Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend.

Tick, Tock, Tick Tock

The Holiday Countdown Continues 

Long Feather Charm Necklace, by Pulpsushi

Hudson Valley Etsy is starting the weekend a day early, and with Hanukkah beginning this Sunday, and Christmas only about three weeks away, extra shopping time is a real bonus. On Friday, in Annandale-On-Hudson, two of our members will be vendors at the Bard College Holiday Craft Fair 

 

Make sure you stop in to see Marilyn, of Pulp Sushi, with her vintage inspired, handmade jewelry and Karen, of Karmabee, who brings her silk screened designs on tees, baby clothes, note cards and more. 

 

Candle Cards, by Karmabee

 

On Saturday, three of our members will be featured in diverse markets up and down the Hudson Valley. Erin, of  Harp and Thistle, will be in Hudson at the Hudson Winter Walk, with her punch needle embroidery, holiday home decor, and fiber art.

Nutcracker 3D sculpture, punch needle embroidery by Harp and Thistle

 

Traveling south to Warwick, N.Y., you can visit Kathryn of  Huzzah Handmade Wearables, at the Holiday Fair at the Warwick Middle School. She will bring her luxury knits and felted accessories to this long established, handmade show.

 

Firebird, Nuno Felted Shawl, by HuzzahHandmade

 

Sarah, of  SO Handmade, will be in two Ulster County shows this weekend! On Saturday, she'll be in Woodstock at the Sudbury School Winter Gift Sale.  On Sunday, she will be in Saugerties at the Fiber Flame Holiday Craft Show.

Christmas dish towel, by SOHandmade

 

Cindy of  Cynla, will be busy both Saturday and Sunday down at the Chelsea Market in New York City for the Handmade Cavalcade. Her stationery, based on her original drawings and designs, will fit the bill for any occasion. 

Starry Animal boxed note cards, by Cynla

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

What's New In June

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Ok let's see what was new items came out in June from the team!

Red Brass & Agate Slice Pendant from Incarnate Anew

Rope Basket from Twisted Thread and Hook

Turquoise and Coral Beaded Beach Necklace from Pulp Sushi

Fourth of July BBQ Invitation design from Silently Screaming

More Signs of Spring

More Signs of Spring

with the Hudson Valley Etsy Team 

Hydrangea Card by Cynla

Sunshine Pillow by Quarter Life Luck

Little Bunny Keychain - Crochet PDF Pattern by the Pudgy Rabbit

Flower Bouquet Hair Comb by Pulp Sushi

Jody

a Studio by the Sea

The Signs of Spring

The Signs of Spring

from the 

HudsonValley Etsy Team

Purple Butterfly Rug by Twisted Thread and Hook

Dancing Pocket Vase by Hester's Studio

Sweet Leigh Flower Earrings by Merry Alchemy

 

"The Sisters" by Digilio Designs

Jody - A Studio By The Sea

Now at ArtsWestchester

We are excited to announce the opening of the new SHOP at ArtsWestchester in White Plains!  Curated by Elena Rosenberg of Elena Rosenberg Wearable Fiber Art, the SHOP at ArtsWestchester carries handmade art and crafts by New York area artists and makers, including many from the Hudson Valley Etsy Team. 

An extension of the beautiful gallery space at 31 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, the shop and gallery are open Tuesday - Saturday, 12-5pm.

There will be trunk shows/demos in connection with the SHOP at ArtsWestchester on the following dates:

Cindy of Cynla on 4/18 12pm - 4pm
Sue Digilio of Digilio Designs on 4/25 12 pm - 4pm
Elena Rosenberg on 5/2 12pm - 4pm

Click after the jump to see more images of this beautiful new space!

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

It's our last weekend of the year for craft fairs so come out this weekend and get your special one-of-a-kind and limited edition gifts (and why not treat yourself too?)

We are participating in 2 events this weekend.

If you're in New York City, or feel like a little trip down south for the gorgeous Holiday season, Cynla and John Met Betty will be at Handmade Cavalcade at the Chelsea Market this Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14, from 10AM-8PM.

Cynla

Cynla

John Met Betty

John Met Betty

As you've previously seen on this blog, our signature team event, the Howland Holiday Fair, will take place this Saturday, December 13, from 10AM-5PM at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY. Among the team members selling at the event will be
Pulp Sushi
Hester's Studio
The Potpourri Room
For a full lineup check our previous posts part 1 and part 2.

Pulp Sushi

Pulp Sushi

Hester's Studio

Hester's Studio

The Potpourri Room

The Potpourri Room

Happy shopping and Happy handmade Holidays!

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

Hello Friends!
It's a wonderful time to do some Holiday shopping this weekend, so we have you covered. Please support your local craftsmen and craftswomen rather than the 4th vacation home of some faceless CEO. We love our customers and we'd love to see you at any of the 5 events we're selling at this weekend!

This Friday, December 5, Bard College will host their 11th Annual Holiday Craft Fair at the Bertelsmann Campus Center on the Bard College campus in Annandale-On-Hudson, from 11AM-6PM.
Among the Hudson Valley Etsy Team members selling their wares will be:
Pulp Sushi
Karmabee
Amber H Lynn

Pulp Sushi

Pulp Sushi

Karmabee

Karmabee

Amber H Lynn

Amber H Lynn

Hester's Studio will be pulling double-duty this weekend by selling at the Cornell Street Studios' Holiday Craft Fair on Friday, December 5, from 5PM-10PM and on Saturday at the Holly Berry Trail Holiday Boutique on Saturday, December 6, from 9AM-1PM. Both are located in Kingston, NY.

Hester's Studio

Hester's Studio

The Pudgy Rabbit will be at the Bust Holiday Craftacular at the Brooklyn Expo Center in Brooklyn, NY, this Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7, from 11AM-7PM.

The Pudgy Rabbit

The Pudgy Rabbit

And last but not least, Lollypups will be traveling to Stanhope, NJ, for the 11th Hour Rescue - A Winter Wonderland market Saturday, December 6, from 11AM-5PM and Sunday, December 7, 12-5PM.

Lollypups

Lollypups

Happy shopping!