ETSYCREST Goes to the Mother Ship (ETSY NYC)

By Jenn from CraftyStitches

What a great trip!  What can I say?  Don’t know where to start….  First let me start with a great THANK YOU to the ETSY NYC mother ship to allow us to prance in and visit the digs!  Especially Cheyne for hosting and entertaining us.  We met Brittney, Morgan, Kimm, Julie, and all the other names I missed… pls forgive me I didn’t get all the cards.

Linda (The Twisted Cow), Deb (a.w.e jewelry) and Jenn (CraftyStitches) visited “THE MOTHER SHIP” Etsy NYC.  We had a blast!

We talked, exchanged ideas and shared all our challenges as sellers on Etsy. A few things we really dug deep on are …

STATS yep.. (that was me; my thing) and the coming soon Credit Card feature.  We are excited about the new and upcoming changes at ETSY.  We are looking forward to more features as they roll out new stuff for us to dig in.

We saw the beautiful loft offices that they moved into in the DUMBO district under the Brooklyn bridge.  The office is large and occupies 4 floors.  No cubes here… just open desks and tables.  We were in the SECRET ROOM conference room where we chatted the most about our exciting stuff.  We talked a lot about our workshops and craft shows.  We completed a team interview video that they will show at a scheduled time soon.  So look out for it on the ETSY TEAM page.  We enjoyed lunch with the ETSY gang and left with our goody bags from ETSY.

We later went into the fashion and garment district looking for textiles and fun supplies.  Of course we had to visit MOOD and in deed it is WALL TO WALL; FLOOR TO FLOOR of supplies that would make you droooooolllll like a puppy. 

Looking forward to our upcoming, exciting trips.  I hope many of you can join us next time.  Check out our pics at FLICKR. 

Crafter of the Opera

Let's get together!


Come join us at the Black Fox on Connecticut Avenue on Saturday, January 14th, 2012, from 7-10pm! Ring in the new year by making new crafty friends and enjoying a great cocktail with great company. Just a $5 ticket affords priceless connections.. and appetizers ;)

Calling all CRESTers!!

All member meeting!!

12/5/11 at 8:30pm


Free Conference Call Conference Dial-in Number: (712) 775-7000

 Participant Access Code: 428085#

We have a lot of new information and exciting events coming up, so don't miss it!

CREST Board Members for 2012

I'm excited to announce our wonderful Board Team Members for 2012. These are wonderful Etsy artists who will be taking on big roles in planning a wonderful new year for the CREST Team.

Jennifer Michael - Chair

CraftyStitches

craftystitches.etsy.com

I’m so excited about our team this year. I hope to bring lots of great selling events, learning opportunities, and collaborations with our team members. My theme for 2012 is THINK BIG!

Linda Gordon- Co-chair

Miss Flossie & Lulu, The Twisted Cow

missflossielulu.etsy.com, thetwistedcow.etsy.com

Hi CRESTERs!!!!! Linda Gordon here and I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve as your CREST Board Co-Chair. In addition to my service on the CREST Board, I have two shops on Etsy Miss Flossie & Lulu (supplies) and The Twisted Cow (for pets and the folks that love them).

Angie Barrett- Membership Officer

Suds ‘N’ Such

sudsnsuch.etsy.com

My name is Angie and I run Angie's Suds 'N Such, a place for high quality skin care at affordable prices. I'm very excited to be the new membership officer and assist & recruit new team members!

Meg Murray- Communications Officer

Red & Main

redandmain.etsy.com

As owner of Red & Main, I create hand-sculpted, kiln-fired ceramic critter sculptures, mythical beasts, and ferocious monsters made with love. I will serve as the new Communications Officer for Etsy CREST, and I’m stoked to start interacting with each and every CREST member. Be on the look-out for posts and emails from me- they will probably contain important news from the CREST board and information about local CREST events.

Elizabeth Blair-Nussbaum- Secretary

EBN Art Studio

ebnartstudio.etsy.com

My name is Elizabeth and I'm the owner of EBN Art Studio, which features my contemporary paintings and prints. I can’t wait to help CREST rise to the top as one of the leading local organizations! As secretary, I will help organize all CREST-related information and data like meeting notes and surveys.

Jesse Amaryllis Tyler - Events Officer

Everything Zen Jewelry

everythingzenjewelry.com

Hi everyone! I'm Jesse from Everything Zen Jewelry. Along with Christina of SmokingHaute, I will be contributing to the CREST Board as an Events Officer. As a local craftsperson, I look forward to working with like-minded Artisans/Small Business owners to bolster CREST's presence in the community.

Christina Floriza - Events Officer

SmokingHaute

smokinghaute.etsy.com

Hi everyone! My name is Christina and I own SmokingHaute, an Etsy shop for modern, sculptural handmade knitted accessories inspired by Washington, DC. I am THRILLED to serve as Events Officer on the CREST Board with Jesse Tyler! I cannot wait to work with you all and throw events as awesome as this city and this team!!

Deb Soromenho- Web Officer

A.W.E. Handcrafted Jewelry

awejewelry.com

Hi, I’m Deb! I make sterling, copper, and bronze jewelry that is inspired by the shapes, textures, and cultures of the world! I’m excited to serve as the CREST web officer and am looking forward to expanding our online presence and getting everyone more involved in our various online venues!

Beth Hess – Web Officer 

Wunder Around

wunderaround.etsy.com

Greetings! I’m a glassblower who loves to take photos, explore the world around me and make stuff. You can find me on Etsy at WunderAround and PollyScoots. I’m excited to be a part of CREST and look forwarding to working with you to help spread the word about our team and our members’ awesomeness all over the internet.

CREST @CraftyBastards

Check out our featured artists at CRAFTYBASTARD. The weather was cold, the rain was coming down but it did not stop us from being fabulous. Over 100 artists were there and the crowds were thick! OMG it was such a fabulous time.

Thank you volunteers:
Deb @Aweshop
Christina @SmokingHaute
Jenn @CraftyStitches

Featured Artists: Red&Main, CraftyStitches, SmokingHaute, TheAweshop, TwistedCow, SudsNSuch, EverythingZenjewelry.

HelloEtsy - A gathering of inspiration!

This past Sunday, 9/18/2011, the CREST team volunteered for a wonderful event sponsored by the Smithsonian and HELLOETSY on a worldwide broadcast symposium of artist and how to make our artistry a business.

We learned so much learning from each other and had such a wonderful time. We got to meet great friends, experts and hear that others are sharing the same struggles and successes as an artist and crafter. It was part of a movement a DIY HANDMADE MOVEMENT... We all felt it!

Hello Etsy Update

Just got this from Katie:
Subject: Volunteers for Hello Etsy!
Hi all!
Thank you so much for volunteering for Hello Etsy DC! We are so happy to have you. Please plan to arrive to the Smithsonian American Art Museum at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 18. The museum is closed until 11:30 a.m., so please enter through the 8th and G Streets NW entrance (otherwise you'll be locked out!). 
You can get to the museum by taking the metro to Gallery Place/Chinatown on the red, yellow, and green lines, or you can walk a couple of blocks from Metro Center if you prefer the blue and orange lines. Please check WMATA.COM to see the weekend track work (ugh!) before you leave home. You will receive your
"task list" when you arrive, letting you know how you'll be helping out during the day, and we will have lunch available! And, the after party is at Rocket Bar! If you can stay for a drink or two, there are 20% off coupons involved, so we hope you can all join us. See you Sunday!
Cheers,
Katie

**For all volunteers and featured artist please be sure to send me your full name and cell phone numbers. This is so that I have a record of who participated just in case the Smithsonian has a hiccup AND we need the cell phone number so that we can contact you in case of trouble or change on the day of.

Please send your contact info to thetwistedcow@comcast.net as soon as possible.

Also, you do not need a ticket if you are volunteering or a featured artist.t
hanks everyone!!

Linda Gordon
The Twisted Cow
http://www.twisted-cow.com

CREST – Conference Call on September 9, 2011

CREST – Conference Call on September 9, 2011

Attendees:  Fran, Phyllis, Chris, Mary, Linda, Karen, Elizabeth, Suzanne, Jenn

Falling for Handmade 2

·          38 booths have been selected and paid for

o   Booth assignments will be available 9/15/2011

·          Falling for Handmade social networking:

o   Michelle Lowell, collieolliedesigns, developed and is maintaining  www.fallingforhandmade.weebly.com

o   Elizabeth, ebnartstudios, developed and is maintaining fallingforhandmade facebook

o   Elizabeth developing Tentative facebook ad (not developed yet)

o   Fran developed sponsor package and is advertising the show on On-line ads and on Craigs List

o   Asking all CREST members to social network about the show.  The success of this show will allow for bigger and better venues for CREST

·          Show Signage :

o   Michelle designed and purchased 4 signs for proximity of NOVA

o   Requesting that all vendors need to make copies of flyers and distribute at work and in neighborhoods

·          Volunteers needed for the following rolls:

o   Need 2 volunteers to arrive early and draw out booth spaces.  Need to be at gym between 6: 630am. 

o   Fran, Elizabeth, Linda & Chris will get to gym by 6-6:30 to mark gym (Fran to provide exact time – still working the determine time)

o   Registration desk – Coordinator for the day off event; this would be a great role for someone who does not want to be a vendor but willing to lend a hand to keep things going.

o   Need 2 non-vendors to register and direct vendors

o   Goodie bag assembly: Jenn (craftystiches) to coordinate, collect and put together goodie bags for giveaways – Fran to send email with names of vendors

o   Set up/Sign postage for the night before – post signs everywhere

o   Jenn has 10 signs from 2010 Falling for Handmade (Michelle to get with Jenn before ordering more signs)

o   considering a banner for Wakefield/Braddock intersection

o   need volunteers to place sign on day of show

o   Fran to contact Woodson High School to solicit volunteers or local PTA

o   2-3 volunteers/students to rove, provide bathroom breaks –

o   High School Kids to help load/unload and runners

o   Extra hands to cover your spot

HelloEtsy/Smithsonian

·         Volunteers if you have not received information about the event, contact Jennifer.craftystitches@gmail.com

o   Volunteers need to be there NLT 9:30am

·         Featured artists, please contact Linda (thetwistedcow@comcast.net) to coordinate details for your display

o   If you are a featured artist and you have not received an email from me, please contact me at thetwistedcow@comast.net so that I may send you an informational email.

CraftyBastards/Etsy Table

·         We need about 3-4 volunteers to feature our CREST/ETSY table and to work the table. 

o   Volunteers can showcase an item that they create.  You will not be selling anything, but there to promote Etsy, CREST, and yourself.

o   Email Jennifer.craftystitches@gmail.com or Linda G. at thetwistedcow@comcast.net if you are interested

EtsyLabs

·         We are looking to have CREST do EtsyLabs on a regular basis.  We are looking for CRESTers who are willing to do and EL.

o   First EtsyLab is tentatively scheduled for Sept 24, 2011

§  Fran – topic TBD

§  Suzanne  - discuss vintage are selected for a Featured session for EtsyLab. 

§  If interested, contact Linda thetwistedcow@comcast.net.

CREST Conference Calls

We are looking to have maximum participation on the calls; this is your opportunity to voice your opinion and concerns

·         Meeting on a monthly basis

o   Willing to do impromptu meeting for events

·         Looking for maximum participation to inform, plan, network, and catch-up.