Originally founded as Etsy Dallas in 2007 by Stephanie Hindall (tefi), Pamela Dowdy (Pamela Michelle), and a handful of local artists and crafters eager to spread the handmade movement across the Metroplex, Dallas M.A.D.E. has transformed itself over the years into a tight-knit collaborative group that supports each other's handmade endeavors through friendship, camaraderie, dedication and work.
In December of 2007, the organization held its first Holiday Trunk Show with its 10 members and support from our friends and family. Over the years Etsy Dallas has hosted countless events including the Beer-B-Q trunk show, Supplies Me! Sale and Dallas' Etsy Craft Party to help gain support for local artists, raise money for local charities and create a fun creative atmosphere for people in Dallas. Beginning in 2008, the team focused its efforts into organizing two local craft shows each year, the Spring Bash in April/May and Jingle Bash in November. The Bash has garnered city-wide support and national credibility, including celebrity shoppers Colin Hanks, Tim Delaughter, Bradley Whitford and Kelly Clarkson.
After nearly two decades of championing the handmade movement in North Texas, Etsy Dallas is entered an exciting new chapter as Dallas M.A.D.E. (Makers, Artists, Designers, and Entrepreneurs). This rebrand marks a revitalization of the organization’s mission to support local creatives, promote small businesses, and foster a thriving handmade community.
