Bazaar Bizarre
Stop on by and see who puts the "hole" in wholesome. After zigzagging the nation with his band Prettypony delighting audiences at nightclubs and truckstop men's rooms, Greg Der Ananian started Bazaar Bizarre in 2001. Years later, he lives in LA and even wrote a book. come say hello, buy a notorious Dirty Pillows tee-shirt and have your book signed by the author. Don't already have the book? Shame... Come buy one and he'll sign it. Greg's mom will be working his booth, too, but don't worry, she's not easily offended.

Hip Line Media
Make it Yourself!  Why buy someone else's crap?  Why look like everyone else? Our award winning instructional DVD's will teach you to sew, quilt and accessorize your home.  Unleash your creativity and save your money for shoes!  Check out our books on the latest and greatest in Craft Projects.  Don't forget Photo Fabric paper where you can take any of your own images and print them easily on cotton fabric for unlimited use!

Social Studies
the boys of social studies are excited to be back for a third season of baz biz l.a.  they’re bringing the old stand-bys (plushies, totes, shirts, scarves) plus a bunch of new products and designs for men and women, all designed by their two li’l chihuahuas, who sadly have to stay at home since dogs are not allowed at the shrine.  come visit their table and stare in amazement at a couple of the only few male crafters at this event!

Four Idle Hands
Two Sisters. Four Hands. Endless Trouble.  Just wait until you see what they've been up to! The two sisters behind Four Idle Hands have combined their unique aesthetic and complimentary talents to create quality hand-crafted jewelry, art prints, accessories, paper goods and more. Their style is sometimes dark and different, usually modern and clean, and always free of frills and bows.

Scott Allen
Something is always brewing over at scott allen’s workshop in santa monica. This holiday season it’s all a glow with festive ornaments that are sure to bring a smile to everyone on your winter lists. Naughty or nice – these little beauties add colorful flair to any december decor.

Crowded Teeth
Crowded Teeth is an endless pile of t-shirts, sweatshirts, patches, pins, and accessories that used to be a small studio apartment in Los Angeles, CA. The apartment belongs to Crowded Teeth's owner, designer, bookkeeper, order packer and everything-elser Michelle Romo. Crowded Teeth has a collection of fun and cute designs that help you make it through the day.

Cathy of California
Handicrafts...Just for Fun!  The hot glue gun might as well be permanently attached to Cathy Callahan's right hand. Inspired by her ultra-creative mom (who was always whipping up groovy crafts for the church bazaar or PTA fundraiser) she is a wiz with felt, sequins, pom poms, pipe cleaners and crepe paper. Decorations are a specialty

Sockmonkey Ghetto
Cindy Kennedy is the slumlord of the Sockmonkey Ghetto. While specializing in sock monkeys, she also has a love for the dead, the undead & the just plain goofy- therefore providing all manners of interesting & unique gifts, housewares, accessories, even baby stuff! Get it in the Ghetto!

Collisionware
Meet Angie and Jill, two ladies with ideas of world domination. Just kidding, well maybe one day. After moving from Florida to L.A, Jill decided to start a craft group. There she met Angie, a Utah native who already had a website specializing in leather accessories.  In 2005, Collisionware was born. It's a collision of our styles and handmade goods from leather cuffs to cocktail stirrers

HouseWears
HouseWears is a unique line of clothing & accessories made out of vintage fabrics. Inspired by the bold and colorful prints of tablecloths, upholstery and other vintage linens, HouseWears reinvents the use of these materials and transforms them into one of a kind pieces. Currently HouseWears' line consists of skirts, handbags, aprons, t-shirts and accessories.

Paper Forest
Jaime Zollars is an artist inspired by Fairy Tales and Flemish painters. Her paintings can be found in children's books, magazines and newspapers, and on gallery walls. Her shop carries limited-edition giclee prints, silkscreens, buttons, cards and more! When she is not painting, you may find Jaime constructing mechanical paper toys, or at least writing about them on her paper arts blog.

11:11
11:11 is an accessories company obsessed with colors, patterns, and images... exploring imagery and context through utilitarian design. Summertime 2003 on the streets of Brooklyn was the true birthplace of the 11:11 paper collection. When broke designer Jamila Tazewell saw the demand for the line while standing by her little folding table on the corner of Bedford and N 7th St, she decided to run with it. Now based in Los Angeles, she’s still at it, digging up unexpected and lovable imagery for her always-fresh line of wallets, passport covers and beyond.

My Weird Little Friends
My Weird Little Friends came out of the imagination of Karen Nakashima.  She always loved plush creatures and decided to make her own!  Wikka was the first creature to pop in her head following Green Creature, Bun-Bun, Blobby and then Oct.  Stay tuned...more creatures to come!  All creatures are 100% handmade using various unique materials such as faux fur fabric, and are made with lots and lots of love.

Krystina Castella & Brian Boy
Krystina and Brian are a husband and wife team of designers, photographers and avid hikers that consider nature to be limitless source of inpiration. Both are professors at Art Center college of design and UCLA. They will be signing their book Discovering Nature's Alphabet and offering limited edition prints. Krystina will also be signing her book cookbook Crazy about Cupcakes.

Leanna Lin Jewelry
Leanna is a Los Angeles-based designer who creates eclectic, hand-beaded hairpins and jewelry. Mixing vintage and contemporary beads, she produces limited pieces that have a sweet, quirky and retro vibe. Her collection consists of hairpins, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, custom & bridal designs. She also does fun jewelry for girls & doggies.

Leethal
Leethal is all about one-of-a-kind uniquely designed items, rich with colors and textures, full of whimsical silliness and squeezable cuteness.  Leethal stuffs include ever-popular ninja mitts, wacky hats, comfy booties, fuzzy earmuffs, super soft cozies, as well as CD cases, camera carriers, vinyl bowls, bottle cap buttons, and more.  Kill em with some Leethal styles!

Linda Santiman's Bears
Linda Santiman's Bears are all made by hand with love. Inspired by the rainbow of punky color combinations of fur in Los Angeles' famous garment district, these bears are truly diversity personified. Most bears are baby safe, and adults can't resist petting them and squishing them on sight. Classic in flavor, yet rebellious in style, these cuddly bears are built to last and entertain for years to come.

Goodnight Irene
Goodnight Irene combines the creativity and expertise of three generations of artisans.  From their humble beginnings knitting wrist corsages in Portland, OR, the three have now ventured into designing one-of-a-kind, heirloom quality, hand-knit pretties for babies and ladies.  Inspired by flora, fauna, and the 1930's, made with quality yarns and adorned with vintage buttons, Goodnight Irene's pretty little knit things will steal your heart.

LiSo Cards
Using embroidery thread, magazine cut outs and card stock, Lisa Sorrentino creates not-so-traditional cards.  Sure, some can be sent at Christmas or for a birthday, but what stationary store sells cards for the everyday trials and tribulations of life?  Where else are you going to find a card for people who aren't all that bright?  Or for secret crushes?  How do you go about looking for a card extolling the merits of a certain sexual act that shares the name of a well-known restaurant?  Hallmark may sell a birthday card to be sent from your cat, but Lisa has created cards for REAL life.

Poketo
Poketo is a crazy collaborative of artists, totally eclectic, 100% unique, and independent to the core. Growing network of over 70 international artists, Poketo has over 100 artist wallet designs, a full line of artist tees and bags, and has designed official wallets for magazines and bands including The Shins, Weezer, Postal Service and others. There is much more to come in the near future--something called, Poketo Life--a blend of fashion, accessories, and lifestyle goods, all art inspired, artist driven, and a focus on sophisticated, fresh, and contemporary design. From wallets, to apparel, to bags, to lifestyle wares, you can expect nothing less than the freshness and spontaneity of Poketo: art for your everyday!

Amoeba Jane Boutique
Amoeba Jane has the kind of Christmas gifts you want at a price you can afford. We want to help you find those stunning items for hard to please people on your list! Check out our original Decoupaged/Collaged pieces and FABULOUS Christmas-y themed accessories.

Devout
Using sewing as an art form, Sara Lanzillotta of Devout has been making dolls, oddities, and creatures for the past 9 years. Her soft sculptures have appeared in several galleries and stores and in the Seattle Art Museum. Using traditional forms of sewing and dollmaking, Sara's pieces use the cute and approachable forms of dolls and mix them with confusing and sometimes disturbing subjects. Combining the sweet and scary, her work often makes us question traditional ideals in society and makes us laugh when faced with the alternative.

Snailwing
Oakland-based painter Charlise Tiee uses oils and acrylics to all manner of ill purpose, with a particular emphasis on wordplay. For the past few years she has been both the brain and brawn behind the illustration and craft website Snailwing, which is updated weekly, rain or shine. Snailwing treats language and current events, with irresistible representations of flora, fauna, and the four food groups, especially pastry.

Junk In Our Trunk
Junk In Our Trunk is a treasure trove of handmade and one of a kind items. A virtual one-stop shop for your entire gift giving needs!  Among the many gems and goodies carried are handbags, jewelry, stationery, clothing, and much more.

Keep on Knitting in the Free World
Keep on knitting in the free world is a place for knitting, spinning and crafty fun. It's your source for handspun and hand dyed yarn. Plus, there's a huge selection of fiber, roving and kits for projects like kool-aid dying and making felt beads. Stop by for home-made gifts like knitted cuffs, felt beads and cute stitch markers and more!

Martin Hsu Illustrations
Martin Hsu enjoys Chinese opera and wasabi peanuts. When he's not making silly t-shirts or doodling, Martin works as a character designer at Nickelodeon Animation Studios. Please visit him for t-shirts, prints and books for the entire family; and that includes grandma.

Gibson and Bolling
Gibson and Bolling create hand-printed gift papers, gift tags, and card sets. The G+B holiday paper line features prickly, but oh-so pretty SoCal succulents, fashion-inspired chic ready-to-wrap, and of course the cheerfully devious skullflakes. Gibson and Bolling was founded by two graphic designers longing to escape comments like, “can you make that logo bigger?” Based in Los Angeles, this pair has found inspiration in the sinister and the beautiful, creating goodies you'll hesitate to give away (unless you really like the person).

fomato
fomato is a small card company run out of someone's dark dingy basement.

Berndt Offerings
Los Angeles-based artist Vicki Berndt's work is a bold, sometimes exaggerated, always affectionate take on popular culture. A collection of magnificent obsessions - religious and pop icons and images rendered in vivid colors- her portraits have a deeply spiritual feel while retaining strong rock & roll, show biz overtones.

In Craft We Trust
In Craft We Trust is the creative love child of designer Kim Tyler. Clothing, pinback buttons, card holders, accessories and an abundance of appliques create the ever-changing look. Everything is either 1-of-a-kind or limited edition and is sold only at shows or online. In Craft We Trust plans to one day take over the crafting world!

Creature Co-Op
Come see the Creature Co-op gang in all their glory!!! Don't miss this chance to get never-before-seen new creatures and accessories! Be there to scratch their fat bellies and take them home!!!

MandaLanda
Straight outta the IE, Amanda of MandaLanda is here to bring you playful handmade goodies to brighten up your life. Everything from her mysterious magic wallets to her literally cool book purses are sure to spark up interesting conversation from curious strangers. Quirky wallets and purses are just the beginning. Oversized brooches, chunky and funky yarn accessories, sweet as sugar sundresses, fresh fanny packs, and so much more are just itching to find a place in your wardrobe!--

Carizones Y Calaveras
Corazones Y Calaveras are inspired designs by Yvonne Romo and Leslie Gutierrez (of ex-voto design). Together, they have created a collection of unique and hand detailed designs that embody Chicano culture and vibrant personality. Expressive translations of traditional mediums, T-Shirts, Skirts, bags, jewelry, Cochinadas y mas!

Twospace
Designers Christine Haynes and Kent Bell create wearable, modern and minimalist clothing and jewelry. Each item is handmade in their Venice, California studio.

J is for Jewelry
J is 4 Jewelry has been forged upon a passionate love of beating metal, the worship of handmade goods, and a need for clever new ideas, zany functionality, high quality, and the human propensity for straight-up greed. The goal is to make and promote quality handmade goods in as wide an array of materials as possible, to give all you not so average joes out there an alternative to the rest of the mass produced crap in the world. You're welcome. want us. need us. love us.

Vermin and Tess
Vermin and Tess are completely obsessed by alternate uses for everday products. Credit cards may become buttons. Magazines are transformed into envelopes or bookmarks. Albums may see new life as journals or clocks. And duct tape? Don't even get them started. Tess Sheets is a southern California native and college student at Cal State San Bernardino. She divides her time between crafting, college, and riding her unicycle. She is fortunate to have family and friends who support her quirky craft endeavors.

Things That Are Square
Things that are Square started off with a couple of knit and crochet monster hats and coinpurses, and is now a jack of all trades. Come by and see the latest in needlework, yarn art, vinyl, paper & paint. We serve up homestyle craft goods with a smile.

Bughouse
Jeff and Rebecca are a collective art team known as Bughouse. We specialize in original art products-- from screenprinted posters promoting special events to handmade, fine art prints. Our goal is to make affordable art using various printmaking techniques including heat transfer, unusual substrates (wood, metal, glass) and traditional screenprinting. Our inspiration comes from popular commercial genres such as comix, animation, cartoons and music posters.

I Melt With You
i melt with you, a boutique candle studio, hand-pours natural soy candles in limited quantities to ensure uniform strength and quality. Inspired by a passion for crafting with fragrance, and a playful sensibility, we create a product that is superior and environmentally conscious. You'll enjoy crisp and pure home fragrance with our soy candles; their aroma is guaranteed to be consistently luscious and strong down to the very last burn. We use domestically grown and manufactured natural soy wax, lead free wicks, and premium grade fragrance oils.

Devil and Mouse
Devil and Mouse are creators and purveyors of one of a kind Psycho Goth Punk jewelry and accessories. They currently reside in the wastelands of Los Angeles, spreading style like the plague one soul at a time.

MaS Design
MaS Design is a collaborate effort of a husband and wife routine residing in Southern California.  From our home studio we offer Funky Ceramic Oddities such as Altered Slip Cast pieces poured from  Vintage Molds, Handpressed Jewelry from our most favorite things ever, wine charms, refrigerator magnets  and an occasional Abstract form or Wheel Thrown Pot (if I can rip them out of my husbands kung foo grip.)  We like using various Firing  Techniques so you will see Raku, Horse Hair, Pit Firing, Saw Dust and Cosmic Debris Firing etc.  Each piece from MaS Design is Uniquely Hand Crafted for your enjoyment.

Hella Good LLC
HELLA GOOD LLC makes bath products made with items most likely found in the kitchen: chocolate pieces, fruits and berries, coconut milk, and even bits of candy.  Their bath products have tempted the palates of even chefs and foodies - but these treats are for your body (not your belly!).  As featured in Pregnancy Magazine, The Nibble, Bust, Venus Zine, and celebrity gift bags.

Kristyn Dors
Tiny, one-of-a-kind and charming, these oil paintings by Kristyn Dors make  affordable, unique gifts for friends, relatives and vague acquaintances alike.  This current body of work focuses mainly on portraits of women derived from the imagination and set against flat color or patterned backgrounds. Originally from Boston, Kristyn relocated to Los Angeles in 2002 and currently spends her precious time answering phones.