tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70324683015071367282024-03-16T11:52:37.221-07:00SF Bay Area Etsy Street TeamRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11391087587413372659noreply@blogger.comBlogger819125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-66285550154193870402015-10-22T16:35:00.002-07:002015-10-22T16:35:53.220-07:00The SF Etsy Blog Has Moved!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-style: italic;">If you're an Etsy seller in the San Francisco Bay Area, visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5196/sf-etsy" target="_blank">Our Team Page</a> about joining <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5196/sf-etsy?ref=pr_teams" target="_blank">SFEtsy</a>!</span> Jenniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10841842098815431482noreply@blogger.com72tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-5982999132116961392015-10-16T09:00:00.000-07:002015-10-16T09:00:05.603-07:00Friday Feature ~ Jackie's Plushies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493810852593188342noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-510555748208698592015-10-09T09:00:00.000-07:002015-10-09T09:00:10.968-07:00Friday Feature ~ AvantGarde Studio <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy Friday everyone !!! We are back this week and AvantGarde Studio is our feature this week. Owner Elena makes some super cute clothes for kids and is currently offering 20% off . Use the code HAPPYSHOPPING to get 20% off till October 16th at her Etsy store.<br />
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493810852593188342noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-61545145686705702392015-10-03T09:00:00.000-07:002015-10-03T10:21:37.910-07:00Yarn Tagging with the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles<br />
Last weekend was full of yarn tagging fun as the <a href="http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/index.html" target="_blank">San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles</a> celebrated Museum Day Live! We started on Friday, sorting through all the donated materials to see what we could use. Many volunteers helped with this process!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Donated afghans and other yarn creations. So much handmade goodness! In the background, serious plans being made by Jerome of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/gridjunky" target="_blank">Gridjunky</a> and yours truly, Jen of <a href="http://www.mamasmagicstudio.com/" target="_blank">Mama's Magic Studio</a>.</td></tr>
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The vision was to "yarn bomb" the awnings outside the museum, as well as to yarn tag as much as possible on the street and in the green area across from the museum. It took a lot of planning, piecing, measuring, and stitching to get everything lined up. Then, once the awning tops were put together, they needed to be hung up. Jerome from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/gridjunky" target="_blank">Gridjunky</a> was the engineer planning it out, and then up on the ladder getting it done.</div>
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The result was amazing! Custom-designed yarn bomb toppers for each of the five awnings. It really needs to be seen in person to appreciate the effect.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yarn bomb awning toppers at the museum, each custom designed and created to fit.</td></tr>
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All up and down the street, we got going with the yarn tags. From pom-poms to more elaborate installations, no surface was safe from the yarn taggers.<br />
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I helped out a little bit on Friday, and my daughter joined me on Saturday for more yarn tagging fun. Together we created this whimsical tag on top of a bike parking tube, using donated machine knitted materials, some granny squares, and a plush crocheted cactus.<br />
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We also placed a bunch of pom poms and tagged a parking meter with a scarf, flowers, and a mushroom.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">Mother-daughter team, tagging a parking <span style="color: #0000ee;">meter.</span></span></td></tr>
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The museum staff was a big part of the action, of course. Joan, the executive director, took her turn up on the ladder to tag a big palm tree out front of the museum, assisted by Elizabeth, the Manager of Museum Education.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Museum staff, Joan and Elizabeth, hard at work.</td></tr>
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It was so neat to think of how many hours of work had gone into the handmade yarn creations that people had donated. All those stacks and stacks of afghans, scarves, blankets, and more! I personally was delighted to find a new home for an old handmade item -- some time back, I hand crocheted a cover for an inflatable yoga ball. The ball popped, and I'd hung on to the cover because I just couldn't bring myself to throw it away. When I was there on Friday, I noticed the stone spheres in the garden across the street, and a lightbulb moment happened. Turn it into yarn art? That was a re-purposing I could absolutely agree to!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handmade magic from <a href="http://www.mamasmagicstudio.com/" target="_blank">Mama's Magic Studio</a> becomes part of the yarn tagging fun! These used to be a cover for a yoga ball!</td></tr>
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By the time we were done, the entire green area had been bombed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yarn bombed garden by the museum.</td></tr>
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This project couldn't have happened without the creativity and help of another SF Etsy friend, Amy of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/jumbojibbles?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">Jumbo Jibbles</a>! Her expertise and savvy ways with a strand of yarn were invaluable parts of this project.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy of<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/jumbojibbles?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank"> Jumbo Jibbles</a> working hard on a yarn tag in the garden by the museum.</td></tr>
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Amy and I serve together on the museum's new Advisory Committee, a group helping the museum with some new ideas and approaches. Amy coined the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wtfiber&src=typd" target="_blank">#wtfiber</a> for this and other textile goodness at the museum, and we even had little <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23wtfiber&src=typd" target="_blank">#wtfiber</a> label to include with our yarn tagging. I had fun creating a little tag for a pipe outside the museum. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished tag. I call it "Pipe with Mushroom."</td></tr>
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Yarn tagging will be happening at the museum as long as they have yarn materials to tag with, so if you'd like to join the fun, be sure to stop by soon! The <a href="http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/index.html" target="_blank">San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles</a> is a true gem of a museum in the SoFA district of San Jose. Be sure to check out the fantastic exhibits while you're there!<br />
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493810852593188342noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-84968790052461574982015-09-25T15:24:00.000-07:002015-09-25T15:24:19.293-07:00Dispatches From the Unique SF Show<i><br /></i>
<i>Today's guest post comes from Amy Zierath of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/lilibetdesign?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Lilibet Design</a>.</i><br />
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Farmers Market at Fort Mason are always a delightful way to spend the morning,
and this past Sunday was enhanced by the <b>Unique</b>
<b>San Francisco Fall Market</b> that was
held at the Festival Pavilion on Saturday and Sunday. Quite a number of local merchants participated
in the show as well those from LA, Portland, and Albuquerque.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the ingenuity and creativity of the merchandise featured at these shows, and
products are featured that you never thought you needed but after seeing can’t
imagine how you would live without.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><i>Whiskers on kittens.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Just kidding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The black Breton striped long
sleeve shirt with flamingo from <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/blastoffbaby" target="_blank">BlastoffBaby</a></b> was one of the first items to catch my eye at the market. Founded in 2012, Emily Bennett has created a
line of children’s clothing that is <a href="http://www.babyblastoff.com/" target="_blank">gender neutral, bright and cheerful</a> and
breaks down the stereotypes for color and pattern for traditional children’s
apparel. Girls can rock t-shirts with
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strong proponent of up cycling and creating products inspired from her own
garden. Some of the highlights from her
boutique featured all organic onsies with cutouts sewn in from vintage textiles
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terrific collection of tea towels that she has transformed into stylish Picnic
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Cara Underwood, the proprietor, makes stamp collecting really cool and turns
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cars enroute to a potluck or dinner party over the years, I don’t know how I
survived without the creations of Shujan Bertrand, the San Francisco genius behind
<b><a href="http://www.aplat.com/" target="_blank">åplat</a></b>. Founded in 2014, Shujan has created a
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L-R:<i> <span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">Lovely ceramic hanging basket from <a href="http://www.natachanay.com/" target="_blank">Natacha Nay</a>; </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">Ceramic jewels from Natacha Nay; </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">Ceramic collection from San Francisco designer, <a href="http://www.scottjenningsceramics.com/" target="_blank">Scott Jennings</a>; </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">Lumbar Lovelies from Portland's <a href="http://scoutandwhistle.com/" target="_blank">Scout & Whistle</a></span></i></div>
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shops because most were from outside the Bay Area. However, it drives home to me that there is a
very real connection for success in these shows
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Friday Feature is back after a long summer break, just in time for fall. Hopefully everyone had a fun and productive summer. We are going to have a feature each week for the next few weeks and are starting off with Daisy Debelle's<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> shop Heinonen. The shop name is her mother's family name and it is her way of staying in touch with her Finnish roots.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Friday and do pop by to say hello to Daisy. She will have more products to add to her shop after mid October.</span></span><br />
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Heinonen, https://www.etsy.com/shop/heinonen<br />
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I am half French and half Finnish, having lived in Paris before moving to San Francisco in January. I am doing paintings and drawings but also ceramic and origami mobiles.<br />
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About my creative process, everything starts with a sketch. From there, it's draw, paint, cut, over and over again until I feel the art looks finished. I use some books and images to get inspirations, putting together memories and dreams that I see on the paper. Also traveling to different countries and see other cultures gives me a huge inspiration! I really love Asian art.<br />
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I just finishing a PhD thesis in Geography which I will defend in September. I am working on architecture in China and urban planning. I love mapping, I really like how the design rivers, building and study the shape of cities. Maps appeal to our pride, our sense of belonging, and our aspirations and to do this, they employ artistic motifs, devices and meanings.<br />
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My travels around San Francisco, I try to leave the city every week-end and go into the wood or the coast where I collect wood, feather, stones. I am also attending a baby boy for July and these last couple of months I am focusing more on baby nursery decorations, like paintings, mobiles.<br />
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<span class="s2">Brady & Liz from West Kept Secret <a href="http://westkeptsecret.com/"><span class="s3">http://westkeptsecret.com/</span></a>. They make and market metal calendars and to-do boards. You can personalize your calendar with numerous choices of magnets. There based in Phoenix Az and travel the west coast selling and promoting their products. In between shows there in their shop producing more inventory. </span></div>
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493810852593188342noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-37526557707289143612015-05-29T10:00:00.000-07:002015-05-29T10:00:00.942-07:00Friday Feature ~ Frances Marin<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7000007629395px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have been painting and drawing since I can remember and I went to school for my BFA. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7000007629395px; white-space: pre-wrap;">My creative process involves being in a good headspace and environment, first and foremost. I get into the flow of working and lose track of time. I experiment with every brush stroke, learning new things and revisiting technique from years of practice. These days, I like to work loosely and simplify. I often conduct a little research to look at patterns, colors, places, so I am always learning new things by making art. That is an important aspect to my process. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7000007629395px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I went on an art residency in Cadiz, Spain last November. It was an incredible experience, working in a studio on the top floor of a museum that overlooked the sea. The ideas and influence that has had on me has been immense on my recent work. Also, I dropped out of high school my freshman year and later on received my BFA in pictorial art and and an MLIS (library science). I guess I like to do things my own way. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7000007629395px; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.francesmarin.com/</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7000007629395px; white-space: pre-wrap;">When the editor of HGTV Magazine ordered from my shop, as well as when I received custom portrait orders from actors in Belgium and from a band I love. Also, when Etsy featured my portraits on their blog in 2012. That's how the portraits took off! Thank you, Etsy. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7000007629395px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I would sail a boat to a tropical island, swim for a little while in the crystal clear water. Jump out, eat some plantains, black beans and fresh fish. Then, lay in a hammock and sketch all day. Later on, have a bonfire with some good family and friends. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7000007629395px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I love sharing my knowledge with others. Between my art and library science education, I have a variety of creative and research skills. I have developed a good knowledge of art business skills from a course I completed as well as the internet so I try to answer questions people have for me regarding creative business. If I hear of an opportunity that would be a good fit for an artist or maker I know, I will reach out and send it to them. Last summer, I was an instructor for the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program and this has led to some potential future opportunities for teaching. I have taught art to children and adults, even in a juvenile hall for girls some years ago. That was one of my favorite experiences in giving back. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.7000007629395px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I will be creating an art installation for the SubZERO Festival in San Jose June 5th and 6th. I love this festival since it is in my city and shows off all the artistic talent we have to offer. The range of art and music is mind-blowing so don't miss it!</span></span><br />
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493810852593188342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-85232454370045401192015-05-24T09:57:00.005-07:002015-05-24T10:00:42.440-07:00FAQ For the South Bay Craft Party and Supply Swap at SJMQT<br />
We are really getting excited about our upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1570491193213443/" target="_blank">South Bay Craft Party and Craft Supply Swap at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles</a>!<br />
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<b>Is there a charge to participate?</b><br />
No! Donations to the museum are always welcome, as a thank you for hosting, but the Craft Party and Supply Swap is free.<br />
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<b>How does the Craft Supply Swap work? </b><br />
The swap looks like this: we ask participants to bring any craft supplies that they might be willing to donate to the swap. Materials do not need to be new but they should be usable. Swappers will place their donated materials in the appropriate spot(s) in the swap (we'll have signs out to help you organize) and then everybody will be invited to browse through the swap and take those materials that they can use. We ask that folks not be greedy, but the most important thing is to get materials where they can be used! Any leftover craft materials at the end of the swap will be donated to appropriate organizations such as FabMo, RAFT, SCRAP, etc.<br />
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<b><b>Can I sell my craft supplies? </b>Can I sell my handmade crafts?</b><br />
No. There will be no sales at this event.<br />
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No, but it's recommended. We will give the first browsing opportunities to those who have brought materials to donate.<b> </b><br />
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Yes! Etsy has put together a fun paper weaving craft that we will have available. If desired, you can bring your own photo or paper materials (8x10 is suggested) but we will also have materials on hand for you to use.<br />
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This is a family-friendly event. Please note that very small children will probably not be that interested in the swap or the paper craft. For safety reasons all children must be supervised by an accompanying adult.<br />
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Please do! You can RSVP through our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1570491193213443/" target="_blank">Facebook event page</a> or the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/local/craftparty/event/23716886187/sf-etsy-craft-party-supply-swap-june-6" target="_blank">Etsy calendar</a>. <b> </b><br />
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Let us know if there any other questions! Hope to see you at the <a href="http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/" target="_blank">San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles</a> on June 6th from 2 pm to 4 pm!<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My name is Maria Ines Adrover (M.I.A.). I am a fashion designer from Argentina and came to California in 2011. Since then, I have had the idea of doing something related to jewelry, but it wasn't until 2014 that MiaView was born.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My shop is about fashionable perspex rings, earrings, brooches, necklaces and everything related to beautiful accessories for your everyday outfit. And all in an original packaging that is the essence of the brand.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All the process of creation, elaboration, design, material selection and even the final packaging is entirely done by me. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The desings are inspired from many places, things, drawings, paintings, I take common elements out from their comfort zone and place them in a newly different dimension.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I want to give a touch to the outfit, mark the difference, create color without using it, and go beyond.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am surrounded by technology, we are all surrounded by technology, technology is in the air.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I want to combine the structure of the technology, represented with the laser cut of the products, with the volatility of the art, the drawings, the touch that comes from the hand. That is MiaView a combination of form and counterform.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">This weeks Friday Feature is super special. We recently had 1400th member join the SF Etsy team. So without delay here is a little insight about </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vanessa Larson and her store Saffron + Kumquats</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My shop is a way to share my love of food and cooking. I do this with a subscription box for cooking, DIY food kits, and fun food-focused t-shirts. The subscription box is delivered monthly and is filled with recipes and unique ingredient samples such as spices, grains, and beans. Each month focuses on a different global cuisine. Past boxes have included Jamaican, Japanese, Moroccan and Indian. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My creative process starts with an idea such as an interesting dish or a cuisine I'm fond of and I begin to research. I look into spices and various recipes. I then begin to develop the recipes. Sometimes these are based on traditional recipes that I've adapted and sometimes these are all my own. This is the fun part! Once I have nailed down the recipes, I order the recipe cards and ingredients. The ingredients come in bulk and I then repackage them in a commercial kitchen. The boxes are shipped out the first week of the month and the cycle starts all over again. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I've traveled all over the world and taken cooking classes in several countries that I've visited. This gives me the foundation for figuring out the recipes for the boxes. I love to cook so Saffron + Kumquats has allowed me to share my hobby and my passion. </span><br />
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493810852593188342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-46623386057161847462015-04-30T08:35:00.000-07:002015-04-30T08:48:05.445-07:00SFEtsy is now a proud Kiva Zip Trustee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have some very, very exciting news to share with you today!</div>
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When Kiva Zip launched, they formed a partnership with Etsy that highlights the benefits of Kiva Zip for Etsy sellers and supporters of the handmade community. Read more about Etsy & Kiva on the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/kiva">Etsy Blog.</a></div>
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We are super proud and excited to announce that SFEtsy is now a Kiva Zip Trustee. Our first endorsement will be for <a href="http://www.ettaandbillie.com/">Alana Rivera of Etta & Billie</a> (<a href="http://sfetsy.blogspot.com/2015/03/creative-people-to-inspire-your-next.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Read Katy Atchinson's Studio Visit Post</a>). Alana has slowly been building her bath & beauty business over the last several years and is now taking the big step of securing a micro-loan through Kiva Zip and the SFEtsy team is supporting her!</div>
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So what does being a Kiva Zip Trustee mean? It means that we have the opportunity to endorse our team members as they go through the Kiva Zip loan process. As a Trustee, we are providing our "stamp of approval" for team members on Kiva Zip and help through every step of the process. Read more about the SFEtsy Trusteeship here - <a href="https://zip.kiva.org/trustees/3876" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://zip.kiva.org/<wbr></wbr>trustees/3876</a></div>
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Kiva Zip loans don't utilize a bank for underwriting. They are funded through what is called "Character Lending". During the loan application process, <a href="http://www.ettaandbillie.com/">Alana</a> was never asked about her credit score or other typical questions that banks ask, rather she was asked to tap into her social network to help fund the first portion of her loan. </div>
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I'd like to invite you to support <a href="http://www.ettaandbillie.com/">Alana</a>. If you wish to contribute to her campaign, you can loan her as little as $5. Not only will you be helping Alana grow her business, but you will enter the world of Kiva Zip where you can learn the stories of many small businesses, just like you, that are growing through the program. </div>
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Read more about how Alana plans to use the money here - <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://zip.kiva.org/loans/13757/i/jnr" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; line-height: normal;" target="_blank">https://zip.kiva.org/loans/<wbr></wbr>13757/i/jnr</a></div>
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If you've never lent money before in the Kiva Zip Program, here are a few simple steps to get you started:</div>
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(1) Click the following link: <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://zip.kiva.org/loans/13757/i/jnr" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans, sans-serif; line-height: normal;" target="_blank">https://zip.kiva.org/loans/<wbr></wbr>13757/i/jnr</a><br />
(2) Select the amount you would like to lend in the panel on the right-hand side<br />
(3) Click the orange "Lend Now" button<br />
(4) Click the white "Register" button<br />
(5) Enter your full name, email and desired password in the appropriate boxes. Check that you have read the Kiva Terms of Use<br />
(6) Click the orange "Register" button<br />
(7) You should be redirected back to your checkout basket. Confirm the amount and click "Checkout"<br />
(8) Choose to "Pay with your PayPal account" or "Pay with a debit or credit card"<br />
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also take in the current exhibits at the museum. It's truly one of the hidden gems in downtown San Jose. For more info or
questions, contact <a href="mailto:info@sjquiltmuseum.org" target="_blank">the museum</a>. </span><br />
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<span class="event-description" itemprop="description">We will be accepting a few walk-ins, as space permits, but to reserve your spot be sure to RSVP at the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/local/craftparty/event/23716886187/sf-etsy-craft-party-supply-swap-june-6" target="_blank">Etsy Craft Party page</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="event-description" itemprop="description">Friday June 6, 2015</span><br />
<span class="event-description" itemprop="description">2 to 4 p.m.</span><br />
<span class="event-description" itemprop="description">At the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles</span><br />
<span class="event-description" itemprop="description">520 South First Street</span><br />
<span class="event-description" itemprop="description">San Jose, CA 95113 </span><br />
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<span class="event-description" itemprop="description">Hope to see you there! </span><br />
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Tickle And Smashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09866683764259166023noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-36902966983515482682015-04-23T12:32:00.000-07:002015-04-23T12:32:03.265-07:00South Bay SF Etsy Meet Up at Empire VintageLast weekend, some of our South Bay members got together at <a href="http://www.empirevintageclothing.com/" target="_blank">Empire Vintage</a> in Mountain View to meet with owner Tiffany about<a href="http://www.empirevintageclothing.com/new-pop-shop-ready-artists/" target="_blank"> Pop-Up Shop possibilities</a>. I was impressed by Tiffany's passion for supporting local makers and artists. It's even painted in bold on the front windows of her space!<br />
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<br />At the meet up, Tiffany shared some of her tips for selling retail. She has had a retail shop for 9 years, and she's clearly savvy about the psychology and nitty gritty of selling. She encouraged those of us who are new to in-person sales to "fake it 'til you make it," and her positive attitude was contagious. Tiffany spoke at length with us about how opening her own shop was the
realization of her dream, and she wants to help support other local
indie folks with following their own dreams. Having a pop-up shop for a
few days can be a first step on that path for many people. By the end of our meeting, we were talking excitedly about what sorts of events we might host in her cozy space right off the main street in Mountain View.<br />
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Big thanks to Trish of Poppy Peach for introducing the group to Tiffany! Her persistence made this meet up possible. <br />
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It was so great to meet some new folks and to reconnect with old
friends. We had a great turn out, with the following members
represented: Trish from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/poppypeach" target="_blank">Poppy Peach</a>, Rossella from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RossLab?ref=related-shop-1&ga_search_query=rosslab&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">Ross Lab</a>, Jen from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StylishCanine?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">Stylish Canine</a>, Kathryn from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/splendidcolors?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">Splendid Colors, </a>Mary from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CorneliaPaperCo?ref=related-shop-1&ga_search_query=cornelia+paper&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">Cornelia Paper Co</a>, Cristina from<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/pebbleandfire?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank"> Pebble and Fire</a>, Betsy from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/wanderlustdesigner?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">Wanderlust Designer</a>, Kate from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/EnlightenedPieces?ref=shop_sugg" target="_blank">Enlightened Pieces,</a> Pearl from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BellaSpikeSkincare?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Bella and Spike Skincare</a>, Heidi from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PictureMeSmiling?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Picture Me Smiling</a>, Nennie from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MiaView?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">Mia View Design</a>, and yours truly, Jen from <a href="http://www.mamasmagicstudio.com/" target="_blank">Mama's Magic Studio</a>. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><u>SF Etsians in the South Bay got together to chat about hosting a pop-up shop at Empire Vintage </u></td></tr>
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We are still exploring possibilities for SF Etsy connections to this space. If you would like to be part of that conversation, you can <a href="http://www.mamasmagicstudio.com/contact" target="_blank">contact me</a> to be put on the targeted email list for those discussions. We will definitely keep the group posted as plans progress. In the meantime, if anybody is interested in chatting further with owner Tiffany, you can also feel free to <a href="http://www.empirevintageclothing.com/contact-us/" target="_blank">contact her</a> and let her know that you heard about her through SF Etsy. She's very friendly and welcoming, excited about seeing her space used by local indie makers, and would love to hear from you!<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">If you're an Etsy seller in the San Francisco Bay Area, visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5196/sf-etsy" target="_blank">Our Team Page</a> about joining <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5196/sf-etsy?ref=pr_teams" target="_blank">SFEtsy</a>!</span> Jen (Mama's Magic Studio)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11518962298885744840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-78791028700033052382015-04-22T09:11:00.001-07:002015-04-22T11:37:55.984-07:00Happy Earth Day - SFEtsy Makers Use a Variety of Eco Friendly Materials to Produce Amazing Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's Earth Day! Our SFEtsy team is proud to have many wonderful makers that are creating responsibly using reclaimed, recycled and earth-freindly materials in some or all of their handmade goods.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/IMPRESSEDbynature">Kyla O'Neill of Impressed by Nature</a><br />Beautiful Natural Botanical Jewelry</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164828195/flower-brooch-pale-yellow-leaf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_15">Dorothy Reinhardt of Dorothy Designs</a><br />Using Upcycled Materials and Buttons to Create Beautiful Floral Accessories</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TirelessHearts">Bronwen Mauch Tireless Hearts Studio</a><br />Upcycled Jewelry and Accessories Made from Bike Inner Tubes</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveGemStudio">Yin Yin Wu Of LoveGem Studio </a><br />Featuring Recycled Silver Jewelry</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Heathered">Heather Simoni of Heathered</a><br />Eco-Friendly Wallets and Accessories</span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I started off with photography and putting my favorite/best photos into cards/mattes. Other cards made with washi tape and recycled book pages followed. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now, I make paper flowers (Wall/Flowers) out of origami or Nepalese papers or book pages. I learned that from a YouTube video by Tuteate. The flowers looked good just hanging on the wall, and then I started mounting them on canvases. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Everything I create hopefully makes people smile. Much of my creative process is seeing something and tweaking it to make it "mine." Silly sayings, puns, idioms usually end up in the names of the products I make. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My creative process involves coffee or tea and either music or streaming movies. I can get into that zone where it's meditative as I doing production. Recently, I've started an art journal and that's inspiring me to think more about process and which skills I'd like to pursue. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">My best selling photo is from the honeymoon trip my husband and I took to South America. We had taken some photography classes (still shooting slides!) and then one day when it was really drizzly weather in Peru, I only took out our waterproof point and shoot camera. In those days, we watched The Graham Norton Show. He would have funny signs on as a segment. We were walking near a glacier and there was a sign saying, "Acceso dificil pero no imposible." It means, access is difficult but not impossible. We laughed about how there'd be a DO NOT ENTER sign if it was the U.S. We were able to walk up to the glacier and could have climbed up on it. I took that picture as a funny memory. Then, came home and didn't do anything with it for a few years. Titled it, "The Way Ahead is Difficult But Not Impossible." Best selling photo ever...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We used to own a Fair Trade shop in Truckee and I miss it. Horrible location and we were open during the recession. Once our lease was up, we decided not to renew. We were becoming parents through adoption, so it was a good time to focus on family. I miss that shop! I've been plodding along with Picture Me Smiling ever since, and decided when my daughters were observing that "All the Dads work, and the Moms don't," that I needed to really push to make Picture Me Smiling a business. I'm in the brand development stage, and can't wait to see where this newly energized stage is taking me--and to be a visible role model to my girls so that they understand that parents who work from home still work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bookbinding. I took a bookbinding workshop at Atelier in Truckee, and am now obsessed with it! That may be the direction I end up heading with my branding. Trying to use up and get rid of everything I've produced to make way for this and collage. </span><br />
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Rajihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493810852593188342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-35425107515532540822015-04-14T22:17:00.001-07:002015-04-14T22:18:32.620-07:00Tuestorial: Skinny Jeans <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spring is in the air and it's time for an update! Turn those "blah" jeans into something you want to rock into Spring. It's easier than you think. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I find the most effective way is to use your favorite skinny jeans as a template to alter your not-as-fab jeans. You already know you like the fit! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place your fab pants on top of your fixer jeans. I prefer to use a chalk pencil over pins to mark where I need to sew. Trace the backside of the pants from the knee down. You want it to be a gradual tightening from the knee down. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the tracing is done, it's time to sew! I just followed my line with about a quarter inch space. Once both sides are sewn, try on them pants (before cutting of course). If they look and feel great, cut the excess fabric off.</span></div>
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Here we are, officially Spring and wrapping up Q1 for 2015!<br />
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SFEtsy has been super busy this first quarter and one of the really fun things we did was to host a watch party at CreativeLive Studios here in San Francisco.<br />
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We gathered together to watch our friend from Seattle, Marlo Miyashiro as she taped two courses (<a href="https://www.creativelive.com/courses/etsy-101-launch-your-handmade-shop-marlo-miyashiro">Etsy 101</a> and <a href="https://www.creativelive.com/courses/seo-etsy-marlo-miyashiro">Etsy SEO</a>) in CreativeLive's Seattle studio.<br />
If you missed this meet-up, no problem, you can purchase and watch either (or both) of these classes on <a href="https://www.creativelive.com/craft">CreativeLive's Craft Channel</a>.<br />
We will be doing another meet up in April at CreativeLive, so stay tuned for more information about that very soon!<br />
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<b>Hi Marlo! Can you share a bit about yourself?</b></div>
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Hello! I'm Marlo Miyashiro :) I live and work in Seattle, WA creating hand-fabricated sterling silver jewelry for my <a href="http://imakecutestuff.etsy.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">imakecutestuff.etsy.com</a> shop. I've been in the craft retail and wholesale business for a long time (20+ years) and these days I use all of that experience to help emerging artists start and improve their creative businesses with my work at CreativeArtsConsulting.com and <a href="http://smallobjectphotography.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">smallobjectphotography.com</a>. I'm also one of the organizers of <a href="http://seattlehandmade.com/">Seattle Handmade</a> (formerly etsyRAIN) - the Seattle area Etsy team (find more about our group at <a href="http://seattlehandmade.com/">SeattleHandmade.com</a>). </div>
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When Etsy started their teams initiative (originally called "Etsy Street Teams") I noticed a new meetup group online founded by a local craft maker here in Seattle. She had originally intended the group to be an online-only group but with a bit of persistence, I convinced her let us have our first in-person meeting. After a few more insistent emails wanting more events and meetups, she kindly asked me if I wanted to take over the group - and I quickly accepted the offer! That was in 2007 and I've been team leader / captain / organizer - and now co-organizer ever since :)</div>
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My favorite part about working with artists and makers has always been that moment when eyes light up and smiles draw across faces making it clear that they truly understand that their dream of creating their own business can transition from idea to reality. It's immensely gratifying to know that the things I help them with can bring them a bit closer to having a business around doing the things that they love. </div>
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I think it is in the nature of creative entrepreneurs to question everything - it's what gives us our ideas and makes us who we are. With that curiosity comes a certain level of hesitation that can sometimes hold us back from finding our way toward our goals. </div>
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There is a fine line between procrastination and patience and an even finer line between researching and learning. There's a tendency to want to have all the "for sure" answers before moving forward, but with creative endeavors that is rarely the case. As a consultant and mentor, my goal is always of provide compassionate and supportive advice rooted in the reality that growth and change can be uncomfortable especially just before the goal is reached.</div>
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<b>Tell me about a special maker/artisian you’ve met while working on your business</b><br />
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One maker I truly admire is my team co-organizer, Kayce of <a href="http://worldofwhimm.etsy.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">WorldofWhimm.etsy.com</a> and <a href="http://nuetome.etsy.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">NuetoMe.etsy.com</a> - she makes amazing stuff for kids and I'm continually in awe of her creativity! That's the thing that makes creative entrepreneurs and craft artists truly special - their insatiable need to create. Even if they aren't making their actual product, they are busy working on their company brand, updating their websites, improving their online shops, designing new products, researching new trends, keeping up with others in their field - all with one eye toward the future. </div>
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The amount of inspiration and drive it takes to pull together a creative business is incredible. The most successful artists I know are always thinking, planning, and moving forward. It's truly impressive. </div>
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I first heard about SFEtsy when etsyRAIN (now Seattle Handmade) was just getting started. There were many regional teams starting all over the place and I kept a keen eye out for the teams on the West coast. I finally met one of your former leaders, Steph Cortes at the 2011 Conference for Creative Entrepreneurs. Ever since then, I've wanted to figure out some way to connect our two teams for some mutual West Coast support :)</div>
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For my own business, I have some fairly large projects in the works for 2015 that I have been trying really hard to get off the ground for the past year but unfortunately things are taking much longer than I had originally anticipated. I'm not at liberty to say much more about that at the moment, but if any of my "big secret projects" come through, you can be sure I'm going to be shouting it from the rooftops! </div>
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As for Seattle Handmade, we have a website revamp in the works that will give us an updated online forum board and betters ways to connect our members with each other. We are working on plans for some sort of Holiday Show as long as we can find a suitable venue for our show sometime soon. Needless to say, I am starting my year off with pretty much everything in the air so I'm just doing my best to keep my feet on the ground and pointed squarely at the future! </div>
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The best online tool that I think all creative entrepreneurs should take advantage of is whatever social media community fits best with their business model. Whether that is Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, or any number of others. Blogging fits in this category too, but only if the maker has the time and talent to create great content that fits their market. The more connections we can create for our businesses and the more diversified we can be in the way we present our work to the public, the better chance we have at weathering the storms of uncertainty that hit every small business at one point or another.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My best advice based on personal experience: It's fine to have big dreams and lofty goals, but nothing will ever get done without some sort of plan. Consider where you want to be in the next year, two years, five years, and maybe even all the way out to ten years. Use that creative imagination of yours to craft a plan that guides you in that direction. Revisit your plan regularly and make changes as your company grows. Get outside help and advice to make sure you are always ready for your next best thing. If making a plan feels like too much work, imagine trying to play catch-up when your business takes off because of some sort of fluke and you're not ready for it. Do yourself a huge favor right now and take some time to think about the future. It's totally worth the effort and will save you tons of stress in the future!</span></span><br />
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Thanks Marlo for sharing your knowledge and experience with our community!<br />
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Follow Marlo online:<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/imakecutestuff">Etsy</a><br />
<a href="https://instagram.com/imakecutestuff/">Instagram</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've been watching her business grow for the last 6 years and she's always been such an inspiration for me - like, seriously - she's so ultra-cool. Her passion behind her business is clear, she's super nice, her brand </span>aesthetic<span style="font-family: inherit;"> is stunning & you'll find that she's got a great </span>business<span style="font-family: inherit;"> savvy about her. Also, she's a riot! Her warm personality fills a room & I just love her dry sense of humor. <br /><br />Alana recently moved into her own larger studio space from her home garage - and about 3 weeks ago, we finally met up for some fun. She let me into her studio t<span style="font-family: inherit;">o make some soap with her and learn more about her technique. You can read about that on my own personal blog... </span></span><a href="http://www.katyatchison.com/v2/2015/03/02/ylang-ylang-ettabillie-other-curiosities/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ylang-Ylang, Etta+Billie & other Curiosities</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>I know my favorite product of yours rotates (because they are all awesome!). Right now I'm digging the <a href="http://www.ettaandbillie.com/hydrate/bergamot-ginger-body-lotion/">Bergamot Ginger Lotion</a>. What's the current customer favorite? </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b>Customers are <a href="http://www.ettaandbillie.com/skin-balm/">LOVING the skin balms</a> right now. Because it's cold and dry, our hands, cuticles, elbows etc are getting extra roughed up. The skin balm works wonders to soften and soothe dry skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Not as often as I'd like!! About 3-5 times a year. I want that to become a monthly experience.</span></div>
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<b style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">How do you keep yourself inspired to keep making and producing your product? </b><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br />Recently, I've been working on collaborations with other makers to keep me inspired. I love learning more about others crafts and figuring out how to create something that captures the essence of another brand. <br /><br /><i>(you can check out a few of her </i></span><i><span style="color: #222222;">collaborations with local companies on her website</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> here: </span><a href="http://www.ettaandbillie.com/cleanse/ritual-roasters-coffee-soap/" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Ritual Coffee</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> - </span><a href="http://www.ettaandbillie.com/cleanse/payback-porter-soap/" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Speakeasy Beer</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> - </span><a href="http://www.ettaandbillie.com/cleanse/earl-grey-soap/" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">T-We Tea</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">) Also! Her Pumpkin Beer DRAFT Magazine last summer - how cool is that?!</span></i></div>
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<b style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So many of the makers we know struggle to take that first step into wholesale & consignment </span>opportunities<span style="font-family: inherit;">. You're a true inspiration to those who are looking to expand their business into that direction... Knowing that you sell all over the US, can you tell us how you found most of these spaces?</span></b><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></div>
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">That's </span>correct<span style="font-family: inherit;">, I do sell all over the US. A large percentage of stores have found me through craft shows such as Renegade. Others have seen my items on Instagram, </span><a href="http://www.sfmade.org/" style="font-family: inherit;">SF Made</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and the San Francisco Green Business website. I've also participated in the SF Gift Show.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;"><br /><b style="font-family: inherit;">For those looking to move into their own studio like you did to expand their business beyond their garage or home office - what is the most valuable lesson you learned that you wish you had known before you started the search for your current space?</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;">The most valuable lesson I learned is that you have to be very proactive about finding space and have a clear list of must haves. It will make the process a bit smoother and make it a lot easier to say no to certain spaces. At a certain point in my search, I started to feel really desperate which caused me to consider spaces that truly weren't the right fit.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b>Since the name of your business was named after your two grandmothers - how does your family play a part in your business today? </b></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b>My family is incredibly supportive of my business. Whenever they are in town, they are always happy to wrap product, help me make soap or do whatever is necessary around the studio. My dad also is my un-official Southern California coastal sales rep.</span><br />
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<b>Do you have soap boxing parties during the high-volume seasons? </b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b>Every holiday season for the past 3 years has had a weekly soap/product boxing party. It's a lot of fun. We wrap soap, eat a great meal and drink some wine. I'm always looking for people interested in wrapping a few 100 bars of soap in an evening. ;-) <i>(hint hint)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><b>Community is a huge part of the marker scene here in San Francisco - how do you participate?</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />I love that my craft has created such an amazing opportunity to connect with other makers throughout the city. I keep connected to other makers through my membership in SF Etsy, participation in events and through a mastermind group of makers called the <a href="http://www.creativebusinessleague.com/index/">Creative Business League</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What shows are you going to be part of coming up so that the team can meet you in person?!?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b>I'll be a vendor at the first ever Summer <a href="http://westcoastcraft.com/wcc-2015/">West Coast Craft</a> in June and hopefully get to vend again at Renegade's summer show in SF.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><b>Are your teaching any classes soon so that people can learn some of your awesome tricks?</b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />I have a natural cleaning products class at the </span><a href="http://www.handcraftstudioschool.com/" style="font-family: inherit;">Handcrafted Studio School</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> in early May and will likely teach a lip balm or bath product class at </span><a href="http://www.workshopsf.org/" style="font-family: inherit;">Workshop SF</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> in the coming months. Check both sites for dates and details!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.ettaandbillie.com/">Her Official Website</a><br /><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ettaandbillie?geo=global&utm_medium=editorial_internal&utm_source=etsy_blog&utm_campaign=featured_shop_etta_and_billie">Her Etsy Shop</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.ettaandbillie.com/retailers">Search for a Retailer Near You</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EttaandBillie">Facebook!</a><br /><a href="http://www.katyatchison.com/v2/2015/03/02/ylang-ylang-ettabillie-other-curiosities/">Read about my fun day with Alana here</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.ettaandbillie.com/blog">Her blog</a> features interviews with shops her products are sold in plus totally yummy recipes!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Side note that I'm just SO grateful that our community here at SF Etsy has people like Alana to inspire us to keep going after our passions. Thank you to Alana for taking so much time with me over the last few weeks - I am forever </span>grateful<span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">UPDATE: April 30,2015 </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px;">SFetsy is Proud to Announce that Alana Rivera from</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px;"> </span><a class="profileLink" data-gt="{"entity_id":"82496842986","entity_path":"\/pagelet\/pageletserver.php:PagePostsPagelet"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=82496842986" href="https://www.facebook.com/EttaandBillie" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px; text-decoration: none;">Etta + Billie</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px;">is our 1st endorsement as</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px;"> </span><a class="profileLink" data-gt="{"entity_id":"6428288402","entity_path":"\/pagelet\/pageletserver.php:PagePostsPagelet"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=6428288402" href="https://www.facebook.com/kiva" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px; text-decoration: none;">Kiva</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px;">Zip Trustees. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px;">Share or Contribute to her Campaign Here</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px;"> </span><a href="https://zip.kiva.org/loans/13757/i/jnr" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17.5636348724365px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://zip.kiva.org/loans/13757/i/jnr</a><br />
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For More Information about SF Etsy and Kiva's partnership: http://sfetsy.blogspot.com/2015/04/we-have-some-very-very-exciting-news-to.html<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: italic;">If you're an Etsy seller in the San Francisco Bay Area, visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5196/sf-etsy" target="_blank">Our Team Page</a> about joining <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5196/sf-etsy?ref=pr_teams" target="_blank">SFEtsy</a>!</span> Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02236562732848795705noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7032468301507136728.post-55655169767761477532015-03-05T08:00:00.000-08:002015-03-08T21:11:04.870-07:00Creative Places to Inspire Your Next Steps: Foggy Notion<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First, I just wanted to say that I completely adore your shop. You're amazing at keeping a clear brand aesthetic while showcasing several makers in your shop. When you are you looking for a new maker to add to your selection, what is your process?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At first I sold my own goods, friends' work (like Shelter bags), and a few small local companies like Juniper Ridge that I knew about and admired. Relationships with vendors are super important to me. The shop is really small so I carefully curate it with I only things I truly love and want to look at every day made by people I enjoy corresponding with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Products come to me in so many different ways! I get lots of email every day from makers that want to be in Foggy Notion. For apothecary companies I request samples and try out everything myself. I decide based on quality, aesthetic, scent, packaging, price, maker's location...it all has to be perfect for the shop! Social media can be helpful - I check out who's following Foggy Notion on Instagram and sometimes it's a maker that fits. I've discovered some makers (like <a href="http://www.odsyworkshop.com/">Odsy Workshop</a>) through local events like West Coast Craft, Renegade Craft Fair, and SFMade. I've also found a couple of vendors through Etsy Wholesale, including a greeting card line made in San Francisco. Sometimes I just meet people socially - I met ceramicist <a href="https://instagram.com/caitdeane/">Caitlin Deane</a> and <a href="http://wildomen.com/">raw chocolatier Wild Omen</a> at a women's gathering we all attended. S</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">ometimes I just search online</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for specific items I want to carry. And although I haven't had much luck at trade shows and gift fairs, I did find one of my favorite small apothecary companies that way (<a href="http://www.mollymuriel.com/">Molly Muriel</a>).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although the Clement Street Merchants Association is actually the oldest merchants group in the city, when I opened Foggy Notion I had vaguely heard of it but no one reached out to me and there weren't really any pubic events happening. It clearly needed some new energy and fortunately it was welcome. Cynthia Huie of <a href="https://www.seedstoresf.com/">Seedstore </a>and I decided to reinvigorate it, so we reached out to other businesses like <a href="http://www.parklifestore.com/">Park Life</a> and <a href="http://www.greenapplebooks.com/">Green Apple</a> and set up regular meetings to discuss bringing community-building projects to Clement Street. So far we've helped to create the parklet on 3rd & Clement, established the Farmers Market, and organized events like the Holiday Stroll and Sidewalk Sale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though I've lived here since 2004, opening a business in the Inner Richmond has made me love it more than ever. I feel so much more connected to the community, the neighborhood, and the city. I love meeting neighbors that come into the shop and enjoy working with other business owners and our district supervisor's office to </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">make our neighborhood</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> an even better place to live. New projects on the agenda for 2015 are a mural and Inner Richmond Movie Nights.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-For local makers looking to open up their own shop/studio business...How did you find your current storefront? What attracted you to the Inner Richmond?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My house is directly across from Richmond Plaza, this weird mini-mall type building that sat mostly empty for years. I was staring at it out my window every day and thinking about how I wanted to move my sewing studio closer to my house (it was in the Outer Sunset) and finally I just thought, I should open a studio RIGHT THERE and have it be a retail shop, too. The space was so plain and institutional-looking but I thought it had great potential, so I got some help making it more cozy and inviting. A lot of times I wish it was a little bigger but I love the high ceilings and lots of windows. We get great natural light.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My advice to potential business owners would be to just look around on foot, be inquisitive about empty spaces, and be open to a weird or non-traditional but potentially awesome location. Walk around a neighborhood, take note of which storefronts are empty or closing, and try to get in touch with the owner or talk to nearby businesses. Don't be afraid of a space that's a little different - it's probably a lot more affordable than one that is more obvious! We're not right on Clement but we have great foot traffic. Now that we've been here a while we have lots of regulars and more people find out about us every day through word of mouth and travel guides like Lonely Planet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Proximity to other successful businesses is huge for us. The Inner Richmond has no shortage of awesome shops, restaurants, and bars. I love being on the same corner as Green Apple, which is a legendary and amazing literary destination which attracts people from all over Northern California. If people don't know the Inner Richmond and ask where we're located, "the same corner as Green Apple" or "2 blocks from Burma Superstar" work pretty well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.foggy-notion.com/">Foggy Notion</a> is pretty unique to the neighborhood - when we opened, the Inner Richmond didn't have anywhere to buy the kind of products I was interested in carrying: organic skin care, high quality bath & body items, soy candles, wildcrafted teas & chocolates, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px; line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">home wares</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;"> and accessories, and local honey. Our customers really appreciate that they don't have to leave the neighborhood to get these kind of things. Our location also allows us to carry specific brands we might not be able to in a different neighborhood. Honestly our location is perfect in so many ways it's hard to imagine Foggy Notion being anywhere else! I feel really grateful to be part of such an awesome neighborhood.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If a shop or maker would like to get involved in their own local community, are there resources that you would recommend?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have a shop, definitely reach out to the local merchants association and see if it's something you might be interested in being a part of. It's much easier to make things happen with the help of other businesses and the support of the city. Even if you don't have a brick-and-mortar shop some of them welcome small business owners. Groups like SFEtsy or SFMade are also helpful for meeting other makers.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I love that part of your shop is dedicated to your own sewing studio. Can you tell the readers a little bit about what you make? </b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">At first my studio was inside Foggy Notion but I moved everything</span> down the hallway to a separate space we share with <a href="http://www.savemyseatsf.com/">Save My Seat upholstery</a>. My personal output has never strayed from recycled materials but I'm </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">reaching out</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to other options. In the past I've made recycled t-shirts and vinyl wallets, but since I opened Foggy Notion I've been primarily making tote bags from my collection of antique Army duffel bags. I love how durable the material is and how much history and character has. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How do you balance both time for making & running a business? What advice would you give someone who feels like they don't have the time to do both?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Honestly time management is challenging for me and something I'm constantly working on. Nothing gets done unless I do it myself. Having a background in DIY and punk rock has been very valuable! Accepting that not everything will get done and not being too hard on myself about it is really important to my state of mind. Also I go through phases with creative involvement that usually coincide with my focus on other things. Taking time off from making to focus on running the business side of things (especially during busier times like the holiday season) has allowed me space to think about design, materials, and efficiency for when I dive back into making.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How did you find SFEtsy? What part of SFEtsy has helped you within your own business?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found SFEtsy through Etsy's website many years ago. Although I don't always post to the email group I read all the member's posts and frequently learn about events I'm interested in or supplies people are selling. It's comforting to know that in a big city like San Francisco there's a community of creative folks who want to help each other out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Foggy Notion isn't too hard to find if you're looking for her amazing collection of items. You can find them <a href="https://www.facebook.com/foggynotionsf">on Facebook</a>, Her <a href="http://www.foggy-notion.com/">websit</a>e & at <span style="color: #4e5665; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; white-space: nowrap;">275 6th Ave.</span></span><br />
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