Hey Hey! It's Weekend time again! Check out all the fun stuff to do in Dallas this weekend. If your fun meter isn't at max capacity after the weekend, swing on down to San Antonio on Tuesday for even more handmade excitement!
Best of Texas' What Not to Wear viewing party - DallasIf you're in the Dallas area, swing on by Best of Texas' What Not to Wear viewing party starring local maven Amanda Warr who recently got a fashion redux on the hit television show. The fun is happening at
Jack's Backyard, a swell new dive in Oak Cliff.
Come out and support,
Attitudes and Attire, a very worthy cause that provides stylish clothing and job interview training for low-income women searching for viable employment. There will be a huge raffle starting at 7:45pm benefiting this cause.
Items for auction by fellow Etsy Dallas-ites include a pair of earring by
f. is for frank and a set of notecards by
design roots, and a
Juicy Fruit necklace from Tefi Designs.
Date: Friday, June 19th
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location:
Jack’s Backyard, 2303 Pittman Dallas, 75208Web site:
bestoftexas.com/promotions/wntw-viewing/Cost: FREE!! Please RSVP online (above)
Creative Circle – Oak CliffEver get that itch to get a little crafty and socialize at the same time? Come down and visit Etsy Dallas member, Larry, the
Kessler Craftsman, in his studio, stay a while, enjoy good conversation, meet new friends, snack on good foods and get your built up artsy out.
Larry’s laid back and casual studio welcomes anyone with any skill level or medium. He also welcome’s you to bring whatever you’d like to eat or drink or share. He’s been hosting Creative Circles in his home studio since March in 2008, and is always willing to teach or learn something new.
If you ask, he might even show you some of his glass mosaic lamps or handmade furniture.
Date: Friday, June 19th (also eveyr 1st and 3rd Friday of each month)
Time: 7pm
Location: 1027 N. Windomere, Dallas (Home of the first Etsy Dallas Beer-B-Q)
Website:
http://kesslercraftsmanblog.blogspot.com/Cost: FREE
LolaFolk Summer Sale - OnlineThe
Lolafalk brand was born out of a love of bright colors, shiny fabrics and the initial need to develop a line of handbags that satisfied its originator’s insatiable desire for all things subtly eclectic and understatedly quirky. All
Lolafalk handbags and accessories are cut and sewn by hand, and every last detail is accounted for – from the carefully crafted design of each item, to each item’s description, to the overall attitude and style of the brand.
And now till June 30th, you can get Lolafalk ‘s designer
Urban Lola Totes at 15% off!
15% off all Urban Lola Totes through June 30.
(Discount will be applied at time of purchase).
Date: Thru June 30th
Location:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5641738§ion_id=5479143Discount: 15% off! Woo!
Website:
www.lolafalkdesigns.etsy.com
Tefi Designs Trunk Show - DallasStop by
Move Studio to shop
Tefi Designs in person (and why not take a yoga class while you're at it?).
Stephanie will be showcasing her signature pieces, including: Ming Pottery
Shards, gemstone jewelry, and Nuts & Seeds (Colombian rainforest creations made with real nuts and seeds).
10% off your total purchase at this trunk show only!Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: Move Studio, 17062 Preston Road in north Dallas
Cost: FREE
Web site:
http://movestudio.com/
Alamo City Etsy's 1st Haute Pink Bazaar – San AntonioDown in San Antonio, our friends at
Alamo City Etsy are putting their first trunk show.
Alamo City Etsy's 1st Haute Pink Bazaar will be held Tuesday, June 23rd and boy are they excited! Come out to meet the
Alamo City Street Team, mingle with other Alamo City natives and support the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation.
The event will feature the work of over a dozen artists and artisans, music, wine, hors d’ oeuvres and fun. You can even bid on an autographed
Audrey Hephburn Photograph in a silent auction to benefit the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation.
Date: Tuesday, June 23rd
Time: 7pm - 11pm
Location: 707 S. St. Mary's, San Antonio
Website:
alamocityetsy.blogspot.comCost: FREE
Posted by Pamela Michelle
Great holiday shopping deals have docked in the land of Etsy Dallas. We've got everything from free gift with purchase, discounted goods, and free shipping this weekend.
Pamela Michelle - Art Necklace Sale
A select few Etsy Dallas members are throwing up a free shipping sail....I mean sale. Check out Tefi Designs, Alicia Colina-Ashby, Cut Out and Collect, Pamela Michelle, Artful Expression, Sadie's Things and Laura Davis Design Lab for some more great deals on shipping. The sale is from July 2nd to July 6th, so you can find amazing handmade goods and not worry about paying extra for it to get to you. So have fun shopping!
Sadie's Things - Free shipping on all items
Cut Out and Collect - Free shipping on all zipper pouches, small handbags and wallets
Laura Davis Design Lab - Free Shipping on most items
Tefi Designs - Free shipping on Balls and Fabric Pendants
