Fa la la la la, la la, la la….. MOSS December Calendar!

Hey all!

‘Tis the season to go shoping. Are you ready? done? somewhere in between? Let me help you out. Here’s a lineup of great shows happening this month. If you can’t find anything you need/want from MOSS, I’m sure other crafty peeps participating will fill that void. Enjoy!

5th Annual da Vinci Arts Fair

December 5, 2009 (Saturday) 10am – 6pm

December 6, 2009 (Sunday) 10am – 4pm

2508 NE Everett, Portland, Oregon

For the last 5 years, da Vinci Middle School has been pooling together an impressive group of artists and crafters to show and sell their work. 30% of all sales benefit the da Vinci Middle School. Please visit this link for more info and for a preview of this year’s participating artists.

OHSU Heart Research Holiday Bazaar

December 8th (Tuesday) 3pm – 7pm

December 9th (Wednesday) 10am – 6pm

December 10th (Thursday) 10am – 6pm

BICC Gallery

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, OR 97239

Handmade NW is proud to join with the Heart Research Center to bring local artisans to the OHSU Marquam Hill campus. This three day event will raise awareness and funds for the HRC. MOSS will be there Wednesday and Thursday!

Hip Happening Holiday Spectacular

December 12th (Saturday), 11am – 6pm

Sellwood Masonic Lodge

7126 SE Milwaukie, Portland, Oregon

Join us in celebrating Hip Happening’s 1st Anniversary!

Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Holiday Sale!

December 13th (Sunday), 11am – 7pm

Oregon Convention Center

777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97232

This is the mother of all craft shows! And I am super excited to be participating with my friend Christine of Flapper Girl. There will be goodie bags to the first 200 shoppers (and I heard there’s some pretty awesome swag to be had).

Hope to see you all there! BUY LOCAL! BUY HANDMADE!

xo,

Diana

We are here. Where are you? MOSS’ November Events!

Hello all! There is definitely that chill in the air. And the season for holiday shopping is upon us. Before going to the malls and big box stores with your credit cards and hard earned cash, I would like all of you to consider buying local and handmade goods instead. Why? Well…

1. You are more likely to find something unique and better made for the special people in your life. Don’t you think grandma deserves more than the current rollback deals at WalMart?
2. Help stop the recession. Small businesses employ about 50% of private sector workers (statistics about small businesses can be found here). And a big chunk of that is made up of local craftspeople and artisans. Help keep unemployment low. Keep us all employed
3. Buying local and handmade is eco-friendly. Smaller scale production cuts down on energy consumption and waste.

So show us some love! And without further ado, here is MOSS’ November line-up…

Handmade NW Presents The 2nd Annual Downtown Holiday Artisans Fair 2009

Date: Friday, November 20, 2009

Time(s): 10am-6pm

Location: World Trade Center Plaza

121 SW Salmon St

Portland, OR 97204

Free pastries and coffee make this event the perfect break in the day for downtown employees looking to support our local economy. Conveniently located in the covered pavilion of the World Trade Center Plaza, more than fifty vendors offer shoppers quality handmade goods ranging from fragrant handmade soaps to personalized gifts, original photography, and much, much more. And, for those shoppers seeking a bargain, look for specially marked items for $5, $15 and $20 from participating vendors.

This event is also benefitting P:ear, a non-profit organization that builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth, ages 15 to 24, through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. Each year their programs serve more than 350 homeless and transitional young people.

Secret Society Sale

Date: November 29, 2009

Time: 11 am – 5 pm

Location: Secret Society Ballroom

116 NE Russell (next to the Wonder Ballroom)

Shop for unique, locally handmade gifts at the Secret Society Sale, an annual artist-run holiday sale.  All vendors participating in this sale will donate 10% of their profits to the Oregon Food Bank, because no one should be hungry.  On the day of the sale dine or shop with participating businesses, known as our community partners and 10% will be donated to the Oregon food Bank. Goody boxes will be given to the first 200 shoppers who bring non-perishable food donations to the sale, as an additional way to help the Oregon Food Bank.

Did I mention the free swag? Yeah, free goodies to the early birds. Yay!

And to close, this is the season of love and giving. Lets all remember to pass that on as we go about our holiday routines.

Peace and love,

Diana

I *heart* Crafty Wonderland!

I just wanted to give a shout out to an old friend. Back in 2007, I did my very first craft show at Crafty Wonderland. I was pretty much a newbie to the DIY world, having only sold my wares at etsy. It took me about an hour to write a nervous email to Torie and Cathy introducing myself and applying for a booth at Crafty Wonderland. After waiting a couple of days, I got the acceptance email and that was the beginning of a wonderful partnership. MOSS has grown leaps and bounds since that booth pic was taken above and I would just like to extend my thanks to Crafty (that’s you, Torie and Cathy!). Being accepted to that show was like getting a big warm welcoming hug from the Portland crafty community. I’ve met so many wonderful people and have learned so many things. Without you guys, I never would have grown MOSS to what it is today. 

Earlier this week, Crafty Wonderland has announced a big shift in their plans for 2010. You can read more about why here. MOSS and countless other art and craft enthusiasts will miss all the Sunday crafty goodness at the Doug Fir but will continue our support in the coming years. So WOOT! for Torie and Cathy!

MOSS will not be selling at this month’s Crafty Wonderland (the very last one at the Doug Fir!) but would like to ask all of you to come out and celebrate 3.5 years of crafty love with Torie and Cathy. You ladies are amazing! Many, many, many thanks!

Crafty Wonderland

@ The Doug Fir Lounge (830 E. Burnside, Portland, OR)

Sunday, Novemebr 8th

11am – 4pm * FREE * All Ages

I love sales! Do you?

MOSS is featured by Never Ender on I Adore Style’s Holiday Gift Guide 2009! You can purchase MOSS’ lovely Mariposa Hand Embroidered Necklace (see pic below) for 15% off of the retail price. Don’t forget to use the code “Indie” when you checkout at the Never Ender site. So go get it. Here. Now. The sale runs through Dec. 31. Happy Holiday Shopping everyone!

 

Hey Yo, Reno!

Just wanted to pass this info along to you guys over in Nevada. If you want to get a head start on your holiday shopping, check out Never Ender and friends on November 14th! Lots of amazing indie designers. Good stuff, I promise

Thea’s Interiors now carries MOSS Jewelry!

I’m so happy to announce that Thea’s Interiors will now be carrying MOSS jewelry! Thea’s Interiors carries an impressive collection of antique furniture, small vintage items, art, accessories and jewelry. It’s such a well curated store and I couldn’t pick a better place to show off my doily necklaces (as well as other MOSS favorites). So if you are a person after my own heart, who loves the old and the romantic, you need to check this shop out!

Thea’s Interiors

1204 NW Glisan St.,

Portland, OR 97209

503.274.0275

MOSS is now @ Tender Loving Empire!

Wee! So I’m really excited to announce that Tender Loving Empire will now be carrying MOSS jewelry. This is one of my favorite Portland stores because it packs so much of my favorite things in one little store. They’ve got good local music (yes, they are a record label too), awesome shirts, zines, art, jewelry (!) and lots, lots more. If you are doing your holiday shopping a little early this year, I suggest you drop by and visit. I’m sure you’ll find something special in there for all the peeps in your life.

TENDER LOVING EMPIRE

1720 NW Lovejoy #109 (corner of NW 18th & Lovejoy)
Portland, OR 97207

Store Hours: 11am -6pm (Mon. – Sat.)

Support small businesses! Buy Local! Buy handmade!

MOSS September Calendar!

Hey all just wanted to share with you where we will be during the month of September. 

Of course, a personal favorite of mine… 

September 13, 2009

Crafty Wonderland @ the Doug Fir Lounge

830 E. Burnside, Portland, OR

11am – 4pm * FREE Admission * All Ages

Come down to the Doug Fir Lounge for some crafty shopping from 11am to 4pm. The Doug Fir will also be continuing it’s FREE Summer Concert Series called Pickin’ on Sundays from 3pm to 7pm on their lovely patio. Yes, there will be drink specials  

And something I’m really excited about….

September 19, 2009

Skating with Scissors Craft Bazaar

@ the Hangar in Oaks Amusement Park

7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR

11am – 7pm * FREE Admission * All Ages

This is an event put on by the Rose City Rollers, a rockin all-female roller derby team. The event will feature about 100 talented artists and craftspeople showcasing their work at the Hangar. The RCR will also be launching their cookbook at the event so if dishes like Protein Punch(kin), Bettie Spaghetti, and Vegan Whack N Cheez sounds yummy to you (oh and I heard they are!) , definitely come out and enjoy the festivities.

So boys and gals, let’s celebrate the last good days of summer. Come out and see us!

MOSS now available @ Never Ender!

 

Hello Reno!  I am very excited to announce that the Never Ender in Reno, Nevada is now carrying MOSS jewelry! The Never Ender is a boutique and gallery showcasing art-based clothing and accessories from some of the best and brightest indie artists and designers in the country. Drop by and take a look. MOSS will be offering crocheted bead bangles and a selection of hand embroidered necklaces.

MOSS July Events!

It’s high summer and I just wanted to share with you all MOSS’s events for the month of July. First up, a classic. 

MOSS will be participating in Crafty Wonderland’s July 12th show. This event will also be coinciding with the Doug Fir’s FREE Summer concert series called Pickin’ on Sundays. So come on down and get some great shopping done from 11am -4pm and stay for drinks and good music from 3 – 7 pm. Fun!

And now for something new!

Portland Center for the Performing Arts and Handmade NW team-up for an 8 week summer series of entertainment, crafts and some good family fun. MOSS will be participating in the July 15th and August 19th shows. Hope to see you all there!