It seems as though the handmade movement is finally getting popular around town, and that it's having an impact on the business world. Here is an article talking about Etsy in general and mentions two of our members, Ruth of elsol.etsy.com and Brandy of blinkdesign.etsy.com.
Saturday, May 30
Friday, May 15
BUST Magazine's Spring Fling Craftacular
Everything is coming up roses in 2009, BUST Magazine's Spring Fling Craftacular is on its way and is happening in Brooklyn, NY!
Save a dance for us and 50 of the best indie designers and crafters from across the nation at our Spring Fling Craftacular. It gets even better, it’s Garden Party themed!
While shopping, sip on spring-y cocktails and nosh on pierogies, learn about guerilla gardening, how to grow your own food and supporting local farms. Get your groove on with rockin’ DJs, while you curtsey around in dainty white tea-time gloves and twirl around the garden of crafty delights. A $2 admission gets you into the Garden Party, and also gives you a chance to win the BUST spectacular Craftacular raffle featuring a special Singer Quilting machine! BUST is literally growing green and showing you how to host a true Garden Party in style. So be sure to don your gardening gloves, your snazziest straw hat and flirtiest floral skirt, and we’ll see you at the Spring Fling!
Independently owned and operated, BUST Magazine has been a leader in the crafting movement since 1993. Now in its 15th year, BUST continues to support and influence the handmade revolution though constant editorial coverage, sponsorships, and events such as the BUST Craftacular. Always on the cutting-edge, BUST is a revered and trusted authority in the DIY and crafting community.
The Warsaw is located at 261 Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn NY, not far from the Beford Avenue L stop. BUST Magazine’s Spring Fling Craftacular will take place 12:00 PM – 7:00PM on May 17th. Your entry ticket also gives you a shot at winning a BUST-load of booty in the Craftacular Raffle.
Wednesday, May 13
Etsy Dallas Spring Bash Craft Show!
Our friends up in Dallas are going to be hosing a sweet party on Saturday, May 16th. There will be over 50 different artists, crafters and designers to fulfill your every whim. There will be a raffle and gift bags for the first 50 shoppers, too! They're even going to have some awesome Make & Take crafts and a Food Drive.
Visit Etsy Dallas's website for more details, directions to the place, and to see the cool stuff that they have to offer. http://etsydallas.com/
Saturday, May 9
Haute Pink Bazaar! June 23!
June 23 is National Pink Day, and the Alamo City Etsy Team is celebrating in style! We will be hosting our first Trunk Show and Silent Auction to benefit local Breast Cancer charities. The Bazaar will kick off at 7pm and run late. Come out and enjoy a dazzling array of locally made goods, music, wine and hors d'voures.
Edited to Add: Exciting News! Our event will be benefiting the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation. The money will help uninsured or otherwise unqualified women get the mammograms, ultrasounds and biopsies that can save their lives. We are so excited and are looking forward to be working with them.
Wednesday, May 6
"The Missing Link" - Review on B.link
A write-up on B.link will be featured in this week's edition of the San Antonio Current. Pick up a copy begining on May 6, 2009 or click on the link to read the review:
The Alamo City Etsy Street team is one of the last things mentioned in the article.
Saturday, May 2
Team Meeting Tonight!
We're having our monthly local meeting today, May 2nd, at 2:00pm at El Sol Studios.
This meeting will be discussing our upcoming events. We will talk about our upcoming Trunk Show and the DIY Factory. Feel free to bring business cards and network with other members of our new team. There will be brownies and a door prize. If you have a donation for the team shop, bring it with you.
There are big plans being made and a couple of big announcements, so I hope to see you there!
Friday, May 1
Pedal on down to Pedicab!
On Friday May 1st, Pedicab Bar and Grill is opening in Southtown San Antonio! Geminita from our Team is going to be presenting two brand new paintings, Feather & Leaf and Venusian Lobster. Come on out and catch some awesome music and art and celebrate First Friday in style at Pedicab!
Check out Geminita and more of her art at Glue and on Etsy.
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