Craft Attack, 2008, official photographer

Hello, my name is Danielle, I am the official photographer today. That was my introduction to over 100 vendors on Saturday at Craft Attack - an art fair held in Charlotte with a smorgishborg of etsy artists. I got to capture it all. Officially. The good news for me is that I landed 14 new clients! I love etsy (THE website for handmade goodies like jewelry, art, photography, baby stuff).
This photo of earrings, bracelets and necklaces are from Betsy at The Foundling. I actually bought earrings from her two or so years ago at The Handmade Market, in Raleigh. Her stuff is just TOO cool. http://www.thefoundling.com/
Jennifer was kind enough to give me the toy on the left - isn't it cool? I really admire people who are creative by sewing. And I really wish I would learn to sew so I TOO could make stuff. http://handmadesuffs.etsy.com/
cool handmade stuffed toysOk, the lady behind Hardy Har Har was like a mad genius. She had names/stories for each one of her handmade characters. I wanted one of these guysbecause they were just SO DIFFERENT and hip and odd and fantastic, but decided to get this amazing orange and green scarf instead. GOD, i am boring. http://hardyharhar.etsy.com/super cool dudesThese beautiful necklaces (and an orange two layered fabulous necklace that I now proudly own) were handmade by Skivika: http://skivika.etsy.com/
These two necklaces I just knew would photograph well on the mossy rock wall - check out how the moss actually matches the greenish beading. http://karma711.etsy.com/cool necklaces by MorganI recognized these crocheted toys from the Charlotte Baby and Child gift photoshoot last April. Happy Whosits are super sweet! http://happywhosits.etsy.com/Happy Whosits This jewelry (by Kim) was so amazing and colorful. I think she is known for her metal bangles pictured in the front. http://beadsnbanglesbykim.etsy.com/bangles and beads by KimThis company name was "Two Women and a Saw" which is really similar to "two men and a truck". So, check out Chris and Peg's stuff at http://www.twowomenandasaw.com/wooden hanging art I snagged the coolest metal and jade flower ring for Joanna from Lori Mabe - and I loved this blue cameo necklace too. And last, but not least, my friend Rebecca - who told me about Craft Attack. More of her FABULOUS handmade bags (and her modeling isnt bad either) at http://zoebags.etsy.com/zoe bags are the best handmade handbags EVERThere was also one handmade soap and lotion vendor: (and lipbalm and muscle rub!)Faerie Made Soaps. They smelled soooo yummy - my favorite was the lavender rose. fancy soapsHere are two random photos I took, so interesting:buttonsjesus art