Nestled in and among the tall shade trees at Shupp's Grove Antique Market in Addamstown, PA you'll find Crafty By Nature, a monthly craft gathering featuring local shops and artists. This beautiful, park like setting is the perfect backdrop for the lovely handmade pieces you'll find. It's a great way to enjoy the outdoors and to meet artists who create lovely and thoughtful pieces.
Pamela Flapper Hat by Like Clochework $40.00I traveled about an hour to get there and it was well worth the trip! I've known about Crafty By Nature since it's first week, over a year ago. I was scheduled to have a space there last June but we got rained out and by the time July rolled around, I was holding my brand new baby boy! So, this was my first trip there and the weather was wonderful this time around.
Crafty By Nature is the brainchild of Alex, owner of Hello Bluebird in West Reading, PA. That's a whole 'nother blog post, people! Too much coolness in that shop to speak of now!
Birds ponytail holder set by Peachy Tuesday - $8.00July 4th really felt like the perfect day to visit Crafty By Nature. What better way to celebrate the freedoms that our country allows us than by meeting and supporting fellow indie artists? These are the folks living the American dream of making your own way and following your passions to make a comfortable living for you and your family.
It was inspiring to see that so many artists brought their families along with them! Behind almost every booth was a little playgroup, girls making their own artwork, strollers holding sleeping babies or a group of little kids playing tug of war. It was such a family affair, which was so appealing to me. It really speaks to the laid back "personality" of this event. All are welcome, creativity and energy abound!
Vintage book journal by The Fancy Lamb - $16.00I met some "web friends" there in person and had a lovely stroll with the kids through all the crafty goodness. We also enjoyed browsing the antique and thrifty section of Shupp's Grove. Fresh squeezed lemonade and hand spun milk shakes finished off our wonderful, sunny day.
Hammered botanical pendant by Laylabelle - $39.00I highly recommend a trip to Crafty By Nature if you're in the area. It's a must see of the spring and summer season here in Lancaster County.
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5 comments:
What a nice post about CBN! Thank you. Maybe you can join us next Month with your family:)? My girls did have a fun time and it really made the day more memorable having them there.
great post!! i was there, just to shop though. sorry I missed you!!
Great post. I will be there in August and hoping the weather and atmosphere are just as wonderful.
I'm hoping to get back in August when my hubby will be in town to help with the kids so that I can do some shopping!
We all need to wear name tags so that we can recognize each other if we're just there shopping! "Hello, My Name is Jenny. And I love handmade goodies."
:)
That sounds fun!
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