Toronto Craft Alert

Growing up as a non-Christmas celebrator, I’ll admit to harbouring a certain amount of cranky attitude about the holiday for much of my youth. A month and a half of tacky tinsel, red and green everything, jammed malls, non-stop Christmas-themed sitcoms, friends being stressed about present-buying (not to mention getting huge presents!) did not inspire holiday cheer for someone watching from the sidelines. My icy Scrooge-like heart experienced a serious meltdown however when I found myself in Prague’s main [...]

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As regular readers are no doubt aware, Becky has many crafty feathers in her cap, including her celebrated sweetie pie press blog and the annual City of Craft festival.  I believe that one of the reasons why her endeavours get so much love is her unwavering transparency and genuine support of her fellow makers in the age of  premeditated social media strategy and soft-focus blogging.  I am excited to announce that Becky will be sharing her unique perspective on indie business at the Etsy [...]

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Anabela of blog & accessories line Fieldguided has been tapped by Etsy & West Elm to curate a show at the Liberty Village store involving local Etsy sellers.  She has selected a great group of makers of jewellery, stationary, accessories, and housewares, including this year’s City of Craft designer Deadweight (love this lady’s work!).  Check out this post here and here for some visuals.   Also heads up that the pre-party involves champagne & [...]

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Amazing!  Local metal/glass artist, owner of nanopod: hybrid studio, and longtime TCA sponsor Tosca has been featured in a hauntingly beautiful Handmade Portrait by Etsy.  Check out the video which features her incredible work, process, and shots of the deep Toronto winter right here.

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The Wedding Co. is seeking approximately 20 unique, handmade wedding-related products sold via Etsy to be featured at The Wedding Show, January 2010. The selected items will be on display at the The Handmade Stand to showcase the sellers at the show and will feature their product on our blog and give them away to one of our readers. We are looking for 20 sellers who are serious about weddings and are looking to have newly engaged couples experience their handmade items in an intimate boutique [...]

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A message from Jade:

I am selling off my stock on Etsy and will be closing my store as a seller, so make me an offer and we can make a deal! I have the following stock left  and I am willing to sell, barter or trade. Images and descriptions of most of it  can be viewed on my Etsy store at www.JadeCreations.etsy.com

I am in the Greenwood/Danforth area of Toronto/East York. I will consider all reasonable offers. Payment via cash or Paypal to JadeCreations@yahoo.com

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1kg/2.2lbs white plastic, wide mouth, screw on lid [...]

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