2016 Membership Drive

Hooray! It's time for our annual membership drive!

If you have a handmade Etsy shop in the immediate Dallas area and want to build your business while having tons of fun with local artists, apply now at http://etsydallas.com!

Applications are open for two weeks, January 15th through January 31st, and then, they will close for the entire year.

Why become a member?

• Be a part of a really supportive team of fellow Etsy shop owners
• You can help spread the word about the handmade movement and get involved with your community
• We know how to party (have you been to one of our Bashes?)

Hello My Name is....Vote for Your Favorite Name Tag Contest

Well, hellooo there, Etsy Dallas blog readers! Last weekend the Etsy Dallas team got together for our Annual Membership Event, and we decided to include you in on a little friendly competition. We each were asked to create a handmade name tag to represent our shop. We need your help to decide which is the Official Best Name Tag. 

Please take a look at all of the gorgeous entries and post your vote below in the comments or on Twitter with the hashtag #EtsyDallasWinner. There will be two lucky winners of this competition: one for the winner of the Official Best Name Tag title and one random voter. The prizes up for grabs are a $10 gift card to a local establishment (such as, Starbucks, Target, Whole Foods, or Barnes & Noble) for the Best Name Tag and $10 in Spring Bash Bucks for the luckiest voter. 

Kelly from Local Honey

Brandon from Honeycomb Print Shop

Rori from Made by Rori

Anne from Modest Ambition

Jeff and Laura from Butter Design Lab

Mere from Mere Designs

Silla from Silla Soup

Lynn from Both Hands Studio

Esther from estieMade

David from Ferrochie

Sabrina and Jenny from The Pig and The Peacock

Christina from Midnight Snack

Maggie from maggiemayi

Yony from YLKphotography

Cyndy and Randy from Yellow Bug Boutique

Kate from K8Made

Rachel from ReGEARED

Stephanie from 3dot4

Emilie from Gildem

Scott from Black Heart Laboratory

Traci from ArtTdolls

Jonathan from Napkin Art Studios

Dylan from Dowdy Studio

Pamela from Dowdy Studio

Jenni from Jenni20 Designs

Regina from Regal Cottage

Maryum from Pamplemousse1983

Christie from Christie Cone Ceramics

Decisions, decisions...Which one will you choose?  

One vote per person please. Voting ends March 15, 2012.

Member Spotlight: Signifying Not

Merbaby Illustration - $20

Magical, creepy, beautiful and mysterious: those are the words that pop into my mind when I look at the amazing work of Signifying Not. Summer's gorgeous illustrations are not only available as prints, but t-shirts, accessories and cool gifts. Read on as Summer Ortiz answers a few of our questions...

ED: How did you get started selling your art?

SO: I had taught myself to screen print and had been making shirts for myself and friends since high school. People had been encouraging me for years to sell the shirts, but I never took their advice until last January when I had a little bit of extra cash and took the plunge into running my own business.

Centaur Gentleman Tee - $25

ED: What kind of products do you sell, and what materials do you work with?

SO: Clothing, prints, magnets, plush creatures, really anything we have the time and imagination to create. Work with all kinds of materials, but mainly tees and paper.

ED: What are your future plans for Signifying Not?

SO: We are always expanding and creating new things, but this year I am hoping to have some new tee designs and think of some new ways to display our designs - more prints, bags, etc. We are also looking to expand and sell our wares in more shops around Dallas and possibly elsewhere.

ED: What are you most inspired by?

SO: I am inspired by all things weird/odd/strange - Victorian traditions and fashion, unusual historical figures and events, wunderkammers, fairy tales (original versions), literature, vintage illustrations and prints.

Chang and Eng Paper Dolls - $10

Temporary Tattoos - $4.50

Beheaded Medal - $15

Summer lives in North Deep Ellum with a chihuahua named Oliver, and works as a designer for the Texas Woman's University. You can find her products on Etsy as well as Dolly Python.

www.signifyingnot.com

www.twitter.com/signifyingnot

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128349920536315

Member Spotlight: Karma Crochet

Patricia of Karma Crochet is one of the most prolific crafters you'll ever meet... just check out the amount of items up for sale in her etsy shop! From cozy blankets and scarves, to jewelry, notepads and magnets, Patricia offers something for everyone.

Navy Coffee Sleeve

Set of three dishcloths

Bow Scarf in Kelly Green

She says she's been knitting and crocheting for as long as she can remember, and began selling what she was already making in 2008. Not only is she an avid crafter, she also works full time as a tech and support manager. After her her work day is over, she heads home to start her crafting. Patricia says, "My cat , Sam appreciates that I stay home and provide him with hours of entertainment with the supplies. Sam loves to play with my measuring tape. He thinks he's helping me!"

Matchbook Notepads

Pinback Buttons

Find lots more of Patricia's unique handmade goods online at karmacrochet.etsy.com, as well as at the Trinity Audubon Center. Happy shopping!

Weekly Blog Walk!

Bee Things is being featured on The Working Proof. Their lovely animal themed print benefits the Jane Goodall Institute, here's the post!

For tips on marketing and pricing your craft, visit Tefi's blog.

Hi Fi Jewelry is making their debut in several new locations, even Berlin!

If you are looking for some studio inspiration, the Ruffly Owl shared some really fabulous and practical creative spaces.

Dowdy Studio is having a “big, huge sale for awesome people!” Be sure to check it out!

And, Napkin Art Studio gave us a sneak peek and some behind the scenes info on his new book, “We Are Modern."

Thanks for blog walking with us! Enjoy the beautiful weekend!

Ain't No Party Like a Crafty Deco Party!

It's pretty well known that the Etsy Dallas members like to party... we even make our craft shows into parties, you know? Each spring and fall right before the Spring Bash and Jingle Bash, we gather at Larry's house & home studio to put decorations together for the event. Larry lets us craft until the floor is covered in tissue scraps, yarn, and at least one person is literally wearing a glass of wine.

This year was no different. Our members got together with some of our guest artists and a few of the best volunteers on the face of the planet to make enough tissue pom poms to fill a house and get our free Make&Take craft table completely stocked for all your DIY desires. Fun was had by all and no one lost any fingers in the antique paper cutter. I'd call that a success!









We hope you'll come party with us at the Spring Bash and enjoy our handmade decorations. Stay tuned to hear more about the DIY crafts we've prepared for you to do at the Make & Take table!

Etsy Dallas Weekend Guide: March 12 + 13

Dowdy Studio Wagon Debuts @ Gypsy Wagon's Handmade Market

Artists and married couple, Dylan and Pamela Dowdy, will reveal their custom-built mobile art shop dubbed the Dowdy Studio Wagon where shoppers can find a variety of one-of-a-kind handmade art lining the shelves. Visitors will receive a free Dowdy Studio Grand Opening T-Shirt (while supplies last). Come be the first to see the exciting and innovative Dowdy Studio Wagon!

Date: Saturday, March 12
Time: 10am-6pm
Where: Gyspy Wagon, 5211 Bonita @ Henderson Ave
Participating Etsy Dallas Members: Dowdy Studio, 2nju
Cost: FREE!!


White Rock Local Market

Date: Saturday, March 12
Time: 8am-1pm
Where: The Green Spot, 702 N. Bucker
Participating Etsy Dallas Member: La Alicia
Cost: FREE!



3rd Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling

Date: Saturday, March 12 + Sunday, March 13
Time: 9am-4pm (Sat), 11am-4pm (Sun)
Where: Poultry Barn, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Ft. Worth
Participating Etsy Dallas Members: Harrilu, maggie may i, childsPLAYdesign, and For the Love of Joy,
Cost: FREE!


posted by Stephanie a.k.a. tefi