Etsy Artists of Color

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Butter Me Up! ~ Bath & Body pt 2

Team EAOC bath & body artisans are here to help send that dry skin packing!

The Butter Bar

Shea and Hemp Almond and Mango

Neosoul Essentials

Shea and Hemp

Safiya Beauty

Dulce Lush

Monday, March 2, 2009

Spotlight On...

Robyn Bourne of Sydney Austin Designs

Tell us a little bit about who you are and your life up to this point in time.
My name is Robyn Bourne. I am originally from Baltimore, MD, but I currently reside in Greensboro, NC. I majored in Fashion Merchandising which allowed me to spend winter session in Paris, France and Milan, Italy. I have two beautiful kids and a wonderful husband. I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Besides your fantasy creative life, what else are you doing currently?
I have a part time job, am active in several organizations, and stay busy with my kids.

What do you offer in your Etsy Shop?
Hand-crafted designer jewelry for the stylish chick.

Where do you create?
At home, in a corner, on a black table.

Where do you get your inspiration from?
Nature, Ocean, and looking thru lots of magazines!

How did you learn how to do your craft?
My brother showed me how to make earrings years ago. Later on, I took classes in Baltimore and Greensboro. A lot of techniques are self-taught.

How do you promote your wares?
Word of mouth, vending at events, flickr, facebook

What has been the most important lesson you've learned since you started
selling your own creations?
Be consistent, don't give up, and give great customer service!

Is there any advice you can give others who are just starting out?
Be consistent, DON'T GIVE UP, and give great customer service!

Do you have any favorite Etsy artists you'd like to promote here?
lemachigallery, charmandjewels, and beadsinthebelfry

www.sydneyaustindesigns.blogspot.com
Sydney Austin Designs on Facebook
www.flickr.com/photos/sydneyaustindesigns

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Love Your Skin ~ Bath & Body pt 1

Can't get enough handmade soaps, scrubs, butters and lotion? Team EAOC has what you need!

theivorymagnolia.etsy.com

thescentseduction.etsy.com

ScentfulIndulgence.etsy.com

Monday, February 23, 2009

Spring Bada Bing Craft Show - Call For Vendors

It's that time again! Spring Bada-BING time, that is!

The Richmond Craft Mafia is now accepting applications for our 4th annual spring show. If you want to be a vendor at The BOSS of All Craft Shows, fill out an online application here:

http://www.springbadabing.com/vendors.htm

The show will be held on Sunday, April 19th from 11am - 4pm at Plant Zero, one of the coolest spots in Richmond, VA. Last year's show was a rockin' good time and we are super pleased to be able to host over 60 vendors again this year!

The deadline for applying is March 6th. There is a $5.00 application fee.

If you won't be able to make it there are still plenty of other ways to be a part of this awesome show. Check the site for sponsorship opportunities or to contribute to our ever-popular swag bags!

http://www.springbadabing.com
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