ooh, ooh pick me! pick me!

NEW! Catch it while it's hot.

email me if you want to participate!

xo

YART!

handmade militia

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✂ call to arms: a summons, invitation, or appeal to undertake a particular course of action ✂

contact me if you'd like to participate.

xo

handmade militia

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✂ call to arms: a summons, invitation, or appeal to undertake a particular course of action ✂

The French Nest Market :: Saturday, August 8th

The opportunity to share the Handmade Militia booth at our (as in Fort Collins') outdoor summer market called The French Nest Market on August 8th. Depending on how many people sign up to share the booth, the cost will be $20-$40 per crafter. 

I can only accept 10 different artists at this time so please let me know asap if you would like to participate. 

The booth is 10' x 20'. We all set up our stuff together, there aren't really separate tables for each artist, although everyone can have their own "spot". I provide the tents, a couple of tables and clothing racks. I'm asking that people try to bring more tables to help me out. And of course whatever else you need to display your lovely things. There was a TON of foot traffic last month and everyone had good sales, I think the longer these markets go on the more people will come to shop. Besides that, it's just plain old fun. You get to sit in the grass and hang out with other people who make things, and sell your creations to an adoring public, what more could you really want? The market runs from 9 am - 3 pm, set up at 7 ish.  

p.s. this event is pet and child friendly. There is a large grassy area for kids and pups to play in, so bring 'em along!

If you have any other questions don't hesitate to contact me.

See you all soon!

xo

whitney

whitney@handmademilitia.com

970-416-5974

French Nest Market Awesomeness

Thank you to everyone who stopped by last Saturday and visited the  Handmade Militia booth at The French Nest Market. We had double the space and double the vendors, most of whom were new and it was a pleasure to meet each and everyone of them.

And just in case you couldn't stop by, here's a list of who all participated:

AdellaBellla

Woolibear

Willow Tree - sculptures by Willow Wicklund

Will Dunn and Kelsi Ottenbacher - photographers extraordinaire

MudPuppy

Baby Afghans By Penny

J.J. Edwards

Akinz

Lucky Me Beads

Lily McConnell - incredible peyote stitch bracelets and fabulous button earrings

Looking forward to the (hot) August market. Contact me if you are interested in participating.

xo

whitney

note of interest

Hello everyone!

Just a quick note to let you know that this month's First Friday Craft Fair (July 3rd) has been canceled. Let's just say that the response was under-whelming. I'm rethinking it all now and I'll let you know what I decide for August.

xo

whitney

Handmade Militia Newsletter : July

Hello, Hello all of my friends,

I hope this sunny weather is finding you relaxed and inspired!

Here are the Handmade Militia events on the calendar for July.

As always if you are interested in participating just shoot me an email and let me know.

There will be the First Friday Craft Fair (July 3rd). 

This is a simple event where everyone gets together and sells their wares, one night a month. It's a great chance to test the waters with a new collection of goods or to make your first appearance on the craft fair circuit. Cost is minimal, $10 (new, lower price) and simply helps cover my advertising. You get to keep 100% of the profits you make. Currently, I'm working out the details on a new location. The previous first friday craft fairs have been at the Bean Cycle coffee shop which was wonderful. A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible and to those who put up with our intrusions each month. But I think it is time to move on. I've found a larger space which means more crafters, which means more variety, which means more yummy handmade-ness, which means all the more reason for people to come.

As a side note: With the past First Friday Craft Fairs I feel like we were something people just 'happened upon' and most of the time it was not these looky-loos who ended up buying our things. I'm hoping to promote this month's craft fair as more of a destination and an event. Casual passers- by are always welcome, but I'd like to encourage more people to think of us when they are trying to decide what to do on Friday night. 

"Hey Jane,"

"Yes, Jack."

"Let's go check out the Handmade Militia craft fair before we head out to dinner tonight."

"Oh Jack, you read my mind."

I'l be making posters and flyers showing the dates for at least 3 of the upcoming first fridays. I'll let you know when they are available if you would like to have some of your own.

I will also be doing the usual virtual world advertising - facebook, craigslist, newspaper calendars, blogs, etc...

Let me know if you have any other ideas. 

Here's to a permanent fixture in the (first) friday night scene!

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Then there will be the opportunity to share the Handmade Militia booth at our (as in Fort Collins') outdoor summer market called The French Nest Market on July 11th. This one is a little more $ but there's more bang for your buck. Depending on how many people sign up to share the booth, the cost will be $20-$40. The booth is 10' x 20'. I provide the tents and a few display things but I'm asking people to bring more things to help me out (tables, boxes, racks etc...)There was a TON of foot traffic and everyone had good sales at the one last month, and I think July will only be better. Besides that, it's just plain old fun. You get to sit in grass and hang out with other people who make things, and sell your creations to an adoring public, what more could you want really? The market runs from 9 am - 3 pm, set up at 7 ish. 

p.s. this event is child friendly. There is a large grassy area for kids to play in so if you need to bring the kiddos just let me know.

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Thanks to all of you for your continued support. The Handmade Militia would not be what it is without you; it would just be the Handmade Militant and that really doesn't have the same ring to it...

xo

whitney

oh mexico...

feel free to sing along, or not, it helps sometimes...

ok I'm not really in Mexico, as much as I wish I was, but I am on stay-cation for the month of June. NO handmade militia first friday market tomorrow. We'll catch you all in July. Stay tuned for a very excellent surprise coming your way...

sunshine and seedlings,

xo

whitney