Bash Bit: Kelly Clarkson Shops at the Bash!

Etsy Dallas was lucky enough to have Bradley Whitford, star of The Good Guys filmed right here in Big D, stop by the 2010 Spring Bash back in May. Well, we've done it again! At the recent 3rd Annual Jingle Bash, American Idol's Kelly Clarkson stopped by for some shopping in support of local artists.


Rumor has it she purchased some bags from Cut Out and Collect and this framed fabric wall art piece by yours truly (see above). Thanks for the support, Kelly!

by Stephanie/tefi

Daily Discoveries: Meet the Jingle Bash Artists!

The Jingle Bash is proud to present it's 2010 artist line up. Jump-start your holiday shopping with the talented artists and crafters of the 2010 Jingle Bash on November 20th as we celebrate the season with a day full of art, music, charity, free goods, and gobs of crafty fun! The Jingle 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.

ACCESSORIES
Karmacrochet
Miamaria Design
Modest Ambition
Nerdbomber
silla soup

ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, GRAPHIC DESIGN
Chet Phillips Illustration
McCabe Bros. Handmade Prints
Pamela Michelle
paperfingers
Seen Studios
The Miscellany
weather&noise
YLK photography

BABY, KIDS, MATERNITY
orangeheat kids apparel
Fuzzy Muffins
Mama Dee's Boutique
mere designs
Three Yellow Starfish
XY Factory

BAGS + PURSES
2enju
Alicia Colina-Ashby
Cut Out and Collect
Rachel Elise

BODY CARE
Soapopotamus
The Pig and the Peacock
Where Water Comes Down

CLOTHING
Dowdy Studio
Gynx Designs
Harrilu
Signifying Not
Tara to the T

HOME GOODS
Both Hands Studio
Craft Chi

Ferrochie
Jane Joss
laura davis / design lab
Light Pollution, Inc.
One Up Designs
Rimrock View Studio
The Snowy Owl
Wrap Couture

JEWELRY
eye on the sparrow designs
f. is for frank
Freeforged Jewelry
Haute Hardware
Kessler Craftsman
maggie may i
Ornamental Things
tefi
Hi Fi Jewelry

PAPER + STATIONERY
bee things
Color Box Design
Lilco Letterpress
Oh Louise!

OTHER
bonny beads
Midnight Snack

Sponsor Spotlight: Etsy, Inc.

If you're a fan of Etsy Dallas (a local all-volunteer collective of artists who sell on Etsy), I don't need to tell you that Etsy.com is an online marketplace for artists and crafters to sell their handmade works of art to buyers all over the world. As a shopper, you may have utilized the shop local tool to find products created in your hometown to help support your local economy - maybe that's even how you found our team!? Or perhaps you've also stumbled upon the perfect pair of slippers handcrafted in Lithuania without ever boarding a plane.

Etsy.com has designed a myriad of ways to both buy and sell an ever-growing array of handcrafted, vintage, and art supply goods. Beyond their iconic homepage and handy shopping widgets, Etsy offers a variety of tools that have helped grow a handmade global community.

When I signed up for a user account in 2007, I thought I'd found a web site to sell things - but in joining the Etsy community, I've found friends and virtual coworkers here in Dallas (and all over the world) who share my love of design, hard work, business ethic, and creative spirit. Through these relationships, Etsy has supported and pushed me in my efforts to develop my artistic skill and continually grow my tiny business into something bigger.

The members of Etsy Dallas are thrilled to partner with Etsy.com, a top sponsor of the 3rd Annual Jingle Bash, and are happy to call Etsy.com "home." We thank you, dear reader, for being part of the crafty community.

by Cheyne, Cut Out And Collect

Daily Discoveries: For the Jewelry Lover

Make a bold statement or be a little charming with these lovely jewelry finds. These great Daily Discoveries from our 2010 Jingle Bash vendors, hand-picked by Pamela Michelle, will be the perfect compliment to your winter wardrobe.


Clockwise from top left: Ornamental Things, maggie may i, eye on the sparrow designs, Haute Hardware

See you at the Bash!

3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Saturday, November 20th, 2-8pm
The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas TX
More here: http://www.blogger.com/www.handmadebash.com

Sponsor Spotlight: Handmadeology

Handmadeology exists for the purpose of teaching artists how to successfully sell their handmade goods online, and to feature the newest handmade, vintage and supply items found on Etsy.

We love Handmadeology for the way the site shares all sorts of great information - all for free! The site shares with fellow Etsy sellers all the great resources they have found on the web and beyond. As an organizer of one of the largest art/craft shows in North Texas, I love his post called "The Ultimate Craft Show Preparation Link" where readers will find a long list of links to great advice on doing a craft show. From newbies to old-hatters, this article is golden.

The list of articles on Handmadeology is endless. Need to make holiday gift tags on a budget? Check. How about some fresh marketing ideas? Check. Ready to have a sale in your Etsy shop? Check check.

With a writing staff of over 10 Etsy-lovers, you're sure to find info you can use to improve and expand your Etsy experience. We are proud to partner with Handmadeology, a top sponsor of the 3rd Annual Jingle Bash!

posted by Stephanie/tefi

Daily Discoveries: For the Traveler

Before you bon voyage this season, head on over to the Jingle Bash for these great items for travelers, picked by our very own David of Ferrochie:


If you do as much traveling as I do, you're going to need some entertainment. Sure, you could take your IPad, but what about something less complicated? Reading material of course!

Before you tell me you're satisfied with the latest edition of American Way (or worse, Sky Mall) , pick up a copy of Chet Art's The Society of Sinister Simians, 122 pages of pure entertainment and remarkable illustrations.




Personally I'm sick of the bad taste and unfortunate ensembles in flight attendant apparel. The only thing worse is usually the attitude you get for asking for the entire can of Dr. Pepper.

We can't do much about the attitude but we can refer these "What not to wear in the air" contestants to Tara to theT, who has put together a line of clothing called "Sky Girls." These garments reflect the style, prestige and romance of a time when traveling by air truly was for the privileged. With this hat, I guarantee you'll get attention. And maybe, just maybe, the flight attendants will let you keep the can!





So as long as you'er going vintage with a Sky Girls cap, you may as well pair it up with some updated vintage luggage by The Snowy Owl. Why would you want to blend in amongst the sea of black poly with the only unique feature is the hand written baggage ticket. Stand out! Be different! (I know you're the type who likes to be different and hip, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this blog. Am I right?)

Last but not least, you're going to need a bag - a bag that can be the key to fashion hip or fashion flop. Plus, there's no better time to have a flash bag then when you're traveling. From purses and clutches to messenger bags and backpacks, Rachel Elise has it! We aren't talking ordinary either. Rachel epitomizes haute couture hand bags in the local Dallas area. There are so many styles to fall in love with you'll probably buy several. And why not - who can't use more than one bag?

See you at the Bash!

3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Saturday, November 20th, 2-8pm
The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas TX
More here: www.handmadebash.com

Jingle Bash Tunes: DJ JuanSOLO

The Jingle Bash would not be a party without our favorite music maker, DJ JuanSOLO. Get ready to shop, sip and jam to a slew of great mixed songs from David Bowie to Santogold, and more good stuff in between.

Check out this sample playlist form our beloved DJ JuanSOLO:

1) The Cars - "Let the Good Times Roll"
2) LCD Sound System - "Yeah"
3) Santogold - "Unstoppable"
4) De La Soul - "Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays"
5) Darqwan - "Maximum Reespect"
6) Dexter Wansel - Theme from the Planets
7) Ramones - "Rock N Roll High School"
8) David Bowie - "I'm Only Dancing"

See you at the Bash!

3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Saturday, November 20th, 2-8pm
The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas TX
More here: http://www.blogger.com/www.handmadebash.com

Daily Discoveries: Big + Bold

Think big, think bold, don't be shy! These great Daily Discoveries from our 2010 Jingle Bash vendors, hand-picked by Rhonda of Color Box Letterpress, are large and in charge:

Clockwise from top left: "The Luckier I Get" Art Print by Lilco Letterpress, The Queen Over-sized Chess Piece by Ferrochie, Peekaboo lamp by Light Pollution, Lace Embossed Mirror by Both Hands Studio

See you at the Bash!

3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Saturday, November 20th, 2-8pm
The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas TX
More here: www.handmadebash.com

Sponsor Spotlight: FotoFuze

In a long line of consumer-created applications for Etsy sellers to use to enhance their Etsy shops, FotoFuze stands out from the crowd. As their web site states, FotoFuze costs, "Nothing. Zero. Zip. Nada. Free." Learn more about this new application (from their site):

What is FotoFuze?
FotoFuze is a professional 3D product photography and 2D image enhancement service. To help keep your business looking fresh and up to date, you can add sets of photos to our website and our software will process those photos into professional-looking product photography for free, which you can access from any computer, any time when you Join FotoFuze (also free!).

Sample "fuze" from their web site

And signing up is super easy. You can either do via their home page or sign up via your Etsy shop! I did it with a simple click of the mouse. Then you pick which of your photos you want to enhance, let the software do it's thing then presto! One more click and you've published your FotoFuze-enhanced image in your Etsy shop.

We are thrilled to partner with FotoFuze, one of our top sponsors of the 3rd Annual Jingle Bash. Stop by their sponsor booth at the Bash this Saturday to learn more and see the magic in person.

posted by Stephanie/tefi

Daily Discoveries: For Mom

Everyone knows moms move mountains every day. Why not shower her with gifts from the Jingle Bash? There's a little something for moms with daughters, sons, a nursery to decorate, and herself thanks to these Jingle Bash picks by awesome mom Silla of silla soup:

Clockwise from top left: Caribe ruffle-bottom bloomers by Three Yellow Starfish, Doug the Dino tee by Mama Dee's, El Buho art print by Mere Designs, River Rocks necklace by tefi

See you at the Bash!

3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Saturday, November 20th, 2-8pm
The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas TX
More here: www.handmadebash.com

Best. Bash Bags. Ever.

This year's Bash Bags are the best yet. They are canvas. They are reusable. They are gorgeous and embroidable. With artwork by paperfingers and screen printed by Dowdy Studio, you know you're getting the very best collectible bag you've ever seen. You even get a free embroidery kit courtesy of the Jingle Bash to make your bag extra beautiful!



Big, huge, monstrous thanks to all our Bash Bag contributors. Look for amazing handmade and promotional items from:

• The Miscellany - art note cards Handmade!
• Alicia Colina-Ashby - paper ornaments Handmade!
• tefi - fabric hairpins, brooches Handmade!
• Yelp - pens and nail files
• Karmacrochet - resin flower rings Handmade!
• weather&noise - stickers
• Chet Phillips Illustration - promo packs (magnets, stickers, pins) Handmade!
• Soapopotamus - gingerbread men soaps Handmade!
• bonny beads - fused glass bookmarks Handmade!
• Jewelry by SL Designs - beaded earrings Handmade!
• Oh So Micro - coupons + pins Handmade!
• maggie may i - pendant necklaces Handmade!
• Jingle Bash - embroidery kits
• Sublime Stitching - embroidery patterns + coupons
• Wabi Sabi Bags - coupons + magnets
• orangeheat kids apparel - keychains, guitar pick necklaces Handmade!
• YLK Photography - magnets
• Seen Studios - notecards (2-pack) Handmade!
• Harrilu - wooden bird whistles
• Three Yellow Starfish - felt hairclips Handmade!
• Venus Zine - Winter edition magazines
• eye on the sparrow - magnets Handmade!
• Ruffle Bottom - hair clips Handmade!
• Green Ganesh - t-shirst, tank tops, bags
• The Pig and the Peacock - soap samples Handmade!
• Stitch-N-Lounge - bags of candy
• Jenni20 - cardholders Handmade!
• Etsy Inc. - stickers
• CHAKRA for Children - scarves
• Brown Eye Blue Eye - notecards Handmade!
• Craft Chi - little zakka rubber stamps
• Funky Finds - pens and postcards
• Crown Bindery - pencils and laminated notebooks Handmade!
• paperfingers - finger traps and pins

Did we leave you off? Please let us know and accept our deepest apologies!

posted by Stephanie/tefi

Sponsor Spotlight: Stitch-N-Lounge

This past fall Etsy Dallas member, Kelly Van Voltenburg of Banana Showcase, opened up Stitch-n-Lounge, a sewing boutique located in Cedar Hill offering modern designer fabrics, patterns, notions, and sewing classes. Says Kelly about sewing, "Even though people think I have expert sewing skills now that I own a fabric boutique I started out sewing simple pillows and pillowcases just like everyone else. Those are great beginning projects that give you a sense of accomplishment."

Kelly spent the four years prior to opening Stitch-n-Lounge selling handmade purses and accessories. She was inspired by the new trendy fabrics but had trouble finding a place to buy them. Shoppers would often tell her how they would love to sew if they could find a hip place to buy modern fabrics. "It was then that I realized there was a true need for a modern fabric boutique in my area," says Kelly.

After attending a recent Quilt Market where fabric and pattern designers debut their new fabrics and pattern lines, Kelly found lots of new things to buy for the store, which will be arriving in the next few months. Stitch-n-Lounge will also be getting sewing machines for people to take lessons and rent during open Sewing Lounge sessions.

We are proud to partner with Kelly and Stitch-n-Lounge, a top sponsor of the 3rd Annual Jingle Bash!

On the web: http://www.stitchnlounge.com/about.html
Read the Blog: http://stitch-n-lounge.blogspot.com/

Daily Discoveries: For the 'Tween

Avoid the ubiquitous and (nearly) inevitable eyeroll when you give that special 'tween in your life these great Daily Discoveries from our 2010 Jingle Bash vendors, hand-picked by Alicia of laalicia.etsy.com:

Clockwise from top left: Lip Balm Holder by Karmacrochet, Kintaro Shea Lip Butter by Soapopotamus, Yummy Chocolate Cake Ring by Midnight Snack, Ruffle Flower Headband by silla soup

3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Saturday, November 20th, 2-8pm
The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas TX
More here: www.handmadebash.com

Daily Discoveries: Stocking Stuffers

Naughty? Nice? Who cares! So long as you get one (or all) of these Jingle Bash picks in your stocking this year, selected by Alyssa and Joslyn of Jane Joss:


Clockwise from top left: Super Sock Monkey pendant by maggie may i, Eco Chic wooden pin by La Alicia, Heidi bobby pins by Modest Ambition, Musicians of Brehmen pencil pouch by Nerdbomber

See you at the Bash!

3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Saturday, November 20th, 2-8pm
The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas TX
More here: www.handmadebash.com

A Sneak Peek Into the Bash Decorations!

Thanks to Deco leaders and designers Cheyne, Laura and Larry, the Jingle Bash on November 20th is going to have some amazing handmade decorations. And super big thanks to all of our great volunteers for their help making it happen: David, Brenda (former beloved Etsy Dallas member), Maggie, Patricia, Alyssa, Mia, Debbie, Holly, Dacia, Bonnie, Christina and Keith, Thomas, Pamela and Dylan!

Laura shows off her lovely leaves!

Men + Their Tools (Larry, David)

Greatness happens when crafters unite.

Former beloved Etsy Dallas member, Brenda, came out to help.

In her Bash delirium, Cheyne realizes she only needs one hand to get the job done.

These pictures do not do justice to the amazingly creative and handmade decorations the group made this past weekend. Come to the Palladium on November 20th to behold the craftiness yourself! More info: www.handmadebash.com

posted by Stephanie/tefi