Midnight Snack

Etsy Dallas Charity Event

2011-09-26T08:51:00.001-05:00

See you there!

Welcome to the 2011 team!

2011-02-25T13:56:00.004-06:00

We recently had our very first meeting for the 2011 Etsy Dallas team. We had some great fun, got to meet the newbies and mingle with the oldies, and came up with some great plans for the year. Be sure to keep your eyes open for ED events, starting with our 3rd annual Spring Bash!

Get excited for some awesome shopping, and check back here for anything Midnight Snack!

Welcoming in 2011

2011-01-02T10:24:00.011-06:00

Happy New Year! We are excited to usher in a new year over here at Midnight Snack, but of course we spent some time reflecting on the past year. 2010 was great for us as we developed our products and picked up some new craft shows. Being a part of Etsy Dallas again was incredible, an experience and benefit that is unrivaled. We even got to see some Midnight Snack on television in 2010! We can only hope that 2011 is even better! Check back soon for a list of upcoming shows, new products, and updates on what's going on with us! Below are some highlights from our year!

Jingle Bash was a blast!

What a talented bunch!

View more news videos at: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video.

Our turkey on NBC!

I won a sweet, new sewing machine at the awesome Etsy Dallas Craft Party!

Check out the super-long line waiting to get in at the Spring Bash!

Funky Finds was a great success!

2010 was great and I can't wait for 2011!

Our Stuffed Turkey is on NBC!

2010-11-12T15:29:00.001-06:00

View more news videos at: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video.

Check us out!

How a Couple of Crafters Do Halloween

2010-11-04T08:54:00.007-05:00

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays. That combined with our compulsive need to make things usually results in some pretty elaborate Halloween costumes. This year was no different. Check out how a couple of crafters do Halloween. Here are some pictures from our trip to Austin.

I am La Catrina, while he is a sugar skull, or a more common term for these getups refer to the Mexican holiday Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). It was a fantastic time and we are already thinking about next Halloween!

Several ways to Search

2010-08-23T12:09:00.004-05:00

This post on the Etsy Dallas blog reminded me to tell all you guys about several ways to find Midnight Snack items just by searching on Etsy!

First off, you can find some Midnight Snack items, as well as other Etsy Dallas team members items on Etsy just by searching one simple term. Type "EtsyDallas2010" into the search bar and check out all the great items from our selected members!

If you want to look just for me, Midnight Snack, then type "midnightsnack" into the search bar. Notice that there is no space in "midnightsnack" when using it in the search bar. That term will pull up a few, but not all, of my items and help direct you to my store!

Other search terms that will undoubtedly result in a Midnight Snack items are, plushes, food plushes, miniature jewelry, and embellished clothing.

Have fun and be sure to check out some of my great new items, including these fantastic Skull Earrings!

I finally mastered the food-on-a-stick design

2010-07-19T15:08:00.008-05:00

Midnight Snack is known for food plushes. So it has irked me to no end that I hadn't figured out how to make realistic looking food-on-a-stick. Well, thanks to my genius husband, I figured it out yesterday.

See the trick is, just like the real food, the plush needs a stick that goes all the way through it. Otherwise it flops forward or backward and looks sort of soggy. But what kind of stick works? Nothing too hard as that poses a risk of harm when using the plush, but it still has to be rigid. Guess what we landed on? A pool noodle! Thank god the stores are starting to dump their pool accessories and these are about $1 at most stores.

So here it is, my first food-on-a-stick plush, the corn dog on a stick! Now think of the possibilities.

Came to Party, Left with a Sewing Machine

2010-06-29T09:08:00.005-05:00

In case you haven't heard (I've been slow to post lately), the Etsy Dallas Craft Party was a huge success! We had a huge turnout, making our party the biggest in the entire world! Woo hoo go team! Oh, and did I mention that I won that oh-so-lovely, brand new sewing machine? Heck yes I did! And boy it couldn't have come at a better time. My $90 Brother sewing machine purchased 5 years ago is on it's last leg.

That's me with my new sewing machine.

So, now everyone is all "Did you set up your machine, yet?" or "What have you made with your new machine?" And I'm all "Cool your jets people, I want to get this set up right!" But the truth is that I had to get new furniture. See previous to know I had a sewing machine and serger machine and only enough space for one. So I would have to switch from one to the other as needed, moving one from the table top to the floor whenever I needed to switch. It was a huge pain. So, I decided quite some time ago I needed a bigger work station. Now I had even bigger motivation to go out and buy it. So this is what I purchased from IKEA.
It's great because the wide desk is open underneath meaning I can put two machines on the top, one on either side, and move my chair around instead of the machines around. And the extra storage is a bonus, too. So, I'm working on getting the craft room ready for the new furniture and new machine and promise I will start making some awesome new items soon.

It's a Party and You're Invited

2010-06-02T10:52:00.004-05:00

Etsy is having a global craft party! Groups all over the world are having parties on June 18th as part of the celebration for Etsy's birthday. Our very own local group, Etsy Dallas, is partnering with the Make Studios to throw the party for our neck of the woods.

Look that's us, currently in second place!

To make it even more interesting, there is sort of a contest going on for the top 50 largest parties in the world. There is some swag on the line here so as expected the competition is pretty brutal. Currently Dallas is in the #2 spot! RSVP's are being tracked through meetup.com and we need your help to push us to the #1 spot. Also, we'd love to have you at the party where you can meet the Etsy Dallas team members, see the Make Studios, play, and have fun with a group of crafty and artsy people. It's really going to be a blast. So RSVP ASAP to the Etsy Dallas Craft Party! We'll see you there.

To RSVP to the Dallas party, click here.
To read more about the global party, click here.

Your Plans for Tomorrow

2010-04-30T14:29:00.003-05:00

Guess what tomorrow is? That's right it's Saturday! But it's also the Etsy Dallas Spring Bash! We've been getting ready for such a long time, it's hard to believe it's finally here! We hope that you'll pull on some galoshes, hit up an ATM, and come on down to party with us at South Side on Lamar. Between 11 am - 5 pm there will be tons of great stuff to see and do. There are over 50 artists selling their handmade goods. All of the stuff for sale at the Spring Bash is fantastic because Etsy Dallas takes the time hand select it's members. There will be drinks by Absinthe bar, a live DJ, and a photo booth. Not to mention tons and tons of fantastic shopping.

Be sure to stop by the Midnight Snack booth. We've got plushes, including our new fried egg pillow, clothing, jewelry and accessories. Some of the stuff we have for the Spring Bash hasn't even made it onto to our website yet so come by and see what we've got!

Me at last years Spring Bash.

We're so excited I bet we wont even be able to sleep. See you tomorrow!

UPDATE : Bash Bucks Round 2!

2010-04-23T10:41:00.001-05:00

The Bash Bucks were such a huge success at last December's Jingle Bash, they are making an appearance at the upcoming Spring Bash! That means free money for you!

All you have to do is comment on the post about Bash Bucks on the Etsy Dallas blog, which you can link to here. Or you can tweet about Bash Bucks! Both of those actions will make you eligible to win Bash Bucks which can be redeemed just like cash at the Spring Bash! Hurry up, this round's contest ends TONIGHT at 11:59. THIS IS YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY. Check the Etsy Dallas blog for more details and rules.

And of course, Midnight Snack is participating in the Bash Bucks program so when you inevitably when all that free moolah, hop on over to the Midnight Snack booth and check out some of our great new stuff.

Here is a preview of Midnight Snack products you'll see at the Spring Bash!

I hope to see you there! May 1st South Side on Lamar 11 am - 5 pm!

Bash Bucks are Back (say that ten times fast)

2010-04-19T14:32:00.003-05:00

The Bash Bucks were such a huge success at last December's Jingle Bash, they are making an appearance at the upcoming Spring Bash! That means free money for you!

All you have to do is comment on the post about Bash Bucks on the Etsy Dallas blog, which you can link to here. Or you can tweet about Bash Bucks! Both of those actions will make you eligible to win Bash Bucks which can be redeemed just like cash at the Spring Bash! Hurry up, this round's contest ends TONIGHT at 11:59. But don't worry, there is another opportunity to do the same thing by April 23rd. Check the Etsy Dallas blog for more details and rules.

And of course, Midnight Snack is participating in the Bash Bucks program so when you inevitably when all that free moolah, hop on over to the Midnight Snack booth and check out some of our great new stuff.

Here is a preview of Midnight Snack products you'll see at the Spring Bash!

I hope to see you there! May 1st South Side on Lamar 11 am - 5 pm!

Funky Finds Success

2010-03-19T10:48:00.011-05:00

Just posting the latest pics from the spring fair circuit. The latest one was Funky Finds in Fort Worth on May 13th.

Next up: Etsy Dallas Spring Bash, May 1st! See you there!

Congratulations 2010 Etsy Dallas Members

2010-02-08T16:30:00.003-06:00

Congratulations to the newly announced 2010 Etsy Dallas Members. It's great to finally see the new and returning members and can't wait to meet everyone in person. Midnightsnack certainly feels lucky to be included again this year. Get ready for a fantastic year full of great crafting, get togethers, and shows!

If you want more information about the Etsy Dallas team and our upcoming shows please vistit www.etsydallas.com.

New Blog for Plus Sizes

2010-01-29T09:28:00.002-06:00

I've started a new blog separate from my Etsy stuff. It focuses on plus size fashion, shopping, and living. It's new and it's experimental at this point but if you would stop by and take a look I would appreciate it!

Fallingofftheblog - Plus size fashion, shopping, and living.

Rejuvinated from the holidays

2010-01-13T09:31:00.008-06:00

Whew! We thought we'd never regain our momentum after the holidays. We had a great time at our first Christmas in our new house. It was even technically considered a White Christmas, something you don't see here very often. I received many new crafty things to play with for Christmas including a shiny new serger machine and some silver clay to try out for my jewelry making! Stay tuned to the blog to hear how I learn these new things as I go.

Through out all the hustle and bustle of the holidays I did manage to get some new things in the store to stop by and check them out!

Jingle Bash Tomorrow!

2009-11-20T10:37:00.004-06:00

It's almost here! The Jingle Bash is tomorrow! I hope you're ready for some hard core shopping. All artists are local and selling some of the coolest, most unique hand made items around. There will also be music and food and admission is free!

Come see Midnight Snack and all of our new creations. Can't wait to see everyone!

Bash Bucks part II

2009-11-18T10:12:00.005-06:00

It's not too late to get some free cash to spend at the Jingle Bash. The Bash Bucks Giveaway has started it's second round! There are two ways to win, you can comment on the blog saying what artist you would like to spend your Bash Bucks on (hint hint Midnight Snack needs some love in those comments!) or you can tweet about the Bash. Click here for additional details.

We can't wait to see you all at the Bash!

The OC and Midnight Snack

2009-11-13T14:35:00.009-06:00

It wont be long now before the Glitterati are all spotted toting around our Oven Roasted Turkey Plush. The OCWeekley blog has featured us along with some other pretty cool Thanksgiving themed products. Since they pinpoint all the hot activities and trends of the area, we think it's pretty neat that we've been spotted! Maybe we wont see the Oven Roasted Turkey Plush being toted down the red carpet any time soon, but we think it's perfect for your fabulous Thanksgiving table!

And don't forget that we will be at the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash November 21st from 11 am to 7 pm. And YES the turkeys will be there!

Bash Bucks - it's free money!

2009-11-11T14:43:00.005-06:00

Free money people, free money! Yes that's right, dinero that is free. You can enter to win Bash Bucks, gift certificates to spend at the Jingle Bash on November 21st. There are many, many artists accepting the Bash Bucks and this is a great way for you to get some moolah. To enter click here and follow the directions to be eligible. Enter soon, the Bash is only 10 days away!

Sew Cool Ring Makes the Front Page

2009-10-16T13:45:00.003-05:00

We were pleasantly surprised to see our Sew Cool Ring make the front page earlier this week. Our Sew Cool Ring is one of our best sellers!

The Return of the Turkey

2009-10-12T16:14:00.006-05:00

Last season these stuffed turkeys flew off our shelves, so we decided to bring him back a little early this year! Now I know you've barely gotten your Halloween decorations down but Thanksgiving is only 6 weeks away! You'll want to get your order in for a stuffed turkey early so you can enjoy him all season!
Each turkey is handmade by me. These turkeys are life size and will look great as a centerpiece until the real bird is ready to go. They can also be used as pillows or toys.

October Market THIS SATURDAY

2009-10-01T16:42:00.000-05:00

Fall is here! October is here! Come celebrate with the awesome October Market. Midnight Snack will be there and you can be the first to see all the new jewelry and clothing designs!

And the winner is...

2009-09-24T13:16:00.004-05:00

Us! And by us I mean Etsy Dallas of course! Etsy Dallas was awarded a coveted spot on the Dallas Observers Best of 2009 list. We have won the title "Best One Stop Shop" with a nice little write up about our upcoming Jingle Bash in November. Click here to go straight to the article, and click here to learn more about Etsy Dallas!

Gift Guide Spotting

2009-09-23T10:31:00.002-05:00

We spotted ourselves in a gift guide! That's our Sew Cool ring right there in the "For Her" gift guide! Check us out!

We always knew we were weird

2009-09-17T11:06:00.003-05:00

Hey that's us! Right there on the front page. That's our RIP Tombstone plush in a treasury picked by an Etsy Admin full of items described as "weird". We knew we were weird, but this just confirms it! It's always a thrill to make the front page!

Upcoming Fair

2009-09-15T13:20:00.005-05:00

There is nothing better than the changing of the fall leaves, cooler, crisper air, and boots season! With the welcoming of the new season, Midnight Snack is participating in an awesome fall craft fair! We will be at the Eighth Annual October Market at the St Thomas Aquinas North Campus on October 3rd. This fair boasts over 80 vendors, a cafe, a silent auction, and a pumpkin patch! Stop by and see us between 10 am and 6 pm. We've got tons of new items, including adorable fall dresses, bows, headbands, and tons of jewelry! Can't wait to see you! To get more information, directions, and a vendor list please visit www.octobermarket.com

Free Stuff

2009-08-17T13:59:00.005-05:00

Beauty4Moms is having a give away this month! They are featuring 3 awesome products by MidnightSnack! If you're looking for some free goodies be sure to stop by their blog to enter in the drawing!

Just incase you missed those links, click here for the free stuff! http://beauty4moms.blogspot.com/2009/08/midnight-snack-giveaway.html

Halloween Preview Gift Guide

2009-08-06T08:33:00.004-05:00

It's going to be 100 degrees here in Dallas today, but many minds over at Etsy are turning their gaze towards crisper, cooler, nights and the ghouls and ghosts of Halloween. It's a good thing that we've been looking towards the fall as well because they snagged up our cute little RIP Tombstone plush for their Halloween Preview gift guide! Check out all the goodies for your haunt-tastic holiday!

Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash official countdown

2009-08-04T08:47:00.005-05:00

We're counting down to the oh-so-exciting, mother of all holiday craft fairs that we were lucky enough to sign up to participate in. It's the second annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash! On November 21st between 1pm & 7 pm come visit us at the Sons of Hermann Hall located at 3414 Elm St. There will be tons of cool vendors and admission is free! Get your holiday shopping done early!

Can't wait to see you there!

Follow MidnightSnack on Twitter!

2009-07-13T12:44:00.006-05:00

You can now follow MidnightSnack on Twitter! I'll be posting about my latest projects, promotions, products, craft shows and giveaways! My username is _midnightsnack_ and you can click here to follow me!

Front Page feature and changes for Midnight Snack

2009-07-08T10:57:00.004-05:00

I've been horribly neglecting you. Please forgive me, we're still in the middle of our move. We finally bought a house and moved out of that tiny apartment. I'm still shopping around for cool things to put into my new craft room and get my new workspace up and running!

Even though very few new things have come out of my studio lately, I was thrilled to see our Conversation heart pillow on the front page last week! Thanks to corrieberrypie for putting together such a lovely treasury. And I have to admit I'm quite a bit jealous of some of her own beautiful pieces. She really puts colors together very well and I was very pleased that we were chosen to round out her treasury.

I've been itching to get back into the studio and as soon as new things emerge I will put them up for all to see!

KERA Art & Seek Review

2009-05-20T13:12:00.005-05:00

The Etsy Dallas Spring Bash went off without a hitch and Midnight Snack's first ever full fledged craft fair was a huge success! We got some great feedback, got to meet tons of great people and artists, and had a blast selling our products. Best of all, we got some awesome press.

KERA Art & Seek blogger Lydia Regalado interviewed several Etsy Dallas members for a review of the show. The review was released today and guess who nabbed the only photo in the article! That's right, Midnight Snack! Read the full review here. Thanks to Lydia for such a great review and thanks to the Etsy Dallas leadership team who put in hours and hours of work to make this show a success.

Member Spotlight

2009-04-29T08:53:00.003-05:00

Midnight Snack has been featured for the Member Spotlight of Etsy Dallas! Check out the interview here. Also, don't forget Midnight Snack will be at the Etsy Dallas Spring Bash at South Side on Lamar on May 16th. Stop by between 11 am - 5 pm to see me!

Fruits of my labor

2009-04-15T16:06:00.007-05:00

In the spirit of becoming less dependent on the grocery store and saving a buck I've been growing some berries and peppers in pots on my balcony. Since everything I've ever attempted to grow has died, the success of these plants is thrilling for me. Pretty soon I'll have my very own strawberries for snacking. To celebrate, here are some of my favorite strawberry items!

Yummy!

Happy First Day of Spring

2009-03-20T10:03:00.002-05:00

Time to break out the tank tops and flip flops it's finally Spring! We hope you have a lovely day today and that you have fantastic weather. MidnightSnack is busily preparing for their very first official craft show in May, so stay tuned for some updates and new products!

Go Team!

2009-02-24T10:38:00.006-06:00

Etsy Dallas has just announced it's official 2009 roster. They've gone to only allowing 60 members per year so spots were very limited. I'm happy to announce that Midnight Snack made the team. I am so excited to get to participate in the team events this year. The next big thing for Etsy Dallas is it's Spring Bash on May 16th so mark your calendars to come and see all the fantastic vendors this year!

Finds That Make Me Happy

2009-02-17T09:37:00.008-06:00

Lately I've needed to find some joy and beauty in the world to turn my gloomy attitude around. Luckily I have to look no farther than Etsy to find some beautiful hand crafted items to make me smile.

I just bought this gorgeous wrap top from Sandmaiden:

My first venture into handmade cosmetic is this lavender concealer by ErzulieCosmetics which I adore:

I've got my eye on this adorable Prop Top by Undertheroot:

Just some pretties that have made me smile over the last few weeks, and I hope you've been able to find something to smile about, too.

T - Minus 1 week!

2009-02-06T09:20:00.010-06:00

It's one week until Valentine's Day, are you ready? Don't panic, there is still some great items at Midnight Snack for your sweetheart! For the next week we've discounted ALL of our Valentine's items by 20%-25% off!

That means all heart, candy, chocolate, and Valentine's themed items are now on sale and they all have discounted shipping, too!

We've got plushes, hair accessories, jewelry and decor. All of our Valentine's gifts range from $3 to $20 and can fit anyone's budget!

And just to make things even easier for you, I'll give another 10% off already discounted prices for those of you who find us through this blog! Just be sure to put the code "VDAY BLOG" in your message to seller and I'll send you the refunded amount.

Remember, this is only for you special blog patrons and isn't advertised in the store, so be sure to spread the word around! Don't miss out!

Trying New Things Valentine' Edition

2009-01-25T19:39:00.004-06:00

Valentine's Day is on the horizon and I've been especially full of love lately. I'll take any chance to slap hearts and kisses all over anything I create so when I saw an opportunity to try something new I took it.

Midnight Snack has it's first jewelry pieces in the store right now, just in time for Valentine's Day!

If jewelry is not what you are looking for we have many adorable Valentine's themed plushes. Something for everyone at Midnight Snack!

All We Need is Love

2009-01-09T13:22:00.006-06:00

February 14th will be upon us before you know it. Good thing we've got you covered at Midnight Snack with our newest creations, all Valentine's themed! We're featuring cute plushes in fun shapes that are great gifts for anyone on your list. Stop by our store as we'll be continually adding new Valentine's items.

Box of Chocolate Plush

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Plush

Conversation Heart Plush

Even Etsy thinks our "Hands Off My Chocolate Plush" is a great gift for someone you love to make laugh. They've featured it in their My Funny Valentine Gift Guide!

Hands Off My Chocolate Plush

An Etsy Christmas

2009-01-05T08:59:00.007-06:00

Welcome back everyone! We hope everyone had a fantastic holiday and are gearing up for an exciting new year! We certainly enjoyed our few weeks off of real life work as well as time off from the store. It's just what we needed to dive into our newest projects. Before we get into our new projects here I'd like to brag on several Etsy sellers who provided some of my favorite Christmas gifts this season.

Here are some of my new favorite things:

This adorable beret is perfect for the cold days. I'm still waiting for one so I can wear it.

This gingham flower looks adorable in my single stem vase at work.

This pincushion ring has been a real life saver for me!

I love my new bloomers, mine are orange! The pair I gave as a gift were a hit, too!

Thanks, Etsy, for all the wonderful things you have everyday!

Seeing Our Name in Print

2008-12-01T09:26:00.008-06:00

We were trying to keep this one under wraps until it hit news stands. I think we secretly were terrified that it was going to fall through, but here it is, finally! QuickDFW is a supplemental magazine to the Dallas Morning News newspaper. It's published weekly and features entertainment, night life, shopping, and the like. It is free and can be found at thousands of locations in the DFW Metroplex. Their November 27th issue has gift guides and devoted an entire page to EtsyDallas. Out of the dozens of members, 7 were chosen to be featured in this guide and Midnight Snack was one of them! Check out the whole issue online, here. Congratulations to all the EtsyDallas members who were chosen! We have about 10 pounds worth of copies over here, I hope everyone was able to get a copy of their own! Thanks QuickDFW, we couldn't be happier!

My First Fair

2008-11-20T22:24:00.010-06:00

Our lovely apartment complex had it's first try at a vendor fair last week. It was pretty good and the attendance was decent. They hope to continue these with more frequency and we'll be at every one of them. We've posted some pics of our table, our first one ever!I can't wait to get a few more of these under my belt so I can move on to the big fairs! We'll keep you informed of where we will be in case you're ever in the neighborhood, but as always you can visit our store at www.midnightsnack.etsy.com!

That Turkey is Hot!

2008-11-19T11:21:00.003-06:00

It's just over a week until Thanksgiving and the Oven Roasted Turkey Plush has been getting tons of attention. We'll be keeping this guy around at least through Christmas, it's now become our best seller!

Front Page

2008-11-04T11:44:00.005-06:00

It finally happened! I made my very first front page today. I hope you got a chance to see it in action, but if not here is a screen shot!

How Did We Do?

2008-11-03T08:57:00.005-06:00

Well, Austin for Halloween certainly is a blast. The streets are crammed with costumed people young and old, parties, and parades. We thought we did pretty good with our Muppets costumes, both Rowlf (from Muppet Babies) and Animal. Unfortunately, we might have missed our target because most of the college kids down there didn't know who we were even after it was explained. I guess I finally feel like my generation doesn't blend with theirs. I grew up watching Muppet Babies and Muppets Take Manhattan so our costumes were a nice tribute to our child hood friends. We had fun anyway, besides that's what it's all about, right? We hope all our readers had a Happy Halloween!

Handmade Halloween

2008-10-29T13:27:00.007-05:00

My mother used to make all of our Halloween costumes and they were usually really elaborate. There was a Snow White costume complete with the initials "SW" embroidered on the cape and the princess costume with contrasting colors inside the long bell sleeves. So, as I grew older it was always imprinted in my head that you make your Halloween costume, and I have almost every year since I was about 12. But these bag costumes that generally had been thought of as cheap or ugly have really come a long way. Now they can cost you upwards of $50 and come with many accessories! I wont fall for it though, I still make my costume and my husband and I are headed to some great Halloween fun this weekend in our Muppets costumes. He, being a drummer for a long time, has chosen Animal, and I have chosen Rowlf as a Muppet Baby. Check back after Halloween for some pics and you can see just how well we did.

Food, Fun, and Gift Guides!

2008-10-27T08:54:00.008-05:00

Midnight Snack is working hard to put out new items every week so you can have a great selection for you holiday shopping! This week we concentrated on our plush items and produced three new food plushes just for you!
Apparently they've caught some attention because two of them are now featured in the Etsy Gift Guides. Our Loaf of Bread plush is in the Children Gift Guide and our Steak Plush is in the Gag Gift Guide. Hooray!
Don't forget our Turkey plush is perfect for Thanksgiving! We've truly got a smorgasbord in our store. Come by if you're hungry!

New Items!

2008-10-20T22:29:00.004-05:00

We're filling up the store to get ready for the holidays. We've got clothing, bags, and some new plushes. We've got a lot more products up our sleeve so check back often for new great stuff! Also, our mini key chains double great as ornaments for your Christmas tree! It's not too early to start your holiday shopping.

Birthday Sale

2008-10-15T14:24:00.004-05:00

Happy Birthday to me! It's my birthday today and if you wish me a happy birthday on this blog, in Etsy conversations, or in your message to seller you'll get 25% off any item in the store. (25% will be taken off of pre shipping total and cannot be used with sale items)

Visit www.midnightsnack.etsy.com to start shopping!

Everybody party!

Weather is Changing, Economy is Grey

2008-10-07T10:59:00.011-05:00

It's starting to get cooler, even here in Texas and the seasons are definitely in the process of change. With all of the turmoil in our economy and with the election it's easy for us all to get a little blue every once and while. That was the exact inspiration for Midnight Snack's newest piece, the Sunshiny Day Cardigan.

The sun, smiling brightly with rosy cheeks is peeking out from behind a grey cloud, reminding us that it will be sunny again soon. Wearing this on your cardigan will help you get through those tough days when you think things will never turn around.

We've also started making our robot hoodies again, which were a huge hit last fall and winter. Our hoodies with different appliques are very popular and are perfect for the colder months on the horizon. We'll continue to put out new clothing with different designs, but if you have something specific in mind please contact us, we love hearing from customers!

Let Me Give You My Card

2008-10-02T20:30:00.007-05:00

My wonderful new business cards arrived this week and they look great! Woohoo for not having to print my own cards anymore! My cards are from GotPrint.com and I highly recommend them. I feel like I'm official now, and so far people have responded really well.

My favorite package from Etsy came from Gypsy Rabbit. The jewelry comes in an adorable cloth pouch with the jewelry packaged in platic and card stock baggies. She hand writes a note and gives an adorable mini button and a free gift! I strive to make my promotional materials as beautiful as Gypsy Rabbits.

Trying New Things

2008-09-26T11:50:00.008-05:00

Broken plates are always a huge pain. No matter how diligently you sweep the floor you always find that one last shard in the bottom of your foot. So when my husband dropped one of our plates last weekend I wasn't too pleased. But as I looked at how large the pieces were I started to wonder if I couldn't use them in a craft project. We have had this wide framed mirror in our closet for years because it was just too plain to put out yet I knew it could be destined for something else.

So we set out to do our first mosaic. Our plates are white with a black damask pattern. We knew we wouldn't have enough pieces to cover the whole mirror so we bought some cheap black plates from Wal Mart and broke them, too.

Here is what our finished mirror looks like:

It was nice to take a break from all the sewing to learn about a new process. It was fun and I appreciate mosaic pieces so much more now. We wont be pursuing mosaics any further but it's always fun to know we can do it.

Check out this Etsy store, Rockcandymosaics, that has beautiful mosaics!

Etsy September Meet Up!

2008-09-21T13:39:00.004-05:00

We had a fantastic time at The Londoner Friday night for the Etsy Dallas Team meet up! Thanks to everyone who was so incredibly friendly and helpful. We even got a cool pin from Pinkfairywand! I can't wait until I get to meet even more Etsy Dallas Team members in the future! Go team!

Storque Article

2008-09-18T09:03:00.007-05:00

I almost choked last night when I checked the Storque. I haven't been spending as much time in the Etsy community section lately because I've been slightly disheartened by all the technical problems. But before bed last night I decided to check and see what was new on the Storque. Etsy is having a craft night featuring appliqueing techniques and they used our Fluttering Heart Hoodie as an example! What an honor. I've often seen the chosen items in the Storque articles and felt pangs of jealousy. Now that we've tooted our own horn an appropriate amount, go check it out! Thanks to everyone who is a friend to Midnight Snack and checks up on us through our blog.

Thoughts on the Technical Problems

2008-09-17T10:07:00.007-05:00

There have been problems with the search functions of Etsy for the last week or so. There has also been problems with spammers, sock puppets, resellers, etc, etc. It's frustrating and we're all sort of holding our breath until it gets fixed. But it also is a coming of age for Etsy. We're finally big enough to attract those that are out there to sabotage. We're no longer confined to our close knit community, but are getting a generous amount of attention from the outside world. Whether they are jealous, immature, or just down right mean doesn't much matter. They'll get there's eventually and we can go back to the smoothly operating Etsy we all know and love. But we'll never be the same. We're famous now and only getting bigger! Hold on to your hats ladies and gentleman, because we have officially arrived.

As Promised, More Halloween!

2008-09-15T22:03:00.004-05:00

As promised, you guys get a glimpse of our newest Halloween creation. It's a witch's hat! It sits upright and is loosely stuffed so you can use it for whatever you like! We're counting down the days until Halloween over here and hope you're excited, too! Let us know what seasonal stuff you've got in your shop, we want to spread the Halloween love around.

Hey, I'm in a Treasury!

2008-09-10T13:37:00.006-05:00

And since that is such a rare thing, I thought I'd share it! Since the Treasury debacle yesterday opened up so many spots, I had a much better chance of getting into one.
Look quick before it goes away tomorrow evening!

They've selected our Fluttering Heart Hoodie, which also happens to be one of our newest items! Check out our new hoodies in the store now and check back next week for Halloween items!

Halloween Feature

2008-09-05T16:50:00.011-05:00

Etsy has picked our RIP Tombstone Pillow for it's Halloween Gift Guides! Thanks Etsy! We're very honored to be included among such wonderful creations! Halloween is our favorite time of year and we're working on more Halloween items as we speak. Tombstone pillows are great for decor or for snuggling and we can make them with any 3 initials you like. A set for the whole family would be creepy and kooky for this Halloween!

Happy Labor Day!

2008-08-29T19:25:00.001-05:00

I'm on vacation! See you when I get back!

Ooooo Happy Halloween!

2008-08-24T18:15:00.006-05:00

It might seem well off on the horizon to you, but we want you to be prepared for Halloween. Don't wait until you're pulling out those dusty boxes to realize your Halloween decorations could use some updating. We're starting to roll out our Halloween items and our first one is this awesome RIP Tombstone Pillow. If the tombstone pillow isn't your thing, check back soon for our other Halloween themed merchandise!

We Love Our Readers

2008-08-21T14:17:00.004-05:00

It's the last few days of summer, school is on the horizon and your last vacation of the season is coming up. We've been very happy with success of our blog and we want to show you you are appreciated! Just for reading this blog you get 25% off one item. Click on the coupon to see how to get your 25% off.We're not announcing this sale in the store, this is just for you readers out there, so pass the word along! Make sure you convo MidnightSnack with the code found on the coupon before completing your purchase so we can adjust the pricing for you! Thanks for all your support!

Back to School Time

2008-08-18T15:42:00.007-05:00

It's back to school time and everyone needs new clothes. If you, or someone you love, is ready for something new but doesn't want to look just like everyone else, we've got some new items just for you. Since we shop at the same stores as you, you might recognize some of these pieces from your favorite shops.But we've taken them and personalized them, carefully picking out the embellishments for each one.No design or garment is every duplicated exactly making your pieces truly one of a kind. Everyone will ask where you got it!.We've got a bunch of tops, from light weight t-shirts, to hoodies. Many of our pieces go from season to season easily. Check out or clothing today.

And if you're headed to college you might need an over sized floor pillow for studying or lounging in front of the television. Anyone can customize their backpack or tote with our cute key chains! It's almost Fall and we're excited at Midnight Snack!

Life Outside of Etsy

2008-08-15T12:07:00.003-05:00

Believe it or not, I have other hobbies other than crafting and writing has become one of my favorites. I'm a music reviewer for the site DecentXposure and my first review was published today! If you can tell me the name of the band I reviewed I'll give you $5 off any clothing or pillow item in the store and free shipping! Just contact me through email or throught Etsy with the answer and your selected item and I'll get a new listing for you! Thanks for looking!

Facebook Store

2008-08-12T17:01:00.012-05:00

Midnight Snack has opened a Facebook Store! This is a great opportunity for everyone to participate! If you've got pictures of yourself using or wearing any Midnight Snack creations you can upload them to this site. You can also become a fan so that your friends can see that you like us, and maybe they'll like us, too. You can get updates of what's happening at Midnight Snack and get special promotions and discounts just for being a fan! We'll always keep you updated here on the blog, but if you want to make us part of your Facebook life become a fan today!

Copyright - Christina Wezwick - 2008 all rights reserved
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Somebody Likes Me

2008-08-11T20:33:00.011-05:00

It looks like we have some friends over at Llloyddesigns.com. We've been marked as a favorite store! Go over and check us out, you can link from the "favorite shops" section in the left hand column. Thanks LynLloyd, we think you're pretty neat, too!

Hey That's Me!

2008-08-08T14:16:00.007-05:00

The lovely angeldamico has picked us as one of her favorite finds for today! You can read her post here! Thank you angeldamico and we want you to know we like you, too!

Copyright - Christina Wezwick - 2008 all rights reserved

United Way Week Basket

2008-08-07T08:38:00.007-05:00

AtmosEnergy is having their annual United Way week next week! It's a week full of activities and fundraising, crowned by the ever popular basket auction. Each department donates a basket that their employees have put together centered around a theme.The HR department at Atmos decided to do a pet themed basket and contacted me about a dog pillow! They've selected our Steak Pillow and will be auctioning it off with the rest of their basket next week! Thanks Atmos!

More pictures will follow later as the baskets go up for bidding! As a thank you to Atmos we're offering a friends of Atmos discount of 15%! Coupons are being distributed in the office but you can contact us to get the discount code, too!

Copyright - Christina Wezwick - 2008 all rights reserved

Now It's Just Comical

2008-08-04T13:55:00.005-05:00

It looks like this weather has no intention of letting up which means more sticky car rides and difficulty sleeping through the night for us, but for you it means the sale has been extended! Now selected items are 25% to 30% off, while remaining items are 10% off!

This item in particular has been so heavily discounted that it's under $15! That's a steal considering that it's an American Apparel shirt with one of a kind hand appliqued flowers. American Apparel shirts alone can cost as much!

This summer may not end any time soon, but sales sure would help us forget this heat wave. Happy Shopping everyone!

Copyright - Christina Wezwick - 2008 all rights reserved

It's Too Hot to Live Sale

2008-07-28T16:45:00.007-05:00

Since our weatherman says it's going to be over 100 degrees every day this week, we decided to run a sale. We figured, we'd be stuck inside blasting the air conditioning and you probably would be, too. What better way to spend your time than shopping on Etsy!

This week everything is 10% off! Prices will go back after this week so if you've been eying something, now is your chance. I'll also honor the 10% discount to custom orders that are placed and and paid up to midnight August 2nd.

Copyright - Christina Wezwick - 2008 all rights reserved

ThisNext Mini Donut Key Chain Recommendation

2008-07-24T16:02:00.003-05:00

Midnight Snack is on ThisNext.com! ThisNext is a website where you can share your favorite products that you've found on the internet while shopping and browsing. ThisNext user ttownqt thinks our Mini Donut Key Chain is "uber cute" and recommends it to other shoppers! Thanks ttownqt!

Copyright - Christina Wezwick - 2008 all rights reserved

Steak Pillow Feature

2008-07-23T08:55:00.000-05:00

Our Steak Pillow has been featured in the Gift Guides! Etsy thinks that our Steak Pillow is a great gift idea for a pet lover, and we couldn't agree more!
Our own resident dog, Stanley, has one and most nights he can be found snuggled warmly on his pillow. Did you know Stanley is our model as well? He's doing his best to show you just how comfortable our Steak Pillow is and hopes that many other dogs out there will enjoy their own pillow creation from Midnight Snack.

Copyright - Christina Wezwick - 2008 all rights reserved

Blogging Midnight Snack

2008-07-22T11:11:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the official Midnight Snack blog. This is a blog devoted specifically to information about the Etsy store Midnight Snack, www.midnightsnack.etsy.com
Here you'll find things about, me, the creator, the space that Midnight Snack uses, materials used, updates on new projects and pictures of products and people found wearing or using our creations!

All photos feature Midnight Snack items. We also do custom work so if you like our style but don't see your size or color preference contact us and we'll see what we can do for you!
Those appearing in the photos on this site have either given us permission to use their photo or will be blurred out to respect their privacy. If you have a photo of yourself using Midnight Snack creations, or if you see yourself on the site, contact us so we can use your photo!

Copyright - Christina Wezwick - 2008 all rights reserved