Etsy Cleveland Street Team

Help Wanted-sewing

2011-10-05T19:54:00.002-04:00

"Hello Cleveland Handmade,

I am expanding my party accessory business and am looking for someone that has more sewing abilities than I have to collaborate our skills. I am looking for a seamstress, designer, pattern maker, embroidery user and/or hat milliner. The person will be monetarily compensated with the possiblity of equity in the business.

Thank you!
Bridget Williams
Co-Founder
Imagine Hat!
bridget@imagine-hat.com
216-832-5913"

Call for Artists-Rowdy Indie Craft Fair, Akron

2011-09-14T09:01:00.004-04:00

Rowdy Indie Craft Fair, Sunday December 4th, 2-10 pm (Vendor's selling hours are 2-8pm) at Studio 526 located at 526 Grant Street, Akron, OH 44302

APPLY ONLINE HERE

Vendor's hours will be from 2pm-8pm. Bands will play in the lobby starting
at 6:30 until about 10pm. Vendors must stay until 8pm but have the option to
continue selling until 11 if they wish.

Applications are due October 21 and those accepted will be informed no later
than October 28. Contracts and a $30 vendors fee will be required by
November 4 in order to reserve a space.

CH Members on Panel at Entrepreneur Presentation

2011-09-07T09:11:00.002-04:00

On Wednesday, September 21, 2011 the Warrensville Heights Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Breakfast will present a Q & A panel discussion with four local, accomplished entrepreneurs who will discuss the inspiration and drive that led them to build their own businesses.

Cleveland Handmade artists Chris Zielski, of Copper Leaf Studios, LLC and Jane Pierce, of zJayne, will field questions and discuss their enterprises along with Susan Swartzwelder, The OPS Network and Michelle Filler, Fillers Finds, LLC.

Time: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Cost: $10.00
Place: Advocare, 25001 Emery Road, Warrensville Heights, OH

Registration is required. You can register on-line or by phone: 216.454.0199

call for crafters-Cincinnati

2011-08-22T10:00:00.005-04:00

the super cool Crafty Supermarket event on November 19th, 2011 in Cincinnati is looking for crafters! the application deadline is September 1st!

Click here to learn more and apply: http://craftysupermarket.wordpress.com/2011-holiday-crafters/

Seeking Eastside Studio Mates

2011-08-11T10:07:00.004-04:00

Are you an artist seeking an eastside studio? There are currently two artists looking to share a space on Larchmere with another two artists. Rent will be less than $250/month.

Interested? Please contact Nancy by email.

call for artists: Halloween Hay Day in Fairview Park

2011-08-04T10:44:00.004-04:00

Different Things Gallery will be hosting a Halloween Hay Day in the Fairview Park Shopping Plaza with games, contests, family acttivities live music and lots more.

Art and craft sellers will present their handmade items inside the spacious former Blockbuster video location.

Please contact Chris Young at dtgallery@live.com or 216 370 2414 for an application. Applications will be due October 15th, 2011.

Last Minute Market Applications Available

2011-08-01T09:26:00.005-04:00

Last Minute Market + Screw Factory Open Studio
Dec. 17th, 2011 10am-6pm
Last Minute Market Application Process Schedule:
Applications available August 1st through September 12th, $10 non-refundable application fee
Participant decisions made and notifications sent by September 19th
Space fees for chosen participants will be due October 1st

This is our biggest and longest running Cleveland Handmade event! Please see application for details and frequently asked questions: http://lastminutemarket.blogspot.com/p/2011.html

Our Sept 10th Market at Tower Press/Sparx City Hop

2011-07-12T15:20:00.001-04:00

Save the Date for our next Handmade Market on Saturday, September 10th, 2011!

It runs in conjunction with the Downtown Cleveland Alliance's Sparx City Hop event. Make us your first stop during this great event which highlights the cultural wealth of our city.
Our September 10th artist/sellers will include:

Janiece McWilliams of JBird's Garden Kristina Haberek of Henna Me Therese Taylor of The Keyhole Gallery Jen Nemrava of SJDF Leather Bags Meg McIntyre of MMsquared Judy Crighton of Modern Pixie Geri Coletta Ceramics
Cindy & Vinny Tirpak of Blastmaster Glass Nancy Markham Photography Kelly Noon of Sunshine and Memories
Jen Buchanon of Jenbuza Bags with Jackee Clark Mosaics Chris Keener of Beach Glass Artifacts

The Cleveland Handmade Market at Tower Press during the Sparx City Hop will feature a dozen artists from Northeast Ohio, open studios of the resident artists at the Tower Press Building, delicious food and espresso drinks, as well as art, from the on-site cafe and gallery Artefino, and perhaps a peek into the work of one of Cleveland's treasures at the soon-opening Schreckengost Museum.

Show Opportunity in Akron- Sunday August 14th

2011-06-28T13:09:00.002-04:00

Cleveland Handmade team member Brit Charek of holdenallan.etsy.com is helping to organize an event in Akron on Sunday, August 14th at
Studio 526 right across from Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. The plan is: open the doors and start selling at noon, along with artwork on display on the gallery side, then around 7pm there will be bands performing.

She is hoping to work in cooperation with the University Park Street Fair, held on Saturday, August 13th, and she will have access to Sunday's
venue on Saturday night, so sellers who want to work both shows can move
their set-up just down the street.

Please write to Brit at bc36 ((AT)) zips [dot} uakron {dot] edu for details and applications.

Call for Artists- All That Matters To Me, artist run show

2011-05-26T09:53:00.002-04:00

"Art is powerful. This show is a demonstration of the collective ability artists have to accomplish wonderful things when we pool our resources. Want to be part of ALL THAT MATTERS?

Deadline: June 6th

A one-day-only artist run show June 25, 2011 will be held at The Screw Factory in Lakewood, Ohio. We will host 25-30 artists, each will have space to display whatever they would like to create/install within the time frame of one day. After working all day on your project, the building will open to the public at 7pm and the world will gaze upon your splendor."

Apply here: http://allthatmattersshow.com/resume

Call for Artists- Cleveland Handmade Market at Sparx/Tower Press

2011-05-26T09:42:00.003-04:00

Applications are available for the Cleveland Handmade Market at Sparx/Tower Press which will be on Saturday, Sept 10th, 2011 at 1900 Superior, Cleveland. Please visit ClevelandHandmade.com/Market to find a link to more info and the online and printable applications. Application deadline is JULY 1st, 2011.

Call for Tree Art- Keyhole Gallery show in Lakewood

2011-05-26T09:33:00.003-04:00

CALL for ARTISTS ~ Looking for tree art for a new show beginning June 3rd. Paintings, 2D, 3D, mixed media, anything within the theme will be considered! Please email keyholegallery@gmail(dot)com with pics or call gallery to set up appointment!
216-769-4204

Call for Artists! Summer Art Market in Fairview

2011-05-13T21:21:00.002-04:00

Different Things Gallery is organizing an outdoor Summer Art Market Art Market at the Fairview Centre, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 10 & 11, 11am-7pm both days.

Local artists and designers are welcome to come and sell their work. In addition to visual artists and
designers, they are looking for local dancers, musicians, comedians, actors and other
performers.

The deadline to apply is approaching soon. Please contact Chris Young at
Different Things Gallery, 21888 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park Ohio 44126, (216) 370 2414, or by email at dtgallery ((AT)) live [dot] com

Call for Artists! Valley City Frog Jump 8/14/11

2011-05-11T13:30:00.004-04:00

The 50th Anniversary Valley City
Frog Jump Festival, is Sunday, August 14, 2011 and its organizers are looking to add an offering of local artists to display and sell their handmade goods and art during the event.

Outdoor tables will be provided, tents are allowed but not required. The Frog Jump runs from 10am-6pm and features food and beverages sold by the local chamber of commerce and girl and boy scout troops. The event has a long-standing tradition of being a family oriented with little or no commercial or for-profit vendors.

If you are interested in a low-cost table for this year's Frog Jump, please contact Daniel Ferencz at 216 702-3312 or daniel {[At}] danielferencz {dOt} com as soon as possible so you can be included in their promotional materials.

Cleveland Handmade Treasure Box for PBS WVIZ Auction

2011-04-30T09:40:00.012-04:00

Here is a little preview of Cleveland Handmade's contribution to the 2011 WVIZ Televised Auction. The treasure box contains $484.00 worth of merchandise!

One square foot of great handmade treasure :)

Ickebadika doll by Claudia's Creation, celestial magnets, chainmaile keychain and oven mitts by Darkling Doll, stone coasters and blank cards by Up the Creek Studio's, embroidered onesie and heart gift tags by Here to There, woven bracelet, silk scarf and pin and recycled plastic bag crocheted purse Barb Bloom of Images in Bloom, soy candle in recycled bottle and 3 lotion bars by Terre Verde Handmade, sterling silver necklace by Lori Paximadis, body spray, lotion & wash, 3 bars of soap and mineral eyeshadow by Studio 76 Cosmetics, vintage collage brooch by Vintage Brooch Co, 2 pairs of earrings by Trinkets2Treasure, beach glass jewelry set by Beth Martin of Beach Glass Shop, dryer pillow or sachet 3 pack in upcycled pouch by zJayne, and Cleveland Handmade Market canvas tote bag.

The WVIZ auction is May 19th-22nd. Please consider supporting this wonderful PBS station!

Display Opportunity with popular Salon

2011-04-29T10:37:00.003-04:00

The Charles Moscarino Salon, located in Strongsville near Southpark Mall, is looking for local artists to display their work in the salon beginning May 1, 2011.

Work will be displayed on a rotating basis for 60 days at a time. Sales will be split with a 20% commission to the salon and the balance to the artist. The salon has a steady stream of clients on a daily basis and all artists will be promoted on the salon's website and facebook page. CharlesMoscarinoSalon.com

Pleae contact Jackie at jadamany {at} cox [dot} net to apply or for details.

new writer seeks fashionable Cleveland Handmakers

2011-04-11T10:56:00.002-04:00

Colleen McGuirk recently got a position writing about local Cleveland fashion for the Examiner website, and she is looking for hand-makers to profile. She needs to cover fashion related-topics like clothing, accessories, trends, deals, and tattoo & piercing. If you have a lead or story idea for her, please contact her at colleenmcguirk [!at] yahoo.com You can visit her beautiful work on her website, ColleenMcguirk.com.

Yelp Cleveland seeks eco-friendly makers to feature

2011-04-08T08:41:00.002-04:00

Cara from Yelp Cleveland is looking for local artists, talented folks, or business owners who'd love to showcase their eco-friendly products to influential Clevelanders who love to share the news about great local biz.

She is looking for items made with hemp, that are tie-dyed, re-purposed, or upcycled. Things that make or re-make something great and eco-friendly. Interested? Email cleveland [!at] yelp.com.

Call to Entry from Mary Urbas at Lakeland CC Gallery

2011-04-04T08:03:00.004-04:00

"CALL TO ENTRY: 2nd Annual May Show at Lakeland Juried Art Exhibition May 19 - July 8, 2011. Please visit http://lakelandcc.edu/gallery to download the information and entry form. Douglas Max Utter and Anna Arnold will jury the actual entries. Drop off is May 8 & 9. Pass this on... Please and Thank You!"

Eligible media: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor and Encaustic Painting, Drawing, Pastel, Conventional and Digital Photography, Photo Manipulation, Mixed Media/Assemblage/Collage, Ceramics, Printmaking, Textiles/Fiber, Jewelry/ Enamels/Metals, Glass, Wood, Sculpture.

(image at right: Stanka Kordic, Best in Show 2010)

PBS donations and Mini Team Meet-up April 8th 6-10pm

2011-04-03T15:34:00.007-04:00

Cleveland Handmade is putting together a basket (or two!) to donate to the PBS Auction. If you would like to contribute a handmade piece, please drop off your item at Dovecote in the Screw Factory in Lakewood during Dovecote's open house on Friday, April 8th from 6-10pm and stick around to socialize at our mini team meet-up!

If you can't make the meet-up on April 8th, please mail your contribution as soon as possible to: Kathy Patton, 871 Canterbury Unit J, Westlake, Ohio 44145 with a note detailing the retail value of your donation and a few business cards so we can place them in the basket with your item.

You don't need to donate to the basket to come to the meet-up. Just bring yourself (friends are welcome, too!) and a snack to share if you wish. RSVP/invite on Facebook here (optional.)

Dovecote is located on the 3rd floor in the Screw Factory Studios at Lake Erie Building, 13000 Athens, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. Please use the West Drive to park in the lot behind the building and use the door by the first docks. Signs will be posted to direct you.

Questions? Email Kathy at ClevelandHandmade dot com.

Call for vendors Sat April 9th Wellington, Ohio

2011-04-03T10:04:00.002-04:00

The Wellington Relay for Life is having a Vendor Sale/Craft Show on Saturday April 9 from 10-2 at the Town Hall to benefit the Relay for Life event that is coming up in July. Tables are $25 to rent plus a $10-15 valued item we can raffle off. Please contact Lauren Riddle by convo at http://secondwindcreations.etsy.com/ if you are interested in renting a table.

Call for Artists- Roxboro Art Festival Cleveland Hts

2011-03-29T19:30:00.007-04:00

"For almost 30 years, the Roxboro Elementary PTA has hosted an arts festival designed to bring together the Heights community in celebration of the arts, our school and our children. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2011 on school grounds from 11am‐3pm. The Roxboro Arts Festival is a day of hands‐on fun for children highlighting arts and crafts activities. It is also a party for the community with food, entertainment and an arts and crafts sale. Every year, local artists and craftpersons join our celebration to exhibit and sell their wares. We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 21st to share your talents with families of the Roxboro schools and the entire Heights Community. The registration cost is a flat fee of $35 per table and includes a spot at our festival and associated PR/Marketing including advertisements or articles in the Heights Observer (the Future Heights local newspaper), Reaching Heights, Cleveland.com and the Sun Press. Note: 100% of the profits are yours and you are responsible for any necessary taxes. We would appreciate the opportunity to view a copy of your work so please include a photograph and/or website link [with your registration.] Roxboro School will be offering a limited number of tables at request (tents are not provided). Alternatively, we encourage you to bring your own table and tent setup, if available." For more information, please contact Sharon Sanders at skkrankel AT hotmail DOT com Deadline for registration is Friday, April 29, 2011 Click here for registration form

4th Coast Pop Up Market at Survival Kit Gallery

2011-01-12T15:35:00.005-05:00

"Survival Kit Gallery at 78th St Studios presents the first ever 4TH COAST POP UP
MARKET, sponsored also by Lu-Owl Vintage, Music Saves, and Superelectric Press.

The 4th Coast Pop Up Market is a collective of local designers and artists and
features limited edition pieces from emerging Cleveland businesses.. The market will
also include vintage clothing, records and other unique items.

Additionally, Survival Kit's current show, "ninety-four", which features the
artwork of Alex Tapie & photographs of Suzanne Cofer, will still be up if you
happened to miss it last month!

Stop by during 78th St Studios Third Friday event on Friday, January 21, 2011 from 5
pm to 11 pm (DJ Friday Night - Devon Stephens) as well as Saturday, January 22, 2011
from 12 pm to 6 pm.

For more information, please visit http://www.facebook.com/survivalkitgallery.

4th Coast Pop Up Market Facebook Event Page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=182202451797532

SURVIVAL KIT GALLERY
78th Street Studios
1305 West 80th Street, Suite 3C"

(Please note: This information is posted because it may be of interest to members of the Cleveland handmade community. Cleveland Handmade and Cleveland Handmade Markets are not affiliated with the show producers.)

Call to Artists- Winter Art Market Jan 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2011

2010-12-27T15:35:00.003-05:00

Different Things Gallery

Winter Art Market

January 20, 21, 22, 23, 2011

"Ohio’s Eclectically Talented Artists will be gathered in Fairview Park to showcase and sell their work. Hand Crafted Jewelry, Theater Art, Hands-on Family Activities, Fine Art, Artists Demonstrations, Musicians, Food Vendors, and Much Fun. Support Local Talent By Attending This Spectacular Event."

21599 Lorain Road Fairview Park, Ohio 44126

(in shopping Plaza next to Giant Eagle)
For more info contact Chris Young

dtgallery (at) live (dot) com or (216) 370-2414

The first jury deadline is December 31st, 2010, please email Chris Young for an application and details.

(Please note: This information is posted because it may be of interest to members of the Cleveland handmade community. Cleveland Handmade and Cleveland Handmade Markets are not affiliated with the show producers.)

LAST MINUTE MARKET IS SATURDAY, DEC 18th 2010

2010-12-14T08:52:00.001-05:00

for complete details on the Last Minute Market & Screw Factory Open Studio and the Early Bird Hour to benefit the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland, please visit: http://handmadefeelsgood.com/

Our December Markets!

2010-11-10T10:15:00.004-05:00

Click the pictures for more information on each :) Hope to see you there!

Selling Opportunity at Winterfest

2010-10-20T15:51:00.007-04:00

The Downtown Cleveland Alliance's Winterfest on Nov 27th, 2010 is looking for
artistic vendors to sell during their event. $100 for a 10'x10' supplied tent, one
110v outlet and your company name will be listed on the Downtown Cleveland Alliance
Winterfest website with a hot link. Set up is at 1pm, the Winterfest Village will be
open from 3-7pm. http://www.downtownclevelandalliance.com/winterfest.

If you are interested in participating in the event please contact Allie Crish at
ACrish@dcacleveland.net

Market Sponsorship/Advertising Opportunity

2010-09-26T20:06:00.001-04:00

We are excited to announce a great and affordable opportunity to advertise your business, event, or organization while helping us produce our 2010 Last Minute Market. Prices for a full color ad start at $55. Details and sign-up can be found here. You don't need to be a member and your organization can be just about any kind.

Don’t have an organization? We can also print your good-spirited message or dedication. Having “I love you, Timmy!” (for example) printed and distributed in public would make a wonderful and unique gift.

Thanks for considering it!

HELP COMMUNITY ARTS-SEPT 7TH AT 7PM IN EUCLID

2010-09-06T20:44:00.007-04:00

"There is a City Council meeting Sept 7th at 7 p.m. at Euclid City Hall on E. 222nd Street to discuss more and possibly vote on this issue. I am asking that you attend this meeting to give input on how arts and culture have positively affected your own community."

"Shore Cultural Centre is an old converted school that was built between the years of
1918 and the 1930’s. Twenty some odd years ago it was taken over by the City of
Euclid and turned into a cultural center. Due to the fact that the city was unsure
of how to manage the building, they hired a management corporation, Coral, a little
over a year ago to run the building. Coral has done a spectacular job running,
maintaining, managing and bringing in new arts, cultural, health and wellness and
community outreach tenants to the building on a limited budget.

Back in May, the City Council of Euclid approved a five year strategic plan for
Coral and the management of Shore. However, we attended the Euclid City council
meeting this past Monday night about the city approving the budget for Coral
Management Company to keep managing and improving Shore. It was eye opening, to say
the least. Coral has done an impossibly stupendous job in turning the place around
in a year, yet it doesn't look good. City Council seems unsure if Euclid should
subsidize some of the operational and capital funds Coral needs to ensure that Shore
can continue to be run successfully. It is now up for a vote on the behalf of City
Council to approve the budget to continue to operate the building. The projection
that the city would have to contribute is higher than they would like it to be. Key
aspects included in the funding are for a new boiler and the hiring of a development
director to solicit grants and private donations
that will help reduce the City of Euclid’s financial commitment.

We need your help.

All of our businesses, classes, educational opportunities, quality of life in the
Downtown Euclid area and community outreach opportunities are at stake. There is
once again talk of closing the building. This will be devastating to the downtown
area, as well as the region for many reasons: it will place a brownfield and/or
boarded up building in the middle of an economic center, it will eliminate the most
recognizable and historically relevant landmark in downtown Euclid, schools,
daycares and businesses within Shore will have to either close or be uprooted, a
significant amount of money will have to be spent on tearing down a building that
may contain asbestos, lead paint and other hazards, downtown traffic flow will be
interrupted indefinitely, and an arts, wellness and cultural district and presence
will cease to exist in a town that is already battling many social and economic
difficulties.

Some of the council members, as well as the Mayor are NOT in favor of giving the
full amount of money to subsidize Shore, as it continues on the path to
self-sufficiency.

I am reaching out because you love the arts. While I know that every one of you
have your own battles and your time is precious I thank you in advance for your
support.

Thank you,
Joanna Longo"

Saturday September 11th, Cleveland Handmade Market at Wooltex

2010-09-04T10:13:00.000-04:00

Come see 22 sellers of handmade art and craft at the Cleveland Handmade Market at Wooltex on Saturday, September 11th, 2010. Our Market is part of a huge downtown Cleveland art event, The Sparx City Hop. Please click on the picture for more information about the event and the artists who will be there.

September 11th Market sellers announced

2010-08-18T07:23:00.001-04:00

check us out at the Wooltex Gallery! more info here

Call for Artists, Crafters, Makers

2010-07-22T00:15:00.007-04:00

Our next Handmade Market will be on Saturday, September 11th, 2010 at the Wooltex Gallery on Superior Avenue. This Market will be a part of the Sparx City Hop.

We will have indoor and outdoor spaces available. Please visit Http://ClevelandHandmade.com/2010-applications for more information and to apply online or by mail.

You can also RSVP and invite others to the event via Facebook by clicking here.

See you there! :)

Team Postcards

2010-06-21T10:51:00.001-04:00

****************POSTCARDS ROUND 3***********

I am looking into having some more team postcards printed. Fill out this form to show your interest only if you HAVEN'T ALREADY BEEN FEATURED ON A POSTCARD:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=cEloY195VVBRbGFPUE5EMERURE4wRXc6MA

Let me know if you have any questions and I will let you know when we have enough people signed up to get this going!

Etsy Craft Party

2010-06-08T21:01:00.003-04:00

Cleveland Handmade is throwing an Etsy craft party!

Let us know you are coming here: http://www.meetup.com/Etsy-Craft-Party/5523/

Valerie of http://ValerieTyler.Etsy.com is hosting our gathering. Rather than post her address here she would prefer you to contact her directly for an address and directions.

email her:valerietylerdesigns (at) {yahoo} dot. com

etsy convo her: Go to her shop, listed above and click the "contact Valerie" link on the right side of the screen.

Hope to see you there!

Call for Artists, Cleveland Handmade Market at Orange Art Center

2010-05-11T15:38:00.005-04:00

Our first Market of 2010 is going to be on Sunday, June 27th at the Orange Art Center. The application (both an electronic and paper version) is available. Please visit http://ClevelandHandmade.com/2010-applications for details and to apply.

Our second Market will also be at the Orange Art Center, on Sunday, August 22nd. We will then have two smaller shows downtown at the Wooltex Gallery in the Tower Press Building. One on Saturday, September 11th, and one on Saturday, December 4th. The last, and largest, Market of the year will be our 3rd annual Last Minute Market on Saturday, December 18th at the Lake Erie Building. For the second year in a row, we will be collaborating with I Made It! Market Pittsburgh and the Screw Factory Artists to make a wonderful Market and Open Studio event. There will also be a PIT vs. CLE Craftoff rematch!

Cleveland Handmade members will automatically receive notifications of available applications in the Member Newsletter. If you are not a member, sign up here to be notified of available applications.

Call for Artists-ART & FIBER FESTIVAL

2010-04-29T00:20:00.002-04:00

(please note: this show is not sponsored, produced by or necessarily affiliated with Cleveland Handmade.)

"Hi-my name is Celia,

My partner & I are hosting a 3 day "ART & FIBER FESTIVAL" on
Memorial Weekend. Many types of wares will be represented
including: art, jewelry, needlework, bath & body, eco & green things,
candles, pottery, paper goods, stained glass, accessories, woodworking,
tasty morsels & cultural items, plus more to be added. We would like
to invite you to join us setting up to sell as a self representing artist.

The location is "The Ponderosa Park & Resort" in Salem, Ohio. The
grounds are 150AC's & gated, in an affluent area, including a restaurant &
is RV & pet friendly. You will be responsible for your own canopy,
tables & chairs, with a few spots under the pavilion available. You can
design your booth area the way you want & camping is allowed!

Please google "Ponderosa Art & Fiber Festival" for details & registration.
The fee is $50 prepaid, with paypal or check, which is quite reasonable.
for 3 days. You also can google the Ponderosa Resort for info on
facilities & activites. Sorry, I am not so good on the computer, that is
why I have nothing for sale on my Etsy site-LOL!

Tracey & I design jewelry with semi-precious stones & beads, do some wire
wrapping & silversmithing. We sell at outdoor venues, including fine arts,
Renaissance Faires, Wine Fests & Pow Wow's, as well as on-line, at Art
Centers & also trunk shows in Ohio & Pennsylvania. She also spins her
own wool, raising French Angora Bunnies. Tracey is a multi-faceted artist
involved in many mediums. She was just chosen to become a featured artist
in "The Mac Worthington Gallery", which is located in Columbus, Ohio.

Come join us for a holiday weekend full of artisans, craftspeople, music, food
& so much more, for the entire family!

Please tell your friends & fellow artists! If you have never set-up at an outdoor venue, now is your chance to experience a casual relaxed atmosphere, with something for every walk of life!

Looking forward to meeting you,
Celia A

Contact info:
Tracey A
330-881-6261
wolfwalker2001 [!at] live.com
http://wolfwalkerstudio.etsy.com"

Free Workshop: Pretty Packaging

2010-03-24T08:27:00.002-04:00

Tomorrow is the Pretty Packaging Workshop for Cleveland Handmade members and pals

"Thursday, March 25
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Les Trois Fleurs Bookstore/Giftshop @ Laughing Creek
250 Richmond Road
Richmond Heights, Ohio 44143
216-235-4219
e-mail: lestroisfleurs [!at] earthlink.net

Kerri of Les Trois Fleurs is hosting a Pretty Packaging Workshop for Cleveland Handmade members. This is a chance for you to share with and learn from other CH members and improve your packaging.

The shop and classroom are both on the lower level, to the right at the bottom of the stairs. Either Kerrri or someone from Laughing Creek will be at the door to greet you as you arrive.

Potluck: Please bring a snack to share. Coffee will be provided; if you'd like another kind of beverage, please bring your own."

If you can make it, please RSVP here. :)

Salty Not Sweet Grand Opening 6-11pm, March 6th

2010-03-05T23:20:00.001-05:00

Cleveland's handmade landscape has grown and flourished. so has the evolving Salty Not Sweet. originally an indie craft show, then a series of trunk shows which highlighted a handful of hand-makers and the local businesses that hosted them. now? a retail storefront and letterpress studio that will still showcase handmade wares made here.

the opening party is SATURDAY, MARCH 6th, 2010. CHECK OUT THE INVITE and do attend. :)

Benefit for Haiti

2010-03-04T09:55:00.008-05:00

Donations and/or volunteers are needed for the Give Your hART to Haiti Event at 78th St. Studios. This event includes a silent auction which will benefit Save the Children.

If you would like to donate a piece of your work (or a gift
certificate to your shop) for the Cleveland Handmade basket, please email Kathy at smashing ))at(( cox ^dot^ net for the address where you may mail your donation.

To be included in the basket, your donation must be received by Friday, March 12th.

If you prefer to donate your work directly to the event, you can contact Eileen Dorsey (eileen_dorsey **at** yahoo +dot+ com) who will be accepting donations at 78th St. Studios on Friday, March 12th and Saturday, March 13th. Please contact Eileen if you
would like to volunteer to help host the event.

Click here for more information and a list of artists participationg in Give your hART to Haiti

(please note that Cleveland Handmade is not hosting or producing this event, but we are happy to help.)

Longing to see some Green!

2010-02-11T10:28:00.001-05:00

A shot of green from Cleveland Handmade artists.

Call for Artists-Consignment Opportunity

2010-01-14T15:51:00.001-05:00

"ArteFino Art Gallery & Cafe in the Historic Tower Press Building is looking for new artists to display their works at ArteFino.
ArteFino is looking for jewelry artists, painters, photography, potters, handmade glass works, etc.! Plus handmade cards!!
ArteFino works on a commission split of 60.40 (60 for artists) and pays out commissions monthly. We have a nice QuickBooks inventory system that manages our consignment work!
For more information, email Karen Perkowski at k p e r k o w s k i {!at!} a m e r i t e c h .net or via phone at 216.440.0759.

ArteFino Art Gallery Cafe
1900 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114"

St. Albert the Great Fisherman's Wharf Call for Artists 2010

2010-01-11T13:18:00.002-05:00

Cleveland Handmade members, contact Diane, whose e-mail is listed below if you are interested in doing one of these shows. There are multiple dates available. Dear Artist/ Entrepreneur,

Thank you for your interest in the First St. Albert the Great Fisherman’s Wharf being held each Friday during our Lenten Fish Frys. We are trying something new this year during our Friday evening Fish Frys and turning the small church hall into a mini market of approximately 25 tables to provide an opportunity to sell your goods during the Fish Frys.

Please review this informational letter before you return your application for our shows. The St. Albert the Great Wharf is a juried show where crafters display and sell unique and diverse hand made arts & crafts. In addition, we are offering a limited number of spaces for those of you that have home-based businesses to offer your goods for sale as well. You MUST bring items to sell during the show – no orders. Those businesses include, but are not limited to: Tupperware, Partylite, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Silpada Jewelry, commercial gift baskets, etc. No food items permitted to be sold due to allergies. It is important to enclose photos/catalog of your handcrafted/ home-based items as part of the juried selection process (your photos/ catalog will be returned to you with your acceptance or rejection letter). To have a show with a variety of beautiful craft items, we must limit the number of tables representing similar items. Please describe ALL your crafts on the application form. Failure to do this increases the chance that crafters with similar items will be close to each other.

Artists/ Entrepreneurs may purchase one or two spaces (8 ft. X 5-6 ft.) Tables are included upon request. Racks, shelves, and other displays must not be placed between tables or on the ends unless they fit within your allotted space(s). All spaces are pre-measured and our floor layouts approved by the North Royalton Fire Marshall prior to the show. All crafters must stay within their designated space(s). Information on set-up times and arrival procedures will be included with all acceptance letters. You will be required to provide your own table covering. You are not permitted to hang or affix anything on the walls.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Please submit your application by the January 15th deadline, the space fee is $25.00 per space/ per week. All applications postmarked by January 15th will receive their confirmation/rejection letter no later than January 25th. Any applications submitted after the January 15th deadline will be considered and placed on a waiting list if space is not available. All submissions should include the application, check, photos, and a business-size self-addressed, double-stamped return envelope.

Please note that there are no refunds for cancellations!

If you have any questions, please contact us via email Diane Vargo at eman711 (at) sprynet (dot) com (preferred) All spaces will be filled and letters sent by January 25, 2010.

Thank you!
Diane Vargo, Fish Fry Chair
St. Albert the Great Wharf
Bringing community, artists and entrepreneurs together

(If you would prefer to contact Diane by phone, contact valerietyler on Etsy for the phone #)

The Last Minute Market is this Saturday! 12-19-09

2009-12-14T15:24:00.001-05:00

(click picture to enlarge)

The Last Minute Market is THIS SATURDAY!! Don't miss this show. It.Is.Going.To.Be.Swell.

Our Next Handmade Market- at Wooltex Dec 5th.

2009-11-23T20:43:00.004-05:00

One winter show down, two to go! The next Cleveland Handmade Market is on Saturday, December 5th from 10a-6p at the Wooltex Gallery at the Tower Press Building, 1900 Superior Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

For more information about the show and ways to help spread the word, visit the show website here.

See ya there! :)

Call for artists- Last Minute Market

2009-11-08T09:27:00.016-05:00

Together with I Made It! Pittsburgh and The Screw Factory Artists, we will have the second annual Cleveland Handmade Last Minute Market and Open Studio

Saturday, December 19th, 2009 from 10am-6pm

the Lake Erie Building at the Templar Industrial Park

13000 Athens, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

PLEASE NOTE-as of 11/20/09, applications are closed, but you may sign up for the waiting list here.

We're giving Cleveland another chance to shop locally and buy handmade for the holidays!

(please add --cleveland handmade (-at-) gmail (-dot-) com to your address book, correspondence about this show will be sent from there, call off your spam guards) ;)

ClevelandTeam Twitter Guide

2009-10-12T12:49:00.003-04:00

Do you Twitter? Cleveland Handmade does! Follow CleveHandmade on Twitter.com to see the latest from the Cleveland Team on Etsy.
http://twitter.com/clevehandmade

Team member zJayne recommends posting on Twitter using #clevehandmade so that other team members can find you and follow you too. For example, tweet "I'm a proud member of #clevehandmade - Search ClevelandTeam on #Etsy to find us."

The # sign or hashtag makes it a clickable link and a way to easily find similar Twitter posts.

Using the @ symbol, followed by a username is a way to mention a specific username. So, if I Twitter "@zJayne Love your dryer pouches!" not only will zJayne be able to see that I sent that message, others will be able to check her out on Twitter as well.

This may be confusing for those of you who are not familiar with Twitter. No worries! If you are new to Twitter, the first step would be to follow CleveHandmade. We don't currently have a list of Cleveland Handmade usernames on Twitter, so we'd like it if you could comment on this thread, leaving your Twitter username. That way we can follow each other and have a list of teammates on Twitter.

Whenever possible, it's good to "tweet" or post a clickable link directly to www.ClevelandHandmade.com, or do a "ClevelandTeam" search on Etsy and post a link directly to that search. People are more likely to click on the link than they are to actually go to Etsy and search "ClevelandTeam" or to type out www.ClevelandHandmade.com in their browser. Twitter is all about the clicks. This is especially important to help promote the giveaways on the website.

@Etsy is currently looking for items for their Etsy Twitter Gift Guide. If you'd like to participate you can put #myetsy with a link to your item. I'm not sure if this is a limited-time opportunity, or if they will continue to update the Gift Guide.

A few things to keep in mind:
1) The team tag to use on your items and when searching for members' items on Etsy is "ClevelandTeam" (without the quotation marks).
2) The Cleveland Handmade Twitter account username is "CleveHandmade" (not Cleveland, just CleveHandmade without the quotation marks).
3) Follow us on Twitter @CleveHandmade, follow @Etsy, follow teammates as we post our usernames in the comments on this post.
4) Support your teammates by Tweeting about their successes, special promotions, etc. Using the @username and the #clevehandmade will get people looking and clicking.
5) Please feel free to ask for help in the team forum, or to convo me, LazyT or zJayne if you have any questions.

love to be in love

2009-10-12T11:30:00.002-04:00

Thanks to virtuallori for this list from Cleveland Handmade!

INDEED Halloween

2009-10-06T15:49:00.003-04:00

Happy Halloween, from zJayne and the Cleveland Team!

Yea! Cleveland Team

2009-10-05T07:40:00.002-04:00

Thanks to JenniferLynnStudio for a great Cleveland Team Treasury!

Call For Artists...

2009-09-30T11:31:00.000-04:00

Lakewood is Art/ArtWood and the Friends of the Lakewood Commission on Aging Presents our Third Annual……

Sip into the Holidays

an Auction to benefit the Lakewood Division on Aging

Saturday, December 5, 2009
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Local Girl Gallery
16106 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, OH

The evening will be highlighted by an auction of hand painted wine, martini, and champagne glasses designed by local artists.

Local artists are invited to create/paint/decorate glasses, which will be auctioned at the Sip into the Holidays charity event.

The auction, featuring one-of-a-kind glasses created locally, is an opportunity for painters, decorators, and other creative people to use wine, champagne or any other glass as their palette. Glasses can be painted/decorated in any style, from traditional to outrageous, colorful, sculptural, decorative, whimsical or avant-garde. We ask that you design at least two(set) for the auction.

The individual artists will provide glasses, all paint, and any other materials..

There is no entry fee and glasses must be completed and dropped off to Local Girl Gallery by Saturday, November 15, 2009. A brief description of each glass set, its title, and an artist/designer bio will be printed for guests at the auction. The event is limited to the first forty-five artists who register.
Questions can be forwarded to Ruth Koenigsmark(216)521-2894 or rkoenigsmark@yahoo.com. Artists can send their bio and glass descriptions to this email address as well.

Congrats Front Page Cleveys!

2009-09-27T10:45:00.002-04:00

Thanks SToNZ for creating such a fabulous treasury!

Time to Vote!

2009-09-15T06:49:00.004-04:00

The Smooth Sailing Riveted Silver Beach Stone Key Ring from SToNZ has been included in "Which Keychains should Etsy get for their New Office?" Voter Poll. Please take a moment and show your support! (Voting ends Sept. 20th.) Vote HERE!

zJayne Featured in "Green Craft Magazine"

2009-09-08T07:22:00.005-04:00

Congratulations to Jane Pierce, AKA zJayne, for her fabulous feature in the premiere issue of "Green Craft Magazine"!
We're all big fans of her work and her accomplishments in the eco-friendly world of "Waste Not Want Not"! Be sure to visit Jane's blog and read all about it!

Creative Dig - Workshops Announced

2009-08-16T09:06:00.004-04:00

Creative Dig is an all day workshop on Saturday, September 26, 2009 with

Connie Hozvicka, Christine Claire Reed, and Andrea LeBlond at Terra Vista Studios in Cleveland, Ohio.
The three workshops include:
"Painting and the Art Journal" with Connie Hozvicka - "Together we will dig deep through the layers of self to release the symbols and images we keep buried within and use them as our muse for an Art Journaling journey filled with fun, reflection, and painting euphoria."

"Writing Your Shiniest Story" with Christine Claire Reed - "...a journey through the creative self via writing and a bit of beginner yoga, exploring how and where we are creatively stuck."

"Pinch Pot Portraits" with Andrea LeBlond - "Following the ancient multi-cultural tradition of mask making..."

Visit Creative Dig for detailed workshop descriptions and all the info. you need!

Place: Terra Vista Studio
1400 East 30th Street, #401, Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Fee: $125.00 includes all three workshops and catered lunch by Dish .

Contact: For questions or further information please email DirtyFootprints@yahoo.com

Teaming Treasury

2009-08-13T08:38:00.002-04:00

Thanks SToNZ for creating a fun team treasury!
Search ClevelandTeam on Etsy to browse items from our team members.

Art House Community Day

2009-07-27T14:46:00.006-04:00

Gina DeSantis, would like you all to know about Art House Community Day:

Art House is throwing a house party, and you're invited!

From 1-4pm on Saturday, August 15th at Art House, 3119 Denison Ave, Cleveland OH:
-art activities -chalk art -rattle making -wheel-throwing demo by Gina DeSantis -music -entertainment -food

Local community organizations and businesses will also be participating. Please come out, show your community pride, and make art!

Art House - Where Art Lives!

Earth to Cleveland! Watch for Cleveland Handmade on Fox 8 News in the Morning, July 31st!

2009-07-22T15:46:00.003-04:00

Thanks to photohale for creating this fun Cleveland Handmade list!

Challenge: Summer on the Lake

2009-07-19T14:53:00.000-04:00

Challenging Ideas?

2009-07-09T08:00:00.002-04:00

It's time for another Cleveland Team Challenge! We've had some fun challenges in the past. Let's get some ideas together here and then we can decide which we'd like to do first. So, please reply to this post with your idea(s) for challenges. Anything and everything will be considered, so don't be shy. Even if it's something seasonal that we can plan on for future challenges, we'd like to hear it now!

2009-07-03T14:29:00.008-04:00

Get togeher at Lori's!

Sweet Birdy, 4R's, Vintage, Lori, Queen, Petite

Vinatage, Daisy

Lori, Petite, Sweet Birdy and the amazing backyard

Cleveland Handmade Garden Party July 26

2009-07-02T10:57:00.002-04:00

Members of Cleveland Handmade, the Cleveland Etsy Street Team, are invited to join us for a garden party at Cindy's Farm in Aurora on Sunday, July 26, 1–5 p.m.

More details and a signup form are here.

Weekend deals from the famous Cleveland Handmade team!

2009-06-25T09:23:00.004-04:00

Shops offering specials this week to celebrate our appearance on Fox8 in the morning on Friday, June 26th.

Cleveland Handmade on Fox 8 Friday!

2009-06-24T10:37:00.004-04:00

A treasury made in celebration of Cleveland Handmade being featured on Fox8 this coming Friday, June 26th on the 8:00-9:00 news show.
petitelibellule & virtuallori will represent the team!
Go team!

CH get-together with extra swap-o-rama!

2009-06-07T10:49:00.001-04:00

Rocky River Fall Art Festival, Call for Artists!

2009-06-02T18:31:00.002-04:00

mark your calendars, this should be a great show!

and since this is the first year, the city of Rocky River is not charging a table fee, just asking for a donation to the raffle at the Preview Party. sweet!

the two-day festival will be held in the Olde Detroit Shopping area on Friday, September 18th from 6 to 9 p.m. (including a Preview Party benefiting the Rocky River Parks and Recreation Foundation) and Saturday, September 19th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

apply to be a vendor here. (hurry! the deadline for applications is June 15th!!)

Rosy Glow!

2009-06-02T09:06:00.004-04:00

Thanks ValerieTyler!

etsy featured on Good Morning America

2009-05-22T10:24:00.003-04:00

take a look at this front page collection of products sold on Etsy that were featured today on Good Morning America. congrats! :)

featured:

salty not sweet indie craft show

2009-05-17T09:50:00.002-04:00

hello cleveys!

now is the time to apply for the salty not sweet indie craft show, slated for September 5th in Cuyahoga Falls at the Quirk Cultural Center from 12-8pm.

this show is being produced by Candra Squire, a fellow Etsian and Oddmall vendor whose cards are so unbelievably funny that i nearly expired from laughing way too hard.

put it on your calendar! apply! vend! shop! be there! :)

With love from Cleveland Handmade!

2009-05-15T08:21:00.001-04:00

Etsy treasury with items from the Cleveland Handmade team!
May 15, 2009

Challenge: For the Guys

2009-05-12T15:28:00.005-04:00

In honor of Father's Day, our next challenge will be "For the Guys." Deadline for submitting your item is noon, May 31. Voting will take place June 1–8, and the winner will be announced June 9.

Go here to enter your entry:
http://tinyurl.com/bgky39

Cleveland Handmade Giveaway Rules

2009-04-19T10:59:00.003-04:00

Giveaways on Cleveland Handmade are a great way for us to attract new visitors and get the word out about our team and individual members. We intend for this to be a monthly feature, although if there is enough interest we may increase the frequency. Entrants will be asked to choose their favorite item from the giveaway shop as well as their favorite item from another CH shop so that this is a promotion for more than just the person sponsoring the giveaway.

If you would like to participate in a giveaway, here are the rules:

1. One CH-hosted giveaway per member per year.

2. Your item must be valued at $15 or higher. Those who make less expensive items can put together multiple items as a group to reach the minimum.

3. Your item and shop must be in the spirit of "handmade" and represent Cleveland Handmade well. Mass-produced items that are only minimally altered will not be considered, even if they qualify as "handmade" by Etsy standards. Team leadership reserves the right to decline any giveaway item offered or participation from a given shop for any reason.

4. Your giveaway item does NOT have to be something you have listed in your shop, although it should reflect the quality and style of what is in your shop. For example, if your thing is modern sterling silver jewelry, your giveaway should not be a paper bookmark.

5. Your giveaway should be an actual item, not a gift certificate or free shipping or anything like that.

6. You must have good photos and at least a dozen items listed in your shop to participate. We're putting our best foot forward here and asking people to take a look around, so you should represent the team well.

7. You are responsible for shipping the giveaway item to the winner at your expense. Entries will be open to people in the United States only, because international contest law gets complicated. If your item gets lost in the mail, it is your responsibility to replace and reship the item. We want happy customers.

8. Giveaways will be scheduled first come, first served, although we may do some slight mixing of the order to prevent similar items from being offered one after the other. (Variety is good.)

9. Team members are not eligible to win prizes.

10. Giveaway entries will be open for one week. Winners will be chosen via the Random Number Generator. CH will contact the winner and pass along their shipping info to the giveaway sponsor.

11. We reserve the right to adjust or modify these rules at any time.

To be considered for sponsoring a giveaway, enter your info here:
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Team Challenge: May Flowers

2009-04-14T08:07:00.001-04:00

By popular acclaim (that is, seventy billion exact same suggestions), the next challenge is May Flowers. Submissions will be accepted until noon, May 4. Voting will be May 5-11, and the winner will be announced May 12.

Go here to enter your entry:
http://tinyurl.com/bgky39

Postcard Promo Preview

2009-04-11T12:03:00.006-04:00

here are some low-res copies of what our first round of postcards will look like (click to enlarge)

click here to get in on the next round

Waterloo Arts Fest application

2009-04-09T10:31:00.003-04:00

The Waterloo Arts Fest in the Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland will be held June 27, 2009. They are seeking vendors. You can download more information and an application here.

Cleveland Handmade Promo Postcard!

2009-04-07T10:03:00.005-04:00

this set of postcards is full! please convo smashing if you are interested in future postcard spots :)

we are going to print postcards with photos of (up to) 15 different items made by Cleveys!

each photo (if we get 15 shops to participate) will be about an inch square and our ClevelandHandmade logo will also be featured. the back of the post cards will give the name/URL of each shop featured on the front along with a blurb about our team and how and where to find us.

we can inexpensively print a large number of postcards if 15 shops pitch in to cover the cost of printing. these cards can then be distributed to team members to pass out at shows, leave at coffee shops or even mail to local boutiques and galleries. it's really important that we have team info to pass out at Oddmall, too! :)

depending on the number of participants (and when my coupon code expires), we could ideally get 3000 postcards for just under $10 a person.

please contact Kathy at smashing AT cox DOT net or convo "smashing" on etsy if you are interested or have any questions.

thanks!

:)

Cleveland Handmade Wearin' the Green

2009-03-16T12:10:00.003-04:00

Special thanks to photohale for creating this green list!

Pitch-in Team Suggestions

2009-03-01T13:32:00.004-05:00

What can individuals do to help the team as a whole? It could be a crazy, wacked out idea. Doesn't matter. Right now we're just brainstorming.

Think about things that will raise our visibility as a group in the local community, spread the word about individual team members' work to people who haven't seen it before, get people out to the shows that we do (sponsored by us or sponsored by others), educate the public and/or your teammates, support your teammates, and ultimately drive more sales.

Eventually, we're going to put these together in a big list of possibilities and ask that each member consider doing one or more of them.

Tell us your ideas here

We will discuss these ideas and more at the playdate!

Setting up Google Base for your shop - helpful links and tutorials

2009-02-27T10:53:00.003-05:00

Adding your items to Google Base can be confusing. You don't have to understand how it works, or how the RSS feed works to do this. Here are some links to tutorials and information to help you figure out how to set it up. Once it is set up, you don't have to do it again. You can set it to automatically update on its own.
If you have any trouble getting it to work, you are welcome to contact me, LazyTcrochet, or contact support@Etsy.com. They were very helpful when I had issues with it.

The best online tutorial for this is on GoTo's blog: http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog/2009/01/31/etsy-rss-and-google-base/
Be sure to read the comments under the post as well. Now that Etsy's RSS feed works with Google Base, it's much easier to schedule the data feed to update automatically. I have mine set to update once a week. If you are loading many new items every day, you may want to set yours to update every day. If your items aren't changing that much throughout the week, then once a week should be fine. I think Google may have an issue about updating your feed too often if it's not necessary.

Don't be intimidated by all this. Sign up for a Google account, if you haven't already, and go to Google Base. Open a new tab or page to have access to your shop's main page. And open another tab or page with the tutorial instructions. Then you can go back and forth while you are working on it.

There is more information in the "Storque" article here... http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/tech-updates-feed-enhancements-google-base-and-more-3173/

Etsy posted instructions there, as well as in the selling FAQ's here... http://www.etsy.com/faq_selling.php#feed_base

Once you have it set up, it may take Google awhile to process the information. You can check back and make sure that it says that it was successful and that your items are "published and searchable." There may be certain keywords in your listings that they may find objectionable and a scheduled upload may "fail" even though it has gone through successfully many times before. Just check in once in awhile to make sure that all is well.

Challenge: "Welcome, Spring!"

2009-02-25T12:11:00.002-05:00

Submit a listing for the spring challenge, "Welcome, Spring!" Items do not have to be all about flowers or bunnies or what have you, but should reflect what spring means to you.

http://tinyurl.com/bgky39

Deadline is noon March 16.

Dreaming of Spring

2009-02-22T05:11:00.005-05:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=40944

Thanks arielleandpamela for creating such a beautiful taste of Spring! Visit ClevelandHandmade.com for more.

PlayDate

2009-02-15T16:41:00.001-05:00

Snow Day in Cleveland

2009-01-28T18:37:00.003-05:00

Thanks to arielleandpamela for creating a beautiful snowy treasury.

CALL FOR ARTISTS! Oddmall show!

2009-01-19T16:24:00.006-05:00

Hudson, Ohio will be the site of the first annual Oddmall Emporium of the Weird on Saturday, May 9th, 2009.

Oddmall needs you! Reserve your booth by February 8th and save 20%!

To apply for the show: "email a sample or three of your work (72 dpi jpegs, please) or a link to your website to Andy at mailto:andy@andyhopp.com?subject=Oddmall."

"We are looking for various performers to entertain the masses at Oddmall. If you are a musician, magician, juggler, dancer, balloon animal maker, or any other unusual performer and you'd like to strut your stuff at Oddmall please contact Andy at andy@andyhopp.com."

SIDS Gift Basket Donation

2009-01-08T19:39:00.004-05:00

Sudden Infant Death Network of Ohio is holding its 9th Annual Reverse Raffle "A Night to Remember" on February 21, 2009

I am putting together a Cleveland Handmade gift basket for donation to the raffle. If you are interested in donating an item, gift certificate, or whatever else you can think, of please send me a convo on etsy or an email LeahAna@gmail.com

You can sent it to me snail mail or drop your item off at my house (west side) or work (east side)

There isn't much time! Donations need to be received by Jan 29 so if you want in, you better act fast!

There is also an opportunity to include a Cleveland Handmade advertisement in the event's program. $50 for a half page ad anyone interested in chipping in a few bucks or designing it???

Rockin In the New Year - Cleveland Handmade Style

2008-12-31T17:48:00.003-05:00

Thanks simpleelementsdesign for creating this beautiful Cleveland Handmade collection!

just announced!! :)

2008-12-16T23:53:00.007-05:00

these are the special show-only discounts and incentives being offered at the Cleveland Handmade Last Minute Market on Dec 20th:

{ Free gift wrap/bag with purchase from The 4 Rs }

[Free fused-glass item ($12 value) with every $50 purchase from Katie Echle ]

{ Free zipper pouch for each bag purchased from London Purple }

[ All ceramic ornaments by Gina DeSantis are on sale ]

{ All items from Blue Orchid Bags are on sale }

[ 10% off all prints $20 or more from Colleen Fitzpatrick ]

{ 10% off all items from La Petite Libellule Handknits }

[ 10% off all items from Teresa Crompton ]

{ Special pricing on all items from Alamaison }

[ Special closeout sale items from Valerie Tyler ]

{ Photographic mandala calendars are only $15 from Playnature }

[ Free pair of resin earrings with $50 purchase from erika laine hansen ]

{ 10% off purchases over $50 from Lori Paximadis }

[ all proceeds from CBF Designs go to children's charities ]

{ a donation equaling 30% of sales made at the Last Minute Market by Smashing and Sweetness by Marthumpa will be made to the Help Foundation in Cleveland }

Handmade for the Holidays

2008-12-11T06:40:00.000-05:00

Handmade for the Holidays
A selection of gifts from Cleveland Handmade. Search "ClevelandTeam" on Etsy for more festive gifts of the season!

the rumors are true!

2008-12-02T16:32:00.008-05:00

Cleveland Handmade will be enabling holiday shopping procrastination by offering a Last Minute Market! Saturday, December 20th from 5-9pm in Westlake.

YAY! THE VENDOR LIST IS UP! :)

(sign-up for vending is closed, but please be sure to stop by for fun times!)

the cleveland handmade market was great!

2008-11-26T19:04:00.005-05:00

super big thanks to all the people who stopped by Mojo's Coffee in Bay Village on Sunday for the first Cleveland Handmade Market! the weather was perfect and sunny and so was the great response we got from the friendly visitors.

thank you also to Mojo's for hosting us and to Nicki of Handmade for organizing this wonderful event!

more events to come...stay tuned :)

Great Trunk Show Tonight!

2008-11-13T20:13:00.003-05:00

The Cleveland Team trunk show was great this evening.
Etsy gave us front page glory while we were meeting....
Thank you virtuallori
for hosting the show so beautifully!

Around the World Trunk Show Tonight

2008-11-13T09:52:00.002-05:00

Visit Etsy's Virtual Labs for a virtual Trunk Show tonight at 7 pm Eastern.

Cleveland Handmade Trunk Show!!

2008-11-08T08:48:00.009-05:00

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 10am-4pm
at
Mojo's Coffee
600 Dover Center Road
Bay Village, Ohio 44140

printable PDF flyers and web badge codes are available here.

rsvp and invite people to the event on Facebook here
please help spread the word. we hope to see you there! :)

you can visit these shops for a preview of what you will see at the market:

Jill Slaby * Lake Erie Beach Glass * LaPetite Fleur * Virtual Lori

Lazy T Crochet * HandmadeGoods * Beautiful Era * Ramona

Petite Libellule * Stargazer Designs * Smashing * Leah Ana Designs

A, O, Way to Go Ohio

2008-11-06T08:25:00.005-05:00

Testing Danielle's clickable treasury blog... It works! Thanks daniellexo

Chilly Blue

2008-10-29T07:33:00.002-04:00

Thanks to Valerie Tyler for creating this lovely list, perfect for a chilly day in Northeast Ohio! Treasury expires 5 pm Friday, Oct. 31st. Stop and check it out!

carrrrrrds! get your team carrrrds! :)

2008-10-25T09:00:00.007-04:00

we still have team business cards available. they are great to have handy at shows or in your wallet if you meet someone who needs to know about our team. beautifully designed by our own sarakate, they make a handsome addition to any business card collection ;)

available in packs of 25 (if you'd like more or less, just contact smashingsupplyco) they are free, but we ask that you cover the shipping/packaging cost of $2. GO TEAM!

Challenge Voting!

2008-10-19T09:58:00.002-04:00

The time has come to vote vote vote for The Orange and Black Challenge entries! Check out all the cool stuff our team members have created.

Call for Artists

2008-10-13T12:02:00.002-04:00

I received this bulletin from the Cleveland Handmade Myspace page:

The Pop Shop Gallery is looking for artists for it's 4th annual "True Value Vintage" Show. This is our Christmas show themed for childhood memories. (Ex.works featuring- Video Games, Toys, stuffed animals, etc...Not Santa's and Snowmen!) Samples of your work should be sent to thepopshop@gmail.com Send up to 10 jpegs.NEver heard of the pop shop? www. popshopgallery. com Artists who submit work should be in the cleveland area for drop off and pick up. The opening will be on Nov. 29th. Cut off for accepting artists will be Nov. 13th or when space is full.Space is limited! Can't wait to see what you all have!

Save the Date

2008-10-10T13:38:00.004-04:00

I thought I would post this in case anyone wanted to go check out Gina Desantis' work:

Hello Everyone. I will be hosting an open studio event on Friday, Oct 17th from 6-9 in Lakewood, OH. I have a ceramics studio in the Lake Erie Building (Lake Erie Screw Factory). I will joined in my space by painter Anne Linsky and jewelry artist Ruth Sholtis-Furyes . My studio neighbors will be opening their spaces as well. Please stop by and join us. All the info including participating artists and driving directions can be found on my website . I hope to see you there. Forward any further questions to artzy_grl [!at] yahoo.com.

Autumn in Cleveland Treasury...

2008-10-09T17:22:00.004-04:00

Great items from our team!
Clicks and comments welcome!
Treasury expires Saturday, Oct 11 at 7:00pm

MySpace Mini's

2008-10-01T11:44:00.003-04:00

I will be working on giving the MySpace page a new look for the fall. If you would like your etsy mini to be shown on the page please send a convo to LeahAnaDesigns. If you already have a mini on the myspace page it will remain there. If you ever want your mini taken down (not that that will ever happen of course!) but if you decide you don't want the free publicity for whatever reason convo me about that too.

Thanks!

Leah