art+craft markets, Gift Guide

Our Second 2024 Holiday Gift Guide!

Welcome to the second of our 2024 Holiday Gift Guides! We have put together another fabulous assortment of handmade goods to highlight a small sampling of what you will find at our upcoming Holiday Art + Craft Market. Simply click on the photo to go directly to the item or click the business name to browse their entire website! Happy Shopping and thanks for supporting local artists!


You can find these items and much more in person at 
The Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market
December 13th, 14th + 15th
at the Oregon Convention Center
Details, Full Vendor List + Buy Tickets Here!

Lulu Ludlum
Christmas
Kitty
$3


20 Leagues
Campfire
Friends
$16


Art by Ciara
Butter
Pin
$12


1029 Creates
Animal Shaker
$30


Glow by Bea
Matcha Bundle
$39

Little Shop of Pins
Container Pins
$15.50


Midnight Pacific
Moon Earrings
$88

Hygge Chocolates
Bonbon Box
$28


20 Leagues
Fridge Eyes
$8

Little Shop of Pins
Polly
Pocket Pin
$24

Seven Mamas
Stronger
Onesie
$18

Art by Ciara
Strawberry
Bandana
$15

Dorklandia
Cat
Necklace
$45

Berkley Illustration
2025
Calendar
$20

Jelly Jess Beans
Shaker
Keychain
$16.50

We're Hiring!

We're Hiring!

Crafty Wonderland is a woman owned and operated business with two retail stores in Portland - one Downtown and one on NE Alberta St. We feature handmade goods from over 200 local artists.

We are looking to add a fabulous sales associate to our team at our Downtown shop, effective immediately! The position is for approximately 18 hours / 3 days a week.

If you are interested in applying, please read the details below and email the following to craftywonderland808[at]gmail.com:

  1. A cover letter detailing why you are a good fit for our team

  2. A current resume

  3. A list of 3 references


You may also drop off printed copies at our retail store during business hours, but please do not call with any inquiries! 


The ideal candidate:

  • Has a minimum of 2 years experience working retail

  • Provides excellent customer service

  • Is comfortable answering questions and dealing with a diverse range of people

  • Is a quick learner and asks for clarification if needed

  • Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask with accuracy

  • Is friendly, personable, upbeat and can work as a part of a team

  • Is comfortable working with various Point of Sale Systems (we use Quickbooks POS)

  • Is able to execute loss prevention protocol

  • Is punctual, reliable, and respectful

  • Has an interest in handmade goods and art!


Other Requirements:

Current open shifts are 3 weekdays but a potential applicant would have the ability to be flexible with their schedule to cover other shifts as needed.

No additional time off is granted between Black Friday and Christmas.

Tasks for a Retail Sales Associate include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting Customers

  • Operating the cash register

  • Opening and closing the shop

  • Keeping the store tidy with light cleaning and straightening

  • Restocking sold merchandise

  • Merchandising throughout the shop

  • Helping with social media as needed

This position would be responsible for the general upkeep of the shop on a day to day basis. During your shifts, you would be expected to engage and help customers, process their transactions, and restock goods that have sold throughout the day. You will also be interacting with our vendors on a day to day basis, so maintaining a professional and friendly attitude is a must!


Benefits:
Starting pay is $16/hour.
We offer employer paid health insurance (for those working 24+ hours a week), an employee discount in our shops, paid sick time and some paid holidays. 

art+craft markets, Gift Guide

Our First 2024 Holiday Gift Guide!

Welcome to the first of our 2024 Holiday Gift Guides! We have put together this fabulous assortment of handmade goods to highlight a small sampling of what you will find at our upcoming Holiday Art + Craft Market. Simply click on the photo to go directly to the item or click the business name to browse their entire website! Happy Shopping and thanks for supporting local artists!


You can find these items and much more in person at 
The Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market
December 13th, 14th + 15th
at the Oregon Convention Center
Details, Full Vendor List + Buy Tickets Here!


Little Gold Fox
Wood 
Bookmark Set
$24


20 Leagues
Fancy Plants
Diorama
$15


Art by Ciara
Yogurt Drink
Art
$25


Oregon Bark
Bumble Bar Box
$11


A Stone's Throw
Four Kylie
$85

Corvidopolis
Mushroom Tarot
$50


Midnight Pacific
Swell Cuff
$128

Bread + Badger
Otter Mug
$70

Ten2Midnight
Glass Treelet
$25

Little Shop of Pins
Slap
Koozie
$12

Keller Design Co.
Embroidery
Kit
$38

Foterra Jewelry
Mountain
Earrings
$75

retail store

SHOP SMALL + WIN BIG THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

SHOP SMALL + WIN BIG THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

We are so excited that the beloved citywide shopping event for small businesses (formerly know as Little Boxes) is back this year! You could win some fabulous prizes just by supporting participating small businesses from this Thursday, November 14th through December 15th!

 

TWO WAYS TO PLAY AND WIN!

#1 - Win Big Shop Small App 

1. Download the Win Big! app and explore the list of participating small shops under the Discover Businesses Tab.

2. Explore shops and scan visit QR codes to receive "Visit” raffle entries.

- Store visits will earn 1 raffle entry.
- No purchase necessary to receive code.
- Only 1 raffle entry per store.
- Scan Visit Code before Purchase Code for maximum raffle entries.

3. Scan QR code at purchase to receive 3 additional entries. Purchase QR codes may only be used once at each shop, earning a maximum of 3 purchase raffle entries from each participating shop.

4. Visit more shops + get more raffle entries. Raffle entries double after 3 purchases, triple after 6, and quadruple after 9.

 

#2 - Collect and Share Trading Cards 

1. Collect Trading Cards - Visit participating shops to collect Win Big Trading Cards. Find a list of participating shops on the Win Big app.

2. Post a Picture - Snap a photo of your trading card(s) and share to your Instagram Story.

3. Make sure to tag @smallshops.bighearts in your Instagram Story so they can see your entry.

4. You must be following @smallshops.bighearts and have a public Instagram account for your entry to count.

 

DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW

Check out the entire list of prizes including grand prize airfare for 2, vacation stays, Blazers tickets, performing arts tickets and much more!

Trading Card Winners Announced Every Friday - A winner will be randomly selected from that week’s entries and announced on Instagram every Friday!

Win Big App Raffle Winners will be announced and contacted by December 22nd, 2024 and will be notified by text message or email, as provided.

art+craft markets

Help Us Spread the Word!

Our big Holiday Art + Craft Market is just about 2 1/2 months away and we are so excited to be back at the Convention Center with a fresh batch of fabulous artists! We have new show graphics ready and would love your help spreading the word to your friends, neighbors + social media followers!

Be sure to check out the Facebook event for details including info. about our timed ticketed admission plan! We will be adding event updates there so stay tuned for more exciting additions! If you want to start planning your visit you can peruse the vendor list now!

Below are some handy web graphics for you to use to spread the word online - including a fun new animated gif with flashing holiday lights - thanks to our artist extraordinaire, Ryan Berkley !

We should have actual posters and postcards available at both our retail shops by mid-October - check our social media to see when those arrive in stores!

Crafty Wonderland Shop - Downtown
808 SW 10th Ave.
Open 11am-5pm every day

Crafty Wonderland Shop - NE Alberta
2022 NE Alberta St.
Open 11am-5pm every day

Thanks for your support and see you on December 13, 14 + 15!!

As usual, the amazing artwork used on our posters is done by Ryan Berkley of Berkley Illustration.