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Thank you Austin for the fantastic turn-out and great holiday shopping mood that lasted all weekend long! EtsyAustin appreciates your love and support.
Check out photos with Santa by Cindy of Chaotic Whimsey and Trevor Ray Thompson.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Craft Riot! Ticket Winners
Congratulations to our three Craft Riot! Ticket Winners:
Quiltee Carol! who wrote: As a crafty type myself, I want to infuse myself with all of the wonderful creativity that I have seen since moving back to Austin this year. I have a close friend who loves all things handmade, and I'll know the perfect gift when I see it, but I'm sure the challenge will be trying to decide from all the great choices!
Maria! who said: I'm looking for jewelry and dog clothes!
and Dawnita! who retweeted our tweet about the event.
Thanks to everyone who participated. See you soon!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Craft Riot! - The Complete List
This weekend's Craft Riot! A Handmade Revolution in Shopping is sure to be an outstanding event. With the crafters like these, how could it not be?
Amelia Beth Handmade Cards and Crafts
Diamonds and Guns by Action Jackson
Linden Leaf Studio and Lin Designs
Paired Hearts/Wondercraft
Snuggleherd/Wondercraft
Tina Lewis Pottery and Ceramic Art
Only a few more hours to enter the Ticket Giveaway!
Craft Riot! - Meet your maker
The Craft Riot! is this weekend. Start your shopping list early by meeting our revolutionary hand-makers...
SquidInkKollective
What is the number one holiday pick from your own shop?
Our squid linen tea towels. They're handmade with quality linen and non-toxic inks, so they're a colorful and green touch to anyone's kitchen.
What do you want people to know about your shop/products?
We're primarily a screen printing apparel company. We only use sweatshop-free or organic bamboo/cotton shirts, and everything is printed manually with water-based inks. Most of our designs are drawn and inked by hand - yep, it's a hands-on process. There's also a lot of animals involved - mainly, narwhals, dogs and cats. And squids, of course! We love being able to support ourselves with a creative-based living that's eco-friendly, and adds humor and a dash of silliness to the world.
Best handmade present ever received?
Lynnea: A particularly awesome oil painting of a parsnip by my grandmother.
Brian: A woodcut by my college professor, Catherine Chauvin
Our shop is: squidinkkollective.etsy.com
Don't forget to enter the Ticket Giveaway!
SquidInkKollective
What is the number one holiday pick from your own shop?
Our squid linen tea towels. They're handmade with quality linen and non-toxic inks, so they're a colorful and green touch to anyone's kitchen.
What do you want people to know about your shop/products?
We're primarily a screen printing apparel company. We only use sweatshop-free or organic bamboo/cotton shirts, and everything is printed manually with water-based inks. Most of our designs are drawn and inked by hand - yep, it's a hands-on process. There's also a lot of animals involved - mainly, narwhals, dogs and cats. And squids, of course! We love being able to support ourselves with a creative-based living that's eco-friendly, and adds humor and a dash of silliness to the world.
Best handmade present ever received?
Lynnea: A particularly awesome oil painting of a parsnip by my grandmother.
Brian: A woodcut by my college professor, Catherine Chauvin
Our shop is: squidinkkollective.
Don't forget to enter the Ticket Giveaway!
Craft Riot! - Meet your maker
The Craft Riot! is this weekend. Start your shopping list early by meeting our revolutionary hand-makers...
Debbie Carroll Designs
What is the number one holiday pick from your own shop?
Number #1 Holiday Pick - would be my mini prints/card sets featuring archival prints of my original watercolors. They are a great gift for men or women, and with their vibrant colors they are also rather festive! Sold in sets of 4 or 6 and grouped by color, they also look great framed, and could be given individually or as a grouping!
What do you want people to know about your shop/products?
Regarding my jewelry, I would really like for people to know that I strive for unique designs that are either one-of-a-kind or a limited edition (less than 10, and usually far fewer than that!). I spend a lot of time on the design aspect of my work, and enjoy finding just that right touch to make a piece special. I try to put a little vintage into each piece I make by using vintage beads (lucite is a huge favorite) or vintage findings along with my cache of newer stones, pearls or contemporary and reproduction components.
Best handmade present ever received?
The white satin wedding dress my mom made for my Barbie doll when I about 9 years old, I wish I still had it!
My shop is: debbiecarrolldesigns.etsy.com
Don't forget to enter the Ticket Giveaway!
Debbie Carroll Designs
What is the number one holiday pick from your own shop?
Number #1 Holiday Pick - would be my mini prints/card sets featuring archival prints of my original watercolors. They are a great gift for men or women, and with their vibrant colors they are also rather festive! Sold in sets of 4 or 6 and grouped by color, they also look great framed, and could be given individually or as a grouping!
What do you want people to know about your shop/products?
Regarding my jewelry, I would really like for people to know that I strive for unique designs that are either one-of-a-kind or a limited edition (less than 10, and usually far fewer than that!). I spend a lot of time on the design aspect of my work, and enjoy finding just that right touch to make a piece special. I try to put a little vintage into each piece I make by using vintage beads (lucite is a huge favorite) or vintage findings along with my cache of newer stones, pearls or contemporary and reproduction components.
Best handmade present ever received?
The white satin wedding dress my mom made for my Barbie doll when I about 9 years old, I wish I still had it!
My shop is: debbiecarrolldesigns.etsy.com
Don't forget to enter the Ticket Giveaway!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Craft Riot! - Meet your maker
The Craft Riot! is less than one week away. Start your shopping list early by meeting our revolutionary hand-makers...
SweetWolf
What is the number one holiday pick from your own shop?
Neckwarmers (or scarflettes) are like a mini hug around your neck! They make great gifts, are affordable and are the perfect winter accessory for our mild Austin winters! Can be worn around the house or office to keep the chill off your neck. I will debut more at Craft Riot! and some are made from upcycled/ reclaimed materials! so they will be warm and one of a kind!
What do you want people to know about your shop/products?
Almost all the items I create are One Of A Kind. I make a wide variety of items, mostly accessories. I like to put a funky vibe in my creations, and try to make most of them functional, so they are unique and useful!
Best handmade Christmas present ever received? My mother and grandmothers have given me many heartfelt handmade presents over the years; it would be hard to say which was my favorite, but they all inspired me in some way.
My shop is: SweetWolf.etsy.com
Don't forget to enter the Ticket Giveaway!
SweetWolf
What is the number one holiday pick from your own shop?
Neckwarmers (or scarflettes) are like a mini hug around your neck! They make great gifts, are affordable and are the perfect winter accessory for our mild Austin winters! Can be worn around the house or office to keep the chill off your neck. I will debut more at Craft Riot! and some are made from upcycled/ reclaimed materials! so they will be warm and one of a kind!
What do you want people to know about your shop/products?
Almost all the items I create are One Of A Kind. I make a wide variety of items, mostly accessories. I like to put a funky vibe in my creations, and try to make most of them functional, so they are unique and useful!
Best handmade Christmas present ever received? My mother and grandmothers have given me many heartfelt handmade presents over the years; it would be hard to say which was my favorite, but they all inspired me in some way.
My shop is: SweetWolf.etsy.com
Don't forget to enter the Ticket Giveaway!
Craft Riot! - Meet your maker
The Craft Riot! is less than one week away. Start your shopping list early by meeting our revolutionary hand-makers...
Linden Leaf Studio and LinDesigns
What is the number one holiday pick from your own shop?
Sterling silver key ring - perfect gift for man, woman, teen, grandparent and goes with everything! :) You can also personalize it with an initial, monogram or name!
What do you want people to know about your shop/products?
a. Everything is handmade by me and I recycle/reuse as much as possible.
b. Most of the silver used in my pieces is recycled silver and I turn in my scraps of silver for recycling.
c. I have a range of styles and prices in both of my shops!
Best handmade present ever received?
I have several afghans my grandmother crocheted for my sisters and I! I love them, they never go out of style!
My shop is: LindenLeafStudio.etsy.com
Don't forget to enter the Ticket Giveaway!
Linden Leaf Studio and LinDesigns
What is the number one holiday pick from your own shop?
Sterling silver key ring - perfect gift for man, woman, teen, grandparent and goes with everything! :) You can also personalize it with an initial, monogram or name!
What do you want people to know about your shop/products?
a. Everything is handmade by me and I recycle/reuse as much as possible.
b. Most of the silver used in my pieces is recycled silver and I turn in my scraps of silver for recycling.
c. I have a range of styles and prices in both of my shops!
Best handmade present ever received?
I have several afghans my grandmother crocheted for my sisters and I! I love them, they never go out of style!
My shop is: LindenLeafStudio.etsy.com
Don't forget to enter the Ticket Giveaway!
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