Hung Jury

Earlier this month the Crafty Crew spent two solid days poring over the 400 Crafty Bastards applications. Securing a spot at Crafty Bastards has become quite a challenge. With the number of applications increasing along with the skill level crafters are achieving, the process of narrowing the field down to the 100 available slots gets tougher every year. The first year, we were able to take almost everyone. In 2005, about 1 out 2 made it. Last year the ratio changed to 1 out 3. This year, only 1 out of 4 applicants were selected as vendors.

To everyone who applied, but didn’t get accepted: Don’t be discouraged! So many of you are making really wonderful stuff! Keep developing your craft, making things you enjoy and sharing them with the world! Set up an Etsy shop. Get involved in the indie craft community. Place a free ad (or several) in the Crafty Bastards Classifieds. Apply to other craft fairs, shows and sales!

Speaking of other shows and sales, applications for Craftland in Providence, Rhode Island (8/31 deadline) are available. Don’t forget to apply!