A Sneak Peek Treasury by Jen Johnson of Mama's Magic Studio

It's awesome when vendors get involved with making a show a success. An easy way to promote yourself and others is in an Etsy Treasury! Check out this great treasury by our SF Etsy Team Leader (and one of our vendors), Jen Johnson of MamasMagicStudio.etsy.com!

'SF Etsy Winter Wonderland Craft Bazaar' by mamasmagicstudio

A preview of some of the many wonderful items that you might find on Saturday at the Winter Wonderland Craft Bazaar in San Francisco! This SF Etsy team show is sure to be fabulous -- for more info, check out the show blog here!

FREE SHIPPING - one Ipo... katyatchison $80.00	Mama's Magic Yarn B... mamasmagicstud... $20.00	seriously pie .bracelet... nadene $39.00
Replica Vintage African... BugUnderGlass $38.00	Tartan Horse in Plaid -... Eristotle $60.00	Vegan Cozy Rosie Bath b... littlebirdcomp... $5.00
Winter Wonderland Happy... ChunkyPineappl... $12.00	screenprinted cat napki... MeMakeStuff $20.00	Swedish Fish Red Cycle ... alloneword $29.99
Red Sponge Coral Stoned... riquelle $28.00	Handmade fabric storage... bubblesandboo $35.00	Tree stump and 3 trees ... Heathered $15.00
Golden Gate Lace Earrin... LeynaLightman $32.00	Garnet and Moonstone Ea... mangosteenjewe... $40.00	Piggy Stitched note car... noteify $10.00

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Check out Jen Johnson of Mama's Magic Studio & 17 other artists at Winter Wonderland Craft Bazaar -  THIS Saturday, December 4th, from 1PM to 9 PM at Urban Bazaar (1371 9th Ave, San Francisco).

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A NEW Sneak Peek Treasury by Even Howard of nadene

It's awesome when vendors get involved with making a show a success. An easy way to promote yourself and others is in an Etsy Treasury! Check out this great new treasury by one of our artists, Even Howard of Nadene.etsy.com!

'~SF Winter Wonderland Craft Bazaar, Dec 4th~' by nadene

Local SF artisans sharing our wares in the lovely garden of Urban Bazaar near 9th and Irving in the Inner Sunset. Please visit, enjoy our happy hour evening of treats and drinks and buy local for your holiday giving! more details:

the event blog // the FB page // our San Francisco Etsy Team Blog

HOLIDAY SALE - The Suns... NerdJerk $12.80	Classic Squirrel and Ac... katyatchison $30.00	Madagascan Sunset Real ... BugUnderGlass $36.00
handpainted butterflies... MeMakeStuff $25.00	Faux Tweed plaid in gre... alloneword $29.99	Anne Houndstooth Dress MissMignonette $175.00
Shino Dali Platter moriahart $35.00	Vegan Little Bird Sampl... littlebirdcomp... $3.50	Freelon White Lace Neck... LeynaLightman $36.00
Gocco Printed Bicycle N... ChunkyPineappl... $10.00	Slim Wallet- Vintage 19... Heathered $15.00	Compass ring riquelle $10.00
Boat Sav Pelican 18x18 ... Eristotle $60.00	Holiday Greetings gift ... noteify $5.00	handamde fabric storage... bubblesandboo $35.00

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Check out Even Howard of nadene & 17 other artists at Winter Wonderland Craft Bazaar - Saturday December 4th, from 1PM to 9 PM at Urban Bazaar (1371 9th Ave, San Francisco).

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Sneak Peek Treasury by Moriah Hart from Moriahart

It's awesome when vendors get involved with making a show a success. An easy way to promote yourself and others is in an Etsy Treasury! Check out this great treasury by one of our artists, Moriah Hart of Moriahart.etsy.com!

'SF Winter Wonderland Craft Bazaar' by moriahart

Gifts from the SF Bay area. Come see these SF Team Etsy members in person Saturday December 4th at the Urban Bazaar 1371 9th Ave, SF

Robots in Love Painting... katyatchison $60.00	HOLIDAY SALE - Bob-Omb ... NerdJerk $54.40	Bird's Nest Pendant... mamasmagicstud... $23.00
squirrel and crow in a ... MeMakeStuff $25.00	spinning propeller riquelle $14.00	tree moss .bracelet. gr... nadene $39.00
Vegan Squeeky Kleen bat... littlebirdcomp... $4.00	Bird Pendant in Fine Si... mangosteenjewe... $40.00	MR. NARWHAL PLOWS AHEAD... Heathered $15.00
Mayan Sun God Print - G... ChunkyPineappl... $7.00	Ravens Raving 13x13 upc... Eristotle $40.00	THANK EWE cards noteify $14.00
button hair elastic - y... bubblesandboo $6.50	Porchlight Lace Necklac... LeynaLightman $40.00	Big Sugar Skull Dia de ... alloneword $29.99

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Artisan Snapshot: Kevin Clarke of Bug Under Glass

• Who are you? And what drives to you create!?

My name is Kevin from BugUnderGlass and learning about all the fascinating stories, strategies and designs in the natural world really drives me to create.  I studied ants in Grad. School and I believe they are one of the most creative animals around – they are my inspiration. 

• When & why did you start your Etsy shop?

I started my ETSY store in January 2009 and wanted an online outlet that had lots of eyes.  EBAY seemed too generic for me and not really for artists.

Awesome items in the "Flea Circus" can be found here.

A few of Kevin's Favourites: 

BOOKS

Travels with Charley – John Steinbeck

A Journey of the Ants – E.O. Wilson

Where Does the Money Go – Scott Bittle (everyone should read this – I love macro economics)

Guns, Germs Steel – Jarad Diamond

 MOVIES

Microcosmos

Shawshank Redemption

Murderball

Nature Documentaries

Baraka

Nowhere in Africa

• How did you come up with your business name?

A fun acronym for B.U.G. – Bug Under Glass

• What does a day in your life look like?

I wake up at 6 a.m mainly because my wife is a teacher and then start  answering emails.  Next, I start packing and sending orders until 9am and take a break by walking my dog.  Then it is bugs all day, usually until 8 or 9 o’clock.  I work way too much.

• How do you promote your work? Do you have any best tips & tricks of the trade?

My work is very easy to promote because the insects pretty much sell themselves.  A products story is a biggest selling point and if you can tell that well you should do okay.

To find out more about Kevin & his wonderful wares, feel free to click on the links:

ETSY // WEBSITE // FB // TWITTER

Kevin will be showing his works from Bug Under Glass at Winter Wonderland Craft Bazaar on Saturday, December 4th from 1PM to 9 PM at Urban Bazaar in the Inner Sunset! Come check out more of his works on display and find out a little more about the process that goes into his work while shopping for a unique gift.

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Artisan Snapshot: Amy O'Brien of Me Make Stuff

As one of the curators for the Winter Wonderland Craft Bazaar, I take great pride in the fact that we exclusively hand-picked local artists for this event. We got to know a little more about their products and their stories. 


Before December 4th, we'd like if you came to the show knowing a little bit more about the creator behind the hand-crafted gifts you'll be purchasing. 


Please take this opportunity to discover a little bit more about what it means to "Shop Local & Support Handmade" by reading our Artisan Snapshot Series!

• Who are you? And what drives to you create!?

Hi there! I am Amy Lee O'Brien, I am someone who goes coo-coo if I do not have a creative outlet. I am an only child so much of my childhood was spent using my imagination and I think that has guided me through my life.

• When & why did you start your Etsy shop?

I have had my Etsy shop memakestuff.etsy.com for two years now. I started it as a type of excuse to put a lot of energy into being creative, if I make a couple of bucks at something that brings me happiness...GREAT!

• Describe your creative process.

My creative process....the most important thing is to carve some time out just for me to do my thing...I am seeking inspiration all the time, running errands, hanging out with the kiddos, driving....if I see some colors or an image that looks good to me, I will just quickly sketch it out or take a photo. Then (usually late at night when the fam is sleeping) I play with what has inspired me and create something with it. Sometimes beer or wine is involved.

•  How did you come up with your business name?

My son, who is now 10, used to say things like "me loves you" and "me can does it", this was very endearing to me so I used his 2 year old language and came up with "Me Make Stuff."

•  What does a day in your life look like?

Pretty chaotic to be honest, I have two kids, a husband who travels A LOT for work and a dog...I also teach fitness classes...so every day is a new juggling act really...sometimes the balls are flying gracefully through the air...other times they are rolling all over the floor like crazy.

• How do you combat "creative blocks" in your life?

Hmmmm....beer?

• What other favourite hobbies/activities do you enjoy?

I love to spend time outdoors, hiking, bicycling, skiing...just being calm in nature. Reading is also HUGE for me, I just got a Kindle and I'm getting into a little financial trouble with how freaking fast books are now available to me.

To find out more about Amy & her wonderful wares, feel free to click on the links:

ETSY // BLOG

Check out Me Make Stuff & 17 other artists at Winter Wonderland Craft Bazaar - Saturday December 4th, from 1PM to 9 PM at Urban Bazaar (1371 9th Ave, San Francisco).

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