Social Media Week at Etsy

It's Social Media Week over at Etsy and each day they're sharing all sorts of tips and tricks on using social media to build your business. They're catering to everyone from newbies to experts so you're sure to learn something no matter how experienced you are. 

The week will be filled with highlights from the Seller's Handbook, livestream workshops and chats, but the big event is Thursday when comedian Eugene Mirman, Twitter's Elizabeth Weil, Amy Turn Sharp of Little Alouette, Etsy's own Laura Chin, and Jen Rubio from Warby Parker come together for Almost Internet Famous.

Check out the full schedule and sign up for the livestreams to soak in the knowledge.

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Introducing a new Co-Chair

Hello everyone! My name is Genevieve and I am honored to be introducing myself to all of you as the new Co-Chair of I Heart Art: San Francisco along with the much loved Steph Cortes. Some of you may know me as the Co-Founder of Lightbox SF, the creative business coaching service I run here in San Francisco. For those of you who've never heard of me before you can read a little more on our Who page.

You may be thinking that I have a lot of "Co" titles in my life and well... I do. I believe in collaboration and community and not going it alone, so I guess it's fitting. That's also the part of I Heart Art that I'm most excited about, creating and supporting the local community of crafters, artists, makers and creatives. 

To that end I have a few teasers: 

Over the coming weeks we'll be running a series of blog posts focused on creating the best booth display ever. We know many of you are in heads-down mode getting ready for the chaos that December will bring and we want to help you make it the best holiday season yet. So keep checking back over the next few weeks for advice, resources and tips to make your holiday shows a smashing success. 

Steph and I are also in the beginning stages of planning an after the holidays social. Once we've all made it through and had a little recovery time we want to gather to lick our wounds and trade war stories. Of course this will also be a chance for us to talk more directly to all of you about what you want to see for I Heart Art in the coming year and for us to answer your questions. We'll let you know as soon as the details start coming together. 

Lastly, I also want to encourage all of you to send us your questions and suggestions. I Heart Art is still new to San Francisco and we're just figuring out what it should be. While Steph and I have many ideas it's also for all of you, so please don't hesitate to tell us what sort of support you need and programs you'd like to see. 

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Watch Hello Etsy LIVE all weekend!

It's so amazing that we can all participate in a worldwide event like Hello Etsy as a community, don't you think?

etsy on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free

If you can't make it to the Hello Etsy event happening at CCA, our community has come together to host a FREE viewing of this global conference at your local TechShop SF! There's already over 50 peeps RSVP'd for this Sunday's broadcast! Click here for details!

Or, if you'd like to view Hello Etsy and watch all the awesomeness from your own screen, feel free to check out the free, unlimited content through Etsy's LiveStream channel! You can even RSVP to certain talks ahead of time, which means you'll be sent an email reminder before the talk to get online. :D

Check what's happening with Hello Etsy here!

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Hello Etsy is coming to San Francisco

There's a small business symposium happening right here in San Francisco in less than 2 weeks that's going to be focusing on how we can help grow our micro-economies. That symposium is Hello Etsy!

Our amazing partner, California College of the Arts will be hosting this one day conference on Sunday September 18th at their SF campus. Tickets may be sold out, but there is a wait list that you can sign up for on the Event Brite, along with a few alternate ways to participate in this global conference!

1) Watch the event LOCALLY at TechShop SF
You all remember what wonderful hosts the folks at TechShop SF were for our launch event, Craft Party 2011! They love hanging with the makers in San Francisco so much that they've invited us to check out the Hello Etsy Conference - Livestreamed via satellite! More details here!

2) Watch the 2-day conference GLOBALLY
Yes, it's true! We have the technology to bring the various talks from our Hello Etsy event right to your computer screen via the Etsy Online Labs. There are several Hello Etsy events happening around the USA while the main event goes on in Germany. Check out the speakers and the schedule here!

3) Throw your own Hello Etsy PARTY!
Creatives around the globe unite under the same roof to make awesomeness happen all the time - why should Hello Etsy be any different? Feel free to check out this link for helpful tips on how to make the most happening Hello Etsy shindig at your place with a few of your closest crafty homies!

Those are just a few ideas for right now, but STAY TUNED for more info about the rad resources that Hello Etsy will be providing to our amazingly creative community in the next couple of weeks!

In the meantime, please share some of your insights below:

What do you do to help grow your micro- economy? I.e. Shop locally, source from other Etsy sellers, do supply swaps in your neighborhoods..?

We'd all love to hear about the best resources in San Francisco!

Please Share Your Craft Party 2011 Photos

Thank you to everyone who came down to TechShop last night for Craft Party! It was so amazing to look out on the crowd & see a sea of smiling, laughing crafty faces. We will be writing up a more official review of the event next week. But some amazing numbers for you guys to be awed & inspired by right now:

• 280+ crafty guests in attendance (from as far away as Finland... what a commute)
• $920.99 in Bake Sale /Refreshment proceeds for Kelly Malone. 
• $$$ - TechShop is gifting the entire cost of the venue rental to Kelly. (yes, it made us cry gratitude tears as well) 
• 37 dedicated & truly amazing volunteers! 

awesome illustration by craftyFOLK

Did you take photos at Craft Party? If you did, we want to see them! 

There are two Flickr Groups where you can share your photos of the San Francisco Craft Party at TechShop. Both of these groups require that you ONLY post photos from Craft Party. 

The official Craft Party-SF flickr Group (admin by I Heart Art: SF):: http://www.flickr.com/groups/craftpartysf/
Please tag all photos posted in this group with:: "SF Etsy Craft Party”
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The official Etsy Craft Party flickr Group (admin by Etsy Inc):: http://www.flickr.com/groups/craftparty/

Please tag all photos posted in this group with:: "Etsy Craft Party” 

If you have any questions please email 

I Heart Art: SF Co-Chair, Tammy George. 

A few shots that we already have flowing in:: 

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Craft Party- It's Here!

Special thanks go out to the Raya Brass Band, who performed the Can Can live in the video above. 


Craft Party is finally here! 
& We are super excited to meet all of you! 

When: Tonight from 5- 9 PM

Where: TechShop San Francisco  

[ 926 Howard Street-  3 blocks from Powell St. BART ]

street parking/ Limited Lot parking available for $10 

Admission: All Ages & FREE! 

Click here for all of the details for the San Francisco Bay Area Craft Party! 


Info for Raya Brass Band:

Kickstarter campaign: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rayabrassband/raya-brass-bands-new-album
Etsy Store: http://rayabrassband.etsy.com
Website:http://www.rayabrassband.com
Twitter: rayabrassband

Craft Party - Meet Our Sponsors: GoGo Craft!

Lately, I've been getting asked about the "CRAFT" part in Craft Party...

• Can I bring my own crafts and projects? - YES
• Should I bring my own crafts and projects? - SURE, why not?
• Will there be craft supplies? - OF COURSE!
• Does that mean I can make other things? PLEASE DO!
• Will there be a variety of fun projects? YOU BET!

And we'll do you one better! Here's a post about the fun activities that we're presenting, courtesy of our Craft Party sponsor, GoGo Craft!

GoGo Craft is ready to PAAARTY!  Get your Friday night needle and thread ready. We are excited to announce that GoGo Craft has been invited to lead our popular Hipster Plushie Workshop at Etsy’s Annual Craft Party on Friday, June 10^th from 6-9pm.  

Craft Party is Etsy’s awesome annual worldwide shindig in celebration of all things crafty, and it’s the kick off for I Heart Art: San Francisco.  This year’s party will be taking place at the Tech Shop in SF.  Don’t miss out- best of all it’s FREE!  RSVP here.

 What is a Hipster Plushie Workshop?  Here are the crafty details:

Excited to make your own cuddly plushie but don’t want another teddy bear?  This is the workshop for you!  In this fun hand-sewing workshop you’ll learn how to make your very own mini felt plushie narwhal, mustache, squirrel, or robot that is perfect for gift-giving (if you can bear to part with it, that is).  Perfect for crafters of any level!

Come check out all the action this Friday night at:

Tech Shop

926 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Wanna see some of the crafts people have made with GoGo Craft?

Visit the GoGo Craft Flickr page!

I made this radioactive squirrel with a mustache last year!
You'll see those same sea green Chucks on Friday night. :)

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