ShowMe Etsy

Artropy 2011

2011-11-08T14:46:00.003-06:00

This holiday season, skip the big box stores and buy handmade!

Shop all your favorite ShowMe Etsy artist at Artropy on December 3, 2011. We'll be at the Regional Arts Commission from 10am-6pm with drinks, live music and more handmade goodies than you can shake a candy cane at.

Stay tuned for more details on just what sort of handmade goodies you can find at this awesome show.

Strange Folk Festival

2011-09-21T17:01:00.000-05:00

This weekend Strange Folk Festival is in it's 6th year and each year the show grows larger and more fun. Indie crafts, cupcakes, beer, music and gnomes. What's not to love? (Did you see I said, GNOMES?!)

This year, the following ShowMe Etsy Members will be there selling their wares and hoping to see YOUR smiling faces. You won't disappoint them, will you?

Anna Ourth Jewelry
DownZipper
Pairabelles
Ravyn's Cache
Sew Good and Trendy
South City Studio
Souvenirs From Wonderland
sparrow studios
Stick to Your Knittin' Kitten/The Crafty Kitten
Strung Out & Wired
zenbot baby

The Strange Folk Festival will take place this weekend, September 24 & 25 in O'Fallon Community Park in O'Fallon, IL from 10am-6pm - rain or shine. There's something for everyone, so we hope to see you there!

Calling St. Louis Area Etsians! Now's the time to join ShowMe Etsy!

2011-06-28T08:34:00.002-05:00

Are you looking to connect with other St. Louis area Etsy sellers? If you would like to expand your business and be a part of a creative, fun and business-minded group that promotes the local handmade community, apply for membership now!

To apply to join our team, please download and read the Membership Requirements and Application on the right side of this page. Applications are due by July 28, 2011 and team invitations will be extended in August.

Want to meet the team? Come to our Meet and Greet in July. ShowMe Etsy members will gather for a social hour at 7pm during the art celebration happening at Belas Artes in Lafayette Square at 1854 Russell Blvd. More info on the Art Celebration at Belas Artes can be found at their website.

Indie Craft Revolution

2011-04-30T08:51:00.000-05:00

Are you ready for the revolution?

Indie Craft Revolution is here. Today from 10-5 and Sunday from 10-4 some of St. Louis' best craftsters will be showcasing their wares at the St. Louis Artists' Guild building in Oak Knoll Park (at the corner of Big Bend and Clayton).

Ten amazing ShowMe Etsians will be there:

EAK Design
Emily’s Escape
Jill Giordano
Parsimonia
Pairabelles
Sew Good and Trendy
South City Studio
Souveniers From Wonderland
Stick To Your Knittin’ Kitten
Zenbot Baby

Plus we have a team booth near the show entrance, to share info about Etsy and ShowMe Etsy.
Hope to see you there!

Welcome, New Members!

2011-03-15T14:38:00.001-05:00

The team has spoken... congratulations to our new members:

Beth Styles of Parsimonia

Jill Giordano of Jill Giordano Photography

Mary Hummert of Pairabelles

Annie Karayiannis of Eakdesign

Andrea Lammle of Zenbotbaby

Meredith Vesoulis of On Foot

Machelle Blankenship of The Blackwood Cottage

Mary Collins of Vauje

We're ecstatic to have such wonderful additions to our team. The next membership drive will be this fall so if you missed the deadline, check back later this year!

Membership Drive Spring 2011

2011-03-07T12:13:00.000-06:00

The application deadline for membership during our Spring 2011 drive has now passed. Current members will be checking out applicant's shops and statements over the next few days and folks who have been voted in will be notified asap!

Thank you for applying, and stay tuned for more new member information!

Show Me Etsy Spring Membership Drive

2011-02-11T16:13:00.002-06:00

Spring Membership Drive has begun! Looking to connect with other St. Louis area Etsy sellers? Looking to be a part of a creative, fun and business-minded group that promotes the local handmade community? That's us!

If you are interested in applying to join our team, please download and read the Membership Requirements and Application on the right side of this page. Applications are due by February 28, 2011 and team invitations will be extended in March.

December Artropy

2010-11-14T01:26:00.001-06:00

The ShowMe Etsy Street Team is proud to announce Artropy 2010. Artropy is a unique art and craft boutique experience featuring handmade goods created by over twenty local St. Louis artists as well as live music. Shoppers will be able to browse a lovely selection of handmade art, jewelry, fashion accessories, baby items, unique gifts, and much more. Shoppers will also be invited to enjoy acoustic live music being performed by Bella Kalei the evening of Dec. 2. Also, Kevin Renick, singer / song writer of the title song from the Academy Award nominated movie “Up in the Air” will be performing live at 8pm! Artropy will be a perfect evening out where guests can relax with a drink, listen to live music, and find fabulous locally made holiday gifts.

Thursday, December 2
5:00-9:00pm
SqWires Annex
1415 South 18th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104

December Acoustic Musicians

5-7pm Bella Kalei
8pm Kevin Renick (Write/Musician of the Title Song from the movie Up in the Air), www.kevinrenick.com

December Handmade Artists

Emily Abrams, Emily's Escape, www.emilysescape.etsy.com
Ravyn's Cache, www.Ravyncrow.etsy.com
DownZipper, www.downzipper.etsy.com
Candy Calamity, www.candycalamity.etsy.com
Fluffington Farms, www.punkjordane.etsy.com
Souvenirs From Wonderland, www.314wonderland.etsy.com
Stick to Your Knittin' Kitten, www.sticktoyourknittin.etsy.com
AngelsGourden, www.AngelsGourden.etsy.com
Everlasting Crafty Creations, www.Everlastingcraftycre.etsy.com
Anna Ourth Jewelry, www.annasinspirations.etsy.com
Strung Out & Wired, www.strungoutandwired.etsy.com
SusiesDowntown, www.SusiesDowntown.etsy.com
Color ME Crazy LLC, www.KokomoLady.etsy.com
Sew Good and Trendy, www.sewgoodandtrendy.com
Bloom and Belle, www.bloomandbelle.etsy.com
South City Studio, www.southcitystudio.etsy.com
Lucky Lady Paper Crafts, www.luckyladycardsgifts.etsy.com
Bella Luna, www.BellaLunaCrafts.etsy.com
Pasties by Michelle, www.pastiesbymichelle.etsy.com
Riley Construction, www.rileyconstruction.etsy.com
Miss Lemon, www.iheartmisslemon.etsy.com
Zenbot Baby, www.zenbotbaby.com
Twice Baked Arts, www.twicebakedarts.com
Monster Bubbles, www.monsterbubbles.etsy.com
Sprouted Designs, www.SproutedDesigns.etsy.com
Binx Creations, www.binxceramic.etsy.com

Green Arts & Crafts Fair

2010-11-09T16:57:00.000-06:00

Join some of our members this weekend, November 13 & 14 at the Missouri Botanical Garden's Green Arts & Crafts Fair! We are just a month and a half away from Christmas and this a great opportunity to cross a few names off of your list. Go green and buy gifts crafted from recycled materials!

	Saturday, November 13 & Sunday, November 14 10:00am - 5:00pm

	Missouri Botanical Garden - Ridgway Visitor Center, upper level 4344 Shaw Boulevard Saint Louis, MO

Artropy lineup!

2010-10-12T13:55:00.004-05:00

The ShowMe Etsy Street Team is proud to announce Artropy 2010. Artropy is a unique art and craft boutique experience featuring handmade goods created by over twenty local St. Louis artists as well as live music. Shoppers will be able to browse a lovely selection of handmade art, jewelry, fashion accessories, baby items, unique gifts, and much more. Shoppers will also be invited to enjoy acoustic live music being performed by Morgan Nusbaum from 5-8pm and Kevin Renick, singer/song writer of the title song from the Academy Award nominated movie “Up in the Air” will be performing live at 8pm! Artropy will be a perfect evening out where guests can relax with a drink, listen to live music, and find fabulous locally made holiday gifts.

November Acoustic Musicians

5-7pm Morgan Nusbaum, www.myspace.com/morgannusbaum

8pm Kevin Renick (singer/song writer of the Title Song from the movie Up in the Air), www.kevinrenick.com

November Handmade Artists

Emily Abrams, Emily's Escape, www.emilysescape.etsy.com

Ravyn's Cache, www.Ravyncrow.etsy.com
DownZipper, www.downzipper.etsy.com

Souvenirs From Wonderland, www.314wonderland.etsy.com
The Crafty Wino, www.thecraftywino.etsy.com
Binx Ceramics www.etsy.com/shop/binxceramic
Stick to Your Knittin' Kitten, www.sticktoyourknittin.etsy.com
AngelsGourden, www.AngelsGourden.etsy.com

Everlasting Crafty Creations, www.Everlastingcraftycre.etsy.com
Anna Ourth Jewelry, www.annasinspirations.Etsy.com
Avaeli Couture Jewelry Designs, www.avaeli.etsy.com
Strung Out & Wired, www.strungoutandwired.etsy.com
SusiesDowntown, www.SusiesDowntown.etsy.com
South City Studio, www.southcitystudio.etsy.com
Rare Bird Creations, www.rarebirdcreations.etsy.com
Bella Luna, www.BellaLunaCrafts.etsy.com

Benji Rowan, www.Benjisart.com

Caprice Designs, www.capricedesigns.etsy.com

Rodeo Revival, www.bruk66.blogspot.com

Zenbot Baby, www.zenbotbaby.com

Rudyz Studio, www.rudyzstudio.com

Villa Design, www.villadesign.org

Twice Baked Arts, www.twicebakedarts.com

Monster Bubbles, www.monsterbubbles.etsy.com

Narcise, http://www.narcise.net

December Acoustic Musicians

5-7pm Bella Kalei

8pm Kevin Renick (singer/song writer of the Title Song from the movie Up in the Air), www.kevinrenick.com

December Handmade Artists

Emily Abrams, Emily's Escape, www.emilysescape.etsy.com
Ravyn's Cache, www.Ravyncrow.etsy.com
DownZipper, www.downzipper.etsy.com
Candy Calamity, www.candycalamity.etsy.com
Fluffington Farms, www.punkjordane.etsy.com
Binx Ceramics www.etsy.com/shop/binxceramic
Souvenirs From Wonderland, www.314wonderland.etsy.com
Stick to Your Knittin' Kitten, www.sticktoyourknittin.etsy.com
AngelsGourden, www.AngelsGourden.etsy.com
Everlasting Crafty Creations, www.Everlastingcraftycre.etsy.com
Anna Ourth Jewelry, www.annasinspirations.Etsy.com
Strung Out & Wired, www.strungoutandwired.etsy.com
SusiesDowntown, www.SusiesDowntown.etsy.com
Color ME Crazy LLC, www.KokomoLady.etsy.com
Sew Good and Trendy, www.sewgoodandtrendy.com
KJs Kwilting, www.kjskwilting.etsy.com
South City Studio, www.southcitystudio.etsy.com
Lucky Lady Paper Crafts, www.luckyladycardsgifts.etsy.com
Bella Luna, www.BellaLunaCrafts.etsy.com

Pasties by Michelle, www.pastiesbymichelle.etsy.com

Riley Construction, www.rileyconstruction.etsy.com

Miss Lemon, www.iheartmisslemon.etsy.com

Zenbot Baby, www.zenbotbaby.com

Twice Baked Arts, www.twicebakedarts.com

Monster Bubbles, www.monsterbubbles.etsy.com

Sprouted Designs, www.SproutedDesigns.Etsy.com

Call for Artropy Artists!

2010-09-09T23:54:00.005-05:00

The ShowMe Etsy team is proud to announce our call for Artist for Artropy – Fall 2010. This year we will host two fabulous evening events at SqWires Annex in historic Lafayette Square. The time & dates for the shows are Thursday, Nov 4 and Thursday, Dec 2 from 5-9pm. In the past we have found that hosting a Fall Show during “Happy Hour” at SqWires has been very successful and we are excited! You will find the application for this juried show here! The deadline for submitting an application is September 30. Please feel free to contact us at southcitystudio@gmail.com or rachel@sewgoodandtrendy.com with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Artropy application

Welcome new Members!

2010-09-01T10:29:00.001-05:00

We are so excited to introduce you to our newest Show Me Etsy members!

Amy Lovewell Lovewell Embroidery
Taylor Saleem Rare Bird Creations
Lauren Zelazek Clever Betty
Margeaux Smith Color Me Crazy
Karen Flynn Lucky Lady Paper Crafts
Jen Owens Blackberry Graphics

2nd Annual Membership Drive

2010-07-01T12:02:00.001-05:00

Summer is officially here and it's time for our 2nd Annual Membership Drive. If you are interested in applying to join our team, please download and read the Membership Requirements and Application on the right side of this page. Applications are due by July 25 and team invitations will be extended in mid-August.

Green with Indie - June 5th

2010-05-24T07:59:00.004-05:00

Webster University's Grant Gym
175 Edgar Rd
Webster Groves 63119
Organized by the St. Louis Craft Mafia and Sponsored by Webster University’s Environmental Studies Committee

Green with Indie is an eco-friendly indie art & craft show featuring resourceful handmade art, vintage treasures, an upcycle exchange, information booths, local organic coffee, and snacks, locally grown organic greenery, crafty projects, and more! One, of the few eco-friendly indie craft fairs in the St. Louis area, items featured in Green with Indie is earth-friendly, salvaged, upcycled, recycled, home grown, homemade, revamped, refurbished, and 100% unique. You can find the following SME members at the event!

Anna Ourth Jewelry, Bella Luna, Candy Calamity, Downzipper, Just Liv, Sew Good & Trendy, South City Studio, Strungoutandwired, Villa Design
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Artropy Vendors

2010-04-08T15:20:00.011-05:00

This is going to be a GREAT show. Here's the big list of our top-notch vendors. Hope to see you there!!!

Amy Andell

Angels Gourden

Anna's Inspirations

A Unique Pet Emporium

Avaeli Couture

Candy Calamity

Caprice Design

Crock-Etching

DownZipper

Emily's Escape

Emily Kircher
Fav Moon Girl

GardenGwyn

Heidi Server

Jules Magools

Just Liv

KatieFenwick

Lauren Wright

Rachel's Things

Raven Crow

Sew Good & Trendy

South City Studio

Souvenirs from Wonderland

Sparrow Studio

Squaresville

Strung Out and Wired

The Crafty Wino

The Science Faire

Artropy

2010-04-01T10:06:00.002-05:00

No fooling, but ShowMe Etsy's spring show, Artropy, will be later this month at Sqwires! Artropy is a unique art & craft show that features a number of artists with diverse talents in many areas including: jewelry design, painting, textile arts, photography, mixed-media, glass work, eco-fashion and illustration. A list of artists participating in the show will be available soon!

Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 3:30pm
Sqwires ~ The Annex
1415 South 18th Street

The Flower Offered of Itself

2010-03-26T11:43:00.002-05:00

Amy Rickles of Stick to Your Knittin' Kitten created this treasury, The Flower Offered of Itself, featuring ShowMe Etsy and St. Louis Craft Mafia artists!

Call for Artists - Artropy

2010-03-09T17:29:00.009-06:00

Spring is just around the corner, which means it's almost time for Artropy! The event will be held at SqWires - the Annex in historic Lafayette Square on April 17th from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Interested in participating?

Please send us the following info:

First/Last Name:
Business Name:
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
Any past shows you have participated in:
Website (that has 3-5 images of your work):
Description of your work:

Email the completed application to Holly at southcitystudio (at) gmail (dot) com.

The deadline for application is March 25, 2010.

Notification of acceptance will be by March 27, 2010.

The cost for participation is $50 and will be due by March 31, 2010.

This show will feature over twenty exceptional St. Louis artists with diverse talents in many areas including: jewelry design, painting, textile arts, photography, mixed-media, glass work, eco-fashion and illustration. Can't wait to see you!

It's an Indie Craft Revolution!

2010-03-01T13:38:00.000-06:00

Mark your calendars for Indie Craft Revolution an in-door, booth style, juried art and independent craft market located conveniently at the St. Louis Artists' Guild in Oak Knoll Park at the corner of Clayton and Big Bend. The event will be March 13, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and March 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check out some of SME members who will be at the show!

avaelicouture, thecrafywino, villadesign, sewgoodandtrendy, sticktoyourknittin, tammytutterow, joolsmagools, southcitystudio,strungoutandwired

1st ever Membership Drive!

2010-02-16T13:43:00.000-06:00

The ShowMe Etsy team is excited to announce our first official Membership Drive. If you are interested in applying to join our team, please download and read the Membership Requirements and Application on the right side of this page. Applications are due by February 24 and team invitations will be extended in early March.

Fight for Air Climb

2010-02-15T09:08:00.002-06:00

Amy Rickles of Stick to your Knittin' Kitten is participating in the Fight for Air Climb, presented by the American Lung Association. As the foremost defender of clean air, the American Lung Association strives to mitigate the ill effects of poor air quality to protect those with asthma, emphysema, lung cancer and other chronic lung disease. The Fight for Air Climb will raise funds and awareness to support education, research and advocacy programs so everyone can breathe easier. If you're interested for more info you can contact Amy HERE and check out why this worthy cause is so important.

I am participating in the Fight for Air Climb: Master the Met (www.masterthemet.com), a fundraiser for the American Lung Association. On March 6, I will be climbing 42 flights of stairs in the Metropolitan Building in downtown St. Louis. In order to participate in the climb, I need to raise a minimum of $100, but my personal goal is $200, and my team goal is $1000. As part of my fundraising efforts, I am donating 10% of all sales between February 10 and March 5 to the American Lung Association.

This organization is particularly close to my heart because lung-related issues have touched both my family and friends. In 2007, my grandfather died of emphysema and related problems. I have several friends and family members with severe asthma and actually have mild asthma myself. I also have a friend whose mother was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. I am happy to have the opportunity to help support this worthy cause.

ShowMe Green

2010-02-08T10:31:00.003-06:00

We're rockin' this week with another Etsy Treasury by Stick to you Knittin' Kitten, this time in lovely shades of green! St. Patrick's Day here we come. :) Click HERE to view!

ShowMe Blue

2010-02-06T19:57:00.003-06:00

Check out this lovely treasury, called ShowMe Blue, made by Avaeli Couture featuring SME members. Click HERE to view!

Ladies Night Out

2010-01-25T09:32:00.000-06:00

One of our SME members, AvaeliCouture will be selling her wares at Ladies Night Out at The Melting Pot of Town & Country, located at 294 Lamp & Lantern Village. Why not do some shopping while enjoying a delectable four-course fondue feast? After all, Valentine's Day is not too far away!

The fun begins at 5 p.m. and the cost is only $27 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (636) 207-6358.

The Melting Pot
294 Lamp and Lantern Village
Town & Country, MO 63017

Featured SME Member ~ Ravyn's Cache

2010-01-22T16:43:00.000-06:00

What's the story behind the name of your business?
When I first joined the medieval re-enactment group, Society for Creative Anachronism, I chose the name Raven because I’d also chosen a Viking persona, both because it allowed me to have things from all over the world rather than just one country (Viking trade route, you know!). I’d first thought of Bronwyn, so the “Y” stayed. The name stuck, and it fit. The name later migrated into character names for various games (as Ravyncrow and Ravyn Crowe) and eventually became part of who I am. Somewhere in there I ran across a shop in Clayton called Page One. It was an awesome little book shop that sold used books, new books, and random other things. Reading and collecting things had always been a passion of mine, and I loved to shop, unpack and sort things, (still do!) but then they just sat there (they still do!). So I thought one day I’d open a shop like that and call it Ravyn’s Cache, for the magpie in me to shop and order and sort and then SELL. Once I started my Etsy shop, there was no doubt what the name would be. Then I joined the ShowMe Etsy Team, and started doing actual craft shows and farmers markets, so it became my official business name on my license as well.

How did you get involved in your craft?
My mother was an artist and seamstress, played the violin when she was younger, and encouraged creativity. My dad was a photographer, a draftsman, sang in choirs and played the trumpet when he was younger, and also encouraged creativity. So I had the background and grew up with artsy things all around me. I started out with paper crafts, linoleum block printing, painting and clay. That was in elementary school. Then I moved on to writing poetry, short stories, and thinking about becoming a concert pianist. In college I ended up in the theatre department and everything changed, as whole new worlds opened up. I actually didn’t start making jewelry until I was grown and married. I started with plastic pony beads and any other free or inexpensive beads that were as unique as I could find. Eventually I progressed to where I could afford the ‘real’ stuff and now I use everything I can. Several classes in metalworking added another dimension. But jewelry isn’t my only craft, it’s just the one on which I’m currently focused. I also paint, crochet, needle felt, work with papers and fabric (I love hand made paper! Textiles! Fabrics!), and make my own blends of scented oils, both to wear and for candle making. The next thing to show up in my shop will be crochet items, most likely, followed by paintings. At least that’s the plan.

What inspires you?
Everything and anything! Nature … something I’ve read or seen … seeing someone wearing an outfit that makes me say “I can make something to go with that” … sometimes just whatever beads and items happen to land together in front of me. I like to work in semi-organized chaos, so a lot of times the pile in front of me brings out some very interesting pieces.

Beside your craft, what other activities do you enjoy?
I love to read, and do all the crafts listed above. I enjoy learning new things, and meeting new people. I’m passionate about nature and the outdoors and animals (including spiders and centipedes, which I passionately detest). I enjoy playing the piano, which I’m finally relearning after decades of not having a piano on which to practice. Facebook and online computer games also take up a lot of my time, but I enjoy them quite a bit as well.

Can you give any advice about selling on Etsy?
Promote! I’m not good at promoting, but I know it’s important. I know I’d do much better if I spent more time in promotion. Good photography is a must as well, since your customer is not able to touch and examine your product in person.

Favorite movie/book/music?
Books by Terry Pratchett, Katherine Kurtz, Mark Twain, Neil Gaiman, Alexander Dumas, and (as one friend used to say) any book with an animal on the front and the word “telepathy” on the back. Hah.

Movies? I like comedies and farces, fantasy and science fiction, action and westerns. Old movies with Audrey or Katherine Hepburn, or Cary Grant or David Niven are awesome. Cartoons are good too. Ice Age was great, and I love musicals like Mame and Paint Your Wagon. Tombstone is still one of my favorite Westerns, although Cat Ballou is definitely in the running. I do have trouble with movies that make me cry. If I *know* it will make me cry I probably won’t watch it, even if I *know* I’ll like it otherwise. (I still won’t watch Old Yeller or Marly & Me … All Dogs Go To Heaven about did me in)

Music? Classical, particularly Baroque, but I like Dvorak and Chopin and Tchaikowsky too. Folk, folk rock, and Celtic music. Gypsy music. Emmylou Harris and Garth Brooks (although I’m not fond of the man, I do like his songs). Tom Russell. Natalie McMaster.

In ten years you'll be...
10 years older! And hopefully still alive and crafting!

It's a ShowMe Etsy Valentine

2010-01-15T13:41:00.002-06:00

In less than a month it'll be Valentine's Day. Why not find a gift from your sweetie among our ShowMe Etsy artists?

ShowMe St. Louis Feature

2010-01-13T08:19:00.000-06:00

Congrats to Rachel Shelton of Sew Good and Trendy who will be featured on ShowMe St. Louis! Sew Good and Trendy specializes in eco-friendly tote bags and purses. Most of the bags are OOAK since they are created with repurposed or recycled materials. You can catch the feature this afternoon on KSDK Channel 5 at 3 p.m.

Featured SME Member ~ Jools Magools

2009-12-21T08:15:00.001-06:00

Give us the 411 about yourself.

What's the story behind the name of your business?
When I was younger, my best friend's dad called me "Jools Magools." It kind of stuck, and when I was searching for a fun name for my art business, it seemed like a perfect option!

How did you get involved in your craft?
I decided to take a class at Craft Alliance when I needed some new artistic inspiration outside of work. From there, I continued to make things for friends, and it soon bloomed into a business.

What inspires you?
I love really abstract things and vibrant colors. My favorite artist is Kandinsky, and I also love Piet Mondrian. Anything geometric and bold with bright colors really catches my eye.

Beside your craft, what other activities do you enjoy?
I like to hang out with my boyfriend and our puppy, Pogo, curl up with a good book, travel to unique places, or watch my favorite TV shows.

Can you give any advice about selling on Etsy?
Professional marketing and photography are key. You have to make your product look nice, and presentation is half the battle.

Favorite movie/book/music?
Show: Dexter and Glee
Book: Count of Monte Cristo
Movie: Love, Actually

In ten years you'll be...
A mom who sells her glass items, stationery, and graphic design services on the side. :)

Don't Forget Ladies' Night

2009-12-14T10:05:00.000-06:00

Calling all last minute shoppers! December 16th is the Ladies Night at The Melting Pot of Town & Country, located at 294 Lamp & Lantern Village. Join us for a delectable four-course fondue feast all while shopping handmade crafts!

The fun begins at 5 p.m. and the cost is only $27 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (636) 207-6358.

The following SME members will be participating:

Dec 16: Down Zipper, Aleece's Attic, Crafty Wino, and Alexandra’s Jewelry

The Melting Pot
294 Lamp and Lantern Village
Town & Country, MO 63017

Featured SME Member ~ Avaeli Couture

2009-12-07T13:38:00.003-06:00

Give us the 411 about yourself.
I am a stay at home mom to 3 1/2 year old twins and have been married to a wonderful man for 14 years. I have been my own boss in the direct sales business for over 10 years and it is where I am most comfortable. It has allowed me to stay at home with my children while at the same time having a fulfilling career...... the best of BOTH worlds!! (also the hardest job in the world too!)

What's the story behind the name of your business?
I have boy/girl twins and their names are Eli and Ava. I decided to put the two names together to form "Avaeli" (pronounced UH-VAY-LEE) and added Couture. Couture means it was made for you, the best of the best :-)

How did you get involved in your craft?
I have a love for jewelry and a love for home shows, so I thought it would be fun to combine the two and start my own business! The hand-stamped collection of my business was born approximately one year ago after I saw a friend wearing a similar necklace. Unfortunately, her necklace was very pricey and I really did not want to spend that kind of money. BUT, I soon became obsessed over it and started doing research online. I decided to buy some supplies to start making the hand stamped jewelry myself. I soon became engrossed! I found myself making new pieces everyday and wearing them the moment I created them! Now, I have over 75 pieces in my collection, all designed and made by me at a price everyone can afford! I am selling my pieces on Etsy and via home shows and craft fairs. The response has been incredible and I am enjoying it so much! I absolutely love creating pieces for my customers that I know they will cherish forever :-)

What inspires you?
My family! When I am creating my jewelry pieces I always do it with my kids and husband in mind. I create things that I can wear with their names on it. I am also inspired by all of the other awesome artists on Etsy and on the Show Me team!

Beside your craft, what other activities do you enjoy?
I love to eat, see movies, shop, spend time with friends/family and sleep! I also love live theater and have performed in many shows myself, there is nothing on this earth that makes me as happy as to be on stage. Another thing that makes me feel most happy is the ocean. I feel drawn to it, peaceful and content around it and there is no place else I would rather be! (except for on stage, wait, I already said that!) I also love wine and everything about it. Whether I am learning about it or drinking it :-)

Can you give any advice about selling on Etsy?
Spend lots of time there! Research the site and learn as much as you can. Also, take good photographs of your listings. Your photos create the feel of your shop and customers are more apt to purchase your item if it looks great!

Favorite movie/book/music?
I love so many movies and all types of music! I do however love movies based on true stories and non-fiction auto biographical books are the only books that I read. Music? Everything and anything EXCEPT for country and death metal! LOL

In ten years you'll be...
Dealing with TWO 13 year olds!!!! OH MY GOSH, help!!! hahaha

Artropy This Weekend!

2009-12-01T10:12:00.001-06:00

art-tro-py [ahrt-truh-pee] - noun - 1. A unique art & craft show experience 2. A measure of the randomness of the production, according to handmade principles, of what is beautiful, appealling, or of more than ordinary significance.

Looking for a unique gift? ShowMe Etsy presents Artropy on December 5th, 2009 in the cozy and intimate setting of Off Broadway, near the Lemp Mansion.

Come see Off Broadway transformed into a unique shopping locale! Join local St. Louis artists with diverse talents in areas including: jewelry design, textile arts, photography, mixed-media, glass work, eco-fashion and illustration. Artropy will run from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

And while you are in the area, visit Firecracker Press at 2838 Cherokee Street , St. Louis MO, which is just around the corner from Off Broadway. They are having their annual Print Holiday Sale from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. This indoor print-themed arts & craft sale will take place all along the street, with businesses hosting artists from all over the St. Louis area. For more info call (314) 776-7271.

Also, just 10 minutes away is Big Ass Indie at Mad Art Gallery. It runs December 4 from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m., December 5 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and December 6 : 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more info check out their website HERE.

Buy Local. Buy Handmade.

The Foundrie at Chesterfield

2009-11-29T09:40:00.000-06:00

Want to find a special unique gift for a loved one this holiday season? Head over to the Foundrie, a month-long holiday marketplace that just opened Nov. 27th at Chesterfield Mall. The Foundrie features a number of local artists, crafters and independent designers not only from the St. Louis area, but from around the country. It is on Level 1, near the carousel and runs from November through December 31st.

From the 32 artists participating, you can find SME members Haley's Handmades, Just Liv, Sparrow Studios, Villa Design among the group of amazing crafters and artists.

Ladies Night at The Melting Pot!

2009-11-25T17:17:00.000-06:00

ShowMe Etsy is partnering with The Melting Pot of Town & Country, located at 294 Lamp & Lantern Village, for a unique and special event! We invite you to join us on December 2nd & 16th for an upcoming Ladies’ Nights Out. Each night, with seatings beginning at 5 p.m., will feature drink specials and a door prize. Enjoy a delectable four-course fondue feast which includes a savory cheese fondue, a fresh salad, a succulent combination entrée, and a decadent chocolate fondue dessert, all while shopping handmade crafts!

The cost is only $27 per person and required reservations can be made by calling (636) 207-6358.

The following SME members will be participating:

Dec 2: Sew Good and Trendy, KJ’s Kwilting, Sparrow Studios, Bella Luna Crafts

The Melting Pot
294 Lamp and Lantern Village
Town & Country, MO 63017

Rock n' Roll Craft Show

2009-11-23T10:49:00.000-06:00

Rockin' Thanksgiving weekend is the 6th annual Rock n' Roll Craft Show at Third Degree Glass Factory. It's hard to believe how much the show has grown over the past few years to turn into a major shopping event. There will be a few SME will be members present so I encourage everyone to come out and support handmade!

Edwardsville HS Craft Fair

2009-11-12T16:48:00.000-06:00

This weekend some SME members will be participating at the Edward HS Craft Show. Why not get some of your holiday shopping done early?

Edwardsville High School
6161 Center Grove Rd,
Edwardsville, IL‎ 62025

Show hours: Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Art & Craft Shows This Weekend!

2009-11-04T08:46:00.005-06:00

A few SME members will be spread around the St. Louis metro area this weekend!

St. Louis Artist Boutique
Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2009
Kirkwood Community Center
111 S. Geyer Rd
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days

Eureka High School Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 7, 2009
829 Highway 109, Eureka, MO 63025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Featured SME Member ~ The Craft Wino

2009-10-25T10:56:00.003-05:00

Give us the 411 about yourself.
My name is Connie, and I am a wino! :) I'm orignially from Omaha, NE, and have lived and visited several of the lower 48 states due to my job and my mother's when I was younger. I've been married now for 12 years to a wonderful husband that is my best friend, as well as the most understanding man one of my nature could have! Our kids currently are 3 dogs (Windi City, Roxy, and Duncan). Eventually we would love to have a little two legged one of our own.

My backround in being creative comes from both sides of the family, both in crafting and cooking! After dabbling in several craft mediums, I found a niche that played on my love of wine. From there it took off and The Crafty Wino was born~

What's the story behind the name of your business?
After being told about Etsy and researching it a bit, I decided to sign up. I wrote down a list of names that myself and a few coworkers talked about at lunch. One seemed to just click with what I was about, as well as made us smile.

How did you get involved in your craft?
I first starting making wine charms, as I was bored with the ones that were for sale and thought it would be fun to make them for my friends. I then saved up some corks and wanted to make a corkboard for myself, and it took off from there.

What inspires you?
My mother, who always has a crochet hook in hand making something for someone or their baby.

Beside your craft, what other activities do you enjoy?
Playing with "kids", walking, gardening, cooking/baking, and of course visiting the fabulous Missouri Wineries!

Can you give any advice about selling on Etsy?
Utilized as many web based social sites to promote your shop, i.e Twitter, Facebook, or the various blogs. These are free marketing tools at your disposal and will lead to sales in your shop!

Favorite movie/book/music?
Movie: Jane Erye with Orson Wells; Book: currently Breaking Dawn of the Twilight series; Music: I mainly listen to hard rock/metal...currently liking the new Breaking Benjamin

In ten years you'll be...
a household name! ;) yep, Wino has high hopes!

Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival

2009-10-23T15:05:00.000-05:00

Looking for something to do with the family? Also going on this weekend is the Apple Butter Festival in historic Kimmswick. Various arts + crafts, food and live entertainment will be happening Oct 24-25, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days! Say hi to Monsterbubbles, a fellow SME member. And there is of course, the famous the famous apple butter sold by The Kimmswick Historical Society at the Apple Butter Pavilion on Market Street.

Needle for Newborns

2009-10-23T07:51:00.000-05:00

Paste Crafts in historic Soulard is teaming up with South City Studio and Girls Guide to the Galaxy to present Needle for Newborns, a 24-hour knitting/crocheting/crafting event benefiting St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Come on it to knit hats, mittens and even blankets for newborns... it's starting to get cold out there and babies need to be warm! The event runs from 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct 24th to 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct 25th. For more info, click HERE.

Last Day for Tower Grove Farmer's Market!

2009-10-21T13:18:00.005-05:00

This weekend, October 24th is the LAST day of the season for Tower Grove Farmer's Market. It's been a fantastic success and ShowMe Etsy has had lots of fun. Don't miss out on this last time for wonderful seasonal produce and of course handmade goods.

The farmer's market will run from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ShowMe Etsy will be present in full force!

Celebrating Halloween

2009-10-16T10:22:00.003-05:00

One of my favorite holidays is halloween. See how ShowMe Etsy celebrates!

Indie Undergound

2009-10-14T09:38:00.005-05:00

This weekend, at Lumière Place Casino, the STL Craft Mafia & STL Fashion Week team will present the Indie Underground, a fabulous handmade market in the atrium. Check below for more info! The following SME members will be there.

Downzipper, Monsterbubbles, Sew Good & Trendy, South City Studio, Sparrow Studios, Villa Design

When: Oct. 16-17, 2009, 11 am - 8 pm

Where: the beautiful atrium of Lumière Place Casino & Hotels, 999 2nd Ave., Downtown, 314.881.7777 www.lumiereplace.com

Coming in Dec!

2009-10-02T09:55:00.000-05:00

Find SME Members Everywhere!

2009-09-23T18:26:00.001-05:00

This weekend, SME members will be participating in a shows all around the St. Louis Metro Area. Check out below for show information!

Glass Galore 2009
September 26 ~ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ~ Kirkwood Community Center
SME members: Gypsy Flame, Villa Design

Green Homes St. Louis Festival
September 26 ~ 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ~ 3600 block of Grandel Square (in mid-town St. Louis)
SME members: Candy Calamity, Sew Good and Trendy

Strange Folk Festival
September 26-27 ~ 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (both days) ~ Community Park, O'Fallon, IL
SME members: Aleece's Attic, Down Zipper, Jools Magools, Monsterbubbles, Sparrow Studios, South City Studio, Strung Out & Wired

Tower Grove Market This weekend!

2009-09-18T09:49:00.005-05:00

ShowMe Etsy will be selling at Tower Grove Farmer's Market this weekend! Check them out Sept 19th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Celebrating Fall

2009-09-16T21:47:00.002-05:00

Fall is just around the corner! Here are a few fall-themed items from our SME members!

Tower Grove Farmer's Market

2009-05-07T10:09:00.002-05:00

Find ShowMe Etsy throughout the season at Tower Grove Farmers' Market rated the top farmers market by the RFT in 2008. The Tower Grove Farmers' Market is a non-for-profit organization with a wide variety of local produce, meats and other local food products. It runs every Saturday from May 9 through October 24, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and is loacted in Tower Grove Park, just west of the Pool Pavillion.

ShowMe Etsy will there on the following dates:
May 9 (opening)
May 23
June 20
September 19
October 3rd
October 24 (closing)

Upcycle Exchange at Artropy!

2009-04-14T18:38:00.007-05:00

And just what is the Upcycle Exchange? It's a fabulous program... as artists we're always looking for items to use in our art. Here's an easy way to donate unused craft items at ShowMe Etsy's Artropy event!

Here's a blurb from the Upcycle website!
The Upcycle Exchange is an pilot program aimed at initiating a cradle-to-cradle inspired production concept for the indie craft community. The basic premise is that customers can receive incentives, such as discounts on merchandise or other perks, when they collect and donate materials that crafters use to create handmade merchandise. Micro-manufacturers have formed a vast network both on the internet and in their communities over the past 10 years, and have enjoyed an explosion of popularity through local events and online shops. In light of the endlessly varied aesthetic tastes and resourcefulness of these well-connected cottage industries, we think they exhibit a huge potential to absorb over-consumption, and serve as a model for producing more sustainable domestic goods.

Artropy - Saturday, April 25th - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

2009-04-07T10:31:00.005-05:00

Join us for the spring ShowMe Etsy show at SqWires - the Annex in historic Lafayette Square on April 25th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This show features more than thirty exceptional St. Louis artists with diverse talents in many areas including: jewelry design, painting, textile arts, photography, mixed-media, glass work, eco-fashion and illustration. Can't wait to see you!

For more information: www.ShowMeEtsy.org

Crazy Autumn Art & Craft Show

2008-10-13T09:54:00.001-05:00

The ShowMe Etsy street team is putting on our first show this week. The Crazy Autumn Art & Craft Show will be Thursday, October 16, from 5-9 pm at SqWires Annex in Historic Lafayette Square.

This show will be a great way to get holiday shopping done early. In addition to lots of vendors who have shops on Etsy, the show will also include special guest artists Big Small Town Designs and MFA students from the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University. This show will offer a little bit of everything, from fine art paintings and photography to unique jewelry to fiber arts to handmade cards and much much more.

In addition to all of this handmade art and craft goodness, there will be free cheese and crackers and a cash bar. Also, there will be a free raffle to win one of four gift baskets stuffed with handmade items made by the show participants. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to pick up one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts!

Webjam!

2008-08-23T10:08:00.003-05:00

The ShowMe Etsy team was excited to find out we were featured in Webjam's newsletter. Webjam is one of the easiest ways for local communities, interest groups, charities, fan clubs or families to stay connected online and share content in a controlled and safe environment. Most important, we keep you, the public, informed of upcoming ShowMe Etsy events! Check us out...

www.ShowMeEtsy.org

Cool Art, Hot Jazz

2008-08-14T21:27:00.002-05:00

The ShowMe Etsy team is fortunate to be at Cool Art, Hot Jazz Festival this weekend! Good music, fantastic art... what more can you ask for? :)

Pere Marquette Peach Festival

2008-07-27T11:36:00.004-05:00

So delectable. So juicy. And oh so sweet! The summer calls delicious fresh fruit and at this time of the year, peaches are at the peak. Pere Marquette Lodge will be holding its 2nd Annual Peach Festival and many ShowMe Etsy members will be there! Check out below for more info!

2nd Annual Peach Festival
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Great River Road near Grafton, Illinois
618-786-2331
Sunday, August 3rd, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tower Grove Farmers' Market

2008-07-20T10:39:00.004-05:00

ShowMe Etsy keeps on movin' and groovin' on! Even in St. Louis' infamous summer heat, many of us braved the scorching weather and participated in the Tower Grove Farmers' Market. You find us next at Pere Marquette Peach Festival, Sunday, August 3rd!

Concert for Conservation

2008-07-11T08:57:00.008-05:00

Members of the ShowMeEtsy street team will have several booths/tables at the Concert for Conservation on Saturday, July 12, 7 pm, at the Lucas School House. In addition, participating members are donating items for a raffle to raise additional money for The Nature Conservancy.

Playing at the Concert for Conservation will be The Mosby Group and Students of Imrat Khan. Todd Mosby appeared recently on Cityscape on KWMU and Stumble in the Dark on KDHX, where he talked about the concert and his music.

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is "to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive." Tickets for the Concert for Conservation are $10 in advance and $12 day of show. A matching donation will be made for every ticket purchased.

Attending this event is a great way to help a good cause, hear some great music, check out some local artisans, and meet members of the ShowMeEtsy team. We hope to see you there!