Sponsor Spotlight: Maggie May I

Go a little greener with upcycled jewelry from Maggie May I, one of our fantastic sponsors for the Etsy Dallas Spring Bash. Maggie creates funky pendants from poker chips, illustrations and old game pieces. The result is a fun and whimsical piece of art.

“I have been trying for years to implement family game night at my house. But since no one wanted to join me I turned to the next best thing - jewelry,” Maggie said. Well we sure are glad about that!

 

Be sure to visit Maggie’s booth at the Spring Bash.

Daily Discoveries: accessorize with handmade

Spring has sprung! It's about time to pull out the skirts and bermuda shorts, so get ready to spruce up your outfits with these super tempting jewelry picks from our Etsy Dallas Spring Bash artists!

1. Anodized Aluminum Bracelet by Creative Input by Liz

2. Foxy Fox Pendant by Maggie May I

3. Ring by ElizaEpstein  

4. Fused Glass Bracelet by Kessler Craftsman  

5. Geometric Chevron Cuff by Susan Renee Designs  

6. Blossom Bracelet by Black Moth Studio

7. Brambling Vines Necklace by Jennie Claire  

8. Woodgrain Ring by f. is for frank  

9. Gears Necklace by Freeforged Jewelry  

(Discoveries by Emily of Fuzzy Muffins.)  

We're Having a Halloween Costume Contest!

Etsy Dallas wants to see your ghouls and goblins! Post a photo on the Etsy Dallas Facebook Page to enter our Halloween Costume Photo Contest. 

One lucky winner will win all of these fabulous Fall themed handmade items:

Owl Alphabet Print from MereDesigns

YeeHaw Kitty Print from Dowdy Studio

Trick or Treat Bobby Pins from La Alicia

Candy Sprinkle Necklace from Maggie May I

Must. Have. Brains. Shea Butter Soap Set from The Pig and The Peacock


We want to see your creativity and fantasmagoria! You've got until Friday, November the 2nd at 3:00 PM CST to enter.

Shop Feature: Maggie May I

Today's spotlight focus is on Maggie May I!  Maggie Younkin is a mixed-media collage artist out of North Richland Hills specializing in jewelry made from repurposed game pieces.


Maggie says she had been trying for years to implement family game night at her house. But since no one wanted to join her she turned to the next best thing - jewelry.   She uses repurposed dominos, found objects and game pieces to create the most amazing pendant necklaces and keychains.

pendant made from vintage anagram - $8.50

twin mustache pendant made from repurposed domino - $15

bicycle necklace from recycled checker - $15

bird key recycled domino pendant - $18

candy sprinkle pendant - $10

Visit Maggie at the Spring Bash next week!

Daily Discovery: Sunshine Inspired Happiness

The 4th Annual Etsy Dallas Spring Bash is just a few weeks away! We're beyond excited to share a few of our members' products that have us in the mood for some springy sunshine. Be sure to join us on May 5th to see these sellers and many many more!

1. Small Bicycle Necklace, by Maggie May I 

2. Hand Carved Poster - Good Day, by Honeycomb Print Shop 

3. Cherry Dot Bloomers, by Three Yellow Starfish 

4. Two Butterfly Clips - You Pick Color, by Silla Soup 

5. Sweetest First Easter Basket, Crochet, by Modest Ambition

6. Hello Day - 8.5x11 print, by Dowdy Studio 

7. Handmade Shea Butter Soap - Lavendar Mint, by The Pig and the Peacock 

8. E is for Egg Alphabet Art Print, by Paperfingers 

9. Red Iridescent Dragonfly Pendant, by Kessler Craftsman 

This sunshine inspired happiness brought to you today by Christina from Paperfingers.

Weekend Guide: October 21 + 22 + 23

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

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

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! 

Weekend Guide: September 24 + 25

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 

Weekend Guide August 20 + 21

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

Weekend Guide May 26 - 29

IndieGenius New Arrivals Party

Date: Thursday, May 26th

Time: 6-9pm

Location: Indie Genius 409 N. Zang Dallas TX 75208

Cost: Free

More Info: http://tinyurl.com/3tma8ex

Etsy Dallas Members Participating: bonny beads, Dowdy Studio, maggie may i, Regal Cottage, ReGeared

Dowdy Studio Wagon at Smoke for Barefoot at the Belmont

Date: Thursday, May 26th

Time: 7-10pm
Location: Smoke Parking Lot, 901 Ft.Worth Ave. Dallas, TX 75208

Cost: Tickets are $15 for KXT members, and $20 for non-members

More Info: http://kxt.org/barefoot/, Smoke Restaurant: http://www.smokerestaurant.com/

Etsy Dallas Member Participating: Dowdy Studio

Dowdy Studio Wagon at Bolsa Cafe

Date: Fri&Sat, May 27-28
Time: 11am-10pm both days
Location: Bolsa Cafe Parking Lot, 614 West Davis, Dallas TX 75208
Cost: Free

More Info: http://www.bolsadallas.com/

Etsy Dallas Member Participating: Dowdy Studio

Artfest at Cityarts

Date: Friday, May 27, Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29
Time: Friday 7-10pm, Saturday 11-10, Sunday 12-6
Location: Fair Park
Cost: Free

More Info: http://www.cityartsfestival.com

Etsy Dallas Members Participating: Both Hands Studio, Kessler Craftsman