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Have you met our Jingle Bash sponsors yet?



We are pleased as spiked holiday punch to present our 2010 Jingle Bash sponsors! Big thanks to everyone who has jumped on board to help support the endeavors of the beautiful, all-volunteer, nonprofit animal we fondly call, "The Bash." Stay tuned for upcoming blog spotlights on our top sponsors! Until then, big thanks to:


Everyone's favorite online marketplace for all things hip and handmade!


Dallas' newest fabric boutique and sewing lounge!




Free DIY crafts provided at the Bash by Oil and Cotton, a creative exchange located in one of the hippest parts of town - Oak Cliff!

Check out our other fantastic Jingle Bash sponsors here.

Want to sign up to be a sponsor? It's not too late! Visit our Sponsors page today for more info!

Back-to-School

I love this time of year.There is something so special about the smell of new pencils, backpacks, and the great memories of picking out new great stuff for school. While I don't have to wait in the drop off/pick up lines or shop for supplies myself, I definitely take every opportunity to shop. It's a great time to find new cool stuff, fun supplies, and great deals.

Etsy would have been my favorite place (if it had been around) to pick up new gear. I can not tell you the number of lip balm's I'd lose at the bottom of my backpack along with my keys-- I love this solution by Karmacrochet.

Could you get a more perfect bag for back-to-school? Check out this great messenger bag by Cut out and Collect

The answer to a personalized bookcover- for your laptop. These vinyl decals sized perfectly for a laptop by One Up Designs are great! Who could resist a chimp?

Checkout this bookcover by Nerdbomber that is the perfect size for paperbacks! My high school self could have really used this, in fact if my copy of "Old Man and the Sea" would weep if it saw that it could have remained in-tact. ;)

All I can think when shopping Alicia Colina-Ashby is that I really wish she could have been a buddy of mine when trying to pass a note ;). I'm in love with the intricate folds and amazing accessories-- like this pouch (which would definitely be great for all the little bits that float around a book bag)

Who doesn't want to look great the first day of school (and really all the days). These earrings from superchica are super sweet.

This necklace by Haute Hardware would perk up any outfit with a great pop of color

Definitely check out all of Etsy Dallas for great back to school items. From shirts, accessories, to paper goods, personal care, and more I think you could find a little something beautiful and original just in time for back-to-school. Happy Shopping!

posted by Megan of Harrilu

Dang, It's Hot! Team Sale Event


The weather in Texas is hot and we've decided that's a perfect reason to have a team sale. We are officially announcing the "Dang, It's Hot Sale!" - a fun opportunity to find a great deals from your fave Etsy Dallas artists. Get comfy in the air conditioning and shop handmade with these fun summer deals!


Tefi Designs - free domestic shipping on Clearance items







Color Box Design - Free US shipping







Pamela MIchelle - Free Shipping (US & Canada only)







Cut Out and Collect - free US shipping







XY Factory - Free Shipping







Modest Ambition -Free shipping US + Canada







ChetArt - Free U.S. Shipping on all prints







bonnybeads - $5 rebate on all purchases of $20 or more (before shipping/tax) AND free shipping to the U.S.






LaAlicia - $5 rebate via paypal on any size purse purchase







The Miscellany - $3 off prints, 2 for $40 necklaces







Pig &the Peacock - 20% off purchases of $20 or more (before shipping)







KarmaCrochet - 5 Scrabble pendants for $20 & Free Shipping
(US & Canada only)






paperfingers - 3 alphabet prints for the price of 2 sale
(great time to get your kiddo's initials!)
Dowdy Studio - twenty one dollar tee sale







Eye on the Sparrow - Free guitar string keychain from
The American Fuse and eye on the sparrow designs
koozie with each order!





MaggieMayI - Free 18" Ball Chain Necklace With Each Pendant Purchase







Jane Joss - 20% off all items before shipping










Ferrochie - 10% off all orders




Signifying Not - Crew necks 2 for $35, V necks 2 for $38







HAPPY SHOPPING!

posted by Alicia Colina-Ashby, a.k.a. Laalicia

What is a Destash Anyway?

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Crafters are known hoarders. That’s not a secret. But every once in a while it’s time to clean the clutter and move on from projects never realized, inspiration long gone, and leftover supplies from projects already completed. Destashing is the process of unloading the “stash.”

As a crafty creative person I love working with other people’s leftovers. A jar full of zippers from the 1960s? Joy! A basket of buttons and a box of trim from my great aunt? A real find. As I sort through my own stash and the accumulation of things both bought and inherited, I am happy to have a venue to share these beloved treasures with other crafty creatives. I might have the centerpiece of his or her next amazing creation.

Come see what other Etsy Dallas members might have in their stash that could be yours! Participating members, include:

Bead Circle
Cut Out and Collect
Karmacrochet
La Alicia
Maggie May I
Miamaria Design
Modest Ambition
Nerdbomber
One Up Designs
tefi
Where Water Comes Down
XY Factory

Shop art and craft supplies from Dallas’ craftiest!

Supplies Me! Art + Craft Supply Sale
Saturday, June 26, 11 am–2 pm in the Blue Room at South Side on Lamar in Dallas
1409 South Lamar, Dallas, TX 75215

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: June 12 - 13



The Dallas Flea is a trendy flea market with over 50 local Texas businesses and well-known artists selling their art, furniture, clothing, jewelry and more directly to the public. Take home hip wares (vintage furniture, costume jewelry, burlap pillows, homemade cookies) from 50-plus Texas talents driving from as far as Fredericksburg. Listen to live music by country crooner Jackson Eli. Come early - schwag bags will be handed out to the first 100 shoppers.

Date: Saturday, June 12th
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: South Side on Lamar, Dallas
More info: click here
Cost: $5 Admission at the door
Shop Etsy Dallas: Pamela Michelle, Dowdy Studio, Kessler Craftsman, Signifying Not, Tara to the T

Spring Bash Sponsor Spotlight: Shop Austin!

The Lone Star Ladies present Austin’s 2nd annual SHOP AUSTIN, featuring a juried selection of 50 handmade artisans, a complimentary Beauty Lounge sponsored by milk+honey day spa, delicious sweet and savory gourmet food in the cafe, and the presentation of the Frontier Scholarship Recipient.

The first thirty shoppers to arrive will receive a goodie bag stuffed with great giveaway items from vendors and local businesses, and printed by Extra!Extra! Sponsor, South Side Sanctuary.

The Spring Bash is proud to call The Lone Star Ladies one of it's sponsors, and we hope this is a good excuse for you to take a little Saturday drive down south to shop handmade in Austin!



Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 10am-6pm
Location: Saengerrunde Hall, Austin
Cost: $10, with $5 of each ticket going to support the Frontier Scholarship

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: April 10-11




Get ready for Urban Bazaar 10, featuring over 50 handcrafted vendors! The Urban Bazaar is DFW's answer to the alternative art & craft DIY movement sweeping the country. The demand for hip handmade product is answered with this local shopping experience, so be sure to join us and support these local makers and creators of everything handcrafted. Whether you are looking for unique clothing, funky jewelry and accessories, or that perfect art piece for your pad, this is the place to be!

Date: Sat - Sun, April 10-11
Time: Sat 12-8, Sun 12-4
Location: Bishop Arts District
More info: Click here
Cost of Admission: FREE!!
Participating Etsy Dallas members: Dowdy Studio, Cut Out and Collect, Silla Soup, Jane Joss, Kessler Craftsman, Seen Studios, Three Yellow Starfish, Mia Maria, Maggie May I, Eye of the Sparrow Designs




DFW Fiber Fest is an annual event dedicated to offering classes from both nationally known and local teachers in crocheting, dyeing, hand knitting, spinning, weaving, and other fiber arts. Numerous vendors will be on-site as well, with everything you could need for knitting and crocheting!

Date: Fri - Sun, April 9-11
Time: Classes run 9:00am-noon and 2:00pm-5:00pm each day. The vendor area will be open 8:00am-6:00pm Friday & Saturday, and 9:00am-6:00pm on Sunday.
Location: Addison Conference Center
More Info: Click Here
Cost of admission: $2/day or $5/weekend. Students are free!! Class prices start at $60.
Participating Etsy Dallas members: bonny beads

Weekend Guide - Spring Shopping Online

Spring welcomes in the warm weather and blooming flowers! And we're pretty sure all of Dallas is thrilled to welcome it, too, after a crazy cold and snowy winter.

This weekend, in between enjoying the warmer weather, luscious greenery and friends and family, Etsy Dallas invites you to hop on that internet, go to Etsy.com and enjoy spring thru the eyes and hands of the artists living and creating in the Dallas area. Below is a little spring-inspired collection of goodies from our very own Etsy Dallas members.

To shop our Spring-inspired collection of Etsy Dallas picks, click on the links below. Starting from top left:
9. Cut Out and Collect - Let the Sunshine Clutch

Browse even more Etsy Dallas member goodies here. Or go to Etsy.com and in the search box type in the official team tag: etsydallas2010. And don't miss shopping local Dallas talent at the upcoming 2nd Annual Spring Bash on May 1st! More details here.

posted by Pamela Michelle

The First Green of Spring

It's almost spring and that means - almost St. Patrick's Day!

No matter how you choose to celebrate – going to a parade, wearing green, drinking green beer or pretending to be Irish – you're sure to enjoy these beautiful handmade gift finds for St. Patrick's Day!

Green beer not your thing? Warm yourself up with a cup of delicious Irish Creme coffee from one of Etsy Dallas' newest members, Downtown Roasters (green mug recommended, but not required).

Find Downtown Roasters in person at the Coffee Haus Downtown in Arlington, Texas!


Dress your four legged friends for warmth and style with crocheted creations from another Etsy Dallas newbie, Oh So Micro. Dressing them in green will keep them from getting a chill (and a pinch!) on this brisk St. Patrick's Day.







From another new Etsy Dallas member ILDVED, and viking jeweler extraordinaire, this lovely piece will help you feel the green with sterling silver and reindeer moss all wrapped up in a ring.

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: March 11-14


March 11 - 14


Saturday Events!
Link


White Rock Local Market

Description of event: Local food, local goods and local friends are what make our community special. Facilitating the sale of fresh and nutritious produce, meat and dairy, breads, and artisan foods is a solid step to strengthening our community. But not just food – we also introduce vendors selling their art, pottery, clothes and more.


Date: March 13

Time: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: 702 N. Buckner, Dallas, TX

More info: click here

Cost: free!!

Participating Etsy Dallas members: Modest Ambition



Thursday Night
Penny Darling Trunk Show
Penny Darling is a neo victorian inspired accessories line designed by Tara Tonini. We are 1976will be hosting a trunk show to show off the spring collection.

Date: Thursday March 11th
Time: 6:30pm
Location: We are 1976, 1902 N. Henderson Dallas, TX 75206
More Info: click here and here
Cost: Free!
Participating Etsy Dallas members: Tara to the T

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Dec 12-13

Deluxe OKC
Come to Oklahoma City where more than 80 artists show and sell their work to enthusiastic shoppers from all over the region. Community groups and nonprofits will also be at Deluxe, meeting shoppers and demonstrating their skills. Free admission.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 12
Time: 11am - 5pm
Location: OKC State Fair Grounds, Modern Living Building, Oklahoma City
More info: http://www.blogger.com/www.deluxeok.net
Participating Etsy Dallas members: Three Yellow Starfish, artfull Expression

F6 Gallery presents The Gift Show
Date: Saturday, Dec. 12
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Location: F6 Gallery, Arlington
More info: http://www.f6gallery.com/category/f6-art-shows/
Participating Etsy Dallas members:Cut Out and Collect, XY Factory







Gallery Walk at the Contempo Gallery
Date: Saturday, Dec. 12
Time: 7:30pm – 11pm
Location: Contempo Gallery on the Square, McKinney
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Kessler Craftsman

Holiday Trunk Show
Free carwash while you shop. Catered by elke's market and free gift wrapping.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 12
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Sewell Saab, Hummer of Plano... 1645 Dallas Parkway plano tx 75093
Participating Etsy Dallas member: f. is for frank

White Rock Local Market
Nestled in a busy crossroads just Northeast of White Rock Lake, White Rock Local Market is a new community market featuring local artisan foods, produce, meat and dairy, mixed in with a collection of art, collectibles, locally made clothes, jewelry and more.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 12
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: 702 N. Buckner Blvd, Dallas
More info: http://www.whiterocklocalmarket.com/
Participating Etsy Dallas members: Tara to the T, Texas Tarts

Winter Art Fair
Date: Saturday, Dec. 12
Time: 10am – 6pm
Location: Sanger Elementary School
More info: http://listings.guidelive.com/dallas-tx/events/show/89437148-winter-art-fair
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Silla Soup

Bishop Lynch Christmas Bazaar
Over 85 vendors featuring handcrafted bath & body products, home & holiday décor, clothing & accessories, religious articles, jewelry, hand bags, live Christmas trees, and more! Raffle drawings all day. Pictures with Santa 9-2. Free admission. All proceeds benefit BL Brigade Drill Team and Cheerleaders
Date: Sunday, Dec. 13
Time: 9a - 5p
Location: Bishop Lynch High School, 9750 Ferguson Rd @ Peavy, Dallas, 75228
More info: http://www.bishoplynchbrigade.org-a.googlepages.com/home2.html
Participating Etsy Dallas members: Banana Showcase, Signature Scensations

Blue Genie Art Show
The Blue Genie Art Bazaar features the work of over 100 local and regional artists and artisans. From ceramics, original paintings, photographs, sculpture, accessories, and so much more, the annual Art Bazaar is a one-of-a-kind event for Austin.
Date: Now thru December 24th
Time: Visit http://www.bluegenieart.com/art_bazaar_2009.html
Location: Monarch Event Center, Austin, TX
More info: http://www.bluegenieart.com/art_bazaar_event.html
Participating Etsy Dallas Members: Tara to the T, Harrilu

collected and posted by Pamela and Stephanie

Black Friday-Cyber Monday Deals


Here is a list of the fabulous discounts and special offers that members have in their shops from Black Friday thru Cyber Monday! See individual shops for more details.

bonny beads
25% off everything Black Friday-Cyber Monday: Prices have been changed to reflect the discount. All items are shipped via U.S. Priority Mail for all shoppers!

MandiBeads
Free Gift with every purchase made from 12:01am Friday, November 27, 2009 through 11:59p Monday, November 30, 2009 CST :)

Cut Out and Collect
Free worldwide shipping through Monday, November 30!

Eve M Metalsmith
Free priority shipping with confirmation anywhere for this holiday season, from November 25th-December 19th!

E-maille
Free gift wrap and shipping!

Tefi Designs
Free pair of earrings for purchases over $50 through the end of the year! The $50 total does not include S/H and tax for Texas residents.

Sanctum Design Studio
Holiday Clearance: Every card is only $1. Sets are $1 per card. So an 8 pack is $8 and so on. Take advantage while you can - Sale begins 11/27 and ends 11/30/09

Signature Scentsations
3 bars for $15.00 special on all bar soaps!

Lolafalk
ALL merchandise in the shop is 15% off! Sale prices are already marked down. (11/27-11/30)

The Pig and the Peacock
15% off your order! Discount taken off total (before shipping) and will be refunded through paypal. (11/27-11/30)

design roots
All posters are 50% off and all holiday items have free shipping from now through the end of the year!

Paperfingers
All 8.5" x 11" prints are 2 for $30 from November 27-December 15. Let me know if you'd like to buy 2 prints and I will set up a custom listing for you with the correct pricing. $5 from each sale will go to Water is Basic.


Thanks for giving handmade this holiday!

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Nov 12-16


White Rock Lake Local Market
Date: Saturday, November 14th
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: 702 N. Buckner Blvd, Dallas
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Tara to the T

Lightning Dancers 7th Annual Fall Craft Show
Date: Saturday & Sunday, November 14 - 15
Time: Sat 9-5 , Sun 11 -5
Location:
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: artfull Expression

Pistons and Paint
Date: Saturday, November 14th
Time: 12pm-6pm
Location: North Texas Fair Grounds, Denton
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Tara to the T








Three Rivers Art Festival - CA
Date: Sat & Sun, Nov. 14 - 15
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Covington, Los Angeles
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Bead Genie Creations

Cliff Fest 2009
Celebrating the art, music, culture and cuisine of Oak Cliff. Free admission; benefitting North Texas Food Bank. Live music!
Date: Sunday, November 15
Time: 11am-6pm
Location: Bishop Arts District, Oak Cliff, Dallas
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas members: Tefi Designs, Kessler Craftsman, Tara to the T







Events from Thursday, November 12th
Mom's Rock Too Holiday Shopping Event
Date: Thursday, November 12th
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Location: Cotton Mill in McKinney, TX
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Pink Lemonade Bags

Shop 'Til You Drop
Date: Thursday, November 12th
Time: 6:30pm - 9pm
Location: Trophy Club Country Club
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: artfull Expression

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Oct 9-11





Urban Street Bazaar
Date: October 10 & 11
Time: 12pm-8pm (Saturday), 12pm-4pm (Sunday)
Location: Bishop Arts District, Oak Cliff

Participating Etsy Dallas members:
Pamela Michelle, Cut Out and Collect, Dowdy Studio, Texas Tarts, artfull Expression, Mia Maria Design, Karmacrochet, MandiBeads, Three Yellow Starfish,
Wrap Couture, Superchica, f. is for frank, LolaFalk, Kessler Craftsman, One-Up Designs


Tyler Street Block Party
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 6-11pm
Location: Tyler & 7th in Oak Cliff

The Cube Creative and Oak Cliff Bicycle Company present the Tyler Street Block Party on October 10th. It will be a fun filled evening of music from Boom Boom Box and the Happy Bullets, DJs, a photography opening by Photopol.us, Bar-B-Q, and an art-bike show held by the Cube Creative. BikeDenton and the OCBC will hold several competitions including Track Stands, a Slow Bike Race, and more. The evening will be partially sponsored by Ben E. Keith. Be there, and be square! Art Bike Parade starts at 6pm sharp!

Participating Etsy Dallas member: Tara to the T


White Rock Local Market
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: 702 N. Buckner Blvd.

Nestled in a busy crossroads just northeast of White Rock Lake, White Rock Local Market is a new community market featuring local artisan foods, produce, meat and dairy, mixed in with a collection of art, collectibles, locally made clothes, jewelry and more.

Participating Etsy Dallas member: Silla Soup


Southern Artisans Market
Date: October 10 & 11
Time: 9am-5pm (both days)
Location: Dallas Arboretum

Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the 2nd annual Southern Artisans Market. Over 50 artisans will fill the pecan grove and delight guests with their photography, jewelry, painting, sculpture and much more! The show will take place during the annual Autumn at the Arboretum festival.

Participating Etsy Dallas member: Bead Genie Creations

Thank you Dallas!


Holy cow holy cow!! Our Bash shows were just voted as Dallas' "Best One-Stop Shop" in the coveted and uber popular Dallas Observer's Best Of annual issue. It's on stands today!!

This is a huge. mega. deal. Here's the write-up:

Sure etsy.com—the online boutique community for crafters, jewelry designers, knitters, tailors, bookbinders, vintage sellers and collectors of everything—is a surefire way to kill an afternoon and build up a wish list, but an Etsy Dallas event is even better. Prices are great, the craftsmanship is fantastic, it feels good to support local crafters and you'll still cover everyone on any gift list you might have for the next two years. But the downside is you'll also empty your bank account with little to no effort without some preventive measures. We have a friend keep us from purchasing on the first lap through the show. We spend only cash (even if a booth takes cards). And we buy no more than we can carry on our own person. It's hard, but, well, you gotta leave something for the rest of the shoppers to look at. On the other hand, screw everyone else, retail therapy rocks! The Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash takes place November 21 at Sons of Hermann Hall. Sharp elbows stimulate the economy, people.

In case you're wondering, What the heck is the Bash?, let me fill you in. The Bash is the premier arts and crafts event in Dallas that we started back in 2008. The Bash is put on by Tefi Designs and Pamela Michelle, with support from the Etsy Dallas leadership team: Larry, Carrie, Cheyne, Alicia, Mandi, Dylan, and Randi.

This year's 2nd Annual Jingle Bash will take place at the historic (and somewhat David-Lynchian) Sons of Hermann Hall, November 21st (that's a Saturday) from 1am-7pm. More deets here.

reposted from Tefi Designs' blog

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

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 2-6

This weekend in these parts of the U.S. is all about surrounding yourself with friends, family, BBQ and some rather dangerous but beautiful explosives. After all the partying and celebrating the nation's independence, kick it on over to the F is for Fiesta, put on by F is for Frank, where you can get partying done south of the border style. F is For Fiesta! - Dallas
It's time to Party.! Yes, it's a Monday party...or I should say Fiesta! F is for Frank is celebrating the launch of their new website with free sangria and a fun night of shopping in their studio. So grab your mariachi band and amigos and head on out to the F is For Frank Studio for some fun.

When: Monday, July 6th
Time: 6pm - 8:30pm
Location: F is for Frank Studio, 1216 Manufacturing St Dallas TX, 75207Cost:
Website: http://fisforfrank.blogspot.com/
Cost: Free!

Upcoming Events - Mark that Calendar - Next Weekend!
Indie Shop Soiree - Dallas
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/

Cash for the Bash

Free admission? Yes!

Free raffle? You bet!

Free Make & Take crafts for the whole family? Certainly!

Free goody bags for the first 50 shoppers? Of course!

Free handmade vendor items? Uh...no.


In that case, please plan to bring plenty of good old-fashioned C notes (a.k.a. CASH). Most vendors will also accept personal checks and some are able to take credit cards. But in this game of making and selling handmade art, cash is king.

And if you forget to stop at the bank? Fear not. There is an ATM near the main entrance at South Side. Ca-ching!

[Pictured above: Lola Mini Zip by LolaFalk, Good Fortune Cat by Jodi von Rotten, Angry Denim Guy by Anklebiter, Green Shrug by Modest Ambition. Meet the other Bash vendors HERE.]

posted by Stephanie of Tefi Designs

Press for the Bash

We were thrilled to see two articles about the upcoming 1st Annual Etsy Dallas Spring Bash!

Many thanks to Jenn Emerson for her article in Hello Dallas, which features Etsy Dallas members Designing Diva and Silla Soup, and guest vendor adaptive reUse who comes to the Bash all the way from Austin!

We also tip our crafty hats to Lyndsay Knecht Milne for her article in NBC DFW About Town, featuring Etsy Dallas member Scribble Scrabble and Tefi Designs, and guest vendor Laura Davis Design Lab.


Thank you, lady scribes! We love the support of the Dallas area media. To read more press the team has received, go HERE.

posted by Stephanie of Tefi Designs