Maven Fair last weekend was a blast. So much talent in one place! And a well-organized show, with great gift bags for customers, and freebies from sponsors BUST and CRAFT: magazines.

But you don’t have to take my word that it was an awesome show. Check out my friend Andrea’s very sweet post about my work from the show.

Also see what Andrea had to say about Raquelle of Pretty.Fun and Delia of Catholic Guilt (LOVE that name, by the way).

Andrea is a friend and fellow jewelry maker I met through the Pleasanton Craft Mafia. She sells her beautiful jewelry on her website, Dreams and Jewelry and at craft shows. I’m glad she wrote about Raquelle and Delia, because they were in the upstairs room and since I was downstairs I didn’t get a chance to check out their work in person.

Another Craft Mafia member, Jeannine, had a table across the room from me. Jeannine makes really fun, funky, colorful beaded jewelry and uses vintage and recycled elements along with her own handcrafted metal pendants. You can see more of her work at Designs by a Hummingbird. *edited to add: Jeannine also has a post up about Maven, on her myspace blog with some great pictures!*

The booth next to me was Absentman Designs, sewn clothing and accessories made by Hanya. I liked one of her bags so much that I traded her for some of my earrings at the end of the show.

Those are just a few of many talented designers from Maven. Profiles of a lot of them are up on the Maven Fair blog.

The next Maven show will be around the holidays. In the meantime, the Pleasanton Craft Mafia is coming to San Jose for a show on Sunday, June 3rd. Check the PCM website for details!