MEMBER trunk show AND giveaway!

On Wednesday, August 26, 2009 there will be a raffle drawing with proceeds going to Oakstone Academy in Columbus, Ohio at the Market at Serendip/Etsy Team Columbus Artists trunk show. (7 to 9pm) You may purchase one ticket for $1 or five tickets for $4.

If you RSVP by August 20th to hevvindesigns@yahoo.com with your e-mail address, you will receive a free chance to win. A purchase that evening will win you two tickets. Bring a friend and you will get another ticket for that.

You must be present to win at the 8:30 PM drawings. You could win a beautiful hand crafted bracelet and earring set donated by Adornments by Karla or a handsome Block O stained glass decorative window donated by German Village Art and Antiques.

SIX of our team members will be featured the night of the show. Refreshments will be served, mingling will occur and a great cause will benefit :-) Mark your calendars now.

A picture of one of the raffle prizes is provided for your perusal. Links to the six trunk show artists appear below. Check them out. Thanks and hope to see you there!

http://hevvindesigns.etsy.com/

http://tscrapper.etsy.com/

http://imasmartypants.etsy.com/

http://adornmentsbykarla.etsy.com/

http://aressa.etsy.com

http://crazycraftnladies.etsy.com

VOTE for our talented team member

Our pal Kathryn, of the etsy shop Arteest, is in a contest for which piece of wall-art folks would most like to hang on their wall. She is such a kind and talented individual...would you help us with a push to send voters her way? The painting is truly beautiful too. I can personally vouch that my mom and I both own smaller versions (in different color schemes) of this lovely piece. So, earn your good karma for the day and nudge our ETC team mate on to victory. Thanks bunches! Link provided below:
http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&room_id=63

You may also visit Kathryn's etsy shop directly to marvel at her creative vision:

http://arteest.etsy.com/

Finally, one team member is profiling another in her personal blog. There's a giveaway too. Since you're already showing the love for Kathryn, go ahead and do the same for Melanie and Melinda too okay?

http://onalimbpaper.blogspot.com/2009/08/interview-with-mels-clay.html

Their shop links are:

http://melsclay.etsy.com/

http://onalimbpaper.etsy.com/

August Team member birthdays

Join us as we extend warm wishes to our fellow artisans who will celebrate birthdays this month. A photo from each of their shops as well as a link has been provided for your convenience. Carroll, Amy, Bits, Audra and Lyn...CHEERS!


http://artsibitsi.etsy.com

http://adornablesbylyn.etsy.com

http://aressa.etsy.com

http://crazycraftnladies.etsy.com

http://carrollbaker.etsy.com

Handmade Expo at the Ohio State Fair~ THIS SATURDAY!

Finally finally, there is something for you fans of handmade wears to do at the State Fair! Come out to the Handmade Expo this Saturday, August 8th from 12-7 in the Family Fun Pavilion, presented by the ladies of the Columbus Crafty Cotillion. Featuring over 30 vendors and hundreds of handmade items ranging from jewelry to clothing, purses to books, and everything in between, even soaps in the shape of cassette tapes!! Also happening at the State Fair that day from 11-6, the Ohio Roller Derby Expo with the Roller Girls...do not miss this event!

See you there!