Here on the Etsy Blog, we love having weekly Guest Curators share their individual takes on all things Etsy; in fact, it’s one of our favorite ways to dig into the marketplace and discover new and noteworthy things. When we started using Pinterest, a light went off — there are so many talented tastemakers out there finding all kinds of unusual and amazing Etsy-related goodness. What if we invited a few to share their pinning prowess with the Etsy community?
So what happens when these fantastical realms combine? Well, they meld like peanut butter and chocolate (so, the most delicious combination in existence, obviously). Today, we’re happy to introduce Etsy Guest Pinners. For one week at a time, Guest Pinners will take over a board on Etsy’s Pinterest page and share their idea of inspiration: art, recipes, fashion, interiors, and, of course, their favorite Etsy finds. We’re looking forward to discovering whole new realms of creativity. Also, lots of recipes for crazy cakes that we’ll probably never make, but nevertheless enjoy drooling over.
First up is the Etsy Blog’s own Su Wu, better known as I’m Revolting. With over 200,000 Pinterest followers, Su’s a force to be reckoned with (and a genius at finding the best of the Internet). Follow along here!
Alison is Editor in Chief of the Etsy Blog. When she's not trawling Etsy for pottery, folk art, and vintage oddities, she enjoys exploring New York, historical nonfiction and thrifting. She loves a good cat video.


95 comments
Sign in to add your ownAnita from RollingHillsVintage says:
I'm addicted to Pinterest! Anxious to follow the Pins!
1 year ago
Erika from ErikaPrice says:
Love this idea! I'm a Pinterest fan, and you just got yourself a new follower Su!
1 year ago
Brenda Braun from Decadence2Jewelry says:
love Pinterest! :-)
1 year ago
Susan from susantique says:
What a great idea! I'm becoming a fan of Pinterest myself.
1 year ago
fineartstoneware from fineartstoneware says:
Just learning about pinterest. Thanks!
1 year ago
Tou vlo from yoliesquer says:
i love pinterest, it is such a fun way to share ideas, and keep track of things i really LOVE
1 year ago
paola from atelierpompadour says:
great idea!! I'm a follower!!
1 year ago
Christa from WinsomeGreen says:
Ooooooooooooh! My goodness. I consider myself a proud Pinterest-aholic so of course, I'm in love with this idea. Off to check out Su's pins. :D
1 year ago
marypearlsvintage from marypearlsvintage says:
pinterest is a wonderful way to share your favorites.
1 year ago
Bonnie Becker from busybonniebee says:
Great Idea!
1 year ago
Priscilla from Gardenmis says:
I have yet to fully explore Pinterest, but how exciting Etsy!! I can't wait to check this out! :)
1 year ago
Krista Kirk from BeadtrissLane says:
Great idea!! KK
1 year ago
Dotty Walker from SewThoughtfulBlanket says:
Very interesting idea. Love it!
1 year ago
Gabriele Cavender from specimenboxshop says:
I LOVE Pinterest and Etsy!!!!
1 year ago
Victoria Baker from LittleWrenPottery says:
Nice, I'd love to see guest pinners from around the world add some great variety to the pinning experience : )
1 year ago
LivingVintage from LivingVintage says:
Awesome! I'm just starting to get into it.
1 year ago
Leslie Banta from lesliebanta says:
Pinterst+etsy = even more ways to find new ideas&inspiration. I need more hours in a day!
1 year ago
Genevieve F from YourAuntiesPanties says:
huh. this is interesting. I suppose it will just be like treasuries. More of the same, over and over again eh?
1 year ago
Katie from BlackStar says:
Pinterest has held my interest the longest, so far. Off to check out Su's pins.
1 year ago
Beliz from beliz82 says:
Great idea !!
1 year ago
Chattie Leung from GIRLFRIENDnBOYFRIEND says:
i have join pinterest already!! i hope people can discover my items and i can have my first sale very soon! :)
1 year ago
Custom Baby from customizeBaby says:
AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEE STUFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS FOR MAKING IT TO THE TOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 year ago
iammie from iammie says:
I love Pinterest!
1 year ago
PatternsAndPlans from PatternsAndPlans says:
Would be nice if etsy took this on as part of its marketing dept. This week there's been a plethora of favoriting from those charging $ to pin items in shops.
1 year ago
sarah parker from thehouseofhemp says:
yeah, she has amazing finds, daily! nicely done.
1 year ago
Tascha S. from PursesByTascha says:
Loving the pins today by Alison!
1 year ago
Sam's Natural from SamsNatural says:
Great concept!
1 year ago
Becky from RetrofitStyle says:
Once I discovered Pinterest, my life has never been the same! Absolutely in love with it! So inspiring!
1 year ago
Lia from PinkSugArt says:
I just discovered Pinterest!! Thanks!
1 year ago
Jess from volkerwandering says:
Pinterest is the sweetest!
1 year ago
Parachute425 from Parachute425 says:
Looking forward to this feature. Just joined, have one board and nothing on it but love to look at others. Not understanding the Guest Pinner though. So you don't have to use Etsy merchandise only?
1 year ago
Unique Fabric Gifts from uniquefabricgifts says:
I like Pinterest, just wish I have more time. Hopefully soon.
1 year ago
Regan from LaMeowVintage says:
Pinterest can be pretty addicting sometimes.
1 year ago
Stephanie from StringBeardCraftery says:
I love pinterest!! This is such a cool idea to keep the two intertwined. For me, Pinterest is just another way to browse Etsy :)
1 year ago
Zaraza Richter from SimonSaysSigns says:
I love Etsy + I adore Pinterest. As a visual artist - Pinterest feels like a bowl of the best summer punch when you're parched with thirst. Nice to see the two dancing together.
1 year ago
WhatsNewOnTheMantel from WhatsNewOnTheMantel says:
We're in !
1 year ago
accentonvintage from accentonvintage says:
Great blog! Nice to know , will have to explore!
1 year ago
Jennafer B. Conley from OhCreativeOne says:
Such a great idea. It truly is as great as chocolate and PB!!
1 year ago
CrystalPearl from CrystalPearl says:
Peanut butter and chocolate? Not in the wedding section it's not!
1 year ago
Ming Lee from MiruStudios says:
love the idea of pinterest, but still need to get the hang of making it more organized or something... its a great idea for inspirations or brainstorming. i hope i will get my first sale soon from pinterest~ thanks for the helpful article:)
1 year ago
The Royal from theroyal says:
cool
1 year ago
Rebecca from GraceyBags says:
I liked Etsy the way it was about a month ago. Yes, I'm a wedding seller.
1 year ago
Tracy Prince from SeaFindDesigns says:
Oh... how fun!!
1 year ago
Piegota from FullCircleRetro says:
I'm so drooling over this idea..! =)
1 year ago
Gracie from TheBeautyofBoredom says:
Seems legit. I use Pinterest in a similar way as Etsy. When I make a list of things here, it is similar to pinning related ideas to a board on Pinterest. The difference for me is that Pinterest you can post anything, and the boards seem to be more organized by areas of interest. On Etsy, it seems to be more about color coordintation or related items with a theme.
1 year ago
Sarah Lucero from sarahkaydesign says:
This is a great idea! I think Pinterest is a great way to get new buyers to Etsy. I had a recent sale due to something that was pinned and the person said they hadn't heard of Etsy until they saw the pin.
1 year ago
jean from jmayoriginals says:
i like this concept. i often pin other etsyans items.
1 year ago
rockamecook from rockamecook says:
Pinterest is the most fun since Etsy!
1 year ago
Fatema from SilverLilyJewelry says:
I was wondering who I am revolting was yesterday! I was like have I been hacked I don't follow this person??? lucky I read this!
1 year ago
Brittany Hodgson from BeatriceCLaNore says:
Very interesting.
1 year ago
Deborah from art4ear says:
Wow, fun idea!
1 year ago
Lauren from lapisbeach says:
Hmmm- I swore I was already following Su on pinterest- thanks for the reminder!! Very cool peanut butter and chocolate blend!!!
1 year ago
Vanessa from resetreality says:
Fun for all pinterest and etsy lovers :)
1 year ago
Mimi from aTreasureInStore says:
Great idea! It will bring more buyers, I believe.
1 year ago
Michaelann from VintageFrocksOfFancy says:
What a great idea!! I will check out each guest pinner's board with eager anticipation!!
1 year ago
Astrid R. from AnAstridEndeavor says:
I've been following I'm Revolting since starting Pinterest and love her pics. Oh, Pinterest- I love it so much. So much eye candy!
1 year ago
Alison Herr Scates and Chuck Scates from ACESFINDSVINTAGE says:
Pinterest rocks for creative inspiration. I am a constant "repinner" of Su Wu's pins. I think choosing her for the guest curator was a FABULOUS choice!
1 year ago
Carey from VeryCarey says:
Looking forward to seeing more.
1 year ago
Dorottya from SenoritaJoya says:
Hi Su, I'm addicted to Pinterest :))) It's a lovely idea! ¸¸.•*"Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ"*•.¸¸.•* I'm following you from now on... ;) Have a beautiful day, D
1 year ago
newhopebeading from newhopebeading says:
very cool can't wait to see what they come up with!
1 year ago
Missy Anne from wonderlaneart says:
I love Pinterest and the ability it has to create creativity! Looking forward to the guest curators!
1 year ago
Erika Kelly from PortlandApronCompany says:
Excellent idea! I love how you geniuses at Etsy are always looking for ways to make this magical place even better!
1 year ago
Edward J. Bair from BestVisualSolutions says:
Our pots are great to plant in. You water in the top pot and the water drips down from pot to pot. Saves fertilizer. Only the bottom pot has a saucer to catch the last bit of water. You can use 2 pots--3 pots--or 4 pots. They hang from hook to hook. Try some. Ed
1 year ago
WickedDarling from WickedDarling says:
Totally hooked on Pinterest! Love it!
1 year ago
Glenda Ganis from cosmichippodesigns says:
Following I'm Revolting on pinterest.-- found lots of wonderful repins. Thanks!
1 year ago
deegee10 says:
Love pinterest - how can we become guest bloggers??
1 year ago
Bananamoo from Bananamoo says:
love this idea so much! It will be fun!
1 year ago
LC from cafedebutta says:
love how esty integrate with pinterest now!
1 year ago
Even Howard from nadene says:
I hope etsy uses this influence to create pins that are from legit sources and credit the artist/designers/cooks/ etc. in the caption. One guest pinner at a time could go a long way to frame a culure of credit and appreciation of others' work that is presently pretty lacking on pinterest.
1 year ago
Michaela Stephens from ArtsyFlair says:
Great! I followed both Etsy and Su Wu on Pinterest! :)
1 year ago
Fi from fionagaye says:
Love love love!!!
1 year ago
deborah jacobs from fiveorsixgirls says:
you need to check out my pin boards. they're really good!! xx (deb jacobs)
1 year ago
Alexandra from BlueMoonLights says:
Great idea!
1 year ago
LuAnn Poli from PaisleyBeading says:
I will look forward to following Su Wu's boards, and also to seeing more Etsy articles about using Pinterest to boost our businesses! Great post, Alison!
1 year ago
LuAnn Poli from PaisleyBeading says:
P.s. I remember those thumbtacks on cardboard! Long before the billions of decorative "push pins" that we use today!
1 year ago
Judy from EmsSparklinGems says:
Great idea but I second what Even Howard said. At least one of Su Wu's pins doesn't credit the artist or link to the original source (seafoam daisies links to a blog instead of the site where the print is being sold by the artist). Please check the links before repinning and make sure the artist gets the credit they deserve. I did a google search and in less than 5 minutes tracked down the original source of seafoam daisies and added the link to the comments section of Su Wu's pin.
1 year ago
GraysonDesigns11 from GraysonDesigns11 says:
Pinterest and Etsy....my two favorite things
1 year ago
atomicblue from atomicblue says:
I want to guest pin, sign me up!!
1 year ago
Enrica from STELLAMARINAbyEnrica says:
Always good to freshen up the page! :)
1 year ago
Sharon Moores from slathered says:
Oh no, Etsy's on Pinterest -- Pinterest already is eating up waaaay too much of my time. :-)
1 year ago
UpsideDownFrowns from UpsideDownFrowns says:
my two loves!
1 year ago
friedasophie from friedasophie says:
Nice, i am a total Pinterestist :)
1 year ago
Caitlin Edge from knitsbycaitlin says:
Great idea.
1 year ago
Pam from VintageRenude says:
Absolutely love Pinterest. It's a great way to find new Etsy items and new friends. I fact we have a team Pinterest account with new boards each week. Look for Vintage Etsy Society on Pinterest.
1 year ago
Stephanie from DottiesPhD says:
Great idea!! I just joined Pinterest recently and I really love it. Can't wait to see what the guest pinning evolves into!!
1 year ago
faune from LesFaunes says:
I'm trying Pinterest as of today. Still a bit confusing with all the boards. Love the Etsy connection, though.
1 year ago
Jenny Hoople from AuthenticStone says:
Fabulous :D (Pinterest is the healthiest addiction I've got!)
1 year ago
Kam Baker from EverydayPeacocks says:
I'm curious how the guest pinners will be chosen as well... Will this be a clicky thing for the cool kids to get cooler with, or will some of the wallflowers be sought out to share their vision of the world through their awkward colored glasses? Could be an AMAZING feature with wonderful potential for Etsy artists, or it could plateau quickly and become another waste or unrealized potential....anxious to see where this goes!
1 year ago
lethilogica from lethilogica says:
I am so not a cool kid, believe me.
1 year ago
FreakyPeas from FreakyPeas says:
wow...I cant even imagine having that many followers.....
1 year ago
Lisa Crowell from TheFearlessBeader says:
Pinterest is addicting! The recipes, tips for home decor and nifty, everyday ideas are fantastic! I've gotten a few sales from people checking out my jewelry on Pinterest, too, as well as I've been a customer to other peoples' art I see on Pinterest!
1 year ago
Adriana the Librarian from labiblioteca says:
Pinterest is so, so, so addicting!! I try my hardest to stay away but I can't, and this gives me another excuse to dive in :)
1 year ago
Birgit from over7seas says:
I love pinterest. I love that it always creates a link to the place of origin! Yay. Great collection of pins, by the way/ I've just looked at them ALL.. x
357 days ago
Valerie from MiscellaneabyValerie says:
This is a very fun idea! I've discovered tons of gorgeous products, sites, places and ideas on there. It's been fun sharing my personal favorites as well (etsy included!)
222 days ago
Elizabeth Knaus from FreshRetroGallery says:
Great combo for creatives — Etsy + Pinterest
145 days ago