Renegade Austin announces it's artists!

And Dowdy Studio and Pamela Michelle are both excited to be a part of the first ever Renegade Austin.

Happy Dance!

Check out all the vendors here.

Funky Find's Spring Fling is almost here!

Dowdy Studio and Pamela Michelle will be selling our goodies at the Funky Find's Spring Fling on March 13th in Funky Town!

Come visit us and over 100 other artists.

Spring Bash: applications are open!

Calling all Artists, Designers, and Crafters

Deadline is March 5th, 2010

Etsy Dallas, the original local craft collective, will offer up quality handmade goods from over 50 local artists and designers on Saturday, May 1st from 11am-5pm. In the spirit of supporting the local handmade movement, the Bash will be held at South Side on Lamar (1409 South Lamar St.) a local historic gem in the heart of The Cedars neighborhood just south of downtown.

Along with hand-picked locally-made goods, the Bash will offer up live DJ music, free charity raffle, photo booth, DIY crafts, and 50 free goody bags stuffed with top quality handmade swag. Admission is free. Sponsorship packages available on our web site. Come on out to the Bash - a hip, modern craft event full of shopping, music, and handmade good times. Think of it as a celebration - not just your typical craft show!

Artist applications are now being accepted now through March 5th. Please click here for more info about how to become a Spring Bash 2010 artist.

The Spring Bash loves it's sponsors. If you have a business that would like to sponsor the Spring Bash, please click here for more information.

My life in pictures

I haven't had much time to write about my adventures lately due to my hectic holiday schedule, so I present to you a bunch of pictures for you to enjoy. This should explain my happenings and whereabouts for the past month errrr so. Oh yah, And I'm totally not going in order because Blogger is terrible at rearranging pictures.

November: The Girlie Show rocked! It was in early November in Oklahoma City. This was my second year to participate as an artist, and I do hope it'll not be my last. LOVE THE GIRLIE SHOW!

August: At some point in August we participated in a Party like a Pirate street festival in the West End, Dallas. It was a beautiful day for pirates and artists.

December: On our way to San Francisco to participate in Renegade Craft Fair. Dylan looks angry. But he's not. Just tired. This was about 20 hours into our road trip.

The drive was beautiful!

We enjoyed a night in El Paso, TX


Our booth at Renegade Craft Fair!!!!

We got iced/snowed in on our way back to Dallas. It was Christmas Eve and we were stuck in Abilene, TX for the night. We were literally 2 hours away from hearty home cooked meals and family, then this happened.

September: Etsy Dallas celebrated it's 2nd birthday this year. We celebrated with cupcakes and friends and good times.

Maybe September too: I showed my artwork at the Coffee Haus Downtown in Arlington, TX. They have the yummiest vanilla latte I have ever tasted. For reals!

Dylan proposed in November! weeeeeee! We are now working our way through the wedding planning. Fun! I'm so excited to be marrying my best friend and the greatest boy I have ever known.

We went venue hunting right when we got home from our trip to San Francisco. We were so lucky to find this awesome converted water filter building for our wedding. It's going to rock!


November: My friend, Karmacrochet, made me a bad assed knitted scarf that I sewed some of my handmade buttons. I LOVE this.

It's been busy crazy time over here. Now time for a nap. I like to take inspiration from Dylan and Lulu's little cuddle fest on the couch. MY TURN!

The Dallas Flea this Saturday

Dowdy Studio and I will be at the Dallas Flea this Saturday selling our artwork, hanging out with other cool artists and having fun. Come join us.

A preview of what you'll see at the Flea:

Sketchy Owl tee by Dowdy Studio

Gray Birdie by Pamela Michelle

Peacock Ring by Pamela Michelle

and much much more. See you there!

2nd Annual Jingle Bash - Coming up!

Make your way to the Sons of Hermann Hall on November 21, and shop from over 50 hand-picked artists, designers and crafters selling their modern handmade goods. Dowdy Studio and Pamela Michelle will both be there selling our shirts, jewelry and art.

On hand will be art pendant necklaces, vintage-inspired décor, screenprinted tees, modern handbags, vinyl record jewelry, hip crocheted winter-wear, felted necklaces, and soap in the shape of dentures. (No, we aren't joking.)

When you're done shopping, belly up to the bar for a beer, great home cooked food, and a game of pool. Or grab your brewski and head back out for a second round of shopping.

Artist booths will fill the Hall upstairs in the ballroom and downstairs in the bowling alley and board room. Enjoy live music and DJ tunes throughout the Hall to keep you rockin' and shoppin' all day long.

Cross everyone off your gift list this year at the 2nd Annual Jingle Bash and make it a handmade holiday!

When: Saturday, November 21st
Time: 1pm-7pm
Where: Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St.
Parking: lot and street/meter
Click here for a map
Family-Friendly . Bring CASH
Other things to do in Deep Ellum

(via www.etsydallas.com)

We Bash artists are getting really excited as the much-anticipated Jingle Bash nears. We're so excited that some of us have to occasionally put down our scissors, paint brushes, pliers, and hooks to do a little happy dance. Lemme tell ya, we love to happy dance.

In fact, we're so thrilled about the Jingle Bash that we want to offer you a chance to join us in our collective happy dancing by offering a chance to win some awesome prizes in the form of Bash Bucks. Yep, Bash Bucks are like gift certificates you'll pick up the day of the Jingle Bash - and you can spend them at ANY participating artisit's booth during the Bash. You can't go wrong.

You can win by commenting on the Etsy Dallas blog post or tweeting the Jingle Bash.

MORE INFO ON THE CONTEST HERE

[Reposted from the Etsy Dallas blog.]

Much fun this weekend!

Okay folks, grab your friends and head out to two super fun handmade shopping events. I'll be in two places at once this weekend. So whether you're in Dallas or Oklahoma City, you will not be without some Pamela Michelle.

The Girlie Show - Oklahoma City, OK
The Girlie Show is art, creativity, craftsmanship and funk. Hand-designed … sometimes refined … and all by chicks. It’s not stuffy like an art show or fluffy like a craft show. Think less haute, more hot. Guys, girls, good times. And this year is rockin’ number six.

Hope to see ya there! This year i'll be rock'n it with all my Dallas gals: Cut Out and Collect, Tara to the T, Enju, Texas Tarts, Superchica and Free Lisa. And also a very sweet jewelry designer, Ornamental Things form Austin, TX

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
NOON TO 5 P.M.

FARMER’S PUBLIC MARKET BUILDING
311 S. KLEIN, OKC

Bee Things Yard Sale - Dallas, TX
Bee Things is hosting a very artsy yard sale. Come enjoy some early holiday shopping right in the coziness of the Bee Things home. There will be snacks, prizes and some good old fashion hanging out and having fun with friends in the yard. I'll have small but awesome collection of my handmade necklaces for sale, along with Bee Things' hand printed artwork, Paperfingers' art prints and some sweet wood artwork from Noshii . Stop by, Say hi, and stay a while for some good times.

saturday, november 7th
10am - 3pm
8147 San Leandro Drive
Dallas, TX 75218

Trick or Eat

Happy Halloween from Dowdy Studio and Pamela Michelle!
Be careful trick or treating out there. Some houses might wanna eat you. Chomp!