Handmade Happenings - August 22-24, 2013

multicolor ice, lampwork glass necklace
by Isabel's Rose

This weekend marks the kick-off to the fall arts & crafts season with Lazy Daze events in Cary, but the fun starts tonight in Raleigh, at the Oak City 7 concert series. Plus several of our Triangle area artists are having sales in their Etsy shops. Have a great weekend!

Thursday, August 122

Oak City 7 - Raleigh

Raleigh's free summer concert series continues with performances by Toon & The Real Laww, Young Cardinals, The Roman Spring & more! Get there early to enjoy local food trucks and the artisan gallery!
Where: City Plaza, 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC
When: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://oakcity7.com/

Saturday, August 24
Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival - Cary
The largest arts and crafts festival of its kind in the Southeast with more than 350 artists! Plus arts demonstrations, live music, food, kids activities, and more!
Where: Academy and Chatham Streets, Downtown Cary, NC
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Flowerthyme, Gilded Lily Glass, Isabel's Rose (aka LORiOLA), Tracey Gurley Bath & Body, Val Glasser, Whispering Willow Soap
More info: http://www.townofcary.org/Page593.aspx

Lazy Daze Celebration - Cary
Once you have taken in Laze Daze, kick back & relax with a glass of wine, more art, music & delicious food at Unvined Wine Bar & Tapas! Performances by Bill Mann 9 am- 12 pm and Mean Mary James 12 pm - 4 pm.
Where: 201 W. Chatham Street #103, Cary Commons
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: unvinedcary.com/ 

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Afternoon Owl Designs - Summer sale! 20% off ALL ITEMS through August 31!
- Carolinagirlz2 - ANNIVERSARY SALE - Celebrate with us! 10% off any order with coupon code 10OFF - prior to September 1!
- Celia Currin Art - Buy TWO Get ONE Free RING Sale! See shop announcement for details!
- Orange Cat Art - 10% off our watercolor blanks & scraps! Great for ACEOs, tags, handmade paper & more! No coupon code needed.

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 summer & fall! 

(Members, if you have an event or sale coming up, send your information to Orange Cat Art to be included on the calendar!)

Handmade Happenings, April 26-28, 2013

North Carolina Native Hand Towel
by Piecefully Home

It looks like a beautiful weekend is in store for the Triangle, and we have two fun events to share. For those of you who enjoy a personal shopping experience, check out the Trunk Show at Noah's Nook in Goldsboro. If you're looking for something on a larger scale, Cary's 20th Annual Spring Daze Festival is for you. Either way, we know you'll find something unique! See you there! 

Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27
Trunk Show - Goldsboro
Enjoy refreshments, shop the store's selection of beautiful boutique children's wear, and find matching accessories from Lucy2s full spring and summer inventory for both kids & moms!
Where: Noah's Nook, 4744 US Highway 70 E, Goldsboro, NC 27534
When: Friday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artist to visit: Lucy2s Accessories 
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/473422616062235/

Saturday, April 27
20th Annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival - Cary
This festival is filled with wonderful arts and crafts, your favorite festival foods, community based civic groups handing out information on things you can get involved with, and entertainment.
Where: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to look for: Tracy Gurley Bath and Body, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Piecefully Home
More info: http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/festivals/springdaze.htm

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- JDFootloose - Mother's Day SAle ~ Coupon Code Momma for 15% off!
- Celia Currin Art - New customers save 15% with code: NEWCUSTOMER
- Flowerthyme - Mother's Day Sale! Discounts on multiple bouquets, up to 25% off! See shop announcement for details.
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning" 
- Orange Cat Art - 10% off our watercolor blanks & scraps! Great for ACEOs, tags, handmade paper & more! No coupon code needed.  

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 spring! 

(Members, if you have an event or sale coming up, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings, March 15-18, 2013

Victorian Style Blue-Gold Ribbon
from PricklyPaw Crafts

This weekend's events carry all the way into next week, with a studio open house in Raleigh on Monday! Plus several shop sales to get you ready for Easter, so you can buy local & handmade - even online!

Saturday, March 16
Wake Forest Farmers Market
Fresh-off-the-farm produce; pasture-raised beef, poultry, and pork; free-range eggs; honey, jams, and preserves; delicious baked goods; knits & fiber, and more!
Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 10:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: Tracey Gurley Bath & Body, Poppy & Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Monday, March 18
Shop Mondays - Raleigh
Local artists gather for a special Monday open house at Lil Sis Studios, in the south Glenwood area. 
Where: Lil Sis Studios, 508 St. Mary's St. Raleigh, NC
When: Noon - 8:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.annmarieprintart.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning"
- Precious Lamb Gifts - Easter Sale! Use coupon code EASTER2013 for 25% OFF your order
of $10 or more. 

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 spring! 

(Members, if you have an event or sale coming up, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings, December 7-9, 2012

Painted Wooden Cube - Photo/Recipe Holder
by Liz Moran

The beautiful weather continues this weekend, making easy to get out & enjoy all the great handmade shopping opportunities our area has to offer! Keep it local & handmade, Triangle!

Ongoing until December 22
The Holly Daze Shoppe - Cary
A "pop-up" style holiday market, featuring 15 different local artists. Hosted by the Town of Cary, which also sponsors the Lazy Daze Festival in August, so you know it will be a great collection of talented vendors!
Where: 120 East Chatham Street, Cary, NC
When: Monday-Friday - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Saturdays - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit Friday - Saturday, Dec. 7 -  8: Linda Searcy Jewelry 
Artist to visit Monday - Saturday, Dec. 10 - 15: Orange Cat Art 
More info: http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/holiday/heartofholidays.htm 

Saturday, December 8
Holiday Arts & Craft Party by Acorn to Oak Handmade - Raleigh
Our sister Etsy team Acorn to Oak Handmade is putting on a show at the Visual Art Exchange in Raleigh. We have many team members in common, so this is a great opportunity to support our community & do some shopping!
Where: VAE, 309 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Li Sashay, Stick Staff Cane, Poppy and Purl, Melsie Glass, This Little Pigment, Liz Moran
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/450967001629491/

Waverly Place Holiday Market - Cary
The first in a series of Holiday Market days, featuring local vendors with hand crafted items. Enjoy an extraordinary vocal performance by the Kings Tavern Madrigal, and crafts for the children provided by the Cary Creative Center, Inc. - "C3".
Where: 323 New Waverly Pl, Cary, NC 27518 (Intersection of Tryon & Kildaire Farm Roads)
When: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio, Heebie Jeebie Designs
More info: http://www.facebook.com/WaverlyPlaceNC

Wednesday, December 12
14th Annual Holiday Bazaar - Chapel Hill
More than 60 Vendors from all over NC will be selling art, pottery, jewelry, toys, tupperware, books, holiday decorations, skin care products, and other unique gifts. The proceeds go to benefit the children of UNC Hospitals. 
Where: UNC Childrens Hospital Lobby, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://news.unchealthcare.org/empnews/2012/nov14/bazaar  

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Precious Lambs Gifts - Get 10% Off your Entire Order - use code PLG10 OR FREE Domestic Shipping - use code HOLIDAYSHIP
- Shams & Coverups - CHRISTMAS2012 to get 15% OFF! select items
- JD Footloose - Free shipping on select items in the FREE SHIPPING shop section
- Celia Currin Art -  40% off sale! Use code: 40OFF at checkout!

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 holiday shopping season! 

(Members, if you have an event or sale coming up, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )