Daily Discoveries: Night Out on the Town

We looked through our Spring Bash artists and found some hot picks for your night out on the town. What's hotter than a Texas summer night? Black vinyl and a little black handbag...
Eye of the Tiger tote by Bolsa Bonita $68, Infinite Horizon Cuff by RevisionistDesigns $68, Crazy Little Thing Called Love Vinyl Charm Necklace by HiFiJewelry $50,
Clutch Purse by K8Made $40

Daily Discoveries: For the Stylish Girl


If you need to pick something up for your new girlfriend, your best friend's birthday, or each of your bridesmaids before your summer wedding, our Spring Bash artists have you covered!


Connections short-sleeve hoodie from Harrilu, Modern Marie from SunshineAndCarousels - $18.00, feather wood panel from 75 Apparel - $35.00, Owl and Vintage Moon Necklace from Ornamental Things - $48.00,

Sponsor Spotlight: South Side on Lamar



Meet our top sponsor South Side on Lamar. We love this place! As you can see, Etsy Dallas has proudly chosen to call South Side on Lamar our home for the past 3 Spring Bashes.

South Side on Lamar has welcomed and embraced its artist community by catering to Dallas' creatives. We'd even call it a beacon for aspiring artists, designers and art lovers all around. Not only do many artists call South Side on Lamar home, they also work, create and grow there. From it's unique shops and artists studios and gallery openings, to its restaurant, coffee house and bar, this is a place not lacking at all.

Come see this vibrant Dallas gem at the Spring Bash on Saturday, April 30th.

Looking to learn more about South Side on Lamar? Please visit their website here, and tell them the Spring Bash sent ya!

Meet Your Free Make & Take Craft

Texas is pretty dang crafty. The state has a history rich in traditional crafts and tradesmen from metalsmiths to textile artists and everything in between. We're proud to continue some of these craft traditions. Naming the craft Texas is most well known for, well, that's a tough one... but when it comes to glue, glitter, and shiny monstrosities, there's one clear queen: the Texas homecoming mum. If you grew up anywhere but Texas, you might be unfamiliar with the craze. Either way, you should check out this fantastic little trailer "The Queen Mum" about this ultimate Texas craft.

We've developed our own version of the homecoming mum - modern, simplified, completely adorable - and we'd like you to come create one with us at the Spring Bash's FREE Make&Take craft table! Katrina of Ma Joie Press will be on hand all day to walk you through these fantastic little crafts.


Not ready to rock the mum? Think it might insult your manhood? We'll also be offering a second, equally awesome craft. You've already decided to attend the Spring Bash so clearly, you're a winner and every winner needs an award ribbon to prove it. Katrina will be sure you can paper craft one to perfection! With Mother's Day right around the corner, hope to see some #1 Mom ribbons floating around the Bash!


Once you've donned your new handmade beauty, we hope you'll capture the moment in our FREE Photo Booth! Laura of BUTTER has been working on a backdrop fit for a homecoming king and queen. Not dressed for that crowning moment? We'll have some sweet formal wear and props for you to try out for the photo op.

You can purchase a 4x6 print of your photo for $5 and all of the proceeds will be donated directly to The Japan-American of Dallas/Fort Worth to benefit relief efforts in Dallas' sister city of Sendai, Japan. You may also download your image for free online after the Bash.

We can't wait for homecoming! Oh! I mean we can't wait for the Spring Bash!

Ain't No Party Like a Crafty Deco Party!

It's pretty well known that the Etsy Dallas members like to party... we even make our craft shows into parties, you know? Each spring and fall right before the Spring Bash and Jingle Bash, we gather at Larry's house & home studio to put decorations together for the event. Larry lets us craft until the floor is covered in tissue scraps, yarn, and at least one person is literally wearing a glass of wine.

This year was no different. Our members got together with some of our guest artists and a few of the best volunteers on the face of the planet to make enough tissue pom poms to fill a house and get our free Make&Take craft table completely stocked for all your DIY desires. Fun was had by all and no one lost any fingers in the antique paper cutter. I'd call that a success!









We hope you'll come party with us at the Spring Bash and enjoy our handmade decorations. Stay tuned to hear more about the DIY crafts we've prepared for you to do at the Make & Take table!

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: April 23 + 24


Date: Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24

Time: Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-3pm

Where: Bolsa Cafe, 614 West Davis, Dallas

Cost: FREE!

Participating Etsy Dallas Members: Dowdy Studio, and One Up Designs

And don't forget, we'll see you next weekend at the 3rd Annual Spring Bash! Shop+Party+Art+Craft

Daily Discoveries: Homeward Bound



So you've finally gotten through spring cleaning... now it's time to spruce up the place! Check out these picks from Etsy Dallas Spring Bash artists, and start making some room in your house!



Clockwise from top left: Wave Candleholder by Ferrochie, Vintage Salvaged Wood Shelf by Good Time Junkin, Josie Side Chair by BUTTER, New Belgium Meets Bike Magnet by ReGeared, Joy Tumblers by Christie Cone Ceramics.

Daily Discoveries: What's Black, White + Read All Over?

These awesome picks from our Spring Bash vendor lineup!


Clockwise from top left: Texting Cards from the Paper Nest Co., Fabric Leaves Venice Script Branches from Jane Joss, Latitude Earrings from Ornamental Things, Keyboard Shortcuts No. 2 Pencils from One Up Designs, and Morning News - Japanese Linen Brooch from Tefi

Daily Discoveries: Birds of a Feather...

Flock together at the Etsy Dallas Spring Bash! These Dallas artists certainly know how to "put a bird on it". (Portlandia, anyone?)

Welcome the warm Texas weather and take flight with these beautiful pieces.

Clockwise from top left:

I heart you a latte by Dowdy Studio, Falling Feathers Handbag in Purple Linen

by cut out and collect, Owl Mah Jong Tile Pendant by maggie may i, Modern

Chairs Quilted Pillow Cover by childsPLAYdesign


This Daily Discovery was brought to you today by Meredith of SheepishKnitCrochet.

Etsy Dallas Groovin' to the Beats

We asked our Etsy Dallas members as we get closer to the Spring Bash what tunes they prefer to listen to in their studios while creating. We wanted to know what they're go to music was, and this is what they said:


Regina/Regal Cottage says - I've always got Pandora on whilst I'm sewing. I like to mix it up.
Lately, my favorite stations are:
1. Feist
2. Johnny Cash
3. Kelly Buchanan
4. the Smiths (when I'm in funk, this kinda makes it worse)
5. Daniel Johnston (pulls me right out of it)


Laura/childsPLAYdesign said: Prince. Nothing but Prince. Forward, backwards and upside down.


Maggie/maggiemayi said: If I am in the closet I watch all kinds of stuff on Hulu. But it has to be something that won't totally steal my focus. Tried to watch Glee and that so does not work. That is like an hour of "not so productive!" If I am working on other parts of the house I usually put on the tv for background noise. I learned an awful lot about prison gangs last week while making my Bash Bag favors!


Pamela/Dowdy Studio said: So the best thing to keep my focus in our studio is to crank up some great music that gets the blood pumping and the endorphins flowing so all the creativity and artistic muscle can come on out and do it's thang to get ready for the big show.
On my studio playlist right now:
1. Vetiver
2. Akron/Family
3. The Woods
4. Man Man


Stephanie/Tefi said: I have the TV on! Something police drama-related or a good BBC production gets me through the tedious hours of packaging and labeling. :) The Smiths station on Pandora is one of my favorites! I also love these Pandora stations:
1. Belle and Sebastian
2. She and Him
3. Cocteau Twins (but not if you're sleepy)
4. the bird and the bee

And here's a little something to get you going on your projects. Cheers!



Posted by: Pamela/Dowdy Studio

Daily Discoveries: A Cure for Bare Walls


Bare walls can be a sad thing, but the artists of the Etsy Dallas Spring Bash are here to help! Spice up your place and be inspired every day with some of these fabulous pieces from the Bash artists...

Clockwise from top left: F Scott Fetchgerald by Chet Phillips Illustration, Rainy Day Roses II by YLK Photography, Meadowlark Limited Edition Print by Bee Things, Amor by The Miscellany, and La Kiva by Seen Studios.

Bash Bucks: Contest Closed

Contest now closed - Thank you for entering!!

It's that time again! Our Third Annual Spring Bash is right around the corner. As promised, the artists of the Spring Bash are hosting another Bash Bucks giveaway here on the blog and twitter! Here's your chance to win Bash Bucks, redeemable only at the Spring Bash on April 30th at South Side on Lamar in Dallas. Bash Bucks are like gift certificates you'll pick up the day of the Bash - and you can spend them at ANY participating artist's booth during the Bash. You can't go wrong. There are three ways to win 'em!


(1) Comment On This Post: Look through our Spring Bash Artists and leave a comment below, telling us what you'd spend your Bash Bucks on. Include your email address! The comments will close at 11:59pm April 26th and TWO lucky commenter will be picked at random to receive $20 in Bash Bucks. You can enter as much as you like, so get comment crazy.

(2) Tweet It Out: Hop on Twitter and tweet about the Spring Bash all you want. Add #SpringBash3 and a link to this blog post or www.handmadebash.com in the text. You can tweet as much as you want until 11:59pm April 26. We'll pick one tweet at random to receive $20 in Bash Bucks and ONE MORE tweet to win $30! You'll need to direct message your email address to us if you win. Feel free to copy and paste these tweet examples:

- I'll be at the #SpringBash3 April 30 in Dallas to buy handmade Mother's Day gifts! http://www.handmadebash.com/

- RT for a chance to win BashBucks for the #SpringBash3 in Dallas April 30 http://tinyurl.com/3rsew37

- I'm going to SHOP+PARTY+ART+CRAFT at the @etsydallas #SpringBash3 http://www.handmadebash.com/

(3) Enter over on Dallas' own The Hidden List, who will be hosting their own little Bash Bucks contest all week!

Good Luck!!

Daily Discoveries: Stripes


I love stripes! They are bold, graphic, and crazy versatile. These three picks from our Spring Bash vendor lineup are sure to bring a pop of striped whimsy into your life! That pillow has a pocket! Yes!



Clockwise from top left: Sailor Stripe Yoke Tote by RACHELelise, Captain and Merbaby Medal Pin by Signifying Not, Upcycle Recycle TV Remote Pillow by Yellow Bug Boutique.

Be sure to enter to win some Bash Bucks, and stay tuned for more Daily Discoveries!

Weekly Blog Walk

Hello friends and fans! We have a great week of posts from some of our members today!

YLK Photography is celebrating a milestone, and giving you the present! Be sure to visit her blog for a beautiful, free high resolution image, perfect to print and frame or as your new desktop wallpaper!

Dowdy-Studio shared some fun DIY projects from around the internet.

Haute Hardware gave us a sneak peek of some of the beautiful items they plan to sell at the Spring Bash!

Oh Louise! shared inspiration for a sweet way to fill up a sunny windowsill.

Tefi debuted several new, lovely products!

The Paper Nest Co. has some fun new cards up, perfect for the typophiles and texters in your life!

The Ruffly Owl is in love with yellow, and collected a board of her favorites. She also gave us a peek into her Spring Bash booth!


Thanks for blog walking with us! Have an awesome weekend!

Introducing... Weekly Blog Walk!

If you don't have plans this weekend, I encourage you all to join in the fun at one of the many Spring craft shows! Lots of activities, friends, food and fabulous handmade shopping, I can't think of a better way to spend this breezy, sunny afternoon! See the weekend guide for events involving Etsy Dallas members.

Please allow me to introduce a new segment for the blog, the Weekly Blog Walk. Each week we will share favorite posts from some of our individual blogs, in hopes that you are better able to get to know us, our art and our interests.

Enjoy!

The Ruffly Owl shared a collection of ideas for using everyday items in unconventional ways.

Chet Phillips Illustration debuted a witty set of new prints for his Literary and Artistic Pets series.

Dowdy Studio recapped their fabulous Saturday at Bolsa in their new Studio Wagon.

Today is the last day to enter a giveaway for corner-keeper bookmarks from Jenni20 Designs.

Napkin Art Studios announced a new gallery hosting some of his amazing pop art in New York.

One Sheepish Girl showed us some of her latest lomo photos from a beloved little camera.

And, Ma Joie Press showed us a glimpse of her creative process from start to finish.


Thank you for your continued support! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Weekend Guide: April 8 -10


Date:
 Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10
Time:
 Saturday 12-8pm and Sunday 12-4pm
Where:
409 N. Zang Blvd @ 7th Street



Date:
 Friday, April 8-Sunday, April 10
Time:
 The vendor area will be open:
8:30am-6:00pm Friday, April 8
8:30am-6:00pm Saturday, April 9
8:30am-4:00pm Sunday, April 10
Where:
Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
Cost: Entrance to the vendor hall only is $2/day or $5/weekend. DFW Fiber Fest students receive a weekend pass to the vendor hall with class registration.
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: bonny beads





Date:
 Saturday, April 9
Time:
 8am - 1pm
Where: 702 N. Buckner Blvd.
Cost:
 Free
Participating Etsy Dallas Member:
LaAlicia