Handmade Happenings, July 13-15, 2012

 
Hope you are all enjoying the recent break from the heat wave! Don't let a little rain keep you from enjoying this weekend's events... but if it's too wet outside, you can always visit our team members' shops online!

Friday, July 13
Artists & Crafters Market - Fuquay-Varina
Part of the 2nd Fridays Art after Dark series in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, meet & shop with local artists, enjoy the Open Mic / Talent Showcase, participate in a community mosaic project, and more!
Where: 103 Raleigh St. Fuquay-Varina, NC (across from "Artistic Expression")
When: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.fvartscouncil.org/aadthismonth.html 

Saturday, July 14  
Waverly Farmer's Market - Cary
Featuring NC local fresh from the farm fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, meats, poultry, eggs, baked goods, jams and jellies, arts, live music and more!
Where: In the parking lot off of the Waverly Promenade on the lower level, at the corner of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Roads, Cary, NC
When: 9:00 am - Noon
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://waverlycary.com/2012/06/03/waverly-farmers-market/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Sales! 
- Rocket Betty Designs - 30% off through Wednesday, July 18! Enter coupon code: SUMMER2012

- Cherish Friendship - Free bracelet with purchase throughout July!

- Heebie Jeebie Designs - SUMMER SALE! 25% off all jewelry! Enter coupon code: BEACHBUM

- JD Footloose -  FREE SHIPPING! Enter coupon code: Spring

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!

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

Handmade Happenings, June 8-10, 2012

It promises to be a beautiful weekend in the Triangle area - perfect for our team artists' events in Cary, Carrboro, Fuquay, Erwin and Wake Forest! Keep your eyes open for Father's Day and year-end teachers' gifts. Also, you can shop local online with our members anytime. Our diverse group of artists and crafters has something for everyone!

Friday, June 8
Artists & Crafters Market - Fuquay-Varina
Part of the 2nd Fridays Art after Dark series in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, meet & shop with local artists, enjoy the Open Mic / Talent Showcase, participate in a community mosaic project, and more!

Where: 103 Raleigh St. Fuquay-Varina, NC (across from "Artistic Expression")
When: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.fvartscouncil.org/aadthismonth.html

Saturday, May 9 
Downtown Cary Farmers Market
Locally hand made arts & crafts join traditional produce, baked good, poultry & eggs, bath & body products, plants, and more!
Where: 301 S. Academy Street, at the corner of Academy and Park
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/ 

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; natural bath & body products, and more!
Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artist to visit: Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/  

Autism Walk and Vendor Fair - Erwin
A community organized event, featuring a charity walk, plus artists, vendors, live music and family activities! 
Where: Erwin Municipal Park, 810 South 16th Street, Erwin, NC 28339 
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet 
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/273754842708806/

Carrboro Craft Market
Locally handcrafted goods, specialty prepared foods, vintage clothing and more. Each month there will be live craft demonstrations, skill shares, live music, and a free kids craft project table. Come join us to learn about the amazing talent in our community!
Where: 201 E. Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510 (between The Station and Harper Arts)
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Indigo Arts Clay
More info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carrboro-Craft-Market/332853550100834

Team Member Sales!
- Heebie Jeebie Designs - SUMMER SALE! 25% off all jewelry! Use promo code BEACHBUM at checkout after clicking "apply shop promo code"! 

- JD Footloose -  FREE SHIPPING! Enter coupon code: Spring

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!

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

Happy and Bright

jdfootloose created this cheerful team treasury...

Featured Seller: jdfootloose

Who are you?

My Name is Jessica Nicole, and my shop name is Lindys Place (jdfootloose)

Where are you located?

I am in North Wilkesboro (Foothills)

What do you create?

I try to Create Everything, but mostly Jewelry and I crochet

What is your favorite place to visit in the "triangle"?

I would have to say Stone Mountain, though it is not exactly in the triangle it is a great place to visit

When did you start creating?

I started creating when I was very little. My grandmother was a crafter. She had me a little box she would put her scraps and leftovers in from her projects, and I would sit next to her and craft....Of course back then it was mostly glueing fabric to construction paper but hey you gotta start somewhere.

Why did you choose your shop name?

I named my shop Lindys Place after my grandmother, Her name was Linda but my grandfather called her Lindy. She was very well known on the crafting circuit in Maine (where I grew up). She had spaces rented out in craft shops all over the state, plus went to just about every craft fair, I remember going with her to alot of them.

What inspires you?

I would say a little bit of everything, sometimes it's my brother and sister. Sometimes its nature, or a picture, or even a craft show I have seen on TV.

What are your goals ?

My goals are pretty typical....Get Married, have kids, live a long happy life, Win the lottery!!!!

What do you do when you are not creating?

For the most part when I am not creating I am fighting with children, or cleaning house, taking a dog outside, when I do get downtime, I love to listen music, watch movies, cook,-- Although I have no children of my own, I take care of my 13 year old brother and 10 year old sister. My mother is a truck driver so they live with me and my boyfriend when she is out on the road.