Handmade Market Chicago

2017 just started, so why not join us at The Empty Bottle for the New Year! Get a little shopping done ✵ - Grab a meal ✵✵ - Sip a drink ✵✵✵ - Hang out ✵✵✵✵ - Catch the local vibe ✵✵✵✵✵ Have a tasty treat at Bite cafe and a quenching drink at The Empty Bottle. Works for us! We're getting pumped just thinking about it. :-) Handmade Market Chicago is a unique event to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade. More than 30 amazing sellers will be on the premises! Each event is held on the second Saturday of every month, from the months of October - April. noon to 4:00 PM free admission to the public 21+ and parents with kids (same goes for sellers) Parking: Street Transit: #49 Western bus - http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/busroute.aspx?RouteId=198 Transit Chicago - http://www.transitchicago.com/ The Empty Bottle starts serving at noon, so feel free to shop with mimosas in hand. (We do encourage relaxed shopping.) You can also grab brunch at the tasty Bite Café next door. Markets include funky jewelry, knitted items, clothing, baked goods, handbags, paper crafts, skincare and more. Featuring: 3 to 5 Apothecary by Carlie Merkle ~ handmade, organic body products made with 3-5 ingredients. I believe there is no need for extra additives when the most simple ingredients can work magic for your health and body. Bezel and Thread by Janna Weddle ~ I am inspired by the geometric and linear elements found in architecture and Art Deco design. I use copper, brass, and silver along with stones such as Jasper and Agate to create a collection of bold handcrafted jewelry. ~ http://www.bezelandthread.com Blue Violet Candles by Peggy Boyd ~ high quality unforgettable soy wax candles made with all natural soy wax, top quality fragrance oils and each are hand crafted individually Butterfly Slippers Handmade Creations by Jatare Barrett ~ Beautiful handmade journals from old books, recycled magazines, paper from around the world and creative one of a kind thrift store necktie combinations to create tie couture. ~ https://www.etsy.com/shop/butterflyslippers CristinKis by Khrystyna Kis ~ Damsel In This Dress Designs by Heather Flett ~ Cool stuff for women who don't need to be rescued, purses, totes, bags, and more. ~ http://www.shecrafts.com Debbie's Designs by Deborah Solomon ~ Handmade sterling silver jewelry with precious and semi-precious stones. Design Delights Ltd by Linda Sue Collins ~ Treasure chest of handcrafted gemstone jewelry featuring semi-precious stone, amber, pearl, shell, crystal, glass, wood, leather, fiber, sterling silver, & more! ~ http://www.sites.google.com/site/designdelightsltd Drawn with Fire (Drawnwithfire.com) by Steve Baltrukonis ~ A new twist on the classic aesthetic of pyrography, from western-themed wood-burns to artisan-crafted black-light placards, Drawn with Fire has art for any taste. ~ http://drawnwithfire.com FLOWERSRUNWILD by Tianna Skordilis ~ Nature inspired photographs transferred onto canvas. Each print is handmade and unique! ~ http://etsy.com/shop/flowersrunwild GretchenC Studio by Gretchen Colavito ~ Original beaded jewelry hand sewn with needle and thread, inspired by Tribal Art, Couture fashion, the Victorian Era, and Belle Epoque Eras. ~ http://www.gretchenc.com House of Puff by Beatriz Andrade ~ Handmade 100% soywax candles. ~ https://www.etsy.com/shop/houseofpuff Kasia Kleszko (Kasia Kleszko Creative) by Kasia Kleszko ~ Handmade stationary and gifts, unique and high-quality greeting cards for many occasions, handmade gifts like wine charms, paracord bracelets, fabric flower hair clips, etc. ~ http://kasiakleszko.com Kinetic Ferment Co. by Michael Lunsford ~ Small batch, fermented foods including fruit and vegetable vinegars, miso, kimchi, and sauerkraut, handcrafted in the heart of Chicago. ~ http://kineticfermentco.com LuDesigns Creations by Lucy Clasen ~ Silver smith, lapidary, leather, stamped and beaded jewelry, some fiber art and greeting cards, offering items for males as well. ~ http://www.ludesignscreations.etsy.com LUKETTI (Luketti handcrafted jewelry) by Claudia Darak ~ Handmade jewelry, working with different materials using silver, copper, steel wire, and recycled material. I am always making new things to have a variety of fresh designs to choose from. ~ http://www.luketti.com made by Q (MADEbyQ) by Lindsey Quaglio ~ Eco friendly handmade goods. Reuse..Recycle…Rethink ~ http://madebyq.etsy.com MiBolsa (Mibolsa) by Judi Kickel ~ Durable upholstery fabrics of mixed color, pattern, and texture to create pleasing designs in my one of a kind messenger bags, totes, and wall hangings. ~ http://mibolsa.etsy.com Omnii Shop: Zen Chemist by Sarah Banas ~ Combining science, metaphysics, and zen to create intention candles. ~ http://omniishop.com/shop/zenchemist Organicabylaura by Laura Garza ~ Metal handmade jewelry art, the metals are formed to be a natural part of the stones selected. ~ http://organicabylaura.com Pure Principles by Cheryl McSherry ~ Skin care using organic botanicals, herbs, and oils without the use of any chemicals, additives, or toxic ingredients. ~ http://pureprinciples.com Queen LB by Lilia Balan ~ Queen LB can make your life Luxurious & Beautiful, can make you feel like a wonderful woman in your heart and everyone's eyes, a unique woman in your man's life. ~ http://facebook.com/queen.lbb rj studio inc. by Rashida Autmon ~ Handmade jewelry, stationery, and accessories. ~ http://www.rjstudioinc.com Set Fire To It by Ryanne Maldonado ~ Functional pottery and ovenware, individually handcrafted to bring beauty into the simple moments of everyday life. ~ http://setfiretoit.com sheCards (SheCards) by Rebecca Ogle ~ Unique greeting cards with an aesthetic ranging from 1950's vintage to futuristic punk princess to everything in-between http://etsy.com/shop/sheCards stephXstitch (Stephxstitch) by Stephanie Rohr ~ Cross stitch is cool again! I use this traditional method to create one-of-a-kind, sassy and subversive art that is cheeky, fun, and still beautiful to look at. ~ https://www.etsy.com/shop/stephXstitch SunshineIsHappiness by Susan Lechner ~ Oil hand painted magnets, canvas boards, coasters and prints. Some are sweet, some are whimsical, but all are created to bring you warmth and happiness. ~ http://www.facebook.com/sunshineishappiness The Drunken Cherry by Irina Goldberg ~ Unique cupcakes made by hand, using high quality ingredients, offered in seasonal varieties. A blast of booze here and there means you don't have to choose between a cupcake and a cocktail, now you can have both in one adorable package. ~ http://annagoldberg.net/about Tiddleywink Toffee (Tiddleywink Toffee The Thin English Delight) by Laurie Norris ~ Single handmade batches of the Thin English Delight has a very thin toffee base slathered in milk or dark chocolate covered with various toppings, sure to please everyone's pallet ~ http://tiddleywinktoffee.com upsydoozy (Upsy-doozy) by Alice Van Housen ~ Handmade art hats from upcycled materials including household linens, clothing, upholstery samples, ties, belts, and scarves. ~ http://upsydoozy.com