We have many of Yookyoung's mugs (in different colors and with different line thicknesses) which we…read morelove. She is a passionate artist; it is clear that she takes pride in her work and loves what she does. Her plates and vases are equally beautiful! She can definitely charge much higher prices for her creations than she currently does (very affordable).

I saw this booth at the Make-It fair. I will be honest in stating that ceramics are a dime a dozen…read moreto me in terms of style unless something really unique screams out at me which was most of the booths at the Make-It fair. I did find that this and the other booths in the category were really nice. The prices were very good. I saw a human touch, lack of imperfections that initially attracts me from the browsing perspective just like the other ceramic booths. Basic earth ton designs. Nothing outside of the box.

This print shop is a god send for creative designers. She has such an amazing collection of papers…read moreand envelopes and letterpress printers to make designs that really stand out. She deals with mostly invitations and personal stationery herself, but for me, my designs for gift certificates and special promo items for my business clients could never be made by anyone else. Prices are great, communication is fast and detailed and the options this shop allows for me as a designer is outstanding. My favorite vendor for years now - I'll follow you to Langley or anywhere else you go!

This is where you want to buy paper! Beautiful quality, no tacky scrap-book stuff, all 8X11 sizes…read morefor easy printing AND so many great envelopes. They make their own pockets and folding cards which are like envelopments but better (and cheaper) and they have more envelope mixing and matching options too. Make sure you order well in advance if you need a volume of something for your wedding as many things are made to order. I also like the vibe here, they definitely aren't an in-your-face tulle filled wedding store. (Low gag-factor).

I saw this booth on the Friday at the Make-It art show at the PNE Forum last weekend. I actually…read moretried to hit this booth up originally on Thursday, however, due to time constraints I had to come back here first thing on Friday. This booth was always packed, therefore, navigating my way through was a bit of a challenge but eventually managed. The big deal is that she makes cards with funny sayings on them. The art itself is basic, however, if you're looking for a bit of odd humor, lots of F-bombs in the card and aren't that creative in the art department but looking for something unique...she is your gal. Everyone was smiles at her booth. Cards were very reasonably priced.

I saw this booth on Saturday of last week at the Make It craft exhibit. Hand crafted accessories…read more Clara made this cute scarf that was reasonably priced. Awesome lady at booth.

Everyone raves about Paper-Ya, which is a very nice paper store, but there's another paper art…read morestudio worth checking out on Granville Island. The Textile Context Studio carries beautiful handmade paper, albums, and cards, and features exhibits of paper arts and crafts by local artists. When I stopped in, the exhibit was of 3-D collages/cutouts called "Tunnel Books." Most were about the size of a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper or two, and were intricately cut out, folded, or glued into a standalone object. For each one, the idea, or joke, behind the piece was immediately obvious. They were very, very good. It's a small shop/studio, but the artist(s) work up front as they mind the place, and the woman who was there was very friendly. They don't have a website, but I think some of the exhibiting artists offer workshops and talks in conjunction with their shows. Sometimes they also sell papercrafting kits, so if you love paper, visit or call them up.

This is my new favorite store in Vancouver. I know, I know,…read moreit's not a new store. It's been around a long time. But it's new to me - and I FREAKIN' LOVE IT. I was wandering around Gastown the other day - I'm not often in the area, - and I stumbled upon this fabulous gift and card shop. It's small but wow, it packs a punch. I'm a sucker for stationery stores. I love greeting cards - the wittier, the more twisted, the better. I love funky household gift items (mostly for myself, truth be known!). I love fun tchotchkes that I can collect through the year and then put in my adult kids' Christmas stockings or give to them, out of the blue, to cheer them up. I love fun socks, clever games, colorful jigsaw puzzles, gorgeous wrapping papers and gift bags, Vancouver ornaments and Prosser art canvases. In other words, I love everything this store sells. They have a box that says "FREE" on it and it contains various items - all free. I got a small structured mylar-esque lunchbox that zippers up and has cute graphics of bike riders all over it. Totally new, with tags! I put all my purchases in it and carried it home, planning to give it to a friend who's a big bike enthusiast. SO nice. Another bonus is how incredibly nice the folks are who work here. As soon as I entered this place, I could see it was my kind of store, so I told the guy behind the counter that I love this store and I am going to be here a while (lol). He and I laughed and chatted and I browsed the store for a long, long time, getting a bunch of fun things along the way, chuckling at the funny (and some risqué) cards, admiring all the framing work they do (oh yeah, I should mention that they're essentially a framing shop!), and just loving everything about this fun shop.

What a great shop to find funny/unique cards and small gift items. The staff are wonderful and…read morekindly provided me with a Blue Jays balloon for my son. I come here for all of my birthday and other greeting cards.

Though I am sad to see Hach move away with all of it's wonderful Korean stationary, it's nice to…read morehave another cute design store take it's place. Small Wonder is the storefront for a quarterly magazine "for kids and their grownups." The store is a little sparse but has a few cards, soaps, gifts, toys, and some clothing to peruse. It seems like they carry local products, for the most part. I'm looking forward to peeking my nose in this little neighbourhood shop whenever I get the chance.

I saw these guys at this years Got Craft. a quarterly magazine for kids and their parents. Printed…read morein Canada on premium quality matte paper, each issue of Small Wonder includes several engaging segments for readers big and small. Readers will find recommendations for books, apps and products, engaging arts and craft activities, fun travel features, original stories, delicious recipes, and much more. In other words it's like a new aged 'zine. I purchased and fan'd their line.

Make it show is one of the largest Christmas craft fair in Vancouver!…read more I enjoyed shopping and browsing at so many vendors who offerscraft, accessories, infuser, and foods! Especially food section is one of my favorite. There are so many unique creation such as lobster oil, East Indian fusion desserts, plant based products, boba, and more! I highly recommend this craft fair. So many vendors, so many experiences!

Saving my clams for next year! This place rocks for providing gifts, decor and munchies of local…read moresubstance. So, I won tickets this year but would gladly pay the entry fee which is ever so reasonable. My little heart was swollen with pride at the creative folks using their noggins to produce quality fare for our fair city. Local gins, bourbon chipotle rubs, lights, signs, plants, artistry of every measure, leather goods, drawrings...if someone can imagine it, it's probably here in some permutation. I love the idea of Make It and would like to rent space/tools myself sometime. The food trucks outside certainly don't hurt (wink!).