WIN Tickets to check out One of a Kind Spring Show!

Hopefully by hearing that the One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale is coming up, we can say goodbye to winter very soon. I'm a big fan of the OOAKS - it's always such a fun show to check out, so many interesting handmade stuff. Plus, being a designer myself, I love supporting all the talented Canadian artisans & designers. If you get a chance, please go take a look at my creation: Hello! Stuff, click here to check out my etsy shop!

The One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale will be happening on March 25-29 at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto and it will be THE place to meet and shop from over 450 artisans, makers and designers from across Canada. It's time to shop for some great handmade stuff! For hours and ticket information, you can visit OOAK website here.

Some of the special features this year: The One of a Kind Etsy section, One of a Kind Craft Community of Canada and much more! Click here for all the features! Below are some of the work from artisans you can find at this year's show!

Dave Bradley Coat rack

Jennifer Moffat Plush dolls

Sam and Mahran Mansouri Wooden Bow ties

Jasmine and Ryan Wall Wedding card

Now, who want to go check out the OOAK Spring Show? I will be giving away TEN pairs of tickets! To enter, simply use the rafflecopter widget below. If you leave a comment, don't forget to include your email address. When you're visiting David Chiu's Stuff Facebook page, a LIKE to my page would greatly be appreciated. Ten winners will be randomly chosen with random.org and they will have 24 hours to reply back to my message/email. Please make sure that you will be able to attend the show happening in Toronto March 25-29. Transportation will not be included. Giveaway closes midnight March 11, 2015. Good luck!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

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 2013

If you're looking for a feeling of Spring or something do to this long weekend - The One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale is the place to be! It's happening at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place in Toronto from March 27 - 30, 2013. More info here. Also, you can check out my last posting here - where I also gave away 10 pairs of tickets to the show.

I was invited this past Wednesday morning to a Media preview breakfast. Avery yummy and great looking food provided from Toben - food by design. After that, I got to walk around and checked out the show.

Lots to do, see, and buy. Check out some of the items that caught my eyes: from my favourite things, great packaging, cool/fun ideas, yummy food, great looking booth/presentation, and overall - inspiring artisans. I included the artisans' link. All photos below taken by me. Enjoy!

Nugs and Tricia O

 Marmalade and Whiteout Workshop

Cedar Mountain and Wilk Watchworks

Greg Voisin Pottery and Electrik Kidz

Tealish and Monkey Butter

For those who love one of a kind stuff - it's definitely worth checking out! Meet 450 Artisans, shop local and buy handmades! It's also a great place to be inspire - being a designer, I was! Happy shopping!

New to the show this year, Etsy section! and Nesslee Illustrations

Creation Li

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!