shaped fly-swatters; Ohio-shaped earrings; Ohio-shaped cookie cutters; and so much more!
  • Akron Coffee Roasters. I’ve long been jealous of all of the local coffee roasters that Cleveland has. Sure, we’re close to Cleveland, but Akron has been long overdue at having a good coffee shop. They roast their own beans and can tell you exactly where your coffee has come from! Give me a pour over, stat!
  • Bacon’s Superior Beard Care. Beard oil and mustache was for the special furry man in your life! Made with a blend of beeswax, lanolin, and jojoba oil — and it smells delicious!
  • Studio KMR Photography. My dear friend Kevin takes amazing photos and turns them into awesome works of art. Ari is a big fan of all of his coasters and magnets (which he insists on taking off of our fridge and hiding…).
  • BreadAndRoses2. These. bags. are. ADORBS.
  • France France Kids Shop. Adorable kids clothes, made by hand, right here in Kent, Ohio!

I just can’t stop loving Crafty Mart — or shopping from local vendors! Seriously! Whether you live here in Ohio or not, I urge you to check out local makers in your area. There are so many amazing crafters out there. Just go and explore them. Buy from them. And support the economy in a big way by shopping in small ways! ♥ ♥

 

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  1. Laura

    December 7, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    I love going to local craft shows and vendor fairs. Flea markets are my favorite! Sounds like the perfect little outing!

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  2. Megan

    December 7, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    This crafty mart sounds amazing. I have to look and see if we have one similar where I live. SO fun. xo ~ Megan

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  3. Kate

    December 8, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    I sooooo wanted to go to this! I haven’t been back in the Akron area enough lately. Luckily, I’m going to two local makers shows this weekend. 🙂

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  4. Savanna

    December 9, 2016 at 10:41 am

    How cool is this?! We had something like this in my hometown and I totally spaced it until the end of the day, I gotta go next year!

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  5. Aimee

    December 9, 2016 at 10:54 am

    This looks like so much fun! We have a huge, holiday craft market in Austin, too, and it is my favorite place to Christmas shop!

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  6. Maggie

    December 10, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    This looks like so much fun! When I lived overseas we had many events like this at Christmastime! I miss it! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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