DRC Studio Art - July 14th!

If you are anything like me, you devote hours and hours into making your outside space beautiful. Well, now all you have to do to make your yard unique is purchase copper artwork by DRC Studio and whalah! Instant gorgeous outdoor space your neighbors will be envious of! :)

Artist, Ed Sharp has been working with metals for 15 years, working mostly with copper, brass and bronze.  He can create almost anything from a variety of mobiles to a large range of fountains. His works have appeared in a number of publications, including American Style Magazine. Plus, he was the subject of a PBS documentary! How cool is that?!

Get your own original work of art by DRC Studio Art at the next Ballston A&C Market on Saturday, July 14th!

Win a $250 Basket of Amazing Crafts!!

This is exciting, folks! Every month, the Ballston A&C Market will raffle off a basket (worth $250!) of awesome crafts. Yep. Every month from now until October. One lucky person will win a big basket filled with a collection of handmade goodies, all from our amazing artisans!

And all you have to do is show up to the market and give us your name and email address. That's it. Really. You don't even have to buy a raffle ticket. It's free! Just visit the market on the Second Saturdays of each month, and you could win a basket worth $250 of crafty goodness. We'll pick the winner that day and notify him or her through email. It's that easy. Seriously.

Look who's contributing in the raffle this month:

• $65 gift certificate from Jon Wye
• fabric tote by Bette's Bags
• bamboo pendant from Melissa Lew
• S&N 8x10 photo by Steven L. Miller Words and Images
• plush beaver by RedStar East
• TWO ceramic fortune cookies by Duck Drake Studios
• T-shirt Tsai-fi
• Ceramic decoupage piggy bank by This Little Piggy

So, stop by the Ballston A&C Market on July 14th and enter to win this super-awesome gift basket!

Kosmoceratops - Art Squared - July 14

Kosmoceratops - Art Squared. Not only one of the coolest business names out there, but one of my favorite photographers, near and far.

Local picture-taker, Erica Kissinger, really manages to capture the playful humor of the every day in her colorful, unique photos. From attack toy sharks to dino couples in the sun, Kosmoceratops brings life to the things you may not have thought capable of emoting feelings.

And best of all, many of her images are recreated on blocks, so they are ready to adorn any lucky wall.

Check out Erica's artwork at the next Ballston A&C Market on July 14th!

Naked Decor - July 14th!

Awesomeness ... in pillow form. Naked Decor is all about design. And color. And just plain coolness. Take a look at their pillows. From wiener dogs to British adornments, Naked Decor can redecorate your place with a simple pillow.

July 14th will be their very first Ballston A&C Market, so get your ND pillow while they're around ... and believe me, they go fast!

Cirello Jewelry - July 14th

Looking for super-cool, super-unique jewelry? Look no further than Cirello, a brand-new artisan at the Ballston A&C Market in July.

Cirello is inspired by life and culture, dedicated to quality craftsmanship, and the wellbeing of our environment. All of their stunning jewelry are handmade and selected pieces of reclaimed stainless steel. How awesome is that?

Plus, each piece comes with its on own box, box sleeve, locally harvested sage (!) and a Certificate of Authenticity. These folks sure know how its done. Nice work, Cirello.

Catch these pros at the next Ballston A&C Market on July 14th. 

Saturday Show Wrap Up!

The Sunday after a Market always trips me out because I can't believe another month's show has come and gone -- and this one with awesome results, as usual. It was a gorgeous, sunny day (thanks again, Mother Nature!) and the crafters and shoppers were spinning. Not to mention the music. Mean Mary killed it!

Thank you, as always, to the many talented artists, the loyal visitors and wonderful supporters. Without you, our sweet community market would never be possible. We simply have the best artists in the area, hands down. Now, please. Go out and spread the word.

Check out some photos from the June 9th Market.

The Market! The Market!

sweet little fuzzies by Babus Toys

So cool, Nikdapooh Designs!

hoopin' with pretty.hot.hoops

Buttons, buttons, who's got the buttons? MurderMitten Creations.

Yep. Got this cute screenprint by Itty Bitty Press. Thanks, Bri!

Mean Mary KILLED it!

Dos Borreguitas. Muy awesome.

Drew Smith Photography was busy all day!

soapy goodness by Sweet Sally's Soaps

LOVE this sugar skull piece by Jenny Wren Jewelry

Nocitlua's pillows make me wanna take a nap in style!

Laughing Moon Artworks blurpin' rocks!

pretty designs by Sovereign Treasures

Kalise has the magic touch!

How cute are these plushies by Smorgasbored Boutique?!

See you all at the next Ballston A&C Market on July 14th!

The Ballston A&C Market is TODAY!

The Ballston A&C Market is TODAY! 

Now, I know the first rule in market weather is not talk about market weather, but it looks like its going to be a beautiful, warm and sunny day, perfect for some outdoor shopping.  Check it out yourself.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/arlington-va/22203/hourly-weather-forecast/331250?day=2

There'll be:

• FREE admission 
• live music by Mean Mary (noon - 2) 
• FREE demos by select artists 
• Delicious New Orleans style Po' Boys by Willie's Po' Boy

And let's see ... what else. Oh, yah. Only the best local art around - 35 artisans all in one place displaying and selling their hand-crafted goodies.   

So, get your Pops something different and special this Father's Day, and while your at it, pick up something cool for yourself at the Ballston A&C Market, TOMORROW, SATURDAY, JUNE 9th.