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Get your coupon code here. Also don't miss this great event coming soon.

I'm Slightly Askew and I'm New

I'm Margot Jones with Slightly Askew and you all allowed me to join your team. Thanks! I lived in Vegas long ago, graduated from UNLV in 2001, left for 9 years, and just came back with my husband and 2 boys. I'm excited that there's such an active Etsy team here. I've had my shop on Etsy for over a year as a hobby and I love all things leather. I tweet here. I (kind of, sometimes, try to) blog here.

Right now everything in my shop is on sale through Monday night. I'd love to have you stop by. In December I'll be running several different promos for Christmas and I'll tweet about each one.

Thanks again for letting me join the Handmade in Vegas team!

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Thank You for all the love and supports. Happy Shopping ^_^

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Been a while...

Hey guys, It's been a while since I have posted on here but I have been reading through some things tonight and I just wanted to send a great big CONGRATS out to ALL of you! It is so great to see how big this group has gotten and to see all of the really great things everyone is making. Keep up the good work and I hope I get to a point where I can actually go to a meet up. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Bekie Hightower

Owner/Designer

TuTu Cute Ture

www.tutu-cute-ture.com

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Hey Team,
Now that the countdown to Christmas is on, please keep in mind some new items we have to offer. Take a look and don't be too shy to share this link. Wishing everyone a great holiday season in your Shops on Etsy!

C.S. Alexis

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing all the Handmade in Vegas Etsy Team a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving.  

Team Christmas Party Update

Hi Team - our original date for the team party conflicts with the scheduled December Henderson ArtsWalk (Dec. 16th, our team sponsors this event as well) so I've moved the date to Tuesday, Dec. 14th from 7-9. I had to change the location as well and we'll now be meeting at a more NW location, near the 95 and Cheyenne.

I've updated the meetup page here - click here for all the updated details, address and map. It's actually a much better venue for us, it's bigger, easier to access, and has a full bar and restaurant on site for anyone who wants to show up early or get some drinks during our event.

Since this venue can hold up to 80 people, I'd love to encourage everyone to bring a date (or two!) Kids are welcome to attend as well. It's a completely contained meeting room.

I'd love to hear any ideas for possible group crafts we could do at the event while doing the present swap and chowing down. Hopefully something that doesn't require too much skill, supplies are inexpensive, and that we could complete in an evening. Anyone have any ideas?

Can't wait to see everyone! And sorry for another meeting change. These monthly meeting scheduling and locations sometimes get the best of me.

Fresh52 Dec. 19

Fresh52 is having a handmade shopping event on Dec. 19.
http://www.facebook.com/ScrivenersRetreat#!/event.php?eid=157317764310962

I haven't signed up yet, but I'll do it in a couple of days. It's $35 for a booth, and there is a $15 app fee for anyone who hasn't been at one of their shows yet this year. The only caveat is that tents have to be white, so those of us without them tend to go unsheltered, which is probably fine in winter.

Anyone else interested?

Mt. Charleston Event

http://mtcharlestonartsandcraftsfair.webs.com/

Hey Everyone,
Click on link above to go see all the pictures from the Mt. Charleston Event
It was fun! The snow was so pretty!!
Thank u again Robi for getting this all together!

Kathy

Coupon codes

OH goodness, how exciting!!

Etsy is now allowing you to set up coupon codes!!!

Possible Vendor Opp

A member of the Crafter's Guild, Sylvia Neely, is considering organizing a craft event if she can get enough interest - here are the details:

It's a fund raiser craft show for Club Christ Ministries who help at risk students with their homework. The dates are Dec. 3 from 10 - 3 and Dec. 4 from 2:00-5:45. The booth price would probably be $35 and then 10% of your sales has to go to the library. The event will be held at the Rainbow Library on Buffalo and Cheyenne. It would be nice if the vendors can donate something to Club Christ Ministries as well but it is not required.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Sylvia at slneely53@yahoo.com

Christmas Shopping

Just a quick reminder, guys - our team makes anything and everything! When you are considering your Christmas shopping this year, make sure to check our team inventory first for some really amazing products. Click the blue "Click to Shop" button on the top right side of our website here or do a search on Etsy with your key words and also the tag, "madeinvegas team" to find listings made by our team members. What goes around comes around!

Welcoming a new arrival

Hello everyone! I know many of you asked me at meetings 'when's the baby due/how much longer?' Well, the wait is over! My husband, son and I welcomed our baby girl, Kaylin Isabelle on November 16th. She was 6lbs 13.9 oz and 19 inches long. Quite a change from her old brother who was born 17.5 months ago and was a 'very healthy' 8lbs 11oz :)

I am recovering from a second C-section at the moment and very, very sore- my first was an emergency after 18.5 hours of natural labor and with our second- she was literally 'stuck' under my ribs and surgical intervention was the only way. Anyways, that's the boring stuff- but she's here now and is a very healthy and may I say BEAUTIFUL little girl :) She will be a week old tomorrow and so far is doing very well and I know her brother looks forward to being able to play with her when she's older.

So the next time I see everyone (hopefully the Christmas party) I will no longer be sporting a basketball under my tummy and should be able to fit back into my jeans!

I wish everyone a happy and fun Thanksgiving for later on this week and I look forward to the Christmas party in December!

-Chase-

Support our team

A friendly reminder!
Have a great Sunday!

C.S. Alexis

Thoughts on making more income from your artwork

Big hello to all of my friends and team mates here. I do hope everyone is starting the week off with lots of good happenings. Here is an article that might be of interest to some of you who are hoping to make more money with your artwork and crafts. Take a look!

Mt. Charleston predicted to be a winter wonderland

This is the year for unlikely weather during craft shows---like the CSN wind storm and the hail up here last August. Tomorrow they are predicting 3-4 inches, which really isn't a big deal. It may snow on Sunday also, but it won't affect us unless it's a major freak storm. I cannot stress enough that you need to get up here by 8am---9am at the absolute latest. Snow brings the tourists up, and traffic can become a nightmare---like Los Angeles in rush hour---I kid you not. I will most likely be there by 7am to see where I'm going to put everyone!!!! Check in with me as soon as you get there. I will be setting my stuff up in the lobby. The events manager is back as of today, so she said she will be there on Sunday. There is a wedding tomorrow night. I hope they take everything down in time for our show. Those of you who were in the August show know what I'm talking about!!!!
Spread the word and come join us, even if you aren't in the show.

Mt. Charleston here I come!!

So excited about the upcoming show at Mt. Charleston!!! Have been busy working on a lot of great items for the show!

See you all there!

Kellie

My Daughter Is Now A Button!!!

I just finished this button for a custom order.  It looks just like my daughter!  Happy Holidays Everyone!!!!

Megan Dresback (FFTFandB)

Yaaay! You picked me!!!

Oh Hi,

I am Mark.
I just moved here in June and I run ShopNascentCascade. It's a small shop and is my very pride and joy. I make a whole buncha different things, such as furniture, housewares, home decor, jewelery and so on. You can check them out on the above two links.
The reason I am posting is to thank you all for being around and doing what you do and of course to thank you for letting me into your little (not so little:-) circle. I am flattered and I hope to see you at our meetings, fairs and of course on the streets too!

Cheers,

~M

Mt. Charleston is a week from tomorrow

Wow--the Mt. Charleston show is a week from tomorrow. I hope many of you will come to help support the team..
We have 21 vendors---all Handmade in Vegas team members this time--and possibly a 22nd. We will be in the hotel lobby and the Aspen Room.
Signs are up, postcards have been mailed, and the ad was in Thursday's City Life. Sigh---an eighth of a page isn't all that big but it wasn't cheap!!! I know people have seen it because outside vendors are contacting me via our Mt. Charleston web page wanting to be in the show. If you haven't gone there, please do,and join the web page(http://mtcharlestonartsandcraftsfair.webs.com.) I keep it up there all the time, so it's good advertising for our team. There are also some great pictures on it from our August show thanks to Kathy. And, of course, we will most likely have another indoor/outdoor show this summer.

All In A Little Pags Day: New Goodies but not just by Me#links#links

All In A Little Pags Day: New Goodies but not just by Me#links#links

holiday cards by cards for you

are you looking for the perfect holiday card this year? be sure to check out my shop!! i've just added new holiday cards and will continue to do so, so be sure to check back often!!

digital files are only $10!! and you can print as many as you want, wherever you want!!

can't beat that :)

Call for Vendors - November ArtsWalk

Anyone who would like to participate in next week's artswalk, please let me know by Tuesday the 16th so we can provide enough tables.  As always, event details are here:  www.hendersonartswalk.com.  The vendor fee remains at $5.  Set up is at 4:30 and the outdoor event is very well light but no individual electricity outlets are available to vendor tables.  You can email me at handmadeinvegas@gmail.com.  Thanks, Sarah

Team Meeting Report

I wanted to give a quick report about our meeting on Tuesday night - we had Eric Bryant be our guest speaker and he was able to answer any and all of our tax/small business start up questions.  We've got team members in all stages of set up and it was very helpful to have some definite answers to our questions.

A few main topics of concern were:

Q: How do I know when to turn my hobby into a business and get it licensed?
A:  Once you start turning a noticable profit.  Keep track of your expenses and once the gains are getting big, go ahead and register with the state for a business license.

Q:  If I am a sole proprietorship, what kind of deductions can I make?
A:  You can only claim deductions if you are showing a profit.  You can deduct the expenses of your home office space and utilities of using that space, millage of driving for business related trips (56 cents per gallon - adds up quickly!) cost of supplies, etc.  These would be filled out on the "Schedule C" of your personal tax form.  You cannot claim a home office expense if you are set up as a corporation.

Q:  If I'm only selling online, not locally, do I still need to license my business?
A:  Yes.  It's a state/federal requirement that anyone selling online needs to have a licensed business.  You don't need a seller's permit necessarily, but do need to register for the $200 business license.

Q:  Should I turn my sole proprietorship into a partnership/corporation?
A:  But doing so, you can avoid the 13.6% income tax on your earnings.  Apply first for a "C-corp" then apply for "S-Corp" status to avoid the tax.

Q:  Where do I report my Etsy sales?
A:  File a Federal tax return for any online sales

Q:  Why get LLC status?
A:  It protects your personal assets in case of a lawsuit.

Q:  What if I want to hire holiday help or temporary employees?
A:  Hire then as contract employees.  Get their social security number and have them fill out a 1099 form.  This avoids all the legal issues with having full time employees.

Q:  What's the worst that can happen if I don't license my business even if I'm making a profit?
A: Both the state and the federal government can fine you from $100 and up depending on how much income you are hiding.  Especially for those of us who are selling online, the government is becoming more and more perceptive of how to regulate online commerce.  They are even starting to require that all eBay sellers hold a business license.  Etsy may soon be required to give all their seller information over as well so it's growing harder and harder to conceal online commerce.

If anyone has other issues that came up and were addressed at the meeting, feel free to add them!  Thanks again, Eric.  He is available to help our team members with any small business and tax questions.  You can reach him at http://mytaxfriend.com/.

Thanks again, Eric

New Etsy Apps Gallery

Etsy has created a gallery that showcases all of the Etsy Developer Apps.  These apps can make your selling experience much easier.   Check it out...

Etsy Apps

NORTHWEST MEETING

Hey Ladies,
Got the ok from Sarah to do a Northwest meeting but I won't coordinate it to close to the others.
I know we r all getting busy, soon it will be crazier too! But I would like to know who would like to be on the list for a Northwest Meeting. I will have it at a location called Tea Time Cafe and Ann and 95. N...ice place they have all sorts of nice drinks and food too. The people there r nice and they have been in business for about 5 months so it could help them out too.
I would do this meeting on a Wednesday evening. Hump day! If you are interested please let me know.
Post here or email me personally
Thanks much
Kathy
If we all can do one before Christmas that would be fun! I am thinking Dec. 8th

Tag tips

I found this great list of item tags, created by the etsy treasury team.  If you are looking for some inspration, check it out.

Etsy Item Tag Tips

Team Meeting Tonight!

Just a reminder that we'll be having our team meeting at tonight at 7pm.  Eric Bryant, a business and accounting expert who runs an accounting firm will be our guest speaker and talk us through the ins and outs of setting up a small business legally and how to take advantage of all the benefits.  His website is www.mytaxfriend.com.

More details and RSVP here:  http://www.meetup.com/Handmade-In-Vegas/29122/

Non-team members are always welcome, feel free to bring a friend!

ProPay on the Go

I decided to share this because I didn't know it was possible until today. If you want to use ProPay at a craft show and want to charge the card immediately but you don't have a card scanner, you can go to http://m.propay.com on your phone, sign in, and input the card's information on the next screen. I think this will be helpful for people who do craft shows. I know twice I've had to call my customers when I got home because I forgot to get their ZIP code while they were in my booth.

Holiday Helper

Does anyone know of some resources to find holiday help? I am overwhelmed with orders between two Etsy stores and a handful of other venues (plus the Holiday show at Mt. Charleston). I would really like to get someone to help me with basic sewing (sewing capes is nearly like sewing a pillowcase -- just a little bit more complicated). I wouldn't even know where to look for rates, etc.

Black Grid Wall Available

I just picked up some 5'x2' grid wall panels for $12 each. It's down by Sahara and I-15. http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/for/2048687109.html
The seller's name is Scott, and he's pretty nice. There are a few 6 foot and 4 foot pieces as well. These will look great in your craft booth. You can display almost anything on them.

Look for our ad in CIty Life for the Mt. Charleston Show

Hello everyone. Happy Monday (isn't that an oxymoron?) I just wanted to let you know that there is an 1/8 page ad for our fair in this Thursday's City Life. Since the publication comes out on Thursdays, it's best to do it two weeks in advance. Also, I will be putting up signs throughout the Valley this week. I have addressed and mailed( and---ouch-- my hands really hurt!) over 300 postcards to the homeowners on Mt. Charleston. Most of them live in the Valley!!!
I'm a little nervous because the events coordinator is out sick for several weeks and will probably not be around for our show, but the general manager's wife is handling the details. Maybe she will even do a better job!!!!
We now have 20 vendors. We could probably fit in two more according to the hotel. Anyone who is still interested can contact me at nevadawoods@hotmail.com. Have a great week!!!

My Muse: Flashback to my Alamo Beads

My Muse: Flashback to my Alamo Beads

Craft Fair Tomorrow!

I want to invite you all to a craft fair tomorrow, 11/6, from 10-4. There will be a few Handmade in Vegas team members there, and lots of great shopping! This craft fair is a fundraiser for my kids' non-profit, self-funded preschool and we appreciate all of your support!

Please join us for a day of holiday shopping! With 25+ vendors selling homemade crafts, amazing gifts, and more, there is sure to be something for everyone! Plus, raffles all day, kids crafts, and more!

Kids' Co-op Preschool & Kindergarten
4316 N. Decatur Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89130

Kids' Co-op is located near the SE corner of Craig/Decatur

Free Admission & Open to the public!

A Share From My Blog

Some of you might like to take a look to see what we are up to at Adrift Art Studio. Share it if you like!

My Newest Shop

Well after all these years of knitting and crocheting and just giving my items away. I finally decided to take the plunge and open another Etsy Shop called KathsHats.
I am strictly knitting hat for Adults or Teens or College student sizes.
I have knitted and crocheted for 46 years, WOW!!

Check out, The Bucket Hat and Loop-Dee-Loop hat. Coming soon! Back In Time Hat!
I love working with various yarns. My favorite is wool, bamboo, hand spun yarns.
Recently, I ordered some yarn from a lady who has a farm in Oregon and she has her sheep. She spins the yarn and dyes it.
I love knowing that it comes directly from there and not manufactured yarns! So cool!
Its so wonderful doing business with people on Etsy you can find some great items.

Thanks
Kathy
www.kathshats.etsy.com

Hurry, hurry!! Mt. Charleston is filling up

Another vendor just joined us at Mt. Charleston, and another expressed interest this morning. I can squeeze in two more without us being over crowded, but it's less than three weeks away, so if you've been debating whether or not to participate, I suggest you contact me soon.
Now that the elections are over, I am going to start putting up signs around town. If I did it any earlier, no one would have seen them with all the election signs. I'm also mailing off over 300 postcards to homeowners who have houses up here. Many of them live in town. My daughter is working on our newspaper ad, which I want to put in next week's City Life.
Good luck to all of you participating in other shows.

Our New Team Page on Etsy

Hi Team - you all should have received an email today from me through our new Teams page on Etsy.  Etsy admin has changed the way teams are run, giving team leaders greater control.  Please go ahead and sign up again through the email/convo you got to be included on our team page.  This will greatly help me keep track of the team in the future since the old way has been thrown out by Etsy.

The new team page also includes a discussion board for members so feel free to utilize that as well.

Here is the new Team Page:  http://www.etsy.com/teams/5387/handmade-in-vegas

CSN Fall Fest

I teach at CSN, and I was told maybe a 100 people total showed up. It was a five day weekend for public schools, so maybe people went out of town.

Deadline for Vendor Applications

Just a few more days to get your space. Check it out!

Contest Contest Contest

Just to keep you informed. Henderson NV is having a contest, you might like to enter. Read about it here.