Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Tuestorial: Candy Corn Vase

Tuestorial: Candy Corn Vase

I can't believe it, but Halloween is almost here! There are many craft-inspiration ideas for this time of year, but I thought I would be inspired by my favorite seasonal candy...the humble candy corn. Some love it, some hate it (we aren't friends), but you can enjoy it in this unique form with most items you probably already have around your house.



Materials Needed:
  • Empty wine bottle (easy find in my house)
  • White paint (acrylic or glass friendly)
  • Yellow paint
  • Orange paint
  • Paint brush
  • Painter's tape

Step 1:

Clean your empty wine bottle of any labels or dirt. You want a pretty surface before you start painting. Once it's clean and dry, apply at least two coats of white paint to the entire bottle. This will provide a good base for the other colors too.


Step 2:

Once the white paint is dry, mark the section for yellow with painter's tape. The edges don't need to be neat (should be uneven to look more like candy corn), but this makes it easier when painting. Start with yellow at the bottom!


Step 3:


Once the yellow section is dry, remove the painter's tape and mark off the top (just below the neck of the bottle) for the orange section and go to town. See how delicious it is looking?




Step 4:

Once the orange section is dry, just remove the painter's tape and you are done! You can go back to make the other edges less neat or touch-up any boo-boos (technical term). Put it on display for all your trick-or-treaters! 


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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Twelve #InstaSFETSY Days in October




#InstaSFETSY 12 Days in October


 Its the Craftobergram
Instagram Photo Challenge!




SFETSY Team
We LOVE Instagram and Seeing Your Pictures So We Selfishly Decided to 
Challenge You to Share Your Pictures! 

October 20 - 31

Instagram Team Challenge Rules

  • Must have Instagram account and follow SFETSY on Instagram


  • We highly suggest a Facebook Fan Page, Pinterest and Twitter Account to extend your reach.


  • Follow the SF etsy Fan Page and @SFetsy Twitter Account to see everyone's #InstaSFEtsy posts!


  • You need to post a photo daily from list below using the team challenge hashtag #InstaSFetsy in your Instagram posts. The tag encourages everyone to go see and share your pictures. To increase your traffic -  we have also included popular tags you can choose from for the individual topics - Use them to reach a broader audience if applicable.


  • You need a cell phone or tablet that allows for an Instagram App Download to participate.


  • Sign Up - (See Link Below) October 12 - Sign Up Deadline


What We Will Do:


SF Etsy will tweet and promote all the photos using the hashtag #InstaSFETSY on Facebook and Twitter. We want your images to go viral. Our goal is to gain some momentum with this contest online and get you some new likes and follows for you. We want to see your insights and your influence online grow. Plus we think it will be super fun and creative.


We encourage non-participating and participating members from the SF Etsy team to promote and share favorite images on their own personal social media venues.  We want to see the team post comments, heart and tweet their experience. Let's Go Viral! All shares, likes, comments and RTs  count towards your exposure ..  get friends and followers to help!


At the end of month we will review the images that were tagged in the 12 days in October and see what the most popular photos were based on its Instgram popularity (number of hearts). Your social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter , Pinterest and Facebook are the tools you have and we encourage you to use them to engage your audience.

Instagram is an amazing way to brand yourself and your Etsy shop. We want to share how creative the team is and we look forward to what you share.  


If you don't have Instagram yet - Start an account - its a free app --> Instagram


Note: Your images may be used in the promotion of the Instagram contest on SFEtsy but photo credit will be given to photo and uploader.


Each day you have an Instagram mission!  
Here is the list for each day of the challenge in October
with its photo topic goal and the suggested popular tags.


  • October 12 - Sign Up Deadline
  • Sign Up Here ---- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1L2bme9YKNDM5CeOK9LwOpJSSO53GuJZXYIuAfdT8cTo/viewform


  • Oct 20.  SFetsy WIP  #Art #Maker #IMadeThis #Crafty
  • Oct 21. Selfie #FollowMe #Igers #InstaDaily
  • Oct 22. Tools of the Trade  #MakerGear #SFMaker #tools #handcrafted #handmade
  • Oct 23. Where You Create  #Art #UrbanArt #Studio #MakerSpace #ShowYourArt #SmallBiz #EtsyShop #CraftMess #WorkSpace
  • Oct 24. Vintage Style #Fashion #Retro #InstaFashion #Heels #LoveIt #OOTD
  • Oct 25 Bay Area Moment #BestOfTheBay #Mode #WestCoast #SanFrancisco #YayArea #StreetPhotography #Architecture #BuildingPorn #510 #415
  • Oct 26. Seasonal #Fall #Autumn
  • Oct 27. Outfit of the Day #OOTD #Fashion #InstaFashion #Model #Style
  • Oct 28. What Is SFEtsy To You #Friends #Mentors #BayArea #SmallBiz #LocalMakers
  • Oct 29. Share your Shop #WorkDay #IMadeThis #ShopEtsy #ShopLocal #SFMaker #SmallBiz #Art #ShopEtsy
  • Oct 30. Bay Area Love #SF #SanFrancisco #WestCoast #StreetPhotography #510 #415 
  • Oct 31.  Halloween #Art #WestCoast #StreetPhotography #StreetArtistry #Halloween

Here are Some Photos from the 2013 Craftobergram

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

31 Days of CraftoberGram - SFETSY Instagram Photo and Video Contest


31 Days of CraftoberGram!


Instagram Photo and Video Contest



Even Howard, Nadene
Team Co-Captain

SFetsy Team

We LOVE Instagram and Seeing 
Your Pictures and Videos!
So We Selfishly Decided to Throw a Contest!  
Excited? Here Are The Rules.

Deadline for Sign Up is September 25




Instagram Team Contest Rules

  • Must have Instagram account and follow SFETSY on Instagram

  • We highly suggest a Facebook Page / Fan Page and Twitter Account to extend your reach. This is very much a social media contest.

  • Follow the SFetsy Fan Page and @SFetsy Twitter Account to see everyone's posts!

  • You must use the team contest hashtag #InstaSFetsy in your Instagram posts. To increase your traffic - we have also included popular tags you can choose from for the individual topics - Use them to reach a broader audience if applicable.

  • You need a cell phone or tablet that allows for an Instagram App Download to participate.



What We Will Do:

Katy Atchison, Katy Atchison Illustrations
Team Co-Captain      


SFetsy will tweet and promote all the photos/videos using the hashtag #InstaSFetsy on Facebook and Twitter. We want your images to go viral. Our goal is to gain some momentum with this contest online and get you some new likes and follows. We want to see your insights and your influence online grow. Plus we think it will be super fun and creative.
We encourage non participating and participating members to promote favorite images on their social media pages.  We want to see people post comments, heart and tweet their experience. This Instagram SFetsy contest success depends on its popularity online! Let's Go Viral! All shares, likes, comments and RTs count - get friends and followers to help!
Rebecca Saylor - OodleBaDoodle
Community Coordinator


At the end of month  we will review the images that were tagged in the 31 days and choose the most popular photo based on its online popularity. That's How You Win!  Your social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook are the tools you have and we encourage you to use them to engage your audience.

Instagram is an amazing way to brand yourself and your Etsy shop. We want to share how creative the team is  and look forward to what you share.  if you don't have Instagram yet - Start an account - its a free app -->http://instagram.com/.


Note: Your images may be used in the promotion of the Instagram 
contest on SFetsy but photo credit will be given to photo and uploader.  


Ashley Haak -  Kelly Drive
SFetsyTeam Blog Coordinator

At the end of the month we have a great surprise for the most liked photo of the month! 

Each day you have an Instagram mission!  Here is the list for each day in October with its photo topic goal and the suggested popular tags




  • Sept 25 - Sign Up Deadline

    31 Days In October:

  • Day 1.  SFetsy WIP  #Art #Maker #IMadeThis #Crafty
  • Day 2. Coffee Revelations  #Reflections #InstaMood #InstaLive #GoodMood #CoffeeTalk
  • Day 3. Selfie #me #eyes #ThrowBackThursday #TBT
  • Day 4. Tools of the Trade  #MakerGear #SFMaker
  • Day 5. Where You Create  #Art #UrbanArt #InstaHappy
  • Day 6. Favorite Thing  #InstaLove #DayShots #FavoriteThings
  • Day 7. Craft Activity #Art  #Artist #IMadeThis #MadeByMe
  • Day 8. In the Kitchen #WhatsCooking #HomeChef #Yummy #foodgasm #foodporn
  • Day 9. Vintage Style #Fashion #Retro #InstaFashion #Heels #Girlie #LoveIt
  • Day 10. Bay Area Moment #BestOfTheBay #Mode #WestCoast #SanFrancisco #YayArea #ThrowBackThursday #StreetPhotography #Architecture #BuildingPorn #510 #415
  • Day 11. Up in the Sky #SkyPorn #Sky #sun #CloudPorn #Sunset #InstaSky
  • Day 12. Street Style #Fashion #Swagger #InstaFashion #StreetWear #YayArea
  • Day 13. Creatures #Animals #Pets #InstaPets #CatsOfIntagram
  • Day 14. Autumn #InstaFall #Autumn
  • Day 15. Romance  #Hot #LoveHim #LoveHer
  • Day 16. Outfit of the Day #OOTD #Fashion #InstaFashion #Model #Style
  • Day 17. Signs #Urban #Spiritual
  • Day 18. Portrait of SFEtsy #Friends #Girls #MyLife #SFEtsyPals #SFPeeps
  • Day 19. Product/Shop Integration #WorkDay #IMadeThis #ShopEtsy #ShopLocal
  • Day 20. Love Chevrons #CreativeGram #Style #GimmieGimmie
  • Day 21. Landscape #Nature #Beach #Scenery #NaturePorn
  • Day 22. Octoberfest #Beer #Celebrate #GimmieGimmie #YayArea #510 #415
  • Day 23. Urbanite #SF #SanFrancisco #WestCoast #StreetPhotography #YayArea #510 #415
  • Day 24. Costumes #InstaLove #Boo #TBT #Halloween #ThrowBackThursday  
  • Day 25. InstaVideo #InstaLove #MobileArt #Gadgets #Nerdy #Geek #InstaVideo
  • Day 26. Inspiration #Reflection #InstaLive #Wisdom
  • Day 27. Awesome People/Person  #MyBaby #Kids #MyLife #MyLove #MyFamily
  • Day 28. Circle #Shapes #CreativeGram #Style
  • Day 29. Foodie Moment #FoodPorn #GetInMyBelly #Yummy #Foodgasm
  • Day 30. Monsters #Halloween  #Boo  #OCT2013
  • Day 31. Halloween in The City #Art #WestCoast #StreetPhotography #StreetArtistry #Halloween #Masked

Lisa Spinella - Tickle And Smash
Social Media Liaison
 
Opportunity: Meet Up - Recommended But Not Mandatory
People who want to prep for the contest and want tips on learning how to use Instagram, getting followers, and have fun in person should attend Mission Meet Up on  September 18th

Meet Up Info:
https://facebook.com/events/201201246719799 
hosted by Deb Stayer @bluehour23



Pinterest: - Recommended But Not Mandatory
Amanda Hyun - MsAmandaJayne
Tweet Chat Host /Social Media
Once you sign up for the contest and if you have a Pinterest account you will get permissions on our team's SFETSY Pinterest board to post any or all of your Instagram images or videos if you want  here -----> http://pinterest.com/sfetsy/instasfetsy-31-days-of-october/
Don't forget to use the hashtag #InstaSFetsy in the description.

Tweet Chats! - Recommended But Not Mandatory
Day Chat - September 17 - Topic: Instagram 10 AM
Night Chat - September 17 - Topic: Instagram  8 PM
Day Chat - September 24 - Topic: InstaShow&Tell 10AM
Night Chat - September 24 - Topic: InstaShow&Tell 8PM

Friday, November 2, 2012

Healing Embrace - Altar for Dia de los Muertos - UPDATE


Hey Folks - Breaking news!

Martha Rodriguez's (estudiomartita) Day of the Dead altar, which was featured on the blog a few weeks ago, is being featured by KQED 88.5 Radio. It's a commentary report with Martha discussing the altar she built, "Healing Embrace" - currently on exhibit at SOMArts "Calling on the Spirits to Face the Future".

The commentary airs today at 4:30pm and 6:30pm. Or, you can listen live here.


Kudos, Martha! We're so proud of you!

photo by Cynthia Kiki Wallis


If you're an Etsy seller in the San Francisco Bay Area, contact Katy or Steph about joining SFEtsy!

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Treasury Team Presents: First Chill


Let's create treasuries celebrating the feeling of the first snow, or in our Bay Area sense, that first scent of autumn on a chilly morning.  Please share your favorite snow and wintery memories and ideas in the comments so we can get to know each other better.  Think cozy vintage, outdoor scenes, coming in for a hot drink, tailgating, and autumn dates... Please include at least 4 SF Etsy team members and tag your treasury "sfetsy team treasury" so we can find each other.  Share via your social media and message your featured sellers within Etsy too. 

Our Alter Ego treasuries shared your ideas for Halloween~ Thanks to Diana of Fits Your Fancy, Irina of Picture in a Dream, Charlene of Mindful Presents, Joanne from Hunting Dragons, Pebble and Fire, Straight Razors and Parasols, and Lisa of Tickle and Smash for creating Halloween treasuries featuring SF Etsy team members!  You generated over 1200 views and comments for our team!

Charlene's Treasury is this theme's winner!  She is also giving 50% off in her shop with the coupon code: EXOTICHALLOWEEN50, one of her amazing hats and headpieces might be just the thing to polish off your costume!

'Hallowed San Francisco Treats and Tricks' by charlenefrischer

A varied and fun collection of items from San Francisco Etsians to make you smile.


$35.00

$695.00

$79.00

$36.00

$50.00

$13.00

$17.00

$94.00

$21.00

$35.00

$50.00

$40.00

$10.00

$15.00

$13.00

If you have questions about treasury making or need help, please email me at evenhoward @ gmail .com.

~Even




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