This is a simple bracelet cuff I made using a length of ruffle trim, wrapped around my wrist three times and snapped together.

com·mu·ni·ty (n.)
Pronunciation: \kə-ˈmyü-nə-tē\
1 : a unified body of individuals;
2 : similarity or identity: a community of interests;
3 : sharing, participation, and fellowship;
4 : the people with common interests living in a particular area;
5 : common character : likeness
A group of organisms or populations living and interacting with one another in a particular environment. The organisms in a community affect each other’s abundance, distribution, and evolutionary adaptation. Depending on how broadly one views the interaction between organisms, a community can be small and local, or regional or global.

fes·ti·val (n.)
Pronunciation: \ˈfes-tə-vəl\
1 : an occasion for feasting or celebration, especially a day or time of significance that recurs at regular intervals;
2 : an often regularly recurring program of cultural performances, exhibitions, or competitions;
3 : revelry; conviviality

Our booth

Screen printed apparel

Last weekend, Etsy Team Columbus hosted the 2nd annual Eco-Chic Craftacular in Columbus. The purpose of the show is to focus on environmentally-friendly approaches to our creations, feature crafts that promote green living, and bring awareness to the importance of community support.

As a core member of ETC, I had the pleasure to re-design the website this year. I also had a booth, and used the opportunity to finally pull it all together and show the designs I’ve created in the way that I wanted them brought into life.

I had a fantastic weekend and a great show, with constant positive feedback and prints that were flying off of my table! It was such a rewarding experience. And completely different from the same show last year, where I felt anxious and even a bit embarassed about my creations. This time there was much less of that- because I’ve grown personally, and also because these are such a reflection of who I am and I was able to bring them out of my head and have them fully formed. I didn’t need the pressure to talk to customers or share bits about my talents and all those things the craft blogs tell you to do to sell. I just made them, and loved them, and they went.

A few show highlights:

Overall, I gave myself a pat on the back for having my best show yet, and putting it together in about 3 weeks while going through a divorce, working full time, changing careers, enrolling in classes, and all the various tasks that take up time in life. Not complaining or bragging, just simply proud of myself for this moment.

These are some things I have put together for a friend who DJ’s at a local bar, to use on Facebook for his fan page and events. He knew the designs he wanted to pull from and I just made it happen. And then I got carried away and made a FIERY LASER EYED UNICORN OF DEATH!!!1!! my little pony. These things happen.