Mini Pops + Etsy Houston Holiday Bash this Sunday Dec. 14th!

Please join us at the 2nd Annual Etsy Houston Holiday Bash in conjunction with Mini Pops
Handmade Market!

There will be craft and handmade goodies by local makers, delicious feasting with Koagie Hots & live performance by Moji and more! RSVP on FB here.

Get Free Passes to Culturemap's First Ever Holiday Market Dec. 7th

On Dec. 7th, let's head to Silver Street Studios to finish our holiday shopping in style! Lexus presents the 1st Annual Culturemap Holiday Pop Up Shop this Sunday December 7th from 12-6pm at Silver Street Studios (2000 Edwards 77007). 

We have exclusive free passes while supplies last! Just click to eventbrite here and use the code 'popshop'. This event has a beautifully curated line up of hip retailers offering everything from men's and ladies clothing, accessories, housewares, pet products and more.

Some of our favorites are the Big & Juicy Juice Bar so we can get a tasty treat while we are browsing. New Living has a big vision to create a swimming hole right here in Houston and will have sustainable home goods available at the pop up shop. Space Boutique, which you can learn about here, will have art, clothing, jewelry and accessories. Manready Mercantile is one of our favorite picks for guys who are difficult to shop for. We love Saint Cloud Boutique with their mix of super hip and luxury high end.

The Culturemap Holiday Pop Up Shop also includes Phoenicia Deli, Tootsies, Pomp & Circumstance, Ten Thousand Villages and more. Don't miss out on this holiday shopping experience Dec 7th 12-6pm at Silver Street Studios (2000 Edwards 77007).

A Comprehensive Guide to Holiday Craft Fairs in Houston, TX

Rice Village Flea Dec. 13th and 14th, 5504 Morningside, Houston, 77005

Hello Lucky Craftacular, Dec. 13th, 1025 Studewood, Houston, 77008

Mini Pops/Etsy Houston Bash Dec. 14th, Pavement Clothing, 1657 Westheimer St. 77006

Maker Market at Houston Makerspace, Dec. 20th, 100 Hutcheson, Houston, 77003

Pei Sim has been nominated for a Martha Stewart American Made Award

One of our colleagues, Pei Sim, of PS Paper Shoppe, is a finalist for the Martha Stewart American Made Award. The winner will get to meet Martha and will receive a 10,000 prize to be used for their business. Please vote for her!

Click here to vote! 

What to Bring to The Etsy Houston Craft Party this Friday!

Fellow Makers!

Just because we're technically full doesn't mean you can't attend the Annual Etsy Houston Craft Party! It just means that it would be extra helpful to bring supplies and resources that we can all share. The goal of the craft party is to have some fun, meet and greet our fellow makers, and create something together. The topic this year is transforming old photos into new treasures. Here's the list of items to bring:

1. Things that you have personally made for trading with others or giving away.
2. Snacks of any kind but especially healthy snacks!
3. Drinks, drinks, drinks! BYOB-please feel free to bring whatever you like and especially wine and beer!
4. Old Photographs for transforming
5. Scrapbook material, fancy papers, and stickers
6. Pens and Markers for drawing on the photos
7. Frames, matte board, and scissors
8. Party supplies and party decorations - especially if you want to come early and help set up.

Hope to see you there at:

New Living 
Friday June 6th 6-9pm
6111 Kirby Houston, 77005

Join us at The Etsy Houston Craft Party Friday June 6th @New Living

Please join us at the Etsy Houston Craft Party! Bring a dish, bring some photos, or just bring yourself!

This year's theme is Recapture: Bring New Meaning to Old Photographs.

Date: Friday June 6th, 2014
Time: 6-9pm
Location: New Living 6111 Kirby Houston, 77005

Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite! And here is more info about the Craft Party.

https://www.etsy.com/craft-party

The Winners of the Houston Maker Awards!

Click here to learn about the winners of the 2012-2013 Houston Maker Awards!

How to Make a Terrarium

Here's a quick video that shows you step by step how to make a terrarium. Make one and send us pictures of your results!

What's In Store for 2014 and a Review of What We've Achieved

Dear Etsy Houston Members,

Thanks so much for being a part of this great organization. During the last year we've managed to get more organized and find a forum to communicate, toss ideas around, and share in our experiences as makers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/443126935751222/ If you are a maker, please join our conversation.

We had our first Etsy Houston Holiday Bash December 2013 in which members of Etsy Houston sold their wares to raise money for this non-profit. Last year, the street team won a Etsy Fellowship which all gave us a small amount of funds and a lot of cool swag that we were able to give to Etsy Houston Street Team members and give away to attendees of Pop Shop Houston.

What to do with our small amount of funds, we have yet to decide. But will have some time to discuss at the next Etsy Houston meeting which will take place at New Living in a few weeks. Fundraising is a current priority for the team. Space Montrose, Cactus Music, and Pop Shop Houston have made donations to the team to help us in our fundraising efforts!

All in all we've had a great year and hope to continue our growth into the future. Please check back often for more info and join our group if you haven't already.