Win Eclipse Earrings by Nancy Hopkins of Silver Muse Studio

Ever since Nancy Hopkins of Silver Muse Studio was a little girl, she has enjoyed making things, including "jewelry out of brightly colored telephone wires my father brought home one night." 

Today, the artist and designer is known for the simply elegant yet playful design of her sterling silver jewelry, including dangling earrings. She says: "I used to love to watch my father use his power tools in his workshop. I was amazed at what he could create with his hands and a few tools. Today, I really look forward to going to my studio and using my own power tools to create wonderful jewelry."

If you enter our pre-craft show giveaway today, you could win these sterling silver earrings from her "Eclipse" series. They're delicate, eye-catching, and perfect for everyday wear. Click here to enter, and good luck!

Black Friday & Triple Giveaway!

It's Black Friday and while the world goes crazy with spending, you can take the relaxing route to free art! We're giving away three giftable handmade pieces by local artists, and you only need to enter once (via this link) to be entered for the drawing of all three.

Gift One: Child's Shift Dress by Sonya Glasserkey

Glasserkey Designs specializes in casual clothing for young children inspired by simple lines and classic shapes. Sonya, the designer and seamstress, likes to highlight the fabric she uses in each piece with looks that are comfortable, playful, and ready to be played in!

Her giveaway item is a linen shift dress for a two year old, with two blue feather print pockets on the front and matching blue buttons.


Gift Two: Green Daisy Print Clutch bag by Victoria Horner Creative Handbags

Victoria Horner's elegant handbags use exquisite fabrics classic shapes and classic structures to bring pops of style and elegance to any wardrobe.

Valued at $60, this green daisy print clutch includes a zipper closure and covertible wrist strap could bring a little sunshine into your life if you win it today!


Gift Three: Hand-forged Bottle Opener by Blanc Creatives

At Blanc Creatives, Corry Blanc makes hand-forged and carved kitchen accessories, including bottle openers, skewers, cutting boards, and carved spoons.

This hand-forged bottle opener with a wooden handle is valued at $40 and would be the perfect holiday gift for the man or woman in your life. To win this or any of these three beautiful  items, enter here! Good luck!

Happy Hanukkah & turkey day! Win a handmade ceramic coffee mug by Pottery Studio Karematsu!

Gobble gobble! Happy Hanukkah + Thanksgiving, everyone! 

 If you're taking a break from all the parties, check out today's pre-show giveaway!

Ken Nagakui of Pottery Studio Karematsu built his first wood kiln in 2005 and has pursued his love of ceramics ever since. Originally from Japan, Nagakui was a long-time painter before he developed his self-taught pottery style. Now you have the chance to win one his 

Nagakui explained his style as a blend of creativity inspired by his unique history:  "Karematsu came from a small place adjacent to the land where I was born. It's not even official village name, just a kind of family nickname of a sunnyhill side. (Literal meaning of Karematsu is weathered or dried pine.) One of my childhood memory of the place is occasional finding of fragments of prehistoric earthenwares. They are archeologically called Jomon (pronounce joe-mon or joh-mon) because cord pressed marks on the surfaces. I found pieces on the hillside that could be between 2,000 to 5,000 years old."

Today only, you could win this ceramic coffee mug handmade by Nagakui. Hand-built and wood-fired using local clay with a glaze that also contains local clay, this mug measures 4" diameter and 3.5" height. Click here for your chance to win!

Winners must be able to pick up their gifts at the Holiday Craftacular in Charlottesville on 12/13 and 12/14 at Cityspace. Don't forget, tomorrow's a new day and a new gift. If you want to win Ken's elegant gift, enter now!

Win a vintage-style charm bracelet by Amy Shilling of Girls Day Out!

Jewelry designer Amy Schilling of GirlsDay Out works with vintage style components to bring a unique heirloom quality to her work. For the one day only, you have the chance to win one of her sterling silver charm bracelets!

Mixing resin cabochons, crystals, pearl chain, brass, and patina'd metals, Shilling produces an affordable line of jewelry and accessories for girls of all ages to enjoy. Her work has been featured in several major publications such as Country Living, Rachael Ray, Matthew Meade and Maryland Life.

Valued at $45, today's giveaway item is a one of a kind bracelet is designed with a heavy-duty sterling silver plated anti tarnish chain and adorned with vintage inspired charms and accents. Enter today for your chance to win by clicking here.

Don't forget, tomorrow's a new day and a new gift. If you want to win this charming gift, enter now! Winners must be able to pick up their gifts at the Holiday Craftacular in Charlottesville on 12/13 and 12/14 at Cityspace.

Antique washboard upcycled by the ladies at Robin Lane Home!

Sue Covington and Adell Procter of Robin Lane Home are known for their up-cycled and repurposed furniture and home goods with a cottage, coastal, and farmhouse flair. Today, you could win this clever memo board repurposed from an antique washboard!

 Take notes on the chalkboard, pin to-do lists on the cork, or just use the clothespins for storing paper and other small items! This is the season to keep track and get those gift lists organized, so why not win a little something to make those tasks easier? :)

Click here for instructions on how you could win! Winners must be able to pick up their gifts at the Holiday Craftacular in Charlottesville on 12/13 and 12/14 at Cityspace.

Don't forget, tomorrow's a new day and a new gift. If you want to win Sue and Adell's clever craft, enter now!

Up for grabs: stoneware honey pot & spoon by life ware ceramics!

Into the crafter's kitchen! Day three of our pre-show giveaway features a playful honey pot and spoon handmade by Carla Pillsbury of life ware ceramics.

Known for her clean and simple ceramics, Carla created this stoneware jar with a hand-painted finish and matching ceramic spoon. If you win, you could use to store any variety of sweeteners, syrups, or kitchen staples this holiday season!


Click here for instructions on how you could win! Winners must be able to pick up their gifts at the Holiday Craftacular in Charlottesville on 12/13 and 12/14 at Cityspace.

Don't forget, tomorrow's a new day and a new gift. If you want to win Carla's sweet gift, enter now!

Win a fused glass pendant by Dark Hollow Stained Glass!

With lots of holiday parties on your horizon, this is the perfect time to check out the elegant fused glass jewelry and home decor by Jo Perez of Dark Hollow Stained Glass. And today only, you can enter to win this free-form pendant handmade by the artist herself!

Made with dichroic accents on textured iridescent and orange glass, complemented by argentum sterling silver bail, this piece is truly one of kind.


Click here for instructions on how you could win this beautiful piece of jewelry! Winners must be able to pick up their gifts at the Holiday Craftacular in Charlottesville on 12/13 and 12/14 at Cityspace.

Don't forget, tomorrow's a new day and a new gift. If you want to win Jo's sparkling work, enter now!

Win two naturally elegant candles by Capital City Candle!

Today's giveaway gift is TWO hand-blended, hand-poured soy candles by Robert Wade of Capital City Candle! His delightfully fragrant and earth-friendly products can be found in Richmond as well as our own Holiday Craftacular.

Check out his variety of fragrances below and catch him on 12/13 at Cityspace!

Click here for instructions on how you could win this festively-scented gift! Winners must be able to pick up their gifts at the Holiday Craftacular in Charlottesville on 12/13 and 12/14 at Cityspace.

And don't forget, tomorrow's a new day and a new gift. If you want to win these candles, enter now!

Our pre-show Gift Giveaway begins tomorrow!

Hey crafty peeps!

Tomorrow we'll kick off our 21-day giveaway of awesome handmade gifts by this year's artists! We'll give away one new item every day until our show begins on December 13th.

You could win fabulous crafts like these:

So check right back here and we'll see you soon!

2013 Craftacular Artisan Line-up!

We're so excited to announce this year's lineup of creative, crafty artisans who will be participating in this year's Holiday Craftacular! Check 'em out and mark your calendars for this celebration of local gift-makers!

Amy Schilling of Girls Day Out

jewelry and accessories with vintage-style components

Angel Shockley of Herb Angel

homegrown and handmade herbal products

Carla Pillsbury of life ware

clean and simple ceramics

Cary Oliva of ByCary

cards, coasters, photography and paper goods

Chad VanPelt of Chainmail by Chad VanPelt

handmade chainmail jewelry and accessories

Christopher Purcell of Purcell Toys

handcrafted wooden toys

Clare Waite of Ewe-phoria

stylish knits for wee ones

Corry Blanc of Blanc Creatives

hand forged and carved kitchen accessories

Deborah Connolly of Te Adora Knits

hand-knit, hand-felted bags and accessories

Jo Perez of Dark Hollow Stained Glass

stained glass and dichroic glass jewelry

Katarzyna Borek of Katarzyna Borek

hair accessories and fascinators inspired by nature

Ken Nagakui of PotteryStudio Karematsu

hand-built and wood-fired functional pottery

Lindsey Mears of Lindsey Mears

handcrafted bags and books from vintage goods

Meg Holley of Meg's KnitShit

knit hats, yarn beards, infinity scarves & more

Nancy Hopkins of Silver Muse Studio

handcrafted sterling silver jewelry and accessories

Priya Narasimhan of Priya Means Love

organics for bath and body

Rachael Kesler Palm of Joie de Vivre Calligraphy

custom calligraphy cards, invitations, decorative seasonal pieces

Robert Wade of Capital City Candles

soy candles

Rose Valentino of Rosalba Valentino Designs

original couture women's clothing and accessories

Roslyn Nuesch of Two Owls Pottery

functional pottery for your home

Sonya Glasserkey of Glasserkey Designs

casual clothing for young children inspired by simple lines and classic shapes

Sue Covington and Adell Proctor of Robin Lane Home

furniture and home goods

Tavia Brown of taviametal

distinct jewelry in sterling, gold and titanium

Victoria Horner of Victoria Horner Creative Handbags

structured bags from exquisite fabrics