Add a little shine to your week. Go for the handmade gold with these lovely finds from the Etsy Dallas team. (Clockwise from top left): YLK photography, Jenni20 Designs, estieMade, Creative Input by Liz
Weekend Guide: May 23 + 24 + 25
Etsy Handmade Gifts and Mini Market
Time: 6-8pm
Location: West Elm at Mockingbird Station, 5307 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas
More Info: Mockingbird Station website
Participating Etsy Dallas Members: K8made, Two Clay Hands
Pegasus Plaza Market
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Main & Akard, Downtown Dallas
More Info: http://deepellummarket.com/
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio
Farmers Branch Liberty Fest
Date: Saturday, May 25th
Time: 12-9pm
Location: Farmers Branch Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmers Branch
More Info: http://fblibertyfest.com
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Regal Cottage
Spring Bash recap
If you made it to the 5th annual Etsy Dallas Spring Bash, you know how awesome it was. If not, check out the photos below for a little taste. We had perfect weather and a great turnout. Thank you to everyone who came to show their love for handmade greatness!
Weekend Guide: May 17 + 18 + 19
Fort Worth Music Fest
Date: Friday, May 17th & Saturday, May 18th
Time: Friday 3-11pm Saturday 1-11pm
Location: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey StreetFort Worth, Texas 76102
More Info: http://www.fwfest.com
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio
Renegade Craft Fair
Time: 11am-7pm
Location: Palmer Auditorium, Austin, TX
More Info: Renegade Craft website
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Both Hands Studio
Brew Riot
Time: 4-8pm
Location: Bishop Arts District, 400 block of N. Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX
More Info: http://www.brewriot.com
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio
Spring Bash: Photo Gallery
If you haven't had a chance to see the photos from the Spring Bash yet, you will definitely want to pop on over here.
And the Photo Booth was such a delight! A big thanks to Claudia F. Coker Photography for capturing all the bashy fun!
Weekend Guide: May 11th and 12th
Homegrown Music & Arts Fest
Time: Doors open @ 11am
Location: Main Street Gardens, 1900 Main St, Dallas
More Info: http://homegrownfest.com
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio
Paw Prints at the Dallas Zoo
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Dallas Zoo I-35 and Marsalis
More Info: Dallas Zoo
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Both Hands Studio
For the love of mom
There's so much to love about the special women in your life--the moms, grandmas, aunties, and other ladies who give you so much love and encouragement all year long.
And though there's absolutely no way one gift can really express just how grateful you are, I know a few ladies in my life who wouldn't turn a gift down!
So in the spirit and loving and giving, we've curated just a few things in the treasury below from our artists and members--simple, thoughtful gifts that will let someone know in a small way just how much you really care.
Click through, and you'll find gifts for the traveler, the gardener, the fashionista, the minimalist...
Sponsor Spotlight: The Shops at Park Lane
This year, Etsy Dallas is pleased to welcome The Shops at Park Lane as a presenting sponsor of the 5th Annual Spring Bash. Located in the heart of midtown Dallas, The Shops at Park Lane pairs the best in stylish shopping with distinctive dining and entertainment options, in a modern urban environment. They’re a perfect fit for our Spring Bash.
On Bash day, in addition to all the handmade goodness happening in the big white tent, you’ll meet some of The Shops’ premier tenants. Gordon Biersch is our official beer provider and Whole Foods (the largest Whole Foods in North Dallas!) is sponsoring a DIY make-and-take craft table. And many shops are offering deals in conjunction with the Spring Bash--just ask!
What’s so great about this year’s location for the Bash is you can make a day of it. Our Spring Bash vendors will be open from 11-7, but before that you can stroll through some of the flagship stores, maybe get a mani/pedi, take your kids to play on an on-site playground. After the Bash, you can grab some groceries or just meet up with a few friends and compare Bash finds at one of the five restaurants on site. (And that’s not including the food and fun to be had at Bowl and Barrel.)
Located directly across Central from North Park Center, The Shops at Park Lane is a destination for fun and great finds; add the Spring Bash to the mix and you’re guaranteed a fabulous Saturday. Oh yeah, there’s plenty of free, on-site parking!
You’ll find Etsy Dallas on the green, adjacent to Dick’s and Gordon Biersch on Saturday, April 27 from 11am-7pm. Check The Shops at Park Lane’s website for store directories and maps!
Sponsor Spotlight: Paper Beats Rock
We are so happy to have Paper Beats Rock as one of our
Spring Bash sponsors this year. Rosemary said giving gifts is one of her
favorite things, and it totally shows in her adorable shop.
Paper Beats Rock is full of handcrafted awesome. Who
wouldn’t want a golden unicorn birthday card? We are in love with the cat card too.
Rosemary said her “idea is to create quality and thoughtful
items that others can use in their gift giving pursuits.” We think she nailed
it! Make someone’s day this year with something beautiful from Paper Beats
Rock.
Creative Arts Center of Dallas
The Spring Bash is about more than just Shop+Party+Art+Craft. While we certainly know how to have a good time, we also like to give back. At each of the Bashes, we select one community enriching organization to be the recipient of funds raised in the photo booth. We are happy to announce that this year we have selected the Creative Arts Center of Dallas.
The mission of the Creative Arts Center of Dallas is to provide a nurturing environment for people to discover, develop and express their artistic visions. CAC believes the creative spirit exists within us all, and community can be built from a group of people creating art.
Sabrina from The Pig and The Peacock, says, "We chose the CAC because they provide a positive environment to foster creativity and community while teaching art classes to teenagers and adults of all skill levels. The classes that they teach cover a wide range of arts and crafts that we thought was complimentary to the skills of the members of Etsy Dallas (Jewelry, Photography, Clay, Fiber Arts, etc.)."
They also provide outreach to Dallas area children. The CAC has implemented an exciting program called, unseenamerica in which children learn photography skills to document their own lives and exhibit their photographs in a wide-reaching community exhibition.
You can find out more about the Creative Arts Center of Dallas and the inspiring work that they do at their website.
Daily Discoveries: tribal trends
We are in the middle of a major tribal craze and everyone wants in on
the action. With fun geometric prints, arrows, and teepees, who
wouldn't? Check out these awesome tribal items available from Etsy Dallas Spring Bash vendors!
(from left to right)
(Discoveries by Meredith of childHOODS.)
Sponsor Spotlight: Jenni20 Designs
We are super excited to have Jenni20 Designs as one of the
sponsors of the 5th Etsy Dallas Spring Bash. Jenni’s shop includes beautifully
made accessories to help you travel fabulous.
Her weekender bags are gorgeous and her eReader sleeves are so
much fun. Jenni is committed to creating pieces that encourage people to reduce
and reuse. And, let’s face it, you’re going to want to find any excuse to
travel when your passport is wrapped up in so much pretty.
Be sure to stop by Jenni’s booth at the Bash to find that perfect
something for your favorite weekend warrior. And get yourself something fancy
too.
Daily Discoveries: Reminders of Nature
The weather is finally perfect for gardening and making that patio space
your safe haven. Or, if you're an apartment dweller, it's the perfect
time to bring the outdoors inside. Our Etsy Dallas Spring Bash artists
have some great items to bring you a daily dose of nature and remind
you of the great outdoors (even if it comes in the form of a blue
grizzly bear).
1. Lizard Air Plant Pocket by Both Hands Studio
2. Green Baby Goddess by Two Clay Hands
3. Garden Torches by Cockrell Iron and Paint
4. Aqua Blue Bear by Fuzzy Hippo
(Discoveries by Emily of Fuzzy Muffins.)
Sponsor Spotlight: Maggie May I
Go a
little greener with upcycled jewelry from Maggie May I, one of our fantastic
sponsors for the Etsy Dallas Spring Bash. Maggie creates funky pendants from
poker chips, illustrations and old game pieces. The result is a fun and
whimsical piece of art.
“I have been trying for years to implement family
game night at my house. But since no one wanted to join me I turned to the next
best thing - jewelry,” Maggie said. Well we sure are glad about that!
Be sure to visit Maggie’s booth at
the Spring Bash.
Daily Discoveries: for baby
At the Etsy Dallas Spring Bash,
you will find items for people of all ages. Being a mom myself, I am a
little biased toward the mini people. Here are some of my favorite
items from Bash vendors
–
all for the babies!
(from left to right)
middle row: personalized baby name print // boys anchor pocket tee
(Discoveries by Meredith of childHOODS.)
Sponsor Spotlight: Midnight Snack
We are pumped to have one of our
very own Etsy Dallas leaders as a sponsor of the Spring Bash this year:
Christina Wezwick from Midnight Snack! Christina’s shop is chock full of
awesome food dedicated plushes and pillows. Here is one of our favorites...
(It’s
a steak pillow, y'all!)
We
got Christina to tell us a bit about her involvement with and personal
connection to Etsy Dallas:
I have been involved with Etsy Dallas since 2008. I feel
that Etsy Dallas gives local artists and business people a place to belong. It
can be really hard to get support and advice when you are starting your
business, even when you are selling online with Etsy, where there is a big
community. It's nice to have a group of local people who all have a common
interest that you can rely on. I feel that the time I devote to Etsy Dallas is
helping support the local business community, the arts and crafts community,
and Dallas as a whole.
I hope that my crafting brings a bit of whimsy and the
unexpected to people's lives. I hope that what I make inspires others,
including other crafters, around me.
I think that the Etsy Dallas team has a really unique thing
going on that most other business groups don't have. We are all about
supporting each other's businesses and bringing something unique to the
community. We are a family!
Daily Discoveries: hello yellow
Spring has arrived and the artists of the 5th Etsy Dallas Spring Bash are well aware. Here is a roundup of my favorite items in a bright yellow that will bring Spring to your home and wardrobe.
To see details for each item click here.
(Discoveries by Meredith of childHOODS.)
To see details for each item click here.
(Discoveries by Meredith of childHOODS.)
Sponsor Spotlight: Regal Cottage
If there’s one gift every baby should get, it’s a little
something from Regal Cottage. Regina uses repurposed vintage fabric, organic
cotton, designer quilting fabric and eco-felt in her shop. She is committed to
creating toys that engage, inspire and delight.
Her new organic collection, Let’s Set Sail for Adventure,
exemplifies that commitment. We are totally ready to set sail! Regina said she
loves that she can now design her own products from start to finish. We love it
too!
Whether you’re searching for a custom baby gift or teething
toys for your own little one, Regal Cottage is the perfect place to shop.
Insider tip: Regina is launching brand new organic
Russian nesting dolls at the Etsy Dallas Spring Bash, so be sure to check out
her booth.
Daily Discoveries: accessorize with handmade
Spring has sprung! It's about time to
pull out the skirts and bermuda shorts, so get ready to spruce up your outfits
with these super tempting jewelry picks from our Etsy Dallas Spring Bash
artists!
1. Anodized Aluminum Bracelet by
Creative Input by Liz
2. Foxy Fox Pendant
by Maggie May I
3. Ring by ElizaEpstein
4. Fused Glass
Bracelet by Kessler Craftsman
5. Geometric Chevron
Cuff by Susan Renee Designs
6. Blossom Bracelet
by Black Moth Studio
7. Brambling Vines
Necklace by Jennie Claire
8. Woodgrain Ring by
f. is for frank
9. Gears Necklace by
Freeforged Jewelry
(Discoveries by Emily of Fuzzy Muffins.)
Daily Discoveries: blue and orange
Some of the areas coolest artists will be at the 5th annual Etsy Dallas Spring Bash on April 27. Looking to spruce up your life with a fun new color combination? May I suggest a refreshing dash of Etsy classic: blue and orange. Click the photo to browse further...
