Join us at the London leg of a worldwide celebration of creativity, the Etsy Craft Party, hosted by super stylish crafting venue The Make Lounge on Friday, June 18, 2010 (which happens to be Etsy’s birthday!). We’ll have glass painting, cheery bunting, festive flowers and other simple projects on the go, but please feel free to bring along a portable craft such as knitting or crocheting.
The Make Lounge’s retail shop will be open from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and Etsy Craft Party visitors will receive a 10% discount on any purchase made during that time.
So we can plan numbers, we need everyone to RSVP here. Tickets are £5 per person to help cover the crafting supplies and venue costs.

Here are the details…
When: Friday, June 18, 2010. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: The Make Lounge (Venue 2) at 41-1/2 Barnsbury Street, London N1 1TY, halfway along Barnsbury Street between Upper Street and Liverpool Road (the retail shop is located just two minutes walk away at 49-51 Barnsbury Street).
How: RSVP here with a £5 donation to help cover the crafting supplies and venue costs. The venue is just a short walk from Highbury & Islington and Angel tubes, accessible by overland train, and on several major bus routes.
Who: You! And a slew of local artists and crafters.
What to Bring: A clear drinking glass or votive holder you wish to paint and some yummy nibbles to share with fellow crafters. Hint: Cakes and crafting go especially well together! Also feel free to bring a portable project that you’d like to work on during the evening.
Too far away from London? Not to worry! Etsy Craft Parties are happening simultaneously across the globe on the 18th, so search for a Craft Party near you and sign up here. If you don’t see one planned in your hood yet, feel free to organize your own. Your Craft Party can come to life any way that you dream up and can be hosted any day of the year!
Looking for further Craft Party inspiration?
Throw an Etsy Craft Party | Organize a Craft Night | DIY Party Ideas | How-Tuesday Projects
Will we see you on Friday? Let us know in the comments below.

52 comments
Sign in to add your ownDearOhDeer says:
This is going to be totally awesome! x
1 year ago
StarAniseRecipes says:
can't make it :(
1 year ago
liaison says:
It looks like SO MUCH FUN. I wish I were in London. Enjoy!
1 year ago
VintageEye says:
Getting out my passport! Enjoy!
1 year ago
HibouCards says:
Great picks :)
1 year ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
Looks great wish I could be there!
1 year ago
SilkstoneDesigns says:
This sounds so exciting! But sadly I can't make it :( Have fun everyone!
1 year ago
adrienneaudrey says:
cool! i would love to be there!
1 year ago
pouch says:
this looks fantastic, hope everyone who attends has a great time. I'm going to see if there's a craft party happening near me...
1 year ago
thelittlemarket says:
Great finds!!! Hope everyone attending has a blast at the UK Craft Party!!
1 year ago
japonicas says:
so bright and cheerful! Love it :)
1 year ago
ClassicWhimsyDesigns says:
That sounds like a great time - hope everyone who attends has lots of fun!
1 year ago
candacejean says:
I'd *love* to visit London someday. Happy Birthday, Etsy! Have fun at the craft party!
1 year ago
jguilddesigns says:
how fun!!!
1 year ago
breadandroses2 says:
Happy B'day, Etsy!
1 year ago
xoxsmiley says:
This sounds like fun. Have a great time!
1 year ago
therainbowroom says:
Sounds fab wish I could come!! Thanks so much for using my Hanging Rainbows in your article : )
1 year ago
paramountvintage says:
happy birthday etsy. what a day to celebrate!
1 year ago
undermyfeet says:
"Make Lounge" I like the name.
1 year ago
moonangelnay says:
Ohhh my gosh, I'm in Birmingham and if I could make it i'd TOTALLY be there but it's short notice :(. Have fun though!
1 year ago
digtheearth says:
Sounds great! Have a greta time everyone! Thank you for featuring my greetings cards in your picks Amity :D
1 year ago
missusD says:
Sounds like fun!! I will be in London on Saturday...doh!!! But we will be having our own party in Munich too. Enjoy yourselves. :-)
1 year ago
lovelygifts says:
Cute items!
1 year ago
TheIDconnection says:
Very nice - I love the bright colors Monica TheIDConnection
1 year ago
pomella says:
Enjoy the day, sounds fun, maybe we could have a party up north!
1 year ago
paulofnavarone says:
oh! have a super-duper time everyone.
1 year ago
ARTLuxe says:
now i am hungry for cupcakes...cupcakes royal. looks like fab fun party wish i could attend...
1 year ago
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy says:
Looks like fun - yummy picks!! :)
1 year ago
ShellysVintage says:
So cute! All the colors get me in the mood to shop :)
1 year ago
Stargazer02 says:
cool!
1 year ago
indiepixie says:
Wish it was nearer...looks fab x
1 year ago
recycledwares says:
sounds like lots of fun.
1 year ago
heidiburton says:
Oooh going to try and make it to this!
1 year ago
poplovedesigns says:
That looks like so much fun! I've gotta do something about making a craft-party happen on this side of the Mediterranean! <3 Andrea
1 year ago
akcArt says:
Fun stuff! Enjoy.....would be a bit of a commute from Missouri!!! I thought Boston was far!!!!!!
1 year ago
beckybutton says:
I so wish I could make it to this - I'm only just down the road really! Sadly this week is crazy busy so I'll just have to try and meet some of you at future meetups or events. Have fun and take lots of pictures!
1 year ago
dollybirdboutique says:
GREAT STUFF IF I CAN GET OUT OF WORK EARLY I WILL GET ON THE TRAIN AND COME ON DOWN X
1 year ago
LoveButtons says:
Sounds like a lot of fun - a bit far for me to come, though ;o)
1 year ago
jamball says:
sound cool to us only we are based near Manchester! wish we could make it.
1 year ago
maggiemaevintage says:
sounds like fun!!!
1 year ago
laurabailliedesigns says:
Hope you all have a fantastic day! It's my birthday on the 18th too so I'll be crafting up a storm :)
1 year ago
VintiqueLa says:
I wanna have a craft party!
1 year ago
heidiburton says:
Ack.. only 1 place left, and 2 of us wanting to go.. nevermind.. hope there is another one really soon!
1 year ago
MessyJesse says:
IM GOING, IM GOING!!!! yayyy! can't wait! :)
1 year ago
NotYoMommasHandbag says:
Sweet collection! thank you....smiles.
1 year ago
Melaniezine says:
Oh! I really wish I could make it but I've made plans...maybe next time ♥
1 year ago
FloweryDeer says:
Fun stuff.
1 year ago
Storeyshop says:
Happy Birthday Etsy! Can't make it this time but have fun everyone who's going :)
1 year ago
CORIJEAN says:
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
1 year ago
rubyandroseuk says:
Great evening. Thanks!
1 year ago
LavenderMemoryLane says:
well, i was very dissappointed cuz when i found this info., i got very excited to meet new people in this area. But there was no message or anything til 2 days prior so i messaged to the organizer in her facebook, to ask about the location (it wasn't decided according to the MEETUP website), but didn't hear from her. I messaged her to her e-addy, but didn't hear a thing. So i left the message on MEETUP site, to ask everybody (about 14 people RSVPd!)whether anybody knows the location of meet up but nobody answered!! I just don't get it...those people who RSVPd didn't care?? I was Very Dissappointed... i thought i would be able to meet new people in this area, who is involved with ETSY... Very dissappointed....
1 year ago
thirtyonedesigns says:
Too cool!
1 year ago