Mt. Charleston Crafts Show Contracts/Payment Due by June 30th

Hey everyone. I just wanted to remind those interested that the payment and contracts are due by the end of June in order to be in the August 7th Handmade in Vegas Show on Mt. Charleston. At this time, I have over 20 people who have already paid. I'm about to order the signs and the flyers. There is still plenty of room for vendors, (jewelry is filled at this point) especially outside. We had a great time at last August's show. I cannot seem to publish the contract on this page, but if you are interested, please e-mail me at nevadawoods@hotmail.com.

VENDOR OPPORTUNITY- JULY 9TH

Hello ladies and gentlemen!

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SUPPORT THE HANDMADE IN VEGAS TEAM!

Just another quick reminder that we are now accepting applications for our 2nd Annual Christmas in July show on July 9, 2011 at Los Prados Golf Course on Ann Rd and Bradley. This is an ALL INDOOR SHOW!

Our advertisments will be featured in:
     -the Centennial View (which is rec'd by over 65,000 homes!)
     -the Summerlin View (which is rec'd by over 71,000 homes!)
     -The Los Prados Golf Course newsletter (which is rec'd by 1,328 homes!)
     -Craigslist
     -Facebook (several vendors will also be advertising on their Facebook page)
     -2,000+ printed flyers
     -20+ large foam board size (16"x20") put up in the area surrounding the community with arrows       directing clients from several different directions
     -Fox5 News (local bulletin on the air)
     -Ed Bozarth electric sign on Ann Rd and 95
     -AND MORE!

We do our best to produce a quality show and we pride ourselves on variety. WE WANT YOU!!! :)

PLEASE EMAIL US FOR A CONTRACT.

WE ARE ALMOST OUT OF 3X3 ADD-ON TABLES, 3X3 TABLES AND 8FT TABLES!

We are filling up quickly and have a wonderful group of vendors so far. Please help support the Handmade in Vegas team!

If you have any questions, please contact Brandy (702)523-8197 or email Julie at spillthebeansetc@gmail.com.

Bonnie Springs Chili Cook Off Vendor Opp

Dear Friends and community partners:

 

Bonnie Springs Zoo and Community Cat Coalition of Clark County (C5) are pleased to be co-hosting an ISC sanctioned Chili Cook Off at the Bonnie Springs Ranch.

 

The Bonnie Springs Zoo's mission is to shelter and nurture adopted or abandoned animals while encouraging visitors to be educated and to experience these animals in a natural setting. The Zoo depends on financial support from the public for the care and maintenance of the animals as well as educational programs.

 

C5 is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to serving our community by reducing the population of homeless, abandoned and feral cats. Volunteers accomplish this goal through humane Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) programs, management of outdoor colonies, and educational out- reach.

 

Please do not miss the opportunity to participate in this event and support the animals at Bonnie Springs Zoo and the feral and stray cats in Clark County.

 

Ways you can help:

 

• Purchase a booth to display and sell your products or services
• Donate items for the raffle
• Donate funds to support the event

 

If you have any further questions about the Chili Cook Off, please contact Event Coordinator Debbie Williams atdwilliams@c5-tnr.org or by phone at 702-9

 

Attached is the vendor application and legal disclosures.  All applications must be received by August 30, 2011.

 

 

Thank you

 

Debbie Wheeler-Williams

C5 Event Coordinator

This looks like it could be a ton of fun and they have just reduced the vendor fee from $200 to $50.  Here's the vendor application:  https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment?ui=2&ik=e62f6a5966&view=att&th=1302dc0be03f4476&attid=0.1&disp=inline&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P9Ee3qAqlrGmOt9fLqTpQFd&sadet=1306440106089&sads=1w6a2AgTW43FirimfWsvujKHNbE&sadssc=1

Here is the rundown of the Renegade Craft Show in Austin!

I loved it.  I was so honored to be amongst such amazing talent.

Megan Dresback (FFTFandB)

https://www.facebook.com/note.php?created&&note_id=10150263803681411

FRESH 52 AT TIVOLI

FRESH 52 AT TIVOLI

Hi Kathy....So...I am thinking....I want to do a booth at Tivoli with Handmade in Vegas...I will have all items from Handmade in Vegas Crafters on Etsy...Idea...They give me items to sell..kind of like a store....I sell them and they give me 10% I am just throwing this out there, because I really want Handmade in Vegas promoted. I can only have a couple items at a time from each, and we can create an inventory... I am very trustworthy, but can not be responsible for these items, in case some super sly person comes in and steals...Or something crazy like that. I can even have a person from each shop there every week to help with the booth. I pay all the fees, insurance, etc..... I am open to ideas on how to work this....Each person will also have to provide a way to display, unless it is a table, etc.... I am open to any idea on how to make this work. I will have at both markets. Sara has handmade in Vegas banners, and we can create a shop at the event. If it gets big, I will do 2 tents, but will require help from the vendors each week to set up..

We would have to create inventory sheets each week to check in, check out...Know what I mean? It would be really cool to see who sells what! Each item would have to be approved...

Carrie sent me this message for Fresh 52--------if any of you are interested in doing this please contact her at 481-6558.

This would be like having a consignment store.

You can also have 2 people share a tent. Which is 40.00 a month

VENDORS WANTED---Second Annual Christmas in July Show

Hello ladies and gentlemen!

Just a quick reminder that we are now accepting applications for our 2nd Annual Christmas in July show on July 9, 2011 at Los Prados Golf Course on Ann Rd and Bradley. This is an ALL INDOOR SHOW!

Our advertisments will be featured in:
     -the Centennial View (which is rec'd by over 65,000 homes!)
     -the Summerlin View (which is rec'd by over 71,000 homes!)
     -The Los Prados Golf Course newsletter (which is rec'd by 1,328 homes!)
     -Craigslist
     -Facebook (several vendors will also be advertising on their Facebook page)
     -2,000+ printed flyers
     -20+ large foam board size (16"x20") put up in the area surrounding the community with arrows       directing clients from several different directions
     -Fox5 News (local bulletin on the air)
     -Ed Bozarth electric sign on Ann Rd and 95
     -AND MORE!

We do our best to produce a quality show and we pride ourselves on variety. WE WANT YOU!!! :)

PLEASE EMAIL US FOR A CONTRACT.

If you have any questions, please contact Brandy (702)523-8197 or email Julie at spillthebeansetc@gmail.com.

New Blog

http://thepursuittocraftiness.wordpress.com/

This is my new blog. I am very new at writing and doing this blog thing. After our meeting this month, Megan our speaker, motivated me to do this. So I thought lets give it try. Learning as I go along.


Any ladies have blogs? Post them here or on our Face book pages so we can follow you!


Kathy

Event Calendar for Vendor Opportunities

Click here to view the Facebook page

I've created a facebook page specifically to list arts and crafts events in the Las Vegas area. This way vendors and shoppers can click "attend" and it will be added to their facebook calendar.  Their friends will see it and if they click "attend" or "maybe" it will spread to their friends. Hopefully this will garner more advertising for our events.   The way the page is set up, only an admin can add an event, so we don't get random junk posted to the listings. I won't be updating the calendar on the blog anymore - this should replace that.  Hopefully we will also be able to post vendor applications as well.  Right now, Sarah  Benac Flake and I are admins.  I'm working on getting the First Friday and Fresh52 events posted. You can email me at happybugdesigns@cox.net if you have something you want added.

If anyone is interested in taking over keeping the excel spreadsheet calendar updated on the blog please contact Sarah Flake or myself.  Thanks!

Second Annual Christmas in July Show!

Registration is now open for the Second Annual Christmas in July Craft and Gift Boutique.

Location: Los Prados Golf and Country Club (all INDOORS)

Date/Time: July 9th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (deadline to register June 10th)

Space includes a table and up to two chairs:

6 foot table ............................................ $50.00
8 foot table .............................................$60.00
3x3 table ................................................$25.00
Half donut table approx. 5 feet .......... $50.00
3x3 table as an add on ..........................$15.00

Please send email to spillthebeansetc@gmail.com to request an application. Space is limited and choice of spots/ tables are FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!

Happy Mother's Day

I just wanted to wish all the wonderful mothers on our team a happy, relaxing and super day.

Robi
Nevada Woods

First Friday at Studio8ten

A bunch of our Etsy shops are selling tonite at Studio8ten on Las Vegas Blvd and Gass.
There is also a photography exhibit.  Free parking on 4th, live music and food from 6-9pm.
Come on down and join the fun and support your team members!!
Heather - Heatherp22 and Aquariart on Etsy

First Friday Volunteer for Tomorrow?

I just got an email from Cindy (who started and organizes First Friday) and she is very anxious to find volunteers for tomorrow's event.  They need help from 5-10pm either manning their information booth or helping at the beverage stand.

For those of you who haven't been to First Friday, it's a very fun event and working as a volunteer will get you front row seats to the Las Vegas crazy parade.  This is by far the biggest art event going on in Vegas with over 10,000 people attending each month.  All the big-wig arts and culture heads in the city usually attend and volunteering is a great networking opportunity since many of the other volunteers help coordinate this event as well.  This is also really good weather to volunteer.

Please let me know by the end of the day today if you would like to help out tomorrow and I'll set you up with Cindy.  If you can, we'd love to have your help in future months as well - let me know if/when you'd like to help (email me or leave your comment on this post). You would report to The Funk House (1288 S. Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas) at 5pm for your volunteer assignment.

Here is the event website:  http://firstfriday-lasvegas.org/

Mt. Charleston August Show Contracts Available

Hello everyone,
I wanted to let you know that I have contracts and am accepting payment for the August 7th show here on Mt. Charleston. I also want to remind everyone that it is 30 degrees cooler up here, so if you have a tent, it is a wonderful time to be outside, especially since it's nearly impossible to be outside in Las Vegas in August!!! Last year we had about 50 vendors inside and out, and except for the last hour when it rained, it was a lovely day with lots of traffic. For those of you who don't know about it, we have it at the Resort at Mt. Charleston, which is the first hotel you pass coming up the mountain. There are pictures of our last two shows and information about the show on http://mtcharlestonartsandcraftsfair.webs.com. I also put links to the participants' Etsy shops on this website. Last year the hotel provided live music, but I don't know if that is the case this year.
I tried to attach the contract here, but it says the image is corrupt(????), but I can send you one if you write me at nevadawoods@hotmail.com.
At this time, we are pretty filled up with jewelry vendors, but I can have perhaps two more as long as they are outside.

We're BBBAAACCCCCKKKKKK!!!!

Hello my wonderful creative friends!

We took a few months off from craft shows (Brandy just HAD to have a baby!) BUT we are in the midst of setting up our next show for July 9th. This is an ALL INDOOR show at Los Prados Golf Course on Ann and Bradley. We will be advetising in TWO newspapers (The View for two different areas), craigslist, facebook, Handmade in Vegas, Ed Bozarth Chevrolet, Fox 5 News, 1,000+ flyers, and MORE! We will have 20+ signs (large, easy to read signs) posted in the area with the times and arrows directing shoppers to our show. We will be sending out an email to all of our friends but if you are unsure if you are on our email list then feel free to email us at spillthebeansetc@gmail.com.

Spaces will be 6 foot by 4 foot and available on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis. Once we receive your COMPLETED application and payment, we will forward you the room layout and you will then be required to email us your top 3 choices for location.

We are looking to fill this event with 50 vendors! We have room for approximately 60 but 50 will allow our vendors some breathing room.

Please allow us time to send out our intro email and application. This event is open to ALL Handmade in Vegas team members, handmade vendors, and approved home-based businesses. We ALWAYS try our best to ensure that our vendors are spread out and away from similar vendors which is why we need your top 3 booth picks.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email us at spillthebeansetc@gmail.com or call us at 702-523-8197.

<3 Brandy and Julie

P.S I will upload a picture of baby Logan soon!

Team Potluck Party!

Hi Team - Let's get together and enjoy this beautiful weather!  How about a pot luck at my house on June 4th from 5-9pm.  I'll provide the hot dogs and hamburgers, you guys bring some sides, and we'll gab the night away.  Our team has grown quite a bit since the last party at my house and so plan on meeting some great new amazing people!

Event details and RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/Handmade-In-Vegas/Henderson-NV/88879/


Also - as far as the monthly meetings, Kathy Wheeler continues to host a NW meetup at the Tea Time Cafe on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 (see the team calendar for details: http://lasvegasetsyteam.blogspot.com/p/local-events-we-are-in.html).

The 2nd Tuesday meeting at Findlay Chevrolet has been canceled and we are going to try for quarterly parties instead since the NW meetup has been such a success.  Thanks, Kathy!

FACE BOOK GROUP

As I posted earlier there has been some changes with our Facebook page that just took place.
If you do not want all the messages in your email box you can go to your Accounts and set it there to not receive any. The reason you are getting them is because there is a lot of discussion going on.
I have adjusted the chat area so it does not pop up and bother all of you too.

Face book is making changes too.

Thank you
Kathy

Your Etsy Public Profile - Important Box

There is one thing you might need to check and update on your Etsy Public Profile - your "city." Go to Your Account, then Public Profile. Scroll down past Gender, and you will see "city."

THAT is where you need to list Las Vegas (or Henderson, or both) so that your shop will come up in the local shop search on Etsy. In my case, I covered all bases and listed it like this:
Las Vegas NV Nevada, Henderson NV Nevada, United States

If you have renewed an item or added one recently and you still do not show up on the Buy/ShopLocal search, that is probably why.

Checking How the Public "Sees" Your Shop

My first post, "Renew, Renew, Renew," mentioned how easy it is to keep your shop in the top of Etsy's search engines when someone is searching for local products. One comment on that post explained that at our local team meetings, this has been suggested, as well as adding products on a regular basis. None of this becomes real until you visually "see" that your shop is being seen, and where, and how often, and by whom.

I mentioned one way in Renew, Renew, Renew, by going to Buy, then Shop Local. Then, enter Las Vegas, NV, and you'll see that right now, only CarolynsJewelry an my own shop come up. There should be dozens of our local shops popping up there. All you need to do is renew one item, even once a week, or add one new item.

The new item added doesn't have to be spectacular. It can be a color variation of something you often offer, or a size difference, or a bunch-of-somethings instead of just one-something. Either way, your shop will then pop up in that major Etsy search.

Another way to see how your items are being viewed and which ones are being looked at, is to go to http://www.craftcult.com/heartomatic.php
Enter your shop name, then click on Item Hearts. Look at the rightmost column to see current views. Then, hit "reset" and go back in a day or so, and you will quickly see which items are drawing interested browsers and shoppers.

There are other ways of checking to see which of your items are the "hot" ones. We'll go into them little by little, but you need to begin to care about your shop's visitors.

FACE BOOK GROUP

Hey Everyone,
We have a change on our Face book group now. When u go to it should be listed on your personal face book page the main page. Look to the left and u should see Handmade In Vegas. They were going to archive the old one so they wanted u to update. A couple of new features, we can all chat as a group on line. So if u have a question and the whole group is on you can chat if u want too.

We have 3 choices also, Open(where everyone can see your posts on their pages)secret where its just group members or closed. So far the vote is going to Open.

Check it out!
Pretty cool!

Kathy

The Fabulous Etsy Forums

While I realize that most of this team joined to network locally, most of us also have Etsy shops and still hope to make some decent income from those shops.

I found early on that the Etsy Forums are a great place to network among other Etsy vendors. The biggest benefit, for me, is that I have met many new Etsy friends, and I have developed customers from my posts (other Etsy sellers), and even more important, I have learned a great deal the easy way: from those who have learned the hard way.

Etsy Forums cover many areas. I have asked questions and received major help from other Etsy shop owners on topics such as: Craftopolis ads (do they work?), how to get into Treasuries, how to give a complete refund, and even whether it is good Etsy-quette to ask for Feedback when it has not been given (most agree to not do that).

At times, I just visit the Forums and browse the list of the most recent posts or the most popular posts. I have often found some great information that I would not have thought about seeking.

Once you have posted a topic or question, the next time you visit the Forums, you will see a little box to click: Your Threads. You will see any topic you have posted in and any topic you have initiated, forever. You can easily see if there are any new posts.

To check the Forums, go to your Etsy page, across the top, on the left side, to Community, then Forums in the drop-down menu.

I usually click on the names of the shop owners who reply, and check out their stores. Sometimes I have found some stores I would never have found otherwise. Other times, folks who replied found my shop and bought from me. Either way, it is a great networking tool.
EvelynMayfield