Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

Festivals Flourish To Usher in Autumn

 

This weekend promises to be very exiting for Hudson Valley Etsy. Our members will be featured in "craft villages" in two states!

 

First, let's travel to The Garden State, New Jersey, to visit Kathryn, of HuzzahHandmade who will be one of over 150 artists and craftspeople at Rose Squared Productions Fine Arts and Crafts Show, in Upper Montclair, N.J. on Saturday and Sunday. Anderson Park will be home to 170 mini galleries and boutiques featuring etchings, oils, watercolor, photography, wearable fiber, jewelry, glass, leather, wood, clay and much more. 10 - 5 each day.

 

Nuno Felted Shawl on Silk by HuzzahHandmade

Next, the quaint village of Sharon Springs, N.Y. (of The Fabulous Beekman Boys fame) will be hosting its annual Harvest Festival. A special feature of the festival is the Etsy Makers' Village, featuring a juried selection of fine craftspeople. Hudson Valley Etsy is well-represented by Gwen of Beyond The Picket Fence; Erin and Corey of Harp and Thistle; Sarah of SoHandmade; and Sue of digiliodesigns. 

 

Here's a peek at just some of their wonderful products:

 

Organic Carrot Facial Soap by Beyond the Picket Fence

 

Pumpkin Pie Punch Needle Embroidery by Harp + Thistle

Christmas Tree Skirt by sohandmade1

"Kimmie Bones" Art Doll by digiliodesigns

 

In my Studio: Back to School

Gorgeous Pencil Case from H and J Star Creations

If, like me you are counting down the days till your little ones go back to school, here are a few curated items from Hudson Valley Etsy to ease the transition:

Welcome your teacher back with one of these seasonal cup sleeves from Quarter Life Luck:

Apple cup sleeve from Quarter Life Luck

Store your kids crayons with one of my very own crayon rolls:



Crayon Roll from So Handmade


Organize all those books, stationary and supplies in these wonderful baskets by Twisted Thread and Hook:

Set of 3 Rope Baskets by Twisted Thread and Hook

And finally once the kids are out the door treat yourself to a well earned pampering courtesy of Beyond the Picket Fence!

Dead Sea Salt Spa in a Bottle from Beyond the Picket Fence

Labor Day is a glorious holiday because your child will be going back to school the next day.  It would have been called Independence Day, but that name was already taken.  Bill Dodds


Good Luck and Good making
Sarah
So Handmade

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

 Party on the Block, Shop by the River, Stroll the Flea

 

The Ides of August bring good fortune for adventuresome souls who love exploring the Hudson Valley. This weekend Hudson Valley Etsy will be out in force, so you'll need to plan your itinerary very carefully. 

Snowy Owl soft sculpture by digiliodesigns

Starting in the Mid-Hudson Valley and working your way up, you can meet Sue, from digiliodesigns down by the river at the Garrison Riverside Arts Fair, both Saturday and Sunday. 

Next, you can party (and shop) with seven of our members on Saturday in Kingston at the Chronogram Block Party.  Meet Hester from Hester's Studio, Gwen from Beyond The Picket Fence, Marilyn from Pulp Sushi, Karen from Karmabee, Sara from So Handmade, Jackie from NixeJewels, and Erica, from Incarnate Anew. They'll be rockin' the block from 4 - 9PM. 

Blue Leaf Necklace with Flowers by pulpsushi

Hipnotique All Natural Soap by beyondthepicketfence

Organic Cotton Onesie, by karmabee

Tray for Two, by hestersstudio

Lunar Cycle Necklace by incarnateanew

Blue Chalcedony Earrings by Nixe Jewels

Crayon Roll Travel Accessory by So Handmade

And finally, head north and west to find Christina, from Hudson Naturals at the Phoenicia Flea at Westwind Orchard, Accord, N.Y.on Saturday and Sunday.

Unrefined Avocado Oil, by HudsonNaturals

In My Studio: Listening to Podcasts

My varied podcast subscriptions

While I work in my studio I love listening to all manner of podcasts. I listen to business and entrepreneurship podcasts to get useful tips for running a small craft business. I listen to crafty podcasts to get inspiration and motivation for my products and I listen to drama podcasts for pure pleasure while I get busy in the studio.

In the blog today I want to share with you some of the popular ones that fellow Hudson Valley Etsy team members listen too:

First, Marilyn from Pulp Sushi recommended a podcast to her Instagram followers a while ago called Being Boss. I started listening to this one on her recommendation and love it! On it, two creative boss ladies - Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon, talk about their experiences starting and running their own businesses. As they themselves say:

 "Being Boss is hard. Blending work and life is messy. Making a dream job of your own isn't easy. But getting paid for it, becoming known for it and finding purpose in it, is so doable- if you do the work."

I highly recommend this one for some great advice, motivation and real life inspirational tips to grow your business.

Download: Available from iTunes (search Being Boss) or from www.lovebeingboss.com

Another podcast of a similar genre is called Elise Gets Crafty.

This is one that I have been following for a while and I also love it for its down to earth, no nonsense advice from blogging, to running an Etsy shop, to juggling motherhood and working. Elise Blaha Cripe is a creative entrepreneur with a successful blog www.elisejoy.com  she sells online courses as well as owning her own shop selling handmade items. Her podcasts mainly take the format of discussions with guests who are invited on the show to talk about specific topics.

Download: Available from iTunes (search Elise Gets Crafty) and from www.elisejoy.com

Elena Rosenberg loves listening to A Way with Words podcasts while she works. Although not directly related to crafts and making, it is all about words and language and their creative usage. Hundreds of thousands of language lovers from around the world tune in each week to hear author Martha Barnette and dictionary editor Grant Barrett take calls about slang, grammar, English usage, old sayings, word origins, regional dialects and family expressions.

Download: Available from ITunes (search A Way with Words) or from www.waywordradio.org

Beyond the Picket Fence enjoys listening to Fresh Rag. This creative and business minded podcast also gives lots of great tips and advice about running a small craft business. Dave Conrey, the shows creator says:

"If you’re an artist, designer, crafter or other independent, creative entrepreneur looking to build your business and make more sales, you’ve come to the right place.

If you’re tired of busting your butt, with an ever-increasing work load, for a business that was supposed to be your dream, and you’re looking for a way to ease the pain, you’re also in the right place."

Download: Available from ITunes (search Fresh Rag) or from  www.freshrag.com


Good Luck and Good Listening!

Sarah
SO Handmade

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

To Market, To Market All Around the Valley

"Sex is good, but not as good as fresh, sweet corn" Garrison Keillor

 

 

Now that we have your attention, just a note to let you know where our members will be this weekend. Most of the wonderful Farmers' Markets of the valley have opened and are in full swing again, so you will soon have the opportunity to test Mr. Keillor's quote. 

While you're waiting for the corn to grow, pay a visit to Gwen, from Beyond the Picket Fence down by the river at the Beacon Farmers' Market Sunday, May 31 from 10-3 PM. 

Gwen's shop is not just about soap. She hand crafts a variety of all-natural products to nourish your skin after a hard day of gardening, working or playing outdoors. Her products are not just for the ladies. Guys will find some luscious skin-care products as well.

Shaving Soap

Working Woman Hand Cream

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

It's starting to be leaf-peaking season! But what is better than leaf-peaking alone? How about the 3rd Annual Hudson Hop and Harvest Festival? Beer and Autumn? I'll take it! The festival takes place this Saturday, October 4th, 2014 from 2PM - 9PM at Peekskill Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill, NY.

Beyond The Picket Fence

While you're there check out Beyond The Picket Fence's awesome beer soaps, they smell amazing! Beer soaps are not your thing you say, give'em a sniff and otherwise there will be plenty of other soaps, lotions and other body care products.

Beyond The Picket Fence

Beyond The Picket Fence

Happy shopping!

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

Our very busy Beyond The Picket Fence will be participating in 24th Annual Taste Of New Paltz this Sunday, September 14, from 11AM-5PM, at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz, NY.

Beyond The Picket Fence

Go and check out the bounty as well as BTPF's excellent soaps, lotions, creams, oils, insect repellents and much more!

Beyond The Picket Fence

Beyond The Picket Fence

 Happy shopping!

Graduation Gifts

Gifts for the Graduate

from the Hudson Valley Etsy Team

Charms of Faith

Jewelry to inspire the grad heading out into the world.

Lark Practical

Something to hold their keys to the kingdom.

Beyond the Picket Fence

Keep clean, make a good impression.

Luke Gilvey Glass

For a heirloom toast to the Class of 2014!

Jody - A Studio By The Sea

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

We have two events for you this weekend, so come on out!

Beyond the Picket Fence will be at the Newburgh Urban Market this Saturday, June 14, from 10AM-4PM. This new market is located on Liberty Street near Washington's Headquarters in New burgh, NY.

Beyond The Picket Fence

Beyond The Picket Fence

L&M Studio are having an open house celebration at their new studio at 462 Main Street in Catskill, NY, this Saturday, June 14, from 4PM-8PM.

L&M Studio

L&M Studio

Happy shopping!

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend (and even sooner!)

We're starting early this week!

Beyond The Picket Fence will be selling their wonderful soaps, scrubs, creams, laundry detergents, lip balms, massage oils etc. at two different venues.

Tonight (Thursday evening), June 5, from 5PM-8PM they will be at the Mid-Hudson Marketplace at Mid-Hudson Children's Museum in Poughkeepsie, NY.

This Sunday, June 8, from 11AM-3PM, Beyond The Picket Fence will be stopping at the Farmer's Market in Beacon, NY.

Beyond The Picket Fence

Beyond The Picket Fence

New Prospect Pottery will be at Bazaar-on-Hudson in Cold Spring, NY, this Sunday, June 8, from 10:30AM-4:30PM.

New Prospect Pottery

New Prospect Pottery

Happy shopping!

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

We have a busy weekend ahead of us!

As you might have already seen this Saturday, May 31, is the first date of the Newburgh Urban Market. Our very own Beyond The Picket Fence will be there selling her yummy smelling and generally super awesome soaps and lotions. The market is open from 10AM-4PM and is located at 50 Liberty Street next to Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh, NY.

Beyond The Picket Fence

But don't leave just yet, as yours truly, Meerwiibli by Sarah-Maria, will be participating in a fashion show showcasing the work of Hudson Valley designers. The event will start at 8PM this Saturday, May 31, at the Hudson Valley Hotel and Conference Center on Route 17K in Newburgh, NY. Hope to see you there!

Meerwiibli by Sarah-Maria

Pulp Sushi will be at Bazaar-on-Hudson in Cold Spring, NY, this Sunday, June 1, from 10:30AM-4:30PM.

Pulp Sushi

Reclaimed Designs, Kitsch and Stitch NY and Knot By Gran'ma will be representing their work at the Fishkill Fine Arts and Craft Fair this Sunday, June 1, from 11AM-4PM.

Reclaimed Designs

Kitsch and Stitch NY

Knot By Gran'ma

Happy shopping and partying!