Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Sept12-13


Hooray it's Etsy Dallas's birthday weekend! We aren't celebrating quietly either. We'll be all over the map this weekend having a blast at events and celebrating online with sales and giveaways. woo hoo!

White Rock Local Market
Local food, local goods and local friends are what makes our community special. Facilitating the sale and delivery of fresh produce is a solid first step to making the right choices for our community. But not just food – we also introduce local vendors who create interesting and useful products.Link
Located next to the Green Spot Market & Fuels - a gas station that sells biodiesel and healthy foods – White Rock Market will feature the rock'n vinyl jewelry of Texas Tarts and the cheerful pewter accessories from F is for Frank, along with other artists.

date: Sat, Sept 12
time: 8am-2pm
at: Green Spot in Lakewood: Map
Cost: FREE!
more info: click here


Renegade Craft Fair Chicago
Over 300 artists are traveling from all over the country to participate and sell their handmade goods: from clothing and accessories, to stationery and concert posters, with everything from bath-products, ceramics and housewares in between! This FREE TO ATTEND DIY craft, art and design extravaganza occurs in one of Chicago’s liveliest neighborhoods, on its busiest block!

If you're in teh Chicago area be sure to snag a hand printed tee from Harrilu and a whimsically romantic feathered headband from Tara to the T.

date: Sat, Sept 12-13
time: 11am-7pm
at: Chicagao
Cost: FREE!
more info: click here


LinkPUT UP YOUR DUKES….Fighting to Save the Boxer
Come join the f. is for frank crew at their studio to celebrate man's best friend. This event is for humans and socialized dogs alike. Armhole will be there with a t-shirt bar set up to make great custom t-shirts for you and your canine counterpart, and f. is for frank will show off their new line of dog tags for those dogs in need of a little bling. Photographer Steve Visneau will be taking fabulous pet portraits for a donation. Petropolitian will be handing out delicious doggy sundaes and after your pets are fancy and full, they are welcome to frolic unleashed in a large, fenced area! There will also be a raffle, boxers for adoption, Dj spun music and more fun!

date: Sun, Sept 13
time: 2pm-5pm
at: Dallas
Cost: FREE!
more info: click here


Etsy Dallas Birthday Giveaway
Your chance to win over $200 in Etsy Dallas member's goodies. To enter click here


Etsy Dallas Birthday Sale
18 Etsy Dallas members are having a Birthday Sale to celebrate our Birthday. Check out the great sales here.

Etsy Dallas Birthday Giveaway

We are ready to celebrate our 2nd birthday with a team giveaway! Check it out:




One lucky winner will get all these goodies. A retail value of $212.00. Wow!

LaAlicia Eco-chic Earrings: Words, colors, images selected with care team up to weave hand-cut, hand-woven, recycled paper into this colorful, eco-chic pair of earrings; $19.

Tefi Designs 1) BINGO ring: vintage marker silvertone ring base; $8. 2) Ponytail holder in plaid fabric; $2. 3) Bell Flower earrings : Czech glass, pearls, silver plated hooks; $10.

Designing-Diva Dichroic glass pendant: The base is made from clear green & has been "funked" out with orange copper, silver and dark purple dichroic glass. A sterling plated bail has been adhered with industrial adhesive. Pendant measures ~3/4" wide X 1 5/8" long; $25.

Pamela Michelle Take Me Home 5x7 art print; $26.

Dowdy Studio Rock Hand - Medium screenprinted white V-neck tee; $22.

artfull Expression Mini altered domino pendant; $12.

Signature Scentsations Black Raspberry Vanilla 9 oz body lotion; $12.

MandiBeads Hand-beaded pen; $20.

The Pig and the Peacock 1) White tea and ginger handcrafted shea butter soap - 5 oz; $5. 2)White tea and ginger body mist; $4.

Modest Ambition Two crocheted button pins; $12.

design roots 6 cards + 6 kraft envelopes; $10.

One Up Designs 10 surface decals; $10.

Karmacrochet 1) Set of 3 crocheted dishcloths; $10. 2) Scrabble tile pendant; $5.

The Plaid Mushroom Rosemary Mint lotion 2 oz; $8.

How to Enter
Leave a comment on this post stating your favorite item in this giveaway. Be sure to include a valid email address -this is mandatory to qualify for the contest. To do it safely, use this format: yourname[at]email[dot]com.

Additional Entries:
1) Post your favorite item from a shop in the giveaway to earn an additional entry. You will need to post the link to the item and provide a valid email address. Only one entry per shop is allowed.

2) If you buy an item from one of the shops in the giveaway, you will earn another additional entry. Post the link to the sold item and provide a valid email address. Only one entry per shop is allowed.

The Rules
- Giveaway starts on September 7th at 12:00 AM CST and ends September 13th at 11:59 PM CST.
- The winner will be choosen using Random.org and announced on 09/18/2009. The winner will be contacted via email to provide mailing information. If the winner does not respond in 7 days, another winner will be chosen.
- The giveaway is open to everyone who provides a valid email address and, if selected, will need to provide a valid name and US mailing address.

And don't forget...Have a blast! GOOD LUCK!

Contest led and managed by Patricia of Karmacrochet

Etsy Dallas Turns Two!


It all started with an great idea and a couple dozen invitation emails. Stephanie Hindall/Tefi Designs sent out this email is September 2007 and soon had a group of Dallas crafties ready to get together to share ideas and put on their first trunk show as a group:

"Hi there! I’m looking to start up an Etsy street team focusing on sellers in the Dallas area. To start with, I thought we could meet once a month or at least once a quarter, participate in trunk shows together at our homes, share ad space and the cost of a simple website, etc. In order to get this off the ground, I’ll need to get at least 3-5 fellow Dallas “estiers” on board. Please let me know if you are interested! Cheers, Stephanie"

In short, the first Etsy Dallas Trunk Show was in December of 2007 with 9 crafters. The group has grown each year and added new members and fun events. The upcoming 2nd Annual Jingle Bash will include over 50 vendors. Mark your calendars, this is a great event -- round up your friends & shopping list and come by and enjoy!

In honor of turning two, we are having a team sale going on September 7-13 unless otherwise noted below. Check out these team members' shops for special deals and get your shop on!




Signature Scentsations - 10 % off refunded through Pay Pal, Sept 11-13





Modest Ambition - Free shipping on all orders





artfullExpresion - Free shipping on all orders



Lolafalk - Free Domestic shipping - enter code EDBDAY at checkout (refunded via Paypal)



Designroots- Buy one set of cards, get the second set HALF OFF!





MandiBeads - Free shipping on all items





PamelaMichelle - free shipping on all items




CutOutandCollect - 10% of sales on three days donated to Susan G. Komen Fundraiser. Free shipping on all pouches, wallets, and aprons Sept 11-13



Tefi Designs - free shipping on clearance items





EveMMetalsmith - free shipping Sept. 11-13





LaAlicia - free shipping on selected items






ThePigandThePeacock - 20% off your purchase refunded via PayPal





Laura Davis Design Lab - buy one item, get the second (of equal or lesser value) half off





KarmaCrochet - free worldwide shipping for orders over $25 (refuned via PayPal), use code ED2BDay





ThePlaidMushroom - Buy one tube of lip balm and get one half price





e-maille - free shipping



Designing-Diva - Save 25% off ANY (no minimum purchase required) order using coupon code plus FREE standard shipping on any order over $40 after discount has been taken.
Coupon Code: EDTeam25



sanctumds - all single cards are $2 (savings of .50-$1 depending on the card)





Be sure to join our mailing list to stay current on events going on that include EDers. Another way to stay current on fun stuff going on is to check out the Weekend Guide put together each week by PamelaMichelle.

posted by Alicia

Weekend Guide: Sept 3-6

The weekend starts early this week. Make it down to Studio Four Eleven tonight for their Studio Open House. Then enjoy a fantastic giveaway from Karma Crochet.



Tonight: Studio Four Eleven Open House
Date: Thursday, Sept 3rd
Time: 5pm - 10pm
At: Studio Four Eleven N. Tyler St. Dallas
For more info click here
Pre-shop: Tara to the T



Karma Crochet Giveaway on Love Obsess Inspire
Date: Contest runs through Sept 8th
At: Online
For more info click here
Karma Crochet's Etsy shop: here

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Aug 28-30

Hooray for the weekend! Most students started school this week, which means this is the first weekend of freedom. Well students and ex-students, let's grab some friends and go have some fun this weekend!

Harrilu Trunk Show

Date: Aug 28 - 30

Time: during regular store hours

At: Exhale Dallas 500 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas

For more info click here

Pre-shop Harrilu here



Dustbowl Arts Market

Date: Saturday Aug 29th

Time: 10am - 6pm

At: Campus Corner (Buchanan Street) Norman, Oklahoma

For more info click here

Pre-shop: One Up Designs, Three Yellow Starfish, Dowdy Studio, Cut Out and Collect, Pamela Michelle, Artful Expression



Super Sneaky Collaboration Project at the Dustbowl

Date: Saturday Aug 29th

Time: 10am - 6pm

At: Campus Corner (Buchanan Street) Norman, Oklahoma

For more info click here

Pre-shop: Dowdy Studio, Cut Out and Collect, Pamela Michelle



Studio Four Eleven Open House

Date: Thursday, Sept 3rd

Time: 5pm - 10pm

At: Studio Four Eleven N. Tyler St. Dallas

For more info click here

Pre-shop: Tara to the T



Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: August 21-23


Lots of fun indie/crafty happenings going on this weekend. So many good deals on quality handmade items, your head will spin but your wallet will thank you. Don't miss out!

Style Stay-Cation Trunk Show
Come and enjoy a mini "Stay-Cation"! We're going to be serving up fun & fashion at a trunk show at Move Studio featuring hand-picked local designers. There will be great fashions for everyone-- accessories, jewelry & more. We'll also have chair massages, makeover consultations, a few treats & more. Bring your friends or come meet a few new ones!

Participating Etsy Dallas members include: Harrilu, Tara to the T, Tefi Designs, The Pig and the Peacock, and Haute Hardware

Date and Time: August 21st from 5-9pm and August 22nd from 3-7pm
Location: Move Studio, 17062 Preston Road @ Campbell, Dallas 75248
Cost: FREE
Click here for more info on the vendors at this event.


Late Nights Summer Block Party @ the DMA
The Dallas Museum of Art goes to the movies this summer and invites you to view works in its collections through a cinematic lens. Summer nights shine as the Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection of Asian Art, and Nasher Sculpture Center celebrate the stars of their collections.

Date: Friday, August 21
Time: 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
Cost: Admission to the DMA is $10 or less, free at the Crow Collection and Nasher Sculpture Center.
Click here for more info.

Silla Soup Trunk Show
See new styles from Silla's Fall line of handmade hair accessories.

When: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Little Bean, 5308 Junius St. (214-370-9111).
Click here to visit Silla's Etsy shop.

Lolafalk Mini-Zip Sale
The original Lola Mini-Zip is getting a makeover! To make room for the new Zips (in stock starting 8/24), all current Mini-Zip inventory has been marked down 30 percent - and includes FREE domestic shipping. Click here to visit Lolafalk's Etsy shop.

Also check out...

Flag Books with Paper Nerds
Aug. 23
$45 in advance, $50 at the door
http://papernerds.blogspot.com/

Etsy Dallas Member BBQ + Silent Auction

















Last month we held a silent auction in conjunction with an Etsy Dallas Member BBQ to benefit the La Reunion Art Chicas Unidas program. Dallas Etsians donated and purchased handmade items from each other to raise money for this wonderful program. We finally got everything settled and checks collected and sent to La Reunion. I'm happy to announce that we raised and donated $200. A big thanks to everyone who participated.

A special thanks to members Carrie and James of OneUpDesigns who hosted the event.

Photo above: Erin/Haute Hardware & Mr. Haute Hardware peruse the silent auction goodies Photo below: Allison Gillies/Fine Artist, Jodi/Jodi von Rotten, Susan/Sadie's Things, Stephanie/Tefi, and Mia/Mia Maria enjoying the BBQ.

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Aug 14-16

Hello weekend! I cannot wait for you to get here and grace Dallas with your presence. This weekend we get to enjoy the music and arts event that is Sons Stock and go shopping for indie discounts at Make Studio.

Sons Stock - Dallas
Sons Stock is a yearly event held at the historic Sons of Hermann Hall in Deep Ellum. Yes, this is the same venue the Jingle Bash will be held at later in the year (mark those calendars, *wink). Sons Stock 2009 celebrates the 40th anniversary of Woodstock and benefits the Sons Of Hermann Columbia Lodge # 66.

The Halls will be filled with music, food, drinks and amazing art. A great event to bring the whole family to. Artists and crafters will be on site selling their goods, including the artwork of Sons of Hermann Hall members, rare records, posters, signs, tie-dye goods, woodwork, pottery, paintings, prints, jewelry and much more. LinkA couple of our Etsy Dallas artists will be showcasing and selling their handmade goods during the event. Please stop by anytime before 9 and say hello to The Kessler Craftsman (above) and The Pig and the Peacock (below)Date: Saturday, August 15th
Location: Sons of Hermann Hall, Deep Ellum, 3414 Elm St. Dallas, TX
Time: 10AM - Midnight
Web address: http://www.sonsofhermann.com/sohh_calendar.htm
Cost: FREE!!!

Make Shop & Studio: End of Summer Sale - Oak Cliff
Make is offering 10% all their entire stock this Friday and Saturday. Get down to the Bishops Art District early and shop from Etsy Dallas members Tara to the T, the Texas Tarts, Superchica, Pamela Michelle, Dowdy Studio, LolaFalk, Tigerbee and Harrilu.

Insider tip: become friends with @MakeStudio on Twitter to find out how to save an extra 5% while shopping this weekend.

Date: Friday and Saturday, August 14 - 15th
Location: Make Studio, 313 N. Bishop Ave Dallas, TX
Time: 12pm-8pm
Web address: http://www.blogger.com/www.themakesite.com
Save: 10%

written by: Pamela Michelle

Eco•Ideas: Back To School

Many students here in North Texas are going back to school the last week of August. With that in mind, here are some ways to make the return to the classroom more eco-friendly and fun.






This adorable bag from Nerdbomber would be great for carrying your lunch. It's totally reusable and will save brown paper bags. Save plastic bags too. This bright colorful bag from b.licious is great for books and easy to recognize as your own. Fabric sandwich/snack bags are cute, functional and washable from BlackandWhiteAffair and Gnomeclothes. Reduce your use of plastic bags for lunch and snacks.


Ever notice how writing tools seem to disappear? They all look alike and you couldn't pick yours out of a line up? With this unique, fabulous, hand-beaded pen from mandibeads-- chances are that this pen will become a personal favorite and rarely leave your hand.

A home for all those brand new supplies is a great way to keep up with them. CutOutandCollect has beautiful little pouches in tons of fun patterns to choose from. (There is a combo to suit your personality.)

Colored Pencils? A geography class favorite. Here's a great way to get the pencils and a home for them. Check out this fun pencil wrap from thegreenlizard.

Keep those extra curricular activity schedules organized throughout the year. BrendaSWhite has some fun embellished clip boards to help you do just that.


This is a great opportunity, whether you're a student or not, to work on adding some more green habits to your daily routine. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

posted by Alicia

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: August 6 - 9


1st Thursday – Dallas
Chill Out at Bishop Arts District! Visit any of these shops in the Bishop’s Arts District to get a ticket for a free palleta by La Original Michoacana:
Xpressions Boutique, Make, Green Pet, Hunky's, Indigo 1745, Zola's, Bishop Street Market, Cozy Cottage, THE Magazine, Decorazon Gallery, Shambhala Body Gallery, Salon on Bishop, Hattie's and Pretty In Pink.

Stop by Make Shop and Studio for the Peace Out Kimber and Summer Sale

Bring the dogs by Green Pet for a free doggy frozen yogurt treat. First come, first served.

Date: Thursday August 6th
Time: 7pm -9pm
Location: Bishop Arts District
Cost: FREE!
Website: www.bishopartsdistrict.com/1st-thursdays/

Cut Out & Collect: Happy Birthday Sale! - Online
Help Cheyne of Cut Out and Collect celebrate her birthday - buy YOURSELF a present!!! Free worldwide shipping on select items + free cupcake mini zipper pouch on all orders over $45.

Date: August 6th – 10th
Time: Etsy is always open
Website: http://www.cutoutandcollect.etsy.com/

The Girl Show - Dallas
The creative sisters of Dallas will gather for a two day festival celebrating vast individual talents. Live music will be featured both days including Iris Leu, voted "Next Big Thing" by the Dallas Quick. Live visual art will be on display both days including interactive, hands-on activities. Original T-shirts and jewelry, a fashion show, body art, and live photography are just some of the other exciting things that make 'girlShow' ArtLoveMagic's BIGGEST event of the year.

Date: Friday, August 7th & Saturday August 8th
Time: 8pm - 12 am
Location: Mokah Lounge 2803 Taylor Street Dallas, Texas 75226
Cost: $10
Website: http://www.mokahcoffeebar.com/


To Be Scene - Mural Wrap Party - Dallas
Date: Saturday, August 08, 2009
Time: 4pm – 10pm
Location: Kettle Art Gallery, 2714 Elm Street Dallas, TX
Website: http://www.kettleart.com/page2.htm

Stay Cool: Lemonade & Sangria

This summer is hot, hot, hot! But here in the Lone Star State, we know how to stay cool when the thermometer pushes 100 degrees plus.

Etsy Dallas is proud to bring you two simple recipes to stay cool this summer - one for the "drinkers" and one for the kids.

Larry's Sangria
1 bottle red wine; Torres Sangre De Toro
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup Triple sec
1/2 cup brandy
1 sugar
1 cup Club soda

Mix all ingredients, except club soada and orange slices. Allow to sit in refrigerator for a few hours. When ready to serve, add ice-cold club soda and ice cubes. Garnish with
orange slices. Serve cold.



Dale's Lemonade (by Alicia)
1/3-1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup super fine sugar
3 cups of water

Put the sugar and water in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat. Let the mixture cool. Put the lemon juice and cooled simple syrup in to a pitcher. Serve over ice.

Fun Twist: Try adding a few bruised mint leaves or a handful of fresh raspberries.

posted by Stephanie

Talking Shop with Tara to the T


The incredibly talented Etsy Dallas member, Tara Tonini, of Tara to the T, and long-time Etsy Dallas friends Doug Voisin and Andrew Bayer (the masterminds behind the fantastically hip clothing line and vintage-meets-handmade retail shop, House of Dang) have some tricks up their sleeves. The House of Dang retail space closed it's doors after the final party this past Friday. We're sad to have seen the retail space go, but House of Dang and Tara to the T have bigger and better things in the works. Tara took some time to spill all the details about their new collective studio space, StudioFourEleven, opening in the Bishop Arts District.

Etsy Dallas: Tell us a little about the first time you met Doug and Andrew
Tara Tonini: I met Doug and Andrew at one of their awesome House of Dang store events, we danced near the spiked punch bowl and it was friendship at first sight!

ED: How did the three of you decide to open a studio, together?
TT: The three of us have taken some major steps this year to take our companies to the next level. Andrew and Doug wanted to close their retail store to be able to focus strictly on their design talent and creating their HOD line, and I wanted to focus on my Sky Girls line. So we thought it would be perfect to share studio space. We keep each other excited about the fashion industry and all the unexpected turns it takes. Doug, Andrew and I, all have back grounds in different areas of fashion. Doug is involved with Runway show production, Andrew is a stylist and I have a product development and sourcing background. We all have very different and useful skills and we are able to help each other out with the growth of our individual companies. Even though we have seperate businesses we work very well together as a team.

ED: Which of you is the messiest worker? Tell the truth!
TT: Me! I've been traveling a lot for shows so I've been coming and going though town like a tornado!

ED: So opening a studio is a BIG DEAL! (congrats/squeal!) Do you have any new items on the way to celebrate?
TT: We are always brewing up something new. There are some top secret projects that will take place in the fall. As for right now, we are both finalizing our Spring 2010 lines, so there is a lot to look forward to in the new year.

ED: Do you think you'll continue the House of Dang Summer Smackdown tradition with some bangin' studio parties?
TT: We have our Open House and Trunk Show event taking place at Studio Four Eleven on Thursday September 3rd. And our Tyler Street community will be hosting block parties a few times a year. Make sure to join our blog to stay updated with our progress on the studio and upcoming events.

interview by Cheyne of Cut Out and Collect

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: July 24-26

Strap on your weekend boots and howdy on down to some fun indie events in Dallas and beyond this weekend!

House of Dang Closing Party
The party’s not over yet at House of Dang. The House of Dang is throwing a last hurrah celebration with Paul Slocum from And/Or Gallery. Bring a friend and party it out one last time at the House of Dang on Bryant Street in Dallas.

For those of you who don't already know...House of Dang is closing its retail space on July 24, 2009 and moving its design headquarters and operations into a shared studio space with Tara to the T, in the Oak Cliff's thriving Bishop Arts District. The new studio collaborative, named Studio 411 will serve as The House of Dang and Tara to the T's design studio and showroom.

Date: Friday, July 24th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: House of Dang
Web: http://www.thehouseofdang.com/
Cost: FREE!

Top off your radiator and bring sunscreen for the Billetproof Car Show in Giddinigs, TX. There will be plenty of shade, and the Giddings Firemen will be selling cold beer (proceeds to benefit the volunteer fire dept.) There will also be a burnout contest, live shows and amazing vendors and artists to shop from.

Tara to the T just got back to Texas from her tour in CA at the Renegade Craft Fair, and is heading out to the Billetproof Car show in Giddings Tx. They've got lots of new merchandise including Johnny Cash T-shirts, new hats and pretty hair accessories. Come by the booth and say hello!

Date: Saturday July 25th - Sunday July 26th
Time: Day time
Location: Fireman's Park Hwy 290, Giddings, TX
Web: http://www.billetproof.com/billetproofnews/templates/?a=10&z=7
Cost: FREE!

Cooking With Etsy Dallas: Cake Balls

Cake Balls have been around for many years, but this is my take on them. Nope, they are not dietetic, but a great treat when you feel like you deserve it. The possibilities are endless: chocolate dipped in chocolate, red velvet or carrot cake dipped in white chocolate. Top with sprinkles, chopped nuts, chocolate shavings...you get the idea!

One of my favorite baking blogs at the moment is http://www.bakerella.com/. Check out how she decorates red velvet cake balls in December '07. Like I said, the possibilities are endless! Beware: While cake balls are easy to make, they are a tad time consuming. Now go make some balls!

YOUR BASIC CAKE BALLS

(1) 18.25 oz box chocolate cake mix
(1) 16 oz container chocolate frosting at room temp
(1) lb bag chocolate candy wafers

Prepare the cake mix according to package directions in a 13 x 9 x 2. First important tip: let the cake cool completely! Crumble in a large bowl and stir in frosting with a fork until well blended. Will not be pretty! Place in refrigerator to chill before rolling into balls.

Use a tablespoon to scoop and form balls of the chocolate cake mixture and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. If mixture becomes too soft, return to the fridge to chill. Once balls are rolled, place in freezer and leave overnight. If you do not have time to freeze overnight, leave in the refrigerator for several hours. This makes them easier to dip without breaking. If you prefer to make "cake pops," insert a lollipop stick into each cake ball before chilling.

Melt chocolate wafers in a large pyrex measuring cup in the microwave, stirring occasionally until smooth. Once the balls are chilled, dip with a toothpick in melted chocolate (only use about 1/4 of the batch at a time while the rest are in the fridge or freezer). Dip and place on wax paper to set. Add sprinkles as each ball is dipped since the chocolate sets very quickly.

GOOD TO KNOW
*Dip two different ways - (1) dip each ball in chocolate and add sprinkles quickly, before the chocolate sets, or (2) dip and leave the toothpicks in while they dry and then gently twist to remove and add a little melted chocolate and sprinkles to the top of each one.

*If making red velvet cake balls with cream cheese frosting and dipping in white chocolate candy wafers, you will need to double-dip. The first dip will be pink!

*You can mix and match cake and icing flavors, as well as different colored chocolate wafers. Bags of the candy wafers are available at Michael's, JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby in the Wilton candy section.

Sometimes I make these the size of quarters - sometimes the size of golf balls. Either pile on a cake plate or place each one in a paper muffin cup. This recipe yields approximately 72 small cake balls. Enjoy!

by brendaswhite

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Too lazy to make cake balls yourself?
Visit The Cake Ball Company in Dallas on the southeast corner of NW Hwy and Easton. In Austin, pull on into the best dang trailer lot in town and step up to Holy Cacao's counter, located on South First Street.

Jingle Bash: Call for Artists and Designers!

Call for Artists and Designers: If you or someone you know would like to apply to be a vendor at the 2nd Annual Jingle Bash, please visit http://etsydallas.com/TheBash.html to read the guidelines and download the application. Space is very limited and competitive. That means we will have the best of the best for Dallas to shop from, just in time for holiday shopping. Please read all instructions before applying.
If you are not an artist or crafter, we hope to see you as a shopper at the Bash. This is the place to buy special and meaningful holidays gifts handcrafted with love by artists in your community.

About the Bash

Kick off the holiday season! Etsy Dallas, who first brought you the famous Beer-B-Q trunk show, the 1st Annual Jingle Bash and the 1st Annual Spring Bash is doing it again - even bigger and better this time.

The 2nd Annual Jingle Bash will be held at the historic Sons of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm St. in Dallas on November 21st from 1pm-7pm. The show will feature over 40 local artists and designers, music, and a full bar. There is no cost to the public for admission or entertainment. 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!


Hope to see you at the 2nd Annual Jingle Bash!

-Stephanie & Pamela

Etsy Dallas Online Shopping: Free Shipping!

Free Shipping Sales: July 18-19
We had so much fun with our last free shipping event, that we decided to do it again! This time we decided to cast away our shipping fees for the weekend and board the free shipping boat. This is gonna be like one big boat party where we'll be touring all these fine Etsy Dallas members' shops. Each one has something amazing to bring to our seaward adventure.

The Plaid Mushroom
First to board our Free Shipping boat tour is The Plaid Mushroom. This shop offers quality handmade lipbalms perfumes, and lotions made from scratch with no bases, so you can completely indulge yourself. Items purchased between July 16 and 19th will receive FREE SHIPPING! See The Plaid Mushroom's Etsy Shop for more details.

it's not me, it's you.


Laura Davis Design Lab
Our next stop on the Free Shipping boat tour is Laura Davis Design Lab. Here you can find one of a kind embroidered pillows and repurposed vintage dinnerware for your empty tables and couches.

Banana Showcase
Hope you are planning on packing a lunch and some sunscreen for this fun boat ride. If you are you can find some really great bags at Banana Showcase to store all your extreme adventure supplies for the boat trip, or for everyday. Get free shipping until midnight on Sunday at Banana Showcase.

Pamela Michelle
As we reach Pamela Michelle's shop, we can indulge in her nature inspired wooden pendants, handmade art necklaces and original art prints. There's nothing like getting a little natural site seeing done on a free shipping boat tour. All item in Pamela Michelle's shop are free of any shipping charges to the US and Canada.

Dowdy Studio
Let's row on over to our favorite men's clothing shop, Dowdy Studio. These music inspired hand drawn illustrations will add some much needed audible flavor to our boat tour. Dowdy Studio is offering free shipping to the US and Canada through Sunday at midnight.

Places in the Heart
Tefi Designs
If you dressed for this boat tour, then you can easily grab yourself some beautiful summery jewelry from Tefi Designs. This designer knows how to attract attention with color, and what girl doesn't want that when she's on the Free Shippng boat? Tefi Designs is offering free shipping on her fabric pendants and fuzzy ball necklaces until the endo of July, so if you miss out this weekend, you still have time to snag one of these beauties.

Colorful Alphabet Poster
Design Roots
And last on the tour, but certianly not least is Design Roots. Join her in celebrating the birth of their first daughter, bridgette eloise - born july 2nd, 2009! Everything in this shop will be ON SALE through the month of July.

by Pamela Michelle

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: July 17 -19

Time to get all dolled up in your weekend clothes and head out to some fun indie events going on this weekend. Stay tuned for some great weekend deals from our Etsy Dallas teamies in our Weekend Online Shopping Guide.

Artist Reception: The Abstract Art of Liz Ballard – Arlington
Lizardo Art’s fun abstract paintings will be on display and for sale at the Coffee Haus Downtown through the end of July. An artist reception will be held this Friday from 7pm-8pm at the Coffee Haus Downtown. Liz, the master behind Lizardo Art will be there in person for an informal meet & greet.

Date: Friday, July 17th
Time: 7 - 8pm
Location: The Coffee Haus Downtown in Arlington
Web address: www.thecoffeehausdowntown.com
Cost: FREE!

House of Dang Closing Sale - Dallas
Our friends, Andy and Doug, over at the House of Dang are closing their doors. The House of Dang has been with us since 2006 and has been a stew of youthful creativity for Dallas. Andy and Doug are moving off to the south, the artsy city of Oak Cliff in the Bishop Arts District, to open Studio Four Eleven with our Etsy Dallas gal Tara to the T. But they’re not leaving Dallas without going out in style with a huge bang’n sale. Stop by House of Dang and shop their vintage, which is marked down 30%. Also get your hands on some original Cut Out and Collect goodies marked down 10-20% off, along with other marked down Dallas designers.

There is a lot more to come from these boys. Go ahead and mark that calendar for Thursday, July 24th, 7pm. This will be their final blow out party at House of Dang!

Date: Now thru July 24th
Time:
Location: 4219 Bryan St, Dallas
Web: http://www.blogger.com/www.thehouseofdang.com

Renegade Craft Fair: San Francisco
Over 200 artists are traveling from all over the country and abroad to participate and sell their handmade goods at Renegade Craft Fair – San Francisco. From clothing and accessories, to stationary and concert posters, with everything from bath products and ceramics in between – there’s surely something for everyone! Be sure to check out their artist page to start working on your wish list.

Etsy Dallas members Tara to the T and Harrilu will be rocking it at the Renegade Craft Fair. You'll get your chance to see Tara to the T's wonderfully handcrafted accessories and Harrilu's amazing screenprinted clothing.

Date: July 18–19th
Time: 11am - 7pm
Location: Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion, San Francisco, CA
Cost: FREE
Website: http://www.renegadecraft.com/san-francisco?site=sf

Talking Shop with LizardoArt

Crazy, Acrylic on Canvas by LizardoArt

Etsy Dallas members Liz Ballard, of LizardoArt, and Cheyne Little, of Cut Out and Collect and The Coffee Haus Downtown, sat down to talk shop, earlier this week. LizardoArt's abstract paintings will be on display at the Coffee Haus through July. You can meet Liz and view her work at an after hours reception this Friday, July 17th 7-8pm.

Cheyne: How long have you been painting?
Liz Ballard: For about 5 years now. I didn't intend to learn how to paint. I was doing a simple project for my apartment and that turned into this.

C: What inspires you to create art?
L: I like to listen to music and if I find something I like, I can paint for quite a while. Otherwise I usually want to paint after I've been hanging out in Dallas or any new city. I'm inspired by any kind of cool textures I see and old, weathered buildings. I also love fashion magazines and find inspiration in that too.

C: How often are you able to paint?
L: It depends on the time of the year. I can paint more right now because I have no classes. I have two semesters of college left and then I hope I can paint a lot more.

C: What music do you listen to while you paint?
L: I usually listen to podcasts or di.fm when I paint. I like trance music like Tiesto. Di.fm is good because it keeps going and I don't get distracted playing with CDs and things. I also have a thing for gangsta rap...lol

C: (As an abstract artist, texture and color must be important) Do you use color to express emotion/subject matter - or do you work with whatever inspires you?
L: I think I am expressing emotions but not because I set out to do that. I guess you can't really help it when you are doing something artistic. I am usually inspired by a certain color that I can't get enough of. Also, I like to find new techniques and playing around with those usually inspires me. If I find a new way of making a texture, I'll want to keep playing with it and that inspires me to paint.

C: Why did you want to be part of Etsy Dallas?
L: I really liked the idea of meeting people who lived near me. I also love that everyone does different things, complementing each other. Plus it just looked like a cool team.

Etsy Dallas Loves: Austin!

Austin, Texas is home to the birth of the handmade movement, thanks largely in part to the ladies of the original Austin Craft Mafia. We especially love Naughty Secertary Club's kitscky colorful costume jewelry and Sublime Stitching's eye-catching embroidery patterns. These crafty businesses opened the door for crafters and collectives like Etsy Dallas and Etsy Austin to blossom.

Necklace by Fat Cat Creations

Road Trip: AustinBound!
Today, Austin boasts a host of indie businesses, in particular the burgeoning trailer movement. On a recent road trip, Etsy Dallas founder and former Austinite, Stephanie of Tefi Designs, toured some of the capitol's best indie eateries and shops. Since beads are her mainstay, Stephanie stopped by Sea of Beads in north Austin and Legendary Beads in south Austin and walked away with some great finds.

The new Parts + Labour digs at 1117 S. Congress Ave.

The shopping didn't end there! Stephanie and family spent an afternoon on South Congress and visited Parts + Labour for local handmade goods, and Tesoros, a store that specializes in imports from South America, Asia and Africa. With shopping comes hunger, so it was off to Magnolia Cafe for a Neptunian Landscape (no verde sauce) and a bottomless cup o' joe.

Owner Ellen Kinsey serves up a cake shake to Jason Wright, tireless Etsy Dallas supporter.

The trailer tour in Austin's southern sector included some great eateries. Holy Cacao offered up delicious handmade cake balls and a yummy vanilla cake shake, and Izzoz Tacos makes the best migas around. Lulu B's is known for their delish Vietnamese sandwich's, so fresh and flavorful. It was a great road trip with tons of indie shopping and handmade fun!

A Whale-Respected Man tee by Squid Ink Kollective

A Move to the Capitol City
Austin got a brand spankin' new addition this week! The super-powered screen-printing duo known as Squid Ink Kollective has ditched North Texas for our great state capitol. Browse Brian and Lynnea's bright tees, flawlessly constructed handbags, and hilarious little oddities in their etsy shop. They'll be missed, but we think they'll do so well in Austin, we can't pout for very long!

written by Stephanie of Tefi Designs and Cheyne Little of Cut Out and Collect

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: July 11-12

Hooray weekend! It's that time again to bust out your pocket calendar and mark yourself down for some great weekend events!


Sizzling Summer Sale - Fort Worth
The Texas Pottery & Sculpture Guild’s biannual Sizzling Summer Sale will be held in Fort Worth on July 10th, 5-9 PM, and July 11th, 10 AM-4 PM, at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Participating will be artists from North Texas, featuring functional and decorative artwork. Included in the activities will be a silent auction benefiting TPSG, and the Emergency Artists Support League. And there also will be the raffling of a distinctive tea pot. In addition, on Friday night there will be a special “meet the artists” wine and dessert reception. Come enjoy custom pieces from the Etsy Dallas gal who put this whole show together, Jill of Rimrock View Studio.

Date: Friday, July 10th - Saturday July 11th
Time: (F) 5-9pm, (S) 10-4pm
Location: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street
Cost: FREE!
Website: http://www.blogger.com/www.tpsg.biz

Indie Shop Soiree - Dallas
Ladies, grab a gal pal and your best cocktail dress and head out to the House of Blues for some seriously fun shopping. 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, Three Yellow Starfish 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/


Renegade Craft Fair - Los Angeles
Over 200 artists are traveling from all over the country and abroad to participate and sell their handmade goods at Renegade Craft Fair – Los Angeles. From clothing and accessories, to stationary and concert posters, with everything from bath products and ceramics in between – there’s surely something for everyone! Be sure to check out their artist page to start working on your wish list.

Etsy Dallas members Tara to the T and Harrilu will be rocking it at the Renegade Craft Fair. You'll get your chance to see Tara to the T's wonderfully handcrafted accessories and Harrilu's amazing screenprinted clothing.

Date: Saturday, July 11th - Sunday, July 12th
Time: 11am-7pm (both days)
Location: California Market Center
Cost: FREE!
Website: http://www.renegadecraft.com/los-angeles?site=la

Posted by: Pamela Michelle