UK Edition: Burns Night Traditions With LifeCovers
Join us for a traditional Burns Supper filled with poetry and songs as we celebrate the man known as Scotland’s National Poet.
Join us for a traditional Burns Supper filled with poetry and songs as we celebrate the man known as Scotland’s National Poet.
Frolic through the lush valleys with soda bread in hand — Etsy wants to meet you, our lucky Irish, this Wednesday and Saturday!
Kuniko Kanawa continues her family tradition of handcraft with the ancient Japanese art of ornamental hairpins.
Recently in Belgium’s lower house of parliament, no one voted against (which essentially means that they unanimously voted for) a law that would ban any clothing that obscures the identity of the wearer in the majority of public places. Now going to the Senate, if passed, this ban would be the first of its kind… Continue reading
We, the ES Etsy Team, are a group of artisans united by a common language — despite the cultural differences and geographical distances between Spanish-speaking countries. It is our shared artistic affinity and unique combination of cultures that makes it possible to discover a vast diversity of artists and products. Fashion accessories are a great… Continue reading
I just love seeing what folks are collecting. I guess I feel it tells us just a little bit about what inspires them, what they love, and what they choose to surround themselves with in their homes. Today, I’m delighted to present the next in an ongoing series here on Etsy’s Blog: The Collectors. First… Continue reading
Etsy is a huge community of artists! By learning how to become a member of one of the many Teams available, both the seasoned veteran and the newbie can benefit and feel more comfortable in this virtual space. This article is the how and when, why and who of the ES Etsy Team, a group of people brought… Continue reading
Welcome to Part 2 of Etsy’s Guide to Selling From Europe. With the help of many of our successful European sellers, Part 1 covered product development, descriptions, tagging, and community. Now let’s roll up our sleeves and get into payments, packaging, shipping, taxes and customer service. Note: These tips are actually great for most sellers outside the U.S…. Continue reading
Did you know that during 2009 30% of sales on Etsy involved a buyer or seller outside the U.S, reaching over 160 countries? A lot of that action is happening in Europe. Setting up a shop is technically the same process for a seller anywhere in the world, but we know selling from Europe comes… Continue reading
There are about 50 or so countries in Europe, (45 “main” ones, as well as a handful of other diplomatically recognized entities within them). Amazingly enough, in the last month on Etsy we had visitors from every single one of them. From Albania to Vatican City and everywhere in between — yes, even in all… Continue reading
We cannot adequately express our sympathies for Chileans in the wake of the recent earthquake and ensuing tsunami. Our thoughts are with the people of Chile and those with loved ones in the country. Lolos is a native Chilean who gathered these moving stories from fellow Chileans in the Etsy community and would like to… Continue reading
We (Matt and Benedikta from Etsy) will be in Helsinki and would love to invite you to the first Finland Etsy Meet Up. Please join us for drinks and chit chat at Cafe Fanny from 19:00 to 21:00 CET, on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Please feel free to bring along something you made, because we’ll… Continue reading
Guonian! Today we move from the year of the ox to the year of the tiger. For the next fifteen days, join in the Chinese New Year celebrations, making sure to catch the culminating Lantern Festival, where people carry paper lanterns in the street in a giant parade and young men regale the crowds with… Continue reading
Hello Canada, hello world! The XXI Olympic Winter Games are being held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (home of the Vancouver Etsy Street Team) February 12–28, 2010. The X Paralympic Games are held a month later in the same venue. All the athletes who compete in these games are incredible, and watching what the Paralympic… Continue reading
Haiti’s horrifying earthquake has left near-apocalyptic devastation in its wake. It’s hard not to feel helpless while reading about the endless loss, the dire situation and the scale of reconstruction efforts to come. Many Etsy sellers have graciously opened their hearts by sharing their their skills and earnings for charity. One of the more ambitious… Continue reading