Promoting Fair

Check it out...share the love!

Another one for the team

As you can see I am still at it. Please read it and share it anywhere you have a place to post a link. Send out some Etsy Team Love. What goes around comes around. Will be covering an update for Mt. Charleston so stay tuned for that one.

Our team and leader in "Desert Companion"

Positive press for our team and fearless leader has just hit the internet & is available in print FOR FREE at all Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf locations in the Vegas area!

That's right, Nevada Public Radio's cultural magazine "Desert Companion" just included a Handmade In Vegas/Sarah Flake blurb on page 11 online (on page 9 in the hard copy) that gives kudos to us all, and specifically promotes the web site and Aug 8 Mt Charleston craft fair!

The little piece is a sidebar to an even bigger article about local Etsians, spotlighting several Sin City sellers (page 20 online & 18 in print)!

The magazine is a bimonthly, so this issue will be on the stands for two whole months! Click here to see all the places you may pick one up: DesertCompanion.org

Go, team!
-Cybele
Proofreader for Desert Companion

finally get lucky in vegas!

don't forget - you have until 10 a.m. friday to enter for a chance to win a glamorous prize from my etsy store, mizzshelley's!

contest rules are at the bottom of

this blog post.

good luck!

Updates on the Mount Charleston Arts and Crafts Fair

Hello everyone. I thought I would post an update for those of you who check here regularly. I also posted on the Mount Charleston Art sand crafts Fair Web site http://mtcharlestonartsandcraftsfair.webs,com.

We now have about 30 artists and craftsmen committed to the show. Since we opened it up to other guilds, I hear from new people everyday. I have 28 paid participants at this time, and tomorrow is my posted deadline, but since we just opened it up to others, I will accept contracts until July 15. I need to have the number by then so that I can give the Resort a firm accounting.

The first set of flyers and postcards I ordered arrived today. I will be sending some of those out to all of you who have paid and sent me your contracts, along with a receipt for your payment. They are full color and quite nice. PLEASE post and distribute the flyers anywhere you can think to put them.Send the postcards to your customers and friends. Yesterday, I sent in an order for 35 signs to put throughout the Valley.They should be here by the 15th. I will be contacting you to help me distribute them when they come. Banners have also been ordered to put up on the day of the show.

I talked with the events director again today. The space inside is very small, so we won't have more than six or seven people in there. The first seven requests that came in will be put inside.The rest of us will be outside, but remember that it is 30 degrees cooler up here. I just hope it doesn't rain---for all our sakes!!!!

For those of you who requested and paid for a table from the hotel, you can have either a six or eight foot one. They will furnish the linens for it if you let me know. Of course, you can bring your own linens. I do think if you are inside and requested to rent a table, you will have to have a six foot one because of the limited space.

It is very important that all of us spread the word in whatever way we can. Promote yourself!!! Let's make this event a success !!!!

Share with friends and family this kids craft for 4th of July

Published just before I landed here, one for the children.

My Contest Entry! Say "Hello" to Nightmares

I must lead out saying this item was created under extreme duress.  The clock was ticking on the contest deadline for this month's recycling theme and I had nothing.  Absolutely nothing.  Then I remembered my strange habit of collecting all the broken Barbie doll bits and pieces for a rainy day.  And a hapless sock monkey with a torn leg caught my eye.  And I was just in a really weird mood.  So I give you, Miss USA.  The beacon of hope for all of America's young women.

Read her full, inspiring bio here.

New Stuff by FFTFandB

 These are my Glow In The Dark Lampshade Ornaments.  I'll admit I made these for myself.  Now when I turn off the lights I get my own mini laser light show.

This is my Pickles Color Sorting Game.  Autistic kids LOVE texture and colors so if you are trying to get your kid to talk or work on motor skills, this would be perfect.

Time is running out!

There are only a couple days left to enter June's Re/Upcycle Challenge. We have already received some great entries and we would LOVE to see more! So many team members have items already in your stores. Just add them to the comments HERE and you are entered to win!

We have amazing prizes this month, too! Tina of Fuzzy Dice Creations donated this beautiful mermaid pendant to this month's contest. Gorgeous, right? Plus, the winning shop will receive a feature on the blog's sidebar AND a custom-made button to use in your Etsy shop, blog, web site, or anywhere else you'd like to brag about your prize!

Come on, everyone, show off your fabulous Re/Upcycled craftiness!!! We'd love to see what you've made!

Happy Bug Designs creates with a passion

This one turned out real nice. It is a good example of what I can do for all of you who will be doing the Arts and Crafts Fair in August. Don't forget to send me lots of good photos, they help get the show started! Happy Bug Designs creates with a passion

DIY Scrunch Bikini Bottoms

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share my tutorial with you all. I just recently started loving the Scrunch Butt Bikini Bottoms. Because they really do make your butt look better. They're sexy without being too revealing. But I didn't want to spend $40+ on a new bikini. So I looked for a tutorial on how to make your own. But I couldn't find anything!!! So I just decided to wing it. And I am very satisfied with the results and can't wait to go to the beach next month!!!!!!


Click here to see how it's done!!


Thanks for reading!!

Ashlee
BadHabitMinerals

July Team Meeting Information

I'm happy to announce our next team meeting for July. The Arts Factory in the downtown LV arts district has generously offered their bistro patio space to us. It's totally shaded, tons of chairs, table space, and an on-site bar and restaurant. The address is 107 E. Charleston Blvd., LV 89104.  There is a free parking lot behind the building.*

I'm hoping we can stick to the 2nd Tuesday of each month for our group meetings, so this next one is scheduled for July 13th, from 7pm to 9pm. As always, the public and potential members are always welcome at our events.

For the July meeting, we'll be discussing local art community resources, holding a raffle, providing a display table for members, and doing a simple group craft and providing the craft materials.  If you have insight into a particular area of the local arts community and would like to share your information with the group, please let me know.

As always, raffle donations are appreciated.

Please RSVP here.

*Free parking at the rear of building just off Charleston Blvd. and Casino Center on a little

street called Boulder Ave. Construction work on the Boulder Plaza sculpture park is now completed

so the easiest way to access our building (and free parking lot) is off Charleston at the eastern corner of

our building via “Art Way” or by So. First Street off Coolidge. Sound confusing? It will make sense

when you get to the nearby blocks.

bearbottombears hints

lets see if i can remember all my saving hints
1 if you find a good wholesale company share it
2 sometime company's discount for larger orders so get to gather with friends and split an order i have done this and it works check and see if ordering the smaller packages but in larger numbers gets you a bigger discount i found with fire mountain gems if i ordered the small packages it got me to the next level of discount.
3 get your friends and family to help save stuff for you i have everybody save mint tins for me
4 if you don't have enough stock to do a show split a booth with some one who has compatible stuff not only does this cut down on the space rent but it is much easier with 2 people you can take a break
5 take advantage of our group and network use the knowledge that they have and share about supplies what works and what doesn't
6 use the store discount coupons they make a difference i keep mine in the glove box so they are always handy

Posted this one for all of you!

Take a look. We need to do all we can to promote the fire in to this first art fair. Anyone who can send me photos of their crafts and is going to be showing their work at the Mount Charleston Fair in August should contact me via the Henderson arts and crafts Examiner.

I have a great idea for stimulating as much coverage as possible through my Examiner articles. The better your photos the more coverage, just because people like to look at pictures.

I will write as much as I can if you help me with great photos for personalized articles about your shops. You must be a part of the fair for me to write about you. It is okay if I have already done an article on your shop. We can always focus on you as a local artist.
Read this, and leave a comment at this article in the comments box so I know who you are.

Team member featured on our blog...

Learning is fun...that is if Megan of Etsy's FFTF&B has anything to do with it. Megan's shop, "From Fragments To Furniture & Beyond"  is a shop for kids of all ages. She specializes in fun educational toys with special needs kids in mind and creates fun ways to encourage speech, motor skills and sensory stimulation. She also makes things for kids in general and those who are a kid at heart.

We are especially pleased to show of her latest project, these colorful numbered dominoes, not only because Megan is a fellow Handmade In Vegas Team member but because she commissioned a custom domino mold from Ametista's Clay Shoppe to craft these little lovelies.

 Her entire store is an explosion of color and excitement and well worth checking out. 

 

 

 

Carrie & Kathy 

"Ametista"

PEACE SIGN SHADOW BOX SOLDERED CHARM NECKLACE

FRONT

BACK

SHADOW BOX CHARMS COMES WITH A 22 INCH SLIVER PLATED CHAIN. (charm is 1.5 inches round) MADE WITH SILVER SOLDER. THE BACK HAS PRETTY SILVER GLITTER POLK A DOT PAPER.

In the spirit of recycled and re-puposed

I wanted to share this one with all of my good team mates. Enjoy!

July Sales Needed for Newsletter

If you're having a sale in July whether it be for Independence Day or your birthday or a Weekend Deal, please email scrivenersretreat@cox.net so I can include it in the July 1 newsletter. Please email me by 6:00 pm June 30. It doesn't have to be a sale for members only, but if you do offer a member discount and want to get a little promotion, I will include your discount in this newsletter.

This one is for all of you

I feel like i live on the computer, haha. Happy Good Morning Team. Read on and please share this with everyone you know.

When I don't sleep...

...I redesign blogs. How do you guys like the new look?

The article about our team will run in the Review Journal this coming Thursday so I thought I'd spruce up the place a bit. I can't wait to see what they say about us!

Thanks for supporting each other

Yes I am at it again. This one is just for fun. The article I am writing tonight is one that everyone needs to watch for and share. Read on and stay tuned for total support across the local arts and crafts industry in South Nevada! Share this link with someone you love.
Hope your week gets off to a creative start.

Please let me know if you are participating in the Mount Charleston Fair

Hi everyone. My July 1st deadline for contracts is at the end of this week. I will accept contracts after that date, but I REALLY need to know who is still interested and who isn't so I can get a head count. I also set a deadline because I need upfront money for promoting the show. I sent a reminder to everyone who expressed interest but has not gotten back to me. Please check your spam and let me know one way or another. Thanks so much. My e-mail is nevadawoods@hotmail.com.

Las Vegas Crafter's Guild Fair Today

A few of our members are participating in the Crafter's Guild show today and it could be a really fun way to spend a hot Saturday.  Here's the information: 

SUMMER CRAFT BOUTIQUE

Will be held at Lukes Lutheran Church

8200 West Sahara

Saturday June  26,2010 10am-4pm

I'm going to be going by to see Rochelle's fabled and amazing display of her canvas picture frames and check in with our other divine jewelry maker, Cathy.  I know there will be a lot more Vegas talent to enjoy as well.  Hope some of you can come as well!

Good morning team

I am still at it and the views are numbering higher than the number of members on our team. Maybe Chicago is reading all about Henderson. Hope all of you are. Remember to pass it along and have all your friends and neighbors subscribe to the Examiner page so we can get the good word out about Handmade In Vegas. Right now there are only a handful of team members with a subscription, I am positive we can do so much better than that. Don't forget we want to build a following so we get lots of readers when I start promoting the Mt. Charleston event in August. Here is the latest Henderson arts and crafts Examiner article.

Shooting for baskets

What you say? Keep tossing it up there and maybe it will get more attention.
What do you think? See for yourself.

Eco Contest Process

Hey Guys~ I thought it would be fun to post the Before and After Pics for my Eco Contest Submission!!

Before:
Ugly old mens shirt ready to be trashed.


A few cuts here, and a few stiches there:



Add some vintage lace and trim and here it is!!!

Good Article From Etsy

Etsy :: How to Promote Yourself (10 ideas)

Burning the midnight oil

Here is one just published. Hope you enjoy reading about one of your fellow crafters. Busy busy! Please remember to share with everyone you know, on your blogs, on your FB, wherever you can. It snowballs if we keep pushing the buttons and viewing and sharing. Seems to be getting attention from the positive daily stats..... Hope everyone is planning a wonderful weekend.

Pictures from our Etsy Craft Party on June 18th

Another member finds the front page

The latest from Arts and Crafts Examiner. This could be you, today or maybe tomorrow. Front page news getting lots of national views.

Spotlight on Mizz Shelley

I'm happy to put up our second team member spotlight, the fabulous Shelley of Mizz Shelley's Vintage Finery and Findings.   She's a keeper!

First, Please tell us a little about yourself.
have you ever heard of dahlonega, georgia?  didn’t think so - that’s where I grew up and went to college.  after school i moved to atlanta, where i lived for the past 12 years prior to moving to vegas last summer.  currently i like:  working for myself, learning how to play golf, and exploring this crazy city.  the only thing I truly dislike is cauliflower.  it is disgusting.
 
Your shop Mizzshelley's Vintage finery + findings has some real neat vintage items including jewelry, buttons and hairpins.  How did you get started collecting them?
well, that would be my mom’s fault – she raised us on antiquing!  to me, vintage buttons are tiny works of art - the amount of detail in some of the older ones is just mind-boggling.  A lot of the headbands I make come from vintage fabrics rescued at estate sales – it makes me so happy to save someone’s handiwork from (heaven forbid) the dumpster.   i think it’s really important to respect the past,  luckily I get to do that through my work.

In this economy it is hard to make ends meet.  Do you have any tips for keeping costs down in your business or improving sales?
i recently started blogging about this topic at www.mizzshelley.blogspot.com …i don’t think I would have been in business this long (7+ years) if i didn’t practice what i preach! 

here are 5 tips off the top of my head:
1. learn how to take good photos.  read the boring camera manual. you’ll be glad you did it. 
2. don’t think you have to pay someone to do everything for you!  the internet is an invaluable tool for finding free ways to make your own photo booth, blog banner, website, etc.
3. don’t be intimidated by your computer – learning new technology can be scary, but it can also be rewarding and save you money. 
4. package your products in a way that helps customers understand what it is or why it’s special.  if you do craft shows, make your booth eye-catching and your displays effective. 
5. focus.  believe in what you make and why you make it.  that will shine through to your customers!

Is there any advice you wish you would have had prior to starting your own small business?  If so, what is it?
try to attend a craft show once before deciding to participate in it.  spending alot of money on booth fees, even if it’s only $40 here and there, really adds up at the end of the year (especially if the show wasn’t profitable)!  time is money: a saturday spent at a bomb-of-a-show could’ve been a saturday spent making new items or working on your website.

Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
yes! In honor of the anniversary of my first year in vegas, i’d like to have a little contest.  there are two ways to enter:  1. post a comment about a mizzshelley.blogspot.com post – be sure to mention handmade in vegas or etsy in your comment (each comment gets you 1 entry)  2.  become a follower of my blog (good for one entry). 

enter as many times as you’d like!  the winner will be drawn from a hat 1 week after this interview is posted, and will receive 1 complimentary item (with free shipping) from my etsy store (http://www.etsy.com/shop/mizzshelley).  good luck, fellow las vegans!  

Another Handmade Craft Fair Opportunity in November

Hi Everyone,

Here's another opportunity for crafters around the Christmas season without having to break the bank on vendor fees.  It's on November 13th at Palace Station Casino and is $65 for an 8' long table.  Check out the links below for more information.  I'd love to see our team getting out to these events and spreading our handmade awesomeness around Vegas!

Click here for the event information
Click here for the vendor sign up sheet

Application for Mt. Charleston Craft Fair - Invite Your Friends to Vend!

We are opening this event up to any artisans of handcrafted items since space is not an issue and we hope to make this event a success. So far, only a handful of team members have turned in their applications and we need to get those vendor fees in so we can start promoting.

Here's a link to the application. Please send your completed application to Robi at nevadawoods@hotmail.com.   She's trying to get all applications by July 1st.

If you have any friends not on the team who would be interested, please forward the application to them so they can join us on August 8th.  Thanks so much - Go Team!

Let's Get Those Contracts in for the Mt. Charleston Fair

Hey everyone. It's Robi from Nevada Woods. I've been receiving contracts for the show, but I wanted to remind everyone that I really need these by July 1st so we can really start promoting the show. I have already spent some of my own money to order some promotional flyers and postcards, but I can't afford to continue to spend my own money. I just wanted to get some made so we could start putting them out there. As soon as they come, I will be mailing them to the paid participants.
Sarah, other team leaders and I decided we are going to let people other than Handmade in Vegas team members participate if they wish to do so. I guess there have been inquiries to this effect. Let's face it: we want this to be a success for all!!! Promoting it is the key to success, and promoting takes money.
This is an awesome place to have an event. It is pretty, cool and there is always lots of traffic in the summer. If it's a success, we can make in annual. If you didn't get a contract for some reason, please let me know. Sometimes e-mails don't go through.
As I receive contracts and checks, I add a link on the website to the vendor's shop. People can go to the links and see what kind of wares we will be selling. Please don't hesitate to go to the website. I am always updating it. Tell others about it. Also, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail me at nevadawoods@hotmail.com. Once again, the website is:http://mtcharlestonartsandcraftsfair.webs.com

June Re/Upcycle Contest Submissions!

How are your contest entries for June coming? There haven't been any submissions yet, so I hope everyone is comfortable with the theme. I know that ALOT of you have upcycled items in your shop already, so chose one of those and enter the contest.

This month the prize is a feature on the blog sidebar AND a pendant donated by Fuzzy Dice Creations! Thanks, Tina, for the prize!! Plus, Natalie of Scrivener's Retreat made this:

for each month's winner to post on their Etsy page with the winning item, and where ever else they want to brag!

Enter the contest! It's fun!! You can put your submission here!

Thanks everyone! See you tomorrow night!

Katie

Helping Each Other

Click here and comment on the article after you read it... please. Sure am wishing happiness and good karma to all our team!

A photo of my upcycled bag for your viewing pleasure. Happy hump day all!

Just Posted in my shop! Army greens are hot right now and so is recycling.

Vintage US Army Upcycled to an Everyday Shoulder Bag!

I'm very excited about this as i am an avid recycler. This bag is cool and with the new fashion trends of army, marine greens, why not!

Published this one about midnight for ????

HEY,
I have been averaging near 400 views per day and steady climbing. Trying to make up for the beginning of the year.
I spent no time writing in Chicago the first half of 2010 because I was busy preparing to move. My views were down to a minimal trickle at best. I am talking 2 or 3 per day.
The good news here is I just passed the National and Chicago average FOR THE YEAR. Statistically that means I have been viewed as much as the rest of the arts and crafts Examiners in one month compared to their six months. YIPPEE!
Why, because I love the world of arts and crafts and all the creative people and positive energy.
Now this one I posted late last night, might be the one I wrote about your shop......

You're Invited!!

The Henderson Art Association, (HAA) will host a "Artist Appreciation Show" and reception.
You Are All Invited.

Here are the details:

What: Artist Appreciation Show, Reception
Exhibit of HAA Member Work
Refreshments Provided

Where: Giovanni's Pizzeria
7380 S. Eastern ( Eastern @ Warm Springs)
Las Vegas, NV

When: Sunday, June 27th 2010
2:00- 4:00 pm

This replaces the HAA June meeting, before we break for the summer we thought it would be nice to just get together, eat, drink and of course enjoy art!

Please Stop By! Introduce yourself....... Mix, Mingle, and Meet other artists !!

The art will be on display at Giovanni's until July 16th.

HAA meetings resume in September and I'll post the details here.

An Open Offer

I made these t-shirts to be able to keep track of my monkeys (aka children) at the ArtWalk last week (which we never made it to). I figured it was a cute way to advertise my shop and the team as well. I am offering to make these for anyone who wants one at cost. So the more people who jump on, the less it usually is. Between cost of the tee ($2 to $5) and the paint, which I have a lot of already, then it won't be terrible! I would be able to do it in about any color, no pre-pay required, I will take people for their word. So if you are interested you can contact me at: KatiesCapes@gmail.com

... and it is in my handwriting so the handmade aspect is still very present!

*I have run this by Sarah already, in case you were wondering :wink:

Pictures from ArtsWalk June and Craft Party

Please share your photos if you have any!  Here are the ones my sister took:

The Craft Party:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsydoesvegas/sets/72157624212711539/

And ArtsWalk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/etsydoesvegas/sets/72157624337390500/

Team Meeting this Thursday!

The Las Vegas Review Journal is really excited to do a piece on our group, but the reporter covering the story wasn't able to make our last meeting with her photographer.  She still wants to come see us doing our thing and have her photographer get some shots for the piece.

Since I say yes to everything press related, I'm pleased to announce there will be a Handmade In Vegas team event this Thursday at 7:00 pm at Findlay Toyota's upstairs meeting room.   The address is 7733 Eastgate Road, in Henderson.  Sorry this is another Henderson meeting, but it was the only large, public and free location I could think of at such late notice.  I'm hoping to get a great central Las Vegas location for our July meeting - more on that in the monthly newsletter coming next week.


Please RSVP here if you haven't already emailed me.  Bring some scissors as well!  You know how I love scissors ;)

(this picture is from our craft party last week - left to right: carrie from Fresh52, Katie from Peachy and Pip and Melissa from Vegas Henna)

Want to know if I wrote about you today?

Take a looksee!!!
Happy Day to all.
Just so you know we are getting a little more attention from the publishers at Examiner.com so don't forget to read and share, read and share.....the repetition drives it home.

See who I wrote about on our team

Just published this one and there will be another one posted sometime in the next 24 hours. Check it out. Maybe I wrote about your Etsy shop????

helping hands of our team working to promote Handmade

Here is the latest article promoting Handmade In Vegas. I got a few great photos of some of our members who helped out with the fresh52 grand opening. See if you made the cut!!!!! Please subscribe to this publication and help me promote you and the rest of the team here. The more subscribers the more attention i get from the publisher, the better for all of us.
There are 200 + members in this group I am told. I have less than 20 subscribers for these articles. How can I promote Handmade In Vegas without your support? I know you all want to make more money, RIGHT? I really need you to help out by subscribing and sharing the articles with your friends and family. This is a TEAM effort.
For the record I have gotten 4 times the national average in viewers for my personal category. I am doing what I can and doing good, but there is always room for improvement. It only takes a few minutes to look at the articles. If you post comments on the articles and subscribe and share the articles you will be helping each and every one of your team members here at Handmade In Vegas.
Remember we are having a huge event in August? Best thing to do is get this coverage up so we can really promote the heck out of our first event. We want to make a very big turn out for Mt Charleston!!!!!!!! Read and subscribe now
Wishing everyone a happy, productive week ahead.

Handmade in Vegas and fresh52

I will keep them coming and please keep supporting our cause by subscribing and sharing these articles with everyone you know.
Have a great Father's Day weekend and be good to Dad.

Handmade In Vegas made the Artswalk in Henderson

More team members showed up for the Henderson Artswalk and the event looks like it is growing. Read all about it and enjoy the slideshow.
Do pass this link on to all your friends and encourage everyone to follow Susan's articles, promoting each other, every single reader helps all of us on the Handmade in Vegas team.

Official June Contest Post Page...finally!

Oh, what a week!! Cleaning the house for out of town guests, a birthday party for twin 3-year-olds and 20 of their closest friends, 2 trips to the airport, entertaining said out of town guests, and, when everything has finally returned to normal, I get sick. No worries, though, I'm over it. ;)

Is everyone busy creating their June Contest entries? Remember, this month's theme is Re/Upcycled items. Every entry must be made primarily of recycled materials. This is a great theme and I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Please post your entries here! You must submit your item by July 1 to be considered. The winner will be announced on July 5th.

Thanks!!

Bring Scissors to Tonight's Party!

Looks like almost all of the project tonight are going to require scissors, so please bring your shears with you for a snippity, snappity time!  You can bring your own stuff to work on, and also do the group crafts.  Here are the different group crafts that will be available:

Glass painting (you need to bring your own glass to paint - we have brushes and paints)
Free

Zine making - all materials supplied except scissors
Free

Felt fortune cookies and Felt Pins - all material supplied except scissors
25 cents each

Cupcake decorating - no materials necesary
Free

1" Pinback button making - no matierals necesary
3 for a dollar

Paper Banners - you can bring your own colored/patterned paper or use ours.  Need scissors.
$1 each

We are also going to be preparing the materials for the Fresh52 Opening Day Kid's Art Table.  Just a bunch of cutting and gluing materials that I already have here.  Busy work, for busy hands.

I'm SO excited about this party!!  Can you tell by the double exclamation points?

Contracts for Mount Charleston Arts and Crafts Fair are in your e-mail

Hello everyone. I just sent an e-mail containing a contract for the fair to everyone who has contacted me about it. If you did not get one, or if you are interested in the fair but have not contacted me previously, please e mail me at nevadawoods@hotmail.com. I don't want to leave anyone out!!!!

Team Updates from Sarah - Craft Party Updates

I wrote a big long post earlier, but it seems to have disapeared, so I'm sorry if some of you get this information too late.  I'll try and remember all the important bits.

Write up about Etsy birthday party

Keeping it covered in the news. Please make sure to take a look and leave me a comment. Thing is, more action I get from the readers the more the Examiner will respond to promoting Las Vegas & Henderson arts and crafts in the news. The viewers are important to all of us here.

Mailing List for Members

Hello, all. We have a monthly mailing list that will be put out to all subscribing members and any parties interested in our team. I'd like to get a mailing list sheet at the Mt. Charleston show so our new admirers can have a chance to keep in touch with what we're doing.

If anyone would like to sign up for the mailing list, please use this html code below:

Sign Up for Monthly Newsletter

Name:
Email:
Subscribe
Unsubscribe

So far we have about fifteen members signed up. If this subscription box isn't working right for you, email me at scrivenersretreat@cox.net, and I will add you to the contact list. The emails will come from handmadeinvegas@gmail.com.

In addition, if you are planning on having a sale in your Etsy shop during July, please email me, and I will include your sale promo with the July newsletter. Provide your business name, Etsy url, and the dates of your sale as well as instructions like whether to leave a note in the Message to Seller spot, etc.

June Giveaway - Sponsored By CSN Stores

Hi everyone. I just want to post this again and invite everyone to my blog PBF Collection to subscribe and leave a comment for my June Giveaway. This giveaway is sponsored by CSNStores.com and I'm giving away $40.00 gift certificate good for any item in their webstore. Please check out my blog for more information or click here. It's a kind of giveaway that you really do not want to missed out. I hope to see you all there.

Henderson Arts and Crafts Examiner Published For Third Thursday Artwalk

I do so want all of you to take a look at this one. I included everyone I heard was going to be attending. Handmade In Vegas Promoting Third Thursday Artwalk, please read.

News from your Jurying Committee

Hi everyone!  I am Heather Pyle, www.heatherp22.etsy.com. and my two partners on the jurying committee are Marlene of IslandGirlzJewelry and Kellie of ArtBoxDesigns.

We met last week to discuss the jurying in of shops issues.  After discussing all the input we collected from the blog and our own thoughts this is what we came up with.

In order to be a part of the Handmade In Vegas Etsy Team you will need to meet the following criteria:

1-  Have and maintain an Etsy shop for a minimum of 3 months.
2-  Sell at least 60% handmade items in your shop.
     (If you have separate vintage and supplies shops you may direct buyers in your shop appearance
      section to these shops but these items may not use the "MadeInVegas Team" tag.
3-  Live in the Southern Nevada area; south of Mesquite.
4-  If there is nothing available in your shop please use vacation mode.
5-  Use the team tag "MadeInVegas team" on items you want to appear in the team blog and shop.
6-  Check in on the blog periodically to let us know you are still out there and interested in Team
     Activities.

 Lastly we have a list of suggestions on how to participate. 

We understand we all have busy lives but we will expect members to help promote others 

and the team as a whole by choosing to participate at least twice a year 

in one or more of the following ways.

1-    Donate an item to the team store - min $15 value.
2-    Assume a team leadership role
3-    Organize a project
4-    Chair an event
5-    Attend 2 team events (meetings, craft shows...) per year
6-    Volunteer to work at the team table (First Friday, Henderson Artwalk...)
7-    Post on the team blog or team Facebook page
8-    Post on your blog with a link to the HandmadeInVegas blog
9-    Tweet about the team
10-   Post on your Facebook page with a link to the HandmadeInVegas blog
11-   Teach a workshop or class
12-   Write an article about the team, or team events or team members/shops

Please feel free to comment, we want your feedback.  Our team will evolve as we grow and get to know each other better.

Here is the latest arts and craft news from C.S. Alexis

I would love to be writing stories about your arts and crafts businesses for the Henderson Arts and Crafts Examiner. Here is the latest article. The examiner is revamping their website and publishing tools and when they get it all finished it will be bigger and better! I think that has a lot to do with why my personal site has not been updated.......Looking forward to the big party this Saturday.

Is there Lye in your soap

I am sorry ladies I had to repost this one, the person who wrote this told me I had to ask her permission, I did not even know this. So I have to repost the orginial. I cut out a few things so it wouldn't be so long here. But here goes again!

Kathy

Vendor Opportunity in NVL - Handmade Only Fair

 Hi Team - I'm passing this information on from some gals I met at my fair last weekend who are organizing a handmade ONLY craft fair next month in NLV.  Please send all questions to them at the email they provide.  They are not on the team, but have an Esty shop they are going to open soon and may join the team in the future.   Read their pitch after the jump

Wanted to share

Here is the latest post on our blog Handcrafted Jewelry USA. Please enjoy!

Web page address for Mount Charleston Arts and Crafts Fair

Hi everyone. I created a web page where I will post news about the upcoming fair in August. Once I get contracts back(I'm working on them this week), I am going to list all the vendors on it as well, Please let people know about the web site. Thanks.

Here is the address: http://mtcharlestonartsandcraftsfair.webs.com/

A Bit About Third Thursday Artswalk in Henderson

I would like to write another article to go with this one along about Tuesday night. So if anyone wants me to mention something special please let me know before then. I am open for information to add.

SPECIAL FOR JUNE

Hey Everyone,
Just thought I would list a Special I have going on. Normally I don't post it here, so I hope its ok.

For the Month of June-----Buy 3 Soaps get one FREE!

Just email me and say you SAW it here! Choose your scents from my page:
www.aangels.etsy.com

Thank you,
Kathy

fresh 52 Farmers and Artisans Market Sunday, June 13

Come out and join the fun and visit, meet and greet some members from our team who will be doing this venue. Read all about it in this article and share the article with everyone you know. Help me by promoting these articles that are promoting our team. Have a great Sunday and be blessed, be happy and always be creative!

Call for vendors for June Henderson ArtsWalk

ArtsWalk is next Thursday, the 17th - I need a response from everyone interested by the end of tomorrow if you would like to reserve a table for the event. You can either pay $15 for a spot, or if you provide a free take-away craft project for kids, your vendor fee is waived. All table fees will be collected at the event. No business license is needed. Everyone who reserves a space will get one six foot long table and chair. You can bring any other set up you require. The event is at 202 Water St., in Henderson.

Plan on arriving at 4:30 to set up. We will go until 7:30 or 8, depending on traffic. Please comment if you would like to participate. Remember, this is only the second month they have had crafters at this event and so traffic will probably be slow unless we really do some heavy promoting and let people know we are out there. Spread the word!

Also, this event is open to any crafters - not just our team members - if you have a friend who would like to participate, please have them contact handmadeinvegas@gmail.com asap letting me know they want to vend at ArtsWalk.

New Painting and Mini bookmarks!

Hello everyone! I hope that the weekend is treating everyone well. I have been busy busy painting and creating new things in prep for the Mt. Charlston show! I am very excited about it. Here are some of the recent developments!

Father's Day Sale

Just wanted to let you know that Cobb Ivy Corner is having a sale on all ties for Father's Day! All ties are $5 off the listed price! Just change the price on the order when you purchase! Remember shipping is free in the United States and so is Gift Wrapping! Just say "Gift Wrap Please!" in the comments section and I will get it ready for you to give. All you will have to do is add a card!

Let me know if you don't see a tie that fits your special man or men! I can custom make ties at this same price thru Wednesday, June 16th!

Dragonflypoppy Give away!

Hello all I just wanted to share with you a Give Away my shop is doing sponsored by MaryJanes and Golashes at:

http://maryjanesandgaloshesgiveaways.blogspot.com/

it runs till the 13th and the winner will get a matted 8x10 print of their choice. This is my first on of these type of things so come check it out and please leave you feed back.

Helpful Suggestions From Adrift Art Studio For Creative Displays

Hello and Greeting to all my Handmade in Vegas Team.

I just whipped out a new "HOW TO" article on HubPages.com for craft vendors. I wanted to share it with everyone in hopes of possibly helping out with some of my ideas. Take a look and see if there is anything there for you to use. Who knows it might help you come up with a design to give your sales a boost. Have a great weekend!
C.S. Alexis

June GIVEAWAY!

Hi everyone! I'm having a giveaway right now at my blog pinkbearfad.blogspot.com. It's a giveaway sponsored by CSNStores.com. Please head over to my blog for more details. Believe me, this is the kind of giveaway you should totally want to join.

More Arts and Crafts Articles For The Team

Be sure to read about team members and subscribe and share this with all your friends. Promote, promote the team, promote yourself, I am doing all I can to help so don't forget to promote all the new articles I write. Share them with everyone you know on all your websites, thats how we roll! Who knows, the article could be all about your etsy store!

Check Out Designbyv on My Blog

I published an article today about fellow MadeInVegas team member designsbyv.  C'mon over and comment. 

http://cherylspurplecow.blogspot.com/2010/06/good-morning.html

Mount Charleston August 8th Art Fair Details

Hello everyone. I just met with Gina, the events coordinator for the Resort at Mount Charleston. They are letting us use the grassy area and terrace that it used for weddings. We can also set up in the indoor events center that leads out to the grassy area if we choose. There are no restrictions on tent sizes and we can stake them into the ground. There is a nice meandering path outside and booths can be set up on both sides. There is a terrace overlooking the canyon where they will sell food and have musical entertainment!!!! It sounds like a great event!!!
For those of you who have contacted me and want to be in the fair, I will be sending out contracts that I will need back by July 1st with the $50 fee. I need a commitment so I can get the licenses, permits and so I can start advertising.
Does anyone have nay ideas for promoting this? I am obviously going to do signs, fliers and (hopefully) ads in the papers.
I will also be checking into the sales tax issue. I'll keep you posted on that.
I have attached a picture of part of the outdoor area we can use.

Supporting Our Handmade In Vegas Team

Just published this latest article about who is doing what shows and where. Keep me posted on where you are selling outside of Etsy.com.

I will be happy to publish articles to help draw attention to the event. This is a give and take relationship, support my writing so I can make the most of it for everyone on the team!

Subscribe to my site on the Examiner so you can read all the things I write about arts and crafts out and about the Henderson/Las Vegas area.

Happy Sales to everyone! C.S. Alexis

Yellow and Orange Treasury

Click on the image below to click, promote and comment!

Happy June Everyone!

Sharing More

On my blog, Handcrafted Jewelry USA.

Arts and Crafts Articles

Thought I would share a few articles with all of you. May be something helpful in one or all of them, take a look.

Table Skirt for vendors

Using Re-Purposed Materials

Think Creative in a new business

FREE Pacifier Clip:Rockin Mama Baby Gear

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

Hey Everyone!! I just wanted to post a little something to announce a special I am doing for a limited time.

Right now with every $15.00 or more purchase you get a free pacifier clip of your choice! Just tell me what clip you would like in your convo/email to me when you order.

For all members: your total has to be $15.00 after your group discount of 20%. (item total only. not including shipping)

Please convo/email me with your orders for your discount, and to avoid shipping charges.

email: rockinmamabg@yahoo.com