handmade bash

2016 Spring Bash Bag Reveal!

The Spring Bash kicks off at 10:30am this year, but you may want to get there early for a chance to snag one of our ever popular Bash Bags. The first 50 shoppers in line for the Bash will get one of these reusable bags chock full of Spring Bash vendor swag!

At the Bash Bag stuffing party we got a sneak peek at what's in the bag and are pretty excited (anyone wanna wait in line for us?!) and we think you will be too!


A huge thank you to our amazing Bash Bag sponsors this year:

Guys & Ties - Bow Ties
Wandering Paper Co - Cards
Precious Little Tot - Key Chains Wristlet
The Pig and the Peacock - Handmade Soap
Of Earth - Necklaces 
Captivated Calligraphy - Cards
Quirk + Thrift - Coin Purse
A Cheery Blossom - Leather Cord Wraps
Unboxed Studio - Pencils 
Expressions Bracelets - Charms
InYourBones - Embroidered Appliqués 
Land of the Thread - Bracelets
Lemon Glaze - Charms
Makers Connect - Buttons 
Kathleen Care Jewelry - Bracelets 
Tessa Bunny's - Organic Play Clay
Silver Tines Spoon Jewelry - Key Chains 
Tesoro Jewelry - Engraved Bracelets
And some surprises from Pop Shop America, PediaQ, and Etsy Dallas!
Don't forget, to get your very own Bash Bag you'll have to get there early! See you Saturday!

2016 Membership Drive



Hooray! It's time for our annual membership drive!

 If you have a handmade Etsy shop in the immediate Dallas area and want to build your business while having tons of fun with local artists, apply now at http://etsydallas.com!

 Applications are open for two weeks, January 15th through January 31st, and then, they will close for the entire year.

 Why become a member?

  • Be a part of a really supportive team of fellow Etsy shop owners
  • You can help spread the word about the handmade movement and get involved with your community
  • We know how to party (have you been to one of our Bashes?)

Sponsor Spotlight: K8made


We just adore the stunning clutches from K8made, and we are so excited to have our own Kate as a sponsor of the Spring Bash. Mother’s Day is coming up and we know lots of moms who would love to rock one of these exquisite clutches.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/177020215/floral-silk-chiffon-clutch?ref=shop_home_feat_1

K8made bags are sold in boutiques across the country and are especially popular for bridal parties and brides. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/177012429/radiant-orchid-silk-clutch-with-bow?ref=shop_home_feat_2


We caught up with Kate for a quick chat about the handmade shows…

“I believe the bash is one of the best handmade shows in the Dallas area,” Kate said. “As part of the team, I enjoy doing what I can to help make the event a success for everyone.”

Kate said the bash provides a great opportunity for local artists to interact with the community and to share their work with a much larger audience. “This can be instrumental in furthering the handmade movement and each individual artist’s business,” she said.

She is also a big supporter of independent artists. She loves to buy handmade when shopping for gifts for friends and family. “When you buy handmade, you’re guaranteed to get a unique product that was made with care and purpose,” Kate said. “When you shop at the Spring Bash, you’ll never be disappointed.”

We couldn’t agree more. Be sure to visit the K8made booth at the Spring Bash on April 26, 2014.

Volunteers wanted for a day of handmade awesomeness

Want to spend a Saturday with some of the most creative and fun people in Dallas? We would love to meet you!

Etsy Dallas is on the search for volunteers for the highly anticipated Spring Bash. Come hang out with some awesome and fun people. The Bash happens 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Shops at Park Lane. We are looking for volunteers for the following shifts: 
  • 9 a.m. to Noon
  • Noon to 3 p.m.
  • 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sign up to volunteer for a few hours. We would be super-excited to have you on board and make this the very best Etsy Dallas Spring Bash ever.

Let's ring in the Jingle Bash together

Want to spend a Saturday with some of the most creative and fun people in Dallas? We would love to meet you!

Etsy Dallas is on the search for volunteers for the highly anticipated Jingle Bash. Come hang out with some awesome and fun people. The Bash happens 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 23 at the Shops at Park Lane. We need volunteers for the following shifts:
  • 9 a.m. to Noon
  • Noon to 3 p.m.
  • 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sign up to volunteer for a few hours. We would be super-excited to have you on board and make this the very best Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash ever!

Jingle Bash Sponsor Spotlight: DFWChild



Etsy Dallas is delighted to welcome back a faithful sponsor of The Jingle Bash, DFW Child. Our mom friends will already know that DFW Child is the go-to magazine for parents in the metroplex, but aunties and uncles, grandmas and grandpas might want to take note, too. Each monthly publication targets a specific area in the metroplex and all the local happenings. DallasChild, FortWorthChild, and NorthTexasChild are available in print and online.

Two special publications,--Thrive, a quarterly publication for DFW area families living and thriving with learning differences and special needs, and DallasChildBaby, a biannual publication for new and expecting parents--give specialized resources from a trusted source.

If you're feeling lucky, check out their Contests page and enter to win tickets to musicals, museums, and even free swag like books and music. (And, hint, hint: BASH BUCKS.)

Ever wonder what to do with those "mom, I'm so bored!" Saturdays? The Things to Do page is full of the latest recommendations for activities--and reviews for kid-friendly books and movies. The Calendar is always chock full of community events, and the handy search feature allows you to find free events and inclusive events for special needs family members.

CHILDish is their fabulous blog that will keep you in-the-know: sign up for daily blog newsletters and never miss out on the latest local events and news. And of course follow on Twitter and Facebook for even more scoop!

DFWChild will be with us at The Jingle Bash on November 23, 2013 from 11-6pm. Come by, pick up a copy, and have a bash of a good time.