Monday, November 9, 2009

A little green in your life...

Check out some Green themed items from Etsy Team Columbus. Please take a moment and check out all the fabulous items ETC has to offer! You can also do a search on etsy for ETSY TEAM COLUMBUS items.





jsadlerdesigns - Bright Green Resin on Telephone Wire Triple-Strand Necklace
gracehesterdesigns - Modern French Numbers Print 8 X 10
SewDarnSimple - Cell Phone or Gadget Case
MissMeganMac - Lemon Lime Soy Organic Cotton Jersey Scarf
spacedogstudios - recycled pages journal - Silent Spring
christinececelia - Lemongrass Cube Earrings
kunklebaby - Lemon and Limes Bib
onalimb - Perfect Pair Baby Shower
ArtsiBitsi - EVIL EYE MONSTER Brooch
feltgourmet - Felty Fresh Salad - Mixed Greens and Veggies
EtsyTeamColumbus - October Etsy Team Columbus Variety Box

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Keeping Etsy Weird


This is not your gramma's knitting circle. The super talented and independent crafters in Etsy Team Columbus are not afraid to fly their freak flag. Check out these peculiar, weird and geeky items.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

More Pride and Joy details...

Etsy Team Columbus and friends present
the Pride and Joy Trunk Show
Sunday November 22, 2009 11-5pm

Where? 4th Street Studios - 1950 North 4th Street Columbus, Ohio

At 4th street and 18th street in the newly renovated Indianola Park Centre

www.4thstreet-studio.com

A portion of sales go to Indianola Middle School to help their students in need.
Many kids come to IMS unclean and awkward; they need basics like shampoo, deodorant and sanitary pads.
This sale will help the IMS guidance department help these children. By making middle school less awkward, we hope to give them Pride and Joy once again!!

We will have a donation box for bathroom supplies/toiletries (regular or travel size is needed!)

There will be a raffle for a large gift basket from the featured artists that night as well!

Artists appearing:

Hevvin Designs! www.HevVinDesigns.etsy.com
Bluegirlink! www.bluegirlink.etsy.com
Adornments by Karla! www.AdornmentsbyKarla.etsy.com
Areesa! www.aressa.etsy.com
Spacedog! www.spacedogstudios.etsy.com
Jannypie! www.jannypie.etsy.com
Arteest! www.arteest.etsy.com

Monday, November 2, 2009

November is here, Autumn is in full swing!

Check out some Autumn themed items from Etsy Team Columbus. Please take a moment and check out all the fabulous items ETC has to offer! You can also do a search on etsy for ETSY TEAM COLUMBUS items.




1. KunkleBaby - Organic Scarf- Penelope
2. GraceHesterDesigns - Peace Love and Joy in Chinese or Asian Characters 8 X 10 Print
3. Cram - Autumn Notebook - Block Print Lotus Pods
4. JannyPie - Autumn Damask
5. LouiesHardware - Funky fall earrings - Green aventurine and wood
6. BlueGirlInk - Oak Leaf polymer clay magnets set of 4
7. EtsyTeamColumbus - October Etsy Team Columbus Variety Box
8. Maram - Contour Clips - Light Purple Roses - Eco-Friendly
9. Lailee - Autumn Acorn Charm Necklace

Sunday, November 1, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELANIE!!!

Today we extend warm wishes to Melanie of Mel's Clay. She is a valued team member and polymer clay guru. Furthermore she is doing her part to join the "green" or eco-friendly movement by incorporating recycled materials into her art. You will notice clay covered tins, light-switch covers and drawer knobs are amongst the usual wares in her shop. She also creates clay jewelry and coats ink pens with beautiful clay patterns. If you have a theme or color scheme in mind, she will happily work with you to design a unique and one-of-a-kind finished product. Please take a moment to visit her shop and join us in celebrating her special day!



Friday, October 30, 2009

upcoming events

The ETC team is kicking off the holiday shopping season early with lots of great online specials and local events! Here's what's happening in early November.

Online Events
<-- This month our team member, Tsurubride, is a featured seller on Etsy! We're so excited for her!
  • Grace Hester is running a giveaway for 100 printed brochures on her blog. Just sign up for her newsletter or leave a comment and you could win some nice promotional materials, or even print up your yearly family newsletter in style!
  • Now thru midnight 10/31, Adornments by Karla is having "Crazy October Deals" in her shop - Buy 2, Get 1 Free! Yep. Purchase any two items, receive the third FREE (equal or lesser value). Better hurry, though, October is almost over!
  • Amy is now offering online parties, bridal registries, and showers. For shows of at least $100 the hostess will receive 20% of sales (less the shipping/taxes to be applied toward the purchase of Amy's hand-painted products) and will also be able to purchase items at a special price during the party. Shows can include any items from either http://www.aressa.etsy.com or http://www.aamilou.etsy.com. Or, have a custom item made at no extra cost. Contact Amy for details. It's easy and a wonderful way to get presents for the upcoming holidays!
  • Mary Moon has marked down a bunch of her bags and purses and put them in the "SALE SALE SALE" section of her Etsy shop . . . another great way to stock up on cute gifts for the holidays. ---->

Local Events

<--- 11.14 and 11.15.09 Tiny Canary Indie Design market is back! Some of our members, Kunklebaby, Mary Moon Designs, SpaceDog Studios, MissMeganMac, Mada's Place, to name a few, will be "manning the post" that day at Junctionview Studios.

Did I miss anything? Feel free to post it in the comments <3





Thursday, October 29, 2009

With a song in my heart

"A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence." ~Leopold Stokowski


Find more "Musical" items by talented Etsy Team Columbus Members by searching Etsy.

Have you heard about the Pride and Joy Trunk Show?

The Pride and Joy Trunk Show presented by Etsy Team Columbus at 4th Street Art Studio will have fine crafts and art for sale from 11-5pm on November 22 at 4th St Studios (1950 North 4th St, in Columbus). 10% of all sales and all raffle proceeds will go to health education products for the children at Indianola Middle School. Also we are asking for donations of gentle hygienic products such as shampoos, soaps, lotions (sample sizes or full sizes will be contributed to the program). Check out http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=149852758723&ref=ts for more information. Let's give these children Pride and Joy!

Monday, October 26, 2009

We Made BIG Strides Today!!!

Our team walked in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk today. WOW it was a FABULOUS turn out.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Our team raised an outstanding $415!!! WOW!!! Thank you to everyone who donated!! You truly made a difference!!!
Next year we will beat that amount!!! We have some BIG plans for next years walk!!

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

The walk was 4 miles! And We Did It!!! We stuck it out for all 4 miles. Our legs are tired but our hearts are full and we are so proud!

Again, thank you so much to everyone who donated!!!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Friday, October 23, 2009

Four more members to welcome aboard!

Etsy Team Columbus is overflowing with talent! Join us as we welcome the four newest additions to our group. Pictured below are a selection of items from their etsy shops. Please click the links to see more from these creative minds. You may also search etsy with the term "etsy team columbus" to see wares from all of our members!


Wristlet Key fob
http://madasplace.etsy.com


Watercolor mixed media spring river fantasy
http://artessence.etsy.com


My pretty little peacock earrings
http://lailee.etsy.com


Jenny Lynn in green and paisley
http://etheljayne.etsy.com

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Let's Get Animal


Wednesday, October 21, 2009

for the birds

Etsy Team Columbus members are always updating their shops, and now that we have several new members, there is even more to see than ever! Be sure to include Etsy Team Columbus in your search, so you know you are finding the local, high-quality handmade goods from our members.

Here are some new listings that are "for the birds"... in a good way!

Birdie Appliqued Bag handmade and Designed by Mary Moon
$45.00
Handpainted mini artwork magnet blue bird 2x3
$4.00
Nesting Earrings - freshwater pearls and sterling silver
$50.00
Girls Bubble Skirt and matching tshirt - 2-3T
$30.00
Sassy Chick Wood-Burned Bangle Bracelet  (Small)
$22.00
Live to Love, Love to Live Keepsake Print in Chinese - 8 X 10 Birds
$20.00
flash card pack - Chimney Swift
$6.50
Dazzling Bird In Pink - Fight Against Breast Cancer
$15.00
Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
jannypie.etsy.com

Monday, October 19, 2009

Columbus Ohio Finds

Columbus has alot of talent! Check out a small sampling below.





1. twopeasinapoddesigns - Apron for American Girl or other doll in Amy Butler fabrics and others
2. Triplenine - Sparkly Stars Pillow -- Eco Spun Felt
3. SweetStella - Bookish Necklace
4. One20Farm - Cloth Worm Composting bag Bin Navy Blue
5. LouiesHardware - Whimsical flower and pearl necklace
6. ksickles - Monkey Business - Glass Pebble Magnets
7. cram - OHIO Tshirt - Mens/Unisex Size XL
8. ArtEssence - 4 Beautiful Card Special
9. 1ofaKindCreations - MANNY..Needlefelted Sculpture

Check out more Etsy Team Columbus artists by doing a search for ETSY TEAM COLUMBUS. We have many fabulous artists for you to visit!

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Are you an ETC Fan yet?

If not, then you missed seeing pictures from this weekend's Craftin Outlaws show. Visit us on Facebook and be a part of all of the fun.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

upcoming events

There are many shows and sales happening in the next few weeks -- come support your local Etsy Team Columbus artists online and in person!

Online Sales and Events
10.17.09 Jewels By Desi Kalakar will be giving 10% off orders to celebrate Diwali, an Indian festival which is on October 17th.

Now through the 31st, 3 Stitch Creations is making all Halloween items 20%.

ReduxJewelry is now offering free worldwide shipping! (Please note: This offer is for ReduxJewelry only.) Facebook Fans of Redux4u, ReduxJewlery, and/or a ReduxPatterns will recieve the special discount code for a fan-only 15% off Halloween sale, so become a Facebook Fan by October 30!

Smarty Pants Design is also offering free US shipping. Pick up some buttons or a new necklace!

Free domestic shipping is also being offered in the husband-and-wife team shops of Andrea and Carroll Baker.

Live Events
10.16.09 and 10.17.09 Aressa will be donating painted wine glasses to the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS "Dinning by Design" Friday night cocktail party at Veteran's Memorial. DIFFA's event features "design luminaries and culinary giants" and benefits two Columbus area non-profit organizations.

10.17.09 Craftin' Outlaws is happening at the Lodge Bar from 11am to 6 pm. Nine ETC members will be vending:
Jewels of Luxury
Mary Moon Designs
Kunklebaby
SpaceDog Studios,
Artistic Flair
Mollystuff Designs
Out of the Pink sky
Tsurubride
Grace Hester Designs
and Open Door Art Studio's booth will include designs from ETC member Artsi Bitsi.
Wholly Craft and What the Rock?! will be there with goods from other ETC members.
And, Heather and Karla will be volunteering to show some love for their teammates and fellow arts community members.

10.18.09 Come to Artisan Sundays at the North Market to see Maram and Baby Gees along with other ETC members from 12-5.

10.24.09 Jewels of Luxury will be in NYC! Take a sweet trip to the big city and see her at the Brooklyn Indie Market. Locally her work will be at Wholly Craft and What the Rock?! for the holiday season.

10. 25.09 Member of ETC are making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Part of our team will be walking to raise funds to combat this disease. You can help by being a sponsor - just visit the American Cancer Society site and click "Donate."

Did I miss anything? Please leave a comment!




Bare Limbs

Autumn is a time for stripping away the gaudy clothes of summer, and a time for reflecting on the purity and essence of nature. When the leaves fall, a whole new world is revealed. The framework of each tree is exposed, stark and beautiful.

This blog post is dedicated to WOOD.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Special Team Meeting - At the Movies!

October's meeting is tomorrow, Thurs 10/15, and all are welcome to come!



Place: Arena Grand Theater
Movie: Whip It
Time: 7:40 PM
Thursday October 15

ETC is going to see "Whip It"- an empowering movie with a fun, indie style and a tagline we all can love:
"Be Your Own Hero"
Get your ticket, go in, pick up your treats and meet right outside the doors of the movie itself.


*If anyone has questions regarding meeting plans...we are happy to answer you! Drop us a note at etsyteamcolumbus@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

THIS Saturday in Columbus...



Don't miss Ohio's largest and longest running alternative craft fair named "Best of Columbus" by Columbus Monthly magazine. The deets:

When: Saturday, October 17th 11am to 6pm
Where: The Lodge Bar in the Arena district

Admission is FREE and the event is open to all ages. Come see handcrafted wares by 60+ vendors---8 of which are members of Etsy Team Columbus! So much fun to be had including...Swag bags, Scavenger hunt, Craft Bingo, Free ice cream from the CD101 Ice Cream truck, Plinko and Craft Corner deathmatch! Charity funds will also be raised for Rwanda Knits.

http://www.craftinoutlaws.com/news.html

AFTER you finish your shopping and mingling with some of the areas most savvy creative types....

Head on over to the Clintonville Community Market for their Block Party! It's national Co-op month and they are celebrating in style. From 10am to 9pm there will be a stage with live music, GREAT food and MORE local artists and vendors. For more info click on the following link:

http://www.communitymarket.org/

MORE new friends added to Etsy Team Columbus

It's TANTALIZING TUESDAY and we hope you readers are feelin TEE-RIFIC! We're all TICKLED to death to announce our latest TEAM additions. Please join us as we welcome them aboard. It is so difficult to get a TRUE feel for their TALENTS by viewing only these single selections...therefore we hope you'll use the links below to see more! Doing so is sure to leave our new TRIBE members feeling TOP notch! TA-TA!



The Harper Reversible Pinafore by Noisy Nora Store
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28470755


Hipster by Two Peas in a Pod
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24259456


Forks Washington Shirt for Twilight fans by CRAM
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31976842

Monday, October 12, 2009

ETC Paints The City PINK

Etsy Team Columbus is crafting up a pink storm. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We have created a team in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Please donate today. Every $5 goes a long way to helping the cause!

Below are some fabulous PINK handmade items from our talented team members. Pink Is Beautiful!!

Etsy Team Columbus pink pink pink

This list is in order from left to right. Be sure to visit each item to see more fabulous photos of them.

1. TScrapper - Breast Cancer Awareness Coasters

2. Aressa - large flower Breast Cancer Awareness Glasses

3. Aressa - Breast Cancer Awareness Gifts

4. Aressa - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Glass

5. Aressa - pink swirls Breast Cancer Awareness Month Glass

6. ReduxJewelry - Vintage-Style Pink Cat's Eye Earrings

7. ReduxJewelry - Pink Rose Pendant with Chain

8. Redux4u - Cotton Candy Scarf

9. Melsclay - Pink Retro Bic Pen

10. Melsclay - Pink Retro Mini Tin

11. MissMeganMac - Hearts for Karlene Batik Silk Scarf

12. Aamilou - Easy Puzzles

13. Aamilou - Rock Decor

14. DesiKalakar - Baby Pink Card Holder/ Case with Cancer Awareness Ribbon

15. DesiKalakar - Baby Pink Card Holder / Case with Cherry applique

16. DesiKalakar - Pink Scarf

17. JewelsByDesiKalakar - Baby pink and silver metal necklace and earrings


18. 3stitchcreations - Breast Cancer Grommet Tote Bag

19. 3stitchcreations - Breast Cancer Quilted Angel

20. 3stitchcreations - Breast Cancer Checkbook Cover and Coin Purse -

21. 3stitchcreations - Crazy about Pink N Purple Grommet Tote Bag

22. 3stitchcreations - Pink Paisley Silhouette

23. 3stitchcreations - Pink Dream Grommet Tote Bag

24. 3stitchcreations - Cotton Candy Pink and Silver Purse

25. andreabaker - The Jennifer Clutch II - Pink Delight

26. andreabaker - Franny - a zipper pouch

27. Carroll Baker - delicate flowers

28. ArtsiBitsi - BLUSH - FUN SIZED MONSTER MINI PURSE

29. ArtsiBitsi - CANDY - Mini Journal Eating Monster w/ pen

30. ImASmartyPants - Shades of Magenta Necklace

31. AdornmentsbyKarla - SAVE THE TATAS breast cancer awareness cell phone or purse charm or zipper pull

32. AdornmentsbyKarla - SAVE THE TATAS breast cancer awareness bracelet

Check out more Etsy Team Columbus artists by doing a search on www.etsy.com with ETSY TEAM COLUMBUS in the search section. We have many fabulous artists for you to visit!

Friday, October 9, 2009

Birthday Greetings to Maram!

Warmest birthday wishes go out to our very talented Mara! Her etsy shop is full of wonderful surprises...we encourage you to check out her handiwork...here is a brief sampling. Enjoy your special day lovely one.

http://maram.etsy.com





Thursday, October 8, 2009

Let's Hear it for the Boys!

Finding things for the special men in our lives can be hard! Here's a fun selection from the team.


For the readers, Bookmark Book from Spacedog studios

For the little boys, Robot Invitations from On a Limb


For the travelers, Wanderlust Pin from Maram


For the tough guys, Muscle Bike Photograph from Carroll Baker


For the romantic men, Hand painted Pilsner Glasses from Aressa


For the gamers, Swampy Monster Mini Pouch from Arsti Bitsi

Bare Bones

October is an excellent time to think about bones. There are skeletons everywhere. Check out these wonderful creepy items from our talented team craftsters.


Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Delicate beauty

Lovely creations by artists from our team, perfect for wedding gifts and to those you love.
Three Pairs of Lovely Swarovski Crystal Pearl Earrings
$30.00
As Delicate as Love
$15.00
Baroque Stationery Set - Set of 10
$12.00
Wedding Champagne Toasting Glasses
$10.00
Delicate Gold and Pearl Necklace
$33.00
Pale Purple Faceted Czech Glass Necklace
$30.00
Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
jannypie.etsy.com

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Walk this way!

Come walk with the gals of Etsy Team Columbus on Sunday, October 25th for Strides Against Breast Cancer, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. We begin with registration at Cosi at 8:30am with the walk starting at 10.

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=19937

You can sign up online today to walk with our team, or make a donation that will get us closer to our goal of $500! Any questions, please email SmartyPantsDesign@gmail.com.

Thanks!!

Monday, October 5, 2009

Columbus in Orange




In order from left to right. Please visit each members link so you can see more images of their great work! Click the above image to see more items from fellow ETSY TEAM COLUMBUS members!


Thursday, October 1, 2009

What's Your Bag?

The team has lots of crafty purse makers -- each one with a unique way of bringing cloth and thread together. Check out these sample pieces from a few of the team's talented seamstresses.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Early October

There are a lot of great things happening in the next few weeks! Come support your local Columbus artists online and in person.

Online Events

October - The first ever ETC variety boxes are listed up in the ETC store! They're filled with great things, only cost $12, and benefit charity - what more could you ask for?

October - Kunklebaby has added new products to her line for Fall including scarves, mini-houses, and tote bags. You can also see them at Craftin' Outlaws.

October - Carroll Baker Photography is offering FREE DOMESTIC shipping on your order for the month of October. Just use the code CBPOCTFREESHIPPING in the notes to seller, submit your order, and wait for a revised paypal invoice with the adjusted total.

Starting 10.15 TScrapper is having a sale in her shop to celebrate her 2 year Etsyversary

Live Events

October - Baby Gees is selling her handmade goods at Sew to Speak as well as teaching Sewing 101...sign up for a class and make a great tote bag!

10.02 - 10.03 Jewels of Luxury will be at the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange.

10.03 See Baby Gees at St. Joan of Arc in Powell

10.04 and 10.18