Spring W.E.S.T. Etsy Market - Seller Preview: Round 11

Winnipeg Etsy Street Team is having their annual Spring Sale and there will be lots of great Etsy Sellers at the event. Here is a sample of some of the talent you can expect:  
 
Little Big Ideas
 


Little Big Ideas create unique and functional home decor and organizational items hand crafted and upcycled from salvaged material. We believe in making old, new again with a rustic and vintage flare! Our items include jewelry organizational units, home decor, nursery decor, technology stands, growth charts and makeup brush caddies.

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media:
Twitter/ Instagram / Facebook / Etsy

TBL Boutique
 

The Bag Ladies Boutique is a mother/daughters handmade shop that creates gift items for the whole family

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media:
Pinterest / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Etsy

To add this Event to your calendar and for more details on what to expect at the Spring W.E.S.T. Etsy Market head over to our Facebook Event! 
 

To see more of the sellers you can see our last preview HERE!

Spring W.E.S.T Etsy Market - Seller Preview: Round 10

Winnipeg Etsy Street Team is having their annual spring sale and there will be lots of great Etsy sellers at the event. Here is a sample of some of the talent you can expect.

It's My Nature Pottery

It's My Nature Pottery sells wall art and vases to trinket bowls and clay jerwelry that celebrate nature and spirit with artist Teresa Carey.

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media:

Pinterest / Facebook

Riley Grae Designs

Riley Grae Designs creates a variety of up-cycled and re-purposed products that include bags, purses, stuffies, jewelry, pins, magnets, planters, pillows and paintings.

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media:

Instagram / Facebook / Website

SoGa Artisan Soaperie

SoGa Artisan Soaperie is your local vegan bath and body bakery which provides hand crafted soaps, lotions and other skincare products. We are proud to be certified cruelty free by the Leaping Bunny program!

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media:

Facebook / Twitter / Youtube / Instagram

To add this event to your calender and for more details on what to expect at the Spring W.E.S.T Etsy Market head over to our Facebook Event.

Stay tuned for more seller previews! To see more sellers you can see our last preview HERE!

Spring W.E.S.T. Etsy Market - Seller Preview: Round 4

Winnipeg Etsy Street Team is having their annual Spring Sale and there will be lots of great Etsy Sellers at the event. Here is a sample of some of the talent you can expect: 

 Andi Designs
 

 

Andi Designs makes spray paint art pieces and uses photography and other images on coaster sets and cards.

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media: 

Instagram / Etsy 
  

Heidi and Seek
 

 

Heidi and Seek Boutique sells unique, colorful, fun clothing and accessories for the fashionista in you!

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media: 

Blog / Instagram / Facebook / Etsy

Real Swanky  

Real Swanky's got you covered for top notch subversive embroidery to help horrify your guests. Locally sourced materials and always vegan friendly! 

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media: 

Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Etsy 

To add this Event to your calendar and for more details on what to expect at the Spring W.E.S.T. Etsy Market head over to our Facebook Event! 

   
Stay tuned for more Seller Previews! To see more of the sellers you can see our last preview HERE!

 

Spring W.E.S.T. Etsy Market - Seller Preview: Round 3

Winnipeg Etsy Street Team is having their annual Spring Sale and there will be lots of great Etsy Sellers at the event. Here is a sample of some of the talent you can expect: 

 Annie and Dot
 

Annie and Dot makes handmade stylin' apparel for your littles sewn by two mamas who work with organic and high quality fabrics to bring you comfy clothing for your kids that are made to outlast muddy puddles and nature adventures. 

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media: 

Pinterest / Instagram / Facebook / Etsy
 

Dawn M Teasdale
 

Dawn M Teasdale creates relaxed and contemporary sterling silver jewellery - including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media: 

Pinterest / Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Etsy
 

Urban Wool 59
 

Urban Wool 59 will have a wide variety of cotton hats for all ages, as well as market totes, vintage fabric bags, felted wool dryer balls, felted soaps, and hand-dyed natural yarns. 

For more awesome products from this seller follow them on social media: 

 Etsy
 

To add this Event to your calendar and for more details on what to expect at the Spring W.E.S.T. Etsy Market head over to our Facebook Event! 

  
 Stay tuned for more Seller Previews! To see more of the sellers you can see our last preview HERE!

 

WEST Handmade and Vintage Sale VIII

It's coming fast! Are you ready for the W.E.S.T Handmade and Vintage Sale VIII? 
If the amazing 45+ local Etsy sellers weren't enough, 
be sure to come for our door prizes, free swag and live music!

 We are excited to have a couple of special guests!

Jonnies Sticky buns  

with veg and gluten free options, 

Shut Ur Pie Hole

Door prizes for Free vendor bucks to spend on site:
- Draws for $25 at 12:00pm and 1:00pm, draws for $50 at 2:00pm and 3:00pm.
- Must be present to win
- After each draw, tickets will be set aside and not eligible for next draw
- One ticket per admission (including kids under 12 that get in free)
- Can only be used day of sale until 5pm (excluding food vendor)

FREE Parking is available in the back with over 100 spaces. 
Also right in front is transit stop for Bus #10

There is a spot indoors for your convenience to park strollers 
and elevator use is available upon request. 

WEST Handmade and Vintage Sale VIII
Holy Cross Gym
290 Dubuc
Winnipeg
11 am to 5pm 

$2 Admission

Etsy Made in Canada - Manitoba Market September 26, 2015

Manitoba Celebrates Etsy: Made in Canada 

Saturday, September 26

Cross-country pop-up marketplace 

in Winnipeg and 32 other cities nationwide

Winnipeg, MB – On Saturday, September 26, Etsy: Made in Canada returns with 33 Canadian cities hosting a one-day marketplace celebrating the Etsy community. In Winnipeg, be sure to visit the Neeginan Centre at 181 Higgins Ave. from 10am-4pm to shop your favourite local Etsy sellers.

Manitoba’s Etsy Team is excited to be participating again, with 70+ local Etsy sellers ready to showcase the area’s handmade wares and vintage goods. Vendors come from all across Manitoba, and also a few of our neighbours from North Western Ontario.

Visitors to the marketplace in Winnipeg have the chance to shop favourites like baby moccasins from Ulla + Vigo, and jewellery for men and women by Aelios Design at the Neeginan Centre (181 Higgins Ave.), from 10am-4pm. Each market, from Salt Spring Island to Whitehorse to St. John’s, is powered by an Etsy Team, a self-organized group of like-minded sellers. Etsy Teams and their Team Captains ensure each event reflects the city’s individual style and culture, in addition to providing support to members and newcomers looking to start an Etsy shop. Through sharing advice, experiences and resources, Etsy teams help spark inspiration and encourage collaboration among its community.

Etsy fans unable to visit a nearby Made in Canada marketplace can shop participating vendors from across the country on Etsy.com/madeincanada and year-round on Etsy.com.

“Etsy: Made in Canada is our biggest event of the year, taking our online experience offline, to connect sellers, communities and buyers in person,” said Erin Green, Managing Director, Etsy Canada. “With Winnipeg and 32 other cities participating across the country this year, we couldn’t be prouder of Canada’s commitment to shopping local and supporting its maker communities.”

“We’re confident this year’s Etsy: Made in Canada will be even better than last year’s resounding success,” said the Etsy Markets MB Team, host of Winnipeg's marketplace. “Our team is thrilled to once again be hosting a marketplace, demonstrating what a passionate group of artisans we have across Manitoba, so make sure you come by to see us in action!”

Made in Canada is just one of Etsy’s recent offline markets and experiences, having participated in Pride Toronto,Calgary Stampede and Way Home Music & Arts Festival this year alone, allowing sellers to engage in their community and meet customers face-to-face. Throughout the year, Etsy helps local Etsy Teams and Captains organize the event by offering a two-day “boot camp” training session in Toronto for all team captains; supplying a PR tool kit on how to locally promote the event, providing tips on how to secure a venue and attract local sellers, all in addition to ongoing marketing and public relations support.

This year’s second annual Etsy: Made in Canada event is sure to demonstrate the vibrant communities to be found in every pocket across the country.

For more information about Manitoba's Etsy: Made in Canada market visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1575360242736602/ 

WEST Handmade and Vintage Sale VI Wrap-up

Can you believe the WEST Handmade and Vintage Sale VI was only a few days ago? WEST was pleased to host our 6th Handmade and Vintage Sale, which was held at the Holy Cross Gym on Saturday. The sale ran from 11-4 and we were oh-so excited to see over 1400 people come through the doors to visit our 48 vendors, talented musicians (Oakhorn Music, Alan Wong, Allanah Zeebeck, Tannis Kelm), one stacked canteen (featuring Other Brother Roasters and Jonnies Sticky Buns), as well as take part in the Make-It Table hosted by Michael's Polo Park! 

On to the photos!

Group photo by Meg Crane (cockroach zine)

Above batch by Caitlin Schlamb (realswanky / decent photography.)

A rarity - oh my! Our usual photo gal Caitlin (finally snapped a pic in front of the lens!)
by Andee P. (sew dandee)

Above batch by Roy Liang.

WEST can't wait to see what treasures you picked up from the event. Want to show them off online? We'd love to see your posts on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook - Don't forget to hashtag #winnipegetsy !