Where in the World is Etsy817? - 9/13

I'm so excited that our team members are starting to get busy with fall shows!

This Thursday team member Studio Longoria will be at the Vinyl Thoughts Art Show. She's got some great new wall art prints in her shop. I really like this one

Vinyl Thoughts Art Show
Thursday, September 13th, 7-11pm
Life in Deep Ellum
2803 Taylor Street
Dallas, Texas 75226

Free Admission, No Ticket Required! Just Show Up!

ALL AGES WELCOME!

Shadowbox Shrines

What do you get when you combine two fun artists? A fun and unique Shadowbox Shrines adult workshop.

Studio Longoria is one of our talented Etsy817 team members, and she is teaching this shadowbox shrines workshop at the Artful Mayhem Studio in Keller.

via the Artful Mayhem Studio website...


"Our guest artist is excited to bring this unique workshop to Artful Mayhem Studio!  Each participant will create a unique box shrine to celebrate what is important to you.  Whether it be love, affirmation, a favorite memory, vacation, or celebration and memorial of a loved one, you’ll get hands on guidance from this celebrated local teacher and artist, and create an amazing personalized art piece of your own."

For more information and to register click HERE

Where in the World in Etsy817? - Arts Goggle!

This Saturday many of our Etsy817 team members will be participating at Arts Goggle!

Arts Goggle is a FREE event for the entire family (pets too). The event is spread out throughout the Near Southside area in Fort Worth, but Etsy817 members will be located near each other in Daggett Plaza. (Click HERE to see the event program for the location. It's star #11 on the map.)

Participating team members include
Larkspur Studio
Studio Longoria
What's My Future
Andralynn Creative Designs
DaNe Glass
Feather Czech

Along with participating artists there will be food trucks and live music. Come out and join us for this great event!

Etsy817 Artist Spotlight - Studio Longoria

I'm excited to be stepping in today to do the artist spotlight so we can feature Stephanie and her shop, Studio Longoria! 


What are your Etsy shop name and link?We are now officially Studio Longoria, www.StudioLongoria.etsy.com

What do you make and sell in this shop?I design and sew dolls and pillows, notebooks, and t-shirts.

Are you known by any other business names? If so, what are they?I have a second shop, XY Factory. In this shop I sell baby, toddler and maternity rock-n-roll t-shirts.

Where else can we find you online or off?Online you can find me at SourpussClothing.com
Offline you can find me at Chick & Chica in Houston, TX.

What inspires you to create your art?
My art is inspired by my culture. I am Latina, born and raised in South Texas. My upbringing and culture play a huge part in my inspiration. My children also greatly influence my work.

When did you start your business and what inspired you to do so?
I started my first business, XY Factory, in 2006, when I was pregnant with my youngest son. I really wanted cooler maternity shirts and t-shirts for my kids.

Have your friends and family supported your dream?
My family and friend have been a huge support. They have been by my side every step of the way. My friends are some of my biggest customers.

What are the positives and negatives about being your own boss?The best thing about being my own boss is being able to determine which projects I’d like to work on. The worst part is having to pull all nighters to get orders out in a timely matter.

Where do you work from?I work from my home studio and I love it. It is the brightest most colorful room in my home. I have photos and artwork all over the walls. It is the perfect environment for creativity.

Have you been using social media to grow your business?I use Facebook to keep in contact with my customers. I like to give them sneak peaks at projects I’m working on.

What's the best piece of business advice you’ve ever been given?Make sure you pay yourself for the work you are doing.

What memorable responses have you had to your work?A complete stranger come up and hugged me and told me she was proud of me. She was excited to see that I was carrying on cultural traditions with my work. I tear up when I think about that conversation.

What do you like about your work?I love being able to take my drawings and bring them to life as little dolls.

Professionally, what’s your goal?My goal professionally is to have my products in more shops.

What is your favorite product or service that you offer?My favorite product has got to be my Muerto Dolls. I love Dia De Los Muertos, and my dolls really show that.

What is your best-selling item?My best selling item is the La Sirena Loteria Card pillow. I think people love it because it reminds them of playing the game when they were younger.

What’s your favorite color?Hands down it’s got to be Hot Pink!

What superpower would you want to have and why?If I could have any super hero power it would probably have to be the ability to fly. It would be so much fun to be able to fly anywhere anytime. Plus I wouldn’t have to put gas in my car, I really hate having to fill up.

Name something you love, and why.I have an unnatural love for glitter. There is just something about the sparkle glitter adds to things that I absolutely love.

Thanks Stephanie for letting us get to know you better! 

Valentine's Day Craft Along

Last week the talented artist of Etsy817 were invited to participate in our very first Craft-Along. The theme was Valentine's Day and every entry was asked to incorporate an all time favorite Valentine candy- Conversation Hearts. Take a look at how crafty Etsy817 is. Let us know which creation is your favorite!

 

Be Mine- Oragami & Crochet by Coco and Cocoa

 

Honey Pie- Party Hat by Little Blu

 

Puppy Love, Adore Me, & Soul Mate- Rings and Puppy Tag by Larkspur Studio

 

 I Love You- Art Pendent by Dream Out Loud Art

 

Conversation Heart Book-Inz- by Book-Inz

  

Amor- Sequined Heart Pillow by Studio Longoria

Love Shrine Workshop

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so how about making something handmade for your Valentine?

Lucky for you Etsy817 team member Studio Longoria is hosting a Love Shrine Workshop! 

The workshop is this coming Thrusday, February 9th, from 6-8 PM. The workshop costs $15 and includes most materials. You will need to bring photos, images, or any special charms that you'd like to use in your shrine, and a pair of scissors. (Photo's should be wallet size.)

Space is limited so please RSVP to the event page if you would like to attend! 

Crafty Cafe- Love Shrine Workshop
6-8pm
Mochalux Coffee
1101 East Bardin Road, st 101
Arlington, Tx. 76018

Where in the World is Etsy817? - 10/15

This is a BIG weekend for craft shows!

Our newest team member Crafting Under the Influence will be at the Dallas Parenting Expo. The two girls behind Crafting Under the Influence, Jessica and Allison, make these really pretty yarn wreaths

Dallas Parenting Expo
October 15th 10:00 to 3:00
Church of the Incarnation
3966 Mckinney
Dallas, TX

There are FOUR of our team members that are going to be at the Martin High School Craft & Specialty Show on Saturday and Sunday. EDC Collective will be there

Book-Inz with their amazing bookmarks (I think these would make great teacher gifts)

Tisha from LittleBlu with her super cute kids clothes

And Ashley from White House of Design will be there with her beautiful pysanky eggs

Martin High School Craft & Specialty Show
October 15th, 9am to 5pm
October 16th, noon to 5pm
4501 W. Pleasant Ridge
Arlington

ALSO on Saturday two team members will be at the Cowtown Indie Bazaar, which is hosted by another local Etsy team, Etsy Fort Worth. Longoria Girls and Coco and Cocoa (me!) will both be at that show.

Longoria Girls has these fun new plush dolls

And Coco and Cocoa will have lots of knit hats and cowls like this one

Cowtown Indie Bazaar
October 15th, 9:00 to 5:00
Will Rogers Memorial Complex
Amon G. Carter Exhibits Hall
3400 Burnett Tandy Drive
Fort Worth

We really hope that you will come shop with us this weekend!!

Where in the World is Etsy817? - 9/16

This Friday you can catch team member Longoria Girls at Dies y seis de Septembre. The event is free and open to the public.

Longoria Girls
Dies y seis de Septembre
Friday Sept. 16th
Rose Marine Theater
Fort Worth


Team member Sophistica has three art pieces up at the "Grand Prairie Juried Art Sale and Exhibition".

Sophistica
Grand Prairie Juried Art Sale and Exhibition
September 11th to September 24th
Grand Prairie Memorial Library
901 Conover Dr.
Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Where in the world is Etsy817? - 9/2-9/3

If you'll be traveling to the coast this weekend for Labor Day you can see Longoria Girls at the Corpus Christi Marina Market Days on Saturday September 3rd. Longoria Girls sells fun shirts like this one of Carmen Miranda

She also has lots of other great embellished items like pillows, sunglasses, jewelry, and these notebooks

Longoria Girls
Corpus Christi Marina Market Days
Saturday Sept.3 from 9am- 4pm.
Corpus Christi, TX


In Dallas this weekend Love Who will be a vendor at the AnimeFest! AnimeFest runs from September 2nd through the 5th and the Hyatt Regency in Dallas. You can see Love Who on Friday September 2nd from 8am-Mon 4pm. Love Who makes fun minky plushies, like this popsicle plushie

She also makes one of a kind clay charms, like these squid charms

Love Who
AnimeFest
Friday September 2, from 8am-Mon 4pm
Address: 300 Reunion Boulevard
Dallas, Texas, USA. 75207