Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

 "And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune,  And over it softly her warm ear lays." 

James Russell Lowell

Flower of the Month 3 x 3 Print by digiliodesigns

 June brings lush greenery, blossoming flowers and lovely weather to enjoy the outdoors. What better way to celebrate the glorious Hudson Valley Spring than to visit an outdoor fair or market? This weekend Hudson Valley Etsy members are out in force with a plethora of handmade wares. 

Travel to the lovely village of Warwick, NY where you can meet several of our members at The Makers' Market in Railroad Green Park from 9 - 3 Sunday June 14.  

Owl Soft Sculpture by digiliodesigns

 Sue of Digilio Designs will be there with an array of original art prints, note cards, and primitive soft sculptures that celebrate nature in the most delightful way. 

Kathryn from HuzzahHandmade will also be at the Makers' Market with her hand knit accessories, nuno felted scarves, felted home decor items and more. 

Nuno Felted Silk Scarf by HuzzahHandmade

After meeting Sue and Kathryn at The Makers' Market this Sunday, say hello to Cindy of Cynla. Cindy runs a one-woman card and design shop featuring note cards for all occasions, with emphasis on a "stress free life."  

Dog Flat Notes set of 8 invites, by Cynla

Father's Day Card by Cynla

 

 

For a complete change of pace, visit Dara of DaraGallery at the Capitol District Renaissance Faire in Altamont, N.Y. on June 13 and 14 for two days of revelry and fun. Make sure you choose a mask or accessory from Dara's finely crafted selection while you're there.

Phoenix, jester mask by DaraGallery

Celtic Cross Leather Hair Slide by DaraGallery

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.