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Sponsor Spotlight: DFW Child

Hooray! The Jingle Bash is almost here! We could not bring our favorite handmade shopping event to you without the support of our generous sponsors, so today, let's turn the spotlight on a longtime supporter of Etsy Dallas events, DFWChild . 




Parents, no matter where you live in the metroplex, DFWChild has something for you. You can find all the latest local kid-friendly happenings in DallasChild, FortWorthChild, and NorthTexasChild. As a Mom of four kids, I personally, can tell you that I never miss the chance to read through an issue of Dallas Child magazine.Those adorable cover kids grab me every time! I have a few favorite sections that I always turn to first, and they are the Kids Eat Free locator (the kids gotta eat, might as well get a deal) and the birthday parties!!! Oh so many adorable party ideas. And then, there are always the intriguing reads. This month's Having It All article really hit home for me. 

 You can pick up a free copy of Dallas Child at many local kid-friendly businesses and doctors' offices. You can also read each month's digital version on-the-go. If you aren't already following them on your social media feeds, here is where you can find them: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Google+. 

 And don't forget to keep an eye out for the upcoming DFW Child-Etsy Dallas Bash Bucks Contest for a chance to win free shopping money at the Jingle Bash! 

 Regina/Regal Cottage



Win $$$ Bash Bucks $$$


Feeling lucky? Head on over to DFWChild Magazine for a chance to win $50 in Bash Bucks. Bash Bucks are our own snazzy little gift certificates that are redeemable at the Spring Bash to shop from any of our awesome 80+ artists.

The only way to get Bash Bucks in to win them! To enter, tell DFWChild Magazine your favorite Spring activity. And for even more chances to win, share a photo on Instagram of you springing into action with @EtsyDallas #SpringIntoEtsy. The contest end April 27th, so get on it!



Win Bash Bucks to Spend at The Jingle Bash

I know you learned back in high school econ that there's no such thing as a free lunch. Which means that, technically, there's no such thing as free BASH BUCKS.

But let's just suspend economic theory for a moment. BECAUSE BASH BUCKS ARE BACK!

DFW Child Magazine and Etsy Dallas are sponsoring TWO $50 Bash Bucks prizes. All you have to do is pop over to the contest site, fill in your name and email (so we can let you know you won!) and tell us your favorite holiday song.

That's it.

On November 21st, you could be one of two lucky winners to receive $50 in Bash Bucks to spend the day of the show. So, make sure you'll be in town and that you're coming to the Bash, because (fine print) Bash Bucks spend just like cash but they must be spent the day of The Jingle Bash--November 23, 2013 from 11-6pm. They're non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. So if you buy a $5 item from one vendor, s/he can't give you $5 in cash change. If you're selected as a winner, you'll be given information on how/where to pick up your BASH BUCKS the day of the show.

And then you can pump those Bash Bucks back into the local craft economy. (Your economics teacher would be so proud.)



Bash Bucks Blowout GIVEAWAY

Two winners will receive $20 in Bash Bucks to be used at the 4th Annual Spring Bash! 

Please use the rafflecopter (after the jump) for the giveaway.  Winners will be announced Thursday afternoon, so get started!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Bash Bucks are Back!


It’s time again for Bash Bucks - they're like gift certificates redeemable at any artist booth at the Bash event. We’re thrilled to bring these back for our 4th Annual Spring Bash at the Palladium’s South Side Events Center.

The only way to get Bash Bucks is to win one of our upcoming blog contests or TWO upcoming twitter contests. That's right, you'll have THREE chances to win!

The contests will begin today and run through May 3rd—just in time for our Cinco de Craft Party (aka the Spring Bash.)

First contest via Twitter. April 27, 2012, tweet the following by 4pm to be entered to win $10 Bash Bucks: "Hey @ I'll be at the and I want ___________." 


So what's up with the Bucks, you ask?

So, what are Bash Bucks? They are gift certificates that equal cash and are redeemable only at the current Bash event on May 5, 2012. They cannot be kept and spent at a future Bash event.

How do I win Bash Bucks? Anyone can enter to win them. To enter, participants will comment on the Etsy Dallas blog or tweet about the contest as specified in each contest’s instructions. Winners will be picked at random. Winners will claim their Bash Bucks in person the day of the current Bash. Bash Bucks cannot be mailed to the winners.

Okay I won! Now how do I spend them? Bash Bucks come in increments of $10 and spend like cash. The winner cannot receive change from Bash Bucks, and they cannot be split up to spend at two different booths. For example, if you want an $8 item, you must pay with your $10 Bash Bucks and forfeit the remaining $2 since change cannot be made. Additionally, you cannot spend that remaining $2 at a different vendor's booth.

Who's paying for these anyway? The Bash is footing the bill so we can spread the love to our wonderful shoppers and our artists.

What do they look like? The appearance of the Bash Bucks changes with each Bash event and is not publicized whatsoever. These are currency and therefore will have several unique distinguishable marks making them impossible to counterfeit and awesome to behold!

The Very Fine Print
+ Previous winners, members, and participating Bash artists ARE eligible to win.

+ If your comment or tweet is chosen, you will be required to give your full name and date of birth via email. You will be given instructions on how and where to pick up your Bash Bucks (any time during the event).
+You must reply to the congratulatory/instruction notifications by 11:59pm on May 3rd and must be present the day of the 2012 Spring Bash to collect your certificates and redeem them. Failure to respond to the email with correct information by the deadline will forfeit your right to Bash Bucks.

+ Bash bucks are not transferable. If you win them, you have to spend them. If you win, please be prepared to bring a proper ID (driver's license) to claim your Bash Bucks.

+ Bash Bucks cannot be redeemed for cash. They must be spent at one of the Spring Bash 2012 vendor booths the day of the event. You are responsible for paying any total over the value of your certificate. Any balance after purchase is surrendered to the vendor (change will not be given).

+ 2012 Spring Bucks are void after 4:59pm on May 5th, and may not be used at any other event or online.

+ Play Nice. Don't lie, cheat, or steal.

+ We love you! See you at the Bash! (SHOP+PARTY+ART+CRAFT)

VIP Bash Pass and Bash Bucks Extravaganza Winners Revealed

Thank you so much for your entries (remember, treasuries counted 5x each). The random number generator selected munchkin and JO as our winners.  Please take a look at these awesome treasuries.




Winners, please email jenni20designs {at} att {dot} net to claim your prize!

Congratulations to all who won our blog giveaways this year! Take a peek at our Twitter--more exciting things could be headed your way!



Jingle Bash Giveaway: The Final Extravaganza!


This contest is closed. Please check http://etsydallas.blogspot.com for the winners.
We've had some fun the past few weeks with our Bash Bucks giveaway on the blog, and now it is time for the final blog giveaway.  This is big, folks....

Two randomly selected winners of this final giveaway will receive $30 in Bash Bucks and one VIP Bash Pass (total prize package $50). 




This contest is open 11.11.11 and will run through Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 11:59pm.  Winners will be announced on the blog Wednesday the 16th. 


Contest rules:


Etsy is a sponsor of the 4th Annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash, so to celebrate their support, one way you can enter this giveaway is by creating a Jingle-Bash themed Etsy Treasury.  (Click here to find out more about treasuries.)

1. Create an Etsy Treasury featuring items from participating Etsy Dallas Members and Guest Artists. 
2. Tag your treasury with etsydallas and jinglebash so we can all see it and enjoy.
3. Post the link to your curated treasury on this blog.
4. Each treasury you make featuring ED Members and Guest Artists will give you five entries into this giveaway. 



Etsy Dallas is so proud to present a handmade holiday shopping event that is free-of-charge, so to celebrate our Members and Guest Artists, another way you can enter this giveaway is by visiting the artists' sites and selecting one item for your "wish list." 

1.  Visit the Jingle Bash Artists website.
2.  Browse through the artists' websites and collect the links to items you love.
3. Post the link to these items (one link per post) to be entered into our giveaway. 


Read more about BASH BUCKS.


Bash Bucks Giveaway #2

You know Crafty, and bEtsy, and Bash-Full, and Ruben, Skippy, and Marley, and Murphy, and Glitzen…..but do you recall the most famous Etsy Dallas Reindeer of all?


We had some awesome entries for our Name the Reindeer contest, but the two drawn at random from the comments were:
Amelia Prunedeckle said...
He looks like a "Franklin J."

Very dapper!
October 25, 2011 5:20 PM
Mike@dot4dot said...
I just named the @EtsyDallas Bash mascot Walker, Texas Reindeer.
October 27, 2011 7:57 AM

Franklin J  or Walker, Texas Reindeer?  The random generator has spoken: now you decide. 

Giveaway #2 Rules:
Vote for your favorite Reindeer Name (once per day until 11:59pm on November 2, 2011).

Make sure you leave a comment each time you vote, so you can be counted in the contest. 

One comment will be drawn at random and will receive $40 in Bash Bucks.  (Additionally, Mike and Amelia, you’ll be up for $10 extra Bash Bucks if your name is selected!)

So vote proudly! Campaign. Spread the word!
(Mike and Amelia, please email jenni20designs [at] att [dot] net to learn how to claim your prize.)

Official BASH BUCKS rules.

Bash Bucks Giveaway


Announcing Bash Bucks Giveaway #1: Name the Reindeer!
This contest is closed. Please check http://etsydallas.blogspot.com for Winners.


Pamela of Dowdy Studio designs our Bash graphics each year. (Oh yeah, take a moment to flip through the annals of Etsy Dallas Bash fabulousness--scroll down.) While each graphic is awesome in its own way, this year's reindeer has endeared himself (or herself?) to our collective Etsy Dallas heart.

What better way to celebrate the arrival of the Fourth Annual Jingle Bash than a NAME THE REINDEER contest for our first Bash Bucks giveaway?

This first Bash Bucks giveaway has a quick turnaround: all entries must be submitted by 11:59pm, October 27, 2011. Two entries will be selected at random and each will win $40 in Bash Bucks!

$40 in Bash Bucks for naming our reindeer!


Two ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment on this blog post with the name you've selected for our Bash mascot. (Make sure we can reach you via email.)

2. Tweet about our contest and leave a comment on this blog post with your tweet and the name you've selected for our Bash mascot. (Make sure to @EtsyDallas so we can see your tweet.)

Feel free to copy and paste these tweet ideas:

-I just named the @EtsyDallas Bash mascot _________. Check out http://etsydallas.blogspot.com on Friday to vote for a winner!

-I'm going to SHOP+PARTY with @EtsyDallas and a reindeer named __________ at #jinglebash4!

-40 Bash Bucks up for grab on http://etsydallas.blogspot.com. I'm winning by naming the @EtsyDallas Reindeer ___________.


On Friday the 28th, the two random names will be posted and we'll VOTE for our favorite reindeer name. (Plus: the winning name-giver will win an additional $10 in Bash Bucks!)

Do you know what Bash Bucks are? If not, take a moment to read through the fine print.


Good luck!

Bash Bucks: Contest Closed

Contest now closed - Thank you for entering!!

It's that time again! Our Third Annual Spring Bash is right around the corner. As promised, the artists of the Spring Bash are hosting another Bash Bucks giveaway here on the blog and twitter! Here's your chance to win Bash Bucks, redeemable only at the Spring Bash on April 30th at South Side on Lamar in Dallas. Bash Bucks are like gift certificates you'll pick up the day of the Bash - and you can spend them at ANY participating artist's booth during the Bash. You can't go wrong. There are three ways to win 'em!


(1) Comment On This Post: Look through our Spring Bash Artists and leave a comment below, telling us what you'd spend your Bash Bucks on. Include your email address! The comments will close at 11:59pm April 26th and TWO lucky commenter will be picked at random to receive $20 in Bash Bucks. You can enter as much as you like, so get comment crazy.

(2) Tweet It Out: Hop on Twitter and tweet about the Spring Bash all you want. Add #SpringBash3 and a link to this blog post or www.handmadebash.com in the text. You can tweet as much as you want until 11:59pm April 26. We'll pick one tweet at random to receive $20 in Bash Bucks and ONE MORE tweet to win $30! You'll need to direct message your email address to us if you win. Feel free to copy and paste these tweet examples:

- I'll be at the #SpringBash3 April 30 in Dallas to buy handmade Mother's Day gifts! http://www.handmadebash.com/

- RT for a chance to win BashBucks for the #SpringBash3 in Dallas April 30 http://tinyurl.com/3rsew37

- I'm going to SHOP+PARTY+ART+CRAFT at the @etsydallas #SpringBash3 http://www.handmadebash.com/

(3) Enter over on Dallas' own The Hidden List, who will be hosting their own little Bash Bucks contest all week!

Good Luck!!

Win Bash Bucks for the 3rd Annual Jingle Bash!


CONTEST CLOSED - THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!!
As promised, the artists of the 3rd Annual Jingle Bash are hosting another Bash Bucks contest! Here's your chance to win Bash Bucks, redeemable only at the 2010 Jingle Bash on November 20th at the Palladium. Bash Bucks are like gift certificates you'll pick up the day of the Bash - and you can spend them at ANY participating artist's booth during the event. You can't go wrong. There are two ways to win!


(1) Comment On This Post
Look through our Jingle Bash artists and leave a comment below, telling us what you'd spend your Bash Bucks on. Include your email address! The comments will close at 11:59pm November 15th and one lucky commenter will be picked at random to receive $30 in Bash Bucks. You can enter as much as you like, so get comment crazy.

(2) Tweet It Out
Hop on Twitter and tweet about the Jingle Bash all you want. Add #DallasJingleBash and a link to this blog post or www.handmadebash.com in the text. You can tweet as much as you want until 11:59pm November 15th. We'll pick one tweet at random to receive $30 in Bash Bucks and a second tweet at random to receive $40 in Bash Bucks. You'll need to direct message your email address to us if you win. Feel free to copy and paste these tweet examples:
  • I'll be at the #DallasJingleBash Nov 20 to buy handmade holiday gifts! www.handmadebash.com
  • Retweet for a chance to win BashBucks for the #DallasJingleBash Nov 20 http://tinyurl.com/24rywap
If your comments or tweets aren't chosen, don't fret! We have some surprises just around the corner. - additional ways for you to win Bash Bucks.

Good luck, Bashers!!

CONTEST CLOSED - THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!!

Bash Bucks Are Back!

For the third show in a row, we are pleased to offer the Bash Bucks program for our amazing supporters - you! - and this year we're offering even more chances to win. Get this: Bash Bucks are our own gift certificates that spend just like money at our shows. Free money!

Still not sold yet? Well, we like to give them away!

The only way to get Bash Bucks is to win during our upcoming blog and Twitter contests, running October 27th to November 15th.

At the beginning of the contest, we'll post the rules and directions here on our blog. Good news! There is no limit to your number of entries both on the blog and on Twitter. Winners will be picked at random at the end of each contest - and this is the awesome part: We'll choose one winner on the blog and TWO winners on Twitter. The blog winner will receive $30 in Bash Bucks, one twitter winner will receive $30 and one will receive $40 in Bash Bucks, to be spent at the upcoming Jingle Bash on November 20th.

(Psst! We also have some extra surprise Bash Bucks contests around the corner - but you have to stay tuned to the blog to find out all about 'em.)

So what's up with the Bucks, you ask? You can use them to buy anything your little heart desires from participating artists at the upcoming Jingle Bash on November 20th. (But if your little heart desires booze provided by The Palladium, you'll have to whip out some real cash.)

Seriously, they're kind of awesome. But don't take our word for it - read what one of our previous Bash Bucks winners has to say:
I won Bash Bucks on the Etsy Dallas blog for the last Spring Bash. I absolutely loved that it gave me a chance to pre-shop the Bash artists. When I won, I already knew exactly what I wanted to spend them on. I purchased two necklaces from Maggie May I - I still love them!

-Mylynka, winner of Bash Bucks for the Spring Bash 2010
So get your retweet button finger warmed up and stay tuned to this blog for more details. It's almost time!

Bash Bucks: 1st Contest Closed!


THIS 1ST BASH BUCKS CONTEST IS CLOSED.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!
NEXT CONTEST BEGINS APRIL 23RD

As promised, the artists of the Spring Bash are hosting the first set of giveaways! Here's your chance to win Bash Bucks, redeemable only at the Spring Bash on May 1st at South Side on Lamar in Dallas. Bash Bucks are like gift certificates you'll pick up the day of the Bash - and you can spend them at ANY participating artist's booth during the Bash. You can't go wrong. There are two ways to win!


(1) Comment On This Post
Look through our Spring Bash artists and leave a comment below, telling us what you'd spend your Bash Bucks on. Include your email address! The comments will close at 11:59pm April 19th and one lucky commenter will be picked at random to receive $20 in Bash Bucks. You can enter as much as you like, so get comment crazy.

(2) Tweet It Out
Hop on Twitter and tweet about the Spring Bash all you want. Add #SpringBash and a link to this blog post or www.handmadebash.com in the text. You can tweet as much as you want until 11:59pm April 19. We'll pick a tweet at random to receive $20 in Bash Bucks! You'll need to direct message your email address to us if you win. Feel free to copy and paste these tweet examples:
  • I'll be at the #SpringBash May 1 in Dallas to buy handmade Mother's Day gifts! www.handmadebash.com
  • Retweet for a chance to win BashBucks for the #SpringBash in Dallas May 1 http://tinyurl.com/y47e9ln
If your comments or tweets aren't chosen, don't fret! There will be more chances to win Bash Bucks and show us your happy dance on April 23rd. Just make sure you put down your adhesives and sharp objects, okay?

Good luck, Bashers!!

Introducing the Spring Bash Bucks



This past Jingle Bash, we introduced the Bash Bucks - they're like gift certificates redeemable at any artist booth at the Bash event. We were so happy with 'em we're bringing them back for our 2nd Annual Spring Bash, May 1st at South Side on Lamar.

The only way to get Bash Bucks is to win one of our TWO upcoming blog contests or TWO upcoming twitter contests. That's right, you'll have FOUR chances to win! The first pair of contests will take place April 15th - 19th and the second pair will take place April 23rd - 28th. At the beginning of the contest, we'll post the rules and directions for entry here on the blog and then there will be NO limit to your number of entries. Winners will be picked completely at random at the end of each contest.

So what's up with the Bucks, you ask? You can use them to buy anything your little heart desires from participating artists at the Spring Bash (unless your little heart desires booze, which will be provided by Absinth Lounge but won't be available for Bash Bucks but real cash instead).

Seriously, they're kind of awesome. But don't take our word for it - read what one of the Jingle Bash Buck winners had to say:

I bought many things at the Jingle Bash (which was amazing, by the way), but specifically put my Bash Bucks toward a precious reversible pinafore for my 2-year-old niece from Three Yellow Starfish. Margaret [of Three Yellow Starfish] was so nice and she had so many beautiful fabrics to choose from.

The Bash Bucks were a great help at the Jingle Bash, since I put a sizable dent in my pocketbook buying gifts for friends, loved ones, and myself of course! Best of all, that money was going to local artists and designers - and that's the BEST gift of all. Thanks Etsy Dallas!

-Amanda, winner of Bash Bucks and Author of Keeping Dallas Weird
So get your retweet button finger warmed up - it's almost time!

Bash Bucks Giveaway!

This contest is closed. We will have another Nov. 18th. Stay Tuned
The Jingle Bash artists are getting really excited as we get closer to our much-anticipated Jingle Bash, November 21st at Sons of Herman Hall in Dallas. We're so excited that some of us have to occasionally put down our scissors, paint brushes, pliers, and hooks to do a little happy dance. Lemme tell ya, we love to happy dance.

In fact, we're so thrilled about the Jingle Bash that we want to offer you a chance to join us in our collective happy dancing by offering a chance to win some awesome prizes in the form of Bash Bucks. Yep, Bash Bucks are like gift certificates you'll pick up the day of the Jingle Bash - and you can spend them at ANY participating artisit's booth during the Bash. You can't go wrong.

There are two ways to win!

Leave a comment: Look through our participating artists and leave a comment below, telling us what you'd spend your Bash Bucks on with your email address. The comments will close at 11:59pm November 13th and one lucky commenter will be picked at random to receive $20 in Bash Bucks. You can enter as much as you like, so get comment crazy.

Tweet it out: Another $20 in Bash Bucks can be won by those of you on Twitter: Tweet about the Jingle Bash all you want and add #JingleBash and a link to this blog post or www.etsydallas.com in the text. You can tweet as much as you want until 11:59pm November 13. We'll pick a tweet at random for the winner!

Feel free to copy and paste these tweet examples:

-I'll be at the #JingleBash Nov. 21 in Dallas to buy handmade holiday gifts! www.etsydallas.com

-Retweet for a chance to win BashBucks for the #JingleBash in Dallas Nov. 21 http://bit.ly/3lGKok

If your comments or tweets aren't choosen, don't fret! There will be more chances to win even more Bash Bucks and show us your happy dance on November 18. Just make sure you put down your adhesives and sharp objects, okay?

The Very Fine Print
+ Previous winners, members and participating artists ARE eligible to win.
+ If your comment or tweet is chosen, you will be required to give your full name and date of birth via email. You will be given instructions on how and where to pick up your Bash Bucks (any time during the event). You must reply to the congratulatory/instruction notifications and must be present the day of the Jingle Bash to collect your the certificates and redeem them.
+ Bash bucks are not transferable, if YOU win them, YOU have to spend them.
+ Bash Bucks cannot be redeemed for cash. They must be spent at one of the Jingle Bash 09 vendor booths the day of the event. You are responsible for paying any total over the value of your certificate. Any balance after purchase is surrendered to the vendor (change will not be given).
+ Bash Bucks are void after Nov 21st 2009 at 7pm, and may not be used at any other event or online.
+ Play Nice. Don't lie, cheat, or steal.