The Handmade Mart is super excited to be teaming up with Downtown Silver Spring and the FRESHFARM Market for the first annual Holiday Shop-n-Stroll!

This one-day, outdoor, holiday extravaganza will feature 50+ independent crafters, local farmers selling fresh seasonal produce, workshops, carolers, a tree lighting, and much more to get everyone into the holiday swing of things.

The Handmade Mart is now accepting vendor applications for crafters to participate in this unique shopping experience along the bustling Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring.

The Handmade Mart is a juried craft show. To apply, download the application, and send it to handmademart [at] gmail.com along with three photos of your craft. The deadline to apply is October 19th. Vendors will be selected based on quality and uniqueness of their craft.

There is no fee to apply, but all accepted vendors will need to pay a $65 booth fee + an additional fee if electricity is needed. More information can be found on the FAQ page (PDF) and the application here (PDF).

The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities continuing Art Salon series will take place this coming Thursday.

See art by Corcoran Artreach, THEARC, Jonathan French, Jahi Foster-Bey and Rik Freeman. Listen to music by DJ Adrian Loving.

Thursday September 17, 7-9pm at the Anacostia Art Gallery. A free shuttle will be provided with a pick up at 6:30 p.m. from Dupont Circle on Massachusetts Ave., NW (across from PNC Bank) and at 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. from the Anacostia Metro.

RSVP to dccahevent [at] gmail.com

Welcome to the Gun Club. Each Wednesday I hope to provide you with a taste of gun imagery found in the handmade community. Enjoy the irony!

Need something to wear out on the town? This little black dress, made by Pretty Raccoon is sure to shoot the right message.

Using this great video posted over at Instructables, I made butter. Delicious, delicious butter. And under 10 minutes.

Welcome to the Gun Club. Each Wednesday I hope to provide you with a taste of gun imagery found in the handmade community. Enjoy the irony!

An old adage in the customer service vernacular, “kill ‘em with kindness” is a technique meant to sooth the frazzled and mean spirited customer. Though sometimes the “with kindness” get’s left off, with this wall decal you’ll never forget to paste that smile on and power through. Only $12 at michellechristina.