Okay, so maybe knitwear or greeting cards aren't your thing. That's okay, we understand.

That's why, in booking the Valentine's Trunk Show, we made sure to include some brilliant interactive projects by some very talented local artists.

Those of you who attended City of Craft in December may remember Reverend Aitor and Zeesy Powers. Aitor will be continuing his Unflattering Portraits project (at a special in-person price of $10) and Zeesy will be offering her watercolour portraits (again at some ludicrously low price) on heart-shaped paper for the impending holiday. Both Zeesy and Aitor are able to work from photos, too, should you want to ply your darling with a surprise portrait (flattering or not) for Valentine's. Zeesy will also tell you what she thinks of you for $5 and put it in writing for an extra $2.

Newer to the City of Craft family is Lauren Bride who, when stood up by a booth partner at Canzine, launched a project of love letter writing on demand. This project is an obvious progression from other love letter-based projects she has undertaken. For the Trunk Show, Lauren will be offering love letters for $10 (I think, maybe it's even $5) with flourishes like rose perfuming and locks of hair added at a surcharge. And don't think she comes armed with a bag of hair. This is the real deal!

For more information on any of these artists, go the Valentine's Trunk Show page (button to the left) and click through to their websites.

Hey all,

The vendor list is up for the Valentine's Trunk Show.

Click the button the the left (or here) to see 'em all.

See you at the show!