A Fun Weekend of Art Shopping!

If you have some free time this weekend and happen to be in town, plan on a trip to the....

It’s NOT a “starving artist” sale! It’s over 100 Ohio Designer Craftsmen artists from across the country bringing you new work, discontinued designs, overstock and slightly imperfect items at reduced prices. Find bargains in ceramics, glass, jewelry, wearables and more!

January 24–25, 2009
Sat. 10 am–6 pm • Sun. 12 –5 pm
admission: $6, free return
12 and under free

Lausche Building, Ohio Expo Center
Columbus, Ohio

Concerned Over the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act?

For those of you that have been following the issues with the CPSIA and how that's affecting handmade children's items from small businesses, you may want to read through this article for some enlightening points based on the latest developments:

Don't Throw Yourself Under the CPSIA Bus

Also...

Come join the Community Chat tomorrow to ask questions and help catch you up to speed.

Community Chat on the CPSIA: Friday, January 23rd, 12:00pm EST in the Auditorium of the Virtual Labs on Etsy.com.

General Agenda:

1. Briefing/Updating on CPSIA Regulations - To the best of my ability, I will discuss, in layman's terms, what the law says, where it stands now, and what the time frame is.

2. Hypothetical CPSIA Pricing - What are the pros and cons of Etsy sellers placing theoretical prices on items that may be affected by the CPSIA.

3. Take Action - Ideas for getting the word out to the media, lobbying politicians, and educating the community.

4. Resources - Links, resources, contacts.

Random Columbus Photo

The Lights at the Columbus Zoo! They were stunning this year!
Click on the image for more details.

Inauguration Day

Today our new President will be sworn into office. Check out these fab Inaugural artworks to commemorate the day...

Poster by

geministudio $20

Wall Graphic by

LanaKole $25

Poster by

YeeHaw $30

Featured Artist....Chris Buzelli, Illustrator

While looking for cute illustrations for my baby's room, I found an illustrator that I absolutely adore!! His imaginative works are beautifully detailed and very colorful. A must for any bare wall.


So give it up for Chris Buzelli! All of his illustrations can be found at http://chrisbuzelli.com.

Team Member SHOUT OUT!

Congrats to Lynda of ArmandoJavierDesign!

So, one of our very own has some great things happening in her business right now! Lynda's Obama Leather bags have gained so much popularity that they are flying out of her shop!

She is busily making these bags non stop to keep up with the demand. And after being featured in magazine's such as Ebony (march issue), and newspapers such as the Washington Post Express, we probably won't see her come out from her work room for the next 4 to 8 years! Congrats Girl! Keep it up!

Happy Belated Birthday, Molly!

aka MollyStuff
Please visit her shop on her Special Day!

Happy Belated Birthday, Andrea!

aka Handmade by Andrea Baker

Please visit her shop on her Special Day!