Getting Ready for the Spring Handmade Cavalcade...

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The Spring Handmade Cavalcade is coming up in less than 2 weeks and the team is working on final preparations... Shoppers who have come to the previous Handmade Cavalcades know that one of the perks for early shoppers, in addition to getting the be the first to see new work from local NY artsits is getting your hands on one of the Team's famous goody bags. This Cavalcade will be no exception - we will have a brand new design of {NewNew} tote bags.





Three members of the team recently had a screen printing session to get ready for the big event. Check out the photos from our crafting session:


Stacks of cotton tote bags in vibrant Spring colors - waiting to be screen printed...


A rack full of freshly printed tote bags drying after the first layer of the printing process...


Courtney of Webbed Ware and Martin of Adornments NYC mixing the screen printing inks...


Laura of Fisk and Fern adding the second layer of color to the tote bags...


The second layer of the screen printing process is complete...


Racks and racks full of tote bags drying and waiting to be filled with loot...

What will go inside? Stay tuned... we'll have more details about what will be inside both the goody bags and the raffle prizes soon...

Did I say raffle? yup. Don't miss out.








What? The {NewNew} presents the Spring Handmade Cavalcade - featuring over 40 local artisans, designers and crafters...

Where? Slate 54 West 21st Street (between 5th and 6th Aves), New York, NY 10010

When? Saturday May 7th, 2011 from 10am to 5pm










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Save the Date! April 24th is the Spring Handmade Cavalcade!

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Shop Sustainably this Earth Day with the {New New} at the Spring Handmade Cavalcade.

 This spring, make eco-conscious shopping and gift-giving a part of your Earth Day tradition. Join the independent artists and makers of the {New New} at the second annual Spring Handmade Cavalcade, where local designers and makers will feature the best of their handmade collections.

Why Earth Day? Because {NewNew} member artists care about New York and its sustainability.  To reduce waste, {NewNew} member artists use little packaging, recycle and upcycle materials, and create and sell locally.  At the Spring Handmade Cavalcade, you will find a variety of these sustainable goods including housewares made from post-consumer waste, jewelry made with recycled metals, and much, much more.


The Spring Handmade Cavalcade will take place on April 24th, from 10am - 5pm at Berry Park, 4 Berry Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  Be among the first 100 people to arrive and receive a free, limited-edition goody bag full of wonderful eco-inspired giveaways.

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{New New} ECO TIP #1 - When shopping, skip the plastic bag and use a tote bag instead.  You can make your own tote bag using an old t-shirt.  For this and other DIY tips on how to recycle, upcycle and reuse items to create new treasures and live more sustainably, come back for more tips and ideas!



The Spring Handmade Cavalcade is proudly sponsored by Etsy, Lion Brand Yarn, and Swap-Bot.

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A {NewNew} vendor eco-story from:
Groundsel refashions unloved textiles and plastics to infuse them with a different identity. Her products include recycled tie bags, fused plastic purses, and felted sweater bags and accessories.  This year, Groundsel is excited to introduce embellished messenger bags made out of recycled cotton.
To see more vendors, visit handmadecavalcade.com

Spring Handmade Cavalcade Raffle Prizes

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We're gearing up for our big event, the Spring Handmade Cavalcade. One of the benefits of shopping at this event is the opportunity to enter a raffle drawing. Wondering what's up for grabs? They are ten embellished tote bags filled with donations from {NewNew} members. See some of the prizes below.


Nordea's Soaperie


Wai Sze Designs


Wabi Sabi Brooklyn


Sweet Buddha


Saru Star


Pulp Sushi


Meekiyua



Lu Crafts


Look Closely Press


L'atelier Des Bijoux




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