Why You Should Apply

I've encountered an exciting new opportunity!

   I've wanted to do an all-Etsy-seller craft show forever now, but logistically, it seemed challenging. BUT, Aigner/Prensky Marketing has launched, with the backing of Federal Realty, a series of Summer craft shows to celebrate the redevelopment of the Assembly Square Mall area in Somerville.  You can read more about what they're hoping to do with the area here: http://www.assemblyrow.com/vision/, but they've got big plans for the it, including creating new housing, restaurants and shops, and it promises to be pretty cool.


Well, let me back-track a bit.  I've been out-of-the-loop for a little bit while I cared for a loved-one who was ill, but now I'm back, and embarking on something very exciting!

  But that's not the big story.  I will be producing the premier show of the Assembled: The Handmade Arts Market at Assembly Row, for Aigner/Prensky Marketing on Saturday, May 18th.  AND it's going to be an all-Etsy show!  A show full of Etsy artisans sharing their unique, handmade wares, to kick off the Summer.  I am so excited.  Sometimes, vending online means you repeatedly interact with people who you never get to meet in person.  You may even talk to them every day, or perhaps they've purchased a number of your pieces, but you have no idea what they look like or who they are and could pass them on the street and never know it.  This show will be such a great opportunity for Etsy sellers to connect to eachother, to supporters of the Etsy marketplace, to chat and exchange ideas. 

  The show will also feature a workshop on how to start an Etsy shop, tips and tricks for running a successful shop, etc.  So if you have an Etsy shop and feel you have something prurient to share, or you'd like to start and Etsy shop but aren't sure where to begin, or you're already running a shop but could use some help getting it where you want it, come to the workshop!

  Applications for the May 18th, Etsy-themed Assembled show are now being accepted.  Please apply!  Or, if you know of an artist in New England whose work you love, please forward the link along to them: http://www.assemblyrow.com/wp-content/aruploads/2013/03/Application_for_artists-fillable-form.pdf.  I want this show to be spectacular, and with your help, it will be!

Cheers! 
Dara

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Remembering the Sandy Hook Children

I do not know who wrote this poem, but it is very lovely. I want  the loved ones of all the Sandy Hook victims to know that all of us continue to weep with you. I pray that God will comfort you in this time of sorrow.

 

 

Twas 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38

When 20 beautiful children stormed through Heaven's gate
Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air
They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there
They were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say
They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day
"Where are we?" asked a little girl , as quiet as a mouse
"This is Heaven" declared a small boy, "we're spending Christmas at God's house"

When what to their eyes did appear but Jesus, their Savior, the children gathered near
 He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same
then He opened his arms and he called them by name
and in that moment was joy , that only Heaven could bring
those children all flew into the arms of their King
and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace
One small girl turned and looked at Jes us face
and as if he could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her "I'll take care of Mom and Dad"

then he looked down at the earth, the world far below,
 He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe
then he closed his eyes and he out -stretched his hand
"Let my power and presence re- enter this land"

"May this country be delivered from the hands of fools"

"I'm taking my nation. I'm taking back my schools"

then He and the children stood up without a sound,
"come now my children, let me show you around"

excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can
and I heard him proclaim as he walked out of sight
"in the midst of darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT!"

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EZ Craft Show is almost here

Shelly keeps posting about the EZ Craft show on facebook and there are only 14 more spots left open before the show closes it's sign ups and we get our booth ready for the show.

I did have my booth ready, but I ended up winning a referral booth which is a large. So as soon as Shelly upgrades mt booth I am going to have to add a lot more products cause the large booth is unlimited.

I am also a game sponsor for this show. I am donating 5 of my beaded pieces for a prize winner. speaking of the games, Shelly created a group where the main game playing and where vendor's can announce their specials on Facebook.

EZ Craft Show Game and Vendor Specials

If you are on facebook and want to play games, then join the group.

EZ Craft Show