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Featured Buyer: Lisa Butterworth of BUST Magazine
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BUST and Lisa Butterworth

This week’s Featured Buyer is Lisa Butterworth, associate editor of BUST magazine, which has been spreading the good word of craft for years. Every issue features DIY projects galore and handmade products to score, with indie businesses and Etsy sellers taking center stage. BUST’s Holiday Craftacular is one of the biggest handmade fairs of the year, and this season it’s going global with events in London and L.A. in addition to the ever-poppin’ N.Y.C. edition. 2008’s Craftacular is just around the corner and they’re accepting submissions now for vendors in all three cities. Go to BUST.com to find out more!

Ever since my grandma taught me how to crochet when I was little, I’ve been hooked on handmade. (But what I’ve learned from my crafting endeavors is that other people do it way better, and I should just stick to writing.) Luckily, my job at BUST lets me write about crafting, choose DIY tutorials, and spend hours poring over products on blogs, web sites, and, of course, Etsy to find the very best in the world of craft. Not to mention I get to shop my heart out every year at Bust’s Holiday Craftacular and meet all the awesome people who make the goodies I love so much.
 
Last year we nearly blew the top off New York City’s Metropolitan Pavilion, there was so much handmade awesomeness going on (even the crafty queen of quirk, Amy Sedaris had a table). Since the Craftacular offers a representation of all kinds of handmade, I’ve tried to pick a similar sampling. Here are items from some of my all-time favorite Craftacular vendors and crafters we’ve featured in the pages of BUST.
 
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I love these cards from BowandArrow. I buy a pack every year just to have them on hand. (And the gal working the letterpress is just as sweet as her designs.)

 

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Whether cheeky or bold, a Brookadelphia necklace makes a statement. This one is especially timely, no?

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Lois Aronow aka misslo's handthrown porcelain just kills me. It’s so pretty I want to eat it up, let alone what’s being served!

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Every hall should be decked with one of MyImaginaryBoyfriend’s Jolly Roger ornaments.

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Fascinators are all the rage, and this lovely yellow hairpiece by GiantDwarf is one of the most original I’ve seen. Hello cocktail party!

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I got a pair of these simple (and ridiculously affordable!) earrings last year from amyetsy, and they’re in my ears more often than not cause they go with every outfit.

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I’ve had my eye on Supayana designer Yana Gorbulsky since BUST featured the sewing superstar way back in 2006. That said, I wish this dress was part of my wardrobe.

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If BUST held a Craftacular in New Zealand, TrixieDelicious would no doubt sell her wares there. We featured her Ramones plate in the mag last year, but I’m totally lusting for this 7 deadly sins coffee/tea set. I love the smell of gluttony in the morning.

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I love the retro-rificness of TrixieandRadar’s Help Me Rhonda Decoupaged clock. What time is it? Time for a blow-out!

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These letterpressed notecards from tarahogan are almost too cute to write on.

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This handmade cutie from LittleFlowerDesigns is just my cuppa tea.

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sproutonline's Orbit Ring is outta this world. I want one of these gorgeous babies for every finger!


Don't forget! 2008’s Craftacular is just around the corner and they’re accepting submissions now for vendors in New York, Los Angeles and London. Go to BUST.com to find out more!

For more shopping ideas, our Featured Buyer series is quite impressive! Do some digging, my friend!

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Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. dogties

Amazing Items.
BUST Rocks too!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. Studio618

Cool picks. I really like the texture on the bowl and plate set.

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. florriemitton

love them all!!!....very cool cups x

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. HomemadeZen

love the bird earrings

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:09 p.m. cynthiacallan

Wonderful selection of artisans.

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:19 p.m. fatamerican

Love that 30's hair piece!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. BeadsInTheBelfry

ooh that orbit ring is fantastic!!!!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. TheSingingBird

thanks for spreading Handmade news and love! :)

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:41 p.m. PoPkO

Hey where did you get that ring youre wearing?

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:41 p.m. ThanksItsVintage

Oh wow I love that clock! Fantastic!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:42 p.m. FlimsyKitten

i want some of those bird earrings! they really do look like they'd go with ANYTHING.

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. spaceoddities

great picks!! that hairpiece is gorgeous!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. myzoetrope

So awesome! Nice picks!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. belaluna

Very cool stuff! And BUST magazine is the best! I've been a reader for very many years now.

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. EJPcreations

the orbit ring is great!!!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:08 p.m. cookiesandcreme

awesome picks...really LUV that dress from Supayana, SO PRETTY!!! <3. xo

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:11 p.m. nickandnessies

Love the choices-- esp. the clock and vote necklace! Bust is my favorite magazine! :)

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. Krystyna81

amazing finds...I have to go heart some new shops! Thank you Lisa for being an excellent buyer...

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:27 p.m. cyan721

Great Fines! I just have to check all of them out.

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. lulustudio

Love that there is a Craftacular for us westcoasters....The 30's fascinator is right up my alley!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. lbutterworth

hey popko, i got that ring at a little store that i can't remember the name of in carroll gardens in brooklyn. i'm not even sure who made it but it's one of my faves! so glad you guys like the picks, it was soooo hard to narrow down from so much great stuff!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:37 p.m. BRadleyBB

Excellent picks!vI have much love for Bust! (heads up though, when you click the link to TrixieDelicious's shop it takes you to TrixieandRadar’s shop.)

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. notmoira

GREAT picks!!! You make me want to spend so much money!!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:47 p.m. blacksheepbeads

Fantastic picks - found several new favorites! :)

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. katelynjane

Beautiful choices! I really love those dishes!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. tarahogan

Thank so much for featuring INK+WIT. The Bust fest last year was great!!!!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. elizabethwrenvintage

love, love, looovvvve it all. thank you for this article!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. ravenwren

I have got to find Bust! I'll be heading to the bookstore tonight to buy my first copy! Great selection of items and so much fun to read why you like them!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. sillylittlelady

Love that flower mug! And the vote necklace! I am so glad I have already voted, takes some stress off

Oct. 29, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. LoveDogCardCompany

Bust is my most favorite magazine!!!

Great picks, love that decoupage clock.
xo

Oct. 29, 2008 at 4:12 p.m. Chillionaire

ah Lisa, you have such great taste :)
See you at the Craftangular!!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. CutieDynamite

That decoupaged clock is fab!!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. novadesigns

Very nice picks!
I'm a little jealous of your job :o)

Oct. 29, 2008 at 7:10 p.m. alisastar

I would to be wearing the vote necklace right now.

Oct. 29, 2008 at 8:35 p.m. thePinkAcorn

great taste girl. i love that dress too.

Oct. 29, 2008 at 9:05 p.m. olivebrown

great picks!
...& thanks for the link to amy's etsy interview.
(strangers with candy was the best!)

Oct. 29, 2008 at 9:28 p.m. mullishmuse

that mug set kills me, in the most wicked kind of way!

Oct. 29, 2008 at 9:44 p.m. nat1489

I love these items! Brookadelphia and Trixiedelicious are both favorites of mine. Nice picks!!!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 12:38 a.m. themermaidsbraid

there are so many creative people at etsy, very humbling...

Oct. 30, 2008 at 1:10 a.m. pogoshop

Amazing Etsy finds! I love the ... sins cups and the mini deer notes. Misslo's porcelain is gorgeous. Where but Etsy could you find such a wonderful collection of whimsey?

Oct. 30, 2008 at 1:28 a.m. KalliopeJewelry

Stunning and beautiful items, you have excellent taste, Lisa! I've been a BUST reader and fan for over 8 years, your mag rocks!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 6:31 a.m. hannahwalkerjeweller

I think everyone should be wearing the VOTE necklace, not only is it lush, but its relavent too.

Oct. 30, 2008 at 6:42 a.m. francescamurray

i want them all, please x

Oct. 30, 2008 at 9:05 a.m. BlackStar

Great picks. The handthrown porcelain is gorgeous!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. sweetpepita

LittleFlowerDesigns' work is so beautiful!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. KreatedbyKarina

Absolutely LOVE the earrings!! BUST is a magazine that ROCKS!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 10:33 a.m. jurphy

The porcelain dishes are gorgeous and don't get me started on the anenome tea cup! Beautiful choices!!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. kittyanydots

cool list!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 1:48 p.m. Thinkoutsidethebox

OMG! That plate and bowl by Misslo..is just scrumptious..as are the fabulous 7 deadly sins cups...I think I ..well I know I need a pair of those birdie hoops!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. kachingdesign

I love Bust!

Oct. 30, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. kaoruwerk

Bust magazine is amazing. Great list, and I'm in love with the headpiece.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 1:20 a.m. mmarielle

Great list. Lois Aronows ceramics ARE to die for. Don't know if I can ever look at a flowered hairpiece the same way after last project runway :( BTW Any chance of BUST coming to Seattle?

Oct. 31, 2008 at 1:35 a.m. sarindajones

Love the bowl and plate combo..... very tactile.

Nov. 1, 2008 at 8:17 p.m. minouxjewelry

All the pottery picks are incredible!
Did anyone catch Amy Sedaris, I think on the Chelsea Lately show? She had a handmade felt vagina model that she was using for a demo on cleanliness. I died.
Thought she was kidding about her craft sales, but I guess not. What was she selling at the Craftacular?

Nov. 1, 2008 at 10:42 p.m. ImASmartyPants

The Rossette Fascinator is fantastic! How great would that have looked with some of Kenley's (Project Runway)clothes from this season? I have to have one!

Nov. 15, 2008 at 8:18 p.m. blackbird72

fabulous!

Nov. 19, 2008 at 6:49 p.m. LeBoutique

super cute stuff!

Nov. 27, 2008 at 2:43 p.m. bashayer

amazing items! thanks

Dec. 3, 2008 at 11:38 p.m. jwstyle


I love the Decoupaged clock

Dec. 26, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. livingstonandporter

I love all the goods listed. Have recently been picking up BUST magazine in the bookstore and I LOVE IT...Must subscribe. APpreciate the support for ETSY!

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