Its hot as an overheated sewing machine outside. It's time to strip down to your summer shorts and tank tops and head on out to some fun shopping this weekend.

Bishop Arts District Sidewalk Sale - Dallas
The Bishop Arts District has over 50 local merchants, boutiques, and restaurants all for your pleasure. This weekend, head out there early and enjoy the sales right out there on the street.

Be sure to swing by Make, a must stop indie boutique featuring many local handmade artists and designers. They will be having a fabric sale in front of the store, where you can find unique prints and designs to complete your next sewing project.

Date: Saturday, June 27th
Time: 11am-6pm
Location: N. Bishop Ave & Davis Street, Dallas
Cost: FREE!
Website: http://www.bishopartsdistrict.com/

San Francisco Art Show - California
For everyone traveling to San Francisco this weekend, make sure to swing by STEM for a group show featuring work by Etsy Dallas member, Lizardo Art.

Liz, of Lizardo Art, is artist from Arlington, TX who paints for the simple pleasure of fun and joy, and loves the feeling of freedom of expressing emotions that painting gives her. If you can't make it out to CA, then check out more of Lizardo Art's work in her online store, Here.

Date: Saturday, June 27th
Time: 5pm-8pm
Location: 3690 18th St. San Fran, California
Cost: FREE!
Website: http://www.stemsf.com/

Upcoming Events - Mark that Calendar

Indie Shop Soiree - Dallas
This incredible shopping weekend provides guests a chance to interact with and purchase the best fashion, accessories & art from the hottest up and coming designers/artists. It's a fun "girly" event with free cocktails, free chocolates, free goodie bags and the opportunity to shop from some amazing Dallas designers with beyond talent.

Etsy Dallas is proud to sponsor this event and we can't wait to go shop from Etsy Dallas members: Alicia Colina Ashby, Dowdy Studio and The Plaid Mushroom.

Date: Saturday, July 11th & 12th
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: House of Blues, Dallas
Cost: $15 at the door or in advance
Website: http://www.indieshopsoiree.com/

2nd Annual Jingle Bash - Dallas

Get ready for the 2nd Annual Jingle Bash! On November 21st from 1pm-7pm, Etsy Dallas, the original local craft collective, will offer up quality handmade goods from over 40 local artists, crafters, and designers - just in time for all your holiday shopping. The Jingle Bash will feature music, a full bar, free raffle, and free goody bags for the first 50 shoppers. Admission is free. While this show will be family-friendly, the vibe will be a fun, night-time holiday bash full of handmade love and good times. Think of it as a party - not your typical craft show!

Date: Saturday, November 21st
Time: 1pm-7pm
Location: Sons of Hermann Hall, Dallas
Cost: FREE!
Website: http://www.blogger.com/www.etsydallas.com

Posted by Pamela Michelle