Spring Colors Have Sprung!

{Pink Apple Blossoms 4x6 Spring Renewal Floral Decor Photograph by ZahnerPhoto}

 March 20th is the first official day of Spring. After yesterday, I really feel like the season is here already! It was 60!! Yeah!

Here are a few items that continue to get me in the mood with their bright colors...

I set goals...now what?

{Rosie! The Biz Ladies cheerleader on Design Sponge}

The beginning of a new year means one thing. No, not hangovers! Ok, maybe those, but also everyone is talking about goal setting & I swear no one does it more than those of us in the handmade/small business category. All year long we are evaluating, changing, adjusting. This time of the year is prime for doing those things big picture style.

Got Goals?

Yes! But, now what? That's what I have struggled with in the past. How will I work toward these ideas every day? Last year my goals were to:

1. Produce more work

2. Focus. 

Kind of a do-more-by-doing-less approach there on number 2. Did I accomplish them? Yes...loosely. Mostly by sitting down & sketching out ideas. Many of them made it to the computer. Not many of them made it onto my shop, but design development takes time & I can't say it was easy to focus on one design at a time. So, can I do it differently? Well, yes...I'm glad you asked. Here's how...

Just ONE day until the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade!

Saturday is The {NewNew} Holiday Handmade Cavalcade
You Do Not Want To Miss This Event!


For one day only during the holiday season shoppers can load up on clothing, jewelry, accessories, paper goods, bath and body treasures, toys, housewares and more, all handmade by some of the most creative local artisans and crafters in the NYC metropolitan area.
Where: Public Assembly 70 North 6th Street in Brooklyn
When: 10 am-6 pm Saturday December 3rd


The first 200 shoppers to arrive will receive free goodie bags packed with a unique sampling of wares from the {NewNew} - so come early!


With each purchase, shoppers will get a raffle ticket entry for a prize package filled with great {NewNew} wares!


In keeping with its tradition of partnering with local non-profits, the {NewNew} will have representatives from The Brooklyn Community Foundation, an organization that improves the lives of Brooklyn residents and their communities.


Hope to see you!
Holly / EllisDesign

Great Gifts for $25 or Less

I hear many of my friends saying "I'd like to get something really unique for my Mom (Dad, Aunt....) but I am on a tight budget this year."   Finding that unique and one-of-a-kind gift does not mean you have to break the bank, in fact you can find many wonderful gift ideas for less than $25 in the Etsy shops of The {NewNew} team.  Plus, when you buy your gifts at an Etsy shop you are supporting the efforts of independent artisans, designers and crafters.

Head on over to our Gifts Under $25 Etsy Treasury to find out more about these items and the shops they are from.  If you are in the New York area you'll find all these shops (and more) at the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade on December 3rd.  Over 35 local artists, designers and crafters will be at the Cavalcade for your shopping delight.  We'll be at Public Assembly, 70 N. 6th Street in Brooklyn from 10 - 6 on December 3rd.

Hope to see you on December 3rd.
Holly / Ellis Designs

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale from The {NewNew}

It's that time of year again....so get your Black Friday sneakers and your Cyber Monday computers ready to scoop up savings.  Over 30 members of The {NewNew} team are offering special savings Friday November 25th through Monday November 28th.  We will be featuring items from these members over the next few days to get you in the shopping and saving spirit.
Use coupon code THANKFUL2011 to get in on the deals (unless otherwise noted). 


Participating in this spectacular sale from The {NewNew} are:

Underground Crafter 25% off

            mVOLIe free domestic shipping

Groundsel 20% off

The Hairy Vetch 20% off

Ellis Design free domestic shipping

AdornmentsNYC 15% off

EllisDesign, lamusekalliope, Big Bridge Studios

JDavisStudio free domestic shipping

Kelley Gudahl Photography 20% off

The PeachTree 20% off

Chelsea Rainbow 15% off and free domestic shipping

Edward Owl 20% off

AmiTown Creatures 15% off (use code BlackFriday 2011 and CyberMonday2011)

AmiTown Creatures, Brooklyn Owl, Underground Crafter

SaruStar 20% off

Projectsbycarm 20%off

Be In The Moment 20% off

l'atelier des bijoux 15% off and free domestic shipping

lamusekalliope 20% off

Virginie Millefiori 15% off (use code cyber)

A 1000 Kisses 15% off

Absynthe Jewlery  15% off and free domestic shipping on orders over $100

SaruStar, AdornmentsNYC, Chelsea Rainbow

Nemesis Jewelry 10% off (use code Thankfull2011)

Romi Ceramics 25% off

Big Bridge Studios 25% off all apparel

Hans My Hedgehog 20% off

Pinot By Lyn 15% off

Brooklyn Owl 25% off

Jes Switaj 20% off

Super Foxy Sweets 15% off (use code holiday2011)

Groundsel, JDavis Studios, Simply Nu

Fernando Jewelry free shipping

Simply Nu 10% off

Agita Inc 15% off (use code holiday2011)

4USimply 10% off and free shipping

The Trouble Factory 15% off (use code holiday2011)

Want more? Head on over to Etsy and check out these Treasuries:
http://etsy.me/s6JDsd
http://etsy.me/uNevou


Happy Holidays and have fun shopping
Holly / EllisDesign

Keep in mind, I have made every effort to provide accurate sale information but typos happen.  While I doubt it will happen, in case it does, information provided on each individual shop is accurate and up to date.

Be a Better Blogger

We NewNew folks are an ever-evolving bunch. Always trying new things, trying to better ourselves, our crafts, our businesses.

Enter NewNew Team Workshops!

NewNew Treasuries on Etsy

I have a joke for you today: How many computers does it take to write a blog post? If I actually get this up on the internet, the answer is 4...well, 3 and an iPad. And you have to crash one of the computers. Today is off to a great start!

Monday Morning {NewNew} Treasury!

After what turned out to be a humid and hot weekend (with just a little bit of refreshing rain) I'm sure many of us, myself included, are looking forward to some chillier days ahead.

Using this as inspiration, here is a Monday morning {NewNew} Treasury - 'Chill out with The {NewNew}' !!

Want to find more stuff made by our team on Etsy? Use the keyword 'newnewteam' in the main search and you'll have pages and pages of beautiful handmade items to browse....(good excuse to stay in the comfort of your air conditioning, huh?)...ahhh, cooler days ahead.

Browse other {NewNew} treasuries by visiting our Etsy Team Page Treasury thread!

'chill out with The {NewNew}' by sansmap

....cool off from this city heat with The {NewNew}!!

4 Salvaged Slate Coaste... SimplyNu $32.00	Pocket Bunny (Shadow) -... kendrasred $18.00	Shoulder Bag - The Jack... LolaFalkDesign... $84.00	Upcycled Phone Case Fro... groundsel $30.00
Light Blue and Gray Mim... romiceramics $50.00	Mini Modern Rock in Ste... metalicious $55.00	re-purposed vintage woo... sansmap $30.00	Graphic tee shirt silks... kimmchi $28.00
Grey iPhone Case - gadg... dslookkin $24.00	Grayscale Monochromatic... jesswitaj $50.00	Parisian Gray Crocheted... knittingguru $75.00	8x10 Matted Photograph,... ApertureAgog $35.00
Snowy Benches - 8x12 ma... kgudahl $25.00	5x5 matted photography ... kgudahl $20.00	Airplane in the Clouds ... kendrasred $18.00	handmade art deco neckl... AdornmentsNYC $42.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Do you want to create a screenshot of your own Etsy treasury or one that you want to re-post on your blog or website?
Visit the Etsy HTML code generator (courtesy of whale shark website)
It adds all the links and photos for you!! Simply copy the Treasury ID, select the size you prefer and paste it into the generator, and voila! you're ready to grab your code! Pretty cool, right?

Happy Monday!

Thanks!

Corey // Sans Map

Handmade Bags & Accessories

Free {NewNew} Swag Bag - Sneak preview!

When was the last time you got something for nothing? Like...a beautiful screen printed tote bag with free stuff and coupons inside?

(...yes, that's them below!)

(want to see them in the making? Check out the post "Getting Ready for the Spring Cavalcade")

We've done it again loyal shoppers! Over 40 amazing {NewNew} vendors are participating in this year's annual Spring Handmade Cavalcade. We have put together 100 (yes, 100!!) swag bags that contain handmade products, coupons and giveaways that will be free to the first 100 people through the door this Saturday at our event!

(...I heard that last year there was a line around the block!)

Say what? Yes...you did hear me correctly. Free bag, free stuff. (and did I mention they were screen printed by hand?). We love you guys that much.

Keeping in {NewNew} style, each of the bags will be different and unique, just like us. You'll have to wait and see what you get - don't you love surprises?

So maybe your swag bag will have items in it from Leslie of AstorKnot, who makes cute tote bags....

or perhaps something from Martin, of AdornmentsNYC, who designs stunning jewelry?

Beth from BShorr Handmade, who designs knitwear, is contributing several gadget cozies!

Hop on over to our Spring Handmade Cavalcade website to learn more and to see a list of participating vendors!

When: Saturday May 7th (10am-5pm)

Where: 'Slate' in the Flatiron district of Manhattan

What: Handmade shopping, food, music, drinks and fun!!

...and, if you're not one of the first 100 lucky shoppers to receive a free swag bag, you'll still be eligible to win one of 5 raffle swag bags (with even more stuff inside!). You are eligible for one raffle entry for each purchase you make at the event - don't forget to hand in your ticket near the door for your chance to win. Good luck and happy shopping!

Tell your friends you're attending the event on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=174264155954183

Keep up to date and in the loop, follow the event on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/#!/Cavalcade_NY

The {NewNew} on Facebook - if you like us, then 'like' us!

Here's our new page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-New-New/165439053506029

See you on Saturday! :)

My Favorite Things: Metallics

I love the favorites tool on Etsy. It is an excellent enabler of all things procrastination. I like to follow {NewNew} artisans' Etsy favorites, and see where I end up. It's like following a trail of artistic breadcrumbs through a crafty forest. Let's get started:

The flashes of silver in this Black Geometric Brocade w/ Black Faux Leather Purse from Jes Switaj make it extra fancy. Her fancy favorite:

This Gold and Peridot Ring from Luis Fernando, who really likes...

...the deco swirl on this Grey Silkscreen t-shirt from KimmChi. She likes...

...this sterling silver Circle of Key Ring from JDavisStudio.

Voila! What are some of your favorite {NewNew} items? Post a link to your favorite in the comment section and I'll select one as the starting point for my next stroll through the crafty forest.

Sue De
persuede.etsy.com
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Get By With A Little Help

"It is not so much our friends' help that helps us as the confident knowledge that they will help us." ~ Epicurus, Greek philosopher

Friendship Pack Mini Bean Bag Dolls, from HoneyPieTree

Winter in the tri-state area so far has been cold, damp, and seemingly determined to last for quite some time. Whenever I find myself cussing at the dark that descends way too early, my first instinct is to reach out to a friend and make a little bright spot in the evening. Whether its drinks, dinner, a movie, or crafting in companionable silence, we all find ways to remain connected and to draw on the support our connections provide.

Making New Friends, from Malathip

The {NewNew} is a vibrant collective of cross-discipline handmade artists devoted to supporting one another in developing our creative and business potential within the New York tri-state area. We share the tremendous resources New York City has to offer, mentor new craft business owners, and seek out new marketplace and business opportunities for our highly eclectic membership.

The aspect of the {NewNew} team I most enjoy however is the sense of community. I know if I'm struggling with how to take better pictures for my Etsy shop, need a table at the last minute for a street fair, or simply want words of encouragement for a new venture, someone in the group will have an idea or even a possible solution.

Secret Handshakes print, from My Zoetrope

Lets Be Friends recycled felt pillow, from Alexandra Ferguson

As a team, we work well together to make events like our Spring Handmade Cavalcade and our Governor's Island Handmade Treasure Chest pop-up shop -- both happening again this year -- great places to shop for truly unique handmade goods. I like to think the care we take in supporting each other is reflective of the care each of us takes in crafting our items.

Finmore and Finley, from McFlashPants

Perhaps that's why shopping with the {NewNew} on Etsy sometimes feels like hanging out with an old friend. It's familiar, but you still don't know what they might say to surprise you.

I Ate Paste Blue Print, from LennyMud

Click here to spend a little time with some friends from the {NewNew} on Etsy.

Sue De
persuede.etsy.com
made for you

Welcome the New Year Warmly

Most of the East Coast is blanketed in snow, and though the weather is supposed to get slightly warmer later this week, New Year's Eve is still going to be pretty cold. So why not stay pretty warm with The {NewNew}?

Who doesn't love a hood?
BetterThanJam has a couple of different color
combos for sale in her shop.

This winter white scarf is perfect for fireworks.
From UndergroundCrafter.

If you're headed to a fancy party, but want to stay
toasty, this scarf from EllisDesign
just might do the trick.

Baby's first New Year? Make sure
the little one stays warm with this
hat and vest set from BurryBabies.

Perfect for a rockin' good
New Year's Eve! From JuliaEmily.


As luck would have it, these are on
"blizzard sale" at Knitting Guru

Want more options? Shop local with The {NewNew} -- just search "newnewteam" and "scarf," "hat," or "gloves" -- and you'll have everything you need to ring in the New Year in style and comfort.




Sue De
persuede.etsy.com
made for you