Where to Find the {NewNew} November 27-30

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Post Thanksgiving Day brings us to the busiest shopping season of the year... and the {NewNew} is making it super simple this weekend to buy gifts without the hassle of Black Friday crowds! Join us today until Monday where some {NewNew} artists are offering 10% and more off all merchandise. Just go onto www.Etsy.com and in the search tool bar enter newnewteam, etsyholidaysale to see the best handmade products the New York metro area has to offer.

To whet your appetite... check out some of the shops below who are a part of the holiday sale!

Silver Ring and Pearl Necklace by Wish by Felicity

String Theory Tea Light Cover by warpeDesign

Gray GrabItnGo Recycled Sweater Bag by Groundsel

Grey 3/4 Sleeve Womens Shirt with Silkscreened Pinwheels by Kimmchi

JOY by altonweekes

For in-person shopping, visit some {NewNew}ers at the Bowery Bazaar at 351 Bowery in Manhattan.

HOURS:

Friday 27th from 12pm to 10pm, Wabisabi Brooklyn and PurtyBird

Saturday November 28th from 12pm to 9pm, PurtyBird and Loella Medina

Sunday November 29th from 12pm to 6pm, Claudia Pearson and Loella Medina




Happy Holiday Shopping!



Karina
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Holidays in NYC - Time Out New York

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Time Out New York has released their 2009 Holiday Gift Guide and have highlighted some independent sellers within the city. There are a few members of the {NewNew} selected to represent their respected borough.
Manhattan
Journalistic Tendencies
Metalicious


Brooklyn

Dirty Loves Clean
 May Luk Ceramics

The Bronx


Queens
Bungaloe


Marilyn ~ pulpsushi.etsy.com

Decorating Gift Boxes with Vintage Holiday Seals and Beautiful Paper

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Vintage Xmas Seal Box
I am a collector of many things. I always have been. Oddly however, I have these fantasies of living in a minimalist home or at least an impeccably neat one. To make matters worse, for the longest time I was also a hoarder. I would hold on to all of these little odds and ends because I liked them. Fortunately, with my new Etsy shop, The Craftarium, I am finally thinning out at least two of my collections - vintage holiday seals and pretty paper.

During the Thanksgiving weekend, I wanted to offer a holiday promotion, so I offered free shipping and unique gift packaging. I decided to collage each box with decorative papers, cut-outs, and shop labels. As I sorted through my collection of "collage-able items" (one of many collections) I found a babyfood jar filled vintage holiday seals that I picked up in 1998. Jackpot! The seals date from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

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With a glue stick and scissors I got to work and whipped out a bunch of boxes pretty quickly. My customers on Etsy and at my trunk show really seem to like being able to give their handmade gifts in a unique, hand-decorated gift boxes.

Although I picked up my seals a decade ago, you can find vintage holiday seals on Etsy, by searching under "Vintage: tags and titles" for "christmas seals."

If you do not have stacks of pretty paper lying about, check your recycling bin, your junk mail, old books (not valuable ones!), wrapping paper stash, piano bench, or really anyplace you keep paper that you are willing to cut up. All of those Christmas catalogs that spill out of your mailbox lately are filled with seasonal images - all yours ripe for the slicing.

Then pull out your scissors and gluestick and go to town. When finished you will have festive gift boxes as unique as you and your gifts are.

Although my holiday promotion is over, I am extending it for fans of The {NewNew} blog. If you order from my Etsy shop, The Craftarium, between Tuesday, December 9 and Friday, December 12 I will waive shipping fees and include a gift box for each item ordered (while supplies last.) Just add "newnewblog" in the message to seller during checkout.

Happy Holidays!

Come join us today at the Knitting Factory!

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After all the planning and coordinating the day has finally come! Over 30 different multi-talented souls got together and to create this epic event, setting the stage for what will be an ongoing trend towards shopping local and handmade for the holidays. 

We think this is the central focus of why we are doing what we are doing.  Yes, it is a shopping event. But it means so much more. 

By buying handmade, you are countering the direct consequences of mass production, which has a negative effect on our neighborhoods. 

Events like the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade will only help spread the belief that shopping local and handmade is one way to save our community. Supporting local artisans is about helping out neighbors and keeping the city vibrant. 

And organizing this event is no small feat. This group is all about getting involved to develop one another's creative and business potential. Today when you visit us at the Knitting Factory, you'll see the fruits of all that hard work, both on the business side and on the creative side. Each and every single item for sale has been created by the artists themselves. 

So please come join us for our inaugural holiday event. There will be music and martinis, cupcakes and creative gifts for sale. And if you're feeling generous, you may want to donate to the good folks at NOCC, just by getting your gifts wrapped. 

We hope that you will take part in what will be a festive and fun day for all, and we truly look forward to seeing you there!


The goody bags are stuffed and ready to go

Nine Cakes' bite-sized goodies are not to be missed!


Top Five Reasons to Visit the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade on Sat. Dec. 6, 2008

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Support local artists while drinking a hot toddy.

Shop unique, handmade products for your special someone.


Support the local economy by shopping items made in your zip code!

Enjoy some crafty goodness with over 30 vendors at this event sponsored by Etsy, Yelp and The L Magazine!

Be a part of history! This is the only major craft fair to be held at the legendary Knitting Factory!

For event info and directions, visit: http://handmadecavalcade.com

Cavalcade

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CAVALCADE:

A cavalcade is a procession or parade (of sorts), or a mass trail ride by a company of riders. The focus of a cavalcade is participation rather than display.

cav⋅al⋅c ade
[kav-uhl-keyd, kav-uhl-keyd]
–noun
1. a procession of persons riding on horses, in horsedrawn carriages, in cars, etc.
2. any procession
3. any noteworthy series, as of events or activities.

Handmade:
[hand-meyd]
–adjective

Made by hand, rather than by machine.