Where to Find Makers-on-Hudson This Weekend

Round Bird Ornament by Hester's Studio

This weekend ushers in quite a variety of events for our busy team. First up: the Holiday Craft Show, at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon. We coordinate this show, which features many of our makers, plus a few others from the area. It's Second Saturday in Beacon, so the festivities will be in full swing. You'll find Hester, of Hester's Studio with her beautiful, hand built ceramics and new member, Jen of Reflectjen Style. Stop by to meet all the team members who will be there.

Lotus Mantra Journal by Reflectjen Style

Owl Embroidery by SO Handmade

Sarah, of SOHandmade, has been super busy this holiday season. You'll find her in this weekend at the Holiday Shindy, in nearby Pittsfield, MA.

Christina, of Hudson Naturals, will be up in Maine for the Picnic Portland.

Lumberjack Soap by Hudson Naturals

JoAnne of Lollypups Designer Petwear, will be brunching and bringing her stylish pooch duds to The Celebrity Catwalk on Saturday.

Harness and Leash Set for Winter Holiday by Lollypups

Where to Find Makers-on-Hudson This Weekend

Castles, Vineyards and Parks

Field of Poppies Wearable Art Nuno Felted Shawl by HuzzahHandmade

That's where you'll find our makers this weekend. Our venues are as diverse as our products, and you'll have great opportunities to explore and discover them all if you plan accordingly.  The weekend starts on Friday evening with Kathryn of Huzzah Unique Handmade Wearables. She will be among the artists at the Canvas & Cocktails Show from 6 - 8PM at the Castle Hotel and Spa, Tarrytown, N.Y. The show is a collaboration between the Castle and RiverArts.

Essential Oil Handcrafted Soap by Beyond the Picket Fence

Saturday, travel just over the border from Orange County to Milton, N.Y. and you'll be delighted to find several of our members at Nostrano Vineyards for the Mid Hudson Marketplace Fall Festival . It's the perfect time of year to enjoy this beautiful part of our area. The vineyard is perched in the hills above the river. You'll find vendors in their beautiful, large barn as well as in the field surrounding it. Wander around and find Gwen from Beyond the Picket Fence, Hester of Hester's Studio, and Sarah from SO Handmade.

Bowl in Teal and White with Tree by Hester's Studio

Owl Embroidery Hoop Art by SOHandmade

Saturday will also find a member of our Makers' "pack," JoAnn from LollyPups Designer Petwear, in New Jersey enjoying the weather and the furry company for a good cause, the Bark in the Park . Stop by to support Liberty Humane and pick up the perfect accessory for your pooch. A chill is in the air, so it's definitely time for some new, snugly duds.

Winter Mittens Wool Plaid Harness Vest by Lollypups Designer Petwear

Meet our new members! Fall edition

As the seasons change, we welcome new members to our lovely team.  I hope you enjoy their work and stop by their shops to say hello!  Maybe even start a bit of holiday shopping. Every local purchase really counts!

Planet Love Card - As long as I'm on this planet, I will love you by Cynla 

Cindy LaColla of Cynla hails from Beacon, NY.  Her shop is full of lovely and whimsical cards with the illustrations being made from a combination of hand drawing, traditional painting, and digital work.  She also pulls inspiration from her partial Japanese heritage.  Just gorgeous!  Welcome to the team.

Handmade Sterling Silver and Amazonite Dangle Earrings by apogeejewelry

Heather Sorrell artist of apogeejewelry works in the delicious town of Sugar Loaf, NY.  This shop is full of silver and gold jewelry with some gorgeous stones thrown in.  I adore all the textures she uses and wish I could buy them all for myself!  Thanks for joining.

Avocado Oil Soap with Lemon by HudsonNaturals

Christina Silvestris of Gardiner, NY runs HudsonNaturals, a shop full of soaps!  All of her soaps and other body products are made with natural materials and avocado oil.  All of her creations sound like they would taste delicious, and I'm sure they smell that way. She even has beer soap!  Nice to meet you.

HAMAKO - Mobile or Garland- Soft Green Yellow Blue Neutral by GINandRUMMYstudio

Shannon Anastasia, the artist behind GINandRUMMYstudio, folds in Highland Falls, NY.  Her shop is full of sweet and colorful paper crane mobiles and other paper goods.  Although they seem to be marketed for kids, I'd certainly hang one in my room!  Hope you like it here.

Yellow Star Pillow - Plush Felt Toy / Childrens Pillow by QuarterLifeLuck

Kim L. runs QuarterLifeLuck while based in Windham, NY.  This shop is full of super cute fabric goodies ranging from cup cozies and banners to the sweetest stuffed pillows.  I'm a huge fan off all the colors she uses, but how can I decide between all the wonderful fall cup cozies! - I'll just have to get them all.  Good to see you here.

Vegan Clutch Purse from John Met Betty

Last we have John Met Betty from Croton-on-Hudson featuring fun retro style accessories designed with unique vintage fabrics and buttons dating from the 1950's to 1970's.

That's all I have for you this season, I hope you'll check out some of these new members and their shops to give them some love, And remember, when you shop local, you're helping your neighbors follow their dreams! 

Enjoy,

Amber

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

Our very busy Beyond The Picket Fence will be participating in 24th Annual Taste Of New Paltz this Sunday, September 14, from 11AM-5PM, at the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz, NY.

Beyond The Picket Fence

Go and check out the bounty as well as BTPF's excellent soaps, lotions, creams, oils, insect repellents and much more!

Beyond The Picket Fence

Beyond The Picket Fence

 Happy shopping!

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend (and even sooner!)

We're starting early this week!

Beyond The Picket Fence will be selling their wonderful soaps, scrubs, creams, laundry detergents, lip balms, massage oils etc. at two different venues.

Tonight (Thursday evening), June 5, from 5PM-8PM they will be at the Mid-Hudson Marketplace at Mid-Hudson Children's Museum in Poughkeepsie, NY.

This Sunday, June 8, from 11AM-3PM, Beyond The Picket Fence will be stopping at the Farmer's Market in Beacon, NY.

Beyond The Picket Fence

Beyond The Picket Fence

New Prospect Pottery will be at Bazaar-on-Hudson in Cold Spring, NY, this Sunday, June 8, from 10:30AM-4:30PM.

New Prospect Pottery

New Prospect Pottery

Happy shopping!

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

We have a busy weekend ahead of us!

As you might have already seen this Saturday, May 31, is the first date of the Newburgh Urban Market. Our very own Beyond The Picket Fence will be there selling her yummy smelling and generally super awesome soaps and lotions. The market is open from 10AM-4PM and is located at 50 Liberty Street next to Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh, NY.

Beyond The Picket Fence

But don't leave just yet, as yours truly, Meerwiibli by Sarah-Maria, will be participating in a fashion show showcasing the work of Hudson Valley designers. The event will start at 8PM this Saturday, May 31, at the Hudson Valley Hotel and Conference Center on Route 17K in Newburgh, NY. Hope to see you there!

Meerwiibli by Sarah-Maria

Pulp Sushi will be at Bazaar-on-Hudson in Cold Spring, NY, this Sunday, June 1, from 10:30AM-4:30PM.

Pulp Sushi

Reclaimed Designs, Kitsch and Stitch NY and Knot By Gran'ma will be representing their work at the Fishkill Fine Arts and Craft Fair this Sunday, June 1, from 11AM-4PM.

Reclaimed Designs

Kitsch and Stitch NY

Knot By Gran'ma

Happy shopping and partying!

Where To Find the Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend!

School's out-- Happy Summer from the Hudson Valley Etsy Team!

On Saturday the 25th, Lynn of 1846 House Soaps will be at the Pine Bush Farmers' Market in Pine Bush from 9am until 1pm. This market is held on the second & fourth Saturday of each month.
On Sunday the 26th, Debi of Tink's Treasure has a booth at the 4th Annual Highland Falls Spring Street Fair, at 233 Main St in Highland Falls, at the West Point Gate from 9 am - 4pm.



If you don't get out and see the Hudson Valley Etsy Team in person, click here for a quick and easy way to shop local from the comfort of your home computer!

Soapers often have a lot of scraps, ends, dented bars...what to do with all of them??? We can make confetti soap. We can sell them as seconds. We can chuck them in the garbage.

However, what we should do is help support Clean The World. Their goal is save the millions of lives lost each year to acute lower-respiratory infection and illness by distributing recycled soap with the appropriate educational materials to sustain good personal hygiene practices. To do this they collect soap and shampoo scraps, rebatch it, sterilize it, and distribute to people that are in need.

Right now, they are moving supplies into Haiti. Clean the World is concentrating on moving hygiene products and medical supplies into the Haiti Relief Effort. You can help by donating funds and/or hygiene and medical products to Clean the World.

Beyond the Picket Fence's Etsy Video

I worked with some great people from Etsy awhile back to create a little video showcasing the process of making soap. The experience was wonderful, and the outcome is pretty good too!

Hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it!



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