DragonflyCrafts

The Hollywood Craft Mafia is hosting the first annual Odd Duck Bazaar THIS SATURDAY!!!

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Hollywood Craft Mafia Meetup Gift Exchange

2009-11-10T08:32:00.000-05:00

Interested in a Handmade Gift Exchange hosted by the Hollywood Craft Mafia, this festive holiday season? Come join us!

http://www.elfster.com/apps/exchange/Join.aspx?euid=40D5B522-CA97-4FCA-9E97-30A22EA0FC73

The deadline to sign up is Nov.15th and everyone will have their gifts in the mail by Dec. 15. The only guidelines is that its handmade by you and supplies cost around 10$, other than that, the sky is the limit!

Through elfster.com you can ask your receiver all sort of questions about what they like or dislike, or whatever. Its fun and simple and come on! Who wouldn't love to get something handmade in the mail for the holidays? Right?!

Rebecca

The Odd Duck Trunk Show 10/10/09

2009-10-12T17:23:00.001-04:00

The first semi-annual Odd Duck Trunk Show was this past weekend. There were so many great handmade goodies to shop from . It was such a great time.

The Sign In:

The refreshments:

The Vendors:
Dragonflycrafts.etsy.com Handbound journals and sketchbooks and accessories

Alexiscolbert.etsy.com Beautifully art jewelry with hand drawn design

WorkingGirl.etsy.com jewelry made from vintage images

KitschyAprons.etsy.com Great reversible aprons just in time for Thanksgiving cooking!

squidart.etsy.com Amazing photographs that I can't wait to hang on my wall :)

chaanda.etsy.com Abstract paintings with deep texture and intense color.

thebeersoapcompany.etsy.com Quality homemade soap with beer as a main ingredient to soften and condition from the scalp to the toes.

sacredherbals.com High quality essential oils blended together in the most perfect way.

withsugarontop.etsy.com Adorable jewelry made with sprinkles and candies.

michidesigns.net Accessories and more detailed with Asian design.

Stitch Rock '09 Rocked!

2009-10-06T08:21:00.001-04:00

Odd Duck Handmade Bazaar Vendor Call!

2009-09-27T22:54:00.000-04:00

YES! We are on Facebook!

2009-08-08T18:10:00.000-04:00

Hollywood Craft Mafia on Facebook

Vending Possibilities with the Hollywood Craft Mafia!

2009-08-08T17:59:00.000-04:00

Looking to make connections? Sell your handmade crafts and art? Make money for the holiday season? Have an amazing time while doing what you love?

Private trunk show hosted by the Hollywood Craft Mafia has a few spaces left for vendors. This is a private, exclusive event. Buyers are invited owners and managers of boutiques and shops within the Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Miami areas. Vendors should be prepared to sell at wholesale prices and take orders for the holiday season.

Trunk show is being held on October 10th at a private residence. If interested, please email info at hollywoodcraftmafia dot com for more info and an application.

Learn to make this Bunny from a pair of gloves!

2009-05-28T12:50:00.001-04:00

June 7th at 3:00 til 5:00

Join the Hollywood Craft Mafia for this craft workshop event. RSVP on-line at www.meetup.com/HCMmeetupgroup so we can put together your $7.00 craft kit in advance. It will include everything you need to create your Glove Bunny Softie. Our Workshop teacher for this week is Alexis Colbert from "When Bunnies Fly", alexiscolbert.etsy.com

Location:
Learn to Sew
2632 Hollywood Blvd #103
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-649-5133

RSVP:
www.meetup.com/HCMmeetupgroup

2009-05-25T16:36:00.001-04:00

Check out these amazing items on etsy! I want it ALL!!!

Etsy
Buy Handmade
DragonflyCrafts

Getting back into the swing of things

2009-05-25T10:28:00.001-04:00

I have been getting a little more free time to be creative. Lots of new ideas are slowly becoming reality. For now, check out some new things in the shop. More to come in the next day or two.

Etsy
Buy Handmade
DragonflyCrafts

CRAFT SUPPLY SWAP!!!!!!

2009-04-17T22:27:00.001-04:00

Hollywood Craft Mafia Meetup Group

2009-04-15T16:13:00.002-04:00

Visit http://www.meetup.com/HCMMeetupGroup/ to sign up to the hcm meetup group. It is a group that meets once or twice a month for some sort of crafty event such as work shops, field trips, supply swaps or finished craft swaps. Its tons of fun and a great way to meet other crafty people in the south florida area. Please check it out!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE

2008-11-28T08:41:00.000-05:00

Come visit www.DragonflyCrafts.etsy.com for 25% off everything today and today ONLY!!!!!!

Great deals. Get some holiday shopping done quick and easy from the comfort of your own home!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

2008-11-17T21:55:00.000-05:00

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2008-11-10T11:38:00.001-05:00

Upcoming Event

2008-10-09T09:57:00.002-04:00

New for the season

2008-10-09T09:51:00.003-04:00

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I have been adding new things to the shop over the last few days. Please check it out!

Add the code "dfc" to the "note to sellers" window for 20% off your entire order!

Hers a few pics of what I have been adding:

Hollywood Craft Mafia

2008-09-15T22:13:00.004-04:00

Check out the new blog for Hollywood Craft Mafia at www.HollywoodCraftMafia.blogspot.com. Become a follower!

New Pendants

2008-08-17T08:06:00.006-04:00

I just posted a couple new pendants the other day to my etsy shop (www.dragonflycrafts.etsy.com) and there will be more posted today and tomorrow. You should definitely check them out. They are so cute.

Hand cut glass sealed together with cute or vintage inspired images from by collection. Each pendant is then sealed to be water resistant (not water proof :)) Included with the pendant is a ball chain, length 20 inches, but if another length is desires, no extra charge is added! Comes in 18, 20, 22, or 24 inch lengths.

Supply Swap!

2008-07-25T13:56:00.007-04:00

A Get Together

2008-06-29T22:35:00.006-04:00

During our monthly Hollywood Craft Mafia meeting today, Olivia decided she would be the official recorder by photographing the proceedings.

Above is a pic of myself, not realizing I was being recorded.

Ms Ciara of CiaraLovesYou.etsy.com Showing us her mysterious side.

Our newest member, Tina of WorkingGirl.etsy.com

And here should be a picture of Kelli of KachinaHerbs.etsy.com but she was MIA :(

We were planning lots of fun future events and other good stuff to come. Times are exciting!

More to come.

2008-06-27T00:04:00.001-04:00

SOLD:

Handbound Coptic stitch sketchbook/journal from DragonflyCrafts.etsy.com

Beautifully made, top quality, acid free to keep your sketches and thoughts safe for years to come.

Check out DrgonflyCrafts.etsy.com for more great journals, tags, mirrors and more!

2008-06-27T00:01:00.001-04:00

Recently sold on Dragonfly Crafts:

3" round compact mirror comes in its own draw string pouch.

Check out DrgonflyCrafts.etsy.com for more fun and cute mirrors, notebooks and more!

B.E.S.T

2008-06-26T22:55:00.003-04:00

DragonflyCrafts is the newest member of the Bookbinding Etsy Street Team, also known as B.E.S.T. Check out DragonflyCrafts.Etsy.com for current handmade books, journals, sketchbooks, notepads and notebooks as well as future handbound and stitched books. So many good things to come. Life is good :)

Bettie Raffle!

2007-04-26T16:27:00.001-04:00

2007-04-09T09:13:00.000-04:00

Ahhh, yes, the summer of 1992..... Whoa, 15 years ago!

Hollywood Craft Mafia

2007-04-04T20:17:00.000-04:00

The Miami Craft mafia has been discontinued. You can check out my makings along with other great things by the Hollywood Craft Mafia at www.HollywoodCraftMafia.com We are a new group that I am sure you will be hearing more about in the wide open future! Exciting times! :P

Its been a long time

2007-01-10T21:25:00.000-05:00

I went through a few crazy months there. Running the store, taking classes, doing my regular job of office manager and being a full time mom had me running around 24/7. Things have slowed down a bit now. I have been spending most of my online time working on my etsy store: www.dragonflycrafts.etsy.com and on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonflycrafts/ Feel free to check them both out and add me to your friends lists. I add things to both these sites on a pretty regular basis. I will try to get back here every once in a while to update you on the major things going on in the dragonfly's life. Till then.....

Bettie Opening Day

2006-09-04T10:29:00.001-04:00

Well, Saturday went pretty well. We didn't have many customers but the ones we had were ready to shop! I posted some picks on my flickr account
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonflycrafts/
The next day wasnt so eventful but we havent really done much promoting yet. We will be having a write up in Daily Candy in about a month which should be pretty good.

Bettie Press Release!

2006-08-22T09:49:00.000-04:00

HEAVENS TO BETTIE!
South Florida’s newest handmade boutique opens its doors Sept. 2

DANIA BEACH, FL – Starting in September, South Floridians will no longer have to trek to South Beach to find stylish clothing and accessories. That’s because Bettie, a fresh new boutique stocked with goods from up-and-coming designers, opens its doors in Dania on September 2.

The brainchild of longtime designers and members of the Miami Craft Mafia, Bettie is bringing the unique designs of local crafters, as well as the best handmade items from designers across the country, to the Broward County shores. Browsing the store, you’ll find local goods like jewelry and journals by Dragonfly Crafts, spectacular and stylish totes by Mamadelic, and psychedelic clothing for kids of all ages by Ragamufyn. Soaps and edible body products are on tap, courtesy of Lushbox and Daisycakes Soap. And out of towners like Moxie Madness, Reckon, Tinymeat and Divinity Designs are getting in on the action too, with silkscreened tees, hipster patches, snazzy plastic wallets and more.

There’s no question these goods are hot, but that’s not the only reason to shop Bettie. Bettie’s a haven for handmade goods, so every purchase supports a crafter or artist. Plus, Bettie’s as unique as you are – everything in the store is a unique piece of art, so you’ll never have to worry about wearing the same thing as everybody else.

Intrigued? Stop by Bettie’s grand opening celebration on Sept. 2 and check it out for yourself, or visit www.shopbettie.com.

About Bettie
Bettie is a boutique stocked with handmade designs located in Dania Beach at 38 South Federal Highway. Founded by members of the Miami Craft Mafia, the shop showcases the work of local designers and crafters, as well as the best handmade goods from around the country. Visit www.shopbettie.com to learn more.

About the Miami Craft Mafia
The Miami Craft Mafia is group of independent crafty, DIY business owners in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area banding together their resources, expertise and experience to bring the more unique, edgier side of crafting to the forefront. Visit www.miamicraftmafia.com to learn more.

Flickr

2006-08-15T20:33:00.000-04:00

Just set up a flickr account.....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dragonflycrafts/
Check it out, ya hear!

Time

2006-08-11T21:17:00.000-04:00

Who has an? I was doing so well, qritting almost every day and then I get back to Florida and nothing. So even though I dont have much time right now I am forcing myself just to write something! I will try to write more later. I swear :)

Opening a store

2006-07-20T14:50:00.000-04:00

So a few of us in the Miami Craft Mafia have always toyed with the idea of opening a store. We would sell our own handmade items along with opening it up to consignments. I have been away for the last 2 months and havent had much contact with anyone from home. About 3 days ago I got a call from Mona. It turns out Mona and Heather decised to look around for store space that we could afford. They wanted to know if they could count me in. I told her I needed to talk to Drew about it and think for a while and I would let her know....I totally expected Drew to not be into the idea because of the store location and because of the work I would have to put into it with out much financial payback. But he was more positive than I thought. He was concerned about the money but I explained to him that I wouldnt be doing it for the money. I would do it for the experience mostly. After talking to him about it, I thought about it more and how I always had day dreams about owning some sort of store. A soap store, a supply store, ect. Things that would turn me off from the idea were things like doing it all by myself, not being able to go away at all, the technicalities of owning and running a store. It seems all these reasons have dissappeared with this project. I will have 2 business partners splitting the work evenly. We will be able to work ideas of each other and have support from each other. I am really looking forward to this. I can't wait to get home and get started. Heather found a third place yesturday that looks like a really nice place. Its on the small side but the price is right and its in really good shape. So I think we will do it there. Mona is supposed to go over today to see it. My brain is going crazy from ideas. I should start writing stuff down and go over it with the girls when I get home.....

Vaca

2006-07-19T07:25:00.000-04:00

First of all, I wanted to post pics of the girls at sesame place but first:

Yes, I road a camel. Try explaining to a 3 year old and a 5 year old that you feel its morally and ethically wrong to ride a camel around a little circle once for $5 in the middle of New York City.....
Anyways, heres the pics from sesame place, which is just a crowded mess of piss water from dirty Americans:

Olivia on her first roller coaster which she absolutely loved!

Its so sad when a 5 year old already has issues with her mom (on the right).......my poor Haillie

My beautiful Fire Woman

THis ride particularly smelt like piss.....

Links!

2006-07-06T20:37:00.000-04:00

Holy Crap! Now I just added my links to the right! I am getting good! ;op

Counter

2006-07-06T20:02:00.000-04:00

I am feeling so technologically advanced! I was able to enter a counter at the bottom of the page! I mean I just went to statcounter.com and filled in the info so it really wasn't me writing code or anything but still! I was able to copy and paste the code in the right place! And I looked, and it was there! The first time!

Okay, now reading over what I just wrote, I sound like a real air head. But I guess it doesn't matter. Who the hell will be reading this anywhoo?

Earrings

2006-07-06T13:07:00.000-04:00

So, I went to my dads house a few days ago. His wife and kids were at Cape Cod so I knew the house would be nice and quiet....and boring. So I brought over my jewelry supplies with me for something to do. I ended up making these earrings:

I'm not actually sure if I like them. They don't seem to go alone with the rest of my jewelry in terms of the style. I am going to leave them up for a while, till I get home in a few weeks and then I might just take them down....

2006-07-05T13:46:00.000-04:00

The Zoo. We went to the zoo. THis is us at the zoo! Yeah, I'm a bit hyper right now!!!!! I keep singing everything I say. Thats one of the many annoying things I do when I'm hyper. :oP

2006-07-04T10:47:00.000-04:00