DIY Trunk Show ’09
The DIY Trunk Show, a show that features handmade goods by Chicago crafters, took place on Saturday. These were a few of my favorite things…

Adorable onesies from Sheriff Peanut

Vinyl pouches and checkbook covers from Miss Alison

Cute cards from Paper Parasol Press

Awesome paper goods from OrangeBeautiful

Sweet little girls’ dresses from Lily Sky

Clever goods for letter writers from 16 Sparrows

Reversible scarves from DiffractionFiber

Ladylike skirts from Jacqui Cheng

Bold graphics on stationery from Girl Metro, Inc.

Vintage fabric pillow from The Painted Daisy

Colorful wares from Circa Ceramics

Lovely tea towels from Tartella

Fun mixed up pillows from Loosetooth.com

Artful play/display from Owly Shadow Puppets

Adorable felt creations from Feltmates




















Everything looks so pretty and colourful… I especially love the cups from Circa Ceramics.
Thank you for passing this on I will be sure and add it to my blog:)
Ohhh…everything thing is so lovely! so many colors.
What a great gift guide! I am in love with Circa Ceramics!
Those checkbook covers are just lovely! I love anything that brightens up the inside of my purse from being the “black hole” it oft is :)
I can’t believe I’ve never heard about this show! I’ve signed up for an email announcement for next years show. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. It looks like a wonderful show.
xo
jeanne
It’s a great show! Don’t forget about Renegade Holiday and the One of a Kind Show coming up though. :)
love this post! the photos are great! wish i had gone. :(
How very fun that must have been! I love all of the items you’ve listed, thank you for the links! wish I had been there.xo
those are some pretty darling things! i love those little dresses… and the mugs!
Oh my goodness. What a bunch of cuteness! Thanks for sharing and inspiring! :)
This is so much fun, I love a new discovery, thank you!
nice montage you’ve created here, with the thin slivers of images. Is graphic design a prerequisite for a good blog? Love it!
Thank you so much for including my dresses! And thank you for buying one too :)
Thank YOU!
Agree totally with Katie–the show looks awesome but your presentation is very cool.
how fun! what delicious goodies.
Is there one of these on the west coast??? Looove it all!!
Thanks so much for the mention and the photo of my cards. It was wonderful meeting you. I am also a big fan of Circa Ceramics. They are my studio neighbors and put so much heart into their craft.
Oohhh, so many wonderful unique goodies! Love the items from Miss Alison, Jacqui Cheng, & Feltmates :)
Inspiring things!!! Love the Shadow Puppets…I’ve seen her stuff before on Etsy and it makes me laugh so much!
How did I not know about this trunk show? Those are definitely some adorable links – thank you for providing them, especially with the holidays right around the corner…
wow, funfunfun!
Thank you, Nicole, for putting me in such great company! I hope to see a few more pillow dolls find homes for Christmas. :^D All the best!
Hello. It seems like you had a truly successful event. I’m planning an event to promote last minute sale of Christmas cards and small gifts. I’m partnering with a caterer and I want to do something that’s both fun and profitable. Any ideas?
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