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Etsy Finds: New Kids on the Block

In my book, few things beat the feeling of discovering a cutting edge design right before it breaks out into the crowd. Etsy provides a unique venue that houses a wealth of emerging artists. When shopping on Etsy, you have the rare opportunity to directly support the designer, free of the middle man. Each of …

Story by: marymary
Published Nov. 6, 2009 in Spotlight

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Quit Your Day Job: tigerlillyshop

Allison of tigerlillyshop claims that running her own business closely resembles the life cycle of the perennial tiger lily. Her background skills in working for other professional artists combined with a little bit of risk-taking have lent Allison the necessary tools with which to pursue her own …

Story by: marymary, tigerlillyshop
Published Nov. 2, 2009 in Spotlight

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Etsy Finds: November Shopping Guide

The November Shopping Guide is a sampling of this month's festivities, including innovative holiday entertaining and decor ideas, the latest in seasonal fashion (you saw it here first!), a collection of gift ideas to get a head start on your holiday shopping and the November birthdays on your list, winter …

Story by: marymary
Published Nov. 2, 2009 in Spotlight

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Etsy Finds: One is Never Enough

Show off your savvy shopping skills and get ahead on your holiday list with the special promotions offered below. Each of these shops offers special "buy one, get one" type promotions October 30 through November 1, 2009. Simply view each seller's shop announcement to learn the details of their special …

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Published Oct. 30, 2009 in Spotlight

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Quit Your Day Job: goodgirlsstudio

Johanna of goodgirlsstudio brings her longstanding background in the fashion and culinary fields to the forefront with her unique designs. She began making her pieces from the broken bits of jewelry and leftover fabric in the shop where she worked. After spending many years in retail, Johanna was …

Story by: goodgirlsstudio, marymary
Published Oct. 26, 2009 in Spotlight

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Etsy Finds: Shop Early, Shop Often

Take advantage of special savings this weekend and get a head start on your holiday shopping list. Each of the shops below offers special discounts throughout their shop this weekend from Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25. Simply view each seller's shop announcement to find out more about …

Story by: marymary
Published Oct. 23, 2009 in Spotlight

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Quit Your Day Job: littlealouette

Joe and Amy of littlealouette are successfully supporting their family selling their simple natural wooden toys on Etsy. With backgrounds in carpentry, furniture making, education, and politics, this duo melded their collective skills into a business they never dreamed would take them this far. They …

Story by: littlealouette, marymary
Published Oct. 19, 2009 in Spotlight

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Etsy Finds: Special Weekend Savings

With little more than two months to find your holiday gifts, start planning ahead with the gift ideas below while you can take advantage of special savings. Each of the shops below offers special discounts throughout their entire shop this weekend from Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18 …

Story by: marymary
Published Oct. 16, 2009 in Spotlight

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Quit Your Day Job: laralewis

Lara of laralewis has been able to successfully quit her day job in the teaching field and move her family closer to her hometown as a result of her Etsy success. Lara swears by a daily list of goals and was able to make quitting her day job a reality by planning ahead and making life changes that …

Story by: laralewis, marymary
Published Oct. 12, 2009 in Spotlight

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