Team Members participating in the Christmas In July Sale on Etsy

Later this month ( July 20-31, 2008) many Etsy sellers are particiaping in a Christmas In July Sale. Each seller is deciding their own sale. It could be christmas items, free shipping, a BOGO sale, etc. To find participating shops/items, simply go to the "buy" page at http://etsy.com and search for "christmasinjuly" (yes, no spaces!).

If you are a Street Team members who is participating, leave a comment promoting your sale.

Update on the Zoo Craft Show

I was not able to meet with other Street Team Members at the John Ball Park Zoo on May 17 since I was out of town. We did have a couple of team members update us!

Sara said: Well, there were only three of us at the zoo. I really enjoyed meeting Lori and Dulce, but we just got to know each other and walked around the show. I don't think there is anything really to report. I thought the show was ok but not great. I didn't really see people buying. It seems to be a real sticking point with all of us to find a time and place to meet. I really think if we want to try to conduct any "business" we should do it online.
Visit Sara's Etsy store here:
http://sjroemer.etsy.com My pop tab purses and accessories are made from 100% post-consumer aluminum beverage can tabs that have been thoroughly washed prior to assembly. I use other recycled materials when possible but new materials when necessary to ensure quality and durability.

And Lori said:
It was a lovely day and it was great to meet other Etsy sellers and see the items they are making and selling. The sale did not look very active but there were some interesting things to see. We did talk to several people at the show and let them know about Etsy.

Visit Lori's Etsy stores here:
http://sweetrice.etsy.com"odd bits of everyday life" offers vintage items for the home andfamily. From Kitsch to Mid-Century Modern.You never know what you willfind!http://SweetWhimsyVintage.comSweetWhimsyVintage: "buttons, beads, and baubles" personal items foryou including jewelry, linens, aprons, buttons, and accessories.http://dreamwhimsy.etsy.com"handcrafted items for your vintage heart!" offers needle feltedsculpture, felted jewelry, small sewn bag like wristlets and lip glosskey chains, and jewelry.

Anyone interested in a Farmer's Market in Holt, MI?

There is a farmer's market in Holt, MI (near Lansing) that we might want to check out. The rates are reasonable and the best part is, they allow booth sharing! Please refer to the Yahoo group message I sent earlier today for more information.

Otherwise, here is a link to the Etsy forum post I heard about it on: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5603283&page=1

and a link to the blog with more information: http://firechicktick.blogspot.com/

Next Etsy West Michigan Street Team Meeting?

I sent out this message on April 15th:

"So, a few of us are chatting at Etsy.com and the arts & craft show at John Ball Zoo came up. While it's too late for get in for this year, it was suggested that we meet at the zoo (possibly for a picnic lunch?)and then check out the craft show. Get a feel for it to see if it seems like something we might like to do next year.

The date is: Saturday, May 17
The locaton: of course is the John Ball Park Zoo
The hours: 10 A.M. - 5: P.M.
So, how does this sound? Would you be interested? Let us know!"

The response so far has been great! I think about 6 members have responded that they would like to do this.

Does anyone want to volunteer to help coordinate this meeting? As I said, I will be out of town and unable to attend. As coordinator, I would imagine you would cover topics such as:
- the time to meet
- the place within the park to meet
- do we want to make this a potluck-type meeting
- if so who brings what
- an agenda to cover as a Street Team
- getting directions to the Zoo to the Street Team members

That's all I'm including for now. Please leave a comment here or post a message in our Yahoo Group.

Harriet (thatissocute)

First Meeting (officially)

Five fabulous crafters met at Schuler's Books on Alpine to discuss what route Etsy West Michigan might take..... OK, that sounded a little hokey, but 5 of us did meet and talked for 1 1/2 hours about what we find important.....our Etsy Stores and craft shows.

We discussed types of shows in the area, possibility of having our own show, and places to hold a show.

Do we want to form a non-profit type group or an official business as EWM to have a group possibility of accepting credit cards, having a single booth with EWM members at shows, other possibilities. Lynn will research this.

Sarah (sjroemer.etsy.com), Amy (perennialpiecer.etsy.com), Barbara (PittBullLadyDesigns.etsy.com), Harriet (thatissocute.etsy.com), and Lynn (lynnknitter.etsy.com) attended and feel we have a great start! We are all looking into different options for shows, looking forward to our next meeting (not planned yet), starting a chat room, and just overall getting to know one another. More information as it becomes available will be here and on the groups site.

If anyone has information to share, ideas for shows, business help, or just in general cheerfulness, feel free to spread the love!

Happy Hump Day,
Lynn