A jury doesn't get to stand in your booth, pick up your products, feel the materials, examine the craftsmanship up close, or hear you explain what makes your work special.
They have your application - and your photos. That makes the images you submit one of your best opportunities to communicate the quality of your work, your point of view as a maker and the professionalism of your business.
The kids are back in school, summer vacations are winding down, and somehow September is already here. For makers and creative small business owners, that means something else too: the holiday season is a lot closer than it feels.
We spent part of the summer talking about refreshing your shop before the holiday rush. Now it's time for the next step—getting yourself ready.
You don't need to spend your entire Labor Day weekend working. But taking a little time now to make a plan can make those busy October, November, and December weeks a whole lot easier.
One of the easiest ways to overwhelm yourself during the holidays is trying to make everything.
Look back at last year's sales, or your sales over the past several months, and identify the products that consistently perform well. Which items are your best sellers? Which have the best profit margins? Which can you make efficiently?
Those are probably the products that deserve most of your attention this holiday season. This is also a good time to think about seasonal products, holiday colors or packaging, stocking stuffers, and items that work particularly well as gifts.
You don't necessarily need a huge holiday collection. A smaller, thoughtfully planned selection can be easier to produce, easier to market, and easier for customers to shop.
Once you know what you want to sell, it's time for a little math.
If you have holiday markets scheduled, estimate how much inventory you'd ideally like to bring to each one. Add what you expect to sell online, through social media, or through wholesale accounts.
Then work backward. How much can you realistically make each week between now and your busiest selling dates? This doesn't have to become an elaborate spreadsheet. Even a simple production goal can keep you from realizing two weeks before a big market that you need to make 75 of something.
And remember: your time is inventory too. Be realistic about how much you can produce while still running the rest of your business and having a life outside of it.
For more information on how to plan inventory check out our post on Planning Inventory with Confidence
Nothing interrupts a productive making day quite like discovering you're out of one tiny component you absolutely need.
Take inventory of your raw materials, packaging, labels, shopping bags, boxes, tissue paper, business cards, printer ink, shipping supplies, and anything else you regularly use. Pay particular attention to supplies that have long lead times or that become harder to find during the holidays.
September is a much better time to discover you're running low than the night before a market.
Don't just add your market dates. Add application deadlines, production days, product launches, photography days, social media campaigns, email newsletters, shipping deadlines, vacations, family commitments, school events, and anything else that's going to compete for your time.
Once everything is in one place, you may discover that you don't actually have as many available weekends or production days as you thought. That's useful information to have now.
When holiday production ramps up, social media is often one of the first things to fall off the list. So give your future self a head start.
The next time you have your products out, spend an extra 15 minutes taking photos and short video clips. Capture yourself making something. Photograph stacks of finished products. Show packaging, materials, your workspace, or an order being packed.
You don't even need to know exactly how you'll use everything yet. Build yourself a little library of photos and video now, and you'll have something to pull from when you're too busy making and selling to create content from scratch.
Want help with a solid plan? Read more on building a solid content calendar and how you can prep content early.
This is as important as what you are going to do. Holiday season brings a lot of opportunities and a lot of temptation to say yes to all of them.
Another market? A custom order? A brand-new product you thought of in November? A complicated holiday promotion?
Before things get hectic, decide where your boundaries are. Maybe you won't accept custom orders after November 15. Maybe you're only doing three holiday markets. Maybe you're not introducing anything new after October. Setting a few limits now makes it much easier to protect your time later.
You don't have to prepare your entire business for the holidays over Labor Day weekend. But pick one thing.
Order the supplies you've been putting off. Make your holiday production calendar. Spend an hour building inventory. Photograph some products. Organize your workspace. Schedule a few social posts.
Do something this weekend that your November self will be very happy you did. Then close up the studio, step away from the computer, and enjoy the last unofficial weekend of summer.
Need help deciding where to start? Check out our Summer Shop Refresh series for easy bite sized ways to start prepping along with checklists on what you need to do.
The holiday rush is coming—but you don't have to rush to get ready for it.
Handmade pieces help create that feeling because every item has a story. It was designed, crafted, and finished by someone who cares deeply about what they make. When you choose handmade, you're also choosing to support local artists and small businesses that make our community more creative and more connected.
When the holiday season arrives, your time is better spent making products, filling orders, and helping customers. Creating social media posts and marketing emails often gets pushed to the bottom of the list, even though it's one of the best ways to keep sales coming.
Summer is the perfect time to build a small library of holiday content before your schedule fills up.
Start by making a list of the moments you know you'll want to promote. Think about new product launches, holiday collections, market schedules, gift guides, shipping deadlines, Small Business Saturday, and last-minute gift ideas. Then create the photos, captions, and graphics while you have the time to be thoughtful and creative.
You don't need to plan every post for the season. Even preparing half of your content in advance can make a huge difference.
Keep your content organized in a folder or planning tool so it's easy to find when you need it. You could also use a tool like Later to schedule posts in advance, which is especially helpful for set dates like Small Business Saturday, Black Friday, or Halloween. Having everything in one place means you can spend less time wondering what to post and more time engaging with customers.
Leave room for spontaneous updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and exciting news, but let your foundational content do the heavy lifting. Your future self will thank you when the holiday rush arrives and your marketing is already working behind the scenes.
Next up: We'll look at how thoughtful inventory planning can help you avoid running out of your best sellers, or ending the season with too much inventory.
At an in-person market, customers can pick up your products, turn them over, feel the materials, and ask questions. Shopping online is a different experience. Your photos have to answer those questions before a customer ever reaches out.
Strong product photography builds confidence. It helps shoppers understand exactly what they're buying and gives them one less reason to leave your shop without making a purchase.
The easier you make that decision, the more likely customers are to stick around, browse, and make a purchase. Focus on creating a shop that feels welcoming, trustworthy, and easy to buy from. Customers should be able to understand what you make, find the information they need, and check out without unnecessary friction.
The 4th of July is almost here! If you're celebrating in the DFW area, one thing is almost certain—it’s going to be hot. This easy paper fan craft is a fun way to keep kids busy and gives them something they'll actually use while watching parades, fireworks, or backyard celebrations.
2 sheets of paper (printer paper or cardstock)
2 popsicle sticks
Glue stick
Start by decorating both sheets of paper with festive 4th of July designs. We printed patriotic images from online, but hand-drawn stars, stripes, fireworks, or flags make your fan even more unique! Cardstock works best for a sturdier fan, but regular printer paper works just fine too.
Fold each sheet back and forth in approximately 1-inch sections to create two paper accordions.
Fold each accordion in half. Glue the two folded pieces together along one side to create a full fan shape. Then add a little glue where the folded centers meet to help hold everything securely in place.
Glue a popsicle stick to each of the two outer ends of the fan. These will become your handles.
Once the glue has dried, gently bring the popsicle stick handles together to open the fan into a circle. If needed, add a small dab of glue in the center to help the fan keep its shape.
Now you're ready to stay cool in style! Whether you're heading to a parade, watching fireworks, or enjoying a backyard barbecue, this festive fan is a fun and practical craft for kids of all ages.
A simple creative project now that school is out!
School’s out, the days are longer, and summer creativity is officially in session! If you’re looking for an easy, fun activity for kids, teens, or even adults, custom tote bags are the perfect summer craft.
Whether you're headed to the pool, library, farmers market, camp, or just carrying around your favorite snacks, a handmade tote bag adds personality to every summer adventure.
Plain canvas tote bags
Fabric paint or paint pens
Stencils (optional)
Brushes or sponges
Let paint fully dry before using
Place cardboard inside the bag while painting
Use fabric markers for younger kids
Don’t overthink it - just have fun!
One of the best things about this project is it’s truly one of a kind, and it’s totally YOU! Whether you’re painting book quotes, beach scenes, or fun colorful fruit, your bag will be designed to carry what you love most!
Creative, practical, and easy to personalize, what else could you ask for?
Happy crafting!
It’s that time of the year when we celebrate the best dads in the world, and there’s nothing better than shopping local and handmade!
Here are a few gift ideas for the best dad in your life!
1. Odin Leather Goods - Looking for genuine leather products that are durable, long-lasting, and locally made? Look no further than Odin Leather Goods. This fine workmanship is built to last a lifetime!
2. Wild Wren Adornments - If metals is more his style, why not grab something silver that is custom to his style and made just for him?
3. DSBabcockArt - If art is more his thing, we have that too! These prints are sure to spruce up any space, including his man cave!
We know that anything you choose will make dad happy! But if you are looking to support local, shop handmade, and give dad something unique and different, we have you covered!
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to slow down and create something thoughtful, simple, and made with love. If you’re looking for a gift that feels luxurious but is easy to make, this DIY sugar scrub is a perfect choice.
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup oil such as olive oil, sweet almond oil, or coconut oil (melted)
10 - 15 drops essential oil (lavender, rose, vanilla, or citrus)
Optional: a few drops of food coloring
A small jar or container with a lid
In a bowl, combine the sugar and oil. Stir until it forms a soft, grainy paste.
Mix in your essential oils. Adjust depending on how strong you want the fragrance.
Add a bit of color if you want.
Place a few spoonfuls of your scrub into a clean jar and seal tightly.
Tie a ribbon around the jar with a handwritten note for mom
Mom will love this simple but thoughtful gift made with care from the ones she loves!
More of your money stays local
When you buy from a handmade business, a significantly larger portion of that dollar stays in your community. It pays for local rent, local suppliers, local contractors, and local services. That creates a multiplier effect that big box purchases simply do not.
You are funding real people, not corporate layers
Behind every handmade purchase is an individual or small team. Your purchase supports someone’s mortgage, childcare, groceries, and reinvestment into their craft. There are no distant shareholders. It is direct impact.
You strengthen other small businesses
Handmade entrepreneurs hire local photographers, rent studio space, buy materials from regional suppliers, use local printers, and work with local accountants. One purchase supports an entire small business ecosystem.
You help create sustainable jobs
Many creative founders eventually hire part time help, assistants, or collaborators. Growth at the handmade level creates flexible, community rooted jobs that would not exist otherwise.
You invest in originality and skill
Handmade businesses are built on craft, not mass production. Your purchase sustains real skills, thoughtful design, and small batch production that values quality over volume.
Every time you choose handmade, you choose community.
If you believe in keeping creativity and dollars local, follow Handmade DFW and shop small whenever you can.
There is something about running a handmade business that people do not fully understand until they are in it themselves. From the outside, it looks freeing. You get to create what you love. You set your own schedule. You build something that reflects your taste and values.
But behind that freedom is a steady stream of decisions that only you are responsible for. Pricing. Inventory. Marketing. Customer service. Growth. Risk. Every choice carries weight, and most of the time, you are carrying it alone.
That responsibility and cognitive load can quietly wear you down.
I have watched talented artists second guess their pricing because they lack context for what is normal. I have seen makers assume they are behind because they only see other shops highlight reels online. I have seen creative entrepreneurs burn out, not because they stopped loving their craft, but because they felt overwhelmed by the all the behind the scenes “running of the business” that it left them little time to create..
Isolation distorts reality. A slow month feels like failure. A new product that does not sell right away feels personal. A mistake feels bigger than it is.
Community changes that perspective.
When you are connected to other creative business owners, you see the fuller picture. You hear that someone else also had a slow season. You learn how another maker calculates margins. You realize raising prices is uncomfortable for everyone at first, but hear the positive outcomes and lessons of those who have.
Shared visibility replaces comparison with clarity.
There is also something deeper that shifts. When you have people who understand the emotional side of this work, you build resilience. You process setbacks without spiraling. You celebrate wins with people who understand what it took to get there. You begin making decisions from a grounded place instead of from panic or stress. Over time, that steadiness compounds and you can work more intentionally and strategically.
That is the heart behind Handmade DFW Collective.
We are building a community of committed creative entrepreneurs who value craftsmanship, growth, and real connection. Membership is about surrounding yourself with peers who take their work seriously and are willing to grow together and help each other. We value community over competition in a space where we can share ideas and help the creative community grow. We also have fun together at classes and workshops, happy hours and coffee meetups and even charitable events that help the DFW community.
If you are ready to step into that kind of environment and find your people, we invite you to join.
Photos from previous events
Let’s start with the obvious.
Yes. We changed our name. Again.
If you’ve been around since the early days, you knew us as Etsy Dallas. Then we became Dallas M.A.D.E. and now, officially, we are Handmade DFW.
Here’s a little background on evolution.
We were founded in 2007 as the official Dallas Etsy street team. Back when Etsy felt scrappy and new and everyone was photographing their products on their kitchen tables. It was magic. It was chaotic but it was handmade in the truest sense.
But the in the past nearly 20 years, the world has changed so much and technology has changed the world, including access to new tools, supplies, and avenues to sell their products.
Our makers no longer sell in just one place. They have their own websites. They do in person markets. They wholesale. They sell on Instagram and TikTok. Some of them don’t sell online at all. And a whole lot of them live outside Dallas proper. So while Etsy was our spark, it stopped being the central hub.
Handmade DFW feels like home. It’s bigger and more inclusive. It includes Fort Worth. Denton. Plano. Arlington and beyond. All the brilliant humans across North Texas who are building creative businesses with their own two hands.
Same heart. Same mission. Just more room.
We also want to take a moment to talk about the handmade movement and why we still think it’s increasingly important to foster and grow this space.
The world has changed a lot, especially in the last decade. Technology has helped handmade businesses grow in ways we could not have imagined. Makers can reach customers across the country. They can run websites, manage inventory, and build communities online. That access has opened doors for so many creatives.
And that’s a good thing.
But it has also made the marketplace more crowded. When everything lives online, it gets harder to tell what is truly handmade and what is mass produced. Some products are made by the thousands and still show up in spaces where shoppers are expecting something personal.
That creates confusion. And it makes it harder for the artisans who are genuinely designing, sewing, carving, pouring, and building with their own two hands.
True handmade is slower. It is more intentional. It does not roll off an assembly line. Our mission at Handmade DFW is to help makers and artists grow their businesses with education, support, and mentorship.
We create spaces where makers can:
Learn business skills, like inventory planning, marketing, SEO, strategy, and even AI
Meet other creatives and build a supportive community
Ask questions in a safe collaborative space
We’re also bringing back community craft events. Workshops. Charity events. The stuff that builds community, creates awareness, and is just good fun (or trouble depending on the event).
Because when makers connect, they grow. And when they grow, the whole creative ecosystem gets stronger.
If you’ve been with us since 2007, thank you. Truly. If you’re new here, welcome. You’re right on time.
Follow along at @handmadedfw (on all socials) and come see what we’re building.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And we mean Bash Bag time, of course!
The first 50 adult shoppers in line at the Jingle Bash this Saturday will receive a free 2025 Jingle Bash Bash Bag with handmade goodies from some of our amazing artists and makers.
These bags are coveted. Shoppers line up early every year for a chance to snag one! Each bag is a little different, but every one is packed with creative surprises made right here by local artists.
Here’s a peek at some of the items you might find inside this year’s Bash Bags:
Each Bash Bag is a celebration of local creativity. A small token of thanks from the incredible makers who make the Jingle Bash so special.
The line forms early, so grab your coffee and come join the fun! Doors open at 10:30 AM at Gilley’s Dallas, and Bash Bags go fast!
We’re so excited to shine a little light on one of our Dallas M.A.D.E. leadership friends, Karen Ahaus, the incredibly talented and kind-hearted artist behind Ahaus Pottery. A true creative spirit and beautiful soul, she’s been shaping, crafting, and inspiring through clay for many years.
With years of experience and a deep love for the handmade process, she’s not only built a thriving pottery business but also continues to pour her heart into our creative community, sharing her knowledge, and reminding us all why we do what we love.
What inspired you to start Ahaus Pottery, and how has your style evolved over the years?
I began Ahaus Pottery in 2011 after moving to Texas and finally having my own home studio. When I was taking ceramics classes, I always had to use the glaze colors that were used in that specific studio. When I began my own home studio, I dabbled in the colors that I like - blues, greens, pastels, etc., instead of brown and dark colors. I began with your normal pottery: bowls, mugs, and trays. Over time, I have created my own modern nativity, various ornaments, and cell phone holders that also hold your glasses.
Can you share a little about your creative process from inspiration to finished piece?
I am inspired by nature and being outside. I love textures on trays, carved flowers on colanders, and tassels on earrings. The clay process is a slow one with multiple steps that can go wrong. Only through meticulous record keeping, testing, and experimenting can I create a beautiful final product. The beginning to the end of a pot takes about 4-6 weeks. So, when you buy one of my pieces of art, you are buying a piece of me, my experience, and my time.
What’s your favorite part about working with clay?
Clay is magical! You can form it, bend it, and glaze it in a myriad of ways! I prefer to make useful and practical things, both on the potter's wheel and hand-built, with a few decorative items mixed in. My pieces are fired in the kiln twice - once to 1900 degrees and a second time to 2220 degrees. It is like Christmas morning when I open the kiln and everything has come out as planned. Sometimes, things happen, like a glaze runs off the piece or something suddenly shows a crack. When you see my work at Jingle Bash, you are seeing the very best!
Do you have a favorite piece you’ve ever created (or one that was hardest to part with)?
My favorite piece is one that I still have because I cannot part with it. It is a vase that looks like three trees. Carved into the sides of each tree are "breathe", "reach out", and "let it go". Inside is stamped the word "foundation". The vase is a testament to my faith in God, which is my foundation. The trees stand for the Trinity.
How do you hope people feel when they take home one of your handmade pieces?
I hope they use the piece over and over again. I want them to feel joy each time they see it and use it.
What’s something people might not realize about the craft of pottery?
Most people have no idea the hours and years of practice it takes to be very good at the craft. They don't realize how many steps are involved and the amount of equipment needed: pottery wheel, kiln, glazes, clay storage, etc. People especially don't understand that I cannot just make any color they want me to match. Glazes are created with rocks and minerals that are dug from the ground, often from other countries. A difference of just 1/100th of a gram in an ingredient of a glaze recipe can produce a totally different color.
As an artist, it’s easy to have favorites, whether that is color, medium, etc What would you say is yours?
I actually like making handles on things, which a lot of potters despise. A great handmade handle has a great feeling in your hand. I also use all of the colors that I like: turquoise, green, pink, mint, cranberry, white, and more.
What advice would you give to other makers or new vendors just starting?
Keep trying new items and see what people gravitate to. Each show is different. Some items sell well at one show and get no traction at another. Keep good records so you can reflect later.
Any sneak peeks or special pieces we can look forward to seeing at the Jingle Bash this year?
I have new cups with stainless steel straws! The Jingle Bash is their reveal day! Come check them out!
You’ve been part of Jingle Bash since the early days. what first drew you to join the community?
I was drawn to this community so I could learn from other makers, not just other potters. Every maker has a unique area of expertise. This community supports one another in making your small business work and thrive.
You’re in for a treat because you’re about to fall in love with the craftsmanship behind Odin Leather Goods. This family-run company right here in the DFW area isn’t just making leather goods; they’re shaping stories you can carry with you every day. From belts to quality bags, every piece has a lasting charm mixed in with a little bit of Texas grit.
What started as a passion project has grown into a full-fledged legacy of craftsmanship, community, and trust. Once you get a glimpse behind the stitching, you’ll see why Odin Leather Goods has fans far beyond Texas.
First, where can we find you and your amazing leather products?
We don’t do many markets or shows these days since we stay so busy, except for a few favorite events like Jingle Bash. Most people can find us online or at one of our two physical stores. Our larger location in Old Town Coppell, which also houses our manufacturing studio, where we make everything. At this store, you’ll find everything we make, along with custom, exotic, and one-off pieces that never make it to the website. We’ve been here for four years now.
Our original store at Grandscape has been around for six years. It’s a bit smaller but carries plenty of our smaller items that are perfect for gifting.
Since you’ve been doing this for quite some time, would you say your creative process or style has changed over time?
Absolutely! We’ve grown a lot over the last 12 years. Our work is more consistent from one item to the next, and we’ve really locked into small-batch production. We’re always searching for the best leathers available at the right price point. Our designs continue to be refined, streamlined, and perfected.
How do you hope people feel when receiving one of your products?
We want customers to feel a sense of joy and pride knowing they’re buying solid, high-quality goods made right here in Texas. Not just in America, but in DFW! When they make a purchase, they’re supporting a family-owned business and the families that work with us.
We want them to be thrilled the day they get it, but even more thrilled years later when they realize how well their money was spent. The quality and durability of OLG products should stand out both today and after years of use.
What’s something people might not realize about what you make?
Surprisingly, a lot of people don’t realize that we actually make all our leather goods ourselves! We’re not ordering from overseas and stamping our logo on it. We make it right here, and anyone is welcome to stop by and see it in action.
We order hides from tanneries around the country and the world, then cut, assemble, and sew everything ourselves. Every design is unique to OLG and the result of my imagination and collaboration with the team.
What’s been the most rewarding moment since starting your creative journey?
We love hearing from customers! It’s really heartwarming when someone comes up and tells us they bought an item at a Jingle Bash or another event six, seven, or even nine years ago. They’ll proudly show how much the leather has aged or broken in, and most say they love their item more now than the day they bought it.
Many of our customers have followed our journey as we’ve grown. They’ve seen our product lines evolve and even watched my kids grow up. They talk about us so warmly and personally. For me, the most rewarding part has been not just building a respected leather brand but also creating lasting memories and connections with our customers.
What’s the best part of working with leather goods?
The best part has been building a brand and business with family and friends. After years in digital marketing, it’s incredibly satisfying to create something tangible using real products that have to hold up to everyday use. And we’re doing just that!
Leather is a universal material. Everyone has a story connected to a leather item, whether it’s a bag, a baseball glove, a belt, or something that holds meaning. It’s the smell, the look, the feel. Leather keeps memories. It’s a wonderful and rewarding material to work with every day.
Do you have any new pieces or surprises debuting at the market?
Everything has been refreshed and revamped! If you haven’t seen us at and market recently, or stopped by the store, I think you’ll be surprised.
What’s the “must-have” or perfect gift from your collection this season?
Our Larissa Zip-Top Tote has been a huge hit. It’s a new design we released just a few weeks ago, and it’s been hard to keep in stock. We should have a few available at Jingle Bash!
What do you love most about being part of this local market and creative community?
I’ve been fortunate to travel across the country with Odin Leather Goods to teach and share, and I truly believe no other area has such a rich community of makers who are both talented and supportive. Most people here genuinely want to help fellow makers and small business owners succeed.
The only thing they love more than talking about their own products and brand is bragging on their favorite local brands, and that’s awesome! There’s so much that customers can discover right here in North Texas. They can find the most unique and inspiring products while supporting small businesses in their own backyard.
This week’s Vendor Spotlight is on The Immaculate Beard, a Dallas-based brand that takes men’s grooming to the next level! Every product is handcrafted in small batches with care, using quality ingredients that keep beards looking (and smelling) their best. We love supporting local makers who pour passion into every detail, and The Immaculate Beard does just that.
What inspired you to start creating beard care products?
I saw a need! I had bearded family members and friends, and when I began creating this line, there weren’t many products on the market. I wanted something that women would feel good about gifting to the men in their lives, since that was my main customer demographic at the time. So I got in my kitchen and began to experiment, and just started passing out samples to everyone I knew for feedback. Surprisingly, the feedback was really great early on, and it didn’t require many more rounds of experimenting! I began with 2 scents of beard oil and 2 scents of balm, and just expanded from there. We have about 12 scents now, and it is a full line of men’s beard, shave, and personal care.
Can you tell us how you came up with your brand name and what it represents?
I hired an amazing one-person branding and design firm, and we knew what we wanted to get across - which was to somehow reconcile the fact that this men's care brand was created by someone without a beard. The Immaculate Beard is about more than just looking good; it’s about taking pride in the details. “Immaculate” captures that sense of care, craftsmanship, and confidence that comes from a well-kept beard. It’s a nod to an old-school apothecary but with a modern twist.
What would you say makes your beard oils or balms stand out from others on the market?
I choose ingredients carefully so that our products will be sustainable for the long term without causing damage to the environment. No extra rare ingredients, no fillers, no parabens or phthalates, no claims to grow your beard overnight. Just quality ingredients packed into a small tin or bottle. Everything is still made in small batches by hand in our shop in the Design District of Dallas. We keep batch records so we know every ingredient, where it came from, and what date each batch was created and packaged.
Can you tell us about some of your key ingredients and why you chose them?
We use a blend of natural botanical oils like jojoba, argan, and MCT. These are lightweight, easy to absorb, and feel great on the beard and skin. The beeswax helps with holding and shaping. Our essential oils are carefully balanced for scent and function, and we never use anything we wouldn’t feel good about using ourselves. Our fragrances are phthalate-free and skin safe. We choose to use a very small percentage so that it isn’t overwhelmingly scented on the face.
What’s your best-selling product, and what do customers love most about it?
Dark Beard Oil is hands down the favorite for almost 10 years now. It’s got this deep, smooth scent with notes of tobacco blossom, caramel, honey, and rose. It’s a little warm, a little spicy, and a little sweet. We actually use that scent in both of our lines - Sasha’s Hand Poured and The Immaculate Beard. People love how different it is from anything else they have found.
Do you have any gift ideas for people shopping at Jingle Bash?
I will have beard grooming gift sets, which contain all the products needed to turn a beard from drab to immaculate! I also plan to have smaller-sized items so people can gift the immaculate beard to as many people in their lives as they would like to!
What’s your personal favorite scent or product from your line, and why?
This one is hard!!! I find myself using the lotions and lip balms more than anything else. I LOVE to wear a lightly scented lotion or perfume that isn’t overbearing but that people comment on when they get close! Scent to me is so personal, and I always find myself coming back to prickly pear lotion! It’s just this perfect blend of sweet, fruity, but also a little grown-up!
What can shoppers expect when they visit your booth at the Jingle Bash?
I love meeting new people and sharing my love of all things bath, body, and beard! I will have samples to share, lots of choices, and I will be happy to help you find the right product! I want to help people look good, smell good, and feel good when they leave my booth!
There will be a lot of holiday shopping. Do you have any great stocking stuffers?
Most of my items are smallish, very reasonably priced, and great for gifting!
What do you love most about being part of this local market and creative community?
Dallas has an amazing handcrafted community that I am proud to be a part of for more than a decade! I personally know and work with a lot of the artists at the Bash and feel that it is a complete privilege to be a part of this community! Events like the Jingle Bash showcase the incredible talent swirling around our town, and I love it! I have to bring a helper to the Bash because I want to shop it (when I am supposed to be working it!). I’m looking so forward to seeing every one of you!
From cozy self-care pieces to statement designs, this collection celebrates the women who do it all. Every item comes from a local maker with an eye for craftsmanship and style, offering something she’ll actually use and love.
Amanda Bright Designs Tie Headbands: Stylish and functional, these make-any-outfit-better accessories are handmade with unique prints. Link
Glitter Globe Boutique Custom Globes: Personalized artwork that turns memories into one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Link
Odin Leather Goods Rae Fanny Pack: The perfect everyday carry solution that won’t slow her down. Link
Taylor Alexandra Studio Framed Canvas Print: A stunning art piece that brings warmth and calm to any space, perfect for someone who appreciates thoughtful, handcrafted beauty. Link
Sasha’s Hand Poured Intensely Hydrating Shea Body Butter: Rich, creamy, artisan-crafted body care that makes her feel both pampered and practical. Link
Valerie Morgan Designs Gemstone Rings: A gorgeous statement gemstone ring is always the perfect gift. Link
Truly Pottery Handcrafted Ceramic Candle: A beautiful piece of art coupled with the coziness of a holiday candle. Link
Explore these handmade finds and so much more at the Jingle Bash, Saturday November 8 at Gilley’s Dallas (1135 Botham Jean Blvd). Doors open at 10:30.
