Black Friday-Cyber Monday Deals

Here is a list of the fabulous discounts and special offers that members have in their shops from Black Friday thru Cyber Monday! See individual shops for more details.

bonny beads
25% off everything Black Friday-Cyber Monday: Prices have been changed to reflect the discount. All items are shipped via U.S. Priority Mail for all shoppers!

MandiBeads
Free Gift with every purchase made from 12:01am Friday, November 27, 2009 through 11:59p Monday, November 30, 2009 CST :)

Cut Out and Collect
Free worldwide shipping through Monday, November 30!

Eve M Metalsmith
Free priority shipping with confirmation anywhere for this holiday season, from November 25th-December 19th!

E-maille
Free gift wrap and shipping!

Tefi Designs
Free pair of earrings for purchases over $50 through the end of the year! The $50 total does not include S/H and tax for Texas residents.

Sanctum Design Studio
Holiday Clearance: Every card is only $1. Sets are $1 per card. So an 8 pack is $8 and so on. Take advantage while you can - Sale begins 11/27 and ends 11/30/09

Signature Scentsations
3 bars for $15.00 special on all bar soaps!

Lolafalk
ALL merchandise in the shop is 15% off! Sale prices are already marked down. (11/27-11/30)

The Pig and the Peacock
15% off your order! Discount taken off total (before shipping) and will be refunded through paypal. (11/27-11/30)

design roots
All posters are 50% off and all holiday items have free shipping from now through the end of the year!

Paperfingers
All 8.5" x 11" prints are 2 for $30 from November 27-December 15. Let me know if you'd like to buy 2 prints and I will set up a custom listing for you with the correct pricing. $5 from each sale will go to Water is Basic.


Thanks for giving handmade this holiday!

50 FREE Bash Bags Tomorrow

The 2nd Annual Jingle Bash is almost here and you are gonna want to be at the Sons of Hermann Hall before 1pm tomorrow to get in line for one of 50 FREE Goody Bags stuffed (and we mean stuffed) to the brim with handmade goodies from the following sponsors:


508 Designs - earrings
Alicia Colina-Ashby - notepads
Ann Williams Photography - photo greeting cards
artfull Expression - game piece pins
beethings - pinback buttons, stickers
bonny beads - fused glass earrings and pendants
Brenda S. White - notepads
Cut Out and Collect - fabric tissue holders
Designing-Diva - fused glass bobbies
Dowdy Studio - original art magnets
Elemental Color - yarnball keychains
eye on the sparrow designs - earrings
franny & june - felt holiday ornaments
Funky Finds - pinback buttons
Hip Hazel Hoops - vinyl decals
Jem Jam - fabric button rings
Jodi Von Rotten - pinback buttons
Karmacrochet - Scrabble tile pins
Kessler Craftsman - fused glass rings
La Reunion - pinback buttons
laura davis / design lab - lavender sachets
Loop & Lil - sewing kits
MandiBeads - glass magnets
Milk & Eggs Co. - pinback buttons
Modest Ambition - crocheted pins
One Up Designs - vinyl decals, pinback buttons
Pamela Michelle - original art magnets
Rimrock View Studio - bookmarks
Signature Scentsations - soap samples
Superchica - bookmarks
Susana Ortiz Photography - notecards + a free photo shoot in 1 of the bags!
Tefi Designs - bobby pins, coasters, ornaments
That's a Plan - party favors
The Pig & the Peacock - soap samples
Trendy Indie - pocket mirrors
Yelp - lip balms, pens and nail files

Saturday! The 2nd Annual Jingle Bash

Make your way to the Sons of Hermann Hall this Saturday, November 21, and shop from over 50 hand-picked artists, designers and crafters selling their modern handmade goods.

On hand will be art pendant necklaces, vintage-inspired décor, screenprinted tees, modern handbags, vinyl record jewelry, hip crocheted winter-wear, felted necklaces, and soap in the shape of dentures. (No, we aren't joking.)

When you're done shopping, belly up to the bar for a beer, great home cooked food, and a game of pool. Or grab your brewski and head back out for a second round of shopping.

Artist booths will fill the Hall upstairs in the ballroom and downstairs in the bowling alley and board room. Enjoy live music and DJ tunes throughout the Hall to keep you rockin' and shoppin' all day long.

Cross everyone off your gift list this year at the 2nd Annual Jingle Bash and make it a handmade holiday!

When: Saturday, November 21st
Time: 1pm-7pm
Where: Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St.
Parking: lot and street/meter
Click here for a map
FREE admission
Family-Friendly . Bring CASH
more info: click here

Giveaway Winners - Part Two!

We've had the best time reading all of your responses to our Bash Bucks giveaway. With the help of random.org, we're thrilled to announce Kerrie and Amanda as our winners!

Many thanks for all of your comments and retweets. You're all winners in our hearts and we can't wait to meet you in person!

Bash Bucks Giveaway Part Deux!

As promised, the artists of the Jingle Bash are hosting another giveaway! So here's your last chance to win Bash Bucks, redeemable at the Jingle Bash, November 21st at Sons of Herman Hall in Dallas. Yep, Bash Bucks are like gift certificates you'll pick up the day of the Jingle Bash - and you can spend them at ANY participating artisit's booth during the Bash. You can't go wrong.

There are two ways to win!

Leave a comment: Look through our participating artists and leave a comment below, telling us what you'd spend your $20 in Bash Bucks on with your email address. The comments will close at 11:59pm November 19th and one 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.

Tweet it out: Another $40 in Bash Bucks can be won by those of you on Twitter: Tweet about the Jingle Bash all you want and add #JingleBash and a link to this blog post or www.etsydallas.com in the text. You can tweet as much as you want until 11:59pm November 19. We'll pick a tweet at random for the winner! 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 #JingleBash Nov. 21 in Dallas to buy handmade holiday gifts! www.etsydallas.com

-Retweet for a chance to win BashBucks for the #JingleBash in Dallas Nov. 21 http://tinyurl.com/yjlcrxs

We want to see your happy dance. Just make sure you put down your adhesives and sharp objects, okay? Be sure include your email address in blog entries and be prepared to DM us your email address if you enter via twitter. The winners will need to reply to our congratulatory email by 8pm Friday. Oh, and read all of the rules and fine print, too!

Meet the Artists of the 2009 Jingle Bash

The 2nd Annual Jingle Bash is only days away! Shop from over 50 artists and crafters selling their handmade items, including: jewelry, clothing, art, home decor, pottery, kids items, handbags, soap, and so much more! Well, don't take our word for it; check out the talent for yourself:


Baby & Kids
Jehanne B Boutique, Mansfield TX
Loop and Lil, Dallas TX
Three Yellow Starfish, Farmers Branch TX

Bags & Accessories
2enju, Oak Cliff TX
Alicia Colina-Ashby, Irving TX
Banana Showcase, Duncanville TX
Cut Out and Collect, Arlington TX
Jodi Von Rotten, Dallas TX
Manhandled, Richardson TX
Miamaria Design, Dallas TX
Rachel Elise, Denton TX
Silla Soup, Plano TX
Tara to the T, Dallas TX
Textile Fetish, Austin TX
Two Hills Designs, Dallas TX

Body Care
Signature Scentsations, Mesquite TX
Soapopotamus, Arlington TX
The Pig and the Peacock, Dallas TX
The Plaid Mushroom, Plano TX

Clothing
Dowdy Studio, Richardson TX
Harrilu, Plano TX
Milk & Eggs Co., Los Angeles CA
Modest Ambition, Dallas TX
XY Factory, Arlington TX

Art & Photography
Miney Mo, Frisco TX
Sherry's Nature Paintings, Dallas TX

Home Decor & Housewares
Both Hands Studio, Dallas TX
Jane Joss, Dallas TX
laura davis / design lab, Oak Cliff TX
One Up Designs, Dallas TX
Rimrock View Studio, Arlington TX

Jewelry
artfull Expression, North Richland Hills TX
bonny beads, Dallas TX
Designing-Diva, Coppell TX
emaille by Erin Michael, Richardson TX
eye on the sparrow, Dallas TX
f. is for frank, Dallas TX
Haute Hardware, Dallas TX
Kessler Craftsman, Oak Cliff TX
Pamela Michelle, Richardson TX
Sadie's Things, Southlake TX
Superchica, Dallas TX
Tefi Designs, Oak Cliff TX
Texas Tarts, Garland TX
The Carpenter Collection, Dallas TX

Paper Goods
beethings, Dallas TX
Color Box Design, Dallas TX
design roots, Dallas TX
Ma Joie Press, Plano TX

Other Good Stuff
Karmacrochet, Dallas TX
MandiBeads, Dallas TX
Midnight Snack, Dallas TX

posted by Stephanie of Tefi Designs

Giveaway Winners!

We're pleased to announce that we found our winners for the first round of blog and twitter giveaways! TS and MS, both from Dallas, will pick up their $20 in Bash Bucks certificates, Saturday during the Jingle Bash!

Stay tuned, because there will be more chances to win Bash Bucks later this week!

Sponsor Spotlight: CityCraft

Fabric lovers unite – CityCraft is here! This modern fabric boutique and sewing lounge just opened in Dallas and is stocked to the rafters with the most beautiful fabrics from designers like Sandi Henderson, Joel Dewberry, Michael Miller, Anna Maria Horner, and Amy Butler.

Sewing lounge, you ask? Just what is a sewing lounge? The fine ladies at CityCraft invite you bring your latest sewing project and join them for wine, snacks, and camaraderie on their Monday Lounge Nights. If you’re just beginning to sew, they also offer a variety of classes where you get to make fun things like ‘Retro Aprons’, ‘Modern Patchwork Pillows’ and more.

Check out their schedule of events here to reserve your spot at an upcoming Lounge Night or class.


We are so excited to have CityCraft here in Dallas! Thanks, CityCraft, for sponsoring the 2009 Jingle Bash!

written by Carrie Partch, One Up Designs

Sponsor Spotlight: Yelp

We live in an age in which information is at our fingertips - movie reviews, product reviews, music reviews. But so much of it is broad-based, national reviews provided by professional critics, folks who are paid to critique.

Yelp has taken this concept and applied it to the local level by offering the consumer a platform to voice opinions about restaurants, clubs, shops, and more! These reviews are categorized by city, targeting a grassroots-style movement of consumer-driven reviews.

Need a restaurant recommendation or want to read a "real" review by a non-professional critic? Check!

Maybe you’re visiting a particular city and want a recommendation for the best "local flavor" places to shop. Check!

Perhaps you’re looking for a spa or bar with a fair-priced brew and some non-chain ambiance. Check!

You’ll find most of the big Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex locations, as well as a lot of smaller, independent favorites. Bookmark Yelp and make it your favorite guide to the best of the best.

Start by reading some of our favorite local Yelp reviews:
Sons of Hermann Hall
CityCraft
The Coffeehaus Downtown

We are proud to partner with Yelp, a top sponsor of the 2009 Jingle Bash!

posted by Larry, a.k.a. the Kessler Craftsman

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: Nov 12-16

White Rock Lake Local Market

Date: Saturday, November 14th
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: 702 N. Buckner Blvd, Dallas
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Tara to the T

Lightning Dancers 7th Annual Fall Craft Show
Date: Saturday & Sunday, November 14 - 15
Time: Sat 9-5 , Sun 11 -5
Location:
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: artfull Expression

Pistons and Paint
Date: Saturday, November 14th
Time: 12pm-6pm
Location: North Texas Fair Grounds, Denton
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Tara to the T








Three Rivers Art Festival - CA
Date: Sat & Sun, Nov. 14 - 15
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Covington, Los Angeles
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Bead Genie Creations

Cliff Fest 2009
Celebrating the art, music, culture and cuisine of Oak Cliff. Free admission; benefitting North Texas Food Bank. Live music!
Date: Sunday, November 15
Time: 11am-6pm
Location: Bishop Arts District, Oak Cliff, Dallas
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas members: Tefi Designs, Kessler Craftsman, Tara to the T







Events from Thursday, November 12th
Mom's Rock Too Holiday Shopping Event
Date: Thursday, November 12th
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Location: Cotton Mill in McKinney, TX
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: Pink Lemonade Bags

Shop 'Til You Drop
Date: Thursday, November 12th
Time: 6:30pm - 9pm
Location: Trophy Club Country Club
More info: CLICK HERE
Participating Etsy Dallas member: artfull Expression

Bash Bucks Giveaway!

This contest is closed. We will have another Nov. 18th. Stay Tuned
The Jingle Bash artists are getting really excited as we get closer to our much-anticipated Jingle Bash, November 21st at Sons of Herman Hall in Dallas. We're so excited that some of us have to occasionally put down our scissors, paint brushes, pliers, and hooks to do a little happy dance. Lemme tell ya, we love to happy dance.

In fact, we're so thrilled about the Jingle Bash that we want to offer you a chance to join us in our collective happy dancing by offering a chance to win some awesome prizes in the form of Bash Bucks. Yep, Bash Bucks are like gift certificates you'll pick up the day of the Jingle Bash - and you can spend them at ANY participating artisit's booth during the Bash. You can't go wrong.

There are two ways to win!

Leave a comment: Look through our participating artists and leave a comment below, telling us what you'd spend your Bash Bucks on with your email address. The comments will close at 11:59pm November 13th and one 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.

Tweet it out: Another $20 in Bash Bucks can be won by those of you on Twitter: Tweet about the Jingle Bash all you want and add #JingleBash and a link to this blog post or www.etsydallas.com in the text. You can tweet as much as you want until 11:59pm November 13. We'll pick a tweet at random for the winner!

Feel free to copy and paste these tweet examples:

-I'll be at the #JingleBash Nov. 21 in Dallas to buy handmade holiday gifts! www.etsydallas.com

-Retweet for a chance to win BashBucks for the #JingleBash in Dallas Nov. 21 http://bit.ly/3lGKok

If your comments or tweets aren't choosen, don't fret! There will be more chances to win even more Bash Bucks and show us your happy dance on November 18. Just make sure you put down your adhesives and sharp objects, okay?

The Very Fine Print
+ Previous winners, members and participating artists ARE eligible to win.
+ If your comment or tweet is chosen, you will be required to give your full name and date of birth via email. You will be given instructions on how and where to pick up your Bash Bucks (any time during the event). You must reply to the congratulatory/instruction notifications and must be present the day of the Jingle Bash to collect your the certificates and redeem them.
+ Bash bucks are not transferable, if YOU win them, YOU have to spend them.
+ Bash Bucks cannot be redeemed for cash. They must be spent at one of the Jingle Bash 09 vendor booths the day of the event. You are responsible for paying any total over the value of your certificate. Any balance after purchase is surrendered to the vendor (change will not be given).
+ Bash Bucks are void after Nov 21st 2009 at 7pm, and may not be used at any other event or online.
+ Play Nice. Don't lie, cheat, or steal.

Eco•Ideas: Holiday Gift Wrap

It's that time of year again, time for the rockin' Jingle Bash featuring lots of Etsy Dallas members - check out the full list of Bash artists here!

Below are some holiday gift wrap items brought to you by three Etsy Dallas members. Click on the pictures below for all the deets on these great handmade items. La Alicia and design roots will be at the 2009 Jingle Bash, so check them out in person on November 21st at the Sons of Hermann Hall!

Check out this beautiful reusable gift wrap option from WrapCouture,
suitable for any holiday:


And don't miss out on this fun assortment of cutie gift tags for any occassion
from designroots printed on recycled stock.


Give these recycled magazine and junk mail ornaments a once over from
LaAlicia -- great on the tree and to dress up packages.


Be sure to mark your calendar for the Jingle Bash -- November 21, 1-7p at the Sons of Hermann Hall. We'll see you there!

posted by Alicia

Sponsor Spotlight: Best of Texas

Best of Texas, one of three top sponsors of the 2009 Jingle Bash, offers a wealth of information on travel, tourism, and local facts about The Big D and other Texas cities. If you are looking for a place to take the kids on vacation, traveling for business, or visiting family, this is the BEST resource for things to do and places to see in the Lone Star State. You can easily search by city or keyword, or browse through squawks to see what others are doing in real time.

It's a great resource for locals too because you can find everything from dance classes, to volunteer activities, and even happy hours. Down the hatch!

Topics include:

• Restaurants and Bars
• Places to Stay
• Activities
  
• Kid Zone
• Shopping
• Beauty and Fitness
• Medical and Dental
• Professional Services
• Real Estate
• Weddings and Events

A friend of mine wanted to go to Fredricksburg, TX for a long weekend with his wife. I knew of some great restaurants, shops, and the Nimitz museum, but I wasn't much help in choosing a bed and breakfast. He found several choices on Best of Texas, and had a great weekend.

This is a site I would definitely recommend bookmarking, and we are happy to have Best of Texas as a sponsor for the 2009 Jingle Bash!

posted by Mandibeads

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