Meet the Jingle Bash Vendors!

We are a mere 5 days away from the 1st Annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash. Get your shopping shoes ready and check out our fabulous vendors below! Shop from these local artists November 22nd, 3pm-10pm at the Historic Sons of Hermann Hall in Deep Ellum.

In order as they appear above:
1. Lolafalk

In order as they appear above:
1. Nerdbomber
2. Sassy Hoops
3. Carmen Colletti
4. designcandie
5. Rat Trap Press
6. Pamela Michelle
7. Siennabelle
8. Cut Out & Collect
9. Pulp Reality
10. The Plaid Mushroom
11. Little Cookie
12. Alicia Colina-Ashby
13. XY Factory
14. Lena Marie Echelle
15. rhea-cycled
16. Kara Lennox

Make & Take Crafty Greatness

O come, all ye crafty!
Etsy Dallas Make & Take, Beer-B-Q May, 2008
Photo credit: KERA Art&Seek

Get your glue guns ready... Etsy Dallas is proud to announce that we'll have another fabulous Make & Take table at the upcoming Jingle Bash. Irving Girl Scout troop 1637 has volunteered to help the fearless crafters of Dallas partake in two organized crafts from 3-5 pm. Jingle Bash attendees will have the opportunity to decorate a glass ornament or bling up a ring with an endless supply of crafty bits and sparkles, all for FREE!

Please consider helping the community while you craft! Our favorite Girl Scout troop will be collecting non-perishable food items for their holiday food drive, so please bring a few cans of food to help them exceed their goal! Etsy Dallas will match food donations with a cash donation, so come get your craft on and help the needy in our community.

Food drive benefits Irving Cares' food pantry.

posted by Carrie of Atom-In

Many Thanks to our EDers!

While the leadership team works tirelessley to get the Jingle Bash underway, our vendors are also doing what they can to make sure this event is the super-duperest it can be. Our hats off to the following:

Thank you Cheyne of Cut Out & Collect for creating a Facebook event for our 1st Annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash! Be sure to add this event to your calendar and tell all your friends: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=32906553385

Thank you to Kara Lennox, Regina of Little Cookie, and Tamara of TP Design for serving on our Jingle Bash application jury. You ladies rock!

Thank you to Alicia Colina-Ashby and Tamara of TP Design for serving on our Decorating Squad. We can't wait to be blinded by your tinsel!

Thank you to the Leadership Team for putting this craft party together: Pam of Pamela Michelle, Stephanie of Tefi Designs, Randi the Designing Diva, Carrie of Atom-In, Brenda of B.Liscious, Larry the Kessler Craftsman, and Mandi of Scribbles.

Did we leave someone off? Oh my. Email us right away!

Early Press for the Jingle Bash

Thank you Pegasus News and UnFair Park for featuring the 1st Annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash. You guys rock!


Click here to read the post.


Click here to read the post.

Thanks also go out the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau and Hello Dallas for including us in their list of "must do" events. We'd love to have out-of-towners stop by the Bash and support Dallas artists and crafters!

2008 Jingle Bash: Featured Artists

We are super-duper excited to present you with the following Jingle Bash Featured Artists. Show some love; click on the following links and check out their Etsy shops! No time like the "present" to begin your holiday shopping...

Clockwise from top left:
Nerdbomber - wallets, bags, clutches
Bijoujuju - art pendants
Sassy Hoops - hula hoops for kids and adults
Tefi Designs - gemstone, wire, and felted jewelry
Going Coastal - beaded and hemp jewelry
Karma Crochet - knitwear and accessories
Alicia Colina-Ashby - recycled, repurposed housewares
Official Jingle Bash logo
Designing Diva - glassware, metal and glass jewelry
Pinkfairywand Creations - art pins, prints, candles
Pamela Michelle - art pendants and prints
Cut Out & Collect - bags, clutches, wallets
Freeforged - metalsmith jewelry
SugarLoveHoney - children's clothing and goods
Earth Essences - beaded jewelry
Official Etsy Dallas logo

posted by Stephanie of Tefi Designs

October Birthdays!



Happy Birthday to the following Etsy Dallas Members!

Catherine of Designs by Cathy - October 1st

Brenda of B.liscious - October 3rd

Misty of Retro Villain - October 6th

Ben of Squoog Design Studio - October 11th

Christina of Midnight Snack - October 15th

Jacky of Texas Tarts - October 17 th

Jennifer of Bead on a Wire - October 25th

Jenny of The Pig and the Peacock - October 25th

Amy of Kute Klipboards - October 27th

Post and video by Patricia of Karma Crochet

Member Spotlight: Cut Out & Collect



Cheyne of Cut Out & Collect sure knows how to put together fun graphic patterns and fabrics to create modern, kawaii-inspired wallets, bags, and clutches. How did she get into this crafty job? Says Cheyne's Etsy shop:

"Cut Out and Collect began as Cheyne Little's attempt to avoid graduate school, jobs involving fax machines, and other acceptable adult endeavors. When she's not behind a sewing machine, Cheyne can be found operating an espresso machine, playing with cameras, rollin' with her art peeps, conquering mountains of books, or planning her third trip around the world."

My favorite? The Scooter Pouch featuring zippy Vespas, stripes, and polka dots. Va-va-va-room!


Shop Cut Out & Collect online in her Etsy shop or in person at House of Dang!. And come see her at the upcoming Jingle Bash on November 22nd at the Sons of Hermann Hall!

posted by: Stephanie of Tefi Designs

Local Craft Shows

Show your support this holiday season by shopping for local handmade arts and crafts at the following upcoming shows:

Kessler School Pumpkin Patch @ Kessler United Methodist Church: Saturday, October 11th from 9am-3pm

Urban Street Bazaar @ Bishop Arts District: Saturday, October 11th from 9am-3pm


Oak Cliff Artisans Fall Show @ Kidd Springs Rec Center: Saturday & Sunday, November 15-16 from 10am-5pm (Saturday) and noon-5pm (Sunday) MAP IT!


1st Annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash @ Sons of Hermann Hall: Saturday, November 22nd from 3pm-10pm
Don't miss this show! MAP IT!

Deck the Halls @ Southside on Lamar: Sunday, December 7th from 11am-6pm

Member Spotlight: Little Cookie


This week's member spotlight recognizes one of my favorite Etsy Dallasites -- Regina of Little Cookie! Regina makes gorgeous hand-dyed and folded kanzashi flower hair ornaments that burst to life. Who doesn't want that kind of sass going on upstairs? Check out Regina's kanzashi hair ornaments and her other adorable pieces (see my favorite below, the happy gyoza brooch)!



Shop Little Cookie in person at the upcoming 1st Annual Jingle Bash on November 22nd at the Sons of Hermann Hall!

by Carrie/Atom-In

September Birthdays


Happy Birthday to the following Etsy Dallas Members!

TigerBee Boxes: Patricia - Sept-1st

Binge & Purge: Jodi - Sept-4th

Glitz4Gals: Debra - Sept- 7

Piddle Stitch: Donna - Sept-12

Noodleloo: Kris - Sept-17

The Plaid Mushroom: Christy - Sept-18

Armhole: Ryan - Sept-20

The Polka Dotted Zebra: Stephanie - Sept-20

goodbloom: Holly - Sept-28

Knit Sisters: Constanza - Sept-28

Trinkets & Bows: Dena - Sept-28

O, Come All Ye Crafty!


The excitment is a-brewin'
Etsy Dallas will begin accepting applications from non-members beginning tomorrow, Saturday the 19th. Shoot us an email if you wish to receive a copy of our application.

Please note that spaces are super-duper limited as this has become (already!) a very popular event. This is a juried show and is for handmade only. Vendors must sell their own art and handmade goods.

Made a little clicky HERE if you are interested in receiving information on sponsorship opportunities. A million thanks to our official show sponsor, Funky Finds. Funky-tastic!

Etsy Dallas Meet Up Fun!

Etsy Dallas put together it's first ever Meet Up Friday night. We had a ton of fun chit chatting and socializing on the open patio at Lee Harvey's in Dallas. We dug into some great tasty burgers, sipped on a few drinks, and enjoyed the relaxing outdoor atmosphere of music and friends. It was definitely a great way to end the workweek and begin the 3-day weekend. Etsy Dallas wants to thank everyone who came out to play, and we hope to see yall at the next Meet Up.


We hope to do this again next month, so be on the look out for another invite. Keep in mind that these Meet Ups are open to anyone interested in hanging out with cool artsy folk. You don't have to be a member of Etsy Dallas to come play with us and join in on the fun. So I better see ya next time!!!!


Thanks for coming: The Kessler Craftsman and friends
Earth Essences
MiaMaria Designs and Chris
Memopause and Hubby

Tefi Designs and Jason
PunkRockPaperScissors
Grill'n Dylan and PamelaMichelle

Member Spotlight: LolaFalk

It is a truth universally acknowledged that no woman can have too many handbags. It's true!

So why not bulk up that handbag collection with a whimscial number from LolaFalk? Using bright, vivid colors and shiny fabrics like taffeta, LolaFalk's designs are both quirky and practical.

Lola Mini-Zip: $22

My favorite: The Urban Lola Tote in shades of teal, fuschia, and avocado. To quote the designer, this tote is, "Strictly for schlepping in style. This roomy tote does double duty as both a vessel for toting your wares and as an artful statement piece." I couldn't agree more!



Urban Lola Tote: $32

-by Stephanie of Tefi Designs (owner of many, many handbags)

Mark Your Calendars

THE JINGLE BASH CRAFT SHOW!!
Kick off the holiday season! Etsy Dallas, who first brought you the famous Beer-B-Q trunk show, is doing it again - even bigger and better this time.

The First Annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash will be held at the historic Sons of Hermann Hall at 3414 Elm St. in Dallas on November 22nd from 3pm-10pm. The show will feature over 40 local artists and crafters, live music, karaoke, great food, 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!

Don't miss this one! We'll keep ya updated on new news related to the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash!

by
pamela/pamelamichelle

August Birthdays



Happy happy birthday to the following Etsy Dallas members:

August 2nd: Caroline of Pink Lemonade Bags - handmade bags and totes for all occasions

August 10th: Camille of Carmen Colletti - couture clothing and handbags

August 14th: Kim of Poisoned Creations - kids' clothes and accessories that'll rock you out

August 17th: Cheyne of Cut Out & Collect - handmade bags, purses, and wallets

August 18th: Mandi of Scribble Scrabble - beaded pens and handbound journals

August 27th - Mary of Mary's Madness - beaded, charm jewelry with a twist

Photo Party! Rave Reviews!


Esty Dallas has done it again! One photo party down and hopefully more to come.

"It was an awesome event. I have a lot of photos to sort through but I think I got some good ones. Special thanks to Mandi of Scribble Scrabble and Alicia of Alicia Colina-Ashby for loaning me various body parts to photograph with my jewelry and notebooks."
Kara of Memo-Pause

"Thanks Carrie and James for being awesome hosts! I look forward to doing something like this again with Etsy Dallas."
Pam of Pamela Michelle

"We had a great time! Thank you to everyone who came by to support the team and have a good time. It was nice to meet some newbies!"
Stephanie of Tefi Designs

"The "Photarty" (as Kara of Memo-Pause called it) was THE place to be Sunday. The event was great -- there was talking, snacking, giggling, and photographing. It was really fun to model each others handy work while we got to know each other. Hope this become a regular ritual for our group!"
Alicia of Alicia Colina-Ashby

"I've never seen anything like it. The food, music, art and fabulous hosts. Flying home has never been so tragic. I really miss Etsy Dallas."
New York Post


"We had a great time and it was inspiring to see everyone's amazing work. Looking forward to more events like this in the future!"
Carrie of Atom-in

posted by Brenda of B.liscious

Member Spotlight: Designing Diva


Randi-Sue Deckard, AKA The Designing Diva, makes fabulous, organic jewelry in the old-fashioned way; with silver sheet and wire, and then using precious metal clay (PMC), stone and warm-glass cabochons.

Although Randi-Sue will tell you she started her successful gig as an artist-entrepreneur about five years ago, don’t believe it for a minute! This girl’s way too talented (both as an artist and as a self-employed Diva)! Her upbringing, her travels and her non-art interests have ‘percolated’ for years, resulting in fabulously synergistic creations.

About five years ago, she tried bead weaving but it just didn’t have the right fit. She stumbled upon a book on traditional silver smithing and started making Diva history.

Today, Randi combines her love of art glass, using homemade molds, art and dichroic glass and frits (colored glass powders) with hand-wrought silver to create truly beautiful custom pieces.

In describing her processes, Randi says “My designs tend to be organic and inspired by nature: the stone and glass dictate what I will do with the design. I’m inspired by the connection that my hands have with these materials; it’s like they have a mind of their own!”

As an entrepreneur, Randi-Sue runs her business via her online site, having built her customer base through various means, the most important of which is meeting prospective customers face-to-face at shows. She adds “Etsy has helped my art gain exposure and helped me to network with some fabulously talented, artistic entrepreneurs who have inspired me to try new things.”

Designing Diva…fabulously artistic and a model businesswoman for us all!


Check her out!
http://www.dallasdesigningdiva.etsy.com/

By Larry Pile The Kessler Craftman

Show Pony Show

Join Etsy Dallas at the upcoming Show Pony Show on August 17th! We'll be hosting a "progressive craft" project where shoppers will get to make their very own bookmark to take home with them. Look for the Etsy Dallas table to get started on this crafty project.



Not only will Etsy Dallas help you get your craft on, we'll have a raffle giveaway and a fun scavenger hunt. Find all the Etsy Dallas members participating in the event and get a free goodie bag full of promos and coupons!

For the raffle, guess how many beads in the Guessing Jar, jot down your email address so we can contact you, and cross your fingers and toes. That's it! The closest shopper to getting the exact number of beads will win a big ol' pile of free handmade items - all donated by Etsy Dallas members. Wow!

See you on the 17th.

posted by Stephanie of Tefi Designs