Shop Handmade this Holiday Weekend

Local NY Etsy artists Offer a Convenient Alternative to the Big Box Stores.

Bargain hunters need not brave the shopping madness this Thanksgiving weekend to take advantage of the SALES and find the perfect gift. Shoppers can enjoy online savings from The {NewNew} Collective of NY Metro area handmade artists. Shop from the comfort of your home and support local independent artists at the same time. From one of a kind jewelry to that perfect tee, shoppers are sure to find something for everyone on their holiday lists.

To get a sneak peek, browse the handy online catalog, or learn about participating artists by perusing the list of quality handmade gifts produced by artists throughout the New York Metro area. This sale is for a limited time only - so login and browse the catalog between Friday November 27 and Monday November 30 to take advantage of the sales.

Online sales from these participating brands:

Adornments NYC - Jewelry
Alton Weekes - Cards
Art By Iris - Original Art
A Studio by the Sea - Handmade artglass beads and jewelry
Beadscarf - Jewelry and Accessories
Caja Jewelry - Jewelry
C Line Creations - Original Art, Cards and Accessories
Felt it - Felt accessories and apparel
Fine Artist - Original Art
Groundsel - Upcycled Handbags
Jantar - Jewelry
J Davis Studio - Jewelry
Journalistic Tendency - Hand-bound journals
KimmChi - Women's apparel
L'Atelier des Bijoux - Jewelry
Lingua Nigra - Jewelry
Loella Medina - Jewelry
Luis Fernando - Jewelry
Owliday Inn - Jewelry
OffTheMat - Yoga inspired beauty and lifestyle products
Panda With Cookie - Plush Toys
PepperSprouts - Housewares
Pulp Sushi - Jewelry
warpeDesign - Cards + Paper housewares
Windows of Agate - Plush toys
Wish By Felicity - Jewelry

You can search directly on Etsy with the tags NewNewTeam, EtsyHolidaySale

-Kimm
KimmChi.etsy.com

Where to Find the {NewNew} November 27-30

Post Thanksgiving Day brings us to the busiest shopping season of the year... and the {NewNew} is making it super simple this weekend to buy gifts without the hassle of Black Friday crowds! Join us today until Monday where some {NewNew} artists are offering 10% and more off all merchandise. Just go onto www.Etsy.com and in the search tool bar enter newnewteam, etsyholidaysale to see the best handmade products the New York metro area has to offer.

To whet your appetite... check out some of the shops below who are a part of the holiday sale!

Silver Ring and Pearl Necklace by Wish by Felicity

String Theory Tea Light Cover by warpeDesign

Gray GrabItnGo Recycled Sweater Bag by Groundsel

Grey 3/4 Sleeve Womens Shirt with Silkscreened Pinwheels by Kimmchi

JOY by altonweekes

For in-person shopping, visit some {NewNew}ers at the Bowery Bazaar at 351 Bowery in Manhattan.

HOURS:

Friday 27th from 12pm to 10pm, Wabisabi Brooklyn and PurtyBird

Saturday November 28th from 12pm to 9pm, PurtyBird and Loella Medina

Sunday November 29th from 12pm to 6pm, Claudia Pearson and Loella Medina

Happy Holiday Shopping!



Karina
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From Muddy To Marvelous: Nordea's Soaperie encounter with Neko Case

Anyone who vends at one of the many craft shows and markets that take place in New York City knows it can be hit or miss. Sometimes it can really test your tenacity. Especially with the economic climate...and the climate itself!

The {NewNew}'s very own Nordea of Nordea's Soaperie can attest to a day that was less than stellar. It was a day at the All Points West Music Festival when she was selling her fine handcrafted soap. Nordea described how there was just mud everywhere and her favorite shoes were a real mess. Still, she endured the festival and the commitment she had made to display with other crafters.

This story shows that you never know what great things can come out of a day that didn't at first seem all that special.

Nordea recounted to me that a few people bought her Lemon-Poppy Body Polish scrub. Little did she know that a few weeks later, an order would come in for several more. And that the order would come from one amazing singer: Neko Case! Her backup vocalist, Kelly Hogan, also ordered it!

Last Monday morning I received a quick email from Nordea which was very short and to the point:

"Can't give you all the details now, but a singer bought my scrub and wants to invite me as a VIP with a guest for a show tonight, you in??"

My reply: "Heck yeah!!"

After the wonderful (and sold out) show, Nordea and I proceeded to the VIP area to wait patiently for Neko's meet and greet session. After briefly saying hello to some other VIP's, Neko almost instantly spotted Nordea and came over to us and gave us both hugs! I stood by with such a smile on my face as Neko spoke with Nordea to explain how being on tour offers few chances for pure bliss and how Nordea's scrub really was one of the highlights of her tour so far! It was magical, if not surreal. Neko Case is now a bonifide fan of Nordea's Soaperie and has vowed to help Nordea spread the gospel of her handmade soap, as she is a huge fan of the entire handmade revolution herself. Neko even offered to grow plants and herbs at her farm in Vermont especially for Nordea's Soap! She also said that she would try to visit our Holiday Handmade Cavalcade on December 5th!!!

Neko then asked us if we'd like to grab a drink with her and the band at a bar on the Upper West Side not far from the Beacon Theatre. How could we refuse! So off we went and hung out and spoke with, among others, Neko's backup singer Kelly who was also so down to earth and ranting and raving about Nordea's scrub!

It was an unforgettable evening, and I believe that Nordea emerged a rockstar! And in all this, I also believe that everyone can take away valuable message from Nordea's story: You never know when a muddy day will take a turn for the marvelous!

I would like thank Nordea for sharing this moment with me!


by Lorina Pellach-Ladrillono of

The Original Beadscarf

Featured shops from the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade

Handmade Cavalcade Goodies: A Shops Feature

Below are just a few of the vendors that will be at the Dec 5th event

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This event is made possible by the fabulously cool folks of: 

  

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This year's Holiday Handmade Cavalcade will take place at the Openhouse Gallery, a sleek retail space located on Mulberry Street in the heart of trend-setting NoLita. Openhouse Gallery's 16 foot ceilings lend it an air of glamor and its all-white interior is the perfect backdrop for the Winter Wonderland Holiday Handmade Cavalcade shoppers will enjoy. Openhouse Gallery is handicap accessible.

Here is a peek at a few of the great vendors who will be part of this year's Holiday Handmade Cavalcade:

Better than Jam

Better than jam is originally clothing and accessories  designed and constructed by Karin Persan.  She hand prints all of her fabrics with the unique patterns that she has created. Her distinctive style and unlikely imagery leaves each piece a one of a kind.

Wai Sze Designs

 Preserving cherished memories one photo at a time; whether for a wedding or any special moment, Wai Sze creates one of a kind mini scrapbooks and keepsake tins as well as hand stamped greeting cards.

Lingua Nigra

 Lingua Nigra - jewelry designed for body adornment. Lingua Nigra is inspired by nature, African and Victorian cultures. Each piece is designed and created with love by Alicia Goodwin.

 

Virginia Kraljevic

 Virginia Kraljevic is an independent artist, illustrator, and handicrafter based in Manhattan. Specializing in whimsical, hand drawn illustrations, bite-size paper goods, and vintage-trimmed accessories, every item is handmade and packaged with much love and attention to detail.

To preview some more shops, visit the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade vendor page. See you December 5th!

Holiday Handmade Cavalcade

December 5, 2009

11am-8pm

201 Mulberry Street, NY

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The Holiday Handmade Cavalcade is hosted by members of The {NewNew}. For more information on membership and events, visit www.thenewnewny.com.

Goodie Bags from the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade

A sneak peak at the goody bags And shop early with The {NewNew} tomorrow

Need DIY ideas for home improvement and decor? Visit our sponsor:

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We're so excited—the goody bags for this year's Holiday Handmade Cavalcade are going to be the best yet! Our wonderful sponsors are filling our bags with all sorts of fun stuff. Check it out:

• A full-size issue of ReadyMade magazine
• Reusable tote bags from Lion Brand Yarn and Knitty City
• Fat quarters of original fabric from City Quilter
• Beading Kits from the Brooklyn Bead Box
• Candy from Papabubble
• Surprise gifts from Etsy and Brooklyn Indie Market
• Plus coupons and more from Yelp, Sustainable NYC, Funky Finds, Brooklyn Lyceum, and Fiber Notion.

And the bag that contains all of these free gifts is a goody in itself, a sturdy canvas tote hand-printed with a limited edition {NewNew} graphic. Perfect for groceries, as a second purse, and to carry your purchases home from the Handmade Cavalcade! Wear it around town and show everyone that you support local handmade artists.

So be sure to show up early to get your hands on a free goody bag! We'll give them to the first 200 shoppers to arrive before 2pm. After 2pm, any leftover bags will be available for purchase for only $5.


And while you're shopping, don't forget to enter our free raffle for an extra-special goody bags. Five of the artists from the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade have hand-embellished a {NewNew} tote bag, and we've filled them with full-size items donated by our vendors and other members of the {NewNew}. Raffle tickets are free with a purchase from any vendor at the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade, so be sure to ask for then as you do your shopping.

See you on December 5th!

Holiday Handmade Cavalcade

December 5, 2009, 11am-8pm

201 Mulberry Street, NY

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Check out some of the vendors who will be at the event:

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All of the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade and NewNew Day vendors can also be found on:

The Holiday Handmade Cavalcade is hosted by The {NewNew}. Visit www.thenewnewny.com for more info.

Use the Universal Wish List Button!

Now you can add handmade items to your Amazon wish list with the Universal Wish List Button (for the Firefox browser). It's super simple to install - just go here and click and drag it to your browser tool bar to instal. Then when youa re searching Etsy for what you really want for Christmas all you have to do it click the "Add to Wish List" Button on your browser and the item swill be placed into your Amazon wish list which can easily be found my friends and family with an Amazon.com account (or it's never too forward to email a link to your list to your friends and family)

Just search newnewteam on etsy to find and add to your wish list the unique handmade gifts from the New York Metro Area Etsy Artists of The {NewNew}!

Are there other wish lists that you use you want to let people know about?

-Kimm
KimmChi.etsy.com

Where to Find the {NewNew} November 21 + 22

The weather is turning chilly but the {NewNew} is starting to sizzle as they prepare for holiday shoppers wanting to buy fabulous handmade items. Get a head start on presents this year and check them out this weekend at the following locations!

You can't go wrong when you head to the Brooklyn Flea, and this Saturday is no exception with talented {NewNew} artisans WaiSze and TheChocolateMuffin.
Location: Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Lafayette Avenue between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenues, Brooklyn. Saturday, 10am - 5pm.

If you liked what you saw last weekend at the Brooklyn Indie Market, stop by again to check out more fabulous emerging designers. WabisabiBrooklyn will be back this Saturday with her beautiful decoupage jewelry.
Location: Red and white tent at Smith and Carroll Streets, Brooklyn. Saturday & Sunday, 11am - 7pm.

Actor Crafts is an annual arts and crafts fair featuring the work of New York actors, singers and dancers. Sponsored by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the {NewNew}'s very own WishByFelicity will be vending here.
Location: Holy Cross School 332 West 43rd Street (between 8th and 9th Ave), Saturday 10am - 6pm.

CraftWestport will feature 150 talented craft artists including StudioByTheSea. This fantastic show is sponsored by the Westport Young Woman's League, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those in need in the community.
Location: Staples Highschool, 70 North Avenue, Westport, CT. Saturday, 10am - 6pm & Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

MayLuk and WabisabiBrooklyn will be at The (Makers) Market at the (OA) Can Factory in Gowanus, Brooklyn this Sunday. Check out this bi-monthly market for great handmade finds.
Location: 232 Third Street at Third Avenue in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Sunday, 11am - 6pm.

Happy shopping!



Karina
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HOW TO: Make a Fabric Wine Bottle Gift Wrap

We are all guilty of it. Having to go to a holiday party and the just picking up a bottle of wine on the way. Well this year, perhaps we can fancy-up those boring bottles of wine with a reusable fabric sleeve thats cute and eco-friendly.

I've always been one of those people who never uses measuring cups, and seldom uses a ruler. So in this tutorial we will be using the wine bottle as our point of reference when cutting and pinning fabric.


1. Lay your desired fabric out in your workspace. (I suggest going with a fabric that has a little bit of give as it makes it easier to slip it over the bottle in the end.) Lay your wine bottle in the center of the fabric. The top of your bottle should be a few inches from the edge of your fabric, then cut across your fabric a few inches from the bottle on your bottle. You should now have a piece of fabric that is longer than it is wide.


2. With your fabric face down fold the top edge of your fabric over (the edge that was at the top of your bottle) to create a hemmed edge. Just as you would if you were hemming a pair of pants. Pin down and sew.


3. Once you have the top edge hemmed, place your fabric face up on your workspace and place the bottle in the center of your fabric with the top of the bottle facing your newly hemmed edge.


4. With the bottle in place wrap the bottle longways by gathering the sides of your fabric across at the widest part of the bottle. Pin the two side together while the bottle is still inside the "sleeve" you are creating. Just use a few pins to mark the dimensions of the sleeve and then slide the bottle from your pinned fabric. Continue pinning the side together at the same width as the part you have already pinned.


5. Once you have the two sides pinned (your fabric will look long and skinny now) you can go ahead and sew that newly created seam you have just created. Once that is sewn up you can also sew straight across the bottom of your fabric as well. This will be the bottom of your sleeve.


6. Your almost done. Trim the excess fabric you have from creating your seams. you can almost cut all the way down to where you have sewn. This gets rid of excess fabric inside your sleeve. Then place your hand inside the sleeve and grabbing the bottom pull it right-side out. You can then slide your bottle of wine inside, it should be rather snug which is why i use a fabric with a little bit of give. Gather at the top and tie with a ribbon.

Holidays in NYC - Time Out New York

Time Out New York has released their 2009 Holiday Gift Guide and have highlighted some independent sellers within the city. There are a few members of the {NewNew} selected to represent their respected borough.

Manhattan

Journalistic Tendencies
Metalicious

Brooklyn

Dirty Loves Clean
May Luk Ceramics

The Bronx

Can't Afford Em Crafts

Queens
Bungaloe

Marilyn ~ pulpsushi.etsy.com