Etsy Houston Street Team

Pop Shop Houston: Indie Craft Fair, Art, and Music Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Bly & Melanie Fritzsche) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:54:00 +0000

It's coming up so soon! May 11th and 12th are right around the corner.

https://www.facebook.com/events/280459912068362/

We hope to see you there!

Say goodbye to Sunshine and Hello to Twinkle Lights!

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Bly & Melanie Fritzsche) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:02:00 +0000

After April 21st from noon to six, The Folk Market is going to change to a night program to beat the summer heat. Come say goodbye to gorgeous weather by hula hooping, eating an ice cream by Fat Cat Creamery, and listening to some awesome records. This month we have another round of great giveaways to the first few people that attend. We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/630345550316132/

How to Raise Funds for Art & Science Projects

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Bly & Melanie Fritzsche) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:27:00 +0000

TXRX founder & Houston Mini Maker Faire founder Jacob Shiach is hosting a workshop Wednesday on how to raise funds via kickstarter and similar programs. It's $10 or pay what you can.
https://www.facebook.com/events/155055167995772/

Looking for opportunities?

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Bly & Melanie Fritzsche) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:21:00 +0000

This event is looking for vendors!

https://www.facebook.com/events/182308515251156/?fref=ts

Pretty Little Things and Hello Lucky Craftacular April 13th!

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany Bly & Melanie Fritzsche) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:22:00 +0000

The Heights is going to be a blast next Saturday with two indie craft, vintage, and design events! They are right down the street from each other so check out both.

Pretty Little Things: 10am to 4pm at Onion Creek!

https://www.facebook.com/events/504193986282643/

April Craftacular: noon to 4pm at Hello Lucky

https://www.facebook.com/events/304594476333795/

Applications to the Houston Etsy Team

noreply@blogger.com (Craft-O-Rama) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:57:00 +0000

If you have applied to the Houston Etsy Team, please excuse our delay in response. We are currently changing hands and lots of exciting things planned for the future. Brittany Bly is the new team leader and will get back to you as soon as she can. In the meantime, join the Etsy facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/443126935751222/

Houston Craft Calendar

noreply@blogger.com (Craft-O-Rama) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:27:00 +0000

Wanna know the skinny on Craft, Design, and other awesome events in Houston? Check this out!
http://houstoncraftcalendar.com/

Folk Market at AvantGarden March 17th!

noreply@blogger.com (Craft-O-Rama) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:27:00 +0000

Don't miss the very special Folk Market at AvantGarden on Sunday March 17th. Bravado Spice Company is cooking up a special cocktail and food menu, the Houston Mini Maker Faire will have activities and engineering projects for guests to get the hands into, and Chloe Sunshine from NYC will be performing live.

The Folk Market at AvantGarden is a European style market of indie craft, art and design from noon to 6pm. A ridiculous amount of giveaways to the first and last few in attendance will happen at the event. Here is the total list of giveaways: a tree free journal from 1+2=Love, a leather cuff by Barking Bunny, 4 8x10 wood prints by Jessica Grundy, 4 8x10 prints by Chris Grundy, 4 prints and 4 pocket mirrors from Tiny Deer Studio, 4 bottles of Bravado Spice marinades, 1 pack of organic healthy dog treats by Doggiee Snack Bar, 4 goodie bags courtesy of Lisa Chow, a men's t shirt from .506, a slim leather card wallet and a heavy duty lanyard by ML Leather, and 3 pots of Minx lip color from X.

BE THERE MARCH 17TH!
The Folk Market at AvantGarden
Every third Sunday of the Month
411 Westheimer St. 77006

Houston Etsy Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Craft-O-Rama) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:03:00 +0000

The next Houston Etsy meeting will take place this Thursday March 7th at 7pm at AvantGarden (411 Westheimer Houston 77006)! See you there.

Folk Market at AvantGarden next Sunday February 17th

noreply@blogger.com (Craft-O-Rama) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:22:00 +0000

Event Page!

Facebook

Join Pop Shop Houston, The Reverberation DJs and AvantGarden February 17th at The Folk Market, a monthly Indie Craft & Design Fair. This event takes place every third Sunday from 12 to 6 pm at the lovely patio bar AvantGarden. Shopping will be outdoors when the weather is gorgeous and indoors on the second floor when the weather is dreary.

There are lots of choices for tasty treats including Pi Pizza, Melange Crepes, Juice Girl, Fat Cat Creamery and Tacos Paloma. Special afternoon cocktails like Bloody Marys and Sangria are served by AvantGarden along with non alcoholic treats like fresh lemonade and french pressed coffee.

The artists, makers and sellers on February 17th are: Nan Edwards Collection, Tiny Deer Studio, Pop Shop Houston, Dear Cormorant, Allison Currie, Recordmoney, Olmox Design, Forgotten Arts Clothing, Mark Nasso Design, Cacao & Cardamom, Lotti, Tin Roof Soap Co., Sam Wish, 1 + 2 = Love, Santeria by Joel, and Orange is the Sun. Participating makers change every month.

Etsy Houston Meeting Thursday March 7 at 7pm

noreply@blogger.com (Craft-O-Rama) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:08:00 +0000

Our new logo created by Eric Castorena
The group is changing hands
and will have a meeting Thursday March 7 at 7pm
AvantGarden 411 Westheimer 77006
Like us on Facebook
Join the Group

Austin Craft Riot

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:38:00 +0000

If you are in the Austin area this weekend, you should definitely come out and support our sister organization, Austin Craft Riot :)

metalsmithing with reigruche studio

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:34:00 +0000

reigruche studio

giveaway winner :)

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:31:00 +0000

CONGRATS taryn!! Make sure to contact us with your shipping information :)

Craft Party Materials

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:59:00 +0000

The party date is approaching!

There is yummy food to be had, and fun stations for craftiness!

Station ONE

Pom Pom Monsters!!

Materials:

-Pompoms

-Googly eyes

-Felt

-Glitter

-Glue

-Scissors

*materials will be sold for $1*

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Station TWO

Tissue Paper Pom Poms

Materials:

-Tissue Paper

17″ x 30″ for Medium Pom-Poms

20″ x 30″ for large Pom-Poms

8-11 Sheets per Pom-Pom Ball

(the more sheets, the fuller the ball)

-24 gauge floral or craft wire

-Monofilament or string for hanging

-Scissors

*materials will be available*

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Station THREE

Handmade Earrings :)

Materials:

will be sold for $2

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Please stop by and make a craft or two, or just mingle with the Etsy Houston crown and friends.

Bring as many friends as you like.

See you there!

p.s. don't forget to enter the giveaway before Sunday :)

giveaway #2!

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:44:00 +0000

okay so this tradition hasn't exactly gone as planned!

our next giveaway is brought to you by grrfeisty :)

You get a feisty little coin pouch, aaaand
a Professor Fancy Fox keychain :)

This giveaway is only open to U.S. residents - sorry!

but you don't have to be an Etsy Houston member.

The only thing you need to do is leave a comment :)

[make sure to include your email address!]

EXTRA entries!

1. TWEET about our giveaway and make sure you mention "@etsyhouston"

2. Follow etsyhouston on twitter

3. blog the giveaway

4. Mention the giveaway on Facebook.

5. "Like" Etsy Houston on Facebook

6. Follow the Etsy Houston Blog.

Be sure to leave a comment for each extra entry :)

Entries will be accepted until Sunday, June 12th, at 11:59pm.

GOOD LUCK!! :)

p.s. stay tuned for craft party updates!

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:31:00 +0000

lisa chow :)

CRAFT PARTY 2K11 :)

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Mon, 30 May 2011 03:06:00 +0000

Last year, Etsy Houston threw one of the biggest craft parties in the nation! :)

Join us this year, on June 10th, for our 2nd annual Etsy Craft Party!

This year you can find us at Kitchen Incubator in downtown Houston at 7pm.

Stay tuned for more information!

^click to get to the meetup site!^

Austin Bound!

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Fri, 20 May 2011 06:28:00 +0000

There is a handful of Houston folk heading out to Renegade Handmade this weekend.

It'd be swell if you could join us ;)

Renegade Handmade in AUSTIN

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:36:00 +0000

If you aren't planning on attending Renegade Handmade in Austin, TX this year, might I suggest you change your mind? :)

I was in attendance last year and had an absolute blast! Along with meeting some bloggers I follow, I bought so many gifts for my friends&family [and of course...myself!].

This year, there will be FOUR Etsy Houston members in attendance!

emilee rose designs and bbags [Renegade veteran!] will be sharing a booth.

Reigruchestudio and grrfeisty [me!] will also be sharing a booth.

Come check us out!

May 21st&22nd

winner winner morning star chik'n dinner

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:20:00 +0000

congrats to taryn!

using random.org we determined a winner from our latest giveaway.

thanks to gamiworks for donating -

stay tuned for our next one!! :D

etsy houston giveaway by gamiworks!

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:52:00 +0000

etsy houston is proud to announce the start of a slew of monthly giveaways!

kicking off our new tradition is erin of gamiworks :)

Erin is offering your choice of Zen Pendant of choice with personalized engraving.

This giveaway is only open to U.S. residents - sorry!

1. Follow the Etsy Houston Blog

2. Leave a comment stating your favorite Zen Pendent

EXTRA entries!

1. TWEET about our giveaway and make sure you mention "@etsyhouston"

2. Follow etsyhouston on twitter

3. blog the giveaway

4. Mention the giveaway on Facebook.

5. "Like" Etsy Houston on Facebook

Be sure to leave a comment for each extra entry :)

Entries will be accepted until Sunday, March 13th, at 11:59pm.

GOOD LUCK!! :)

new blog look ;)

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:06:00 +0000

thanks to emily hall's fabulous logo skillzzz, i was able to revamp the blog. woohoo! check us out!

AND her awesome design made it on to our biz cards as well :D

now go give emily a virtual pat on the back :D

hooray!

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:54:00 +0000

Saturday night's event was so much fun!

starting from the back left: andria, emily, valerie, sally.

front row: alejandra, roxy

Can you spot the etsy houston logo? ;)

Sally's valentine's garlands were such a hit!

And Cindy stopped by to help as well. :)

Andria, Emily, and I manned the bar area

[with a LOT of help from a couple of very kind Lawndale Art Center Employees!]

If you came by for a beer you probably met us ;)

Handmade Nation was such an inspirational documentary! I'm not gonna lie - it was my first time watching it. The film was amazingly informative as well as hilarious :)

I think there were about 200 people...I know the chairs filled up and there were loads of folks standing around watching. The wall on the right of the photo below was completely lined with people once the documentary started.

Thanks to everyone that stopped by. I really hope we have more opportunities to volunteer at events like this :)

Find out about more events hosted by the Houston Center of Contemporary Craft

as well as the Lawndale Art Center.

kickin' off 2011!

noreply@blogger.com (grrfeisty) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:26:00 +0000

In case you missed the previous post, a bunch of us from Etsy Houston will be volunteering at an amazing [and FREE!] event located at the Lawndale Art Center and hosted by the
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.

Please join us Saturday, January 22nd, at 6pm at the Lawndale Art Center for some free St. Arnold's, our super awesome Valentine's Day garland DIY by Sally,
and a Handmade Nation book sale!

At 7pm the movie will play [about 1 hour] followered by a gallery talk by Jenine Bressner, an artist featured in Handmade Nation.

Please repost and share information about this event. We'd absolutely love to see your lovely faces there! :)