There are some uber cool events going on in March! Catch me at Big Bang Bazaar in Maitland & Night Owl Market in Fort Lauderdale! Check back every once in awhile for updates & additions.
3/1 - Food in Motion
Time: 5-12am Address: 800 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Details - FREE Beer & Admission, Food Trucks, Food Market, Vintage Vendors,
3/2-3 - City Wide Market Fort Lauderdale
Time: 9-5pm Address: 800 NE 8th St Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Vintage, locally made, edibles & more. FREE admission & parking
Details - $10 admission, Bring your drawing materials to sketch live models
3/8 - Girls Vs. Boys Art Show Opening at Bear and Bird Gallery
Time: 7-10pm Address: 4566 N. University Drive, Lauderhill, Florida 33351
Details - 4 boys vs 4 girls in an art faceoff, beer & cupcake tasting, and more
Time: 10p-5am Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Details - Music, videos, & art. Submissions due 3/7
3/10 - An Evening With The Onion
Time: 7:30pm Address: The Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale
Details - The Onion, will bring its parody-news broadcasts for a live performance
Time: 6:30-11:00pm Address: 36 Street to 20 Street, NE 2 Ave to NW 6th Ave
Details - Free admission to all galleries, local craft vendors, & food trucks!
Time: 7-11pm Address: 308 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, Fl
Details - Local artists, crafters, specialty food, & other businesses
Time: 5-10:30pm Address: Mary Brickell Village Area
Details - Contemporary artists, avant garde curators, etc
3/29 - Cos Play Friday *Every Last Friday
Time: 10pm-4am Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Cos players welcome! Music & drink specials all night
3/30 - F.A.T. Village Art Walk *Every Last Saturday
Time: 10-4:00pm Address: NW 1st Ave & NW 5th St., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Details - Free admission to exhibitions, galleries, community theaters, & more!
3/30 - Night Owl Market***
Time: 5-11pm Address: 541 NW 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - FREE admission & drinks. Indie Local Vendors. Music. Food. Art
Welcome! Welcome to Lena Chinners from the unique shop All That is Counted. The fellow Floridian stopped by for a chat, and peek at her items. Don't forget to show her love with some comments!
When did you know you wanted to create and sell handmade items?
I have been doing counted cross stitch for over 40 years and have given the stitched items to family and friends for years so my daughter suggested that I try and sell some on Etsy... she has a shop also called Luckiiarts.
Where does your inspiration come from?
I only stitch what I would enjoy having in my own home. What’s the most memorable custom item you’ve created? I did a small town street for myself . It is approx. 60" long and only 12" high. It has small houses, shops, a doctors office, trees, fountain and park, paved sidewalk and a small road running the entire length. I also made the frame in a woodworking class I was taking out of oak floor boards. It hangs above the large opening between my dining room and Florida room.
Besides creating things, what do you do?
I am fortunate in that I am retired. I was a bookkeeper in a High School for many years.
What is the most important advice anyone has given you?
Only make things you would use yourself or would be proud to give as gifts.
What is the most important advice you'd like to give to other etsy sellers?
Be patient, go to other shops, see what is out there, follow people who's items you like, and appreciate. You also need to promote yourself to a certain degree, you need to let people see your items and not just wait for them to find you. Additionally, it is really important to tag your items with the right descriptions....and most important have fun!
Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar *Every Sunday
Time: 9-2:30pm Address: 1901 Southwest 172 Avenue, Miramar, FL
Details
- FREE Admission & Parking. Full of local produce & other organic products
2/2 - Retro Indie Market
Time: 11-6pm Address: 1010 S Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL
Details - $5 admission, fresh vintage & handmade finds!
2/2-3 - City Wide Market Fort Lauderdale
Time: 9-5pm Address: 800 NE 8th St Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Vintage, locally made, edibles & more. FREE admission & parking.
2/2 - NOBE art walk
Time: 7-11pm Address: 3320 NE 32nd St Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Handmade items, live music, access to galleries & exhibits
2/8 - Dwntwn Concert Series
Time: 6pm Address: 301 North Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida
Details - FREE festival, farmer's market, craft venders, beer garden, concerts
2/10 - Chili Cook Off at Pinecrest Gardens
Time: 12-5:00pm Address: 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL
Details - $5 admission, Rides, live music, line dancing, kids crafts, etc
Time: 7-10:00pm Address: 2716 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, Fl 33405
Details - Art celebrating video games, Star Wars, Anime, 80s shows, etc
Time: 6:30-11:00pm Address: 36 Street to 20 Street, NE 2 Ave to NW 6th Ave
Details - Free admission to all galleries, local craft vendors, & food trucks!
Time: 12:00pm Address: Margate Blvd & 441
Details - Free admission, carnival rides, food, dancers, car show, arts & crafts, etc
Time: 7-11:00pm Address: 308 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, Fl
Details - Local artists, crafters, specialty food, & other businesses
2/22 - Cos Play Friday *Every Last Friday
Time: 10-4:00am Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Details - Cos players welcome! Music & drink specials all night
2/23 - F.A.T. Village Art Walk *Every Last Saturday
Time: 10-4:00pm Address: NW 1st Ave & NW 5th St., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Details - Free admission to exhibitions, galleries, community theaters, & more!
Time: 11-7:00pm Address: Downtown Miami Lakes, main street
Details - FREE entertainment, live music, kids activities, giveaways & more
2/24 - Indie Craft Bazaar at Revolution Live
Time: 12-5:00pm Address: 100 SW 3rd ave Fort Lauderdale, Fl
Details - Indoors with local artists & crafters, plus activities & drink specials
Time: 5-10:30pm Address: Mary Brickell Village Area
Details - Contemporary artists, avant garde curators, etc
Check back for changes & inform me of errors or broken links!
Lined it up for the New Year! Trying to get into Night Owl Market on the 26th.
Time: 7-10:00pm Address: 2716 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, Fl 33405
Details - Art celebrating video games, Star Wars, Anime, 80s shows, etc
Time: 6:30-11:00pm Address: 36 Street to 20 Street, NE 2 Ave to NW 6th Ave
Details - Free admission to all galleries, local craft vendors, & food trucks!
Time: 2-3:00am* (on Fri) Address: 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, Fl 33126
Details - Anime, Animation, & Cosplay Convention. Don't miss 3 days of fun.
Time: 2-11:00pm Address: NW 1st Ave & NW 5th St., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Details - A catalyst to connect community; food trucks, live music, arts & more
Time: 7-11:00pm Address: NW 1st Ave & NW 5th St., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Details - Free admission to exhibitions, galleries, community theaters, & more!
Time: 5-11:00pm Address: NW 1st Ave & NW 5th St., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Details - Free alcohol, craft & arts vendors, vintage dealers, & more
Time: 5-10:30pm Address: Mary Brickell Village Area
Details - Contemporary artists, avant garde curators, etc
As always, check back often for detail changes & new additions!
A last minute gift guide to get your guy something special. Why are men so hard to shop for anyway! Sheesh!
The 2nd shop of the month is run by the dynamic duo John & Rebecca. Thanks to the owners of the shop Seventy1Percent, for sharing their two cents. Be sure to check out their Twitter, Facebook, and website!
When did
you know you wanted to create and sell handmade items? I lost my job. Rebecca
told me to "Seas the Day" and go for it. I had always had a dream to
create my own tees. She told me to use this negative and turn it into a
positive.
Where
does your inspiration come from? The initial inspiration was a love for the
ocean and its beauty. We are also inspired by other water related activities,
sea life, and our customers.
What’s
the most memorable custom item you’ve created? A super cool tee customized
for a rock band.
Besides
creating things, what do you do? We are a husband and wife team who love to
surf, bike, do yoga, and enjoy life.
What is
the most important advice anyone has given you? My mom said not to be scared.
She said it was F.E.A.R. "False Evidence Appearing Real."
What is
the most important advice you'd like to give to other Etsy sellers? Go for it
with your full heart! Create and be proud of what you do. If you fall, get back
up and keep moving.
Virtual round of applause for our first Etsy shop feature for the month of December. Fellow Team FEST member and Floridian, Cyndie from Cyndie Smith Designs stops by for a chat. You can also find her on Facebook and on Blogger.
When did you know you wanted to create and sell handmade items?
I've been creative all my life and dabbled in a few mediums, like pottery and painting. But when I took my first metalsmith lesson, I was hooked and knew I'd found my place!
Where does your inspiration come from?
Most of my inspiration comes from nature but a couple of series grew from emotional baggage. That was actually some of my best work, so I guess there's some truth to the old saying about tortured artists!
What’s the most memorable custom item you’ve created?
My life cuff, which is also my avatar. It was created in honor of a friend who died too young from breast cancer. The cuff told a story of loss and love. I made so many custom for other folks, telling their stories, that I had to stop because it was emotionally draining.
Besides creating things, what do you do?
I love boating, growing Orchids and bicycling.
What is the most important advice anyone has given you?
Give thanks for all you have.
What is the most important advice you'd like to give to other etsy sellers?
Don't give up! Slow times can be discouraging so use that time to improve your shop. That way you'll be ready for the next up cycle of sales!
Upcoming events! I'll be vending at the Indie Craft Bazaar on 12/16!
12/04/12 - PAWS Holiday Shopping Bazaar
Time: 10-3:00pm Address: 1725 Southeast 12th Street, Fort Lauderdale
Details - Vendors, drinks, & light bites benefiting Humane Society of Broward County
12/07/12 - 1:1 Super 8 Cinema Soirée
Time: 7-10:00pm Address: two locations IWAN & Poor House
Details -Film, Food, Drink, Music
12/08/12 - Wynwood Art Walk *Every 2nd Saturday
Time: ~7-11:00pm Address: 36 Street to 20 Street, NE 2 Ave to NW 6th Ave
Details - Free admission to all galleries, local craft vendors, & food trucks!
Time: 7-11:30pm Address: 450 NW 27th St. Miami, FL 33127
Details - Live interactive art experience with a handmade vendor showcase
Time: 10pm Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Details - Comic con event with Music, comics, art, crafts, baked goods, & more
12/15/12 - Holiday Trunk Show
Time: 12-6pm Address: 2716 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach
Details - Local artists & crafters, FREE cookies & hot cocoa
12/15/12 - Cosmic Cheer Holiday Market & Musical
Time: 7-12am Address: IWAN 810 NE 4 Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Details - Play, Bands, Craft Vendors, Art, Treats & Drinks, Fun
12/16/12 - The Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar *Every Sunday
Time: 9:00-2:30pm Address: 1901 Southwest 172 Avenue, Miramar, FL
Details - FREE Admission & Parking. Chock full of local produce
& organic products. This date will have Santa Claus.
Time: 12-5pm Address: 100 SW 3rd Ave, Ft Lauderdale
Details - Goodie bags for 1st 100 guests! An independent art & handmade festival.
Time: 2-5pm Address: Undergrounds Coffeehaus 3020 N Federal Highway, Ft Lauderdale
Details - Christmas crafts & other wares,
Time: 10-5pm Address: Petco Boynton Beach
Details - Handmade vendors, Santa pet pictures, book signing, & more
Time: 10-3am Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Details - Holiday pub crawl stop, post apocalypse Santa art
Time: 10-1am Address: 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Details - Music, Art, Burlesque performances
This list is often updated thru out the month!!! Stay posted!
Welcome fellow team FEST member Terri, from the online Etsy shop
Untwisted Sister!
When did
you know you wanted to create and sell handmade items?
After I
learned to do wire wrapping, realized I was actually pretty good at it. I couldn't possibly wear everything I made!
Where
does your inspiration come from?
Often it
comes from my students. They might ask me how to do something or in class
someone makes a mistake I have to fix and end up with 'happy accidents'.
What’s
the most memorable custom item you’ve created?
Besides
creating things, what do you do?
I'm an
avid Ladies doubles tennis player. I was president of our County League with
over 1800 members for 2 years and currently captain a team.
What is
the most important advice anyone has given you?
Treat
your customers the way you'd want to be treated.
What is
the most important advice you'd like to give to other etsy sellers?
If you
enjoy what you're doing you will be successful, even if it doesn't make you
wealthy.
Check out all her links, and feel free to comment below
From awhile, I'll be featuring TWO shops each month! Whoop! And just in time for the holiday season! First up for the month of October is the lovely Gari Anne from Bead Lovers Korner. Don't forget to show some love and check her links out at the bottom!
When did
you know you wanted to create and sell handmade items?
I
started making beaded jewelry about 12 years ago. I opened a shop on
Ebay, where I sold a few things, but ended up mostly selling beads. I joined
Etsy 2 years ago and since then have been making and selling a lot more of my
creations.
Where
does your inspiration come from?
I give
all credit for my inspirations to God
What’s
the most memorable custom item you’ve created?
My
Rainbow Moonstone Goddess Necklace would be the most memorable because I made
it by flashlight! We had several Hurricanes go through Central Florida years
back and I sat and made many items with a flashlight type lamp that my husband
set up for me.
Besides
creating things, what do you do?
I have
an ebay store and a website as well as my Etsy Shop. I work full time at home
selling my creations and other beads. I am an Authorized Dealer for Carlo Biagi
Jewelry and Landmark Travel beads so with all of that I stay really busy.
What is
the most important advice anyone has given you?
"Be
nice to everyone because you never know who you are talking to."
What is
the most important advice you'd like to give to other Etsy sellers?
Be
determined, don't give up if you don't get sales instantly. It takes time and
effort to build up enough items, with the right pictures, at the right price
for the right buyers!!
Connect with Bead Lovers Korner Online!!
