What is BUST Magazine's Christmas Craftacular?

BUST Magazine's Christmas Craftacular is a shopping bonanza running from 12pm until 7pm at York Hall in London’s East End, featuring over 60 crafters, DJs, drinks and dancing. Get in the seasonal spirit as you browse through hundreds of the best handmade gifts and indie wares, from handbags and clothing to jewelry and cards, and join in the crafting activities. Shoppers will also have the chance to win the Craftacular Raffle, chock-full of a BUST-load of booty!
The first attendees through the door score a special goodie bag. Copies of BUST will be on hand as well as the opportunity to snag a BUST subscription for a very special holiday price.

Entrance fee to the event will only be £2...bargain!

When and where will BUST Magazine's Christmas Craftacular take place?

The BUST Christmas Craftacular will take place on Saturday December 12th from 12pm – 7pm at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London.

How do I get to York Hall?

York Hall is located on 5-15 Old Ford Rd, Bethnal Green London, E2 9PJ– a 1 minute walk from Bethnal Green underground station (Central Line). Directly opposite the Museum of Childhood.

How do I participate as a vendor?

Fill out our online vendor application, which can be found here . Applications will only be accepted online and must be submitted by November 6, 2009. We will notify all applicants on November 10th, 2009 of their status.

How will the vendors be determined?

Due to space limitations, vendors will be selected on the basis of quality and uniqueness of wares, as well as to gather a good mix of products.

What type of booths will be provided?

Your booth fee of £70 will get you one 6ft by 3ft table and two chairs. There may be a small amount of floor-standing rack space around your table, but there is no guarantee of this. Please make sure to plan accordingly.

Can I share a table?

Yes. For an extra cost of £20 (a total table cost of £90), two vendors can share a table.  If you do so, please apply together in the same vendor application. We charge extra for this because the web advertising you will receive on BUST.com is so valuable.

What kind of crafts do you accept?

We’re looking for any and all wearable/loveable crafts you’ve got. That includes silk-screened items, cosmetics, knitwear, jewelry, paper goods, handbags, cards, and tons more!

How will set-up and closing operate?

Vendors can arrive at York Hall as early as 11 AM on Saturday December 12th, but must arrive no later than 11:30 AM. Vendors must be ready to begin sales promptly at 12 PM and cannot close before 7 PM.

Is electricity provided?

Yes, but it is limited. Please outline your needs on the application form.

Do I need a vendor’s permit?

You are responsible for registering your small business and collecting tax for the items you are selling.

How will BUST Magazine's Christmas Craftacular be promoted?

BUST Magazine's Christmas Craftacular will be promoted with postcards, posters, e-mail blasts to local and national mailing lists, press releases, advertising placement on craft websites and listings in local press.
BUST will also provide all vendors with banner ads to help get the word out on BUST Magazine's Christmas Craftacular.

What kinds of information will be listed on BUST Magazine's Christmas Craftacular website?

In addition to the online vendor application and FAQs, BUST Magazine's Christmas Craftacular website will list all participating vendors. Once you are notified of your acceptance, please provide us with gif or jpeg banner of your craft company logo. Banner ads should be 120 pixels wide x 60 pixels tall. Banners may animate, but cannot be in flash format. No java script. Please keep banner under 50 k. And be sure to let us know where to link the banner. Banner ads should be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as soon as you have been accepted.

How can I help?

We welcome all volunteers wanting to help spread the word on BUST Magazine's Christmas Craftacular. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to discuss more. And check out the promote page to download posters suitable to print and e-mail.

How can we contact you?

If you have any questions regarding the application, volunteering, or preparing for this event, please contact us via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

I'd like to promote my product/band/hair salon/etc at the Craftacular. How can I do that? Can I give away my flyers at your event? Can I insert my products into the goodie bags?

We're always looking for like-minded companies to participate as sponsors in the Craftacular.  For more information, contact Emily Andrews, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .