Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

We have two events for you this weekend, so come on out!

Beyond the Picket Fence will be at the Newburgh Urban Market this Saturday, June 14, from 10AM-4PM. This new market is located on Liberty Street near Washington's Headquarters in New burgh, NY.

Beyond The Picket Fence

Beyond The Picket Fence

L&M Studio are having an open house celebration at their new studio at 462 Main Street in Catskill, NY, this Saturday, June 14, from 4PM-8PM.

L&M Studio

L&M Studio

Happy shopping!

Sneak Peek #1 - Holiday Craft Fair Preview

 The Christmas shopping season is here and with it comes the

4th Annual Hudson Valley ETSY Team

Holiday Craft Fair

As you can see from this group of lovely artisans there will be something for everyone on your list!

More to be featured in the days to come but for now here is the first peek...

Pulp Sushi

L and M Studio

A Studio by the Sea

Amberhlynn

Knot by Grandma

If you plan on going, make sure you RSVP on Facebook! 

Craft Fair Displays Part One

How you display your wares is an important part of your craft business.  Whether you have only a table or a whole tent to showcase your craft, you can do so much to show your style and create an inviting ambiance that says, “Come in and look!”

Here are a few displays from the Hudson Valley Etsy Team and others who were in the Garrison Craft Fair in August.  You couldn’t find a lovelier spot for a fair, on the Hudson opposite the stony edifices of West Point, with the river only a few feet away from the tents.

Come in and buy me!

Here is a very effective display by Jess of Knot by Gran’ma.  Her two tables are covered in black, and her boxes and baskets are painted black.  This gives great cohesion and brings out the bright colors of her unique hand-crocheted monsters and soft sculptures.  

Take me home, please.

A black basket and child’s chair adds to the charm!

Many of us are constrained to keep our displays as light and simple as possible.   Sarah-Maria of Meerwiibli has two racks for her dresses, two tables for her accessories, a mannequin and even a dressing room for her customers of light and easily assembled materials.  Her tablecloths, banners, and even her hangers match the colors of her clothing designs, making a fun and enticing display.

I loved the clean modern style of L&M Studio!  It was like stepping into a chic shop in NYC.  Her shelves are made from Ikea furniture and wire cables attached to her tent frame hold up her wonderful birdhouses, lamps, and planters.  Gorgeous work in a great setting!

More displays from the Garrison Craft Fair coming soon!

Jody Lee
a Studio by the Sea

Inspiration Wednesday

Happy Wednesday!
It's time for Inspiration Wednesday.
Here is the inspirational palette from Design-Seeds.com

Here is the bracelet I made:

I was lucky enough to attend a bead show last weekend and at one of my favorite booths (twistedsistahbeads.com) they had this glass teardrop tube of beads already mixed in the exact same colors form this weeks inspiration.

The etched copper Bliss focal bar is handmade by me and these multi-strand bracelets are quickly becoming one of my favorite bracelets to make and wear. They make a statement but aren't chunky or heavy to wear. Love them!

Were you inspired by the palette? Don't forget to share your link in the comment section below.

Here is the color palette for next week:

Design-Seeds.com

Here are some items from members of the Hudson Valley Etsy Team for inspiration:

LandMstudio

BeyondThePicketFence

pulpsushi

Make and item or choose materials inspired by the palette and write a blog post about it, post the item for sale, or post the item on your website. Add the link to your blog post, shop or website in the comments next week.

The only rule is that if you use the Design-Seeds palette you must link directly to Design-Seeds.com.

Have fun and I can't wait to see what you make!

Have an Inspired Wednesday!

~Shannon

Inspiration Wednesday

Hello,
My name is Shannon Chomanczuk and I am the jewelry designer behind For My Sweet Daughter.

A few months ago I was stumped, out of mojo, creatively challenged. I came up with a plan to inspire myself, ignite my creativity, and step outside of my box.

I chose one of the many color palette inspirations on Design-Seeds.com and gave myself a week to create something from that palette or just gather the materials to create something in the future.

Are you ready to play along?
Great! Here is the color palette I have chosen for this week July 11th - 18th:

Design-Seeds

Here are some items made by some of my Fellow Hudson Valley Etsy Team Members to help get you inspired:

Summer Shawl in Waves of Blue by HuzzahHandmade

One Porcelain Blue Tea Cup by Faith Adams

 

Blue and White Horizon Porcelain Pendant by LandMStudio

Would you like to play along?

Make an item or choose materials inspired by the palette and write a blog post about it, post the item for sale, or post the item on your website. Add the link to your blog post, shop or website in the comments next week - the 18th.

The only rule is that if you use the Design-Seeds palette you must link directly to the Design-Seeds website.

I can't wait to see what you make!

Have an inspired Wednesday!

See you next week,

~Shannon