A Sneak Peek Into the Bash Decorations!

Thanks to Deco leaders and designers Cheyne, Laura and Larry, the Jingle Bash on November 20th is going to have some amazing handmade decorations. And super big thanks to all of our great volunteers for their help making it happen: David, Brenda (former beloved Etsy Dallas member), Maggie, Patricia, Alyssa, Mia, Debbie, Holly, Dacia, Bonnie, Christina and Keith, Thomas, Pamela and Dylan!

Laura shows off her lovely leaves!

Men + Their Tools (Larry, David)

Greatness happens when crafters unite.

Former beloved Etsy Dallas member, Brenda, came out to help.


In her Bash delirium, Cheyne realizes she only needs one hand to get the job done.

These pictures do not do justice to the amazingly creative and handmade decorations the group made this past weekend. Come to the Palladium on November 20th to behold the craftiness yourself! More info: www.handmadebash.com

posted by Stephanie/tefi

Free DIY Crafts with Oil and Cotton

The Jingle Bash isn't just about shopping for handmade art and crafts. It's also about making your own handmade creation. This November 20th, head over to the Palladium where the Bash will feature free DIY crafts to get shoppers in the holiday spirit. Oil and Cotton, will have the supplies and know-how on-hand for you to make your choice of either a paper ornament or beautiful paper angel. Arrive early - supplies are limited!

What Is Oil and Cotton?
Oil and Cotton, a new arts and crafts studio, opened this past September, shortly after owners Shannon Driscoll and Kayli House Cusick met while volunteering for Oak Cliff's Better Block, a neighborhood improvement project that included a free public art studio.

Blending an appreciation of the past with current art practices, Oil and Cotton provides creative space for education, exhibition, performance and exchange between the public and the art community. Their hands-on classes are taught by professionals with knowledge of both traditional and contemporary practice.

About the Owners
Shannon had been working as an art conservator of works on paper and instructor of adult workshops in traditional handcrafts and materials-based projects. Kayli was a piano teacher, composer, and children’s arts curriculum writer who had recently relocated from Brooklyn.

Their motivating philosophy is to make do with what you've got by placing a high value on the resourcefulness within each person. They are dedicated to doing things the old-fashioned way, whether through the reuse or repurposing of materials (turning fallen walnuts into inks) and accepting the possibilities of what can be created by hand. The ladies of Oil and Cotton honor the pioneering spirit of our elders and the character of our community.

What's In a Name?
Both oil and cotton are natural resources of Dallas and are the foundation of the most basic art materials. Oil is a binder in paint and inks. Cotton is used to produce textiles like fabric, canvas and paper. The arts, like oil and cotton, provide a canvas and medium that bind our community together.



posted by Stephanie/tefi

Daily Discoveries: For the Foodie



When the foodie in your life takes a break from watching "Iron Chef" and thumbing through Food & Wine, get her these great Daily Discoveries from our 2010 Jingle Bash vendors, hand-picked by Kelly of Banana Showcase:



Clockwise from top left: Kitschy Kitchen Zipper Pouch by Cut Out and Collect, Barbeque and a Cold Big Red by Color Box Design + Letterpress, Drive-In Apron by mia maria design, Red Damask Dinner Napkins by Craft Chi

3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Saturday, November 20th, 2-8pm
The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas TX
More here: www.handmadebash.com

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Nov 13-14




Burson Art Gallery Opening
Featuring 4 fine artists and honoring vendors from the Outlets at Hillsboro Holiday Antique & Craft Bazaar. A light buffet will be provided.

Date: Fri, Nov 12
Time: 5pm till...
Location: 207 E. Elm St, Downtown Hillsboro, TX
Admission: FREE!
More info: Call Bonnie & Richard Chapman 254.528.2070
Featuring Etsy Dallas Member: Larry Pile, the Kessler Craftsman





Come check out the bee things backyard sale with handmade, limited edition screen prints, bags, holiday cards and other goodies. or just stop by, say hi, and have a snack in the yard. There will also be a drawing for giveaways, including prints and treats from all of the shops!

Date: Sat, Nov 13
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: bee thing's back yard: 8147 San Leandro drive dallas, tx 75218
Admission: FREE!
more info: click here
Shop Etsy Dallas: paperfingers, One-Up Designs, Dowdy Studio, Pamela Michelle and bee things



White Rock Local Market
Local food, local goods and local friends are what make our community special. We think it’s important to support Texas agriculture, small farms and family owned businesses. So we’ve created a public space for the sale of local produce, meat and dairy, breads, and artisan foods and we believe this is a solid step to strengthening our community. Enjoy more than food – WRLM presents musicians as well as vendors selling their art, pottery, clothes and more.

Date: Sat, Nov 13
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: 702 N. Buckner Blvd. Dallas, TX 75218
Admission: FREE!
more info: click here
Shop Etsy Dallas: La Alicia and Modest Ambition




Over 130 vendor booths will be available for your holiday shopping needs. Plus a FREE children's area to satisfy the little ones with free tattoos, make and take items and face painting.

Date: Sat & Sun, Nov 13-14
Time: Sat 9am-5pm , Sun 11am-5pm
Location: 9450 Ray White Road , Keller, 76244
Admission: FREE!
More info: click here
Shop Etsy Dallas: maggie may i




Putting on Oak Cliff's second street festival geared towards highlighting all of our best assets this side of the Trinity! Local merchants, restaurants, artists, musicians, and more!

Date: Sun, Nov 14
Time: 12pm-6pm
Location: Bishop Arts District
Admission: FREE!
More info: click here
Shop Etsy Dallas: Pamela Michelle, Dowdy Studio, Tefi and the Kessler Craftsman



Lakewood Home Festival Market

Date: Sat & Sun, Nov 13 - 14
Time: 10-5pm & 14, 11-5pm
Location: 3000 Hillbrook Street, Dallas 75214
Admission: FREE!
More info: click here
Shop Etsy Dallas: Both Hands Studio and eye on the sparrow designs



The Jingle Bash is only a week away!
Join us November 20th for a big handmade craft shopping party
at the Palladium in Dallas.


Toast the Season With a Bash Delirium

For the first time ever, the Jingle Bash is proud to announce the newest addition to the amazing line-up of things to do at the Bash on November 20th: Bash Delirium, our new signature drink!

The folks at the Palladium will be serving up Bash Deliriums in honor of our 3rd Jingle Bash event. What better way to shop for local modern handmade goods than with a Bash Delirium in hand?

After the Bash, you may want to make some at home. Well, we're the sharing kind, so here's the recipe!
  • 1-1/2 oz. vodka
  • splash of peppermint schnapps
  • peppermint stick
Stir vodka with a float of peppermint schnapps over ice. Add a peppermint stick to stir or crunch up a candy cane for a sweet rim garnish. Jingle jingle, shop and mingle. See you at the Bash!

When: November 20th
Time: 2p-8p
Why: Shop from over 50 artists from Dallas and beyond
What Else: free DIY crafts, music by DJ JuanSOLO, photo booth for souvenir pics, 50 free Bash Bags.

Daily Discoveries: For the Office



Boring Swingline stapler got you down? In need of something new to wear to the office? Spruce up the ol' cubicle with these great Daily Discoveries from our 2010 Jingle Bash vendors, hand-picked by Chet of ChetArt.etsy.com:

Clockwise from top left: Silver and Yellow Geometric Tie by Gynx Designs, Oak Wood Writing Pen by Rimrock View Studio, Mac 85 Surface Graphic by One Up Designs, Fancy Circles Personlized Cards by Oh Louise!

3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Saturday, November 20th, 2-8pm
The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas TX
More here: www.handmadebash.com

Daily Discoveries: For the Boyfriend


Who says men are hard to shop for? At the Jingle Bash, you're sure to find all sorts of manly goodness for the dude in your life. Check out these husband-approved picks from Dianna of The Miscellany:


Clockwise from top left: Story of the Whale tee by Signifying Not, Tree art print by Pamela Michelle, Rusty Trucks photograph by Seen Studios, Guitar Rootings tee by Dowdy Studio

3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Saturday, November 20th, 2-8pm
The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas TX
More here: www.handmadebash.com

Jingle Bash Sponsor Spotlight: Yelp


Yelp is a fully functional review site that has streamlined the process of finding good local restaurants, nightlife, salons, shopping and so much more in just a few button punches on the keyboard or smartphone. Just type in your city and what kind of place you are looking and read real reviews from real people about real places, and not paid advertisers trying to skew the truth. Yup, Yelp is the source to get genuine honest feedback from people just like you!


We are more than happy to have Yelp be one of our sponsors of the 3rd Annual Jingle Bash. Now go get on Yelp and find lots of good places Dallas to go!

Jingle Bash Sponsor Spotlight: Funky Finds



Let us introduce you to a long time Jingle Bash and Etsy Dallas supporter, FunkyFinds.com. We are thrilled to share the holidays with Funky Finds, a indie craft supporter and cheerleader for everything handmade. Check out all the finds on the Funky Finds Blog, then shop handpicked indie artists in the Shops @ Funky Finds, and check out their Weekly Giveaway to win cool free handmade goodies.

And if you are in Fort Worth this weekend, swing by the Experience, a Funky Finds' event, for a one of a kind indie shopping experience.

Thank you Funky Finds for being our friends and thanks so much for supporting the 3rd Annual Jingle Bash!

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: November 5-7




The Girlie Show is art, creativity, craftsmanship and funk. Hand-designed … sometimes refined … and all by chicks. It’s not stuffy like an art show or fluffy like a craft show. Think less haute, more hot. Guys, girls, good times. And this year is rockin’ number seven.
Date: Nov 5-6
Time: Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 12-6pm
Location: Public Farmer's Market Building, Oklahoma City, OK
Admission: $5-$20 (click here for ticket info)
more info: click here
Shop Etsy Dallas: Cut Out and Collect, Pamela Michelle, eye on the sparrow, Harrilu
Shout out to participating Jingle Bash vendors: Craft Chi, Weather & Noise and Ornamental Things




Coming up just in time for gift-giving season is Funky Finds’ handmade extravaganza: The Experience. This 2-day indoor event in Fort Worth, TX will showcase the work of over 130 talented artisans to purchase, including hand-crafted one-of-a-kind gifts, unique accessories, fashionable attire, home dècor and much more.

Date: Nov 6-7
Time: Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Location: Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX
Admission: FREE!
More info: click here
Shop Etsy Dallas: Modest Ambition
Special shout out to participating Jingle Bash vendors: f. is for frank, Freeforged and Gynx Designs

The Trinity High School Craft Fair has been in existence for 20 years. It is unique in that it combines both indoor and outdoor booths and features entrainment by Trinity's award winning show choir, Harmony.

Date: Sat Nov 6
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: Trinity HS, Euless
Admission: FREE!
More info: click here
Shop Etsy Dallas: maggie may i



18th Annual Southlake Carroll high School Craft Show is a 2 day affair benefitting Project Graduation for the senior class

Date: Nov 6-7
Time: Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 11am - 5pm
Location: Southlake Carroll High School
Admission: FREE!
More info: click here
Shop Etsy Dallas: silla soup



Just around the corner: 3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Nov 20th, 2-8pm The Palladium



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!!

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Oct 23-24



Last year’s Bazaar was attended by over 6,000 customers and featured nearly 150 artists and exhibitors from all over North Texas, Oklahoma and other regions."

date: Oct 23-24
time: Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
location: J. J. Pearce High School, Richardson
more info: click here
admission: FREE!
Shop Etsy Dallas: Silla Soup

Be an Elf: Promote Your Business at the Bash!

For the past couple of years, the Bash has offered a FREE level of sponsorship. We believe in supporting the local handmade and art community that in turn supports our event!

Are you an artist, designer or crafter? Do you sell your own handmade goods? Or maybe you have a business that supports the local handmade movement? We'd love to invite you to sign up to be an Elf sponsor. It's FREE and enables you to participate in our incredibly popular Bash Bags™.

About the Bash Bags™ – PROMOS DUE OCTOBER 31st
Bash shoppers have come to expect quality handmade promos in our coveted, limited edition Bash Bags™, and have been known to wait in line a full 3 hours before doors open in order to secure one (see photo below).



This year, the artwork on our Bash Bags™ will be embroidable (see above) and each Bash Bag™ will come with a free embroidery kit courtesy of Etsy Dallas.

We accept the following kinds of promos for the Bash Bags™: samples, magnets, bookmarks, pin, pencils, earrings, bobby pins, etc. Non-handmade promos may be accepted from local indie and art/craft/design-related businesses. We cannot accept solely business cards and coupons. The Jingle Bash reserves the right to approve all Bash Bag™ promotional items prior to inclusion.

Interested in promoting your business to hundreds of potential customers? Fill out the contact form HERE!

posted by Stephanie/tefi

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!

On the Road with Etsy Dallas: Renegade Chicago


In mid-September I had the pleasure of joining up with fellow Etsy Dallas members OneUpDesigns as well as fellow Texas Etsians 2Enju, MadelineWood, SquidInkKollective, and RoboRoku at the 8th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago.

I had a blast on the drive. Lynnea & Brian of SquidInkKollective drove up from Austin, picked me up in Dallas and after we played a serious game of tetris with two entire businesses' worth of stock in one vehicle, we headed up through Oklahoma and St. Louis. We all gratefully crashed in Peoria, Illinois, where one of my best friends from college is currently in graduate school at Bradley University. We might have been delirious by the time she showed us what we thought was the greatest thing Peoria had to offer. The next day, we finished the drive into Chicago and arrived at the home of our fantastic hostess, Tamara. Tamara is better known as TPDesign, one of the founding members of EtsyDallas. These days, she lives happily with her husband and son in a beautiful house right outside Chicago. Tamara took us to see all sorts of fantastic things Chicago has to offer.


I fell in love with the city - we really packed in some fun stuff before the craft fair including a trip to the aquarium, some delicious vegetarian restaurants (and Chicago deep dish pizza, no doubt!) and some nerd-tastic bookstores (plus Quimby's, a comic shop with a great selection of zines and limited edition art books).



Saturday and Sunday were devoted to the unique experience of Renegade Chicago! I was honored to be among more than 300 of the most talented hand makers the nation has to offer. Plus? Fair food and a marching band! Yes. Please. And the shoppers? Almost as sweet and fun as Dallas shoppers - which is a compliment indeed!


I loved every second of the entire trip and can't wait until next year when I may [hopefully] make the trip again. The drive home did present a pretty great little pit stop - an antique mall named for the huge pink elephant on the front lawn.


You can see additional photos of our trip here.
Posted by Cheyne of CutOutAndCollect

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Oct 16-17


Antique dealers will be bringing out their stashes of vintage/antique items that wouldn't fit in their booths. It's a great time to get some great deals on unique items.

date: Oct 16
time: 10am-2:30pm
location: 800 N Story Rd, Irving, TX 75061-1934
more info: click here
admission: Free
Shop Etsy Dallas: La Alicia will be there to destash her vintage items





Join 100 fine artists in the sleepy East Texas town of Edom. This festival, now going on 20 years is consistently one of the finest art festivals in Texas.

date: Oct 16 & 17
time: Sat, 9am – 6pm, Sun 12pm – 6pm
location: Edom Texas Festival Fairgrounds
more info: click here
admission: Free
Shop Etsy Dallas: The Kessler Craftsman

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!

Weekend Guide October 9 & 10



White Rock Local Market

Saturday, October 9th

8am-1pm

The Green Spot Market and Fuels, 702 N. Buckner Blvd.,

Dallas, Texas 75218

http://whiterocklocalmarket.com/index.html

Participating ED member: Three Yellow Starfish



Ruffle Bottom Bloomers by Three Yellow Starfish

October Market
Saturday, October 9th
10am-6pm
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Lower School Campus;
Gym and adjoining rooms 6255 East Mockingbird, Dallas, Texas 75214;
Located one block West of Abrams Rd.
http://www.octobermarket.com/
Participating ED member: Three Yellow Starfish



OktoberFest at the Ginger Man (Uptown)

The highly anticipated Oktoberfest season is almost upon us. Live music, LOTS of gravity cask Oktoberfest beers from across the state, LOCAL ARTISTS and more!


October 9th, 2010

2-5:30pm

2718 Boll St, Dallas, TX 75204

http://dallas.gingermanpub.com/upcoming-events/

Free

Participating Etsy Dallas members: La Alicia, Karma Crochet



Bulky Cowl by KarmaCrochet



Zine Making Party with Winners! Press

Come and create a group zine with Winners! Press. The group will decide on a theme, draw and collage their own pieces and then learn how to share their work and bind them together for a take-home zine! Winners! Press will provide art & craft supplies but you're encouraged to bring collage materials if you wish. Bring friends, listen to music, make something pretty (or ugly, if you prefer), and meet new people!


October 9th, 2010, 6-10 pm

Coffee Haus Downtown,

208 S. Mesquite Arlington 76010

Free! Espresso Bar open or BYOB

Find out more on our facebook invite

While there isn't a show element to this event, Coffee Haus Downtown sells items from Etsy Dallas members including Hifi Jewelry, Tara to the T, Pamela Michelle, and Tefi. Thomas of Downtown Roasters will be brewing some delicious coffee and Cheyne of Cut Out And Collect will be helping with the zine making.

Show + Tell: Amanda + Violet



What I did this summer by Amanda from Loop and Lil



The summer I finally finished up a project I'd been working on for several months:

And it came out perfectly:


This summer, we welcomed our first child, Violet Louise, to our family. I've taken a little break from cutting fabric and sewing in favor of swaddling and burping (her). So my Etsy shop is a little sparse for now, but will be restocked just as soon as I can get a full night's sleep!


-Amanda/Loop and Lil



Do check out some of the goodies still in Loop and Lil's Etsy shop, like this a-freaking-dorable screen printed Hat Tee.

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Oct 2-3


It's the final Urban Street Bazaar this Saturday and Sunday in the hip and happening Bishop Arts District of Oak Cliff - just 3 short miles from downtown! Grab your friends, grab some cash, and head out to the OC. The weather is going to be gorgeous, and the handmade art and crafts are going to be spectacular. See you there!

Date: Saturday, October 2nd + Sunday, October 3rd
Time: noon-8pm (Sat) + noon-4pm (Sun)
Location: Bishop Arts District, Oak Cliff TX, map it!
More info: http://urbanstreetbazaar.com/

Shop Etsy Dallas This Weekend at the USB