Came to Party, Left with a Sewing Machine

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

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

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!

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)

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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