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Call For Vendors

Think handmade accessories, screen printed greeting cards,
fine crafted ceramics, original art, and best of all —
mystery loot bags at the door.
The Handmade Holiday craft show is a curated event showcasing
20 exclusive indie makers from across Toronto.

Calling all makers!!
We are now accepting applications for the Handmade Holiday Craft Show!
If you are a local artist and you want to take part please visit:

https://kidicarus.ca/handmade-holiday/

The event will take place at St. Stephen-in the-Fields Church on December 8th.
The Application Deadline is Sunday November 11th!

 

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Pedestrian Sunday Sept 30th!

The last Pedestrian Sunday of 2019!
Stop by this Sunday to support local makers with our special guest artists
Cabin Journal, Allison + Cam, & Moonbeam Co.

They will be at our shop located at 205 Augusta Ave from 12pm – 5:30pm.
See you there! Look below for more info on our guest artists.

Cabin is based out of the heart of downtown Toronto,
wedged between (what was) the Fashion District and China Town.
Cabin, the stationery company, began in the winter of 2016, debuting risograph cards,
art prints and illustrated tea towels at Toronto’s holiday City of Craft show.

Allison + Cam create things in the spirit of colour & fun.
They live & work together in Toronto, Canada.
Primary their work is illustration & animation made collaboratively,
with an increasing interest in installation work using mixed media like acrylic, wood, & found objects.

Moonbeam Co. is a painted porcelain, pins, and handmade
ceramics company working out of Toronto ON.

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Valentines Gift Guide ~ SAPPY

We put together a collection of thoughtful, carefully crafted gifts for you to pass along to someone you love (maybe that someone is you). Treat yourself! This v-day be sure to support local makers by shopping handmade and local. Give a sustainable gift that supports small business! All artists featured are linked below. All products pictured are available for purchase at our Kensington shop.

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Ceramic Poppy Studs by Julie Moon ~ $40

Ceramic Hanging Cat Planter by Keep Co. ~ $70

Love You – I Really Mean It Valentine’s Card by Egg Press ~ $6.50

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You’re Magnetic Card by Rifle Paper Co. ~ $7

Small Pink Ceramic Dish by Ness Lee ~ $30

Handmade Donut Plush by Jordynn Mackenzie ~ $15

Nope Enamel Pin by Stephanie Cheng ~ $12

Kissing Booth Enamel Pin by Rosehound Apparel ~ $8

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Applesolutely Unconditional Print by Gregory Alan Elliot ~ $35

Emotional Baggage Tote by Stay Home Club ~ $26

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Thunder in Our Hearts Tote by Fieldguided ~ $25

Flourescent Pink Le Pen ~ $3

Pink Pilot Ultra Fine Ball Point ~ $5

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Stocking Stuffer Inspo!

To all those with some last minute holiday threads to tie up – we’ve got you covered!

We’ve put together a little selection of locally made goods that would make perfect stocking stuffers. All items (tangerines not included) can be found at our Kensington shop! Gifts pictured range from $36-$4. Pins & pens for all this holiday!

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Fresh Knitted Cacti in Kensington!

Little fuzzy friends!

We’ve got lots of new Shannon Gerard knitted cacti in Kensington & Parkdale! Lots of new colours & styles that we haven’t seen in the shop before. Swing by and pick out your favourite!

These plants you can’t kill range in price from $15-$45.

Bring some green into your life this frosty February!

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Gems For Your Valentine

Don’t shy away from GLITTER this V-day!

We’ve got some special jewels in the shop from the amazing Rare Specimens, who locally sources and hand-makes her jewelry!

Shop local this Valentine’s season and visit us at our Kensington or Parkdale location to pick up any of the pictured jewelry.

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VDAY TRINKETS!

Need a little something to squeeze inside a card for Feb. 14th?

We’ve got you covered! Here’s a peek at some of the pins we think would be a sweet gift for someone special, wedged inside some lovely penned words. Seal up a surprise in your Valentine’s card, for a loved one, family member, or close pal!

All pins pictured are made in Canada! How awesome is that!

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Mad Love for Tough Luck!

Tough Luck, the awesome brain child of illustrator, screen printer, and Toronto local Sandi Falconer, is back in the Kensington shop!

We’ve got cards galore in addition to a super cool limited edition tote & pin!

You gotta stop by and check out these rad doodads!

All products pictured are available in our Kensington location, and will soon be available for purchase at our Parkdale Outpost.

~ WE WANT TO BELIEVE ~

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Hubbub Paper Co. is in The Kensington Shop!

Snazzy new cards are now in the Kensington shop thanks to Hubbub Paper Co.! We are the first to carry these adorable letterpressed cards & we are too excited!

The guys at Hubbub are local makers from Dundas, Ontario which is one of the many reasons why they are so awesome. (We love local Canadian makers!)

Stop by and check out the cuteness in person! All Hubbub cards are priced at $6 each, with card sets priced at $25 per piece.

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Treat Yo’ Self! Rings & Things

Have you started your hunt for the perfect Valentine’s gift? We wanted to give you a little early inspiration.

At Kid Icarus we work hard to select special jewelry often handmade by local (Canadian) makers!

Looking for a little mid-month pick me up? TREAT YOURSELF to some sparkly new hand-candy!

All of the gorgeous rings pictured are available for purchase at our Kensington location.

If you are headed to our Parkdale Outpost looking for a specific piece – please call ahead!


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