The Littlest Bean

The Littlest Bean's work is driven by a curiosity about color, shape and texture. Using randomly cut fabrics, intricately cut felt, and an assortment of found media, artist Jen Menkhaus, creates one-of-a-kind accessories.

Each piece is carefully hand-cut without a template, hand-stitched and embroidered. Jen notes that she loves it when her work makes someone else as happy as it makes her.

Let Jen's artwork inspire a smile at the Spring Thing on Saturday, May 21st!

Tsai Fi

Tsai-fi (pronounced sci-fi), a collection of twisted but adorably, cute artwork was launched five years ago as a creative outlet for artist Kimberly Tsai.

Kimberly is inspired by daydreams and her own world of make believe. The world of tsai-fi was created to be an escape from everyday life, so her love of fantasy movies is a huge influence for the art. The other two major inspiration areas include popular Asian culture and Kim's everyday life experiences.

Yep. Tsai Fi and her incredible artwork will be at at the DC Craft Mafia Spring Thing on Saturday, May 21st. Come say HI!

Fuzzy Mug

FuzzyMug‘s Brooke Behnken is a professional graphic designer, business owner and a HUGE animal lover. When she’s not creating custom pet portraits, she volunteers her time and design know-how to local animal shelters.

Her own four cats and three dogs were her inspiration for FuzzyMug and they are often coerced (with many treats and promises of long hikes in the woods) to pose for Brooke’s portrait ideas.

Catch FuzzyMug at the DC Craft Mafia's Spring Thing on May 21st!

Lucky Dog Animal Rescues Joins the Spring Fling!

Great news, crafters and craft-lovers! DC's own, Lucky Dog Animal Rescue joins the DC Craft Mafia's Spring Thing on May 21st!

So, whataya say we hold a raffle for them? They'll hang out with us, share some information and host a raffle, where all ticket sales will benefit their organization. Best of all, they'll have plenty of lovable dogs at the event looking for their forever homes! So, if your looking to adopt and adorable companion, now's a perfect time!

Exhibitors: If you would like to donate a small item (no more than $20) to the raffle on September, please contact the DC Craft Mafia for more info. This is completely voluntary, folks! No pressure at all.

Vendor List (AND more) is Up!

Wow! We have so much awesome stuff in store for YOU at the frist-ever DC Craft Mafia Spring Thing on Saturday, May 21st!

The official vendor list has been added to the website, plus check out who we have performing that day: Dave Tieff, front man of the late Laughing Colors AND Snakehead Run with their original take on old-time acoustic blues.

Not only that but the well-known food truck, Merlindia's own Fojol Brothers will be parked alongside the Spring Thing tents ... serving up their unique brand of Indian/Ethiopian mobile cuisine.

It's gonna be a glorious day of crafts, music and food. Come and join us!