Crafty Bastards

A couple of weeks ago Rhett and I went to the Crafty Bastards show again. This year was interesting because we had a big rainstorm the night before and the show took place on a dirt parking lot. So, um, it was a bit muddy. Had we known (I knew parking lot, but I figured asphalt), we would have not worn leather clogs and breathable sneakers. But we didn't know. And had we known we parked in a private lot and had to nearly beg the concierge to let us out of the parking lot, we would have picked a different place to park. But we didn't know. Regardless, we had a good time. Hopefully next year will be better. Here's what we saw:

These super cute wire art pieces from The Colorful Berry. They are wire covered in crochet!


I loved these pretty little pouches from Leah Quilts.


This interesting style of art from Brian Gubicza. So geometric! And they're similar to this fun sticker-by-number book Rhett won at church (don't ask).


Some super cute rubber stamps from Felicette.


I thought these were clever: fabric embellished with embroidery. From the Merriweather Council.


UGH! My favorite jewelry (jewelry I'd consider buying) doesn't have a place to view it! The Lost Time Collective website is under construction. Tears.


How cool is this bracelet from the Treeline and Tide? They get two pictures because I also love their men's stuff, like the tie clip.




Of course we love anything pug, like this fancy guy from Ryan Berkley Illustration.


Oh, and these Brainstorm guys were back. I wish I had an empty wall for one of their prints!

Halloween

We did Halloween in three parts. First, ward Trunk or Treat. Second, carve the pumpkins. Third, Trick or Treating. This year, Ollie was a ghost (classic), and Rhett was a vending machine (classic Rhett).

Part 1: Trunk or Treat. I have to be honest: I hate these. The kids just walk around the loop about 20 times, getting far more candy than they'll ever eat. Oh well. But even I dressed up as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby. It was HARD to eat candy with that beard, but I managed. Rhett won "Best Kid's Costume" and he was beyond excited to get the prize: a Cold Stone Oreo ice cream cake. Because, you know, we all need more sugar.






Part 2: Carving Pumpkins. It's so nice that the kids can (mostly) do these on their own. Don't ask me about Chuck's. Apparently it's some crying video game thing?!




Part 3: Trick or Treating. Finally. Chuck stayed home and scared the trick-or-treaters at our house, while I took the boys around with Rhett's friend's family. Fun was had by all!