Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Nov. 6-8

So, so, so much going on. Let's kick off the handmade shopping season!

The 6th Annual Girlie Show
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 six.
Date: Friday & Saturday, November 6 - 7
Time: Friday 8pm-midnight; Saturday noon-5 pm
Location: Farmer's Public Market Building, Oklahoma City, OK
Web site: www.thegirlieshow.net
Participating Etsy Dallas members: Pamela Michelle, Cut Out and Collect, Tara to the T, Texas Tarts, Superchica

Sojourn Church Ladies Holiday Event
Join us for an evening of Christmas gift shopping and dinner. Shopping begins at 4:30 PM and dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. Cost for shopping, hors d'oeuvres & dinner: $25. Cost for shopping & hors d'oeuvres: $10. Childcare is provided. Space is limited so please sign up today to reserve your spot.
Date: Friday, November 6th
Time: 4:30-8:30pm
Location: Sojourn Church, 4041 Marsh Lane, Carrollton
Web site: http://www.sojournchurch.org/ladies-holiday-event-0
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Alicia Colina-Ashby

The Gypsy Handmade Market
Every Saturday in October and November 3-4 local artists and crafters will gather in the front yard of The Gypsy Wagon to sell their creations. Come check out the great handmade stuff every Saturday at the Wagon this fall!
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 10am-6pm
Location: The Gypsy Wagon, 5211 Bonita Avenue @ Henderson, Dallas
Web site: http://www.blogger.com/www.the-gypsy-wagon.com
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Lolafalk

Beethings Yard Sale
Come check out our handmade, limited edition screen prints, bags, holiday cards and other goodies. Or just stop by, say Hi, have a snack, and hang out in the yard.
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: 8147 San Leandro, Dallas
Web site: http://www.blogger.com/www.bee-things.com/yardsale
Participating Etsy Dallas members: PaperFingers, Pamela Michelle

White Rock Art Festival
Come see the halls of Hexter Elementary transformed into an art festival just in time for your holiday shopping. This is a juried art show whose artists’ work includes visual, metal, textile, pottery, and jewelry. There will be free children’s activities during the weekend and an art café for respite.
Date: Saturday and Sunday, November 7 - 8
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Hexter Elementary School, Dallas
Web site: http://www.whiterockartfestival.org/
Participating Etsy Dallas members: Kessler Craftsman, Miamaria Design, Three Yellow Starfish

St. Jude 24th Annual Craft Bazaar
Date: Friday & Saturday, November 6 - 7
Time: Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-4pm
Location: 1515 N. Greenville, Allen
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Pink Lemonade Bags

Saint Gabriel Holiday Boutique
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Location: 110 Saint Gabriel Way, McKinney
Web site: http://www.blogger.com/www.stgabriel.org/specialevents
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Signature Scentsations

Trinity High School Craft Fair
The annual Choir Craft Fair includes over 130 craft vendors, concessions, plus performances by the Harmony Show Choir.
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: 500 N Industrial, Euless
Web site: http://schoolctr.hebisd.edu/education/school/school.php?sectiondetailid=22&&timestamp=1046702832
Participating Etsy Dallas member: artfull Expression

Junius Heights Historic Home Tour
Home tour, arts & crafts show, live music
Date: Sunday, November 8th
Time: 11-5
Web site: http://www.blogger.com/www.juniusheights.org/blog/home-tour
Location: William Lipscomb Elementary School, 5801 Worth Street
Participating Etsy Dallas member: The Pig and the Peacock

compiled by Pamela Michelle and Tefi Designs

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Oct 30 - 31




Dia de los Craftos

Dias de los Craftos is a festival to celebrate the Day of the Dead and Halloween the handmade way. 25 free gift bags, free face paint & trick or treating for the kids, live music, live painting, free photo booth, make & take crafts, bake sale & more!


Date: 10/31/2009

Time: 5:30-10:30

Location: El Sol Studios @ 936 S Alamo St, SA TX 78205

More info: click here

Brought to you by Alamo City Etsy



Seasons of Aggieland Bazaar

The Seasons of Aggieland Bazaar (formerly known as Craft Fair) is held every year around the holiday season. Aggie Mothers' Clubs and vendors from all over Texas participate every year selling a variety of crafts, from jewelry to Texas A&M apparel/items and more! The bazaar is on the IOWA STATE football game weekend and with over 100,000 people on campus hurry and get there early to shop!


Date: Fri & Sat, Oct. 30 & 31

Time: Fri 10-5p Sat 10:30a thru first quarter of 2:30 game

Location: Rudder Exhibition Hall, College Station, TX

Time: F 10-5p, S 10:30a – kick-off

more info: click here

Participating Etsy Dallas Members: MandiBeads & Bonnie Beads


posted by Pamela Michelle

Scaring Up for Halloween

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Oct 24-25




Huffhines Art Trails
Huffhines Art Trails features close to 200 artists and craftsmen plus live stage entertainment and plenty of fun for the kids - scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, and hay bale maze.

Date: Sat & Sun, Oct 24-25th
Time: 10-6, both days
Location: Huffhines Park, Richardson, TX
More info: click here
Participating Etsy Dallas Members: Bead Genie Creations & The Kessler Craftsman



Fall Bazaar
The bazaar is a great place to get started with your Christmas and holiday shopping. More thank 75 vendors will set-up throughout the building, selling handmade and commercially produced merchandise ranging from baby gifts, jewelry, aromatic candles, and home décor.

Date: Sat, Oct 24th
Time: 9-4pm
Location: First United Methodist Church, Allen, TX
Participating Etsy Dallas members: Pink Lemonade Bags
More info: click here

Posted by Pamela Michelle

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Oct 16-18



Preston Meadow Lutheran Church 6th Annual Craft Fair

Preston Meadow Lutheran Church in Plano will be having its 6th Annual Christmas Gift Fair. Be sure to stop by to participate in a huge raffle with all kinds of handmade goodies and other winnings.


Date: Fri & Sat, Oct 16 & 17

Time: 10am-5pm both days

Location: Preston Meadow Lutheran Church, Plano

Participating Etsy Dallas member: Pink Lemonade Bags

More info: click here


Edom Festival of the Arts

The quaint country community of Edom, Texas, serves as perfect contrast for the premiere art festival of East Texas. A downtown lined with shops of local artists hints that there is something unique in Edom and that is its love affair with art. Edom continues an almost forty-year history of hosting artists as many of the region’s finest artisans gather in a meadow just a stone’s throw from downtown for this annual event. A diverse array of art, live music, a free children’s art workshop and a wide assortment of food offer something for everyone.


Date: Sat & Sun, Oct 17 – 18

Time: Sat 10-6, Sun 11-4

Location: Edom, Texas (click for map)

Participating Etsy Dallas member: The Kessler Craftsman

More info: click here


Martin High School Fall Craft & Specialty Sale

The Martin Baseball Booster Club invites you to attend the 16th Annual Martin High School Fall Craft & Specialty Sale. $2.00 admission. Kids 12 & under and AISD employees admitted free!


Date: Sat & Sun, Oct 17 – 18

Time: Sat 9-5 , Sun 12 -5

Location: Martin High School, Arlington, TX

Participating Etsy Dallas member: artfull Expression

More info: click here



Malcolm's Back Alley Swap Meet

Experience this outdoor market where local artists and businesses showcase their one-of-a-kind wares every 3rd Sunday of the month.


Date: Sunday, Oct 18

Time: 12-4pm

Location: Deep Ellum

Participating Etsy Dallas member: Manhandeled

More info: click here



Mandi's Mini Beaded Ornament Class

mini beaded ornament class at Artful Bead (www.artfulbead.net) in Carrollton, the class is $30 and ornaments are provided.


Date: Sunday, Oct 18

Time: 1-3 pm

Participating Etsy Dallas member: MandiBeads

More info: click here


Posted by: Pamela Michelle


Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Oct 9-11





Urban Street Bazaar
Date: October 10 & 11
Time: 12pm-8pm (Saturday), 12pm-4pm (Sunday)
Location: Bishop Arts District, Oak Cliff

Participating Etsy Dallas members:
Pamela Michelle, Cut Out and Collect, Dowdy Studio, Texas Tarts, artfull Expression, Mia Maria Design, Karmacrochet, MandiBeads, Three Yellow Starfish,
Wrap Couture, Superchica, f. is for frank, LolaFalk, Kessler Craftsman, One-Up Designs


Tyler Street Block Party
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 6-11pm
Location: Tyler & 7th in Oak Cliff

The Cube Creative and Oak Cliff Bicycle Company present the Tyler Street Block Party on October 10th. It will be a fun filled evening of music from Boom Boom Box and the Happy Bullets, DJs, a photography opening by Photopol.us, Bar-B-Q, and an art-bike show held by the Cube Creative. BikeDenton and the OCBC will hold several competitions including Track Stands, a Slow Bike Race, and more. The evening will be partially sponsored by Ben E. Keith. Be there, and be square! Art Bike Parade starts at 6pm sharp!

Participating Etsy Dallas member: Tara to the T


White Rock Local Market
Date: Saturday, October 10
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: 702 N. Buckner Blvd.

Nestled in a busy crossroads just northeast of White Rock Lake, White Rock Local Market is a new community market featuring local artisan foods, produce, meat and dairy, mixed in with a collection of art, collectibles, locally made clothes, jewelry and more.

Participating Etsy Dallas member: Silla Soup


Southern Artisans Market
Date: October 10 & 11
Time: 9am-5pm (both days)
Location: Dallas Arboretum

Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the 2nd annual Southern Artisans Market. Over 50 artisans will fill the pecan grove and delight guests with their photography, jewelry, painting, sculpture and much more! The show will take place during the annual Autumn at the Arboretum festival.

Participating Etsy Dallas member: Bead Genie Creations

Eco•Ideas: Furoshiki


Furoshiki is a special cloth that originated in Japan that is used over and over to wrap gifts and plenty of other goodies.

These can be made out of any kind of fabric -- any fiber, solid or patterned. The most common sizes are 17.7" wide by 26.7-28.3" tall. You can even make your own furoshiki using this tutorial and watch a video on how to wrap it up. For beginners a square shape is suggested -- it's easy to experiment with a bandana. Check out this guide to how to tie your own furoshiki.























Furoshiki means "bath spread" in Japanese. It is thought that these were originally used to bundle up clothes and personal items during the time of the public bath house. Over the years people began using the furoshiki for gift wrap, groceries, carrying books, purses,and accessories. Use of the furoshiki declined dramatically because of the popularity of plastic bags. There has been a renewed interested in furoshiki since it can help reduce our use of plastic and paper bags and reduce our impact on the earth.

posted by Alicia

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Oct 1-4


October Market
The St. Thomas Aquinas Mothers' Association's October Market is a gift show with vendors presenting a unique and wide variety of gift items. Stop on by to see clothing from Harrilu, letterpress designs from Color Box Designs and Letterpress, fun accessories and clothing from Midnight Snack and adorable children’s clothing and accessories form Three Yellow Starfish. In addition to all of the fabulous shopping. All proceeds from the Market benefit the St. Thomas Aquinas Mothers' Association and the charities it supports. Founded in 1961, the St. Thomas Aquinas Mothers' Association (STAMA) is a Catholic organization whose purpose is to aid parents in providing a Catholic home atmosphere for pre-school children.

Date: Saturday, Oct 3rd
Time: 10am-6pm
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas in Lakewood
More info: click here




24th Annual Art & Crafts Spectacular
This Saturday, Our own very lovely Alicia Colina-Ashby, will be at the 24th Annual Art & Crafts Spectacular selling her amazing paper pouches, bags and accessories. This is an outdoor and indoor show, so be sure not to miss all the artists.

Date: Saturday,Oct 3rd
Ttime: 9am-4pm
Location: Woodhaven Presbyterian Church
Cost: FREE
More info: click here



Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits Music Festival will have awesome music, food, arts and much much more. The SoCo Art Market features art, crafts items, and cool merchandise from Austin’s creative community. Tara to the T will be there selling her handmade accessories and her new fashion line.

Date: Oct 2 - 4, 2009
Location: Zilker Park, Austin, TX
More info: click here

Gimme Your Promos!

Sponsoring the Jingle Bash is the perfect way to promote your crafty business this season, and donating your promos to our legendary goody bags is FREE!

About the Goody Bags
Our popular Goody Bags have become a thing of legend. Shoppers at the 1st Annual Jingle Bash arrived over 30 minutes before the doors opened just to get one of these bags! The line of shoppers was winding down the hall, out the door, and down the sidewalk to the next block (pictured). At the 1st Annual Spring Bash, a crowd of Dallas shoppers snatched up the bags in less than 2 minutes. Wow!

This year's Goody Bags will be larger reusable totes that our very own Dylan of Dowdy Studio will screen print. All 50 bags will be filled to the brim with handmade goodies from the vendors and other crafty businesses.

Items are due November 13th. To participate, please fill out the form found here and we will contact you with more details.

All Sponsorship Options:

Elf: FREE
- Include 50 business promos in our popular Goody Bags
- Get your 50 promos listed on this blog and the Sponsor page
- Deadline: November 13, 2009

Frosty: $50
- 150x150 ad/logo and link posted on the Sponsors page
- Include 50 business promos in our popular Goody Bags
- Get your 50 promos listed on this blog and the Sponsor page

Rudolph: $200
- Hang your company banner or sign at the Jingle Bash
- 150x150 ad/logo and link posted on this blog
- 150x150 ad/logo and link posted on the Sponsors page
- Include 50 business promos in our popular Goody Bags
- Get your 50 promos listed on this blog and the Sponsors page

Santa: $500
- Hang your company banner or sign at the Jingle Bash
- 150x150 ad/logo and link posted on this blog
- 175x175 ad/logo and link posted at the top of the Sponsors page and on the Etsy Dallas home page
- Spotlight article about your company posted on this blog
- Include 50 business promos in our popular Goody Bags
- Get your 50 promos listed on this page and this blog

Click here to fill out the form to participate! Thanks for your support!

Mandi Ainsworth, Goody Bag Coordinator

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Sept 25-27th

Another fantastic weekend is almost here. After our excitement over winning The Best One-Stop Shop in Dallas by the Dallas Observer, we're exploding with happiness and you'll see it on our faces when you're out and about this weekend.


10th Annual Fall Craft Fair at Arapaho Road Baptist Church
The 10th annual Fall Craft Fair benefits the Arapaho Road Baptist Church’s children’s ministries. Many art vendors will be there along with Etsy Dallas member Pink Lemonade Bags. Enjoy arts crafts and great food.

Date: Fri&Sat, Sept 25-26
Time: 11am-7pm, 9am-5pm
Location: Arapaho Road Baptist Church, Garland
More info: click here


LinkLinkArlington Front Street Festival
Grab some friends and head on out to the Arlington Front Street Festival. You'll find Pamela Michelle, Dowdy Studio, Cut Out and Collect and the Kessler Craftsman all hanging out this weekend selling their goods. There will also be an archaeological dig, live music, a classic car show, yummy festival foods and much more!

Date: Sat, Sept 26th
Time: 10am-6pm
Location: Front Street, Downtown Arlington
More info: click here


The Pecan Street Festival
The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street in Austin, Texas. The festival has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homemade art and craftwork. Among the artists, you’ll find our very own Tara to the T and Harrilu. Festival goers can find paintings, sculpture, woodwork, candles, jewelry, cowboy hats, home decor, games, and other useful and whimsical household items.

Date: Sat&Sun, Sept 26-27
Time: 11am-10pm, 11am-8pm
Location: 6th Street, Austin
More info: click here


Mark your Calendars:

Oct 10 & 11 - Urban Street Bazzarr
Nov 21 - Jingle Bash

Thank you Dallas!


Holy cow holy cow!! Our Bash shows were just voted as Dallas' "Best One-Stop Shop" in the coveted and uber popular Dallas Observer's Best Of annual issue. It's on stands today!!

This is a huge. mega. deal. Here's the write-up:

Sure etsy.com—the online boutique community for crafters, jewelry designers, knitters, tailors, bookbinders, vintage sellers and collectors of everything—is a surefire way to kill an afternoon and build up a wish list, but an Etsy Dallas event is even better. Prices are great, the craftsmanship is fantastic, it feels good to support local crafters and you'll still cover everyone on any gift list you might have for the next two years. But the downside is you'll also empty your bank account with little to no effort without some preventive measures. We have a friend keep us from purchasing on the first lap through the show. We spend only cash (even if a booth takes cards). And we buy no more than we can carry on our own person. It's hard, but, well, you gotta leave something for the rest of the shoppers to look at. On the other hand, screw everyone else, retail therapy rocks! The Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash takes place November 21 at Sons of Hermann Hall. Sharp elbows stimulate the economy, people.

In case you're wondering, What the heck is the Bash?, let me fill you in. The Bash is the premier arts and crafts event in Dallas that we started back in 2008. The Bash is put on by Tefi Designs and Pamela Michelle, with support from the Etsy Dallas leadership team: Larry, Carrie, Cheyne, Alicia, Mandi, Dylan, and Randi.

This year's 2nd Annual Jingle Bash will take place at the historic (and somewhat David-Lynchian) Sons of Hermann Hall, November 21st (that's a Saturday) from 1am-7pm. More deets here.

reposted from Tefi Designs' blog

We Have a Winner!

Mega super duper sweet congrats to Hannah from Fort Worth, Texas! She is the winner of the Etsy Dallas 2nd Birthday giveaway, organized by Patricia of Karmacrochet.

Hannah commented that her favorite items were the beautiful crochet designs by giveaway participant Anne of Modest Ambition. Anne donated two crocheted button pins to the big basket of goodies.


Hannah will receive everything listed HERE. What a lucky gal!

posted by Stephanie of Tefi Designs

We *heart* design roots.

Big thanks to Heather of design roots for getting our official Jingle Bash poster printed and delivered. With her precious little 3-month-old ball of wonder in tow, Heather dropped off a pack of 11x7 posters (designed by artist and Bash co-organizer, Pamela Michelle) and I screamed for joy when I saw how beautifully they turned out. High fives all around!


*ATTENTION LOCAL SHOP OWNERS*
Want to show your support for local art and craft talent? Then why not hang our poster in your shop window. Contact us for more details. And thanks!

posted by Stephanie of Tefi Designs (the other Bash organizer)

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Sept 17 - 20


Grab a friend and let's get ready to have a handmade weekend. This week's events stretch all the way from Austin to Dallas, so let's start marking up that calendar!


Hovercraft Designer Trunk Show

Come by for an exciting night featuring incredible clothing and accessories by Etsy Dallas member and designer Tara Tonini. Check out her latest styles while sipping on a refreshing Sake2me cocktail and mingling to some retro tunes.

Date: Thurs, Sept 17th

Time: evening

Location: Hovercraft in Austin TX

Cost: FREE!

more info: click here

Enju trunk Show
Enju is designed by Julie McCullough Kim of Make Shop & Studio in Dallas, TX.
Her first line of handbags was developed in 2005 and clothing followed in 2007. She is a self-taught independent designer that works to promote independence in local production & responsible design. Enju will also be one of the many vendors showing at the Jingle Bash, November 21st.

Date: Fri, Sept 18th

Time: 6pm

Location: Parts and Labour, Austin, TX

Cost: FREE!

More info: click here

Art With A Cause

Art With A Cause is an art show benefitting Contact Crisis hosted at Times Ten Cellars in Dallas. This show is open to the public with free admission and free parking, a silent auction and a cash wine bar and complimentary hors d'ouevres. The Kessler Craftsman will be showing his glass and metal works at the Art With A Cause event.

Date: Sat, Sept 19th

Time: 6PM to 11 PM

Location: Times Ten Cellars, Lakewood, TX

More info: click here

Party Like a Pirate: Island Party in the West End

Ahoy Matey! West End's 2009 Block Party Series continues with the 1st Annual Party Like a Pirate: Island Party in the West End. The FREE block party will feature Pirate performingimpromptu on the streets of West End, island and beach music, artists, including Pamela Michelle, Dowdy Studio and Enju, and great food. Everyone is invited to dress like a pirate and be a part of the show. The event benefits West End Charities (www.westendcharities.com).

Date: Sat, Sept 19th

Time: 11am-11pm

Location: West End’s Market Street (Ross Ave. to Munger)

Cost: FREE!

More info: click here




We Make Stuff

We Make Stuff...music, art, & fashion show presented by Electric Promotions will be bursting at the handmade seams. Stop by the Team Etsy Austin booth to get your own, “I make stuff” t-shirt & take part in the DIY fun with make n' take projects from the fabulous ladies at The WonderCraft. Continue with the making and screen your own shirt design with new screen shop, Under Pressure. Tara to the T will be there selling her amazing accessories along with other tallented artists and crafters. This is a do not miss event if you're in Austin, so do see their website for even more fun going on at We Make Stuff.


Date: Sat, Sept 19th

Time: 7pm-12am

Location: Scott Inn, Austin, TX

Cost: FREE!

More info: click here



Art Spirit Block Party Peace Festival

Music, art and peace combine this Sunday in a relaxing fun block party. The Kessler Craftsman and Mandi Beads from Etsy Dallas will be present selling their wares.


Date: Sun, Sept 20th

Time: 10am - 6pm

Location: Bishop Art District, Dallas

Cost: FREE!

More info: click here



Birdville High School PTSA Fall Craft Fair

artfull Expression will be selling her altered domino pendants (seen above) all weekend. Come out and support local artists and local students.


Date: Sat - Sun 19 - 20th
time: Sat 9-5 Sun 11-4
location: Birdville High School , 9100 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills
cost: Admission is $1 which will be donated to the senior class


Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Sept12-13


Hooray it's Etsy Dallas's birthday weekend! We aren't celebrating quietly either. We'll be all over the map this weekend having a blast at events and celebrating online with sales and giveaways. woo hoo!

White Rock Local Market
Local food, local goods and local friends are what makes our community special. Facilitating the sale and delivery of fresh produce is a solid first step to making the right choices for our community. But not just food – we also introduce local vendors who create interesting and useful products.Link
Located next to the Green Spot Market & Fuels - a gas station that sells biodiesel and healthy foods – White Rock Market will feature the rock'n vinyl jewelry of Texas Tarts and the cheerful pewter accessories from F is for Frank, along with other artists.

date: Sat, Sept 12
time: 8am-2pm
at: Green Spot in Lakewood: Map
Cost: FREE!
more info: click here


Renegade Craft Fair Chicago
Over 300 artists are traveling from all over the country to participate and sell their handmade goods: from clothing and accessories, to stationery and concert posters, with everything from bath-products, ceramics and housewares in between! This FREE TO ATTEND DIY craft, art and design extravaganza occurs in one of Chicago’s liveliest neighborhoods, on its busiest block!

If you're in teh Chicago area be sure to snag a hand printed tee from Harrilu and a whimsically romantic feathered headband from Tara to the T.

date: Sat, Sept 12-13
time: 11am-7pm
at: Chicagao
Cost: FREE!
more info: click here


LinkPUT UP YOUR DUKES….Fighting to Save the Boxer
Come join the f. is for frank crew at their studio to celebrate man's best friend. This event is for humans and socialized dogs alike. Armhole will be there with a t-shirt bar set up to make great custom t-shirts for you and your canine counterpart, and f. is for frank will show off their new line of dog tags for those dogs in need of a little bling. Photographer Steve Visneau will be taking fabulous pet portraits for a donation. Petropolitian will be handing out delicious doggy sundaes and after your pets are fancy and full, they are welcome to frolic unleashed in a large, fenced area! There will also be a raffle, boxers for adoption, Dj spun music and more fun!

date: Sun, Sept 13
time: 2pm-5pm
at: Dallas
Cost: FREE!
more info: click here


Etsy Dallas Birthday Giveaway
Your chance to win over $200 in Etsy Dallas member's goodies. To enter click here


Etsy Dallas Birthday Sale
18 Etsy Dallas members are having a Birthday Sale to celebrate our Birthday. Check out the great sales here.

Etsy Dallas Birthday Giveaway

We are ready to celebrate our 2nd birthday with a team giveaway! Check it out:




One lucky winner will get all these goodies. A retail value of $212.00. Wow!

LaAlicia Eco-chic Earrings: Words, colors, images selected with care team up to weave hand-cut, hand-woven, recycled paper into this colorful, eco-chic pair of earrings; $19.

Tefi Designs 1) BINGO ring: vintage marker silvertone ring base; $8. 2) Ponytail holder in plaid fabric; $2. 3) Bell Flower earrings : Czech glass, pearls, silver plated hooks; $10.

Designing-Diva Dichroic glass pendant: The base is made from clear green & has been "funked" out with orange copper, silver and dark purple dichroic glass. A sterling plated bail has been adhered with industrial adhesive. Pendant measures ~3/4" wide X 1 5/8" long; $25.

Pamela Michelle Take Me Home 5x7 art print; $26.

Dowdy Studio Rock Hand - Medium screenprinted white V-neck tee; $22.

artfull Expression Mini altered domino pendant; $12.

Signature Scentsations Black Raspberry Vanilla 9 oz body lotion; $12.

MandiBeads Hand-beaded pen; $20.

The Pig and the Peacock 1) White tea and ginger handcrafted shea butter soap - 5 oz; $5. 2)White tea and ginger body mist; $4.

Modest Ambition Two crocheted button pins; $12.

design roots 6 cards + 6 kraft envelopes; $10.

One Up Designs 10 surface decals; $10.

Karmacrochet 1) Set of 3 crocheted dishcloths; $10. 2) Scrabble tile pendant; $5.

The Plaid Mushroom Rosemary Mint lotion 2 oz; $8.

How to Enter
Leave a comment on this post stating your favorite item in this giveaway. Be sure to include a valid email address -this is mandatory to qualify for the contest. To do it safely, use this format: yourname[at]email[dot]com.

Additional Entries:
1) Post your favorite item from a shop in the giveaway to earn an additional entry. You will need to post the link to the item and provide a valid email address. Only one entry per shop is allowed.

2) If you buy an item from one of the shops in the giveaway, you will earn another additional entry. Post the link to the sold item and provide a valid email address. Only one entry per shop is allowed.

The Rules
- Giveaway starts on September 7th at 12:00 AM CST and ends September 13th at 11:59 PM CST.
- The winner will be choosen using Random.org and announced on 09/18/2009. The winner will be contacted via email to provide mailing information. If the winner does not respond in 7 days, another winner will be chosen.
- The giveaway is open to everyone who provides a valid email address and, if selected, will need to provide a valid name and US mailing address.

And don't forget...Have a blast! GOOD LUCK!

Contest led and managed by Patricia of Karmacrochet

Etsy Dallas Turns Two!


It all started with an great idea and a couple dozen invitation emails. Stephanie Hindall/Tefi Designs sent out this email is September 2007 and soon had a group of Dallas crafties ready to get together to share ideas and put on their first trunk show as a group:

"Hi there! I’m looking to start up an Etsy street team focusing on sellers in the Dallas area. To start with, I thought we could meet once a month or at least once a quarter, participate in trunk shows together at our homes, share ad space and the cost of a simple website, etc. In order to get this off the ground, I’ll need to get at least 3-5 fellow Dallas “estiers” on board. Please let me know if you are interested! Cheers, Stephanie"

In short, the first Etsy Dallas Trunk Show was in December of 2007 with 9 crafters. The group has grown each year and added new members and fun events. The upcoming 2nd Annual Jingle Bash will include over 50 vendors. Mark your calendars, this is a great event -- round up your friends & shopping list and come by and enjoy!

In honor of turning two, we are having a team sale going on September 7-13 unless otherwise noted below. Check out these team members' shops for special deals and get your shop on!




Signature Scentsations - 10 % off refunded through Pay Pal, Sept 11-13





Modest Ambition - Free shipping on all orders





artfullExpresion - Free shipping on all orders



Lolafalk - Free Domestic shipping - enter code EDBDAY at checkout (refunded via Paypal)



Designroots- Buy one set of cards, get the second set HALF OFF!





MandiBeads - Free shipping on all items





PamelaMichelle - free shipping on all items




CutOutandCollect - 10% of sales on three days donated to Susan G. Komen Fundraiser. Free shipping on all pouches, wallets, and aprons Sept 11-13



Tefi Designs - free shipping on clearance items





EveMMetalsmith - free shipping Sept. 11-13





LaAlicia - free shipping on selected items






ThePigandThePeacock - 20% off your purchase refunded via PayPal





Laura Davis Design Lab - buy one item, get the second (of equal or lesser value) half off





KarmaCrochet - free worldwide shipping for orders over $25 (refuned via PayPal), use code ED2BDay





ThePlaidMushroom - Buy one tube of lip balm and get one half price





e-maille - free shipping



Designing-Diva - Save 25% off ANY (no minimum purchase required) order using coupon code plus FREE standard shipping on any order over $40 after discount has been taken.
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Be sure to join our mailing list to stay current on events going on that include EDers. Another way to stay current on fun stuff going on is to check out the Weekend Guide put together each week by PamelaMichelle.

posted by Alicia

Weekend Guide: Sept 3-6

The weekend starts early this week. Make it down to Studio Four Eleven tonight for their Studio Open House. Then enjoy a fantastic giveaway from Karma Crochet.



Tonight: Studio Four Eleven Open House
Date: Thursday, Sept 3rd
Time: 5pm - 10pm
At: Studio Four Eleven N. Tyler St. Dallas
For more info click here
Pre-shop: Tara to the T



Karma Crochet Giveaway on Love Obsess Inspire
Date: Contest runs through Sept 8th
At: Online
For more info click here
Karma Crochet's Etsy shop: here

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Aug 28-30

Hooray for the weekend! Most students started school this week, which means this is the first weekend of freedom. Well students and ex-students, let's grab some friends and go have some fun this weekend!

Harrilu Trunk Show

Date: Aug 28 - 30

Time: during regular store hours

At: Exhale Dallas 500 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas

For more info click here

Pre-shop Harrilu here



Dustbowl Arts Market

Date: Saturday Aug 29th

Time: 10am - 6pm

At: Campus Corner (Buchanan Street) Norman, Oklahoma

For more info click here

Pre-shop: One Up Designs, Three Yellow Starfish, Dowdy Studio, Cut Out and Collect, Pamela Michelle, Artful Expression



Super Sneaky Collaboration Project at the Dustbowl

Date: Saturday Aug 29th

Time: 10am - 6pm

At: Campus Corner (Buchanan Street) Norman, Oklahoma

For more info click here

Pre-shop: Dowdy Studio, Cut Out and Collect, Pamela Michelle



Studio Four Eleven Open House

Date: Thursday, Sept 3rd

Time: 5pm - 10pm

At: Studio Four Eleven N. Tyler St. Dallas

For more info click here

Pre-shop: Tara to the T



Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: August 21-23


Lots of fun indie/crafty happenings going on this weekend. So many good deals on quality handmade items, your head will spin but your wallet will thank you. Don't miss out!

Style Stay-Cation Trunk Show
Come and enjoy a mini "Stay-Cation"! We're going to be serving up fun & fashion at a trunk show at Move Studio featuring hand-picked local designers. There will be great fashions for everyone-- accessories, jewelry & more. We'll also have chair massages, makeover consultations, a few treats & more. Bring your friends or come meet a few new ones!

Participating Etsy Dallas members include: Harrilu, Tara to the T, Tefi Designs, The Pig and the Peacock, and Haute Hardware

Date and Time: August 21st from 5-9pm and August 22nd from 3-7pm
Location: Move Studio, 17062 Preston Road @ Campbell, Dallas 75248
Cost: FREE
Click here for more info on the vendors at this event.


Late Nights Summer Block Party @ the DMA
The Dallas Museum of Art goes to the movies this summer and invites you to view works in its collections through a cinematic lens. Summer nights shine as the Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection of Asian Art, and Nasher Sculpture Center celebrate the stars of their collections.

Date: Friday, August 21
Time: 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
Cost: Admission to the DMA is $10 or less, free at the Crow Collection and Nasher Sculpture Center.
Click here for more info.

Silla Soup Trunk Show
See new styles from Silla's Fall line of handmade hair accessories.

When: Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Little Bean, 5308 Junius St. (214-370-9111).
Click here to visit Silla's Etsy shop.

Lolafalk Mini-Zip Sale
The original Lola Mini-Zip is getting a makeover! To make room for the new Zips (in stock starting 8/24), all current Mini-Zip inventory has been marked down 30 percent - and includes FREE domestic shipping. Click here to visit Lolafalk's Etsy shop.

Also check out...

Flag Books with Paper Nerds
Aug. 23
$45 in advance, $50 at the door
http://papernerds.blogspot.com/