Etsy 817 Members Meeting Attendee Featurette

Inspired by our friend FunkyFeisty who posted on her blog featuring our Etsy 817 members who attended the last meeting (SEE HER POST HERE) we decided to follow suit and also feature something from each of these wonderful, local artisans and crafters. We sincerely hope that you will check out each of these shops. Don’t forget to give rave reviews! :)

Remember Keepsake Bo... FunkyFeisty $25.00

What started out as a cigar box is now a sophisticated keepsake box to keep cherished memories in. The box is 6 3/4" x 5" and is 3 1/2" deep. Perfect for photos, jewelry or even love notes. Need a gift idea? Have everyone write a special memory about a person and then put it in the box for them to pull out and cherish whenever they want! Box is sealed and the bottom is covered in felt. Makes a handsome addition to any decor.

Male Sugar Skull Fus... larkspurstudios $15.50

This fused glass pendant features a male sugar skull that is hand painted on top of grey, black and white striped glass using powdered glass paint. The pendant has a sturdy silver plated bail attached to the back and comes on a simple satin cord. The measurements for this pendant are roughly 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"

Striped Elfin Hat (t... CocoCocoa $14.00

This striped hat is crocheted and is available in the two colors of your choice. Hand knit and available in the following sizes - Newborn: 13 inch circumference 3-6 months: 15 inch circumference 6-12 months: 17 inch circumference Toddler: 19 inch circumference *If you are interested in a hat for a preemie baby please contact me for a custom listing at a discounted rate. As a mother to 3 children all born weighing less than 5 pounds I understand the extra challenges of a baby born premature. I would feel blessed to make somethi... read more

China Moon. earrings CloverHollow $16.75

Made with capiz and gorgeous blue glass beads, this pair of earrings is sexy and fun. Total length is nearly 3 inches from the top of fishhook earwires while each capiz measures approximately 1 1/2 inches wide. Variations in the capiz are to be expected as it is a natural material and each and every one is different.

Twisted Gemstone Bra... EDCCollective $35.00

Dainty and chunky combine beautifully in this twisted gemstone bracelet. A dainty strand of alternating light carnelian colored agate flat round beads and off white gemstone spheres is paired with a chunky strand of small goldstone spheres that alternate with large flat oval banded terra cotta colored gemstone beads. A pair of dangle earrings using the gemstones from the chunky strand complete this jewelry set. While the colors of this elegant but down to earth jewelry set remind me of the colors of terra cotta planters, they also include the coral rose and silver peony colors i... read more

Pysanky Egg - Red/Bl... whitehouseofdes... $20.00

Natural, emptied chicken egg shell, dyed in the traditional Ukrainian pysanky method. Egg is 2-1/4" lengthwise, can be displayed on a ring stand, not included, or hung on a loop, included.

Romantic Sweetheart ... crisciver $495.00

Elegant sweetheart design is made of luminescent pearl satin. The overall design is delicate and romantic and features a corset style bodice and a beautiful flowing skirt with train. Please include your height as well as your bust, waist and hip circumference in the note section of your order. Custom sizing, color, and fabric available. Additional charge may be applied to certain fabrics.

Etsy 817 Craft Fair - CALL FOR VENDORS!

Etsy817 will be hosting a craft fair at the Downtown Arlington Farmers Market, Saturday, April 9th.

We are looking for vendors for our craft fair at the market promoted by Etsy817

Where: Downtown Arlington Farmers Market www.downtownarlingtonfarmersmarket.com

When: Saturday, April, 9th 2011
Set-up: 7am

Tear down: 1pm (no early tear downs will be allowed.)

Cost per booth: $15.00

There are limited spaces available a few indoors and a few more outdoors. They are first come first to set up (with the exception of the farmers, they have permanent spaces). We will not hold a space for anyone. Must provide your own table and if you are outside and you would like a canopy you must bring that. Although, they are not required. All vendors must print and fill out a Vendor release form and the application you can find here: http://downtownarlingtonfarmersmarket.com/Vendor-Application.html Please fill these forms out (ignore the farming part lol) and bring them with you along with your $15.00 booth fee.

If you would like to be a vendor, please let Amy DeVoe know A.S.A.P. So that she can make sure you are on the list of approved vendors. etsy817 [!at] gmail.com

Third Annual Handmade Spring Bash

Saturday, April 30th 11AM to 5PM
South side on Lamar
1409 S. Lamar, Dallas, TX

Family and Pet Friendly!

ABOUT THE SPRING BASH

Kick off the warm spring season with some top-notch handmade shopping! For the third year in a row, the Spring Bash will offer up the very best in handmade apparel, bags, jewelry, home décor, accessories, art, pottery and more from over 50 hand-picked artists, crafters and designers. Head on out to South Side on Lamar for some great fun:

· Over 50 handpicked artists and crafters selling their work from a variety of styles and mediums

· Free DIY make-and-take crafts

· Great DJ tunes

· Photo booth by Etsy Dallas

· Free admission

· Family and pet friendly

· Wheelchair and stroller accessible

· Plenty of secure $5 and meter parking (limited FREE parking)

A crowd favorite, the 2011 Spring Bash will be handing out our very own popular and highly coveted Bash Bags™ for the first 50 shoppers. These bags – chock full of handmade products – have become a thing of legend. At the 2010 Jingle Bash, shoppers arrived three hours early to stand in line for one, and even entered a dance contest for fun!

Jump-start the spring season with some fun shopping, crafts and good times with Etsy Dallas and 50 of the best artists and crafters from Dallas and beyond!

Learn More on their WEBSITE: http://www.handmadebash.com/Spring_Bash.html

Funky Finds Spring Fling 2011

Etsy817 Craft Fair at Downtown Arlington Farmers Market

Etsy817 will be hosting a craft fair at the Downtown Arlington Farmers Market, Saturday, April 9th.

We are looking for vendors for our craft fair at the market promoted by Etsy817

Where: Downtown Arlington Farmers Market www.downtownarlingtonfarmersmarket.com

When: Saturday, April, 9th 2011
Set-up: 7am

MORE INFO

Carnevale Of Creatures

February 11th at Sons of Hermann Hall in Dallas. Doors open at 7pm.

http://blaminggrace.com/carnevale/

Cowtown Indie Bazaar

Although we won't be participating ourselves some of our fellow Etsy 817 team members will be vending at this event. Instead of getting some XYZ product from the local Big Box store that's cranked out by the thousands by machines or by sweatshop labor. Get something unique and lovingly handcrafted by people in your own community. Go check out the: Cowtown Indie Bazaar!"

Etsy 817 Team

Hey folks! We know you like to shop for local handmade goods for your home decor, gift giving and other various and sundry needs. Why? Because it's the environmentally friendly thing to do and it helps give a boost to the economy right here at home. Well, we have a brand new way for you to find handmade and vintage items as well as crafting supplies right here in the 817 area code.

As some of our wonderful fans know we recently opened a shop on the incredible Etsy community. Well, within that community are teams of artisans and crafters who band together to help one another. We have become active members of such a team called Etsy 817 which is made up of folks who live in or near area code 817. At a team meeting we held last weekend someone came up with the idea of adding a search tag to items in our shop that says "etsy817team". The reason? Well, now if folks go to http://Etsy.com and do a search for etsy817team they will get a listing of items recently offered by members of our team. So go try it and take a gander at some down home local talent!

Enjoy and stay tuned for more news about indie bazaar type events this group has in the works...

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