Graduation Gifts

Gifts for the Graduate

from the Hudson Valley Etsy Team

Charms of Faith

Jewelry to inspire the grad heading out into the world.

Lark Practical

Something to hold their keys to the kingdom.

Beyond the Picket Fence

Keep clean, make a good impression.

Luke Gilvey Glass

For a heirloom toast to the Class of 2014!

Jody - A Studio By The Sea

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day 

from the Hudson Valley Etsy Team!

Our "Hearts" go out to all our friends and customers!

Valentine's Day Mask by Dara Gallery

Rat Heart Pendant by Drusilla

Red Crystal Heart Bracelet by Tink's Treasures

Eye Heart Ewe card by Wishbone Letterpress

Button and Glass Heart Necklace by Shannon Chomanczuk

A Personalized Heart Glass from Amber Lynn

A Filigree Heart from Pulp Sushi

A Heart for your family from Charms of Faith

A Mended Heart from a Studio by the Sea

    Jody

    a Studio by the Sea

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

Enjoying that gorgeous late summer weather with a little trip to Maine? Wishbone Letterpress has you covered!

Wishbone Letterpress

They'll be selling their letterpress cards, coasters, crowns and brand-new notebooks at the 6th Annual Picnic Music+Arts Festival in Portland, Maine on Saturday, August 24, 2013! The festival will run from 11am to 6pm, and promises to be a ton of fun with over 100 vendors, live music and yummy food. So go, hit the road and tell Wishbone Letterpress we hope to have them back soon!

Wishbone Letterpress

Wishbone Letterpress

Wishbone Letterpress

Happy shopping!

In My Studio: Keeping up with the Calendar

Calendar by Wishbone Letterpress

When I first moved to the US three years ago I kept missing out on opportunities to make and sell holiday and seasonal inspired work. I just didn't get my act together fast enough to keep up with the ever changing seasonal merchandise. I decided I needed a special calendar to help me organize my year of making. It would show all the important holidays, themes and seasons and include when to start making, when to list on Etsy and when to deliver to stores.

                        Hanukkah Cards by Karmabee      Valentines Day Ornaments by Get Tangled

 

When selling on Etsy it's important to make, photograph and list items for various holidays well enough in advance to allow potential customers to view, buy and have items delivered well before the holiday in question. Crafts makers all work at different rates so I thought I would post my schedule and then you are able to change it depending on which holidays you make for and the speed of your work:

Holiday/ Season	Date of Holiday/ Season	List on Etsy/ deliver to stores	When to make and photograph
Spring theme	March- May	In January	Nov, Dec
Valentines Day	14th Feb	Early Jan	December
St Patrick's Day	17th March	In Feb	January
Easter	20th April (2014)	Late March	Jan, Feb
Mothers Day	11th May (2014)	Mid April	March
Summer theme	May-Aug	April	March
Fathers Day	15th June (2014)	Mid May	April
Independence Day	4th July	Early June	May
Autumn theme	Sept- Nov	August	June, July
Halloween	31st October	September	July, August
Thanksgiving	27th Nov (2014)	October	Aug, Sept
Winter theme	Nov- Feb	October	Sept
Hanukkah	16-24th Dec (2014)	November	October
Christmas Day	25th Dec	October	Aug, Sept

 To try and simplify it I made these tables below:

What I should be making/ when:

Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
St Pat	Easter	Mother	Father	Ind Day	Autumn	Autumn	Halloween	Thanksgiving	Hanukkah	Spring	Spring
Easter		Summer				Halloween	Thanksgiving	Winter			Val Day
							Christmas	Christmas

What I should be listing on Etsy and delivering to stores/ when:

Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Spring	St Pat	Easter	Mother	Father	Ind Day		Autumn	Halloween	Thanksgiving	Hannukah
Val Day			Summer						Christmas
									Winter

 

 Owl Christmas Tree Skirt by So Handmade

Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. Henry David Thoreau

Good luck and Good Making!

Sarah Omura, So Handmade

www.etsy.com/shop/SOhandmade1

 

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team

It's too hot out there for craft fairs! So head on over to your favorite independent air conditioned brick and mortar shop to stock up on all things crafty.

Is your card stash getting a little low or is that cold drink leaving water stains on your favorite table? I know just who can help you out - Wishbone Letterpress! Their extensive range of greeting cards  and stationary will keep you covered and they are widely available in the Hudson Valley and beyond:

Wishbone Letterpress

New Hudson Valley Location:

Sunny Side Specialty Shop
2648 East Main St
Wappingers Falls NY 12590

Wishbone Letterpress

New Locations outside of Hudson Valley:

Foursided
5061 N. Clark St.
Chicago IL 60640

Twosided
2958 N. Clark St.
Chicago IL 60657

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 East Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Ocean Heir
2024 Main St.
Cambria CA 93428

Stewart/Stand Design Store
141 A Front Street
Brooklyn NY 11201

Open House Living
107 S. 13th St
Philadelphia PA 19107

Wishbone Letterpress

Previously featured Hudson Valley Locations:

Sketch in Hudson
Papertrail in Rhinebeck
Cocoon in New Paltz
Clay, Wood & Cotton in Beacon

Wishbone Letterpress

Happy shopping!