#EtsyRoadTrip Essentials

Monday, July 28, 2014

etsy.me/roadtrip
We're getting excited to see Etsy's first ever road trip in their 30-foot custom AirStream. They're planning a four-city Canadian tour called #EtsyRoadTrip. From August 1 to 9, mobile marketplaces will pop-up in Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto featuring Etsy sellers, musicians and local food trucks alongside concerts, product giveaways and more.

Be sure to follow the fun at  etsy.me/roadtrip and come out for the Toronto events August 8th and 9th. Their Toronto pop-up features TEST's own Nail Kandy, Grace Design, and Kiriki Press amongst others! Don't forget to use their #EtsyRoadTrip hashtag too! 

We thought we'd gather our TESTy road trip essentials from some of our newbies! Cause our TEST sellers have you covered for all your summer adventures. We have things to wear, things to make your trip cozy and nostalgic goodies from your time on the road.



 For riding with the top down:


Handmade 100% Tie Dye Silk Scarf by OrderEthans

Show your love of la belle province
Silver Medallion Amour Necklace from ShawnPattDesigns

For starting your day off right:


today will be great - typography arrow print by lovelittlepaperco

Check out these shoes

Vintage 80s ankle boots, purple suede from BremenBlue

For riding in beachy comfort

Sea star pillow cover from AvantguardStudio
and style

Bohemian Boho Chic Smock Tank Top by KooCooCarrillo

If you like to gather pebbles, or petals and other little, natural souveniers, this might be the necklace for you:

moss and petal skinny pear shape necklace by flowersandmoss



For celebrating the #EtsyRoadTrip's arrival in Toronto!

Toronto Streetcar Card - Warhol Inspired by scotty2naughty

 

A little Toronto nostalgia, for those road trips of yore

Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto: Vintage Photo Magnets - Set of Four by GertsGreetings


The perfect thing to remember your Canadian road trip

Handmade Rustic License Plate Canada Map Decor by Route401

Have you got road trip essentials, or a favorite road trip memory to share? Connect with us on twitter! We're @TorontoEtsyST and be sure to mark your tweet #EtsyRoadTrip !

Vender Call By Hand Toronto


Would you like to increase your wholesale market?
BY HAND TORONTO Canada’s Artisan Gift Show offers you the opportunity to MEET THE BUYERS.


By Hand provides a unique opportunity for you to:
  • Increase your wholesale market.
  • Meet the buyers and sell your work on an ongoing basis to retail stores, galleries, boutiques and museums across Canada.
  • Clearly differentiate and collectively promote the uniqueness of your work.
  • Better plan your production schedule.
  • Be a part of a major wholesale show with your peers upfront and centre, not tucked into a corner of an expansive gift show where neighbouring exhibitors are selling imported goods.
Read more at byhand.ca
BY HAND TORONTO JANUARY 26 - 28, 2015
with "OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW" - SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 5PM - 9PM
TORONTO, ONTARIO
By Hand is proudly Canadian. Produced by Signatures Shows Ltd, with over 30 years experience, we continue to be committed to the growth of markets for handmade products throughout Canada. Applications/Information for our 10 Christmas and 4 Spring retail shows available at our website at signatures.ca.
Apply Here

#EtsyRoadTrip is coming to town!

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Etsy is going on the road for their very first #EtsyRoadTrip and they would love you to help us spread the word and come by to join in on the fun!

 Etsy are embarking on their first ever road trip in a 30-foot custom AirStream to launch #EtsyRoadTrip, a four-city Canadian tour. From August 1 to 9, mobile marketplaces will pop-up in Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto featuring Etsy sellers, musicians and local food trucks alongside concerts, product giveaways and more.

They would love local Etsy sellers to come out and represent at these events. If you would like to come by and hangout, participate in DIYs, and meet other sellers, they would love to see you. Feel free to bring your business cards, coupons, and sport the products that you make to show folks. Meet and mingle with Etsy admin and potential customers. They'll have name tags for everyone to fill out so people can identify you with your shop name. See you on the road!

Montreal Aug 1 & 2
Ottawa - Aug 4
Kingston - Aug 5
Toronto - Aug 8 & 9

You can find out all of the info here: etsy.me/roadtrip and don't forget to use their #EtsyRoadTrip hashtag too!

Vendor call: Outdoor market every weekend at Dundas and Brock

Adrienne, the 416 Hustler Team Captain, is seeking etsy vendors for an outdoor vendors market at 1630 Dundas St West (Dundas and Brock) EVERY Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm from  August to the end of October. Spaces start at $40+ per day. To request and application please contact Adrienne at by convo to ReFluff 

Adrienne notes:
***We will be renovating the property to suit the needs of the vendors so please refrain from peeking until after the 28th for the end result**

Vendor call: Geek Boutique

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Geek Boutique is looking for vendors! The new monthly craft market located in the back of Temple of Toys and The Comic Book Lounge at Back Space Toronto (587A College Street, upstairs) in the heart of Little Italy is looking for vendors with unique, handmade products with geeky flair!

$25 for a 4ft space
$40 for an 8ft space

The following dates are available:
August 3
September 7
October 12
November 2
December 7

Please contact us (backspacetoronto@gmail.com) for more information if you are interested in setting up as spaces are limited!

The event on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/701517979914702/

TEST & 416Hustler's Toronto Edition of Etsy: Made in Canada

Tuesday, July 8, 2014




 

We're very excited to plan our giant September 27th show at MaRS, at College St and University Avenue, here in Toronto.

Our application has now CLOSED. We received over 200 applications! The selection process will be tough, but we're excited about the amazing quality of all our fabulous applicants. We plan to let applicants know whether they have been accepted by July 21.

Be sure to follow our Facebook Event Page for Etsy: Made in Canada day updates.  There will be opportunities for non-vendors to participate in other ways!

Remember, we are still seeking new recruits! What if you are a fabulous handmaker or vintage seller but don't sell on Etsy? Open a shop today and reach over 30 million members from around the world! Follow our link to get your first 20 listings free using the promo code TorontoEtsyTeam



Then drop us a line to sign-up for Etsy Newbie Bootcamp and we'll walk you through everything you need to know about your new shop! Don't hesitate, sign up today.

Do you live elsewhere in Canada? Are you an OCAD student or alumni? Check out all the other great shows from coast to coast on the Etsy: Made in Canada portal.

CandiWareJewelry on Inner Space

Key Lime Pie Earrings by CandiWareJewelry

TEST's own Candice Ware of CandiWareJewelry is featured on this Inner Space TV clip! It's like a miniature cooking show for a key lime pie necklace. Check it out!


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