Chicago Craft Mafia DIY Trunk Show Set 11/19

The DIY Trunk Show, featuring 129 area artists, presented by the Chicago Craft Mafia, is one of the longest-running indie, craft shows in Chicago, now in its ninth year. Admission is FREE. The DIY Trunk Show will partner with Wishcraft to provide a kids crafting area, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 4 and up. Complete artist list below. Free on-site workshops include Blue Buddha Boutique's earrings or zipper pull decorations (one per person). Free goody bags, including vendor products and coupons, will be given to the first 150 shoppers who make a purchase - first come, first served.

The DIY Trunk Show kicks off the holiday season, where thousands of shoppers can find one-of-a-kind, handmade, high-quality yet affordable items for all ages and genders, including jewelry of all types, clothing and t-shirts for adults and kids, bags and purses, stationery and paper products, housewares and lamps, ceramics, glassware and enamelware, fiber work and knitwear, photography, pet items, plush toys, candles, woodwork items, pens, wallets, soaps and body care products. Now in a larger location to accommodate more vendors, the DIY Trunk Show has built its reputation by supporting the Chicagoland craft community, encouraging emerging artists and crafters, and helping to promote local nonprofits and small businesses.

WHERE: Broadway Armory Park (Edgewater), 5917 N. Broadway (at Thorndale), Chicago, IL 60660 CTA accessible - Thorndale Red Line El stop and 36-Broadway bus; street parking; ADA accessible

WHEN: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (kids crafting activities from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

SPONSORS: Blue Buddha Boutique, CHIRP, chronicbabe.com, Edgewater Chamber of Commerce,Gapers Block, IndieMade, Illinois Artist's Group, Local First Chicago, 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman, Urban Folk Circuit, Wishcraft, and Yelp. http://diytrunkshow.com/sponsors/

SUPPORT: The 2011 DIY Trunk Show is made possible in part by an Etsy Team Grant - www.etsy.com

ARTIST/VENDORS: Artist summaries and product photos at http://diytrunkshow.com/artists/

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