Every year around July, I inevitably utter this phrase that gets me death stares from my friends… “It’s almost Christmas!” But I can’t help it! :D I love the season… it’s all hustly bustly and full of warm treats, cozy sweaters, presents, and eating, and eating, and oh, did I mention eating?

And of course, with the busiest shopping season of the year comes a whole assortment of shopping opportunities. The best kind in my opinion start with the word “craft” and end with “fair”. Teehee.

Here’s a few to get you started:

WHAT: Circle Craft
WHEN: NOW! until Nov 15th
               Wednesday thru Friday 10am – 9pm
               Saturday 10am – 7pm
               Sunday 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Vancouver Convention Centre [East Facility] 999 Canada Place Way
HOW MUCH: $12 (go to their website to get a $2 discount)

WHAT:  Portobello West
WHEN: November 28th & 29th /December 12th and 13th 12pm-6pm 
WHERE: Rocky Mountaineer Station – 1755 Cotrell Street
HOW MUCH: $2  

WHAT: Under the Big Top – Etsy Sale
WHEN: November 21st 11am – 5pm
WHERE: Cambrian Welsh Hall – 215 East 17th Avenue Vancouver
HOW MUCH: $2 admission

Arrive early to receive one of 30 goodie bags!

WHAT: Got Craft?
WHEN: December 6th 11am- 5pm
WHERE: Legion Hall at Commerical Drive and 6th Ave Vancouver
HOW MUCH:  $2 admission

Arrive early to receive one of 30 swag bags! Let me tell you, people start lining up before 9am to get one of these. This time around I will be contributing a very cute (if I do say so myself) zippered pouch made with fabric I purchased on my recent trip to Japan. Will post pics soon!

Also, please check out the link above to read about the awesome giveaway/contests that will be hosted at Got Craft including a button press and a silk screening kit by Yudu! *droooools*

Also, check out this great craft fair calendar of events in BC by Tamsin of Kokopelli!

click here