One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale 2013

I checked out the One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale today. Believe it or not, it's actually my very first time (I know! How is that possible?!) However, I have attended the spring show before. Very glad to finally have the chance : )

A mini ice rink!

We got to the Direct Energy Centre at 10am, that was when it opened. Thinking to be there early and beat the crowd. How wrong was I - it was actually pretty busy already, there was a line up of people waiting to go in!! So great to see! People supporting locally handmade stuff!

There was so much to see, do and to eat/sample (the flavours area). I love to check out the Rising Stars area. I, somewhat feel close/relatable to the artisans there, since I too have my own creations: Hello! Stuff and would one day love to be a vendor. Check out my Hello! Stuff Etsy store here.

I really had a great time, and will try to go back before it ends. The show started Nov. 28 and will run until December 8. It's definitely worth checking out. A great place to do ALL your Christmas shopping! Take a look at some of my favourite stuff I saw at the show below. To those lucky winners who won tickets from my giveaway, don't forget to share your fav too! To everyone, make sure to share your experience of the show through social media, with #OOAKX13.

Engine No. 9 Vintage Ties
- love the silk-screened designs, and how it's placed/incorporated into the ties pattern! Especially the Converse All Star kicks hanging over the strip - very cool!!

 

Adorably Surly
- fun hand made, hand stitched, hand puppets!

 

Felt Factory
-interesting ... : )

 

Art by Erin Rothstein
- love her work, looks like photographs but they're paintings and drawings!

The Mefits

Becca Wallace Photography

- love the subject matters and colours = FUN!! 

 

Forest & Waves

One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale - Tickets Giveaway!

I know, eventhough Spring had arrived, it doesn't really feel like it out there. But maybe this will help. The One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale (OOAKS) will be happening next week from March 27-31 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place in Toronto.

Come and meet over 450 artisans, shop local and take home some very cool one of a kind handmade stuff! And for the very first time, Etsy had partnered with OOAKS and will showcase over 30 new and  emerging Etsy artisans in its own Etsy section. How cool is that?! The show would be such a great opportunity for them! For those who's not familliar with Etsy - they're an online marketplace where you can buy handmade or vintage items. I will definitely stop by and support my etsy community.

BTW, not sure if you guys know - I am pretty crafty myself and I do have my own creations: Hello! stuff. It's fun, cool graphic t-shirts & accessories. Go check out my etsy shop or even better, support and make a purchase! : )

Alright, it's giveaway time! The nice people from OOAKS have given me 10 pairs of tickets to give out = 10 winners! There TWO easy ways to enter, and 3 possible entries into the draw.

1. Facebook: Simply click "like" on the OOAKS tickets giveaway post at David Chiu Stuff. A bonus entry if you share it on your wall. While you're there, why not leave a comment too as to why you would like to attend the show: )

2. Leave a comment on the blog post below telling my why you would like to attend the show.

Rules: Open to readers in the GTA only. 10 readers will be randomly chosen, each will get a pair of tickets to attend the OOAKS. Giveaway ends Tuesday, March 26 at 6pm EST. Check back on my David Chiu Stuff Facebook page that evening to see if you're one of the winner. Good luck and happy shopping!