WRITTEN ON August 17th, 2009 BY Eric Scout AND STORED IN Los Angeles

The weather was lovely Saturday, August 15th, as we headed out to the Silver Lake Art*Craft & Vinatge flea market put on by Ghettogloss. Holding it in an elementary school on the weekend is a great idea, and a portion of the proceeds go to the school, which is even better when California is in a bad budget crunch! Unfortunately though, most of the 30 or so vendors were selling second-hand wares, and we were a little hard pressed to find actual hand-made… but alas, there were some fantastic crafters on hand!

Tyler Bender Book Co.

The Tyler Bender Book Co. breathes new life into forgotten library books, record covers, and more by creating blank journals and sketchbooks from their beautiful covers. The craftsmanship is wonderful in these hard bound gems, and the covers are definitely unique, one-of-a-kind finds. You can find his wares on Etsy, or also at many retail locations around Los Angeles. More info, including a calendar of live appearances are available through his website here.

Polly Danger

Talk about a fabric-palooza! Sewing-crafter Polly Danger culls an impressive fabric collection from LA to Tokyo, using her finds to create utility aprons, bias tapes, the mini wallets you see above, and more. You can browse her Etsy shop to see the full range of goodies, but as with any fabric-based craft, it’s best to see and touch them in person! She’s also got a notions shop on Etsy where you can find her bias tapes, fabric covered buttons, and more supplies for the crafter in you.

Courage & Cowards

Purveyors of limited edition graphic prints Courage & Cowards was on hand selling their Victorian-meets-Pop-Art prints. I didn’t get to speak to the girls themselves, but their vinyl posters were popular! Check out more online at their website.

All in all it was a good day at the Silver Lake Art*Craft & Vintage, even if there weren’t too many handmade things there. If you happen to be in the area, I’d recommend checking out this new free burgeoning flea market, held Saturdays at the Micheltorena Elementary School in Silver Lake, 10am to 4pm.