Firefly {bright + buzz} Bloghttp://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/indie-craft, handmade in boulder, coSun, 19 May 2013 22:17:54 +0000©FireflyHandmade, LLCen-USSquarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)Summer Market is on the way!the firefliesMon, 13 May 2013 02:46:47 +0000http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/2013/5/12/summer-market-is-on-the-way.html1128549:13127143:33689903It's Twenty Ninth Street or buzz - oops, we mean bust!! Our amazing makers are posted, all-time favorites and Firefly newbies, are busy creating new artisan goods for our Summer Market at Twenty Ninth Street, Boulder; Saturday, June 29, 10am-7pm and Sunday, June 30, 11am-5pm. Firefly friends and fans will all be gathering at our new venue for a Summer street celebration - we'll be flying on 29th Street, no cars allowed - get ready!!

]]>http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33689903.xmlMidnight Tonight...the firefliesMon, 29 Apr 2013 22:25:48 +0000http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/2013/4/29/midnight-tonight.html1128549:13127143:33516926We're twinkling with anticipation for jurying our amazing Firefly Summer Market applications! There's still time for incredible handmade artisans to apply - just do so by midnight tonight if you haven't already!

Firefly Handmade Summer Market magic is almost here! 

]]>http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33516926.xml3 More Days!the firefliesSat, 27 Apr 2013 22:09:08 +0000http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/2013/4/27/3-more-days.html1128549:13127143:33511310http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33511310.xml5 DAYS LEFT!the firefliesThu, 25 Apr 2013 04:28:29 +0000http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/2013/4/24/5-days-left.html1128549:13127143:33431916
Calling all local, handmade artisans - Firefly Handmade Summer Market applications are open just 5 more days, through April 29!  
We're fluttering with anticipation of fresh, new, cool, handmade artisan products to add to our markets. It's a great way to celebrate Summer and introduce your goods to our 4,000+ shoppers.
And remember, save the weekend of June 29 & 30, 10am-5pm, to meet your Firefly friends at the former Sutherland's Lumberyard, 3390 Valmont, Boulder, CO. We'll be all abuzz as we celebrate Summer in Firefly style!
Apply through April 29!

 

]]>http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33431916.xmlJoyful making in TuscanyFirefly BethMon, 22 Apr 2013 16:52:10 +0000http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/2013/4/22/joyful-making-in-tuscany.html1128549:13127143:33421116A good friend and sponsor of Firefly Handmade, architect Keira Ritter, has shared an amazing opportunity with all Firefly fans and friends! It's a special Firefly $500 discount for an incredible creative art-making and yoga retreat to Tuscany (yes, Italy!) June 1-8, 2013. Check out http://www.womensquest.com/retreats/tuscanyspringart.html for full details! 

]]>http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33421116.xmlSunshine, warmth and fireflies are coming!the firefliesFri, 19 Apr 2013 14:11:00 +0000http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/2013/4/19/sunshine-warmth-and-fireflies-are-coming.html1128549:13127143:33411338So happy to share with our wonderful Firefly Handmade friends & fans, that our first ever Summer Market is going to spread its wings at the former Sutherland's Lumber Yard, 3390 Valmont, Boulder, CO. You all know the place (hopefully you've been there with us before) and now you know the time too! So save the date: Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, 10am-5pm and invite all your friends along!

Hard to believe with snow still on the ground that we'll soon be celebrating sunny warm days in Firefly style! We look forward to shining bright with everyone very soon!

Applications are open through April 29!

]]>http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33411338.xmlCreative Community: The MakerieFirefly BethTue, 16 Apr 2013 19:35:31 +0000http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/2013/4/16/creative-community-the-makerie.html1128549:13127143:33394658Congratulations to our friend, Ali DeJohn, and the wonderful success of the first weekend of The Makerie. The second weekend focusing on sewing is about to begin. We are so happy to see our creative community growing so much here in Colorado! Check out The Makerie's Summer Series happening at the Lyons Farmette in the coming months.

]]>http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33394658.xmlDrumroll Please......Haute NaturistaTue, 02 Apr 2013 19:50:00 +0000http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/2013/4/2/drumroll-please.html1128549:13127143:33183800

We have an exciting announcement for our FF friends and fans:

As of April 8th, we have passed the torch to a brand new flygal Beth Pomerantz. An artist herself, and recent transplant to Boulder, Beth became an instant fan of Firefly Handmade when she attended the Gypsy Handmade Market last September. She has just the right spark of creativity, energy and enthusiasm needed to fly this show. Her big picture vision, creativity, marketing and event planning skills will keep Firefly thriving and growing. 

Holland, Allison & Kristin will be working closely with Beth in the coming weeks as she brings her wings up to full span and speed. Please join us in welcoming Beth!

“I fell in love with Firefly and the Flygals at the first market I attended. Being an artist and lover of amazing artisan creativity, I knew immediately this was a great fit. I am thrilled to be a part of and promote this talented artisan community,” shared Beth.

We would also like to express our deep gratitude and enthusiastic "cheers" to all who have partnered with us in helping Firefly Handmade soar to a quick success over these past 2 1/2 years. We are excited for what's to come!

Complete details, location and more, will be posted very SOON! Please check website and facebook in upcoming days. Summer Market applications are now open! 

]]>http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-33183800.xml2x2 Product + Printcommunityhandmade newsmadethe firefliesSat, 09 Mar 2013 21:57:37 +0000http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/2013/3/9/2x2-product-print.html1128549:13127143:32948581

PRODUCT: public launch of  ”Furniture Designs from Salvage” - CU Green Tech student competition winning prototypes.

PRINT: “Moveable Type” Truck - a mobile print shop built into the back of a vintage delivery truck making a one-night-only stop in Boulder for 2X2 at FACTORY|made.

WHAT? 2X2 PRODUCT and PRINT DESIGN COMMUNITY MIXER

WHEN? Friday March 15 from 5-7pm

WHERE? FACTORY|made 2000 21st Street, Boulder CO

]]>http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-32948581.xmltwo hands paperie: holiday wrapping stationHaute NaturistaThu, 13 Dec 2012 02:31:00 +0000http://fireflyhandmade.com/blog/2012/12/12/two-hands-paperie-holiday-wrapping-station.html1128549:13127143:31809464

Once again there will be a free, self service gift wrap table for all at the market. YIPPEE!! Shop, buy and wrap all in one place--yep, we want to make your holiday gift giving exciting, local and stress free! 

Two Hands Paperie is partnering with Firefly Handmade this year as hosts and demonstrators at the gift wrap table. The Two Hands gals can show you some fancy tricks of the trade to make your packages look lovely with wonderful paper bits and notions. ....and if you end up over on West Pearl St., do stop in their store sometime and look around its a favorite spot of ours in Boulder.

Two Hands Paperie

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