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.

Etsy Houston Holiday Bash this Sunday December 22nd!

Please join us at the first ever Holiday Craft Sale and party at Westheimer & Dunlavy to benefit the Houston Etsy street team. We'll have free craft beer tastings and loads of art and design objects for sale that will make perfect holiday gifts. The Reverberation DJs are going to play some vintage vinyl classics so come have some fun on the last Sunday before Christmas!

When: Sunday December 22nd 12pm-6pm

Where: Pavement Clothing (at Westheimer & Dunlavy)

How Much: Free! Raffle tickets are $5 and you can win awesome prizes.

Vendors include: Jessica Grundy, The Barking Bunny, Kelly Kielsmeier, The Boy & Her, Tiny Deer Studio, Tim & Ben, Forgotten Arts Clothing, Pop Shop Houston and more!

Ditch the lines and ditch the malls on Black Friday

Join members of Etsy Houston @Pop Shop Houston November 29th and 30th 

Silver Street Studios

2000 Edwards Houston 77007

12pm to 8pm 

Free or $15 VIP

Free Fat Tony performance 6pm Nov 30th

Take a workshop with Houston Makerspace

See a puppet show by Bootown

Have some fun crafting

and 

Shop for handmade & vintage goods for the holidays!

Click here for more info:

Pop Shop website        Facebook event page

Whole Foods Sugarland + Etsy Houston Craft Party November 20th 5-7pm

The Etsy Houston Street Team has partnered with Whole Foods Sugarland to throw a crafting party! We'll have free holiday make and takes and small bites too.
WHEN: November 20th 5-7pm
WHERE: Whole Foods Sugarland
WHO: Everyone! All projects are suitable for kids and adults.
HOW MUCH: Free

MORE INFO: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/store/event/etsy-rescue

The First Annual Etsy Houston Holiday Bash!

Join us at the first annual Etsy Houston Holiday Bash hosted by Pavement Clothing and Leopard Lounge Vintage. December 8th from noon to six pm 1657 Westheimer St. Houston TX 77006 We'll have free DIY workshops to make your holidays hip and free beer tasting by local craft brewers Buffalo Bayou Brew Company. 

Interested in vending? You must be a Etsy Houston member! Join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/443126935751222/ and then fill out the normal Pop Shop Houston application here- http://www.popshophouston.com/apply.htm.