Calling all sweet-toothed crafters! The 4th Annual Cupcake Craft Night is upon us. Join in the fun and satisfy not only that sugar craving, but also your creative streak. On Monday, July 19, we’ll be concocting cupcake-themed craft projects at the Etsy Labs with our pals from Cupcakes Take the Cake, KnitKnit, and daniellexo. Cupcakes… Continue reading
Every Monday night we invite the community into the Etsy Labs to craft with us. Last Monday during our 3rd Annual Cupcake Craft Night, Craft Night regular Nico not only won the cupcake coloring contest, but also brought along a friend. As it turns out, Nico and her friend Susan met through Etsy. Susan has… Continue reading
We met Jonathan R. at Felt Club in Los Angeles. Jonathan buys handmade because he likes the direct connection to the artists’ creative experience. Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy Handmade Pledge (http://buyhandmade.org) last year, over 36,000 people have signed. Some say “handmade is the new black” — but it’s not a trend. This… Continue reading
We met Jenine Bressner aka Jenine at Felt Club in LA. Jenine believes that making handmade items contributes to a more sustainable way of living. Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy Handmade Pledge (http://buyhandmade.org) last year, over 35,000 people have signed. Some say “handmade is the new black” — but it’s not a trend…. Continue reading
We met Adriana Osborn aka InvitaPaperStudio at Felt Club in LA. She makes beautiful stationary and loves buying handmade as well. She enjoys the uniqueness of handmade products, and you might want to check out her Valentine’s cards (nudge, nudge). Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy Handmade Pledge (http://buyhandmade.org) last year, over 34,600 people… Continue reading
We met Madison Brunoebleir at Felt Club in LA. She made her first handmade shirt at Felt Club’s Swap-O-Rama-Rama and was very excited about the results! Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy Handmade Pledge (http://buyhandmade.org) last holiday season, over 33,000 people have signed. Some say “hand-made is the new black” — but it’s not a… Continue reading
We met Michelle Vess aka soulmom at Felt Club in LA. Michelle and her three kids all make crafts! Why do they support indie artists and crafters? Individuality and the effort put into handmade items. Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy Handmade Pledge (http://buyhandmade.org) last year, over 33,000 people have signed. Share your Handmade… Continue reading
Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live into in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in… Continue reading
We met Wendy Jung at Felt Club in LA. She’s the singinglibrarian on Etsy! Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy Handmade Pledge (http://buyhandmade.org) last year, over 32,000 people have signed. Some say “hand-made is the new black” — but it’s not a trend. This is about real people making changes in their everyday lives… Continue reading
We met Misty aka lapistolera through the Handmade Cavalcade and the New New Team. She not only makes bags, jewelry and other items, but she also supports other makers. She had matthewstewart make these especially cute love birds so she could use them as her wedding cake toppers! Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy… Continue reading
We met Becca Cohen at Felt Club in LA. She loves shopping handmade because she can get cool plus size clothes! Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy Handmade Pledge (http://buyhandmade.org) last year, over 30,000 people have signed. Some say “hand-made is the new black” — but it’s not a trend. This is about real… Continue reading
Is the chilly weather making you want to hibernate this weekend? Beat away the wintertime blues by putting on your favorite mittens and braving the cold weather to check out a crafty event near you. And hey, if you’re in LA, you have no excuse! If you will be attending an event this weekend (whether… Continue reading
We met Maiko Mitchem aka flurrsprite at Felt Club in LA. Nothing says holidays like bunny pirates! Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy Handmade Pledge (http://buyhandmade.org) last year, over 32,000 people have signed. Get involved in our video series of videos: share your Handmade Confessional with us. Click here to add your video response… Continue reading
We met Eli Dlugach and his mom Sam at the LA Felt Club. Viva la next generation handmade! We made a series of videos with folks telling us why handmade is important to them. Share your Handmade Confessional with us. Click here to add your video response in Youtube. Find out more about the Handmade… Continue reading
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I try to buy organic and sustainable food because it's good for the world, and my health. However, whenever I find myself feeling too high and mighty, some Doritos always seem to help me dial it down a notch. Read more
