IMPORTANT UPDATE: Now Accepting Applications

The DC Craft Mafia is pleased to announce a call to Artists and Crafters for its annual craft fair, The UnUsual Suspects Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival, to be held November 1, 2008 (PLEASE NOTE this important date change). Deadline for applications is September 28, 2008. Click here to apply or here for the vendor FAQ. The event will be held at The Anastasi Room at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, 5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda, Md.

Over 50 vendors will be chosen to feature a wide selection of handcrafted gifts in all price ranges, from bath and body care items, glass art and home decor, fine art and photography, clothing and handbags, toys, paper goods, accessories and artisan jewelry.

Apply today!

Glitteryblue Featured DC Designer

DCCM designer Shelley White of Glitteryblue has been selected to represent the Nation's Capitol for the next Shecky's Girls Night out Event when it returns Sept. 16-18 to DAR Constitution Hall. She will be featured as their "Lust of the Day"and in their email "Hot Picks" newsletter. For tickets and more info please visit http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com.
Shop up to 50 emerging designers on sale and sip delicious complimentary cocktails and beverages. Must be 21 to enter! Hope to see you there!

New Blood, Plus This Year's Show

DC Craft Mafia has new blood! We are super excited to introduce our newest members. Amy of Oblinaknit, Shelley of Glittery Blue, Beth of Polly Scoots & Renee of Ugly Kitty.

Our members recently got together to discuss this year's craft show. Crafty folks, be on the look out for applications very soon! We plan to hold it at The Bethesda Fire & Rescue Squad (The Anastasi Room) just like last year.
Come see us & our crafty friends at our show! More info to follow...


Back Row: Erica, Amy, Shelley, Beth
Front Row: Regina, Michael & Shayne
Not Pictured: Renee

This SATURDAY!!!

The DC Craft Mafia is proud to host "The UnUsual Suspects Holiday Craft Show" Saturday November 3rd from 12-8PM at 5020 Battery Ln in Bethesda. The show will take place in a great space & will be filled wtih crafty people from across the country! We are thrilled to host many of our fellow Mafia members including Louisville CM, Pittsburgh CM & members of Richmond, Wilmington & Charm City Craft Mafias. There will be $1 door prize tickets available that will benefit the Washington Humane Society. We will also have FREE gift wrapping available! See our door prizes and the AWESOME crafty vendors at DC CRAFT MAFIA.

Another Fine Day!

Art4Ever and BeadJewelryShopgirl had another fine day at the Ballston Arts + Crafts Market. The last and final market will be in October 8! Don't miss this last chance to see DC Craft Mafia in this venue.