Feeling Lucky?

Dinner Time Chimes is hosting a Rafflecopter giveaway on their Facebook page for a family (4) of their owls this week!

Find the giveaway tab on their page or go straight to the giveaway:   https://www.facebook.com/#!/DinnerTimeChimes/app_228910107186452

Yelp - Exclusive Discounts at Local Etsy Stores

In partnership with Yelp and their Yelp Shop Local Pledge, select NC Triangle shops are offering exclusive discounts this week.  The Cyber Specials are available through Sunday, December 9, 2012. 










You will find deals from these team members....

DINNER TIME CHIMES http://dinnertimechimes.…

SEW ABC http://www.sewabc.etsy.c…

BROOKS BOUTIQUE http://www.brooksboutiqu…

FANNIE MOORING http://www.etsy.com/shop…

MC LEOD HAND CRAFT GIFTS http://mcleodhandcraftgi…

KARESS KRAFTERS http://www.ccrafters.ets…

INDIGO ARTS http://indigoarts.etsy.c…

INDIGO ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY http://indigoartsphotos.…

THREE PONDS VINTAGE http://www.etsy.com/shop…

LITTLE DETAILS NC http://LittleDetailsNC.e…

LUCY 2S http://www.etsy.com/shop…

SPLIT INFINITY JEWELRY http://www.etsy.com/shop…

MUDDY HEART POTTERY http://www.muddyheartpot…

WARLOP'S WOOLIES http://www.warlopswoolie…

IS MIGHTIER http://www.etsy.com/shop…

STREET SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPHY http://www.etsy.com/shop…

Handmade Happenings - April 1-3, 2011

No foolin'!  Downtown Raleigh is the place to be tonight for great First Friday events!  Saturday, celebrate the re-return of Spring with the opening of local farmers markets. The market in Erwin is having a special festival day, and it's a just short drive from the Triangle. Hope to see you there!

Friday, April 1
First Friday - Raleigh

Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene.  Enjoy a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, retail, restaurants and alternative art venues!
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 6:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)

Sellers to look for: 
Metamorphosis and Lucky Accessories are having a grand opening for their new studio space with drawings for two $50 gift certificates. One entry for attending, additional entries for each $20 you spend. The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

OldBroomStreet, LaTeDaJewels and Liv'nGood Jewelry will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington.  Local Art!  Local Beer! And more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop & the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, April 2
Farmers Market Day - Erwin
This event is in celebration of supporting local artisans!  There will be over thirty craft and food artisan booth, farming theme photoshoot, drawing for a wagon full of goodies, cooperative extension will be passing out flyers for upcoming canning classes, Lowe's has donated seeds for aspiring little farmers to plant and take home to their garden, cornhole games with prizes for our youth.  Please come to downtown Erwin and support local farmers, artists, and crafters on the first Saturday in April!
Where:  Indigo Room (121 East H Street, Suite 101 - downtown Erwin), adjacent outdoor sidewalks, and downtown's grassy area
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: DinnerTimeChimes, BuffaloGalsSoap
More info: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=140779869319588

Cary Downtown Farmers Market
The Cary Downtown Farmers Market features only items grown or produced by the vendor within a 100-mile radius of the market.  Let us be your first stop for locally grown vegetables and fruit, pasture-raised meats, eggs, honey, cut flowers, landscape plants, crafts, pottery, jewelry, home-made jams, jellies, sauces and baked goods.
Where: Chatham Square Shopping Center, 744 East Chatham Street, Cary NC
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet (aka Bourdeaux Lane Studio)
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/
(Also, OldBroomStreet will be at the weekday market every Tuesday 3-6 pm throughout the season! )


We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello. Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities this spring!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - November 5-7, 2010

It's the first weekend of November, so that means First Friday festivities in Downtown Raleigh, plus several opportunities to get a jump start on your handmade holiday shopping in Cary, Apex and Winston-Salem! See you there!

Friday, November 5
First Friday - Downtown Raleigh
Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene.  Enjoy a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, retail, restaurants and alternative art venues!
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 6:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Sellers to look for:  OldBroomStreet will be one of several artists outside The Morning Times Cafe & Gallery at 10 E. Hargett Street. (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
metamorphosis will be in her new studio, still in the Carter Building now at 14 Glenwood Ave, Suite 18-A, on the 2nd floor. (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, November 6
Craft Fair at the Western Wake Farmer's Market - Cary
A great variety of art, including pottery, jewelry, hand-knitted accessories, holiday decor and gifts, baskets, natural soaps, lotions and cleaning products, children's clothing, hair bows, birdhouses, glassware and stoneware, woodworking and more!
Where: Carpenter Village Marketplace, 1225 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary (between Davis Drive and Hwy 55)
When: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Seller to look for: BeyondWords12, ShoreDebris
More info: http://www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org/

Holiday Craft Fair at St. Andrew the Apostle Church - Apex
Our 43 exhibitors are anxious to "show off" their talents! Gift Cards to various establishments will be raffled off throughout the day. All attendees will receive a free raffle ticket. You need not be present to win. Our "delicious soup" will again be on our lunch menu!
Where: 3008 Old Raleigh Road, Apex
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.saintandrew.org/

Fall Bazaar at Olivet Moravian Church - Winston-Salem
Crafts, Vendors, Baked Goods, Moravian Chicken Pie, Country Store, and a bunch more!
Where: Olivet Moravian Church, 2205 Olivet Church Road, Winston-Salem
When: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sellers to look for: DinnerTimeChimes
More info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165067836854699&index=1

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, please send the information about the show to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - September 16-19, 2010

Both Raleigh and Durham are hosting fantastic arts events this weekend! The festivities begin tonight in downtown Raleigh, so there's plenty to do, see, hear and enjoy.  See you there! 

Thursday - Sunday, September 16-19
5th Annual SPARKcon
A “creative potluck” of SPARKs or creative themes such as art, music, film, fashion, food and more, organized by local individuals to display local talent and connect disparate creative scenes. This festival is made up of more than 16 different events over the 4 days -- check the schedule to find the "SPARKS" you won't want to miss!
* Look for NC Triangle team members at bazaarSPARK:
Where: City Plaza, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm;  Sunday - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Joannas Photography, metamorphosis, Mutant Angel
* Donata of OldBroomStreet will be reading in the poetrySPARK at Isaac Hunter's Oak City Tavern, 112 Fayetteville Street, on Saturday - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  (Our team members are multi-talented! ;)
More info: http://www.sparkcon.com/

Saturday & Sunday, September 18-19
37th Annual Centerfest Arts Festival
124 juried visual artists from 11 states showcase and sell their original, handcrafted work in clay, drawing, fibers, glass, painting, photography, printmaking, wood, jewelry, mixed media, and sculpture.  Music, dance and entertainment on 3 stages, Hands-on art in the Creative Kids-Zone, fun festival foods, and more!
Where: Foster Street at Durham Central Park, Historic Downtown Durham
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm;  Sunday - Noon - 6:00 pm
Seller to look for: Gilded Lily Glass
More info: http://centerfest.durhamarts.org/


And if you're feeling like a road trip...
Saturday, September 18
Rock the Block with Chris Paul- Winston-Salem
An end of summer street party!  The Benton Convention Center will host a craft show with more than 30 local & regional artists, while outside along Fourth, Marshall, and Fifth Streets, Rock the Block will offer free music on four stages, a free BMX Bike show, a ticketed ($5) wine tasting festival,  food and merchandise vendor, and NBA star Chris Paul.
Where: Downtown Winston-Salem (map)
When: Craft show - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm (Performances continue until 11:00 pm)
Sellers to look for: Dinner Time Chimes, Buffalo Gals Soap
More info: http://www.rocktheblockws.com/

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello.  Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities throughout the fall!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

NC Conservation Network: Auction Starts Today!

Holiday season is nearly upon us, and you may soon be looking for the perfect gift for friends and family. Or maybe you'd just like to find a good deal on a little something for yourself.

We've got more than 200 sustainable gifts, unique experiences, and trips near and far. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it by visiting nccn.cmarket.com.

The starting bid for most items is half of their retail value, so we've got some great deals. Here are a few of the items you can bid on:

many ways to Go Green!;
beautiful necklaces, bracelets, and earrings;
trips across North Carolina and travel further away;
yoga, massage, reiki and other ways to improve your health and well-being;
and much much more!

P.S. Be sure to check out the items donated by NCTriangle team member OrangeCatArt and DinnerTimeChimes!

Giveaways

DinnerTimeChimes has teamed up with her mom to offer a giveaway on "Things Moms Like"

WhimsyPics' giveaway on Twitter is still happening too!

Good luck!

Road Trip to Winston-Salem

DinnerTimeChimes will be back in the Winston-Salem area for another craft show this weekend (Saturday October 17th). She will be joining other talented artists at Confluence Coffee’s Fall Festival from 11 am-3 pm. Bring the family and the kids... have some fun, take home a pumpkin and some holiday gifts too!

Road Trip to Winston-Salem

A short road trip to the piedmont area of North Carolina this weekend will give you the chance to shop with a variety of talented artists.

DinnerTimeChimes will be participating in the Cricket's Nest Fall Festival in Winston-Salem this Saturday, 9 am - 3 pm in South Fork Park. The show is usually the last Saturday in September, but last weekend's rain pushed it to October this year.

Road Trip to Winston-Salem

A short road trip to the piedmont area of North Carolina this weekend will give you the chance to shop with a variety of talented artists.

OrangeCatArt and Loriola will be participating in the Historic West End ARTSfest in Winston-Salem this Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm in Grace Court Park .

DinnerTimeChimes will be participating in the Cricket's Nest Fall Festival in Winston-Salem this Saturday, 9 am - 3 pm in South Fork Park.

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July from the NCTriangle team!

In honor of the holiday weekend,
below are a few patriotic items created by team members....

Patriotic Stained Glass Suncatcher with a Lucky Charm, by LynnsCrafts

God Bless the USA Windchime, by DinnerTimeChimes

American Flag Notecard Set, by orangecatart

Note: These patriotic items were submitted for this blog post
in response to our forum on Etsy.

Mother's Day Giveaway

Five NCTriangle shops have donated items to create this sweet little box of gifts that they're giving away to you! You could keep for yourself, but I bet you'll want to share with your mom!

Here's the details of the five gifts (total value is $60+) that you'll receive if you're the lucky winner...

* Cross Stitch Travel Tissue holder by Lynns Crafts

* Tulip Trio- Fine Art Print by JoannasPhotography

* Springtime Notecards by OrangeCatArt

* Abalone and Sea Soap by Karen's Soaps

* Grannie's Desserts are the Best (Wind Chime) by DinnerTimeChimes

How To Enter: Go to one of the above shops and tell us what item in that shop your mom would love.

{THIS IS MANDATORY TO ENTER AS IS INCLUDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS}

Extra Entries: Please leave in separate comments

Visit the other above shops and tell us what item in that shop your mom would love (4 extra entries)

Blog about this giveaway (1 extra entry)

Follow the team blog (1 extra entry)

Post link to your blog post about this contest (1 extra entry)

Purchase from any participating shop (5 extra entries, per purchase)

Contest ends May 8th, 2009 12pm EST

Fine Print:
- Your comment must contain your email address (or it must be shown in your Blogger profile)
- Contest winner will be chosen by random drawing
- The winner will be contacted by email. If the winner does not respond within 3 days then a second winner will be chosen.
- Anyone, including NCTriangle Street Team members, can participate!

Vote in Storque Poll

NCTriangle member, DinnerTimeChimes has their eco-friendly bird houses made from boots and cooking pots included in the Etsy Storque's Poll: Eco-friendly Items for a Better World.

Come take a look at just a few of the eco-friendly items on Etsy and cast your vote for your favorite!

Giveaway!

Head over to Etsy It Up and enter to win a pair of fork easels and recipe cards from NCTriangle team member, DinnerTimeChimes!

Good luck!

We have a winner! (Monthly Challenge #6 - Northern Light)

Congratulations to Jen of PoleStar for winning Monthly Challenge #6! We had more votes this month than ever before and the Aurora Borealis Necklace was a huge hit with the voters.

About PoleStar (from the shop profile):
"I create jewelry, because it is a fun, instant- gratification, creative outlet. I would wear each piece I make with pride, and I want you to feel that way as well. I order most of my supplies from other Etsians, and my foundation is craftsmanship spun with beauty and charm. I create luxury jewelry and fun vintage inspired pieces with a modern twist. Each piece is hand crafted by me. Pieces that say "hand hammered metal" in the descriptions are hand made by fellow Etsian artisans from whom I order supplies as well as my own creations. I love making little bits of beauty for people to enjoy day to day at a very inexpensive price. I really like to use different textures and a variety of colors. Lately I love contrasting metals, and varying textures."

Jen will receive a fork easel which was graciously donated by Erin of Dinner Time Chimes. She will also have the honor of choosing the theme for Monthly Challenge #7! Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of the next challenge.

Winter "How-To"

Another "how to" project for our readers... Snowmen! These snowboys (and snowgirls) are perfect as Christmas tree ornaments, present toppers, or even a little something extra to keep you smiling through out the winter months.

Round up!
First things first, collect the following supplies…
+ blown light bulb
+ felt scraps
+ buttons and/or beads
+ embroidery floss, yarn and/or thread (and needle)
+ scissors
+ paint (white, black, orange)
+ paint brushes
+ fabric glue

Stay warm with a Toboggan!
Create a tube by sewing together various felt scraps together. The stitches will be seen, but it’s not important to keep the stitches neat (it adds to the handmade nature of the craft).
As you piece the scraps together, measure them against the circumference of the light bulb for a snug fit. The goal is a tube which is twice as tall as the silver base of the light bulb.
If you’d like your snowman to be dressed to impress, you can add an extra snippet of felt, bead, or button to the front of what will soon be the front of the toboggan.
Put the finished tube on the light bulb and pull down to fully cover the silver base. Using a piece of embroidery floss, tie the tube closed just above the base.
Clip the felt at the top to create fringe and a fluffy top to the toboggan that you’ve just created.

Snuggle up with a Scarf!
Cut a strip of felt that is approximately ½” wide by 8” long (you can also piece together felt to these measurements, if your scraps are smaller which will create a patchwork look).
Wrap the strip of felt around the “neck” of the bulb. Hold the scarf together where it over laps and remove from the bulb.
Sew the scarf together at the overlap point. You can also add a little pizzazz by adding an extra snippet of felt, bead, or button.
Clip the ends to create tiny fringe.
If you’re comfortable with the blanket stitch, you can add that stitch along the edges of the scarf that you’ve just created.

Note: Any size light bulb will work; you’ll just need to adjust the “clothes” to fit your light bulb.

Feeling girlie?
Gather up some embroidery or yarn scraps in the hair color of your choice.
Tie a knot at one end, then braid to the desired length and end with a knot of colored embroidery floss.
Repeat for the other pigtail.
Ready, set… paint snow!
Paint the light bulb white (usually takes 2 coats).
Wait for it to dry. Helpful hint: you can tie a string around the light’s base and hang it up to dry.

Get bundled up!
Pull the scarf over the bulb’s socket.
Place fabric glue onto the underside the scarf and hold in place until it dries.
Put a small amount of glue on the socket and put on the toboggan—be sure to align the front of the hat with the scarf.
Finishing Touches!
Paint black dots for eyes, mouth, buttons…then a orange carrot nose.


Sit back and admire your latest creation!

Tutorial Submitted by DinnerTimeChimes

Day #4 MEGA Giveaway Winner

As many of you know, The NCTriangle Street Team hosted a MEGAgiveaway the beginning of December.

Day #3's giveaway was hosted by DinnerTimeChimes, who create an assortment of eco-friendly gifts which are perfect for all occassions.

Brittany of California was the lucky winner of the fork easel and eco-friendly stationary!

A special thanks to DinnerTimeChimes for hosting the giveaway! If you're a member of the NCTriangle Etsy team and are interested in hosting an upcoming giveaway on the blog, stop by the forums for more information.

Mega GIveaway Day 4: DinnerTimeChimes

It's on to day #4 of NCTriangle Etsy team's MEGAgiveaways!

If this is the first day that you're joining in on the exciting giveaways, be sure to browse the older posts on this blog and enter the previous MEGAgiveaways. Plus, make yourself a note to come back each and every day this week to learn about the lastest giveaways sponsored by just a few of the fabulous shops on the NCTriangle Etsy Street team!

Today's NCTriangle Etsy Street Team giveaway is sponsored by DinnerTimeChimes.

The team behind DinnerTimeChimes creates an assortment of eco-friendly gifts which are perfect for all occassions.
They purchase silverplated silverware purchased at local markets and then transform it into windchimes, fork easels and more. The chimes make a wonderful tune, which you can even hear on your computer!
Other projects include lots of RECYCLING too... work boots & cooking pots, blown light bulbs... and last but not least, boxes & junk mail.

Prize: These unwanted junk mail security envelopes were given a makeover by revealing their inner beauty, literally! The inside of the new envelopes are adorned with magazine pages for a little extra appeal. Equipped with blank address labels. Seal with tape or lick and tuck the flap inside.
A set of seven (7) "green" envelopes with card stock insert for your message. $10.00 value.
And their most popular item this year... a fork easel, which is perfect for holiday notes, recipes, business cards, etc. $7.00 value.

That's a prize package worth a total of $17.00. Shipping will also be included.

Spread the "green" message by using these
100% recycled envelopes
to show how easy it is to be eco-friendly.

Who Can Enter: US and Canada entrants only. You do NOT need an"Etsy" account to enter.

Deadline: The give away runs from December 4th to December 11th. The winner will be announced here the following day.

How to Enter: Visit DinnerTimeChimes' Etsy shop. Pick out your favorite item.

Come back here and leave a comment about your favorite item in her shop.

Be sure to include your email address in your comment too!

Eager to win? Earn up to 2 extra entries!

Here's how:
1. Publish a post on your blog about this give away
2. Make a purchase from DinnerTimeChimes!
Leave an extra comment to let us know that you earned extra entries with a link to your blog post or Etsy transaction.

Fine Print:
- Your comment must contain your email address
- Contest winner will be chosen by random drawing
- The winner will be contacted by email. If the winner does not respond within 3 days then a second winner will be chosen.
- NCTriangle Street Team members can participate!

"My NCTriangle Christmas Gifts" by Lynnscrafts

Since joining the NCTriangle team I had wanted to put together some hand made Christmas
sets from the team. I am on my way and thought I would share it with you.

First I needed something to hold the items and I found Carolinaweaver when I saw her article on the blog. I purchased some hand made baskets from her, 8 in total.
Now to fill them I purchased from karenssoaps some of her wonderful foaming hand soap.
The picture shows "A Day at the Beach" and it is a wonderful scent. I also purchased the same
scent in her sample bar of soap and an cherry vanilla lip balm.
Some wonderful bulb ornaments came next from DinnerTimeChimes, this goes well with
the basket.
For my daughter who knits I purchased some stitch markers from Worldofmyowndesigns -aka-
craftsbyalice.
On the way is some hand lotion from HelloCrafty.
Baskets are getting full but I am always looking for more small items to fill them, have a lot
to fill. So don’t be surprised if you see me sneaking around all your shops.
Thanks for letting me share,
Lynnscrafts

--If you'd like to share your NCTriangle shopping fun, craft show experiences or other handmade goodness contact us... we'd love for you to share!

NC Conservation Network Holiday Auction

WHO: NC Conservation Network

WHAT: 2008 Holiday Auction


WHEN: Now through Friday, November 21st (so anything you buy will be in your hands in time for holiday gift giving!)


WHERE: Online


WHY: The NC Conservation Network is auctioning off a number of fun and unique items to raise money for their organization.


Look for items contributed by NCTriangle members, OrangeCatArt and DinnerTimeChimes!