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Support East Bay artists, vendors during 'Plaid Friday' event - TODAY, Nov. 23

Published on Friday, November 23, 2012
Last updated on 08:44AM, Friday, November 23, 2012
Albert Einstein portrait from etsy.com/shop/TheMiceArt

Albert Einstein portrait from etsy.com/shop/TheMiceArt

By Oakland Local Editorial Team

Not to be outdone by major retailers super-early Black Friday deals, the East Bay Arts Collective is offering a special online shopping deal in participating Etsy shops on "Plaid Friday" - Nov. 23.

Plaid Friday celebrates the diversity and creativity of local and independent businesses and organizations. It’s a fun and enjoyable alternative to the big box store Black Friday. Also, it’s a way to show your support for local independent artists and designers.

Discount will be applied to all online sales through the etsy.com website in participating shops. Use discount code "PLAIDFRIDAY" to get the discount listed for each shop.

Participating shops include:

*30 percent OFF*
Girl on Bike - Nature inspired jewelry made from bicycle inner tubes - etsy.com/shop/girlonbike

*25 percent OFF*
Tangleweeds - rustic, elegant hand-crafted brass and steel jewelry - tangleweeds.etsy.com/

*20 percent OFF*
Mangosteen - Handcrafted silver jewelry - etsy.com/shop/mangosteenjewelry
Impressedbynature - handmade pressed flower jewelry - IMPRESSEDbynature.etsy.com
Per:cent - handcrafted jewelry from vintage, natural and re-purposed materials - percent.etsy.com
Little Kiss - Handmade crochet and sewn accessories - thelittlekiss.etsy.com
Studio La Touche - Handmade Jewelry - Whimsical Made Chic! - etsy.com/shop/studiolatouche

*15 percent OFF*
Back to the Roots - Homegrown Mushroom kits - etsy.com/shop/BacktotheRootsGarden

*10 percent OFF*
Fresh Edamami - Origami art pieces and accessories - etsy.com/shop/freshedamami
Andrea I Jewelry - andreaijewelry.etsy.com

*FREE SHIPPING*
The Mice Art - Art, prints and photography inspired by nature - etsy.com/shop/TheMiceArt

 

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