Win a Gift Basket from ETC!!

So we mentioned the Variety Boxes are up from Etsy Team Columbus, right?!

How would you like to win a small collection from this art savvy group?

In the season of giving we would like to offer a raffle prize! Oh yah, that's right!
All you have to do is help spread the word about
Etsy team Columbus!

That's it!

What you need to do is 3 out of 4 things below:

1. blog about ETC and the variety boxes! leave link in comments
2. spread the word via facebook or twitter! leave link in comments
3. make a purchase from one of the ETC members!
4. sign up to receive our blog by email!

You MUST come back and leave a comment with the links to what you
did and your favorite ETC artist!!

We are excited to share, so sign up soon!

Winner will be announced December 16th!!

The winner will receive it by Dec 21st!

Just in time to share the wealth (if you choose too)!

GOOD LUCK!!

MEMBER trunk show AND giveaway!

On Wednesday, August 26, 2009 there will be a raffle drawing with proceeds going to Oakstone Academy in Columbus, Ohio at the Market at Serendip/Etsy Team Columbus Artists trunk show. (7 to 9pm) You may purchase one ticket for $1 or five tickets for $4.

If you RSVP by August 20th to hevvindesigns@yahoo.com with your e-mail address, you will receive a free chance to win. A purchase that evening will win you two tickets. Bring a friend and you will get another ticket for that.

You must be present to win at the 8:30 PM drawings. You could win a beautiful hand crafted bracelet and earring set donated by Adornments by Karla or a handsome Block O stained glass decorative window donated by German Village Art and Antiques.

SIX of our team members will be featured the night of the show. Refreshments will be served, mingling will occur and a great cause will benefit :-) Mark your calendars now.

A picture of one of the raffle prizes is provided for your perusal. Links to the six trunk show artists appear below. Check them out. Thanks and hope to see you there!

http://hevvindesigns.etsy.com/

http://tscrapper.etsy.com/

http://imasmartypants.etsy.com/

http://adornmentsbykarla.etsy.com/

http://aressa.etsy.com

http://crazycraftnladies.etsy.com

Countdown to the Eco Chic Craftacular

Just twelve days! TWELVE DAYS!!! Members of Etsy Team Columbus are very excited and proud of the upcoming Eco Chic Craftacular at the Whetstone Community Center on May 16 & 17. Many hours of planning and marketing have gone into this event. With over 50 vendors, live music and delicous food...we feel this will be an unforgetable gathering.

Did you know there will also be FREE workshops going on the entire weekend? Be sure to stop by our information table in the Community Center lobby (beginning the 16th) to pick up a schedule/map for more info. Topics being offered include: rain water harvesting, composting basics, bike maintenance 101, keeping our rivers clean, etc.

Each of the artists and crafters appearing at the Craftacular has been asked to include or incorporate eco-friendly elements in a portion of their wares. You might see canvases colored with soy based paints, creations from recycled or sustainable materials, vintage goods and found/repurposed objects.

In additon to all the above, there will be a daily swag bag giveaway. Be among the first 50 guests to arrive each morning to get your hands on some fab freebies. Here is a list of the possible swag contents in YOUR bag: bubble rings, fabric wallets, postcards, magnets, buttons/pins, coffee cozies, coupons, gift tags, coasters, patches, erasers, notepads, stickers, ACEOs, recycleable bags, honey (yes honey) and more!

Raffle tickets will also be sold during the Craftacular for $1 each or 6 for $5. If you are a winner, you might end up taking home any of these prizes: original paintings, handbound journal, dyed fabric/textile art, denim purse, leather "snail" business card holder, embroidered tshirts, fabric totes, goats milk soap & candle, plushies or jewelry.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate creativity and caring for our planet. The support you show these artists is always appreciated and goes a long way towards stimulating the local economy and small businesses.

Many thanks readers and please help us spread the word----let the countdown to all this FABULOUSNESS continue...