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May 12, 2013

Philly Gets Crafty {East Passyunk Avenue’s Crafty Balboa}

My first weekend visit to East Passyunk Avenue was awesome. In addition to sampling yummy food during the Flavors of the Avenue event (more on that later!), my family & I got to experience Crafty Balboa, a South Philly craft show. It was a beautiful day & a great supplement to the food festival. I was amazed with how many talented artists the Philadelphia area has to offer!

East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

There were all types of vendors at the show – from accessories, to paper goods, to jewelry, to dog treats – it was endless! Check out some of the things that caught my eye . . .

Betsy Ann Paper at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Betsy Ann Paper Recipe Cards at the East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Adorable watercolor paper goods by Betsy Ann Paper

Anna Beau earrings at the East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Anna Beau Jewelry at the East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Pretty handmade jewelry by Anna Beau Designs

Spruce Avenue Design & Illustration Philly skiyline onesie at the East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Philadelphia skyline onesie by Spruce Avenue Design & Illustration

Masters of None Philadelphia laser cut zip code keychains at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Laser cut Philly zip code keychains by Masters of None

Old Blood necklaces at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Unique jewelry by Old Blood Designs

Pupcakes booth at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Pupcakes dog treats at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

The cutest treats & accessories for your pets by Pupcakes Bits & Pieces

Moxie House Paper Goods cards at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Gorgeous greeting cards by Moxie House Paper Goods

Milkshake Crafts at the East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Super unique & whimsical creations by Milkshake Crafts

Black Heart Letter Press Philadelphia coasters at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Bright Philly coasters by Black Heart Letterpress

Superdeduper illustrations at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Superdeduper French bulldog art at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Fun pet illustrations by Superdeduper

Frankadelphia Philly notecards at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Frankadelphia Ben Franklin print at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Awesome Philly inspired gifts by Frankadelphia

Porl Handmade Love & Found hand dyed scarves at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Stunning hand dyed cotton scarves by Porl Handmade

Rachelink Philly cards at East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Fab Philly cards & illustrations by Rachelink

East Passyunk Avenue Crafty Balboa Craft Fair / Her Philly

Crafty Balboa was an awesome experience. I have been shopping on Etsy for most gift giving purposes the past few years, so the fair was great for adding some more shops to my rotation. I will definitely be hitting up some local Philly artists for my next few gifts!

Do you own anything from these talented Philadelphia artists? Any new shops or Etsy stores you have to recommend? xx

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