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.

Meet out New Members! Spring edition

It's that time again: new member time!  I'm pleased to welcome our two new members to the Hudson Valley Etsy Team. They create some truly wonderful things and I hope you'll say hello to them.  Oh, and happy spring!

Glass Pumpkin in Matte Winter Ivory with Dark Amber Stem by LukeGilveyGlass

Luke Gilvey of LukeGilveyGlass works with hand-blown glass in Beacon, NY.  He has a variety of pumpkins and gourds in some really excellent colors, as well as bowls, glasses, ornaments, and even a lovely glass apple.  He even has a coupon code available to celebrate spring. Check out his shop for details.  Welcome to the team!

Deer Hoop Art, Embroidery art, Applique, Floral Animal Silhouette by KitschAndStitchNY

Sarah Grange from KitschAndStitchNY spends her time in Millbrook, NY.  Not only does her shop feature lovely stitching, generally in the form of hoops to hang on your wall, but the kitsch comes into play with her collection of vintage home goods, prints, and other odds and ends.    And to top it all off, she has a collection of cute greeting cards as well.  Glad to have you!

I hope you'll check out their shops and say hello.  Don't forget to shop local and help out your local artisans - they might just be your neighbor! 

Until next time,

Amber

Etsy Craft Party - June 10th

It's time to celebrate! Last year's first-ever global Craft Party was so much fun, we've decided to orchestrate it again this year on Friday, June 10, 2011. No matter where you live or what you love to make, you are invited to participate. Musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers, farmers, hackers, gardeners, designers, jewelers, bookbinders, printmakers, teachers, makers and doers of all stripes, as well as art enthusiasts, curators, vintage lovers and supporters of the independently made, we're calling on you! We challenge you to meet your neighbors and come together to make something surprising.

Last year, over 5,000 people participated in over 500 meetups from Dallas to Romania, and this year our goal is for over 15,000 people to share in the spirit of Craft Party. Since we can't do this without you, we're calling on your help to mobilize in your local community. To participate, either as a local Craft Party organizer or party-goer, head on over to Meetup Everywhere (as created by Meetup.com) to put your town on the map. Meetup Everywhere is a powerfully simple way for our creative community to, well, organize meetups everywhere. It's free and designed to spark face-to-face gatherings around the world.

A party will be taking place at the new Hudson, NY Etsy location at 359-361 Columbia St, Hudson, NY 12534 at 7:00 pm. Click to view thet Meetup page and get more details.

the Fall Handmade Cavalcade

Shop for Fall with The {NewNew} at the Fall Handmade Cavalcade.

Start the season browsing the most unique locally made handmade goods the NY Metro and Hudson Valley has to offer, complete with goodie bags and tasty treats. Join the {NewNew} in Beacon, NY on September 12 for the 2nd Annual Fall Handmade Cavalcade. Come to Beacon, NY and visit us at the corner of Main Street and North Cedar, where we have partnered with the Hudson Valley Etsy Street Team to bring you unique handcrafted jewelry, kitschy housewares, handmade soaps, one of a kind paper goods, children’s toys in all shapes and size, as well as fashion forward apparel and accessories. With over twenty vendors the show will be an intimate shopping experience where you are bound to find something for everyone. Make a day of it with your friends and family. Enjoy delicious snacks from The Groovy Baker and explore the inside and outside spaces brimming with unique handmade wares from the Brooklyn Bridge all the way up through the Hudson Valley.

What: The Fall Handmade Cavalcade
When: Saturday September 12 from 11am - 7pm
Where:Corner of Main Street and North Cedar in Beacon, NY

Vendors: Alexandra Ferguson * Althea Loglia's Eye Candy Beacon's Bookmarks * Better Than Jam Beyond the Picket Fence * Blonde Chic Studio Bungaloe * Caja Jewelry * KimmChi * KnitKnit Felt It * Nordea's Soaperie * Panda with Cookie Petite Ami * Pulp Sushi * Studio Petite Studio By the Sea * Pixie Petals * Waisze Design Warpe Design * Wren Willow * Windows of Agate

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