Save The Date: "Makers-on-Hudson" Holiday Craft Fair December 12th

Yes! It's that time of the year where we are elbow deep planning this year's handmade holiday craft fair! We're changing things up a little bit...

We will be back at The Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY for Second Saturday in December. That's Saturday December 12th from 10 am to 5 pm.   There are just a few more days left to apply!  

"Second Saturday" in Beacon is always fun to check out.  You can check out all the art galleries, dine out, check out the holiday window displays in all the storefronts, and even attend their tree lighting.

RSVP on Facebook and follow the event page for updates and vendor announcements.

In My Studio: Hudson Valley Etsy's NEW Instagram Account

The Hudson Valley Etsy now on Instagram

Hudson Valley Etsy has recently started our own Instagram account. If you are a newbie to the whole Instagram revolution as I am, I hope this blog post will introduce the basics, inspire you to start your own account and encourage you to follow all the team currently on Instagram.

To start with Instagram is an online photo and video sharing network. It is a wonderful and fun way for small craft businesses to post pictures of their products, life, studios and inspiration in a quick and easy way. Photos can be manipulated within the app to give them some extra ummph so don't worry if your photo taking skills are questionable- in Instagram you can turn them into works of art within seconds.

Getting Started

1. To get started you will need an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or an Android handset. Go to the app store and download the free app to your device.
2. Choose a recognizable username, if you are starting the account for your small craft business in the interest of continuity choose a name consistent with your business name and Etsy shop name so that people can find you easily.