Our June Meeting: Celebrate Etsy's Birthday with Us!

Hi Team - I'm really excited to announce our June team event. Etsy is celebrating its birthday on June 18th and is asking for help to coordinate a world-wide craft party that day. Even though Etsy didn't give me anything for my birthday last year, I'm a forgiving gal, and would be happy to oblige.

So let's get together on June 18th and craft! The event will be on Friday night from 6:30 to 9:00 (or later, if you are a real party animal), come and go as you please. It will be held at a private home and we will be using both indoor and outdoor space. If you'd like to bring your camp chair, it would be appreciated for outdoor seating. Also, if you find yourself in a crunch and need to bring your kids, there is a playroom with a DVD player and a large yard with a sandbox.  The address is 330 E. Rancho Dr., Henderson NV  89015.  Yes, this is the Rancho Drive in HENDERSON, not Las Vegas.  It's close to the intersection of highway 95 and 215.  Click the RSVP link for a map.

Also, here's a blurb from Etsy about the event:

Etsy and the party sponsors will send a giant box of Etsy promos, coupons and gift certificates, supplies, and surprises from our amazing sponsors to the top 50 locations with the most RSVPs using Meetup Everywhere. We'll announce the top 50 on June 7, so get a move on!

 In order to RSVP and get counted by Etsy (so we can win free stuff!) please click here and then click the big, red "I'm Interested" button.  You'll need to create a free account at Meetup Everywhere account or use your Facebook i.d. to log on.  Unless you have a Meetup Everywhere or Facebook account, you cannot RSVP.  But the Meetup Everywhere account is free and easy to set up.

We can decide on a group craft, or you can bring your own craft to work on.  But let's at least set the date and start getting excited about our first party!  Let's hear your ideas in the comments section about ideas for a group craft.  Maybe it could be something we could sell in our Team Etsy shop for fundraising? Or a charity item?  Or anything!  Also, we don't all have to do the same thing.  So what say ye?  RSVP through the link if you can come - hopefully we can win free stuff from Etsy by getting a lot of RSVPs!

Hello...

Hi everyone, I'm Crystal from Twiddlebugz Designz.  I'm excited to be part of this team promoting crafts in Vegas, and each other. I've grown up in Las Vegas, raised my kids here, and seen so much growth it's unreal...but the crafting community, well...I'm super excited to see anything crafty happening around here. 

I'm married to my high school sweetheart, we've got 2 boys and a daughter in law. I live to craft...I swear it's in my DNA.  I've taught craft classes 18 of the last 25 years (Tole painting, sewing, general crafts, and more).  I've participated in craft shows for 25 years and even organized a few.  I work holidays and a few weddings at a florist shop.

My husband and I have spent 17 years in the Scouting program with our boys, it's so rewarding and touches many lives in a positive way.  We've now started a BBQ team and look forward to our first competition in July in Arizona.  (TrailhoundSmokers.Blogspot.com)

My Etsy shop is Twiddlebugz.  Please come by and visit, heart me, and add me to your favorites.  I look forward to meeting many of you at upcoming meetings...sorry about missing the first one.

Happy crafting everyone!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend from circlelinestudio

I just wanted to take a minute and introduce myself. My name is Connie, I'm the wife to a great husband, mom to three incredible kids, owner of circlelinestudio vinyl wall decals, the sole graphics technician, production manager, the marketing director and ceo. I'm the family chauffeur, housekeeper, maid and chef (I'm using the term chef in very loose terms).

I started circlelinestudio and have loved every minute since I began the process.

Hello,

I would like to give a discount like we talked about at the meeting for any one that is a member of the Handmade in Vegas Group. It will be 10% off total order. So if u place an order, convo. me first and I will list a separate total for you. Like when anyone places a special order on Etsy. Of course, no shipping t...oo. This will be for the whole summer months. Need to keep squeaky clean with Soap!!!
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Kathy
www.aangels.etsy.com

Resort at Mount Charleston Web Address

Hi everyone,
Some of you have told me that you have never been to Mount Charleston, so I have included the address of the Resort at Mount Charleston's web page where our August crafts fair will be held. You can go there and look at the pictures so you will have an idea of what it looks like!!! Usually, for outdoor events, they use the lower parking area. They also have two upper parking areas and parking on the street.
Here is their web address:http://www.mtcharlestonresort.com/

MEMORIAL WEEK-END DISCOUNT FOR MADE IN VEGAS TEAM IN MY FABRIC SHOP!

Fabric ala Carte

This is a last minute idea...
But I will give any Handmade In Vegas Team member
10% off of your total purchase,
starting now thru Monday 5/31 (til 12midnight 5/31).
Everything included, except S&H.
To get this discount, you must be shown on the team list on the team blog.
You must convo me from my shop, Fabric ala Carte, with your choices, and I will create a custom listing for you.

We're in the Newspaper!

Someone just sent me this - somehow I didn't know about this article in The View News that ran on May 25th. Kind of a weird reference to us at the end of an article, but hey, it's press!

http://www.viewnews.com/2010/VIEW-May-25-Tue-2010/North/36026197.html

I have a thing for sushi..

I just finished these sushi trays last night. Just wanted to show you guys because I thought they looked really cute. The last one is actually not sushi..its a fishcake, Narutomaki. I also made a new eye shadow. I should be putting that one up in my etsy soon. It's called "Marla Singer"...I got some inspiration while watching fight club=) I haven't even taken a picture of it yet, unfortunately. But I hope you ladies like it=D And thanks for reading!!

Until another day..

Ashlee

Bad Habit Gifts & More

Love Hurts Sometimes - digital illustration

LOVE HURTS SOMETIMES - ain't that the truth!

Hi, everyone, I'm back in Vegas!  It's been crazy going back and forth from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, but that's been my life lately.  I'd like to participate in the next event there is here in Vegas and get to know you all. Sorry I missed out on the last one.  I took a little break from fusing glass jewelry and decided to do a little sketching today. Here's my newest posting on Etsy, which is something I haven't tried listing before.  Just felt like drawing today and this is what I came up with, which is just how I've been feeling lately.

Have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day!

Mount Charleston Fair Offically Approved by the Hotel

I just got an e-mail from the hotel's event coordinator that our show has been approved and scheduled for August 8th. So, now anyone who wants to participate and/or help in the planning who hasn't already e-mailed me needs to do so. I am not asking for official commitment right now, but I'd like to have an idea how many of us will possibly be there so I can tell the hotel. I know it seems like a long way off, but things catch up sooner than we expect!!!So far, there are about 22 people interested in being in the show, so anyone else, please let me know if you are interested. I need to start planning ASAP.
My e-mail is nevadawoods@hotmail.com. Thanks everyone. I hope we can make this a great event.

hey, ya'll!

in case you're not familiar with "ya'll," that's southern-speak for "you guys!"

i just wanted to take a second and introduce myself:

hi! i'm shelley, and this is me, on a little fishing trip

in my home-state of georgia last month...fun!

i just moved to vegas last summer and have to admit i'm kinda liking it - and especially liking this vibrant and active etsy team and all the hard work that's being put into it! i was a full time crafter for the past 7 years while living in atlanta...

my booth at atlanta's inman park festival (2008)...

i make accessories from anything antique, and also sell the supplies that i use to make my vintage finery:

i made these rings from antique brooches i discovered in one of the vegas antique stores i haunt :)

so...hello, and it's so nice to cyber-meet everyone!

Treasury West Slot Open

If you want to create a treasury there are about 25 open slots right now at this link!

New Treasury

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4bffec17cd968eefd26771f2/summer-colors

First time I have tried to do this and hope it worked! Put together fun summer colors from our Team!

Kathy
www.aangels.etsy.com

New creations.....Sex in the City 2 inspired

Hi Etsy Vegas, I am amazed and happy at all of the Etsy shops here in Vegas and Henderson! I am a Henderson gal so I look forward to any meet ups in this part of town. I went to the

Farmers Market yesterday on Water Street, it was basically a DUD! About a dozen vendors and not much else to say.

I was so excited on my newest creations...I thought I'd share. Here are my Sex in the City inspired CUFF Diva bracelets...I'd love to know what anyone thinks:)

Fresh 52 Farmers Market Update

Adrift Art Studio will be making our first foray as a vendor into the Farmer's Market Scene this weekend.
Saturday at Roadhouse Farmers Market from 9am to 1Pm - 2100 N Boulder Hwy on the corner of Boulder Hwy & Sunset in Henderson
Sunday at Fresh 52 Farmers Market from 8:30am to 1:30pm - Sansone Park Place
9480 S. Eastern
Las Vegas, NV 89123

Please come out and cheer us on!


If any of you have been considering becoming a vendor at the new Fresh 52 Farmer's Market, please contact Carrie at
info@fresh52.com

The following is a copy of an email sent by Carrie of Fresh 52 Farmer's Market,

"I wanted to let all of you know that there is a press release going out this week. I was interviewed today. Interested Media could be there this weekend or next for sure. As well as covering the grand opening. If you know of any other vendor that might be interested in the events from now until June 20th, please send them my way. The more vendors we have for them to cover, the better. I am open to those looking to promote their business as well, especially in the health field. Non Profit organizations, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, face painters,Balloon animals, volunteers for our kids crafting area, children entertainers, and others....Send them my direction please. I would like to make it great!"

WestSide Meetup

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Monthy West Side MeetUp

Starbucks @ 215 & Flamingo
9701 W Flamingo
Las Vegas, NV 89117 US




West Side ~ Lets get to know each other! (West Side Location, but EVERYONE is welcome to join in on the fun!!)

First Wednesday of the
EVERY month from 5:30pm-7pm lets have a little meet up. Hopefully this location is convenient for everyone and the time works with most people. Stop by for a quick drink or stay the whole time and make some new friends.

For the first meet up, lets get to know each other! (In future months we can use our time for other things, crafting, tutorials, helping each other for upcoming events, etc)

For this meetup lets have a little Supply Swap! Please bring a couple of extra supplies so we can swap around with each other. (Just a suggestion but you do NOT have to bring anything.)

I look forward to drinking some coffee and sharing some craft stories with you all. Please RSVP (click the Title it is linked to an EVITE add your name and RSVP) or add a comment here and RSVP. Thanks!!!!

Mount Charleston Fair Still in the Works

I am waiting to hear back from the events coordinator for the Mount Charleston Fair in August. She just has to okay the date with the general manager. Sarah found out that we have to have a promoter's license and a multi-vendor's license to do this, so the fee from participants will most likely be at least $50.
Does anyone know any good ways to advertise?
I really need a head count, so PLEASE e-mail me at http://www.nevadawoods@hotmail.com to tell me if you are truly interested in participating or if you have any ideas. Those of you who filled out the form at the meeting need not e-mail me.
Once I have all the details, I will post here on the Blog and will also be contacting those who are interested. I think this is a great opportunity!!!! Let's make it work so we can do this annually. Remember, the Boulder City Art in the Park started small. Look at it now!!!!!

Tag Change ... AGAIN "MadeinVegas Team"

So I've got the graphics going on our sites for our new Team Name, "Handmade in Vegas." Now we all get to do the fun job of taking our our old tag, "etsydoesvegas team" and putting in the new one instead, "madeinvegas team." I would have done "handmadeinvegas team," but there is an 18 character limit on team tags.

So everyone, start your engines, and get tagging: "Madeinvegas team"

Isn't this fun? Maybe after you are done we'll change it again since you're getting so good at this!

I need to reiterate how important tagging is.  This is how local Vegas shoppers will find you.  It's a pain, but trust me, it's worth it.  I've also created some new images you can use in your extra photo slots on your items listings as well as buttons you can display on your blog and link to our website. Again, feel free to make your own buttons that might go better with your shop or sense of style.

Contest Committee

Hi All!

You already know me as Katie from Peachy & Pip. Now, I'd like to introduce myself to you as Katie, Contest Committee Head. I'm really excited to be a part of this and excited to see what each new contest brings!

First: WOW! We've already received some great entries for our first team contest! Choosing a winner from so much talent will not be easy.

Is anyone else still working on an entry? Or inspired to do something amazing based on our theme, Las Vegas? The deadline for all entries is June 3rd, and we will announce the winner on June 6th. Sarah made a really cool stuffed dice for the winner! (I was going to include a picture of the dice, but blogger won't let me!)If you have any questions about the contest, please email me at peachyandpip@gmail.com.

I am still looking for more people interested in joining the contest committee. Eventually, I'd like to have a committee of 8-10 people from a diverse group of talents to judge each contest and choose contest themes. There will be at least one contest per month. I'd like to thank Natalie from Scrivener's Retreat for joining the committee and look forward to a few new committee members for next month! :)

Eventually, we'd like to offer bigger, better prizes, but we aren't there yet. Sarah made something really cool and I was wondering if anyone else is interested in donating something to the contest committee for the months ahead? Send me an email if you're interested. It would be much appreciated!

Have a great night, everyone!!

Katie

Las Vegas Crafters Guild

Sarah has asked me to blog about the LVCG. As a new member I don't have a lot of information. Rochelle may be able to give more information as I believe she's been a member for some time and is a past president.

Last night was only my second meeting. I was looking forward to it as there was a talk about craft table displays, an area I am really having trouble with. It did inspire me to really crack down. Bought some CD racks today at Goodwill that should work well, bought a couple of items from Nile Corp (for the last time, if you are considering purchasing from them please ask me about my not happy experience.)

I understand a past meeting had someone showing how to make lampwork beads so I'm VERY sad I miss that as someday I'd really like to learn that. Then again, maybe it's best I not be exposed to that, no time for new crafts and no room for new large items like a kiln.


They have a craft show coming up in June. It's a 2 day event with a central checkout and unless you have jewelry that tends to walk out the door, you only need to work a shift. Due to my work schedule I cannot attend so I haven't paid too much attention to the event. I do believe it is only for members, with booth and table prices being very reasonable. It's located at a church on Sahara and Cimmaron. They are working very hard at getting the word out and getting proper signage. Should be a great show!

The Guild meets the 4th Tuesday of the month (sound familar?) and one must be juried in to join. This can be done by showing up at 6:30 the day of the meeting or emailing pictures to the president, Mary Beth.

This is their website : http://www.lasvegascraftersguild.com/ and they also use Meetup to communicate.

Vegas Artists Guild Members?

There was someone at the meeting last night who said they were a member of the Vegas Artist's Guild but I can't remember who it was. Anyone remember? I'd like to get in touch with them.

Notes from Last Night's Meeting and ETSY GRANT!

What a fun night!  There were 50 people in attendance at last night's meeting and we covered a ton of topics pertaining to our team (which now has 181 members!)  Thank you to everyone who came to brainstorm with us.  Those of you unable to make it, feel free to add your two cents on the blog or discussion boards.  I'll try and go through some of the highlights:

Forgive My Shameless Self-Promotion

Hi everyone!  This is From Fragments To Furniture & Beyond (FFTFandB). I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the Etsy meeting last night.  I'll have to catch the next one.  I wanted some opinions on my Upcycled Spice Cabinet. I wish I would've taken some before and after shots.  You should have seen what it looked like when I picked it up from the thrift store. I liked the end result but would like some feedback. Thanks guys!

Mount Charleston August Crafts Fair

Hi everyone. I'm Robi Dunn from NevadaWoods and NevadaWoodswearables. It was great to meet so many of you last night at the meeting, and I'm so glad many of you are interested in participating in the upcoming fair. I haven't heard back yet if we can officially get that date, but I will post when I do.
For those of you who were unable to attend the meeting last night, we are holding a fair at the Resort on Mount Charleston (formerly the Mount Charleston Hotel---NOT the Lodge). It will be tentatively on August 8th. We figure the best time would be from 10am to 4pm. The fair will be held outdoors, so you will need to provide your own shade. If you don't have a table, the hotel will rent you a table and two chairs for $20.
The hotel is not charging us, but we figure the cost will be $35-$50 per vendor to cover advertising, renting porta potties, etc. This cost depends on how many participate. Right now, I have 21 people interested in participating. The more people who participate, the less the cost per vendor.
It is 30 degrees cooler up here (yes, I live here), and we have 1000's of people coming up here every weekend to escape the heat. Everyone who goes anywhere in Kyle Canyon has to pass the hotel, so I expect a lot of traffic. If this goes well, this could be an annual event.
If you are interested in attending, please e-mail ASAP at nevadawoods@hotmail.com. Also, I can use anyone's help and expertise as I am a novice at setting up any crafts fairs. Thanks to all of you who offered to help. I promise I will contacting you soon!!! :) Happy crafting.

First Team Meeting Tomorrow!

We have about 50 team members who have RSVPed for tomorrow's meeting (full details here).  There are a few things I wanted to bring up beforehand:

Go Green Vendors Wanted

I just found this on Craiglist today.  I know we've got a bunch of eco-conscious people in the group and a lot of "green" merchanidise so thought you all would be interested:

Go Green!

The Green Girl Music & Arts Festival seeks volunteers, vendors, speakers, community organizations, performers and sponsors. For more information: greengirlmusicfestival@yahoo.com
The festival takes place in October, date TBA.  Reply to roddy_belford@yahoo.com

Writing About Local Arts and Crafts

Hey everyone. I just got the news that I was excepted to write as the Henderson Arts and Crafts Examiner. What this means????
I will be able to follow any and all local things pertaining to Arts and Crafts. I will be covering artists, doing interviews, craft fairs, art shows, and anything else that is of interest in this field. I hope to be able to help promote everyone and everything Arts and Crafts in the Henderson, Las Vegas and surrounding areas. I will want to build a strong reader base and hope that all of you will help with this.

It will take a few days for them to get my web page set up with a bio and photo. When that is ready I will send a shout out here so everyone can read the articles. Promotion is what builds business and we are all looking to do that. This should be a great tool to help the Etsy Does Vegas Team if I can get the word out. Stay tuned here and I will post a link to the web site when they have it ready to write on.

Articles will be current, short bits of information posted to a nationwide Internet publisher, The Examiner. I will be publishing as often as possible. The more I write about all of you and the more readers I can get the better for everyone. I will include up and coming shows, directions, links and interviews that will be of interest to vendors as well as customers so be sure to share the post with all of your friends. I feel like this will grow in to a wonderful way to promote Arts and Crafts in Henderson, Las Vegas and all of South Nevada.

Regards,

Susan Crouch
Adrift Art Studio

Sampler Bag Giveaway!!

I'm giving away this Sampler Goody Bag! It contains 4 eye shadow samples: Strawberry Fields, White Widow, Lemon Snow Cone, Absinthe Green,( I thought they made a nice Summer collection) a lavender paper cupcake, and a striped donut.

How to enter:

There is more than one way to win the giveaway..but everyone entering needs to leave a comment on my blog with their email address so I can contact the winner. Now you can choose one of the following.

1. First, join my blog and become a member. Sign up for my newsletter. And invite as many friends as possible. For every friend you refer, have them comment me with your email address.

2. Follow my blog(at the bottom), become a member & sign up for my newsletter. Next, post a blog about your favorite item from my shop. BadHabitInc.etsy.com

3. Purchase $10 worth of items from my etsy.

Hi To Las Vegas Etsy Team

Hi - Oooo! Gifts is proud to be a part of the Las Vegas Etsy Team. We make a variety of Personalized Gifts. My husband and I are going to be traveling in our RV for the next 10 months so unfortunately I won't get to meet any of you until next year. However, I have a proposal for team members. I am going to add links to my main web site at: oooogifts.com and I would like anyone who would like their link placed on it to let me know and in return place oooogifts.com on yours. In addition, if in the next week if you would like to mail me (or we could arrange to meet someplace - we will be in Boulder City, Wed. June 2nd)and give me a few business cards (my husband won't let me carry a lot) I will be happy to post them in the RV parks that we go to. We will be going from CA to NY ( the southern route) by way of TX, Washington DC, and up the Eastern sea board! I hope to hear from you. My email is oooogifts@yahoo.com

Fuzzy Dice Creations Dollface Accessories

Hello Etsy Does Vegas Team!

My name is Tina and my shop is Fuzzy Dice Creations. I have a love for vintage and handmade accessories. I make everything from womens and girls hair bows, hair flowers, headbands, necklaces, earrings, purses to birthday and wedding cake toppers. I jump from craft to craft so most of my items are a one of a kind and every now and then I have a few vintage goodies for sale in my shop.

I love that we have a wide variety in our Etsy Does Vegas Team! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and supporting all of our Las Vegas shops!

My items are also for sale here in Las Vegas inside of Dead Mans Hand Tattoo Supply Shop and Stedfast Tattoo Parlor & Piercing. You can click the links below to view our shops.

Fuzzy Dice Creations Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/fuzzydicecreations

Dead Mans Hand Tattoo Supply Shop: http://www.deadmanstattoo.com/

Stedfast Tattoo Parlor Shop: http://www.myspace.com/stedfasttattooparlor

New items!

I wanted to share my new item with all of you. I have decided to make post cards as well as prints. I remember while in Germany when we would go to Museums I would always buy post cars of my favorite pantings to share with friends and family. it is much easier to share a painting that way then try to explain it. So here are some of mine.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/dragonflypoppy

Hello from Happy Til The Grave

My name is Kayla I am 19 years old and I run a business called Happy Til The Grave.I specialize in Dia De Los Muertos (day of the dead) inspired skulls as well as hair flowers and clay work.You can find my skulls at a shop in Las Vegas called Nothing But Skulls on flamingo and decatur. Other places you can see more of my work at is



You can click the picture and it should direct you to my shop.
Myspace :http://www.myspace.com/delorie



You can click the picture and it should direct you to my shop.
Etsy:http://www.etsy.com/people/happytilthegrave


I am so happy to be apart of this I wish I would have gone to the first art walk but I WILL be at the next one and ill be promoting it and everyone like crazy !

- Miss. Happy Til the Grave