Etsy Dallas

Etsy Dallas Membership - OPEN!!

2012-01-16T14:25:00.000-08:00

Etsy Dallas, the original Dallas team and the first city team in Texas, is a cooperative, all-volunteer group of artists, crafters and designers living and working in Dallas who sell their work on Etsy.com. The team boasts talent from a range of mediums and crafts, and is independently run by its members. Because of the determination of the original members, Etsy Dallas has become a force in the handmade movement, both locally and beyond.

Etsy Dallas is looking for approximately 50 dedicated artists and crafters to join the team in 2012, who have the passion and commitment to continue and promote Etsy Dallas' mission and goals.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Etsy Dallas Team, please click below to read the membership information packet for 2012 and learn how to join.

Thanks to everyone who made up the 2011 team!!! We heart you because you're awesome!!

BUTTER Design Lab @ the 4th Annual Jingle Bash

Seen Studios @ the 4th Annual Jingle Bash

Regal Cottage @ the 4th Annual Jingle Bash

Dowdy Studio + Tefi @ Etsy Craft Party 2011

Back row: Haute Hardwear, childsPLAYdesign, La Alicia, Modest Ambition, Loop and Lil, Paper Beats Rock, Silla Soup

Front Row: Cut Out and Collect, Dowdy Studio, Tefi, DC Imaginations, Bonnie Beads

Lap: maggie may i

@ Supplies Me! Sale 2011

Hi-Fi Jewelry, Modest Ambition & Cut Out and Collect

@ Etsy Craft Party 2011

New Year's Resolutions...

2012-01-02T06:31:00.001-08:00

I resolve to celebrate me! (via Modest Ambition)

I resolve to be more nurturing! (via Signifying Not)

I resolve to spend wisely! (via K8 Made)

I resolve to go beyond my borders! (via Tefi)

And I resolve to Drop it like its hot....every single day! (via BUTTERdesignlab)

Click on these images to grab your New Year's Resolution from these Etsy Dallas artists. What do you resolve to do in 2012? Share it with us on our Etsy Dallas Twitter, @etsydallas!- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Weekend Guide - Dec 17-23

2011-12-16T10:16:00.000-08:00

Dowdy Studio Wagon @ Bolsa Cafe

Date: Saturday, December 17th
Time: 11am - 8pm
Location: Bolsa Cafe's Parking Lot
614 West Davis Dr. Dallas, TX
more info: click here
Participating Etsy Dallas members: Dowdy Studio

Happy Holiday Hours with the Dowdy Studio Wagon

Date: Tues - Friday, Dec. 20th - 23rd
Time: 7am-3pm
Location: Parking lot of Good 2 Go Taco + Goodfriend 1146 Peavy Rd,
Dallas
More Info: click here
Etsy Dallas Member Participating: Dowdy Studio Wagon

Or shop Etsy Dallas Online anytime, click here.

You've got mail!

2011-12-13T17:50:00.000-08:00

I'm one of those people that just can't seem to get things done in time for the holidays... I'm just now getting holiday cards mailed out! If you're one of those lovely procrastinators like myself, here are a few card ideas to speed along the process, courtesy of our talented Etsy Dallas members!

Snow Globe holiday card from BUTTER

Mini Christmas Card from Paper Beats Rock

It's Good to be Merry by Dowdy Studio

Ho Ho Matey by Dowdy Studio

Embossed Snowflake Card by Paper Beats Rock

Jingle Penguin Card by ChetArt

Ornament Holiday Cards by BUTTER

Holiday Gift Tree by Bee Things

Weekend Guide: December 9 + 10 + 11 + 12

2011-12-08T13:18:00.000-08:00

etsy817 Handmade Holidays

Date: Friday, Dec. 9th and Saturday, Dec. 10th
Time: 12noon-7pm (Friday), 10am-4pm (Saturday)
Location: UTA - Maverick Activities Center (MAC), 500 W. Nedderman Dr., Arlington
More Info: http://etsy817.blogspot.com/
Etsy Dallas Member Participating: childsPLAYdesign

White Rock Local Market

Date: Saturday, Dec. 10th
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: The Green Spot, 702 N. Buckner, Dallas
More Info: http://www.whiterocklocalmarket.com/
Etsy Dallas Members Participating: Dowdy Studio, La Alicia, Regal Cottage, ReGEARED

AIGA DFW's 1st Annual Creative Flea

Date: Saturday, Dec. 10th
Time: 4pm-8pm
Location: Oil and Cotton, 837 W. 7th Street, Dallas
More Info: http://aigadfw.org/2011/10/25/the-first-annual-creative-flea/
Etsy Dallas Member Participating: Dowdy Studio Wagon

The Pig and the Peacock Trunk Show

Date: Saturday, Dec. 10th and Sunday Dec. 11th
Time: 9am-1pm (Saturday) and 11am-2pm (Sunday)
Location: Abundance Boutique at Move Studio, 17062 Preston Rd., Dallas
More Info: http://movestudio.com/
Etsy Dallas Member Participating: The Pig and the Peacock

Dowdy Studio Wagon at Good 2 Go Taco

Date: Sunday, Dec. 11th
Time: 7am-3pm
Location: Parking lot of Good 2 Go Taco + Goodfriend 1146 Peavy Rd, Dallas
More Info: http://dowdystudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/wheres-that-wagon.html
Etsy Dallas Member Participating: Dowdy Studio Wagon

PRINT HAPPENING at Oil and Cotton

Date: Monday, Dec 12th
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Oil and Cotton 837 W. 7th Street, Dallas
More Info: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=266846413364484&set=a.12491237...
Etsy Dallas Member Participating: Dowdy Studio Wagon

(Almost) Instant Gift-Wrap

2011-12-08T10:50:00.000-08:00

(Almost) Instant Gift-Wrap: a festive tutorial brought to you by Jenni of Jenni20 Designs

Poms are everywhere right now--and with good reason. They're awesome! This tutorial will teach you how to make awesome mini poms to adorn an array of holiday awesomeness, from trimming the tree, to wrapping gifts, to frosting yourself.

Materials:
about 3 or 4 yards of yarn
a pair of scissors
a business card
manual dexterity
about 45 seconds to makethe pompom
a gift to wrap
and someone to give it to.

There are quite a few methods of pompom making, but thebusiness-card pompom is my favorite because I love the size of pom you get—andeveryone has a business card hanging around.

Here’s how to make magic happen:

1. Cut about 6” of yarn off your skein and setaside.

2. If you’d like to use some yarn to wrap yourgift, measure out an arm’s length or so to set aside.

3. Wrap and wrap and wrap and wrap the long pieceof yarn around the height of the business card (this will give you a cute minisize pom—about an inch when all is said and done.) The more you wrap, the fuller your finished pompom will be.

4. Once you’ve wrapped all the yarn around thecard, gingerly slide the loops off the business card. (I typically let the 6" piece keep it all together so it doesn't unravel when I'm sliding it off, but this is optional.)

5. Take the 6” piece of yarn and tie it in themiddle of the loop bundle. I suggest tyingmultiple knots just to make sure everything stays in place. A word of warning, don’t pull too hard or yourun the risk of snapping the delicate yarn fibers. Mom’s square knot (left over right, rightover left) is a good one here.

6. Once your loop bundle is secure, take yourscissors and snip the loops.

7. Give your pom a little shake; shape it if youwant, maybe give it another little hair cut and voila!

8. Use the 6” tie to attach your pompom to the giftwrap and give your charming package with pride.

What else can you do with your pompom? (And, let’s be clear,there are those among us who insist it is spelled pompon.)

Attach a safety pin to the back and wear it as a festivebrooch (bonus points if you take a cheesy mirror picture after a long day at work and a hard workout).

Bobby pin it to your head and wear it as a charming hairornament—on the side a la Frida or as a sassy ponytail pretty.

Want more craft ideas?

Click on this tutorial like and make an array of poms and adorn a wreath, make a festivegarland, festoon your roller skates.

Or how about this fun floral project?

a vase of pom flowers via

Let's not forget the sassy scarf of poms:

via

This tutorial originally published at All Things Fabulous.

West Elm + Etsy Handmade Holiday Workshop Recap

2011-12-02T13:08:00.001-08:00

You know that person whose house looks effortlessly modern and put together, yet livable and cozy? Chances are she shops at West Elm. And what modern home would be complete without a few handmade touches? West Elm has teamed up with Etsy, the online marketplace for handmade goods, to create a one-night shopping experience featuring five hand-selected local Etsy vendors situated in the store in 37 cities around the country on Dec. 1.

Etsy Dallas volunteers led shoppers in making holiday ornaments for a tree to be donated to the Family Place. You could make one for the tree, one for yourself, and take a template home to share with a friend. We had a great time meeting folks, folding paper, and getting in the holiday spirit.

Thanks to Etsy for providing the supplies for the craft and to West Elm for hosting us. Thanks to our awesome Etsy Dallas volunteers: The Paper Nest Co., Regal Cottage, ReGEARED, and Seen Studios, Modest Ambition. Thanks to the participating Etsy shops: Redtile Studio, Fifi du Vie, Party Poms, Rivalry Time, and Red or Gray Art.

Red or Gray Art

Fifi du Vie

Redtile Studio

Party Poms

Rivalry Time

* More photos coming to Flickr soon!
Posted by Anne, Modest Ambition

Weekend Guide: December 1 + 2 + 3 + 4

2011-12-01T09:44:00.001-08:00

Handmade Holiday Workshop and Mini-Market with West Elm and Etsy

Date: Thursday, Dec.1st

Time: 6-9pm

Location: West Elm, Mockingbird Station, 5307 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas

More Info: http://tinyurl.com/7uqp7e3

Etsy Dallas Member Participating: Red Tile Studio

Etsy Dallas Holiday Workshop Assistants: Modest Ambition, The Paper Nest Co., Regal Cottage, ReGEARED, and Seen Studios

Dallas Flea

Date: Saturday, Dec 3rd
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar, Dallas
More Info: http://thedallasflea.com/index2.php#/home/

Etsy Dallas Members Participating: Dowdy Studio Wagon, Signifying Not

LD Bell High School Craft Fair

Date: Saturday, Dec. 3rd
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: LD Bell H. S.,1601 Brown Trail , Hurst
More Info: http://tinyurl.com/7blb2m6

Cost: Bring Canned Goods

Etsy Dallas Member Participating: maggie may i

Keller Indianettes Christmas Craft Bazaar

Date: Saturday, Dec. 3rd and Sunday, Dec 4th
Time: Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
Location: Keller High School, 601 Pate Orr Rd., Keller
More Info: http://www.indianettes.com/
Etsy Dallas Member Participating: childsPLAYdesign

West Elm & Etsy Handmade Holiday Workshop

2011-11-29T07:59:00.001-08:00

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the opportunity to make things. From cookies and cakes to ornaments and scarves, there are so many holiday traditions that use our hands. If you're itching to get your holiday crafting started, come by this Thursday night, 6-9 p.m., December 1, and make ornaments with us, Etsy Dallas, at West Elm at Mockingbird Station in Dallas presented by Etsy and West Elm.

We'll have supplies, templates, and friends on hand to help you make amazing Christmas ornaments. You can make one to keep and one to put on the tree we'll be donating to The Family Place. There will also be a mini-market featuring local Etsy sellers in the store, including Redtile Studio, Fifi du Vie, Party Poms, Rivalry Time, and Red or Gray Art.

Click here for more information about Etsy and West Elm teaming up for the holidays with the support of local teams, like Etsy Dallas!

Posted by Anne, Modest Ambition

Holiday Sales!

2011-11-27T11:29:00.000-08:00

Hey y'all! Hope everyone had a very wonderful Thanksgiving, full of family, friends and good food! We wanted to spread the word that a few Etsy Dallas members are running holiday sales in time for the infamous Cyber Monday shopping extravaganza... check 'em out!

Regal Cottage is offering free shipping today and tomorrow - use code 'REGALSHIP'

Butter Design Lab is offering 25% off your entire order through the end of November - use code 'THANKYOU2011'

Bee Things is offering free shipping through Christmas - use code 'HOLLYDAYS2012'

The Pig and The Peacock is offering free shipping starting midnight tonight through 11:59 pm tomorrow - use code 'CyberMonday'

Modest Ambition is giving 50% off Rosette Barrettes on Monday only, found here, and free shipping until Dec. 31 using code 'freeshippingJB11'

Happy shopping!

Etsy Dallas Photo Booth at the Jingle Bash!

2011-11-25T15:54:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all who came out to the 4th Annual Jingle Bash and played in our toasty fireplace themed Etsy Dallas Photo Booth designed by Rosemary from Paper Beats Rock!! The photo booth helped raise $450, which we donated to DFW Rescue Me to aid in their efforts to find dogs new loving homes. You are all so beautiful! CLICK HERE to see your pics, photographed by the talented Nicole Durbin.

How to download your own pics:
1) Find your photo in our Photo Booth Set - HERE

2) Click on the thumbnail to view the photo. If you're having a hard time finding your photo in the thumbnails, choose one at the beginning and you can manually scroll each photograph until you find your pretty face!

3) If you find a photograph you'd like to download, click the "all sizes" icon above the top left corner of the photograph. You can then choose the size of the photo you'd like to download and save to your computer. (see below screen shot if you're not finding the button).

4) Save 'em! Get 'em printed! Put em on your facebook! Use them as your desktop background! They're all yours!

Want to edit your photo but don't have the software? Picnik is a great, free photo editing website online. You don't need a flickr account to download your photo - but we totally recommend the site for all of your photo sharing needs. Come join the fun!

Jingle Bash Recap

2011-11-25T04:00:00.000-08:00

Do you hear that distant jingle? That’s the sound of the Jingle Bash wrapping up for another year.Etsy Dallas’ fourth annual Jingle Bash this last weekend was a huge success!

Thanks to everyone who came out to support handmade.This was our first year to offer VIP treatment for those with Bash Passes. We sold out of the 70 passes the week before the event and gave out 6 Bash Passes to lucky winners online. Bash Pass VIP'ers cut in line, in front of the hundreds of people waiting since 8 a.m. to get in to the show, and shopped their favorite artists before anyone else. We also hooked them up with a handprinted Bash Tote to carry their goodies and a free drink on us!

If looking at arts and crafts put you in a creative mood, there was plenty for you to try with block printing at the Make and Take Table with Oil and Cotton Creative Exchange, fabric ornaments and gift bags at the Etsy Inc. table, and photo alterations at Foto Fuze.Shoppers kept energized by the beats of DJ Juan Solo, kept hydrated with available beverages, and kept rested in shopper’s lounge areas. With over 60 booths spread over two rooms to take in, there was plenty of oooing and aweing, and so much more room for shopping without elbowing your way through crowds.

Besides offering the best shopping, art, and handmade experience, the Jingle Bash included the opportunity to give back and help the furry friends that mean so much to us. Outside of the Palladium, DFW Rescue Me had dogs available for adoption, while inside, the Etsy Dallas photo booth raised money to support the group. With the help of our awesome shoppers posing beautifully in the photo booth, we raised $450 and we able to send two happy pups to new homes.

It is so exciting to see all of the booths come together and watch the transformation from empty ballroom to fully decked out shop, art, craft, party! Mark your calendar, the Spring Bash will be at the Palladium (for the first time) on May 5, 2012.

Thanks again to our sponsors and thanks to you, for making this such an incredible event every year.

Photos by Morgan, Etsy Labs on Flickr
Story by Anne, Modest Ambition

The Bash Bag: Full Reveal

2011-11-22T18:46:00.001-08:00

It’s the mostwonderful time of the year (the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash), and, for the firstfifty people in line for the Bash, it’s even more wonderful. Why? Because the first 50 people in the door of the Bash walk away with anawesomely-designed- and terrifically-crammed-full-of-awesome-goodies-so-cool-your-eyes-will-waterwonder called the Bash Bag. Yes, EtsyDallas Bash Bags™ are stuff of legend. In2009 shoppers arrived three hours early to stand in line. And this year, two sweet ladies arrived at8:30 with their lawn chairs. That’s right. 8:30am.

Tefi revealing Dowdy Studio's Bash Bag design at the Deco Party

There are so manygoodies in the bag this year, I couldn’t fit them all in one picture! So take a peek below at the awesomegenerosity of our Bash Bag sponsors. Even if you didn’t score a bag at the Bash (or, gasp!, weren’t able tomake it to the Bash), you can maybe, just maybe, score some of the same awesomegifties.

This year's bag is bursting at the seams!

DowdyStudio—design and screen printing of Bash Bags

Karmacrochet—flowerrings

Etsy—pins,DIY cards, bumper stickers, stickers

Nest Design—fabric gift tag

Sublime Stitchin—discount post card

Lovely Fitzgerald Photo—photocard

Chet Phillips Illustration—illustratedcards and bookmarks

GreenCouch Design—cork buttons

fuzzyhippo—recipe cards

Homework Designs—strawberryplush and DIY appliqués

The Ruffly Owl—mystery sack of fabulousness

Forthe Love of Joy—fabric square

Striped Feather Co—feathers

BlueEye Brown Eye—discount card and gift card pouch

Craft Chi—rubber stamps

SheepishKnitting & Crochet—Crochet bow pins

Made by Rori—holiday greetingcard

YellowBug Boutique—THINK embroidered bookmarks

Ello Lovely—2012 year at a glancecalendar

tefi—jewelry(rings, bracelets, yoyo pins)

Modest Ambition—reindeer scarfbookmark

Lauren Allen Photo—animalcrackers + fun things

ThePig & the Peacock—scented soaps in a pillowbox

YLKPhotography—photo magnets

Amula Designs—earrings and rings

PaperBeatsRock—giftenclosure cards

K8 made—glassmagnets

FleegalFarms Soap—gossamer bags of soap chips

HOUSEofLOVELY—lacehair clips

Taylor2U—bottle cap charm

Circle Prints—stationery set

childsPLAYdesign—giftcard holder/ornament

MidnightSnack—plush ornaments

maggie may i—confetti game piece jewelry

ChristieCone Ceramics—ceramicChristmas ornament

HoneycombPrint Shop—stationery set

HumbleBee Project—hair bobbies and rings

SeenStudios—t-shirts and prints

Jenni20 Designs—instant gift wrap + tutorial

La Alicia--stickers

PS--Check out Morgan's pix from the Bash: there are some great shots of the Bash Bags in action.

Flash giveaway on Twitter!

2011-11-17T05:16:00.001-08:00

Early birdies, carpool moms, 9-5ers, and everyone in between: you're pretty special. You deserve some VIP perks in life, don't you think?

Perks of being an early bird: tweet about what you're looking forward to seeing/doing at #jinglebash4 before 9:30am to win 2 (sold out!) VIP passes!

Winner will be selected at random from all tweets with @etsydallas and #jinglebash4 by 9:30am central time today (11.17.11). Good luck!!

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Daily Discovery: Unique gift ideas!

2011-11-16T15:33:00.000-08:00

One of the many awesome things about buying handmade is that you are buying something totally unique... which makes for an awesome gift! This Saturday at the Jingle Bash you can stock up on gifts for everyone on your list (plus a few for you!) Here are some highlights from a few of our bash artists:

Wrestle Pets 2012 Desk Calendar by ChetArt - $12

Handmade Glycerin Soap Guns by The Pig and The Peacock - $4.50/set of 3

Tin Man Keychain by Maggie May I - $15

Knit Wrist Warmers by Sheepish Knit Crochet - $27

Crocheted Award Ribbon Badge by Modest Ambition - $6

Oilcloth Passport Cover by Jenni20 - $12

Oven Roasted Turkey Plush by Midnight Snack - $25

See you Saturday at the Jingle Bash!

VIP Bash Pass and Bash Bucks Extravaganza Winners Revealed

2011-11-16T10:26:00.001-08:00

Thank you so much for your entries (remember, treasuries counted 5x each). The random number generator selected munchkin and JO as our winners. Please take a look at these awesome treasuries.

Winners, please email jenni20designs {at} att {dot} net to claim your prize!

Congratulations to all who won our blog giveaways this year! Take a peek at our Twitter--more exciting things could be headed your way!

Sponsor Spotlight: Yelp

2011-11-15T15:21:00.000-08:00

One of the greatest things about Dallas is the wealth of locally owned restaurants, stores and small businesses. The only bad thing about that? It's really hard to choose where to go! Yelp.com provides actual customer reviews to help you decide - and many of these reviews go into detail about what to order/not order at a restaurant, parking tips, and funny stories. You can also search local events (such as this one!), lists of top bars/salons/mechanics/you-name-it and where to find the best of anything in the city, whether you are in the mood for a margarita or craving some fried chicken.

Sign up for the Weekly Yelp to be updated about local business openings and other cool new stuff - and go explore all this city has to offer!

Sponsor Spotlight: FotoFuze

2011-11-13T16:58:00.001-08:00

Want to make your product photography pop? What about your photo holiday cards? FotoFuze has got some amazing photo enhancement tools that can make that happen for you. Use your ordinary pictures from an ordinary camera, and create extraordinary, top-notch professional looking photos. It's super easy and it's free!

Etsy sellers will especially love FotoFuze's Etsy App. Your shop can be directly integrated with FotoFuze. You can select your product photos directly from your current listings, and like magic, FotoFuze will clean up, brighten, and make your photos pop off the screen!

Be sure to check out FotoFuze in action at the FotoFuze Vs. Photoshop Challenge! You won't believe how much easier it is. It really does work like magic.

You can find even more FotoFuze fun on twitter and Facebook.

Daily Discovery: Stocking Stuffers!

2011-11-12T10:14:00.000-08:00

Stockings are one of my favorite holiday traditions... a bunch of little gifts all in one package! I've found lots of items from Jingle Bash artists that I would love to get in my stocking this year! (hint, hint... )

F is for Frank - Gold Jefferson Necklace

Silla Soup - Feather Bloom Clip

RACHELelise - Cluster Leather Headband

Cat Sweater - Sterling Silver Ruffle Ring

butter design lab - Eco Zipper Pouch

Revisionist Designs - Camera Lens Cuff

ReGeared - Star Keychain

KarmaCrochet - Texas Magnets

Haute Hardware - Feather and Tusk Necklace

Bee Things - Monkey Snack Sacks

The Soap Addict - Margarita Sea Salt Body Scrub

tefi - Bingo Bobbies

Only a week left until the Jingle Bash - get ready to fill your stockings!

Jingle Bash Giveaway: The Final Extravaganza!

2011-11-11T06:56:00.001-08:00

This contest is closed. Please check http://etsydallas.blogspot.com for the winners.

We've had some fun the past few weeks with our Bash Bucks giveaway on the blog, and now it is time for the final blog giveaway. This is big, folks....

Two randomly selected winners of this final giveaway will receive $30 in Bash Bucks and one VIP Bash Pass (total prize package $50).

This contest is open 11.11.11 and will run through Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 11:59pm. Winners will be announced on the blog Wednesday the 16th.

Contest rules:

Etsy is a sponsor of the 4th Annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash, so to celebrate their support, one way you can enter this giveaway is by creating a Jingle-Bash themed Etsy Treasury. (Click here to find out more about treasuries.)

1. Create an Etsy Treasury featuring items from participating Etsy Dallas Members and Guest Artists.

2. Tag your treasury with etsydallas and jinglebash so we can all see it and enjoy.

3. Post the link to your curated treasury on this blog.

4. Each treasury you make featuring ED Members and Guest Artists will give you five entries into this giveaway.

Etsy Dallas is so proud to present a handmade holiday shopping event that is free-of-charge, so to celebrate our Members and Guest Artists, another way you can enter this giveaway is by visiting the artists' sites and selecting one item for your "wish list."

1. Visit the Jingle Bash Artists website.

2. Browse through the artists' websites and collect the links to items you love.

3. Post the link to these items (one link per post) to be entered into our giveaway.

Read more about BASH BUCKS.

Weekend Guide: November 11 + 12 + 13

2011-11-10T13:39:00.001-08:00

Dowdy Studio Wagon @ Good 2 Go Taco + Cultivar Coffee + Goodfriend

Date: Fri, Nov. 11th, Sat, Nov 12th, and Sun, Nov 13th
Time: 7am-7pm Friday, 7am-7pm Saturday, 7am-3pm Sunday
Location: Good 2 Go Taco's Parking lot, 1146 Peavy Rd, Dallas
More Info: http://dowdystudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/wheres-that-wagon.html
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio

White Rock Local Market

Date: Sat, Nov 12th
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: 702 N. Bucker, Dallas (Green Spot Parking Lot)
More Info: http://whiterocklocalmarket.com/
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: La Alicia

Funky Finds

Date: Sat, Nov 12th and Sun, Nov 13th
Time: 9am-4pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun
Location: Small Exhibits Bldg, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth
More Info: http://funkyfinds.com
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: childsPLAYdesign

Sponsor Spotlight: Oil and Cotton

2011-11-08T17:06:00.000-08:00

Every year when the temperature starts to drop and the sun goes down way too early, I begin planning out what I am going to make my friends and family for holiday gifts. (Because handmade gifts are the best gifts!) Recently I've been clamoring to learn a new crafty skill and surprise everyone with something a little out-of-the-norm from what I usually send.

If you're feeling the same way, I would highly recommend checking out the classes offered at local studio Oil and Cotton, located in Oak Cliff. They are passionate about resourcefulness, doing things the old-fashioned way, and community involvement... the studio actually began as part of the Better Block Project and had such an overwhelming response that owners Shannon and Kayli decided to make it a permanent fixture.

Here is a highlight of some of the holiday workshops offered at Oil and Cotton:

Soap Making

Basket Weaving

Holiday Crochet Garland

Embroidered Clutch

In addition they offer several ongoing classes:

Screenprinting

Bookbinding

Sewing with a Pattern

Printmaking

As well as art classes for kids, teens and adults.

So go on, get crafty!

Rescue Me!

2011-11-07T23:22:00.000-08:00

It's no secret...Etsy Dallas loves pets! We are especially fond of rescues.

Pinky

This year at the Jingle Bash you can have your picture taken in the Photo Booth and give to a great cause. All proceeds from the Etsy Dallas Photo Booth will

benefit DFW Rescue Me, an all volunteer animal rescue organization.

Their goal is to save as many dogs as possible from euthanasia and adopt them into loving homes where they will be cherished.

Katie

Patches

Freddy

And guess what? They are bringing some of these adorable, adoptable pups to the Jingle Bash so you can pick out a new forever friend to take home with you.
I think I've already got mine picked out. How about you?

You can see lots more available cuties at the Rescue Me website,

on Facebook, and twitter @DFWRescueMe.

Jingle Bash Deco Preview Party

2011-11-07T15:14:00.000-08:00

Rosemary from Rock Beats Paper and the Deco Squad have been hard at work dreaming up and creating lovelies for the Jingle Bash.

At each Bash, no matter the venue, you walk into a wonderland of awesomeness. This year will be no different.

Check out some pix (taken by Regina from Regal Cottage). Oh yes, that is Tefi with the coveted Bash Bags. I'm collecting goodies for the bags, and, let me tell you, I'm tempted to keep everything!!!!

Just some magic Etsy Dallas elves hard at work to make your 4th Annual Jingle Bash an amazing party!

Yours truly,
Jenni

Weekend Guide: November 4 + 5 + 6

2011-11-03T13:57:00.000-07:00

The Girlie Show

Date: Friday, Nov. 4th and Saturday Nov. 5th
Time: 7pm-11pm (Friday), Noon-5pm (Saturday)
Location: Farmer's Public Market Building, 311 S. Klien, Oklahoma City, OK
More Info: http://thegirlieshow.net/home/
Participating Etsy Dallas Members: Dowdy Studio, Hi-Fi Jewelry

Southlake Carroll PTO Craft Fair

Date: Saturday, Nov. 5th and Sunday, Nov. 6th
Time: 9am-5pm (Saturday), 11am-5pm (Sunday)
Location: Southlake Carroll High School, 1501 West Southlake Blvd., Southlake
More Info: http://www.carrolldragons.com/index.php/community/
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: childsPLAYdesign

Bash Bucks Giveaway #2: the winners

2011-11-03T05:41:00.001-07:00

Randomly selected winner of this contest is:

Allison said...
Walker, Texas Reindeer!

October 29, 2011 4:31 PM

Allison, please email jenni20designs {at} att {dot} net to claim your prize!

Mike: WALKER, TEXAS REINDEER won! I'll add 10 more Bash Bucks to your prize. Congrats!!!

My word he's a cute little dude.

Stay tuned for another ETSY DALLAS Bash Bucks giveaway!

Daily Discovery: Who's on your shopping list this year?

2011-11-02T17:14:00.000-07:00

It's November already? C'mon, really? As sad as I am that summer is over, now is the time to get excited about holiday shopping time! And of course, you already know that the best place to do all that shopping is at the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash. Here are some ideas for everyone on your list...

For your sister, who just got a fancy new job:

Collage by Fuzzy Hippo Design - $35

For the special someone in your life:

Screenprinted poster by Fifi du Vie - $25

For your little brother who is about to apply to art school:

Screenprinted tee by Signifying Not - $25

For your niece (who will grow up loving good design, you are determined!):

Plush dolls by Regal Cottage - Set of 3 for $29

For your mother, who will spend most of the holiday season in the kitchen making her famous caramel fudge:

Hand-stamped tea towel by Green Couch Design - $12

For your longhorn-lovin' father:

Longhorn Print by Seen Studios - $35

And a little something for yourself, of course:

Letterpress Greeting Card by Blue Eye Brown Eye - $4

Whew... so much to choose from - check out all the Jingle Bash vendors right here!

Sponsor Spotlight: Etsy, Inc.

2011-11-02T13:54:00.000-07:00

We go together like bread & butter, needle & thread, rainbows & unicorns, narwhals & mustaches...

Etsy is a global online marketplace like no other! It's know as, "Your place to buy and sell all things handmade, vintage and supplies." But what really makes Etsy so special is the opportunity that comes with every purchase. Every single purchase comes with the ability to connect directly with a designer, artist, creator, or collector on a personal level. Every item has a story, and every purchase matters. In addition to this, Etsy offers unique resources to buyers and sellers. At Etsy, you can hone your craft, grow a business, and all the while, build a community. From Teams to Craft Nights, there is truly something for every one! Visit their Community section to see just what I mean.

Etsy Dallas is thrilled to announce that Etsy, Inc. is one of our top sponsors for the 4th Annual Jingle Bash. Be sure to stop by the Etsy, Inc. booth at the Jingle Bash and see what goodies the fine folks from Etsy have to share.

In addition to the awesome website you know and love, did you know you can also keep up with all the Etsy fun on twitter @Etsy and Facebook?

Haute Hauntings

2011-11-01T06:52:00.000-07:00

And if you didn't get enough of a kick from your sugar high and scary frights...

Cat Ears Dog Costume by DCimaginations, The Debonair Lycanthrope by Chet Art,

Shea Butter Skull Soap by The Pig and The Peacock,
Fused Glass Skull Bracelet by Kesseler Craftsman

Anne of Modest Ambition with her darling daughter in her handmade owl costume.

WHOooo can believe all the adorableness?

Bash Bucks Giveaway #2

2011-10-28T10:45:00.000-07:00

You know Crafty, and bEtsy, and Bash-Full, and Ruben,Skippy, and Marley, and Murphy, and Glitzen…..but do you recall the most famousEtsy Dallas Reindeer of all?

We had some awesome entries for our Name the Reindeercontest, but the two drawn at random from the comments were:

Amelia Prunedecklesaid...

He looks like a "Franklin J."

Very dapper!

October 25, 2011 5:20 PM

Mike@dot4dotsaid...

I just named the @EtsyDallas Bash mascotWalker, Texas Reindeer.

October 27, 2011 7:57 AM

Franklin J or Walker,Texas Reindeer? The random generator hasspoken: now you decide.

Giveaway #2 Rules:

Vote for your favorite Reindeer Name (once per day until 11:59pm on November 2, 2011).

Make sure youleave a comment each time you vote, so you can be counted in the contest.

One comment will be drawn at random and willreceive $40 in Bash Bucks. (Additionally, Mike and Amelia, you’ll be up for $10 extra Bash Bucks ifyour name is selected!)

So vote proudly! Campaign. Spread the word!

(Mike and Amelia, please email jenni20designs [at] att [dot]net to learn how to claim your prize.)

Official BASH BUCKS rules.

Weekend Guide: October 28 + 29 + 30

2011-10-27T19:34:00.000-07:00

Pegasus Plaza Outdoor Market

Date: Friday, October 28th
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Pegasus Plaza, at the corner of Main St. and Akard, Dallas
More Info: http://www.deepellummarket.com/pegasus-plaza-outdoor-market.html
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio

Dowdy Studio Wagon @ Bolsa Cafe

Date: Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th

Time: Sat 11am - 9pm, Sun 11am-3pm

Location: Bolsa Cafe's Parking Lot, 614 West Davis Dr., Dallas

More Info: http://dowdystudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/wheres-that-wagon.html

Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio

J. J. Pearce Pacesetter Holiday Bazaar

Date: Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th
Time: Sat 9am-5pm, and Sun 11am-5pm
Location: J.J. Pearce High School, 1600 Coit Rd, Richardson
More Info: http://www.pearcepacesetters.com/Bazaar/tabid/619/Default.aspx
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: The Pig and the Peacock

Shop Local

2011-10-26T12:09:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I walked past my favorite neighborhood children’s store and was dismayed to see a for rent sign. I stopped in to chat with the owner. There are lots of children’s stores in Dallas, but this one was special. They carry handmade clothes, accessories, and toys, most of it locally made. While there, I found out another favorite store, that also carried local handmade goods, had already closed.

The image above has been passed around on Facebook lately. It’s a reaction to the protests, but I think it’s popular because it gives people a directive—something concrete that they can do. If you think it doesn’t matter, it does. And it’s not just the shop owners that are affected; each has local artists that depend on these shops.

In response to the image a friend messaged me to ask, “How do I shop local handmade?” Here are some suggestions to get started:

1. Etsy has a “Shop Local” button on the front page, lower left. I don’t see it on the mobile version, but on the regular website it’s pretty easy to find and even easier to use.

2. Visit your local brick and mortar shops, especially the ones that carry local artists. If you’re not sure if the merchandise is local, ask the store clerk.

3. Shop at arts and crafts events. You can talk to the person who made it! But don’t forget to make up your mind. Sometimes it’s hard to track down a particular vendor and item after the show, so be decisive with your purchasing so you don’t regret what you didn’t buy. (Etsy Dallas’ Jingle Bash is less than a month away!)

4. Buy local for more than just the holidays. What about birthdays, baby showers, decorating, and custom needs?

5. Pop-up shops are all the rage! We love a good party, especially when you can also buy local handmade goods for a limited time in a temporary location. Keep your eyes open for these limited-time only shops, especially around the holidays!

It seems like we're all thinking more carefully about how to spend money nowadays. I would say that it is just as important to think about where you're spending it too.

Posted by Modest Ambition

Bash Bucks Giveaway

2011-10-25T14:47:00.000-07:00

Announcing Bash Bucks Giveaway #1: Name the Reindeer!
This contest is closed. Please check http://etsydallas.blogspot.com for Winners.

Pamela of Dowdy Studio designs our Bash graphics each year. (Oh yeah, take a moment to flip through the annals of Etsy Dallas Bash fabulousness--scroll down.) While each graphic is awesome in its own way, this year's reindeer has endeared himself (or herself?) to our collective Etsy Dallas heart.

What better way to celebrate the arrival of the Fourth Annual Jingle Bash than a NAME THE REINDEER contest for our first Bash Bucks giveaway?

This first Bash Bucks giveaway has a quick turnaround: all entries must be submitted by 11:59pm, October 27, 2011. Two entries will be selected at random and each will win $40 in Bash Bucks!

$40 in Bash Bucks for naming our reindeer!

Two ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment on this blog post with the name you've selected for our Bash mascot. (Make sure we can reach you via email.)

2. Tweet about our contest and leave a comment on this blog post with your tweet and the name you've selected for our Bash mascot. (Make sure to @EtsyDallas so we can see your tweet.)

Feel free to copy and paste these tweet ideas:

-I just named the @EtsyDallas Bash mascot _________. Check out http://etsydallas.blogspot.com on Friday to vote for a winner!

-I'm going to SHOP+PARTY with @EtsyDallas and a reindeer named __________ at #jinglebash4!

-40 Bash Bucks up for grab on http://etsydallas.blogspot.com. I'm winning by naming the @EtsyDallas Reindeer ___________.

On Friday the 28th, the two random names will be posted and we'll VOTE for our favorite reindeer name. (Plus: the winning name-giver will win an additional $10 in Bash Bucks!)

Do you know what Bash Bucks are? If not, take a moment to read through the fine print.

Good luck!

Weekend Guide: October 21 + 22 + 23

2011-10-20T19:13:00.000-07:00

IndieGenius Bazaar and Handmade + Vintage Fashion Show

Date: Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd

Time: Saturday 12-6pm and Sunday 12-4pm; Fashion Show Saturday 5pm

Location: IndieGenius 409 N. Zang, Dallas

More Info: http://tinyurl.com/3svlc6a

Participating Etsy Dallas Members: maggie may i, Regal Cottage, ReGEARED, Both Hands Studio

Pegasus Plaza Outdoor Market

Date: Friday, October 21st
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Pegasus Plaza, at the corner of Main St. and Akard, Dallas
More Info: http://www.deepellummarket.com/pegasus-plaza-outdoor-market.html
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio

Rough Rider Bazaar

Date: Saturday, October 22nd
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Saginaw HS , 800 N Blue Mound Rd, FE, 76131
More Info: http://www.emsisd.com/saginawhs/site/default.asp

Participating Etsy Dallas Member: maggie may i

Dowdy Studio Wagon @ Good 2 Go Taco

Date: Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd
Time: 7am-3pm
Location: Good 2 Go Taco, 1146 Peavy Rd, Dallas
More Info: http://dowdystudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/wheres-that-wagon.html

Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio

Texas State Veggie Fair

Date: Sunday, October 23rd
Time: 11am-6pm
Location: Winfrey Point @ White Rock Lake, Dallas
More Info: http://texasstateveggiefair.com/
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: La Alicia

Crochet Necklace Workshop with Anne Lawrence

Date: Sunday, October 23rd
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Oil and Cotton, 837 W. 7th Street, Dallas
More Info: http://shop.oilandcotton.com/product/oct-22-crochet-necklace
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Modest Ambition

Weekend Guide: October 14 + 15 + 16 + 17

2011-10-13T22:18:00.000-07:00

Pegasus Plaza Outdoor Market

Date: Friday, October 14th
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Pegasus Plaza, at the corner of Main St. and Akard, Dallas
More Info: http://www.deepellummarket.com/pegasus-plaza-outdoor-market.html
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio

Cowtown Indie Bazaar

Date: Saturday, October 15th
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Will Rogers Memorial Complex, Amon G. Carter Exhibits Hall, 3400 Burnett Tandy Drive, Ft. Worth
More Info: http://www.COWTOWNINDIEBAZAAR.com/
Participating Etsy Dallas Members: K8Made, maggie may i, Modest Ambition, Regal Cottage

Deep Ellum Outdoor Market

Date: Saturday, October 15th
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Deep Ellum, 2820 Indianna Blvd, Dallas
More Info: http://www.deepellummarket.com/
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio

Dowdy Studio Wagon @ Good 2 Go Taco

Date: Sunday, October 16th
Time: 7am-3pm
Location: Good 2 Go Taco, 1146 Peavy Rd, Dallas
More Info: http://dowdystudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/wheres-that-wagon.html
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio

Dowdy Studio Wagon @ Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House's Grand Opening

Date: Monday, October 17th
Time: 4pm-9pm
Location: Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House, 1148 Peavy Rd, Dallas
More Info: http://dowdystudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/wheres-that-wagon.html
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio

Don't Miss This: Sit Down to Stand Up for Kids

2011-10-12T13:05:00.000-07:00

You definitely don't want to miss out on this! Thursday night, Etsy Dallas is throwing a shindig for charity! We invite you to come party with us, and help raise money for a great cause. Sit Down to Stand Up for Kids: Little Chairs for a Big Cause is Etsy Dallas' first ever charity-spotlight event benefiting Dallas Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC), a non-profit agency serving abused children in Dallas County.

During this event, guests will have a chance to bid in a silent auction, and maybe, if you're lucky, you can take one of these handmade, uniquely decorated small chairs home.

See What You Can See by K8Made

Each chair has been transformed by a member of the Etsy Dallas team in their own unique style, using a myriad of materials and techniques.

Eggs Over Easy Chair by Midnight Snack

Whatever your style, you are sure to find something that will amaze and delight you.

Adventure Awaits by maggie may i

While browsing these, and many more, creatively designed and decorated chairs, enjoy free food, drinks, music and great company. Admission is free, but voluntary charitable donations will be accepted at the door. All proceeds benefit the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC).

If you like, you can RSVP on the Facebook page for this event. An RSVP is appreciated, but not required. See you there!

Sponsor Spotlight: The Baking Cups

2011-10-10T13:26:00.000-07:00

We are so pleased to announce that The Baking Cups will be one of our sponsors our first-ever charity event, Little Chairs for a Big Cause benefiting Dallas Children's Advocacy Center. The Baking Cups makes gourmet-style cupcakes with a from-scratch taste that can be enjoyed by everyone! They offer classic flavors such as Red Velvet and Vanilla and whimsical flavors too, such as, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Lavender, Sweet Potato Pie, and many more yummy, yummy flavors. Be sure to visit their website to check out their delicious selection of fresh baked cupcakes.

We hope you will join us Thursday, October 13th from 6:30-9:30 pm in The Blue Room at South Side on Lamar as we work to blend creativity and charity. Please visit our facebook page for this event to learn more info and invite your friends!

Weekend Guide October 7 + 8 + 9

2011-10-06T20:16:00.000-07:00

Pegasus Plaza Outdoor Market

Date: Friday, October 7th
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Pegasus Plaza, at the corner of Main St. and Akard, Dallas
More Info: http://www.deepellummarket.com/pegasus-plaza-outdoor-market.htm
Participating Etsy Dallas Members: Dowdy Studio

White Rock Local Market

Date: Saturday, October 8th
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: 702 N. Buckner, Dallas
More Info: http://www.whiterocklocalmarket.com/index.html
Participating Etsy Dallas Members: La Alicia, Modest Ambition, maggie may i

Yoga D.A.Y - North Dallas Yoga Artisan Expo

Date: Saturday, October 8th

Time: 7:30am - 9pm
Location: Krama Yoga Center, 2760 E. Trinity Mills Rd. #120, Carrollton
More Info: http://www.kramayogacenter.com/uploads/3/5/9/0/3590829/ndallasyogaexp...

Participating Etsy Dallas Member: The Pig and the Peacock

Dowdy Studio Wagon @ Bolsa Cafe

Date: Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th
Time: 11am - 9pm (Sat), 11am-3pm (Sun)

Location: Bolsa Cafe's Parking Lot, 614 West Davis Dr., Dallas
More Info: http://dowdystudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/wheres-that-wagon.html
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio

Weekend Guide: September 24 + 25

2011-09-22T12:33:00.000-07:00

The Dallas Flea

Date: Saturday, September 24th

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar, Dallas, TX

More Info: http://thedallasflea.com/index2.php#/home/

Participating Etsy Dallas Members: Dowdy Studio, Modest Ambition, The Paper Nest Co.

Fall on the Mound

Date: Saturday, September 24th
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Trietsch Memorial Methodist Church, Flower Mound
More Info: http://www.tmumc.org/ministries_womens_fallonthemound.htm
Participating Etsy Dallas Members: K8made, maggie may i

Dowdy Studio Wagon @ Good 2 Go Taco

Tacos and Tees + much more! See you there, friends!

Date: Sunday, September 25th

Time: 7am-3pm
Location: 1146 Peavy Rd, Dallas
More Info: http://dowdystudio.blogspot.com/2011/03/wheres-that-wagon.html
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: Dowdy Studio Wagon

Keeping Cozy in Dallas

2011-09-21T10:11:00.000-07:00

Tree by Modest Ambition

Here’s the surprising thing about yarn bombing a tree: it’s really rough on your hands. As I carefully wrapped the trunk and branches with layers of crocheted and knitted yarn, my fingers and hands were scraped and scratched. I watch tiny ants scurry about as I pulled my oversized needle and thread through the yarn and bound up the branches. I worked back and forth to secure the tops of the tree scarves to withstand drooping from the weight of water from rain and wind.

Yarn bombing has been going strong in Dallas this last year, but this is the biggest project to date. When you visit the Winspear Opera House grounds, you’ll see that it has been transformed by unexpected bright and colorful handworked yarn. There are cozies on every parking bollard arranged in a rainbow spectrum, trees wrapped in full sweaters, and dangling flowers and peace signs overhead along the walkway.

Colorful bollards

This particular installation was requested by the opera house to celebrate the opening of the musical “Hair.” KWitta and the Dallas Yarn Bombers helped coordinate the local knit/crochet community to take on this large-scale project. Over the summer it took shape: taking counts of bollards, measuring trees, and showing off progress to each other.

Using fibers to create public art rather than functional knitwear is still a new idea here, though it’s been done elsewhere. I like to think of it not just as public art, but as social sculpture, working together to build community as we finished off each row. In the end, this whimsical and charming installation is our gift to the public.

Detail, tree by Modest Ambition

For lots more installation shots:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dallas-Yarn-Bombers/227336423947158

http://www.theaterjones.com/stagewhispers/20110916075143/2011-09-16/Friday-Night-is-the-Yarn-Bomb%27

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByMgiy1DKJc&feature=player_profilepage

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/19075663_rJp9p4#1483962604_NxcZZj9

Story and photos by Modest Ambition.

Weekend Guide September 16 + 17 + 18

2011-09-15T17:20:00.000-07:00

Bolsa Cafe

Date: Friday, September 16th - Sunday, September 18th
Time: Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 12am-9pm, Sunday 10am-2pm

Location:
614 West Davis Dr Dallas, TX

More Info: http://www.bolsadallas.com/
Etsy Dallas Member Participating: Dowdy Studio Wagon

Blog Walk!

2011-09-15T07:36:00.000-07:00

What’s going on around town with Etsy Dallas’s fine youngtalent? Erin of Haute Hardware delved throughour blog list to find out.

Meredith of OneSheepish Girl crocheted an adorably calorie-free rainbow cake, and thenshared with the world how she did it in thisawesome tutorial.

Power couple Pam & Dylan of Dowdy Studio took Oklahoma bystorm at the DustbowlArts Market:

Jonathon of NapkinArt was commissioned by the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff for twoof his posters – how rad is that?

Silla of Silla Soupis up to her usual whimsy and delightfulness with these newbutterflies:

Thanks for journeying along through these blogs, and pleasevisit them (and more) by clicking the links on the left-hand side of this page!

Etsy Dallas Artist Playlist: The Ruffly Owl

2011-09-14T15:34:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! This is Meredith from Sheepish Knitting & Crochet! I asked Dacia from The Ruffly Owl what music she listens to when she is creating her beautiful paper goods...

What kind of music do you listen to when you create? Don't listen to music? TV Shows? Movies?

When I am working on a project in Illustrator, I tend not to listen to any music. My mind is totally focused on designing and tweaking so outside noise sometimes overstimulates me. When I'm crafting and punching tags, etc I like to either listen to John Mayer and the likes... it relaxes me. When I sew, I tend to listen to the early jazz station on pandora. Maybe the sewing reminds me of my Grandmother (who was an amazing seamstress) and feelings of nostalgia get stirred up. Something about sewing while Ella Fitzgerald sings makes my old soul happy. :)

Do certain genres of music affect your creative process?

I don't think any particular genres affect my creative process. But Lady Gaga might distract me from creating because I'd likely jump up and start dancing if she comes on. I can't help it.

How does music fit into your creative routine?

Sadly, music has gone by the wayside for me these days but when I know I'm going to be working on something for hours I like to go to Pandora and pick a station I'm in the mood for. Hmm... answering these questions is making me realize how much strain I put myself under when working. It's probably counter-productive for my creative side!

Name some of your favorite artists/bands.

Some of my favorite artists and bands are: Lady Gaga, Modest Mouse, Sarah Bareilles, Coldplay...

Thank you so much Dacia!

Weekend Guide September 10 + 11

2011-09-08T18:51:00.000-07:00

White Rock Local Market

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Time: 8am - 1pm
Location: 702 N. Buckner, Dallas 75218
More Info: http://www.whiterocklocalmarket.com/
Etsy Dallas Members Participating: Dowdy Studio Wagon, La Alicia, Regal Cottage

Good 2 Go Taco

Date: Sunday, September 11, 2011

Time: 7am-3 pm

Location: 1146 Peavy Road, Dallas

More Info: http://www.facebook.com/good2gotaco

Etsy Dallas Member Participating: Dowdy Studio Wagon

Meet the 4th Annual Jingle Bash Artists

2011-08-30T07:30:00.000-07:00

See the rest of the Jingle Bash artists here, and meet all the Jingle Bash artists Saturday, November 19th at the Palladium's South Side Event Center for some holiday shopping, partying, arts and crafts.

A Craftastic Blast from the Past: Puffy Paint

2011-08-29T06:55:00.001-07:00

Ah, puffy paint...we loved it...we hated it... But wait till you see what Shay from Bee Things comes up with when she works her crafty design skills in this blast from the past. Your gonna fall in love all over again as Shay shares a project she did with her kiddos.

Puffy Paint Tutorial with a Punch:

Step 1. Gather supplies $1 paint and $2.99 shirts at Hobby Lobby! Yay! I picked up a bunch of colors since they were so cheap.

Step 2. Design layout We sketched out our ideas first so we could make a template for size and placement.

Step 3. Design template Next we cut out a template using our drawings and made the first outline of our sea critter and robot using the template.

Step 4. Let the paint fly Then we went to town with all our paint and brought the images to life.

Step 5. Dry Let it dry over night and viola!

Step 6. Wear it Our kids loved their new tees!

Weekend Guide August 27 + 28

2011-08-25T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hit the Road with Etsy Dallas for the Dustbowl Arts Market

Date: Saturday, August 27th
Time: 11:00am -7:00pm
Location: Buchanan Street, Campus Corner in Norman, Oklahoma
More Info: http://www.dustbowlartsmarket.com/
Participating Etsy Dallas Members: Dowdy Studio Wagon, maggie may i, Midnight Snack

Twitter Throwdown: A Crafty Challenge

2011-08-24T11:50:00.000-07:00

In case you missed it, we had quite an exciting crafty challenge on twitter the other day. It all began like this:

@DowdyStudio accepted that challenge, improvised on supplies, and came up with this twitterific beauty:

Next, @Ferrochie threw his hat...um, no, wallet into the ring. It has a place for everything

and is oh, so eco-chic!

And then, I had to get into the action with a comical party bunting:

As always, you can count on Etsy Dallas to keep crafting fun! Be sure to follow @EtsyDallas so you won't miss one minute of all our crafty happenings. I, personally, can't wait to see what Jenni, our Chief Twitter Officer comes up with next. We would love to have you join us in our next Crafty Challenge!

Weekend Guide August 20 + 21

2011-08-18T13:26:00.000-07:00

Babytique Grand Opening Showcase

Date: Saturday, August 20th

Time: 11am - 2pm

Location: Babytique, 5211 Forest Lane, Dallas

Cost: Free

More Info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=254082464621061

Etsy Dallas Members Participating: childsPLAYdesign, K8Made, maggie may i, Modest Ambition, Regal Cottage, Three Yellow Starfish

More Treats to Beat the Heat

2011-08-08T12:23:00.000-07:00

1. It's a Hoot Apron by miamaria
2. English Garden Pearl Necklace by Tefi
3. Mini Bowls by Karmacrochet
4. Sweetest Matryoshka Dolls by RegalCottage
5. Mini Donut Ornament or Keychain by Midnightsnack
6. Organic Baby Onesie by thepapernestco
7. Peaceful 8x10 Print by themiscellany
8. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Cards by ohlouisedesigns
9. Green Glasses Passport Cover by Jenni20

It seems the heat is here to stay for awhile, so Anna from For the Love of Joy found us some more cool picks to help us beat the heat. Enjoy!

Blog Walk

2011-08-01T06:04:00.000-07:00

What have your favorite Etsy Dallas artists been up to lately? Erin from Haute Hardware will take us on a stroll through their blogs to see!

Pam & Dylan over at Dowdy Studio sewed & screened a new batch of delightful pillows, just in time for their sale this past weekend at Good2Go Taco.

image via Dowdy Studio blog

The always eco-fabulous LaAlicia found inspiration in her mailbox, turning a stack of junk mail into this whimsical clutch bag!

image via La Alicia

Also looking out for our environment is Dacia of The Ruffly Owl, with her new cards made of 100% recycled card stock. I’m especially loving this Happy Birthday Mustache card:

image via The Ruffly Owl

Anna of The Joy Cottage is ramping up for a big update to her Etsy shop in August! A sneak peek of some of the amazingness you can expect to find:

image via For the Love of Joy

Oh Louise! and Silla Soup were nowhere to be found, as they’re on vacation, frolicking in the south of France and Disneyland, respectively! While we secretly hate them for this, we also hope they’re having a great time.

Thanks for taking a walk with us, and please visit all of these fantastic blogs (and more) by clicking the links on the left-hand side of this page!

Member Spotlight: The Pig And The Peacock

2011-07-31T21:43:00.000-07:00

Lavender, Olive Oil, Aloe & Shea Butter Soap - $5

What a way to start the week off fresh! Today we're talking with Sabrina and Jenny Abney of The Pig and The Peacock, who make incredibly amazing bath and body products. (So fresh and so clean, clean!)

White Tea & Ginger Body Polish - $10

Etsy Dallas: When did you start your shop, and how/why did you get started?

The Pig and the Peacock: We started in March of 2008 making bath salts and gift baskets for our friends. It quickly snowballed into so much more!

ED: What kinds of products do you sell? What materials do you work with?

PP: We sell bath and body products and candles. We make soap, lotion, body polish, body mist, body whip, bath salts and lotion bars. We use shea butter, olive oil, jojoba and other skin loving ingredients. For our candles we use 100% soy wax.

Shark Soap - $3.50 (a clean way to celebrate Shark Week!)

ED: Any new additions to your shop?

PP: We recently listed a new line of soaps, The Chakra Soap Collection! We are very excited about it. Each soap is made in the color representing each chakra, and we have custom blended scents for all of the soaps to help you connect to and balance your chakras.

ED: What inspires you? Where/when do you work on making products for your shop?

PP: Travel and design inspire us most. We often try to tie scents to places we have traveled to, like lavender and oranges from Italy, teak in Thailand, and wine from California. Design also sparks a lot of creativity for us, we will often see something we love and try to figure out how we can translate those design ideas into soap. Not only does this challenge us creatively, but also technically as some ideas can be really hard to translate to soap!

Body Mist - $4

ED: So tell us about yourselves...

PP/Sabrina: I live downtown and love it! My boyfriend and I have a very spoiled lab/rottie mutt and I love him like my child. My day job is Manager of Planning and Allocations for a national retailer. Jenny lives in N Dallas, and she is VP of a commercial fan company. We are sisters (if I hadn't mentioned) and have lived in Dallas most our lives. Jenny was born in Vietnam and lived overseas for some time. Growing up we split our time between Dallas and our family farm in GA, where the inspiration for our shop name came from. We also both ice skate competitively, it's probably the coolest (literally!) hobby we have!

Breast Cancer Awareness Soap (set of 3) - $3.50

Find some of The Pig And The Peacock's products locally at the Abundance Boutique at Move Studio and at the Mapleshade Spa, and of course in their etsy shop!

Discover Pinterest

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Today, Yony from YLKphotography introduces us to the inspiring world of Pinterest.

Who’s on Pinterest? Etsy Dallas is on Pinterest! “What is Pinterest,” you ask? Oh ho ho, if you haven’t yet experienced this wondrous, awe-inspiring visual onslaught, you don’t know what you’re missing!

As it states in its About section, “Pinterest is a virtual pinboard” and their mission is “to connect everyone in the world through the 'things' they find interesting... With millions of new pins added every week, Pinterest is connecting people all over the world based on shared tastes and interests.” Sounds intriguing, right? That’s because it is!

Many of us team members have our own personal Pinterest boards, but we are also adding pins to the Etsy Dallas boards every day. You never know what new items we’re adding to our Etsy shops, so this is a great place to come and browse! You simply click on a board and you can see all of the pins added from that shop in one place. How cool is that?

Talk about eye candy. Artists are visual beings by nature, so browsing through Pinterest and pinning and re-pinning bits of gorgeousness to our organized boards is like the ultimate sugar high.

Keep in mind that some of us are on Pinterest as our actual shop names, so you can do a search to find our personal boards, as well! Wanna know what inspires us? Wanna know what makes us tick? Take a gander at some of our boards and maybe you’ll get a glimpse! Join Pinterest and start following the Etsy Dallas boards today!