Happy Fun in my Etsy Shop

Don't ya miss out on these goodies. Click here to visit my shop. 

Woo Hoo! Front Page Treasury!

Wee! I made a Treasury on Etsy.com and they picked it to be on the front page today. Check out two of my favorite shops up there. Dowdy Studio and Shop Shop Designs.

Photo Shoot'n Away

Dylan and I spent this past Monday photographing some of his new tees for DowdyStudio. Since the budget is low and we can't afford to pay super high fashion models, we use our available resources. Which means we act as models.

It's pretty fun, but not so glamorous as you might think. A day of photoshoot'n is tough work. We act as the model, photographer, lighting assistant and creative director all at once. Sometimes it can get a little silly with me (mainly) tripping over lighting cords and making ridiculous faces at the camera.

I took the liberty of posting some of the more unprofessional photos we took that day. The ones where we stepped a little outside of the model role and basically were making goofy faces. hehe. I'm sure we thought we were total hotties while shooting, but the film reveled something a bit more fun! yay!

New Art Necklaces!

I just put some lovely art necklaces in my shop. yay! I have lots more to put in there, so keep looking. www.pamelamichelle.etsy.com

Rings Finally!

Rings are finally in my shop! yay! click here to view all of them pretties.

Yay! Dallas Morning News!

Woo hoo! I was very excited to see this today! Thanks Dallas Morning News and Julie of Make! Yay! *****happy dance*****

Dallas Indie Experience - This Weekend

This Holiday Season We are Encouraging You to Think Global. Shop Local. Be Independent. The Dallas Indie Experience is One weekend, Many Events, all supporting your local artists, makers, designers, shop owners, merchants, and restaurants. So come out and try all the events, have a fun weekend and remember, support your local businesses and economy this holiday!

- The Dallas Indie Experience

Dates | 12/4 - 12/7

12/4/08

1st Thursday in the Bishop Arts District 5-10pm

12/5/08

Jingle Bells on Bishop - 6-10pm


Stand by Your Man - A tribute to Bonnie & Clyde - 6-10pm

12/6/08

8th Urban Street Bazaar 11am - 10pm

Jingle Bells on Bishop 6-10pm

Art Conspiracy 4 6:30pm

12/7/08

Deck the Halls 12-7pm

I made this Holiday Spotlight for Karma Crochet last night. It was posted on the Etsy Dallas Blog today. I'm really happy people like it. It was pretty easy considering the spotlighted items were in themselves very beautiful. I just created some uncomplimentary typography and pretty floral drawings to go with it.
Read the full posting here.

New Rings!

Come visit my new rings at the Urban Street Bazaar and the 2nd Annual Deck the Halls this weekend. I'll be posting some to my Etsy shop after this weekend, that is if there's any left. 

Yay! Featured in the Quick!

The DFW Quick did a little feature of some of us Etsy Dallas members! So cool! We're all very excited. Be sure you get your copy before next Thursday to frame on your wall.

They choose my little chubby owl necklace to feature. Too bad he's already gone to a good home (me sad). I'll have to work on making him some siblings for the Urban Street Bazaar and 2nd Annual Deck the Halls Show next weekend. See you there!

Pics from the Jingle Bash

OMG! The first Annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash was more than I could hope for! So many people came out to witness Etsy Dallas put on their first craft show party. Before the doors opened up, we had a thick line of antsy shoppers waiting to get in and get to the handmade holiday shopping. I can't wait to do this again next year!Nerd Bomber!

Backbone

Tefi Designs and Atom-In (the pregos)

Binge and Purge

Sugar Love H0ney

Cut Out and Collect

Pamela Michelle in a Funky Giveaway!

Now's your chance to get an unbelievable collection of hot Etsy Dallas items on Funky Finds.

To celebrate the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash, the Etsy Dallas group is sponsoring a Swag giveaway. You have the chance to win some awesome swag with a retail value of $270 pictured above! The Swag includes the following items donated by Etsy Dallas members.

Items included in the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash Swag Bag:

• Dowdy Studio: Original Owl silk screened tee (retail value, $25)
• Pamela Michelle: Art print (retail value, $35)
• Tefi Designs: Juicy Fruit Necklace (retail value, $32)
• Patti Haskins: Stuffed Drawing-Flying Dog (retail value, $20)
• Bijoujuju: ‘Treelightful’ polymer pendant (retail value, $11)
• Karma Crochet: Wool Headband in Red shades (retail value, $20)
• LolaFalk: The Lola Mini-Zip Pouch (retail value, $22.00)
• MiaMaria Designs: “Calavera” craft apron (retail value, $24)
• Michele Cook Designs: Copper & Blue bead earrings (retail value, $15)
• Cut Out & Collect: Japanese Linen Scooter Pouch (retail value, $15)
• Freeforged Jewelry: Ionic-Sterling silver molecule post earrings (retail value, $16)
• Starrydance: Lucky Cat necklace (retail value, $12.00)
• Designing-Diva: Pink Fused Glass Guitar Pendant (retail value, $25.00)

To enter: Go to www.funkyfinds.blogspot.com
Then, visit the Jingle Bash Vendor shops listed throughout the Etsy Dallas blog and choose something you think would be a great gift for someone on your holiday shopping list. Leave a comment THE FUNKY FIND'S POST noting the item you have chosen. A winner will be randomly selected & announced on Saturday, November 22. The winner must live in the continental U.S. and must provide a mailing address upon winning.

This Weekend! Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash!

Saturday, November 22nd, 3-10pm
Sons of Hermann Hall
3414 Elm St.
Dallas, TX

Ditch the malls this weekend and swing by the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash this Saturday for your best chance to find unique handmade gifts for your whole family and friends.

The first 50 shoppers of the day will receive a Jingle Bash Goody Bag filled with lovely handmade creations, coupons, and special offers! Each bag was specially printed for this event. Get one before they go!

There will be great music played by Nathan Jones and DJ Jappy X. Plan to stay a while, because MC BAMMER will be entertaining the crowds with fresh Karaoke from 8-10pm.

If you get there early you will also have a chance to make your own handmade creation at the Make-N-Take booth, run by a local Girl Scout Troop, on the main stage. This will put you in the spotlight, so show everyone your fabulous artistic inspired creations. Bring your non-perishable canned goods to help out for their canned food drive.

And how could I not mention all the amazing local artists and crafters that will be at the Jingle Bash with their exclusive handmade goods for sale. Don't miss an oppertunity for some great holiday shopping, fun and festivities!

What to do in Dallas this weekend?

Come visit Dowdy Studio, Tefi Designs and The Kessler Craftsman at the 2008 Oak Cliff Artisan's Fall Show in North Oak Cliff.

Dowdy Studio - Silk Screened TeesTefi Designs - Original Handmade JewelryThe Kessler Craftsman - Glass Wearables and Lamps

Shop for pottery, jewelry, glass art, photography, wearables, & more! This is a great excuse to get outta the house and get your early Holiday shopping done.
When: Saturday the 15th, 10am-5pm & Sunday the 16th, noon-5pm

Where: At the beautiful and historic Kidd Springs Park in north Oak Cliff

Address: 711 W. Canty (the first exit just off I-30 from downtown Dallas)
Click Here for a Map

New Painting!

This is my new fat owl! He's been eating waaaay too many little mouses. He'll work his way into my shop soon. Enjoy!

The Girlie Show Recap

If you missed the Girlie Show last weekend in Oklahoma City, you missed out big time. This was a two-day show, Friday night 8-12am and Saturday 12-5pm, and it rocked the whole time!

There were tons of amazing artists filling the 2nd floor of the Oklahoma City Public Farmer's Market. Also amazing yummy snacks to eat, great drinks, and really awesome music played all through the building.
They gave me a really nice booth space. It was more space than I'm usually used to working with, but I loved it. Now I'm spoiled.

I'll be doing another post later with all the goodies I bought at the show. I was so excited to take home my loot! yay!

Obligatory Cat Blog Posting

Oh yah, my baby Lulu is the cutest baby cakes ever. You love her don't you? I'll give her a hug for you. Meow!

Meet the Jingle Bash Vendors - Part Two

1. Lolafolk

2. DowdyStudio
3. Tefi Designs
4. Karma Crochet
5. Freeforged
6. The Carpenter Collection

7. Sugar Love Honey
8. Michelle Cook Designs
9. Going Coastal

10. Scribble Scrabble Pens

11. Modest Ambition
12. Scrapalooza
13. PinkFairyWand Creations
14. Knit Sisters
15. Ashley Hope
16. Mia Maria

Hanging the Jingle Bash Sign

Last weekend Dylan and I went up to the historic Sons of Hermann Hall to hang the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash Banner. It looks great! I love the sign and I can't wait for the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash!

Come see our beautiful sign in person at 3414 Elm St in Dallas at the Sons of Hermann Hall, and join us at the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash November 22nd 3-10pm.

Thanks to Brenda of B.Liscious for printing our awesome sign!

This Friday and Saturday!

Don't miss the Girlie Show in Oklahome City, OK this weekend. This will be the best shopping party you've ever been to.

Be sure to stop by my booth and say hello. Also swing by Enju, Tara to the T, Harrilu, and Free Lisa's booths for some killer Dallas goodies.

See ya there!

Meet the Jingle Bash Vendors - Part One

Want a sneak peak of all of talented vendors for the First Annual Jingle Bash? Well, here you go. Take a peek in their shops to see all the goodies they have to offer. See you at the Jingle Bash for a rock'n-shop'n good time! Saturday, November 22nd, 3-10pm at the Sons of Hermann Hall.

In order as they appear above:

1. The Kessler Craftsman

2. Backbone

3. Providence Pottery

4. Bijoujuju

5. Ashley Akers Jewelry

6. TP Design

7. Patti Haskins

8. Atom-In

9. Earth Essences

10. Squoog Design Studio

11. B.Liscious12. Binge&Purge

13. Starrydance

14. Jill Whitfill Pottery

15. Designs by Cathy

16. Designing Diva

from www.etsydallas.blogspot.com written by Pamela Michelle