tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58191291870725959002024-03-19T04:54:53.513-04:00The Steel Town Etsy Blog- Pittsburgh Indie Art & CraftPittsburgh Art & Craft. Pittsburgh area indie artisans who sell their crafty wares on Etsy.com. Local craft scene info and general related chatter. *Shop Local. Buy Handmade.*STE Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08471088063897715481noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-30904514700000043882012-12-02T01:00:00.000-05:002012-12-02T01:00:01.128-05:00Steel Town Etsy at Handmade Arcade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5484/steel-town-etsy" target="_blank">team</a> is proud to announce that we're one of the sponsors of Handmade Arcade and will have a team table at the event. Stop by, sign up for our newsletter, or any number of Etsy newsletters, and receive a FREE raffle ticket for your chance to win one of two (2) $50.00 Etsy gift certificates or twenty five (25) $25.00 Etsy gift certificates. They can be redeemed online at any Etsy shop that accepts gift certificates. While you're at our table you can also pick up some free swag from Etsy and purchase raffle tickets to win our basket filled with handmade goodies made by the members of our team. Proceeds from the gift basket will benefit the <a href="http://pccr.org/" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse</a> (PCCR) and the basket will include a gift certificate for PCCR as well. You can also meet some members of our team, talk to them about Etsy, and purchase handmade items directly from them. </span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.handmadearcade.com/"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Handmade Arcade</span></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">, now in its
ninth year, brings young, innovative crafters and progressive do-it-yourself
designers to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on December 8, 2012 to
sell, their handmade, locally produced, and offbeat wares at a bustling marketplace.
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<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">This event provides craft
artists working outside mainstream and fine arts sectors with a grassroots,
high-visibility venue to sell wares, build community, network, and share their
artistic practice.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">With last year's event,
Handmade Arcade found a new eco-friendly home at the David L. Lawrence
Convention Center which allows them to continue their commitment to the
environment through the convention center's green practices (</span><a href="http://www.greenfirst.us/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">www.greenfirst.us</span></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">). This new home also
provides space for </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times","serif";">more
vendors than ever before (150+), the addition of new areas to feature
demonstration artists, DJs, and musicians. The central downtown location is
accessible via car, bus, T, bike, and foot and there is extensive on- and off-site
parking.</span><span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times","serif";">Situated on-site, near the
vendors, their welcoming Hands-on Handmade area features a variety of drop-in,
short, and day-long interactive programs — including craft demonstrations,
mini-tutorials, make-and-take activities, craft competitions, and art
installations — all designed to bridge the gap between consumers and creators.</span><span style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times","serif";">Don't miss your chance to support
local artists and purchase unique handmade holiday gifts for those on your list
at this year's event. Remember, you're not only supporting local artists, but
your local economy as well. According to The 3/50 Project, a national small
business advocacy group, for every $100.00 that is spent at a small, local
business, $68.00 will return to the community. (Info from "5 Benefits to Shopping
on Small Business Saturday" FORBESWOMAN, November 11, 2011)</span><span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times","serif";">Several of our team members at
the boutique will be vending at this event, including:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://adamjwaddell.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">AjwCreations</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.audraazoury.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Audra Azoury Jewelry</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://barkerbell.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue;">Barker’s Herbs &
Heirlooms</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.belmonili.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue;">bel monili by l.marlane</span></span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/charmedbynature/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">charmed by nature</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativecustomology" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">CreativeCustomology</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabower1/sets/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue;">Designs by Samantha</span></span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"><a href="http://erikaelyn.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Erika Elyn</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://everydayballoonsshop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue;">Everyday Balloons</span></span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"><span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"><span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"><o:p><a href="http://www.gocarrgo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Go Carr Go</span></a></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"><span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"><o:p><a href="http://www.greenbubblegorgeous.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Green Bubble Gorgeous</span></a></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif";"><o:p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/jeshaka" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Jes Ha Ka</span></a></o:p></span><br />
<br /><a href="http://junxtaposition.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">juNxtaposition</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lazypeas?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">lazypeas</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissMousieLove" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Miss Mousie Love</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ninaramone.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Nina Ramone Knitwear</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/recycledreads" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Recycled Reads</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.strawberryluna.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">strawberryluna</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.trilodeon.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Trilodeon</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "GillSansMT","serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.vehementromantic.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Vehement Romantic</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.shopwhimsicalwonders.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Whimsical Wonders</span></a><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Check out our </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SteelTownEtsy?fref=ts"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Facebook</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> page for your
chance to win a pair of Early Birdie Passes. These passes are $15.00 each and
are available for purchase </span><a href="http://www.handmadearcade.com/early-birdie/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c50066;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">online</span></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> or at </span><a href="http://www.wildcardpgh.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #c50066;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wild
Card</span></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> in Lawrenceville. Each pass </span></span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif"; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">provides shoppers with
the exclusive opportunity to shop one hour before the event opens to the
public. Early Birdie shoppers will have first pick to purchase all the unique
and one-of-a-kind items that crafters will be selling and be given a bag full
of goodies and coupons. (Children 12 and under are admitted free with</span> <span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">an
adult.)</span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> <br /><br />Team Members who will be at the team table throughout the day include:</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/textilegifts?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Textile Gifts by Lynn Forman</a></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GillieBeansBoutique?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Gillie Beans Boutique</a></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BookCraft?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">BookCraft</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WakulaWorks" target="_blank">Wakula Works</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JohnTheCraftist?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">John the Craftist</a></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NotYourGrannysAfghan?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">Not Your Granny's Afghan</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NeighborhoodBlonde?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Neighborhood Blonde</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BobbidiBoo" target="_blank">BobbidiBoo</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RebeccaBaileyPhoto" target="_blank">Rebecca Bailey Photo</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BethHedin?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Beth Hedin</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/erracreations?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">Erra Creations</a></span><br />
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there!</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times;"></span>STE Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08471088063897715481noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-88233248609887987092012-11-28T16:08:00.000-05:002012-11-28T16:11:27.099-05:00I Made It! Market for the Holidays Comes to Bakery Square November 30, 2012 & December 1, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma Bold","serif";"><em>I Made It!
Market</em></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, the city’s nomadic indie craft marketplace, will pop into
</span><span lang="en-US"><a href="http://www.bakery-square.com/"><span style="color: #000089; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bakery
Square </span></a></span></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">for their
sixth annual I Made It! for the Holidays event. This year’s event features more
than 90 local artisans selling all handmade wares. Shoppers can meet and talk
with the artists who are our neighbors throughout the Pittsburgh region on
Friday, November 30 from 5 pm - 10 pm and Saturday, December 1 from 11 am - 6
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span><br />
<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Friday’s festivities
include the lighting of Bakery Square’s building in red to acknowledge World
AIDS Awareness Day by the Delta Foundation. On Saturday, a pop up beer garden
will be hosted by Tapped and Santa will be on site to pose for
pictures.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Last year
I Made It! Market welcomed 7,000 shoppers over the two-day event. This year’s
artists will include a diverse mixture of goods including ceramics, housewares,
jewelry, clothing, bath and body products, giftware, prints, letterpress, sweet
treats, plush, children’s items and much more.
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<span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">This pop
up marketplace offers shoppers the opportunity to shop for all of their holiday
needs in one space, choosing handmade and local offerings. The makers will be on
hand to share their passion for creating unique products and will often work
with customers to produce custom orders just in time for the holidays.
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Each
purchase made at I Made It! Market benefits our local micro economy by
supporting an artist from our region who is able to continue to make a living
through their art, some even sourcing their materials locally.
Add</span></span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">itionally,
many I Made It! artists utilize repurposed or recycled materials in the creation
of new ones including plush, clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Several of the Steel Town Etsy team members will be exhibiting their wares at this market
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AfterDinnerDesigns?ref=pr_shop_more">After Dinner Designs</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdamJWaddell?ref=pr_shop_more">AJW Creations</a> <br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BarkerBell?ref=pr_shop_more">Barker's Herbs & Heirlooms</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/belmonili?ref=pr_shop_more">Bel Monili</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonneAmy?ref=pr_shop_more">Bonne Amy</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/charmedbynature?ref=pr_profile">Charmed by Nature</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cowboygoods?ref=pr_shop_more">Cowboy Goods</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativecustomology?ref=pr_shop_more">Creative Customology</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Samst132?ref=pr_shop_more">Designs by Samantha</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dianewrightdesigns?ref=pr_shop_more">Diane Wright Designs</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/erracreations?ref=seller_info">Erra Creations</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/everydayballoons?ref=pr_shop_more">Everyday Balloons</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/gocarrgo">Go Carr Go</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Greenbubblegorgeous?ref=pr_shop_more">Green Bubble Gorgeous</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JudithBrowne?ref=pr_shop_more">Judith Browne Calligraphy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/juNxtaposition?ref=pr_shop_more">Junxtaposition</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lazypeas?ref=pr_shop_more">Lazypeas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NinaRamone?ref=pr_shop_more">Nina Ramone</a><br />
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</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">creates
events with a two-fold mission in mind: to provide the opportunity for regional
craftspeople to establish small businesses and to partner with non-profit, arts,
and community groups to raise awareness and financial assistance for their
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information including sponsorship and partnerships, or to vend at a future<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I Made It! Market event, contact
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What is your favorite part of the season?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-4307344177879535332012-07-20T18:04:00.000-04:002012-08-14T05:55:26.307-04:00South Side Exposed I Made It Market RecapSeveral of our members can often be seen vending at local indie craft
fairs and artist markets. On July 13-15, 2012 several of them vended at the
South Side Works Exposed artist market that was sponsored by<a href="http://imadeitmarket.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2198a6;"> I Made It! Market</span></a> and
featured over 60 unique artists.<br />
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Countless shoppers came over the course
of the weekend and we thank each and every one of you! We'd like to extend a special thanks to Carrie Nardini who organizes the markets!<br />
Following are
pictures of our members who were at the market, their booths, and several of
their items. If you see something you like, chances are good it's for sale on Etsy. If not, our members often take custom requests. Please feel
free to send them a convo and ask.<br />
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First up, several shots of the booth of our Team Captain, Tamara
Barker, of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BarkerBell?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2198a6;">Barker's Herbs & Heirlooms</span></a> (many items pictured are available for sale at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/Boutique208">Boutique 208</a>) which she shared with Samantha Bower of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Samst132?ref=pr_shop_more">Designs by Samantha</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/wildnotions?ref=pr_shop_more">Wild Notions</a> features unique and original creations for your home and your life, including barrettes made from repurposed keyboard keys.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VehementRomantic?ref=pr_shop_more">Vehement Romantic</a> features the beauty of nature, highlighted in her jewelry, protected and captured forever in resin. She is shown here sharing a booth with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/erracreations?ref=pr_shop_more">Erra Creations</a> who features items created from reclaimed materials, mainly bike chains.</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/xmittens?ref=shop_sugg">Amber Coppings Designs</a> features hand-dyed Xmittens, scarves and other clothing and accessories. Each item is hand-dyed individually within a series of colorways chosen from her travel inspirations (Bloomfield sunset) to childhood experiences (Wax).</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhimsicalWonders?ref=pr_shop_more#">Whimsical Wonders</a> turn discarded or unwanted silver-plated items into beautiful creations for you to enjoy! They feature the finest home decor, wind chimes and jewelry made by hand, with love, from recycled and repurposed silver-plated silverware and other kitchen items.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/everydayballoons?ref=ss_profile">Everyday Balloons</a> offers handprinted original illustrations on t shirts and handmade totes. Their designs are absolutely adorable and so are they!<br />
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Marcia, of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CinamonSquirrel?ref=seller_info#">Cinnamon Squirrel</a>, is a seriously talented artist and offers original art and items featuring prints of her art.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gocarrgo.com/">Go Carr Go</a> features absolutely stunning papercut art and items such as greeting cards featuring print of her original art.</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/JudithBrowne">Judith Browne Calligraphy</a> offers a wide selection of paper items.<br />
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Lucy, of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/belmonili?ref=search_shop_redirect">Belmonili</a>, creates one of a kind wearable pieces of art using upcycled vintage jewelry & materials. Her items are also available for sale at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/Boutique208">Boutique 208</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AfterDinnerDesigns?ref=search_shop_redirect#">Liz, of After Dinner Designs</a>, creates wearable artisan jewelry and accessories handcrafted from recycled broken dinnerware. Each plate, saucer or cup is recycled from used dinnerware, so there may be scratches and utensil marks on the surface.It adds character to the overall feel of each piece. They cut and grind each plate by hand , so each piece is a one of a kind piece of wearable art. While there may be pieces that are similar in appearance and shape, each piece is unique to the wearer.<br />
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<a href="http://www.handmadearcade.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0192b5;">Handmade Arcade</span></a> will be held this Saturday, November 12th, from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA.<br />
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This event brings a unique shopping experience to Pittsburgh with music, snacks and a Hands-on-Handmade making area. Come meet our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5484/steel-town-etsy" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0192b5;">Steel Town Etsy</span></a> team (we'll be there representing Etsy - one of the event sponsors) and buy a raffle ticket to win a basket of locally made handmade items. A portion of the proceeds from the raffle will go to the <a href="http://www.creativereusepittsburgh.org/">Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BarkerBell?ref=ss_profile"><span style="color: black;">Barker's Herbs & Heirlooms</span></a></div><div align="LEFT"></div><div align="LEFT"><br />
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</span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NinaRamone?ref=pr_shop_more"><span style="color: black;">Nina Ramone</span></a></div><div align="LEFT"><br />
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</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/wildnotions?ref=pr_shop_more"><span style="color: black;">Wild Notions</span></a></span></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-52120377570719264692011-11-04T16:20:00.001-04:002011-11-07T17:52:02.233-05:00Review Time! Photos to Canvas<div style="text-align: justify;">Hello Everybody! Not to long ago, I ordered a canvas with one of my favorite pictures printed on to it. A friend of mine took it. I loved how the coloring came out on it and concept of the picture is amazing. The bare bones of the easel with the human skeleton behind it. Love it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SIu_7jKwdzj_9tVqApev67HGMLk8A8ISgjG7fe5VYE3PP6F9NeUpwy6vKwvQXbaMAxWN8Aa_D9GMf9VmFNozq-2oLBFMLQxiIe5UENjIJkuO6-bOaSpx7lN0UFwLcaCc7s3iwKSFl9Y/s1600/joshphoto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SIu_7jKwdzj_9tVqApev67HGMLk8A8ISgjG7fe5VYE3PP6F9NeUpwy6vKwvQXbaMAxWN8Aa_D9GMf9VmFNozq-2oLBFMLQxiIe5UENjIJkuO6-bOaSpx7lN0UFwLcaCc7s3iwKSFl9Y/s320/joshphoto.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
So when I had the opportunity to put the <a href="http://www.easycanvasprints.com/photos-to-canvas/">photo to canvas</a>, I jump at it. I love the concept of photos printed on canvas for a few reasons. The main one being, you get to ditch the frame. You can move you photo from room to room and not worry if the frame goes with the decor and what not. The canvas still allows the photo to be a focal point without the cost of a frame.<br />
You can select several different ways to have it printed. I appreciated that since I wanted the print canvas to have a clean look. I had the photo printed so that the photo wrapped along the sides. This way it didn't stop abruptly and get cut off. Now, the photo can be viewed from all angles. <br />
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<a href="http://www.easycanvasprints.com/" target="_blank" title="Photos to Canvas">Photos to Canvas</a>ErikaElynCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17509364810517011034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-341411189101287422011-10-14T08:25:00.001-04:002011-10-14T08:25:32.964-04:00Upcoming Events: Book Release, Raffle Party, and Crafty Halloween Happy Hour!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BO5oEB50mJw/Tpgne-gW2WI/AAAAAAAAB9s/wefc9OLYfOs/s1600/wildcard+microcraft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" oda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BO5oEB50mJw/Tpgne-gW2WI/AAAAAAAAB9s/wefc9OLYfOs/s1600/wildcard+microcraft.jpg" /></a></div>Wildcard hosts the event of the year with their Wildcard Microcraft Fall Hallo-Witch Craft Book Release Second Anniversary Party Spectacular...in 3D!<br />
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On Thursday, October 20 Wildcard is having a dual celebration: the publication of Microcrafts — a new how-to book for making teeny tiny crafts — edited and contributed to by local crochet superstar Alicia Kachmar and featuring work by Pittsburgh artists Nadia Marks Wojcik and Tamara Barker. And it’s also the Second Anniversary of the opening of Wildcard.<br />
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The event will also highlight Kachmar’s Witch Craft book from 2010, which is perfect for planning a handmade, homemade Halloween. <br />
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In addition, the Steel Town Etsy group is hosting a raffle to help local artist Kachmar with her medical bills. Winners will receive one of a set of gift baskets filled with arts & crafts by local artists.<br />
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This event is co-presented with Quirk Books, the publisher of both Microcrafts and Witch Craft.<br />
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To celebrate Wildcard’s Second Anniversary, the store is hosting a free party with games, music, food & drink to thank loyal customers and neighbors. A timeline for the events follows below:<br />
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5-7pm Crafting<br />
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Alicia Kachmar, Nadia Marks Wojcik and Tamara Barker will be on hand to demonstrate some DIY craft projects from Microcrafts and Witch Craft. This event is f amily-friendly. Free snacks for kids and books for sale. Costumes are welcome, and the first 25 families receive a free goodie bag!<br />
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7-9pm Party!<br />
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Crafting time ends as a special guest DJ comes on to celebrate Wildcard’s Second Anniversary. Both books will still be on sale, but we’ll have food, drinks (bring your ID if you’re over 21), raffles, and music!<br />
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Alicia Kachmar: A teacher turned freelance writer, crafter, and all-around DIY-er, Alicia Kachmar enjoys crocheting safety cones, mixing martinis, playing pool, biking around cities and making pies. She grew up in a creative and crafty household in Pittsburgh, needlepointing and sewing before she had really mastered reading. Most of these crafty interests took a backseat to a busy career as a New York-based museum educator/nanny/school teacher, until health travails resulted in a sort of early retirement, and twiddling-thumbs-time-in-bed became her daily routine.<br />
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She taught herself to crochet and began to dabble in all those favorite crafts from childhood.<br />
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Alicia then opened an Etsy shop called EternalSunshine, creating an entire crochet wonderland of frowning s'mores, happy balloons and everything in between. She is best known in Pittsburgh for her crocheted pierogis, which are for sale at Wildcard, and in the Travelling Craft-O-Tron machine.<br />
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Wildcard: First open in October of 2009, Wildcard has quickly become a staple in Lawrenceville and an anchor of the local business community. Wildcard sells a mix of carefully selected cards & goods from independent companies and artists around the country, as well as stocking numerous pieces by local crafters & artists. The store also hosts shows by local artists on a monthly basis. Since opening in 2009, Wildcard has earned numerous accolades in the press, including:<br />
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• Best Card Store, Pittsburgh Magazine 2011 Best of the Burgh<br />
• Best Place to Buy Gifts, Pittsburgh City Paper Best of 2010<br />
• Best New Boutique, Pittsburgh Magazine 2010 Best of the Burgh<br />
• Best store for people who don't get enough of Handmade Arcade, Pittsburgh City Paper Best of 2009<br />
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Owner Rebecca Morris is a Shaler native who serves on the Lawrenceville Mainstreets Committee and is also active in the organization of Handmade Arcade. She lives in Lawrenceville.<br />
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For more information, photos, or to set up an interview, please email <a href="mailto:matt@wildcardpgh.com">matt@wildcardpgh.com</a> <br />
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The following week, Steel Town Etsy will be teaming up with I Made It! Market to present: <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RzRj4IVZ_s8/TpgoUjA1g1I/AAAAAAAAB90/APVRpse8O2s/s1600/crafty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" oda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RzRj4IVZ_s8/TpgoUjA1g1I/AAAAAAAAB90/APVRpse8O2s/s1600/crafty.jpg" /></a></div>Wednesday, October 26 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm <br />
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Location: Tin Front Cafe <br />
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Join I Made It! Market and SteelTown Etsy Crafters for a Wickedly Fun Happy Hour! <br />
Come and hang out - we'll have some crafts and the Tin Front Cafe will offer some spooky specials - this event is purely social!<br />
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Kids welcome. <br />
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If you're on Facebook, please visit the event invite and RSVP<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=185016551574932"> here</a>. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-54138434808803993182011-10-01T16:29:00.008-04:002011-10-03T20:27:31.317-04:00Selling and Accepting Gift Certificates 101I've seen this topic up on the discussion boards a few times. And is something I wondered about for a while. How do I sell and accept Gift Certificates through/on my Etsy shop??? I would read the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2010/how-to-offer-gift-certificates-in-your-etsy-shop/">Etsy Blog Post</a> about gift certificates and it always confused me. Well, I finally figured it out. And since the holidays are fast approaching, I'll now share it with you!<br />
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<b><u>PLANNING & SELLING:</u></b><br />
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Decide and write up your Gift Certificate Policies. Will they expire? Can you use them on custom orders? Can they be used at the craft shows you participate in? Will they be mailed out or emailed to the buyer? Will the certificate be sent to the buyer of the certificate or it's intended recipient. These are important questions the customer might have.<br />
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This is the fun part! Design your gift card. Try to make it match the overall branding of your shop. Include things like your shop name, the certificates value, and a unique code/number for yourself. See what I did <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81319513/gift-certificate-twenty-five-dollars">here</a>.<br />
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Step Three:<br />
The unique code is important. Why? Several reasons. First, it keeps you organized. It helps track how many certificates you sold and lets you know what non-cash orders you can expect in the future. I suggest making a excel worksheet of the certificates you sell. This will also help keep track of the value on the certificate if it is not all used at once. Here's a rough mock up of what I'll be doing. After taking several classes in college about working with excel... I still don't know what I'm doing. But we can all stumble through the basics. It also helps you know who still owes you a balance! How to rectify that comes a little later.<br />
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Write up your Etsy listing. You may want to include your certificate policies in the listing as well as ideas for the buyer on why they should purchase it. Maybe their best friend wants a pair of chandelier earrings but they aren't sure what color to get. Something like that.<br />
I suggest only doing a couple listings, a low value and high value. This way you can avoid unnecessary listing fees. And if you want to open yourself up to be contacted for a different value, you can.<br />
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<b><u>ACCEPTING THE GIFT CERTIFICATE:</u></b><br />
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Enable the payment option "other" in your Etsy shop. Click on Your Account. Then, under Shop Settings (on the left column) click Shipping & Payment. Then you enable the "other" option.<br />
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Three things can happen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A)The customer entered the gift certificate's unique code in the Note to Seller upon checkout and the balance is covered perfectly. $25 Gift Certificate to cover a $25 order. If this is you, Move to Step Five.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">B) </span>The customer entered the gift certificate's unique code and they still have money left on the gift certificate. Now, you can mark this all down in you excel worksheet. Then, send the buyer a messenger/email notifying them of the certificate's new balance. If this is you, Move to Step Five.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">C) The customer entered the gift certificate's unique code and the gift certificate is not enough to cover the whole balance. Let's say they still owe you $15. Head on over to PayPal. You need to send them an invoice. Here's the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2008/customer-care-tip-sending-an-invoice-from-paypal/">Etsy Blog Post</a> on PayPal invoices, also. Hit the request Money Tab , then the create invoice button.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJj0e6jRa14rHI0y-VpwisgPvBzCTopxA9S6JnIMKgimCL8DLrzEvla20EGj68MkzU0QDd2n-PbmPjVlLBQKokh-HQMpwdg5pnktw3RYGbTR6eMUwnTiYgp3dKKCXMll5HWOCCPd4xEBI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-01+at+3.48.39+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJj0e6jRa14rHI0y-VpwisgPvBzCTopxA9S6JnIMKgimCL8DLrzEvla20EGj68MkzU0QDd2n-PbmPjVlLBQKokh-HQMpwdg5pnktw3RYGbTR6eMUwnTiYgp3dKKCXMll5HWOCCPd4xEBI/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-01+at+3.48.39+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, fill out the invoice. I've decided to just use the default template. Add your shop logo, check that your information is correct, and the recipients (of the invoice) email address. This email address you can get off of the Etsy Transaction information. For the Invoice information, the invoice number should be the certificate's unique code.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ19ADJ2PSZw9uFXQxyFqB_0-vBc6KnTFN3hDIjKb131Yy1m8SmEoyc67hBbOJ7KU9lfNTwxwpiLb08IBnhMHNnh062UH6U6zLaupVolFIYIQTkcj668EeRTCyLlNAf0y2wlct8_4I6I8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-01+at+3.55.43+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ19ADJ2PSZw9uFXQxyFqB_0-vBc6KnTFN3hDIjKb131Yy1m8SmEoyc67hBbOJ7KU9lfNTwxwpiLb08IBnhMHNnh062UH6U6zLaupVolFIYIQTkcj668EeRTCyLlNAf0y2wlct8_4I6I8/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-01+at+3.55.43+PM.png" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then fill out the rest according to the transaction. The item ID should be your Etsy Transaction ID. The discount I use to refer to the gift certificate. Term and Conditions, I put my certificate polices in there, also. Add a note if you like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY480vjQq35udRyNThE1qnod8MBRMGdtt7HtdXKNBP0as7I_5a3JTt1xblbBehBiHQKgtRJN3gKE0J4haczcE1hkXY_RxS3-SwrmFAtjnkGl2yLuTglPQNxwokKg2rh-ex7UkiP117csE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-01+at+4.11.58+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY480vjQq35udRyNThE1qnod8MBRMGdtt7HtdXKNBP0as7I_5a3JTt1xblbBehBiHQKgtRJN3gKE0J4haczcE1hkXY_RxS3-SwrmFAtjnkGl2yLuTglPQNxwokKg2rh-ex7UkiP117csE/s320/Screen+shot+2011-10-01+at+4.11.58+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, send the invoice. And move on to Step Five.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7yznjlDnL4g0nKNdnmbDN9NYlH6mnY1YWv_d4DGq-isfrawv4lcmo04dzB62svJyHJyOjfU4KPjXyxv9O-7QshZN3ZIs6NfyQaSn7kikT75iO2OMFHFW4vnC-RcaEPgdV9VcUk_2nL4/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-01+at+4.15.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="27" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7yznjlDnL4g0nKNdnmbDN9NYlH6mnY1YWv_d4DGq-isfrawv4lcmo04dzB62svJyHJyOjfU4KPjXyxv9O-7QshZN3ZIs6NfyQaSn7kikT75iO2OMFHFW4vnC-RcaEPgdV9VcUk_2nL4/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-01+at+4.15.00+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Step Five:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ship & Celebrate!</div><br />
<b><u>OTHER IMPORTANT TIPS:</u></b><br />
+ Make sure the user of the gift certificate knows to include the gift certificate's unique code in the Note to Seller upon checkout. Put it in the listing, mail instructions with the certificate, or instruct so directly on the certificate.<br />
+You may also want to make it a policy that you won't ship until payment is made in full. And make sure the customer is aware of it.<br />
+I've given my shoppers the option of mailing or emailing the certificate. But I'm still charging a small shipping fee either way. This will help cover my listing and other fees. You don't have to do this. Just something to consider.<br />
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Well, I think that's it. Share any other tips you like or let me know if you have questions! I know this was lengthy. But hopefully it helps! Good luck this Holiday Season!ErikaElynCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17509364810517011034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-34879850760617751252011-08-31T15:02:00.000-04:002011-08-31T15:02:00.763-04:00Fundraising & Localfest at Bocktown Beer & Grill<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hZySvEeQOk0/Tl6DVvXcDDI/AAAAAAAAB8Y/Wnu9Dd3f_sI/s1600/images-150x55+local.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hZySvEeQOk0/Tl6DVvXcDDI/AAAAAAAAB8Y/Wnu9Dd3f_sI/s1600/images-150x55+local.jpg" xaa="true" /></a></div>Stop down at Bocktown Beer & Grill tonight from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for their third annual <a href="http://www.bocktown.com/events/tasting/localfest-2011/">Localfest</a>. They are located at 690 Chauvet Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, in Robinson across from the Target. <br />
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Meet and greet with some of the local purveyors, artisans and friends that make Bocktown possible. Learn more about Buy Fresh Buy Local and how they support and grow our Pittsburgh area and surrounding communities, and see how you can too. <br />
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The event will also feature craft beer tastings, wine samples, and live music from Pete Bush from Pete Bush and the Hoi Polloi.<br />
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Our team Captain will be there vending and selling raffle tickets for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/SteelTownEtsy">Steel Town Etsy</a> fundraiser to help benefit one of our members, Alicia Kachmar of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EternalSunshine?ref=ss_profile">Eternal Sunshine</a>, who suffers from Ulcerative Colitis. She has had the second of three surgeries to rid her of the disease and, despite having insurance, has mounting medical bills. More fundraising activities will be coming in September, so watch for news of those in a future post.<br />
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Tonight's basket features items such as books donated by <a href="http://quirkbooks.com/">Quirk Books</a> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Booze-Cakes-Krystina-Castella/dp/1594744238/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314815537&sr=1-1">Booze Cakes</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stick-Matt-Armendariz/dp/1594744890/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314815636&sr=1-1">On A Stick</a> (80 Party-Perfect Recipes), a Pub Sweater donated by Kate of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/wakulaworks">WakulaWorks</a> , a lovely necklace donated by Lucy of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/belmonili?ref=ss_profile">Belmonili</a>, a $20.00 gift certificate donated by Chrissie of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/partypaperscissors?ref=ss_profile">Party Paper Scissors</a>, and an art print donated by Kathryn of <a href="http://www.gocarrgo.com/">Go Carr Go</a>.<br />
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Raffle Tickets are $1.00 each or 10 for $5.00. You need not be present to win. The winner will be contacted and can make arrangements to pick up the basket at Bocktown at a later date.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-61088242286468664982011-08-02T19:35:00.000-04:002011-08-02T19:35:36.079-04:00Handmade Profile: Jewelry N'at<div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;">1)Tell us about yourself...</div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"> I’m a 34 year old artist living in Pittsburgh, transplanted from the South via the Midwest. I have an MFA in Metal Design from East Carolina University.</div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
</span>2)When you're not creating, what do you do? </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;">I juggle a lot of things, including several jobs—I’ve been working at the Society for Contemporary Craft in the Strip District for 2 years, and in the Fall I’m beginning a new position as the Gallery Director at Slippery Rock University, as well as teaching jewelry and metalsmithing at CCAC. I also like to run in the evenings, as well as knit and crochet, and I’m learning to home brew beer. </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
</span>3)When and what made you decide to become an artist?</div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"> I had my first portfolio at age 12. I’m still good friends with my art teacher from middle school, who first encouraged my work in art. I was lucky to go to a high school for visual and performing art, where I discovered metalsmithing at age 15. From there I got a BFA in Sculpture, taught for a few years at a community college in Charlotte, NC, and then went to get my MFA in 2003. Since then I’ve been in hundreds of exhibitions across the US, Japan, Italy, Spain, and Germany, and my work is published in 8 books.</div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
</span>4)Where do you get your inspiration from and how does it affect your work? </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;">For the past few years I’ve been inspired by Pittsburgh, especially the rusty metal and urban decay. My line of Jewelry N’at is inspired by Pittsburghese, and the intense pride that Pittsburghers have for their city. I wanted to be able to offer handmade jewelry that expresses that pride at prices most Pittsburghers can afford.</div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
</span>5)What drew you into joining Steel Town Etsy? </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;">Since my work is so inspired by Pittsburgh, I wanted to be associated with a group of makers who represent Pittsburgh.</div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
</span>6)What is most appealing to you about Handmade? </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;">I’m a huge advocate of handmade! I love the individuality of items made by hand, the way things function, knowing the people who make things, supporting the local economy, using sustainable and/or recycled materials. I could go on and on! </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
</span>7)What are your top 5 favorite (books, websites, blogs, movies) and why should we (read, look at, watch) them? </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;">Hmmmm, Books: <i>No One Belongs Here More Than You</i> by Miranda July is brilliant. I also highly recommend <i>The Omnivore’s Dilemma</i>, and all of Michael Pollan’s other books. I like everything Chuck Klosterman writes, like <i>Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs</i>, of course <i>Perks of Being a Wallflower</i> is a Pittsburgh favorite, and I like books by Bukowski, Tom Robbins, Paul Theroux, Elizabeth Crane, and plenty more. I haven’t had a TV in years, so I read a lot. Websites/blogs: I love Art Jewelry Forum, Klimt02, and Crafthaus for jewelry-related stuff. I read Salon, Huffington Post, and Mother Jones for news. I download music (legally) from emusic, and I’m addicted to twitter and facebook. I don’t really watch many movies because 2 hours is a long time for me to have free time, but I listen to npr as much as possible, and I LOVE Radiolab, This American Life, and All Things Considered.</div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
</span>8)Who are some of your favorite Handmade artists? </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;">I love my ceramics by Martina Lantin, Steven Cheek, Mel Griffin, and ex-bf Bo Bedilion, as well as all my anonymous mugs and plates. I have favorite jewelry by Robert Lee Morris, Jillian Moore, Amy Weiks, Opulent Project, and Miles Rountree, and I want some pieces by Caitie Sellers, Dan DiCaprio, and Bob Ebendorf. I also love my handmade bag by Jill Harrell, and my scarf by Ping Wu.</div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
</span>9)What question(s) do you have for other artists like yourself? </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;">How do you find time to balance everything? How do you market yourself? </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
</span>10)What are you top 3 favorite stops/places in Pittsburgh and why do you love them so much? </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;">It’s hard to pick just 3! I love PNC Park—the view is amazing and its within walking distance from my studio. (Let’s go Bucs!) The Aviary is a great place to visit and the penguins are super cute. The Mattress Factory always has thought-provoking exhibits, and their garden is pretty magical. I guess all my favorite places are on the Northside!</div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
</span>11)What do you want to see from Steel Town Etsy in the future? </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;">Things like this interview are great. I think its important for people to understand that there is a real person behind the handmade object, and that anyone can be a maker, as long as they realize how much hard work it takes.</div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande';"><br />
</span>12) What do you see your self doing in the future? </div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px;">I’d like to fix up a house on the Northside and get a dog . I’ll also continue my art career in Pittsburgh, as well as continue to get involved with local arts organizations and projects.</div>ErikaElynCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17509364810517011034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-38749568176635685072011-07-26T14:49:00.000-04:002011-07-26T14:49:10.640-04:00Post Office ClosingsI saw this article over at NPR, <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/26/138706193/is-your-post-office-closing-usps-is-studying-shuttering-3-700-locations">Is Your Post Office Closing</a>. Thought I would stick a link up here to the PA list of closings. For those of you that use USPS for shipping should take a look.<br />
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<a href="http://about.usps.com/news/electronic-press-kits/expandedaccess/states/pennsylvania.htm">PA Closing List</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFqRU3Mwhg2n4L3CTx9oQWMS3joEKZnKIoUjiP4QNc20M6J5oUaxsTz-TO1JuDc7h5eFBOdShGkTY-TbBcCIHB7Q-Qz1vCwZjGf2xtJYoxSNPnWPLTt0GalVBpBPZX7WwpOzRK2awDC8/s1600/ste-Post-Office-closure.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFqRU3Mwhg2n4L3CTx9oQWMS3joEKZnKIoUjiP4QNc20M6J5oUaxsTz-TO1JuDc7h5eFBOdShGkTY-TbBcCIHB7Q-Qz1vCwZjGf2xtJYoxSNPnWPLTt0GalVBpBPZX7WwpOzRK2awDC8/s320/ste-Post-Office-closure.jpg" width="233" /></a></div>ErikaElynCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17509364810517011034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-56113904522425331042011-07-18T21:43:00.001-04:002011-07-19T00:09:17.519-04:00The Perfect Treasury!<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">One of my favorite things to do on Etsy is to make Treasuries. If you're anything like me, you'll click from page to page searching for those perfect items. Before you know it, an hour and half went by. Your end product is a beautiful curation of handmade and vintage items. But here's the thing... Are you maximizing your and the featured artists exposure with your treasury??? There are several things you can do to make sure you time is worth the effort. Maybe you'll achieve the Holy Grail of Etsy... The Front Page!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><ol><li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Pretty in Pink</b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">Make your treasury beautiful. Take your time curating it. Consider your theme and/or color scheme. Maybe you only want to pick a few colors for your treasury. Or pick a fun theme like your favorite book or vacation spot. Let your artistry shine through your treasury. When people see a treasury they like, it can provoke them to gander at the curators shop. Remember to choose items with photos that are well done, too.</div></li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>In the Mix</b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">Pick a good mix of items. Include handmade,vintage and even supplies. Try not to include more then one item of the same type. I know there are lots of beautiful earrings on Etsy, but resist putting them all in one treasury. It's good to include a variety of items to keep the onlookers interest, but it's considerate to the featured artists as well.</div></li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Tag! You're it!</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">You've probably seen this suggestion a hundred times but it is so important. Tag your treasuries. Consider tagging with the color scheme you used, items featured, general theme, and of course, any teams you participate in (like Steel Town Etsy!!!) If you still have tags and no ideas on how to use them you can always check the tags the artist put on there featured item.</div></li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Word.</b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">Let everyone know about your amazing treasury. Post links to in on your website, blog, and Facebook. Mention your current treasury in your Shop Announcements or your About Me page on Etsy. Make sure all your Etsy Team members know about it, too. Put it in the discussion thread on the team page. </div></li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Danke Schoen</b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">You spend a lot of time on your treasuries. Right??? You've made it into a beautiful display of handmade and vintage items. It features several talented artists who you know take care in creating their products. And YOU SHOULD BE THANKED!!! If you are featured in a treasury, remember to thank the curator! They worked hard for you. You know that at least the other artist featured will see your item. Those are all potential buyers. If you don't remember to thank, you risk alienating yourself from your community and losing an opportunity to be featured again. </div><div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">Curators should also consider sending a little message to featured artist. Nothing long winded just something like, “Loved your item. Featured it in my treasury.”</div></li>
</ol><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">A great treasury can drive traffic to all those that participate in it. Remember these tips, have fun with it and check out the treasuries below!!!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTAyNDU0NTd8MzQwMTk3/best-of-pittsburgh?index=5">Best of Pittsburgh</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTYxMjAwOXw0MzQ4MjgwMzU/who-needs-video-games?index=8">Who Needs Video Games??</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/OTk0OTc4NHw0NjU5NDA0Nzc/the-simple-life?index=119">The Simple Life</a></div>ErikaElynCreationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17509364810517011034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-67510404368680896892010-11-09T11:59:00.001-05:002010-11-09T12:01:55.689-05:00Life Lessons Learned at Craft ShowsIf you pay attention when you're out in public, especially when vending at craft shows, you can learn valuable lessons. Some apply to your craft business, some to just life in general. Lessons I've been learning that I'm trying to better implement are as follows:<br />
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1) Listen.<br />
Hear your customers. Learn from them. If they like what you're making except for... listen and make adjustments for the next time or offer to do custom work. Look at each show as an opportunity to perform consumer research.<br />
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2) Smile.<br />
This is especially important when your day isn't going well. People don't want to be around unhappy negative people. Don't keep potential customers away by complaining about your day or looking miserable. Sometimes others are having a bad day too and something as simple as a smile might make things just a little easier for them. Even if they don't buy something from you one day, you never know when you might see them again.<br />
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3) Pay attention.<br />
Some items get attention from customers regardless of how you display them. Others may not get noticed at all. Pay attention to which items your customers are looking at and what they're saying as they do. Make notes of what works and what doesn't and continue fine tuning your display at each show.<br />
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4) Follow through. <br />
We all get busy and only have a set number of hours in each day. Try to prioritize tasks in terms of follow through. If I owe someone an answer, I don't want to keep them waiting and yet sometimes I get busy and let things slide. When it happens to me I get truly frustrated, especially if having to wait for information from someone else holds me up so I'm trying to do a better job of following through myself. With customers especially, they're more likely to return for future purchases if you do well with this.<br />
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5) Be consistent. <br />
This goes along with follow through as well. If you tell people something they will likely remember it even if you don't. People know other people. You never know who they'll talk to. Due to this, if you tell one person x but do y, you can be fairly certain it will come back to haunt you. You never want to find yourself in a situation where you told customer #1 something, then tell customer #2 the opposite and have them call you on it. While I haven't been guilty of this, I have been on the receiving end and can tell you it's not a good position to find yourself in.<br />
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6) Treat others the way you want them to treat you.<br />
This lesson is simple and basic and one most of us should have learned as children. Some of us try to live our lives according to that lesson and some people appear to have forgotten it or never learned it. Try not to let them impact your actions. I feel it's still important to keep in mind as I navigate my way through life. Setting a good example just might rub off on others. If you're nice and friendly and offer to watch a neighbor's booth while they go to the restroom, chances are good they'll do the same for you.<br />
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7) You can't make everyone happy all the time. <br />
The best you can do is make the majority of people happy. There will always be at least one person that you can't please no matter what you do. There are always things going on in other people's lives that impact their perspective that you have no control over. Try not to let them affect you negatively.<br />
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8) Have fun! <br />
Life is too short not to find a way to enjoy yourself. If you're vending at a craft show, I'm guessing you're trying to find a way to make money doing something you enjoy. Even if it's an off day and you're not making money that day, find a way to have fun at the event. Enjoy interacting with your customers. Get to know your neighbors. If there's music at the event, enjoy the opportunity to hear a new performer. By looking at the positive side of things, you'll most likely have the best day possible given any situation you may find yourself in.<br />
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I realize there are many lessons I've missed but the above are themes that seem to come up frequently. These are items I'm trying to improve my implementation of. I am by no means trying to claim I'm an expert at them. I am human after all and therefore imperfect. Despite this, I'm trying to do what I can to improve. What lessons have you learned that are particularly useful? I'd love to hear about them. Let's learn from each other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-70167241016935454562010-10-18T10:26:00.001-04:002010-10-18T10:27:49.598-04:00Frick Park Fashion- What's Hot and What's Not?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Fall Forest Fashion: In a Word? Leafy!<br /></strong></span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMcFSzF0_S51S89sxLid_TONo4KCl5g4QDMnvDYTSRhrL5TTstiK_ZFBKcb_29uJIs4JcmJ_9IclHnsV7kw0vuomA2bkrE1bTFx4Hb4EPLbqX7VNqC4lHYJKRkwYtjpfLpNGd6RQzcc-xu/s1600/009.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 235px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529156628184233346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMcFSzF0_S51S89sxLid_TONo4KCl5g4QDMnvDYTSRhrL5TTstiK_ZFBKcb_29uJIs4JcmJ_9IclHnsV7kw0vuomA2bkrE1bTFx4Hb4EPLbqX7VNqC4lHYJKRkwYtjpfLpNGd6RQzcc-xu/s320/009.JPG" /></span></a></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />We're fresh from Frick Park Fashion Scene! What's new and fresh in woodland style? Plump berry and tall and twiggy are the season's most envied shapes. The hottest looks are trampled-grunge and earthy-crunchy, and a glimpse of nude branch is oh-so-sexy! Hats are all the rage in accessories as acorn caps make their debut. Brown is the new green- last season's greens look old and whithered next to the colors du jour, vibrant golds, oranges, and rusts. An occasional crimson or plum is daring and avant garde, and reveals itself to hushed oohs, ahs, chirps, and squeaks. A hint of what's to come? Perhaps... </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Stay tuned for reviews of the latest in swamp-marshland couture! </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-56644765559657083602010-10-12T19:10:00.001-04:002010-10-12T19:13:11.501-04:00Steel Town Etsy Members Join Roving Hordes of Zombies Invading Market SquareIf some of you have been wondering if some of the Steel Town Etsy members are really crafty zombies, we now have photographic evidence that some of them are.<br />
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On 10/10/10 the dead walked again as the It's Alive Show hosted Zombie Fest as a food drive for the Pittsburgh food bank and an attempt to break the official Guinness world record for the largest gathering of zombies. Pittsburgh has held the record in the past but was beaten by Seattle last year. The official count at the end of the day was 4,590 zombies which, for now, is enough to bring the record back to Pittsburgh where it belongs. Among those zombies, were several members of Steel Town Etsy, some of whom were even vendors.<br />
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Market Square was the perfect setting for the event and it provided a wonderful backdrop for many great shots throughout the day. <br />
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It was wonderful to see so many creative people come together for a good cause, and good, clean, if not somewhat bloody, fun. Local artists and a couple of small, local businesses sold their wares at the event, and the zombies in attendance showed that they had plenty of brains as they purchased many items from these vendors. Lynne, who made the brains on chains seen below as well as the zombie sachets to chase away the scent of decay at the end of the day commented, "You know, even though some of the zombies look really scary, they're actually really nice."<br />
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Events like this help make Pittsburgh a fantastic city to live in and help promote the local art scene. Thanks to all the zombies who supported the local arts and businesses at this event. It was wonderful seeing so many like-minded people in one place.<br />
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Alicia Kachmar, with her Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EternalSunshine">Eternal Sunshine</a>, creates some of the most adorable and original crocheted creations you can imagine. Her crocheted pierogi have quickly become a favorite item in the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/The-Travelling-Pittsburgh-Craft-O-Tron-Machine/129391890440657?ref=ts">The Travelling Pittsburgh Craft-O-Tron Machine</a> and her new book will soon become a favorite among crafters and Halloween fans in general.<br />
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Instead of the usual member feature, this will focus on her new book: Witch Craft: Wicked Accessories, Creepy-Cute Toys, Magical Treats, and More! First, Steel Town Etsy would like to extend a hearty congratulations to Alicia for having a book published! She's co-editor of the book as well as a contributor of four of the projects featured within. The projects are all adorable, original, and the well-written instructions make them all seem easy to replicate.<br />
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The book is available in Pittsburgh at Barnes and Noble (their display is pictured above) and Borders, as well as from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Witch-Craft-Accessories-Spellbinding-Creepy-Cute/dp/1594744866/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277771003&sr=1-2">Amazon.com</a>.<br />
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Our favorite project? Why, the ruby slippers on the cover, of course! They're modeled quite fabulously by Alicia herself. Other favorite projects are tiny, edible jack-o-lanterns created from tangerines and oranges, freaky finger food, and creepy crocheted bones. <br />
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Cooler Fall temperatures bring out the desire to bake, create, and decorate. While this book doesn't include Halloween decorating tips, it has plenty of ideas to indulge your desire to create, both in the kitchen and at your craft table. Some of the projects would also make adorable additions to your Halloween decor.<br />
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If you're a fan of Halloween, as many of us on the team are, or just looking for inspiration for some unique projects, please take the time to check out Alicia's new book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-58029790494837494502010-08-17T12:26:00.005-04:002010-08-17T13:04:50.420-04:00Whaddaya Get When You Combine STE With Vintage Hot Rods?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Whaddaya Get When You Combine STE With Vintage Hot Rods & Motorcycles? You get two fabulous upcoming car and motorcycle rallies! Woohoo! Steel Town Etsy crafters will be teaming up with these two fabulous shows, vending our handmade wares along with hot rods, pin up girls, live music, prize givaways, old school good times, and the coolest of the cool around Pittsburgh! Two events you definitely won't want to miss!<br /><br />Oh, and artisans, both shows are still accepting vendors! </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">1st Annual Steel City Rockers vs. Mods Vintage Motorcycle & Scooter Rally</span></strong><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLi4H-AXQTPuerKkhjgjNAasMZJ-hYIwEDtrgtjyd0478sTTQvssu8Pe_t4lEtfmxykJ8tw7zOG0vgwvFr57QdgoNTtZHleZRUWxqhd8CgChe525-P0Wxb8Jzhfxx3vN65yOOjVillLKgQ/s1600/logo.png"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="WIDTH: 291px; HEIGHT: 291px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506097630706554386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLi4H-AXQTPuerKkhjgjNAasMZJ-hYIwEDtrgtjyd0478sTTQvssu8Pe_t4lEtfmxykJ8tw7zOG0vgwvFr57QdgoNTtZHleZRUWxqhd8CgChe525-P0Wxb8Jzhfxx3vN65yOOjVillLKgQ/s400/logo.png" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />Pittsburgh's first vintage motorcycle and scooter rally! Get out the gear, polish up the Nortons, Triumphs, and BMWs or Vespas, Lambrettas,and Allstates (depending on your allegiance) and commemorate this unique period in Motorcycle history with the First Annual Steel City Rockers vs. Mods! Join us for a one-of-a-kind rally featuring bands, DJs, a pin-up-girl contest, raffles, tattoos, entertainment, vendors, and of course, lots of bikes! Special guest judges will be on-site to distribute awards to both motorcycles and scooters. Come on out and help us make this event one to remember! A portion of our proceeds will benefit Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Hard Head Patrol.<br /><br />Visit http://steelcityrockersvsmods.com for more info!<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Steeltown Shakedown, hosted by The Drifters Car Club </span></strong><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWV1AOjE3KmXv5vlsrZ0WqWNWR_twpF5bBw63-IqM8ACfKzvc7uSVkDJVpDbQWYITlj0JREb4diiEmq-GztK3Y2rISTmgpNaOzMoHr0qZK7slj2zlxqS6kffsVkzh4Bi5D-Pa8DExrGK6/s1600/2009HeaderImage.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506097538434365602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWV1AOjE3KmXv5vlsrZ0WqWNWR_twpF5bBw63-IqM8ACfKzvc7uSVkDJVpDbQWYITlj0JREb4diiEmq-GztK3Y2rISTmgpNaOzMoHr0qZK7slj2zlxqS6kffsVkzh4Bi5D-Pa8DExrGK6/s400/2009HeaderImage.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />On Saturday, September 11, The Drifters will be hosting the 5th annual Steeltown Shakedown at the Twin Hi Way Drive-In on Route 60 in Robinson Township. This all day car show is open to all pre-65 rat rods, hot rods, and custom cruisers. Shop the vendors and enjoy the various raffles, flamethrower contest, pin up contest, and live music. If that isn’t enough for, then prepare yourself for a one night only showing of a true vintage movie when the sun goes down. Bring your old ride and help us celebrate the 76th anniversary of the very first drive-in movie theater the only way we know how: ol’ skool.<br /><br />Visit www.steeltownshakedown.com for more details. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-15338158373821434552010-08-12T13:56:00.021-04:002010-08-13T16:21:42.364-04:00Name Contest & Decorating: The NEW Pittsburgh 'Local Handmade' Vending Machine!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Announcing the yet-to-be-named Pittsburgh traveling craft vending machine!! It may look like any ordinary cigarette vending machine right now, but soon it will be embellished, jazzed up and filled with local handmade creations! AND WE NEED YOUR HELP TO NAME AND DECORATE IT!<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGYM-lsle3DrfijbwVHAc3N13w0pnip9RnNRmpNrlpv0KMOJvYSjQFFIy_s6fDO9hVR_NDmrtwHAenOVi8dg_SJJ4jfjvqgK-hzapb6GbDbEvobyjxX9otRKj1xQhLMSmb_eGIUQDI30w/s1600/amach.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504590470321865026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGYM-lsle3DrfijbwVHAc3N13w0pnip9RnNRmpNrlpv0KMOJvYSjQFFIy_s6fDO9hVR_NDmrtwHAenOVi8dg_SJJ4jfjvqgK-hzapb6GbDbEvobyjxX9otRKj1xQhLMSmb_eGIUQDI30w/s400/amach.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />Inspired by the Art-o-Mat machines that offer mini <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">OOAK</span> art, our machine will offer a sampling of what is being handmade in Pittsburgh. Instead of each piece being different, we are embracing our industrial heritage and offering items that are crafted clones of each other like our own Andy Warhol's repeated printings.<br /><br />The goal of the machine project is to spread the word about the local craft scene by placing the machine in different locations throughout the city - bars, art centers, welcome centers, museums.etc. There will be an under-glass posting area on the machine to advertise local craft events and craft groups. The idea is to share not only access to the crafts themselves but where else they can be found in a store, online and at local markets. Each item will have the biz card of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">crafter</span> that made the item, along with the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">facebook</span> page (to be unveiled once the machine is named!) for the machine so they can post happy customer pics and find out where the machine is going to be next. They even get a folded biz card for the machine with a mini button attached instead of a pack of matches!! The machine will even have its own <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> page, where all of the current handmade goods in the machine will be displayed via photo.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">YOU'RE ALL INVITED!<br /></span></strong><br /><strong>WHAT: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146488315370114">Decorate the Machine Open House </a><br />WHEN: Sunday, August 22<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span>, 2010, 4-6pm<br />WHERE: <a href="http://www.wildcardpgh.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wildcard</span></a> in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lawrenceville</span>, 4209 Butler Street (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7GWYE&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=wildcard+pittsburgh&fb=1&gl=us&hq=wildcard&hnear=Pittsburgh,+PA&cid=0,0,3635293639738443633&ei=i6RlTM7sOIKB8gav5N2sCA&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&ved=0CBsQnwIwAQ">map</a>)</strong><br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rebecca</span> Morris has VERY graciously offered to let us decorate the machine in her wonderful store <a href="http://www.wildcardpgh.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wildcard</span></a> in <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7GWYE&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=wildcard+pittsburgh&fb=1&gl=us&hq=wildcard&hnear=Pittsburgh,+PA&cid=0,0,3635293639738443633&ei=i6RlTM7sOIKB8gav5N2sCA&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&ved=0CBsQnwIwAQ"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lawrenceville</span></a>. On Sunday August 22<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> there will be a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146488315370114">"Decorate the Machine" Open House</a> from 4-6pm. Bring some E6000 (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">use a</span> Michael's 40% off coupon) and some scrabble tiles, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">dominoes</span>, glass globs, random fun stuff, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">steampunk</span> or Pittsburgh-related items, etc., and we will artfully mosaic the machine into something eye-catching and snazzy.<br /><br />*Note- Please make sure there are no sharp edges or anything that would catch anyone or their clothes.<br /><br />The machine will stay at <a href="http://www.wildcardpgh.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wildcard</span></a> after the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146488315370114">Open House</a> for a trial run to work out any kinks. It is so wonderful to have someone who supports and loves local crafts like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rebecca</span> to do this.<br /><br />So put together your colorful doodads and join in the decorating fun!<br /><br />~~* The person who brings the most nifty item to decorate with will win a fabulous prize submitted by a talented local artisan(s). *~~ :)<br /><br />Light refreshments will be served.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">NAME-THE-MACHINE CONTEST!</span></strong><br /><br />We are looking for your fabulous ideas for naming the vending machine! Submit names by commenting on the contest's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117717941614425"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> Page</a> through midnight EST on Saturday, August 21st. The winner will be announced at the machine-decorating open house at <a href="http://www.wildcardpgh.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wildcard</span></a> on August 22<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> (details above) and will get a tote bag full of awesome local handcrafted goodies!! If you would like to donate a handmade something to the winner prize bag, please bring it with you on the 22<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> to the open house. We would love to see all entrants at our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146488315370114">Open House</a>, but those who cannot be present may pick up their prize bag at <a href="http://www.wildcardpgh.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wildcard</span></a> after the event.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">BE IN THE MACHINE<br /></span></strong><br />Interested in having your own crafty creations for sale in the machine? Please let us know!<br /><br /><em><strong>Submission Guidelines:</strong></em><br /><br />*All types of art and crafts will be considered, and Pittsburgh-themed creations are especially welcome. In order to ensure that a diversity of items are available in the machine at any given time, not all artisans will be accepted to be vendors.<br /><br />*Items must be smaller than a pack of cigarettes and priced at either $5.00 or $10.00 (the machine will have one row of $5.00 items and one row of $10.00 items). <em>Boxes that fit the machine will be at the Open House (details above) for test-runs of your item size.</em><br /><br />*Those who are accepted must submit 20 finished pieces to start.<br /><br />*The fee to vend in the machine will be small, mostly to cover cost of boxes, printing and any rent charged. <strong>100% OF VENDING MACHINE SALES GO BACK TO THE ARTIST!</strong><br /><br />*Email a clear picture of your items to Lynne of Charmed By Nature at slkrop@comcast.net for consideration.<br /><br /><br />Please offer any suggestions for the project including places you think might be interested in hosting the machine. Once the F<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">acebook</span> page is up, please suggest it to your friends!!<br /><br />Thanks!! </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-56026954059822136942010-08-05T23:32:00.008-04:002010-08-06T08:16:24.848-04:00Tonight! Steel Town Handmade Trunk Show -- Handcrafted wares from local artists at UnblurredJoin the Steel Town Etsy crew tonight at Schmutz Lodge (5405 Broad Street; Broad is parallel to Penn) and sample what the the Pittsburgh craft community has to offer! From beautiful to bizarre, cute to kitsch; at times recycled or re-purposed...the artists of Steel Town have something for everyone. As part of the <a href="http://friendship-pgh.org/paai/unblurred/">Unblurred Art Gallery Crawl's schedule of events</a>, we're in good company.<br /><br />Meet two more of our presenting artists: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dianewrightdesigns">Diane Wright Designs</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/silentlotus">Silent Lotus Creations</a>.<br /><br />Diane Wright uses beadweaving and metalsmithing techniques to create high quality handcrafted jewelry inspired by the world around her. You'll find a few of her striking pieces below, but definitely come see them in-person to gain a better appreciation of the color and texture of these lovelies. The woven pieces, in particular, are incredible to touch.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-amN7ijCh4yeNcQ5_8iiAQ4qEHRgrImu10wvfWQlwo0D4RCPcO64zPdnISy5CVCMuLoC4f7b6__ZqzCxvtzo4NtWoWDjFLKr7z2CuqjuipkzkCELEU7WSahDbWG0dernjec7fm1_Bw6R/s1600/il_430xN.122254179.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-amN7ijCh4yeNcQ5_8iiAQ4qEHRgrImu10wvfWQlwo0D4RCPcO64zPdnISy5CVCMuLoC4f7b6__ZqzCxvtzo4NtWoWDjFLKr7z2CuqjuipkzkCELEU7WSahDbWG0dernjec7fm1_Bw6R/s320/il_430xN.122254179.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502268616625142450" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4W9fJ2RjdnXQ5mKNYdlu4B1fswjwESZYjXbSAs-MvPog0FycGBjDM7m0EJNGDzBKgbk9qSDJwsiTpaSB3YAEFNaiTbZeFW0Yj1xvXcm7hq298Kxbjc_St9vNmokDWMbO-5u5uJVU6VcDx/s1600/il_430xN.137434560.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4W9fJ2RjdnXQ5mKNYdlu4B1fswjwESZYjXbSAs-MvPog0FycGBjDM7m0EJNGDzBKgbk9qSDJwsiTpaSB3YAEFNaiTbZeFW0Yj1xvXcm7hq298Kxbjc_St9vNmokDWMbO-5u5uJVU6VcDx/s320/il_430xN.137434560.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502268250449504290" /></a><br /><br />Kylie of Silent Lotus specializes in jewelry and art inspired by the designs of nature and the beauty of simplicity. Beautiful, indeed! Her newest items infuse favorite metals and gemstones with vintage materials and ephemera. Many use 100% reclaimed parts to reduce waste and add history and charm.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPCs4bE2mvRc7KdEOHm1wjq0oa85PizKbhDb8NCh9bWhVjizEYAoDPMDVbu5cmg-MXRjaqKDnqoOdyUyf2dow5VmXGlAo9jBGzpiZBsopPyjkOAFcihusy8Knky4rWGc5ycsKST7GRCNu/s1600/il_430xN.161305089.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPCs4bE2mvRc7KdEOHm1wjq0oa85PizKbhDb8NCh9bWhVjizEYAoDPMDVbu5cmg-MXRjaqKDnqoOdyUyf2dow5VmXGlAo9jBGzpiZBsopPyjkOAFcihusy8Knky4rWGc5ycsKST7GRCNu/s320/il_430xN.161305089.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502269310800597346" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5l-UFtL2sLf8rmeUEKQy9KxNeRMKRHJo10ML4-5G91TtKxY2e5EcNwvDktLnD6AMjFB4sUTA5ihkB59MrLckTUHbamcby3Sz1kRl2lfB5asCRxij1-LreepHDIzfK18Uezj2Nvk3dW3Vy/s1600/il_430xN.130230489.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5l-UFtL2sLf8rmeUEKQy9KxNeRMKRHJo10ML4-5G91TtKxY2e5EcNwvDktLnD6AMjFB4sUTA5ihkB59MrLckTUHbamcby3Sz1kRl2lfB5asCRxij1-LreepHDIzfK18Uezj2Nvk3dW3Vy/s320/il_430xN.130230489.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502269520555428434" /></a>CERCAjewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09370838530034294149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-60555351486881977062010-08-03T14:36:00.014-04:002010-08-04T15:34:13.833-04:00Countdown to STE's Handmade Trunk Show!Steel Town Etsy's Steel Town Handmade Trunk Show happens in just a few days!! Join STE artisans at Penn Avenue's Unblurred Art Gallery Crawl on August 6th, 2010. From 5:30-10pm, we'll be vending our unique, sometimes offbeat, handcrafted wares at Schmutz Lodge, 5405 Broad Street (Broad is parallel to Penn, and the Lodge is two blocks behind The Sprout Fund) as part of Unblurred's fabulous <a href="http://friendship-pgh.org/paai/unblurred/">schedule of events</a>.<br /><br />Here are just a couple of the STE crafters who will be there:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BarkerBell">Barker's Herbs & Heirlooms</a><br /><br />Tamara creates steampunk, altered art, vintage image, & upcycled items. According to her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BarkerBell">Etsy shop</a> announcement, she is:<br />Trying to save the world, one craft at a time, by creating unique repurposed and upcycled handmade goods... A bit like a time-travelling Dr. Frankenfurter, I create steampunk, mixed media, and collage pieces with a unique twist that are reflective of my sometimes warped and twisted view of the world.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/10306534/upcycled-royal-crown-cola-or-rc-aluminum"><img style="WIDTH: 238px; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.21980042.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/30849372/bettie-page-bikini-repurposed-bottle-cap"><img style="WIDTH: 238px; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.90184395.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46541433/bicycle-steampunk-vintage-image-keychain?ref=v1_other_1"><img style="WIDTH: 238px; HEIGHT: 232px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.143154843.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46023789/reform-school-girl-movie-poster-image"><img style="WIDTH: 239px; HEIGHT: 191px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.141447077.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/19moons">19 Moons</a><br /><br />Niffer of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/19moons">19 Moons</a> decribes her handcrafted jewelry as "Jewelry Design that's out of its Time... Eco-Friendly Steampunk, Gothic, Neo-Victorian & Retro Future styles." According to her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/19moons">Etsy shop</a> announcement, "every piece is a handcrafted, wearable work of art. Our wares are also eco-friendly, incorporating vintage and recycled materials for authentic, one of a kind designs."<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48333979/windup-bird-steampunk-necklace-exclusive"><img style="WIDTH: 236px; HEIGHT: 222px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.147742782.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49285874/steampunk-ring-lord-longines-unisex"><img style="WIDTH: 235px; HEIGHT: 227px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.150927082.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49546363/custom-vintage-green-typewriter-key"><img style="WIDTH: 234px; HEIGHT: 232px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.151792860.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48893825/wings-of-isis-steampunk-cuff-bracelet"><img style="WIDTH: 231px; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.149619971.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-88041687677788921372010-07-14T16:21:00.006-04:002010-07-14T16:31:12.651-04:00South Side Works Artists Exposed- Come See STE This Weekend!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Getting all prepped and juiced up for a three-day weekend of crafty vending coming up at the end of this week! Woot! :) Come and check out at least twelve Steel Town Etsy artisans and their unique handmade wares there, along with lots of other talented crafters. See a list of artisans on <a href="http://imadeitmarket.com/">I Made It! Market's blog</a>. Hope to see you- we love to meet local handmade lovers and supporters! :)<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.southsideworks.com/images/flyerside1_001.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img style="WIDTH: 527px; HEIGHT: 345px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.southsideworks.com/images/flyerside1_001.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /><br />SouthSide Works Exposed is an outdoor bazaar and music festival celebrating summer and the arts in Pittsburgh. The setting for this event is in and around the Town Square of the SouthSide Works.<br /><br />More than 70 local artists and craftspeople will be selling handmade wares including ceramics, photography, paintings, jewelry, clothing, nat...ural body products, woodworked games and more.<br /><br />Each day features food from SouthSide Works restaurants, drinks, music and traveling entertainers – and a dedicated area for kids!<br /><br />To learn about the excitement and to see a sample of the artisans, visit <a href="http://www.imadeitmarket.com/">http://www.imadeitmarket.com/</a> or http://</span><a href="http://www.southsideworks.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">www.southsideworks.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-32399821127105822932010-07-09T13:39:00.006-04:002010-07-09T13:58:57.742-04:00STE Potluck Picnic!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaQAfOn3S17TVe8REo6pvc-c_x-PQKgeURSY0tYb_4UtSDBiFhLBip-mpLxCUDFyhqZTSJJRzpoxNSuzEd-vnzgEz-6nrKbDAPSOtGHbnwS4X4ssO2CV6GWkcvT_NPCI8qCh_Z9c_wyAS/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 363px; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491963367079214674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaQAfOn3S17TVe8REo6pvc-c_x-PQKgeURSY0tYb_4UtSDBiFhLBip-mpLxCUDFyhqZTSJJRzpoxNSuzEd-vnzgEz-6nrKbDAPSOtGHbnwS4X4ssO2CV6GWkcvT_NPCI8qCh_Z9c_wyAS/s400/019.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The STE team recently converged on Schenley Plaza in Oakland for a team potluck picnic! In attendance were Tamara of </span><a href="http://barkerbell.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Barker's Herbs & Heirlooms</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, Niffer of </span><a href="http://19moons.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">19Moons</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, Lynne of </span><a href="http://charmedbynature.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Charmed By Nature</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, Malina of </span><a href="http://atlantisak.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">AtlantisAK</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, Alicia of </span><a href="http://eternalsunshine.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Eternal Sunshine</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> , Kathryn of </span><a href="http://gocarrgo.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Go Carr Go</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, Diane of </span><a href="http://dianewrightdesigns.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Diane Wright Designs</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, Kylie of </span><a href="http://silentlotus.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">SilentLotus Creations</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, and a handful of partners and family members. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It was the perfect combination of good pals, lively conversation, happy weather, and yummy eats! :) </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-32812363582050616432010-06-24T23:39:00.009-04:002010-06-25T00:04:43.779-04:00An Action-Packed Indie Crafts Weekend for STE Artisans!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Steel Town Etsy artisans have got a busy buzzy weekend of indie craft shows this weekend with </span><a href="http://imadeitmarket.com/events/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I Made It! Market!</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Come and see our wares in person and say hello! :) Shop local, buy handmade! Hope to see you there!<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">WYEP Summer Music Festival</span></strong>- Friday, June 25th, 4-8:00 pm, Schenley Plaza in Oakland. Enjoy an evening of free live music and fun, including a kids area and a local crafter marketplace. I Made It! Market artisans will be outside on Schenley Drive between the Carnegie Museum and Library. For more information on this fantastic outdoor celebration of music and arts, visit WYEP's Website at: </span><a href="http://www.wyep.org/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">http://www.wyep.org/</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.<br /><br /><a href="http://imadeitmarket.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/wyep-logo.gif"><img style="WIDTH: 269px; HEIGHT: 78px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://imadeitmarket.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/wyep-logo.gif" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Handmade in Marriage</span></strong>- Saturday, June 26th, 11-5 pm, </span><a href="http://www.wildcardpgh.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Wildcard</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> in Lawrenceville. The first annual indie wedding showcase featuring 20 local vendors who can help make your day PERFECT! Meet local photographers, disc jockeys, designers specializing in: jewelry, clothing, invitations, flowers and more. This event is free to attend. Visit www.handmadeinmarriage.com for more information.<br /><br /><a href="http://imadeitmarket.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/logo-300x150.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://imadeitmarket.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/logo-300x150.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">I Made It! Market Indie Craft Sale and Birthday Party</span></strong>, sponsored by </span><a href="http://www.cottonfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Cotton Factory</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">- Sunday, June 27th, 12-5 pm, Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Squirrel Hill. There will be cake, balloons, kids activities, a local indie artisan marketplace. See I Made It! Market's </span><a href="http://imadeitmarket.com/2010/06/happy-birthday-to-us-its-our-3rd-birthday-and-we-are-celebrating-craft-style/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">website</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> for more details.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://imadeitmarket.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMIbday-194x300.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 194px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://imadeitmarket.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMIbday-194x300.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5819129187072595900.post-39470894134419219742010-06-23T17:51:00.002-04:002010-06-23T17:53:25.306-04:00Steel Town Etsy Handmade Trunk Show Announced!Steel Town Etsy artisans will host an indie craft trunk show on August 6th, 2010 at Schmutz Lodge from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. <br />
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Happening as part of the artsy frolic, food, people, and buzz that is Penn Avenue’s Unblurred Art Gallery Crawl, the trunk show will bring together some of Pittsburgh’s most talented artisans and their unique, sometimes offbeat, handmade wares! <br />
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Join our celebration of local arts and culture for fun, mingling with the creatively cool, and the opportunity to meet the faces behind Steel Town Etsy! Awaiting you is one-of-a-kind and original art of all types of media; handcrafted and upcycled jewelry, clothing, and toys; and steampunk, zombie-inspired, and nature-influenced goods made with plenty o’ Steel Town love! <br />
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Here’s to crafty shopping, one of the country’s most vibrant arts and indie craft scenes, and supporting the handmade movement and local independent artisans!<br />
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We still have a few vendor spaces available for Steel Town Etsy members. If you're interested in vending, please contact Tamara at barkerbellheirlooms(at)hotmail(dot)com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1