Sacramento Craft Collective

Want your wares featured on Good Day Sacramento?

2011-11-23T11:14:00.000-08:00

I was recently contacted by Marianne McClary of Good Day, she will be featuring local holiday stuff for the first 12 days of December and would love to feature some of the Sacramento Craft Collective. Please let me know if you are interested.

Etsy Wedding Inspiration

2011-09-09T15:15:00.000-07:00

So, in about a month, I'm getting hitched. It's kinda surreal. I know I keep saying it. But it is. And much of my inspiration came from Etsy.

I used Etsy.com quite a bit in procuring things for the wedding. For instance:

My save the date and invites. I worked with Brush and Mallet on the design that I took to Kinkos and had printed up. I was so pleased that I wanted to make sure I put a shout out on the blog.

For my favors, I chose to go with rustic looking packet of coffee, mexican hot chocolate and spiced chai tea. They'll be perefect for a mid October wedding. Apropos Roasters was super helpful and worked with me to develop unque favors that were also vegan friendly. She even sent samples!

Since our wedding has a western/fiesta feel to it, I had to have these mini papel picados from aymujer! .

I found the sah that I will be wearing with my dress on Etsy, as well. Bean and the sprout and so many wonderful things in her shop. The rosettes are made of reused fabric from a dress. I love it. It's even more stunning in person.

I also ordered one of the gifts I'm going to give my bridesmaids. I won't show you the actually gift. BUT the little bag it comes in speaks for itself! Junghwa does beautiful work. Her jewelry is adorable and wonderfully priced.

These are only the ones I've commiteed to, so far. There is so much awesome stuff out there. I may just have to do a post on the stuff I wanted to purchased through Etsy.

Have any unsold crafts you don't mind donating to a good cause?

2011-08-03T15:01:00.000-07:00

This post is on behalf of my best friend Kristin.
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Dear Crafty Friends:

I am hoping that you can help my fundraising efforts by donating one or two of your craft items to my craft page and craft fair. I have a FB and an Etsy page and will also be holding a craft fair in the DC area. If you are interested I would love if you could send me a picture of the item(s) to my email address, kristingoree@gmail.com. Also I ask that you cover the shipping cost to the buyer if your item is purchased. Please indicate suggested sale price as well.

Potential donation items:

Any handmade craft item, art, photography, baked good, gift certificate, or credit to an Etsy shop. Please let me know if you have other suggestions.

All of your craft donations are tax deductable and I can send you a receipt for tax purposes.

I really appreciate any help that can be given towards the craft fair!

Thanks,

Kristin

FB Craft Page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crafts-for-the-Cure/124452524261522

Etsy Craft Page:

http://www.facebook.com/l/JAQBBDeI3AQB9sY3JzNHIaWOmr3HtdzfF-GJk1SuFUbZhbA/www.etsy.com/shop/kristingoree?ref=pr_shop

My fundraising page:

http://www.facebook.com/l/vAQAyOilnAQDJ_HmIWeSC5tO5EmmWfD6J7MTwZdjwYDthxg/pages.teamintraining.org/nca/nattri11/TeamKristinJason

Sacramento Area Crafters: TEAM needs your help.

2011-08-03T14:59:00.000-07:00

My bestie, Kristin, a Sacramento native who recenly moved to D.C. is participating in charity triathalon. She and her husband Jason have to rasie 3700 bucks and she needs our help.

Want to donate? Please read her message below.

Last week I lost my grandma, Ellen Reaves, to a long battle with lung cancer. My grandma has always been such a big supporter of my weight loss and fitness goals. She was so proud of me when I did the Lake Tahoe bike ride last year. This year, Jason and I are racing our first triathlon and now we will now be racing in my grandma's memory. One of the great things about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is that they believe a cure to blood cancers will lead to a cure to all cancers, including the lung cancer that my grandmother had. We would greatly appriciate your support in finding a cure to all cancers!

Jason and I are also racing in honor of Kat Hollowell. Kat is the best friend of Jason's sister Brianne. They became friends at a young age when the families were living in the Bay Area. Kat was diagnosed with Leukemia as a child and is a survivor. Now she is married and just had her first child a few weeks ago.

We've been training for just under 3 months, and the triathlon is 40 days away! We still have $3700 to raise in order to compete and just under 4 weeks. We are asking for your help by contributing $10 to our efforts. More information is available at the link below but we are looking for sponsors of each leg our tri! As a sponsor we will swim, ride or run with your name, knowing that you are supporting us on this journey. We will also add a sponsorship section showing which leg of the race you are supporting us through!

Suggested Leg Donation Amounts:

1500m Swim - $15

40k Bike - $40

10k Run - $10

Full Tri - $65

We've really been enjoying our experience so far with swimming, biking and running. Last Tuesday I got past a big wall with swimming and swam 1500 meters! This Sunday we are having our first open water swim at a lake and we get our wetsuits! Jason also sees the biggest improvements with swimming as well. He says that he can now breathe on both sides and doesn't get out of breath. We've also seen some of the most beautiful scenery on the East Coast, including parks and creeks in DC that a nice get away from the city.
Being a part of TNT has also helped Jason and I make new friends with similar interests in our new environment! Thank you so much for all your support along this journey. We will keep you updated with our training efforts!

http://pages.teamintraining.org/nca/nattri11/TeamKristinJason
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Article

2010-12-26T08:54:00.001-08:00

http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/41633/Winter_Wonderland

Craft Faire at Kennedy High School.

2010-11-18T07:29:00.000-08:00

John F. Kennedy High School 6715 Gloria Drive Sacramento, CA 95831 JFK2012.org
December 11, 2010 - JFK Cafeteria Set-Up Time 8:00AM – 9:00AM Event Time: 9:00AM – 3:00PM

Please email or comment with your email addy if you like an application.

Winter Wonderland

2010-11-03T15:54:00.000-07:00

I have the application already. Let me know if you want me to email it to you.
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Greetings from Fairytale Town,

Let your imagination run wild at Fairytale Town, a 2.5-acre children's play park and outdoor children’s museum that brings fairytales and nursery rhymes to life! Located in William Land Park in Sacramento, Fairytale Town has delighted millions of guests, inspiring imagination, creativity and literacy since it opened in 1959. We are currently planning our final event of the season, Winter Wonderland, scheduled for two nights, December 3 and 4 from 5PM-8PM. This is a family focused event and will feature hands on activities, gift wrapping, holiday vendors, hot chocolate, Father Christmas and plenty of other exciting holiday surprises. The biggest of which is a dazzling display of holiday lights throughout the park.

We are now accepting participation applications from Sacramento area organizations that are interested in having a booth at the event. The booth will be a ten foot x ten foot area with one six foot table and two chairs provided by Fairytale Town. Vendors are asked to contribute 20% of their gross sales to Fairytale Town. We ask that participating organizations help us spread the cheer of the holiday season and encourage all participants and guests to wear holiday inspired attire that will keep you warm during the evening.

All participating organizations will be able to discuss their organization and sell their products directly to our
guests. Any materials brought into the event must be taken at the end of the event and all vendor fees must be
paid to Fairytale Town at the end of the event. For further information or questions please contact me directly.
Thank you for your consideration,

Sharlene Lal-Hernandez
Education & Program Manager
Fairytale Town
3901 Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822
916.808.7979
programs@fairytaletown.org

2010 Walk Now for Autism Speaks: Sacramento - General Donation

2010-10-04T11:39:00.000-07:00

Hey all, i know times are tough but I was hoping you might be able to donate 5 bucks to help fund Autism Research. Please visit my page. I

2010 Walk Now for Autism Speaks: Sacramento - General Donation

Being constructive....

2010-10-02T19:50:00.000-07:00

What's cookin', good lookin'?

Sac Craft's latest Treasury

Craft Event @ Fremont Park

2010-09-27T22:52:00.001-07:00

Discount from a Sacramento Crafter on ETSY.

2010-09-27T13:05:00.000-07:00

I received this in response to my latest treasury:

Thank you so much for including me. I just subscribed to the blog and look forward to folllowing you regularly. As a thank you for including me in your treasury I would like to offer you and your followers a one time, 20% off on your entire order. Orders can be made through the website graciemaekids.com or via etsy. Just convo me or email me to receive the discount. Readers can refer to your blog.

Thanks again!
Brooke

Treasury!

2010-09-27T03:42:00.000-07:00

DAMN!

Third Saturday

2010-07-08T08:10:00.000-07:00

This is an etsy message I recently received....

Hi,

I'm an events intern at the Sacramento News & Review, and I'm working on promoting our monthly Third Saturday event. Third Saturday offers local designers and crafters an opportunity to show and sell their goods. I just wanted to let you know about this event and see if you or anyone involved in your group would like to participate. Here's a link to more info:http://media.newsreview.com/thirdsaturday.pdf

Thanks and let me know if you have questions!

-Sarah

Treasury

2010-06-06T19:48:00.000-07:00

After a very long drought.....a new Sac Treasury on Etsy.

Clicky

Craft Meet up

2010-05-14T16:22:00.000-07:00

So, I am having a craft meet up, at my house on June 3rd. It looks like turn out will be decent so shoot me an email if you'd like to check it out.

Virtual Craft Faire for Charity

2010-04-03T19:54:00.000-07:00

So, my best friend Kristin is participating in a fundraiser for the fight against Leukemia and other blood cancers. Kristin is going to ride her bike 100 miles, around Lake Tahoe.

In order to participate she has to raise $2,300.

One way she is trying to do that is through a virtual craft faire. While Kristin is obviously a bicyclist, she also very crafty. Not only that, she has crafty friends who have donated their crafts to her cause. You can help out by perhaps purchasing some of the goods available or even donating one of your handmade goodies to help her out. Here is her Virtual Craft Faire:

http://sites.google.com/site/kristinsvirtualcraftfair/home

To find out more about the cause Kristin is riding for or to make a donation please visit her fundraising site:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/sac/ambbr10/kgoree

Note: These craft Faire Purchases would be tax deductible.

Come on out!

2010-02-02T14:28:00.000-08:00

I HEART ART.

2010-01-28T16:00:00.001-08:00

ANOTHER CRAFT FAIR OPPORTUNITUY:"I heart ART!" Weekly crafters market at Cesar Chavez Plaza in Downtown Sacramento!! Every Thursday in the park, during lunchtime hours. Super-low vendor rates, and discounts are available for paying multiple days at once. Insurance available for nominal fee.Applications are available beginning March 1. Email astuckert@downtownsac.org for details.

ope For Haiti -Benefit Concert and Handmade Market

2010-01-24T10:02:00.000-08:00

I have at least one table reserved for the Benefit Concert...I may be able to get two.

If I can get second table, it means that there will be one space open for a person to join us...

other faires of interest....

2010-01-22T16:33:00.000-08:00

Application deadline is 02/01/2010 for the following craft shows:

03/26 to 03/28 2010
Carlmont Village Fine Art Festival
Carlmont Village Shopping Center - Belmont, CA

04/10 to 04/18 2010
The Flower Fields Arts and Crafts Fair
5704 Paseo Del Norte - Carlsbad, CA

03/20 to 03/21 2010
Home, Garden and Antique Show
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds - Chico, CA

02/02 to 02/04 2010
Colusa Farm Show
Colusa Fairgrounds - Colusa, CA

10/23 to 10/24 2010
Danville Fall Crafts Festival
Hartz Avenue - Danville, CA

06/19 to 06/20 2010
Danville Fine Arts Faire
Hartz Avenue - Danville, CA

04/17 to 04/18 2010
Green Scene Garden Show
Fullerton Arboretum - Fullerton, CA

10/16 to 10/17 2010
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Downtown - Half Moon Bay, CA

04/16 to 04/18 2010
Menlo Park Fine Arts Festival
Santa Cruz Avenue - Menlo Park, CA

04/09 to 04/11 2010
Next Generation Festival
Monterey Conference Center - Monterey, CA

05/13 to 05/16 2010
Orangevale Pow Wow Days
Orangevale Community Park - Orangevale, CA

08/21 to 08/22 2010
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
Downtown - Palo Alto, CA

04/14 to 04/18 2010
Kool April Nites
Redding Convention Center - Redding, CA

04/25 to 04/25 2010
Festival de la Familia
Cal Expo Center - Sacramento, CA

11/26 to 12/19 2010
Great Dickens Christmas Fair
Cow Palace - San Francisco, CA

04/09 to 04/11 2010
West Portal Sidewalk Art Fair
West Portal Avenue - San Francisco, CA

03/27 to 03/28 2010
Central Coast Home and Garden Expo
Cocoanut Grove - Santa Cruz, CA

05/01 to 05/02 2010
Tiger Rose Tattoos & Music Festival
Faipark - Santa Maria, CA

02/20 to 02/21 2010
Heirloom's Vallejo Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival
Solano County Fairgrounds - Vallejo, CA

04/24 to 04/25 2010
Walnut Creek Sidewalk Fine Art Fest
Cypress, Locust & Main Streets - Walnut Creek, CA

For more infor mation, visit the Sac Metro Etsy Team Blog.

Hope For Hati

2010-01-22T15:43:00.000-08:00

Help End Local Poverty and Glitter and Grunge present:

Hope For Haiti -Benefit Concert and Handmade Market

Date:
Friday, February 5, 2010
Time:
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Arcade Church - Cryder Gym
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From Claire of Glitter and Grunge:

Friends,

The earthquake in Haiti has hit close to home for several of our friends who are in the process of adopting children in Haiti or thinking about beginning the process. There are thousands of children homeless and hundreds who have families in the United States who have been waiting to bring home their children - some for years. Haiti before the eartquake had over 300,000 orphans and not enough orphanages to care for them.

In an effort to help we are organizing a benefit concert and handmade sale in Sacramento. We are working with an organization called Help End Local Poverty (www.helpendlocalpoverty.com) which works closely with two Rescue Center/Orphanages in Port au Prince, as well as orphanages in Africa. Our fundraiser will specifically benefit the Haitian orphanages.

The event is February 5 at 7 pm and will feature a number of local indie musicians and crafters. We are not charging for booth spaces, just asking that at least 10% of your sales that evening go to HELP. The event takes place at Arcade Church in Sacramento, 3927 Marconi Ave. Each space will include a 6 ft table and two chairs.

If you are interested in helping or having a booth please let me know asap, as space is very limited.

Help End Local Poverty » A Mov

Miss the presentation the first time?

2010-01-05T07:39:00.000-08:00

Another gay-to-straight presentation

December 29, 2009

Friday, January 8, 2010

7 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento

2425 Sierra Boulevard

Sacramento 95825

No cover!

Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=227408242777

My Buddy Ted.....

2009-12-13T18:24:00.001-08:00

Looking for something to do on Tuesday Night?

Come to my presentation: What I Learned at Straight Camp

November 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I will give a presentation about my undercover adventures in Christian gay-to-straight programs. Since I’m a lazy bastard here’s a copy-n-paste from the Facebook event page:

Starting in 2007 I went undercover in Christian gay-to-straight therapy programs. This presentation will expose all the wild and weird times I had posing as a gay man trying to become straight — including 48 hours in a “holding touch therapy” camp.
The presentation will include video, music and audience participation. And I’ll need six male volunteers to help with dramatic reenactments.

Facebook RSVP link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199849706292

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

7pm

Sierra 2 Center, Curtis Hall

2791 24th Street

Sacramento, CA

$2 suggested donation to cover building rental.

Sac Town Shout Out

2009-12-13T18:03:00.000-08:00

Just some non craft related blogs of note from some fellow Sacramentans:

And also a reminder......

SCC MEET UP

Host:
Sac Craft Collective
Location:
Temple Coffee
2829 S Street
Midtown Sac, CA US View Map

When:
Sunday, December 20, 1:00PM
With the holidays coming up, this would be a perfect opportunity to not only meet new peopl but also showcase some of your items that would make awesome last minute gifts! What could be better than making new craft contacts while maybe making a buck to two while you are at it.

SCC MEET UP

2009-12-01T15:48:00.000-08:00

Have a Crafty Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T12:52:00.000-08:00

I know I will, as I am the designated driver!

I'll take knitting over getting drunk anytime.....well ,maybe not every time ;)

Have a Happy Turkey Day!

SCC Monthly Meetup

2009-11-10T17:17:00.000-08:00

Hey fellow crafters! I just thought I'd propose a different place to have our monthly meetup for December. I thought the new Temple located at 2829 S Street would provide ample table space and a lovely atmosphere for talkin' and workin' on crafts. Any thoughts?

-isamar

Reminder! Reminder!

2009-11-08T08:31:00.001-08:00

Sac Craft Collective
Peet's Coffee
20th & JDowntown Sac, CA US
Sunday, November 8, 2:00PM

What I am envisoning is something more causal that isn't restricted to etsy folks. I figure the more of us who know each other, the more information about random craft stuff can be shared. I figured a monthly meetup would help faciliate that.Hopefully making this process more interative will make the next meet up a success!

Please:
Invite a Friend !
Bring a project to work on!
Meet new crafters!

Also......

Second Saturday Craft Show sponsored by the Paper Garden Boutique
2601 El Paseo Lane (in the Town & Country shopping center at Marconi & Fulton)
Sacramento, CA 95821

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
9am-4pm
free admission

Quality handmade gifts made by local creative local artisans. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Sacramento Children's home.

They will also have a free make and take and a big sale inside the boutique. The craft show will be next door in the old toy store.

If you're local, we'd love it if you'd come out and show your support. Hope to see you there!

P.S.) You can read about the Paper garden and other local, independent businesses in an article that came out in the Bee recently: Independent boutiques, specialty stores face holiday sales challenge. You can do your part to help out by visiting the Paper Garden or by coming to the second Saturday event!

Great Craft Show Newsletter

2009-11-05T08:09:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone- The Craft Collection is a quarterly publication created by Cindy Nickles. She has been making this comprehensive list of craft faires as well as useful business tips for crafters in our local area for over a decade. It is available both digitally as well as in printed form, and the subscription price is $15/year. There are 29 listings for the rest of the November alone in this thing. Tons of info in one place.
If you want to subscribe to it, email cindynewsletter@gmail.com and she will invoice you via PayPal. Good luck this holiday season!

Marianne

2009-11-05T07:51:00.001-08:00

An open chair for anyone who wants it....

2009-11-02T12:33:00.001-08:00

Hey all,
I have reserved a table for there Regency Park craft faire. Anyone interested in sharing the table? Lemme know!

Craft Fair Looking for Vendors

2009-10-26T09:38:00.000-07:00

Hello all- Regency Park Elementary School in North Natomas (near highway 5/99 and 80) is looking for vendors for their first annual craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 5th from 9am to 2pm. This school is located in a residential area with lots of homeowners on a main street that gets lots of foot traffic. There are also 2 dog parks nearby.

Booth: 8' x 5', chairs provided
Set-up: Open friday for set up from 4-6 pm, then from 8-9 am on Saturday
Fee: $25
To apply: Please contact Michelle Deleon (shelld@sbcglobal.net). They have an application and a contract they will need signed and returned as well as payment in the form of cash or check to: Regency Park PTA

This event will be marketed by the PTA to all the parents of all the children that go to the school; they will also post about it in Craigslist and in a local newspaper. The SactoMetro Etsy Street Team will also be marketing it. You can also contact me with questions: marianne.bland@gmail.com. Thanks! See you there!

Reminder! Meet up on Nov 8th

2009-10-23T10:40:00.000-07:00

Yet another...

2009-10-20T05:08:00.001-07:00

Nov. 21 Heavenly Faire - Vendors of Handcrafted Arts, Crafts Wanted!

$35, $40 and $45 are the price ranges for a booth space at the Heavenly Faire, Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 9085 Calvine Road, Sacramento 95829. Items must be handcrafted by the vendor/applicant. Vendor coordinator is Cathy Anderson at 916.509.9338 or cathy.anderson@gmail.com. More information, including the vendor form and agreement (big files), is online at this Web site.

Another Craft Faire Opportunity

2009-10-19T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hello, my name is Kendra Lamboy. I am the Director of Women's Ministry for our church. We will be hosting a Christmas boutique to support women in business. We need vendors who would like to sell their products. There is a 25.00 booth fee. We will provide a space, table and advertisement for the event. We will be passing out over 2000 postcards. The event will run for 2 days on November 21 and November 22. We will do Saturday from 9-4 and Sunday right before 9-10 church and immediately following the service until 12:00-3:00. We thought that having it Sunday would provide vendors to sell church members (especially husbands) who might not be able to make it Saturday. We have space for 5 more vendors.

If you are interested please contact me ASAP at young2@surewest.net

Kendra Lamboy Director of Women't Ministry-Bloom Restoration Life Church
www.restlife.net
916-947-1243

Mission Passionate about encouraging and supporting women, Purposeful in our relationships with each other and Prolific in our love, grace and service

meet up deets

2009-10-08T12:56:00.001-07:00

Host:
Sac Craft Collective
Location:
Peet's Coffee20th & J
Downtown Sac, CA US View Map
When: Sunday, November 8, 2:00PM

Another Craft Faire Opportunity

2009-10-08T10:26:00.000-07:00

Recieved Via ETSY:

October 7, 2009
Dear Crafter,
River’s Edge, an elegant and upscale senior retirement community, is hosting its 5th Annual Holiday Craft Fair & Boutique on Saturday, November 14, 2009. We want you there!
The craft fair will be held indoors in and around the lobby of our community. Holiday music will be playing, hot cider will be flowing, and shoppers won’t be able to resist themselves as they see your wonderful creations!
The craft fair will be open to the 200 residents of our two senior living communities and their families. Additionally, fliers will be mailed to our marketing database. We will be mentioned in the Ticket section of the Sacramento Bee, Senior Magazine, Senior Spectrum, and various other publications. We will also have large directional signs from Howe Avenue.
This year we are including an “Upscale Clothing Swap”, if you are interested in this please include that on your registration form. Please see enclosed flyer for more information on the swap. Other additions this year include: Informational booths, 10 minute massage demonstrations, a raffle and several short seminars throughout the day. If you wish to donate an item to the raffle please note that on your registration form.
We will provide a six foot long table, folding chairs, and beverages all day. Due to space constraints, we ask that you not bring any additional display tables or racks, unless prior permission is given. Crafter registration is $20. Box lunches are available for an extra $5 per person.
Set-up will begin at 8:45am or 9:15am, depending on the location of your booth. The craft fair will run from 10am to 3pm. Take down will begin no earlier than 3pm.
Space is limited, so please mail your registration today. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us. We look forward to having a successful craft fair with you!
Sincerely,
Kim
Kim Adams
Life Enhancement Coordinator

She can be contacted at: kadams@hankfisherproperties.com

November Meetup

2009-10-06T13:16:00.000-07:00

As you know, the meetup on sunday wasn't a meet up. On the brightside I was able to learn a few things.

1) Peets on 37th and J, no so big. So the next meet up will be at the Peet's on J and 20th.
2) Invite through Evite. Now I can remind anyone who is interested.
3) The invite has an option to pick which day is best.

Please send me your email address if you haven't recieved an invite!

Next time...

2009-10-05T16:33:00.000-07:00

Next meet up...I'll do through Evite. If you haven't already, send me your email so you get an invite AND a reminder. hopefully the next meet-up will be a success!

Meet-up! Today

2009-10-04T10:34:00.000-07:00

See you there!

Peet's on j and 37th @ noon.
I'll be wearing a red sweatshirt.

More Craft Fair info

2009-10-01T11:42:00.000-07:00

Taken from the Sac Metro Etsy Team blog:

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Craft Shows

Bg Craft FestWalnut Creek, CA Saturday, Nov. 14
Fee: $50
Deadline to apply: Oct. 16, 2009

Indie MartSan Francisco, CA Sunday, Nov. 8
Fee: $75 - $150
Deadline to apply: Oct. 8, 2009

Conejo Valley Moms' Annual Holiday Boutique 2009Thousand Oaks, CA Saturday, Nov. 7
Fee: $60
Deadline to apply: Oct. 31, 2009

December Craft Faire on the cheap!

2009-09-30T12:52:00.000-07:00

Hey there crafters! I manage the SactoMetro Etsy Street Team, a group of about 20 etsians in the greater Sacramento area (SactoMetro-Team.Blogspot.com). I was able to work with a local elementary school in North Natomas to organize a craft faire for Saturday, December 5th. Booth fees will be $25, and the school will provide tables and chairs.

They will also open up on Friday night to let us set up, provide volunteers to help if needed, and advertise it to all of the parents of the students in the takehome materials since the booth fees are a fundraiser for the PTA. The school will be providing final details (booth size, total number of booths available, PayPal payment information) to me soon, and I'll post them as I receive them.

This school is a great location as it's in a residential area with lots of homeowners, is next to 2 dog parks with lots of daily visitors, and is close to Elkhorn/Highway 5/99 as well as 80. I expect a good turnout and even I can afford $25. :)

Nice to "meet" everyone!
mariannebland.com
trucdart.etsy.com

New Treasury!

2009-09-28T08:01:00.001-07:00

Bye-Bye, September.

Clicky.

New Treasury!

2009-09-28T08:01:00.000-07:00

bye-bye, September....

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=84943

I need your help!

2009-09-24T10:24:00.000-07:00

Want to do a treasury with crafters who make edible treats! Anyone know of any shops that would qualify? I do the shop local but as it only post the most recently updated so not a whole lot turns up. Also, east.west...it means you need to put up your chocolates! :)

Discount! A buck off admission.

2009-09-23T10:51:00.000-07:00

Meet 225 of America’s Best
Contemporary Craftspeople & Fine Artists Offering their Original Works in All Price Ranges.

Shop for yourself, your home and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.

Enjoy Continuous Main Stage Jazz & Blues!
Plentiful Food & Drink! Wonderful Fun!

To print up coupon:
http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe80107871610c747c&m=fefc1172766306&ls=fdfc16747266047a72177274&l=fe981573716605797d&s=fe3c15727764047a771574&jb=ffcf14&ju=fe5b177975670d7b7116

Meet up - update

2009-09-21T11:29:00.000-07:00

I must seem like a flake.

Meet up - October 4th, but at noon. Same place. I will be there til 2, as I have a family function that day. Dang, sorry for the confusion.

Come out with a project and meet some new folks...or just come to see me sitting by my lonesome.

yay

2009-09-16T10:59:00.000-07:00

We got a shout out on another Blog!

http://thebluedaisydesigns.blogspot.com/2009/09/sacramentos-craftiest-crafters.html

Blue Daisy was featured in the most recent treasury! Check out her page!

First meet up

2009-09-15T04:48:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies!

I suggest that the first collective meeting take place on Sunday, October 4th @ the Peet's Coffee on 37th and J. I'll be showing up around 2pm. I'm not sure how big it is in there... if its too small, we could always move it down to the bonn laire :).
I'm not expecting a huge crowd so I doubt that will be needed.

Bring yourselves and a portable project. This will hopefully be a good opportunity to meet new crafters and make new friends!

I'll be ecstatic if more than two people show up!

Let's do this!

And here is September's first treasury! Enjoy!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=82263

Witchapalooza

2009-09-04T16:16:00.000-07:00

I just received an email that highlighted a great event coming up in early October. Its called Witchapalooza and this festival looks so fun and amazing! They anticipate having over 300 vendors and are heavily promoting this event. The festival will be running October 10-11 at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento.

Is there anyone here who would be interested in sharing a booth/space/table with me? I mostly make children's clothing. Thanks!

Change in plans

2009-08-24T10:31:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone.... life has been kicking my ass. As such, I haven't had time to even think about a place to meet. Also, Mondays are out. Is anyone opposed to doing an afternoon thing on the weekend? Perhaps on sunday? Holla at yo' girl!

Third Saturday: Design Downtown Block Party - Sacramento News & Review - K Street Mall - Sacramento365.com

2009-08-14T07:27:00.001-07:00

Third Saturday: Design Downtown Block Party - Sacramento News & Review - K Street Mall - Sacramento365.com

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Etsy Treasury! 8-12-09

2009-08-12T08:45:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=76139

Check it out!

First meeting, first Monday of September. Location and time, TBA.

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Looking for something to do on Thursdays?

2009-08-10T12:30:00.001-07:00

Downtown Sacramento Partnership Announces New Weekly Crafters Market
"I HEART ART" is the name of the new weekly Downtown Sacramento Partnership crafters markets that will begin Thursday, Aug. 6, at Cesar Chavez Plaza, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendor fees are $20 per day, with free booth fees for Aug. 6 and 13. Insurance is extra. For more information, contact Annie Stuckert, events manager, at 916.442.8575 or astuckert@downtownsac.org.

More info on the I HEART ART event:

From Annie

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at “I HEART ART.”
Starting Thursday, August 6, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership will be hosting local artists and crafters in Cesar Chavez Plaza every Thursday from 10am – 2pm. Space is available on a first come first serve basis in Cesar Chavez Plaza. Set-up begins at 8am and breakdown begins at 2pm. Tables, chairs and tents will not be provided by the Downtown Sacramento Partnership.
To become an “I HEART ART” vendor you must complete the attached application and submit the application along with all necessary submittals (payment, a copy of your sellers permit and a copy of a certificate of insurance for $1,000,000.00 with the Downtown Sacramento Partnership named as additionally insured) to me either by fax, email or in person the Wednesday before you plan to participate.

If you need help in obtaining liability insurance you can apply through a special program with the Downtown Sacramento Partnership’s insurance provider. Please see the attached information sheet and application. If you are interested in this program please fill out the ENTIRE insurance application and send it back to me ASAP. I will then send it to our provider and they will contact you and help you through the process. The insurance that you will receive through this program is good for an entire year and can be used at any event.

Thank you again for your interest in “ I HEART ART.” We are extremely excited about having crafters and artists in Cesar Chavez Plaza every Thursday. It is a wonderful location full of shade and tons of foot traffic from surrounding businesses. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.

Changes....

2009-08-08T08:56:00.000-07:00

So I decided to change how I was going to use the Sacramento Craft Collective.

1. The etsy account will no longer be used for selling my stuff. It will be used for creating treasuries of craft made by people in Sacramento. I'll set up a new etsy for myself.

2. I want to start a monthly meet up, much like the Sac Craft Mafia had but not so much about the business stuff. It's more about making the contacts so that ideas and information can be exchanged.

3. Suggestions: Where would be a good place and what would be a good day/time?

4. This Blog- It won't belong to one person. I'd like to be able to get contributors who want to share some info about craft fairs, meet ups and other craft minded topics. I'd love for this blog to become the sort of a giant bulletin board for crafty happenings in Sac. ( A lofty goal, I know.)

Want to be contributor, lemme know!

Glitter and Grunge/Lollishops Design Team Call for Artists

2009-08-08T08:49:00.000-07:00

Glitter and Grunge/Lollishops Design Team Call for Artists

Glitter and Grunge and Lollishops are thrilled to annouce that we will be taking applications for our very first DESIGN TEAM! Are you an artist? Do you make amazing things from vintage or upcycled materials and are you looking for some new challenges? Look no further! You do not have to be a member of either site to apply, so don't hesitate!

:::::The Details:::::

1. LolliShops.com and Glitter & Grunge Design Team is a 3 month term. Every month, for three months, Five Design Team Members will be sent a special Inspiration Kit in the mail. The Design Team Members then have that month to come up with a project, make it, photograph it and then post it on their blog on the first of each month. The team members can also sell it in their LolliShop/Glitter & Grunge shop or have a giveaway on their blog.

**YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A VENDOR ON EITHER VENUE TO APPLY, UNLESS YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR CREATIONS, THEN YOU'LL HAVE TO OPEN A SHOP**

2. LS and GG will then post all the Team Members' projects on the official blogs with the pictures and links to the team members' blogs and shops. LolliShops.com will have 5 Design Team members and Glitter & Grunge will have 5 Design Team members. There will be 3 new Design Team Members every 3 months:

January, February, March The Winter Team
April, May, June The Spring Team
July, August, September The Summer Team
October, November, December The Fall Team

Right now, we are taking applications for the Fall Team for both LolliShops.com and Glitter and Grunge. We are using the same application so if you fill it out, you could be chosen for either website. The LolliShops.com team will get sweet, girlie, shabbyish, Victorianish, whimsical kits and Glitter and Grunge members will get kits that are less girly, but still sparkle, and have a vintage, modern edge to them.

::::::Here is the APPLICATION::::::<-------CLICK

3. The purpose of Design Team is to generate a sense of community spirit and excitement. It is a cross promotional tool used for the marketplace to support and promote individual artists and for the artists to support the marketplace. It is a way to set our niche marketplaces apart from other selling venues. It is our desire to showcase the unique talents and abilities of the vendors that call Glitter and Grunge and LolliShops.com home. Not only are they great places to shop, but also places to learn new ideas.

*There are more details on the Application