Below you'll find a list of some of the craft fairs happening in the bay area this December. Because when it comes down to it, wouldn't you rather do your shopping in a bar, with a drink in hand? We know we would. So avoid long lines for the new Tickle Me Elmo (did they really need to make another one of those?), fluorescent lighting, and those scary make-up ladies trying to push perfume and eighty dollar blush on you.

To help get your list started we asked a couple of our favorite local designers what they want this year. So read on after the jump and give your Aunt Eunice something she can't buy at the mall in Indiana. You can thank us later.

By SFist Christina Loff, contributing