If the San Diego Comic-Con is the arena rock star of the convention world, then San Francisco’s WonderCon is the concert-hall favorite. It’s not nearly as big, but much more manageable, and (in my humble opinion) just as much fun.

I attended two days of this year’s Con, where I met numerous writers, artists, and geek icons. My favorite folks to talk to, though, were the hard-working crafters tabling throughout the Con.

Some had made items to promote books and webcomics, others were devoted to selling thier handmade crafts. No matter the reason, though, they were always happy to stop and share a little about their creations.

Handmade mini-paintings by Lauren Perry, featuring favorite cartoon, comic book, and movie characters. Blank-ees.com

Amber “Cherrybomb” poses with some of her delectable goth jewelry. Spoiledcherry.com

Meet Rosita, the hero of Eric Gonzalez and Erich Haeger’s beautiful, bilingual children’s book Rosita y Conchita.  I was thiiiiiis close to bringing her home with me! Muertoons.blogspot.com

Geek Crafts favorite Casey Storm takes a moment from her busy day to pose with her myriad yarn creations. Caseystorm.com

Little Vampires creator Rebecca Hicks made a slew of marble magnets featuring characters from her comic. Little-vampires.com

6th Circle artist Xander Kent takes a break from networking his web comic to show off his steampunk-inspired hat. 6thcirclecomic.com

Artist Sarah Flake has a (plushy) posse. etsy.com/shop/FlakyFriends

M & Jovino Bunny win my prize for most original apparel of the event (and that’s saying a lot at WonderCon)! These animal-inspired hoodies and adult onesies will keep you warm in one-of-a-kind style. Bunnywarez.com

Creator Neecy Twinem and friends are dancin’ at the Zombie Zoo. I’m a sucker for undead cuteness. Zombie-Zoo.com

Dawna Davis shows off a laser-cut barrette at the SteamCrow table. She and husband Daniel Davis have an awesomely cute webcomic, Monster Commute, as well as a portfolio chock-full of gorgeous prints. SteamCrow.com

8Bit Bytes was doing brisk business selling Perler Bead pixel art. FA315.etsy.com

The California Browncoats made a proud showing this year. This non-profit organization is (according to their site), “dedicated to the promotion of the Firefly and Serenity fandom, cast and crew through charitable work.” They also have a kick-ass monkey sporting an incredibly detailed, hand-sewn replica of Kaylee’s Shindig dress! californiabrowncoats.org