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Keep it Weird: The Canon

2009-11-06T15:27:00-05:00

In the discipline of art history, there is a rich legacy of challenging social norms aesthetically. I think the iconic heavyweights of the Pop Art or Renaissance movements would wholly approve of the off-center homages on Etsy. Looking for inspiration? This week's Keep it Weird is a crash course in the masters, redux.

Reinvent visual culture with Frida Kahlo Uterus Plushie by VulvaLoveLovely, Marshmallow Amoeba Face Andy Print by brettisagirl, and Mondrian Miniature Origami Shoes by origamispirit. Check out the Related Items below for more quirky chef d'oeuvres.

More Keep it Weird Posts | Frida on Etsy | Art Category

Etsy Finds: New Kids on the Block

2009-11-06T12:00:00-05:00

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 the finds below comes from a fresh shop, which has either opened within the past six months or has few enough sales that they may have flown under your radar. Be sure to check them out now while the items are fresh and you can proclaim that you knew them when...

Shop our Fresh Shops Guide

Delicate Lace Silver Cuff Bracelet

By WhiteFly, $1200.

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Owl and Blooms Bib Necklace

By AutumnArt, $35.

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The Felicity Fascinator

By InkandButton, $18.

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Red Cellular Necklace - Large

By RedThreadLetter, $19.

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Life of a Zinnia 4 small block set

By bitsoftime, $38.

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Baby Blanket - Pink Octopus

By iluvsugar, $35.

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Large Red Tote

By JAnnaTextiles, $45.

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Lion

By LaurieMade, $110.

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Baby Indian Bodysuit

By deerdane, $16.

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Yellow Teardrops Layer Necklace

By lushboutique, $85.

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Handmade fabric storage bucket

By bubblesandboo, $35.

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Hold Me-Neckwarmer

By LoveandKnit, $55.

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Initial sterling scrabble pendant

By tinkertown, $45.

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Happy Holidays Greeting Cards

By 2ndcoming, $10.

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Marsh Wren

By AllieGreene, $75.

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2-D Zoo Personalized Blanket

By elisehooperdesigns, $50.

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Boutique Hand Painted Rag Doll

By futurerockstar, $35.

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24K Gold Pecan necklace

By GurKimel, $90.

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Ceramic lace flowers chain Menorah

By orlydesign, $65.

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In deep of the night

By silkandmore, $150.

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Ballerina Booties

By cazhoffy, $18.

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Personalized Banner Necklace

By FruitionJewelry, $59.

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Brass Lei

By dreamyvintage, $32.

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Two Buds

By grassrootsdesign, $50.

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Custom puppet art doll 16cm

By RoseLullabyDolls, $25.

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Love that moves the Sun

By rawartletterpress, $16.

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THE WHITE SHIRT - Katharine

By TheLittleNothings, $62.

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3 felt wool bowls

By hold, $48.

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ANY 3 PRINTS 4x6 Fabric Print

By bforbebe, $25.

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Donut Scarf

By togethershop, $30.

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owl salt pepper shakers set of 2

From AMradio, $23.

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Tire track fingerless gloves

By Apogigi, $25.

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Ice Cream Van (Blue)

By Hellomarine, $45.

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Rascal Raccoon Hat

By amanitastudio, $20.

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Thomas the Bunny

By OLBAPI, $65.

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Acorn Mittens Custom Sizes

By thesittingtree, $28.

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Gold plated circle posts with flowers

By InbalDesign, $38.

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Mini Clutch in Aqua and Red

By LBGstudio, $18.

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Check out more fresh shops with Pounce Undiscovered!

Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:

Gift Guides | Guest Curators | Trends | Gift Ideas

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Quilting for Peace: Stitch Your Own Shopping Bag

2009-11-06T10:15:00-05:00

Stitch-by-stitch throughout the decades, the art and craft of quilting has long held a quiet power to gather communities together — whether it be through quilting bees, wartime efforts, painstakingly creating heirlooms and gifts, or resourcefully gathering together fabric scraps to mend a garment or create an object of comfort.

Katherine Bell's new book, Quilting for Peace, explores the the stories, social causes, and common threads of making the world a better place one thoughtful stitch at a time. She also includes a plethora of projects and inspiration for reclaiming peace and meaning in our world, using your own two hands and a few basic craft supplies. Below Katherine Bell has generously shared with us the 30 Minute Shopping Bag project from her book.

Purchase Quilting for Peace from Amazon or an independent bookseller.

Project: 30 Minute Shopping Bag

Use recycled fabric or leftover scraps from quilting projects to make this bag extra
eco-friendly. If you want to use small scraps of fabric, read the patchwork instructions at the end of the pattern. Double seams make the bag more durable for heavy groceries, giving it a longer life.

Finished Size:
Approximately 15 4/4" z 16 3/4"

What You'll Need:
- 3/4 yard of 44 inch wide quilting or home decorating weight cotton (preferably recycled)
- Knitting needle or chopstick
- Matching cotton thread

Sewing Instructions:

1. Cut two 18-inch x 20-inch pieces of fabric for the front and back of the shopping bag, and two 18-inch x 4-inch strips for the handles.

2. Fold and press a 1/2-inch hem on one long edge of one handle strip. Fold and press a 1-inch hem on the opposite long edge of this handle strip. Fold and press the side with the narrow hem so it overlaps the side with the wide hem by 1/2 inch (see Diagram A).

3. Edge-stitch the edge of the overlapped hem, and then topstitch 1/4 inch on either side of the ﬁrst seam.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make the second handle.

5. Working with one of the 18-inch x 20-inch rectangles, fold and press to the wrong side a 1/2-inch hem on one short end. Fold and press this hem edge another 1 1/2 inches to the wrong side. Next position each end of one handle 4 1/2 inches from each side edge of the rectangle and tuck the handle ends under the double-folded hem, snugging them to the base of the hem (the handle will now face into the center of the rectangle), as shown in Diagram B.

Pin the double-folded hem and handle ends in place, and edge-stitch as close to the edge of the hem as you can, taking out the pins as you come to them. Fold the handle up over the hem, and press it in place (see Diagram C).

6. Topstitch a box with an X inside it on each end of the handle, covering the bag’s hem (see Diagram D).

7. Repeat steps 2-6 with the second fabric rectangle and handle.

8. Place the bag’s two sides with wrong sides together and the edges aligned. Sew a 1/4-inch seam along both sides and the boom of the bag, backstitching at the beginning and end of the seam to secure it. Turn the bag wrong side out, using a knitting needle or chopstick to gently push the corners fully out. Press the bag’s edges, and, with a 1/2-inch seam, sew around the three closed sides, again backstitching at the beginning and end of your stitching. Trim any loose threads, turn the bag right side out, and press it again.

Patchwork variation:
Piece together strips or scraps of fabric, and trim your patchwork to create the two -inch x -inch rectangles. Then follow steps 1-8 above to make your shopping bag

Thank you to Katherine Bell and the good people at STC Craft for sharing this project with us. For more ideas on how to improve your world through quilting, check out the website, Quilting for Peace.

More Craftivism Posts | Quilts Category | DIY Made Simple Gift Guide

Come craft with author Katherine Bell at two upcoming events in Brooklyn, NY:

Saturday, November 14 (12-6 p.m.): DIY Design Day at 303 Grand. More details here.

Monday, November 16 (4-8pm): Bag-making Craft Night with Bags for the People at Etsy Labs

News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: November 5, 2009

2009-11-05T16:00:00-05:00

“This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown with great force.” — Dorothy Parker

This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere has cozy homes, experimental embroidery, skulls composed of yarn and Red Vines, and a fashionable Etsy seller you should know about.

Read on!

Intricate embroidery always captures my fancy, and these embroidered antique photos by Maurizio Anzeri make for a compelling visual interpretation. The old is new again. [Via Today and Tomorrow]

I instantly fell in love with Nadinoo's spring line when I first saw it: the feather prints, bright tights and styling made it all too irresistible. When I discovered her corresponding Etsy shop...that's when I started to hyperventilate. [Via Greedy Girl]

The light and airy homes highlighted in Tim Clinch's portfolio have that neutral-minimal-primitive mix that is always so enticing. [Via Desire to Inspire]

Skulls, gorgeous skulls! The skull artist, Jim, makes these sculptures from a wide variety of materials. I am fascinated by the many cultural and tribal references evident in his works, as well as the licorice looking skulls. [Via Beautiful Decay]

Wanna give me some more artsy, style or design blogs to peruse? Leave them in the comments! And check out past installments of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere!

Etsy Finds: Now It's Personal

2009-11-05T11:33:00-05:00

In today's Etsy Finds, you'll find personalized and monogrammed gift ideas for all ages and genders, holidays and milestone occasions. These instant heirlooms get my stamp of approval for being fun and creative takes on a traditional craft. Don't miss out on Etsy's huge selection of personalized and custom gifts, and be sure to shop the Personalized Gift Guide for the coming holiday season.

Print Portrait

By SpoolSpectrum, $75.

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Empire Letters - Metal Sculptures

By gaugenyc, $10.

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Custom Fingerprint Wedding Ring

By fabuluster, $150.

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White Gold Monogram Necklace

By EchodAmour, $990.

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Trio of Nantucket Basket Purses

By upmysleeveboutique, $425.

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Personalized Stationery Set & Folio

By InkspotWorkshop, $36.

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Personalized Night Light

By FogAndThistle, $27.

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Letter E Monogram Room Decor

By GennyDiddly, $45.

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Multiple Charms Necklace

By TheVintageChain, $36.

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Hand Stamped Collar Stays

By underhercharm, $54.

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Custom Belt Buckle

By QUID, $25.

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Initialized Note Cards

By postalpress, $36.

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Princess Glitter Cake Toppers

By bugandboo, $26.

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Vintage Monogrammed Forks

From sadieolive, $12.

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Loveprint Plated Brass Pendants

By loveprint, $75.

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Tiny Signet Ring - Personalized

By cherrycreek, $24.

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Monogram Pillow

By RedDoorHome, $69.95.

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Initial Monogram Tiny Bowl

By palomasnest, $24.

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Monogram Vase

By MaidOfClay, $48.

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Monogrammed Gingham Shortall

By PattieCakePretties, $34.95.

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Custom Silhouette Pillow

By TuttieLou, $75.

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75 Custom Letterpress Coasters

By redbirdink, $75.

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Personalized Snowflake Ornament

By SeptemberHouse, $25.

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Digital Personalized Christmas Card

By armatodesign, $20.

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Personalized Linen Stocking

By onegirl, $30.

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Baby's First Christmas Ornament

By BeadsInTheBelfry, $40.

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Couple Silhouette Ornament

By lepapierstudio, $34.

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Custom Pet Portrait Painting

By sharonlamb, $125.

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Hand Embroidered Dog Collar

By shopmimigreen, $37.95.

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Turtle Keychain

By patsdesign, $17.

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Custom Baby Shoes

By amujpn, $75.

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Heirloom Wooden Baby Ball Toy

By ElementalHandcrafts, $14.99.

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Embroidered Monogram Hoop

By SaysYou, $25.

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Mom's Nest - Set of 6 Stones

By sjengraving, $68.

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Custom Wedding Cake Toppers

By RedLightStudio, $180.

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Personalized Christmas Ornaments

By lavecar1124, $12.95.

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Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:

Gift Guides | Guest Curators | Trends | Gift Ideas

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Come Craft With the Etsy Labs & AMH Design: Needlepoint Gift Tags

2009-11-05T10:30:00-05:00

Why stay in and craft all by your lonesome? Come join us for a free needlepoint workshop — whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online, interactive classroom, the Virtual Labs, for a live demo via webcam at 5 p.m. ET, or in person at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. ET at 55 Washington Street, Suite 512 in Brooklyn, New York. (Click here to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.) Craft Night is a time to make things, sharpen your craft skills, and make new friends.

This week, on Monday, November 9, we will be making needlepoint gift tags with artist Amy Holbrook of AMH Design. (She is also our neighbor here on Washington Street.) Make your own needlepoint gift tags for the upcoming holiday season. This project is an easy and fun way to learn the basics of needlepoint while making some cute gift tags. Needlepoint adds a personal touch to your gift without a lot of effort!

Amy Holbrook, the founder of AMH Design, is bringing needlepoint into the 21st century with her collection of contemporary needlepoint kits. Easy, stylish, portable and all-inclusive, AMH Design needlepoint kits are perfect for beginner and veteran stitchers alike.

If you are attending Craft Night virtually this week and would like to stitch needlepoint gift tags along with us, you'll need to gather the following supplies:

Perforated paper sheet
Perle cotton floss size 5 (embroidery floss is okay)
Tapestry needle — size 24
Needle threader
Scissors
Colored cardstock paper
X-acto blade
Paper glue
Hole punch

Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs:

Saturday, November 7: Sock Monkey Workshop at the Etsy Labs

Join us this weekend for an afternoon of creating original sock monkeys for Fresh Art's Sock Monkey Program.

Fresh Art is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing expanded artistic, personal development, and entrepreneurial opportunities to New York City artists with special needs. The sock monkeys we create this afternoon will be sold to raise funds to support Fresh Art's programs. All skill levels are welcome, though basic hand sewing skills are helpful.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2009; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Etsy Labs at 55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY

Please RSVP for this free workshop at rsvp@etsy.com or on the Etsy Labs Meetup page.

Additonal Upcoming Events
11/16: Bag-making workshop with Bags for the People
11/23: Rolling Ball Book Ornaments with Esther K. Smith
11/30: Open Craft Night
12/7: Needle-felted Ornaments with KnitKnit

Looking for more holiday craft projects? Try these how-to's:

Felt Garlands | Snowflake Gift Wrap | Holiday Table Decor

Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below.

The Etsy Seller Handbook: All Our How-To's About Selling

2009-11-04T21:45:00-05:00

Sellers!

Below you'll find a handy index of all the useful How-To's about selling on Etsy. We're calling it the Seller Handbook, and we first posted it on the Storque in September of 2007. We'll be adding all new how-to's for sellers to this index and bumping up the post when we do. In this way it's a living document.

You can also search the Storque tags for "Seller Handbook" for a chronological list of all our published how-to's related to Selling.

Your Shop 101: How-To's for Getting Started on Etsy
Start with this one: Etsy Success for Beginner Sellers!
Please also see the Setting Up Shop Help Guide, Selling Dos and Don'ts, Selling FAQs, Listing an Item Help Guide, Etsy Guide to SEO.

[image by Artsy]

Photography How-To's

[image by CarolinaCottage]

Etsy International How-To's (plus How-To's translated into foreign languages)

[image by T woHiddenHeads]

Alchemy and Custom/Reserved Listing How-To's

[image by moxiethrift]

Shipping How-To's

[image by missplum]

Advertising How-To's
Please also see the Showcase Help Guide.

[image by Earmark]

Business and Pricing How-To's

[image by NewDuds]

Promoting & Marketing How-To's

[image by DancingMooney]

Craft Show & Events How-To's

[image by photohale]

Gallery Go-getter Series

[image by MiNDJACKET]

Social Networking, Blogging, Podcasting & Video-making How-To's

[image by growbots]

Handmade Code (Third Party Applications from the Etsy Developer Community)

"Etsy Addict" iPhone Application
Craft Cult (a site that let's you track your hearts and where you've been featured, plus more)
ColorMatch from 26OliveStreet (a tool that suggests items that fit along your color palette)
EtsyHacks (a suite of tools for sellers — "Copy Listing" is particularly handy)
Morecloth (an application that lets you browse fabric on Etsy by color)
Sellit.com (a service that helps you spread the word about your shop)
Soopsee (an easy-to-use website building service that enables you to feed in your Etsy shop, blog, etc.)
Tag Finder Tool from Craftweasel.com (one of this developer's many applications the Tag Finder gives sellers insights into what tags might be appropriate for their items)

[image by houseofharriet]

Legal Info for Artists

[image by jessgonacha]

Tagging How-To's

[image by Anda]

Team Tips Handbook

See all the how-to's relating to Teams, groups of sellers who self-organize by location or craft.

[image by iheartmoustaches]

All about Etsy & Site Features

We have to close comments here because the page is taking too long to load! So if you have additional tips, please post in this Forum thread.

If you'd like to write a how-to for the Seller Handbook, pitch to the Storque editors.

DIY Wedding Crafts Contest Winner and Finalists

2009-11-04T14:00:00-05:00

Thanks to all who entered and voted in the DIY Wedding Crafts Contest with Etsy and Martha Stewart Weddings.

After carefully reviewing more than 3200 beautiful entries, a panel of judges from both Etsy Admin and the editors of Martha Stewart Weddings completed a secret ballot judging to select one winner and an additional 19 finalists. The winner and finalists are featured in an exclusive slideshow on Martha Stewart Weddings.

Congratulations to The DIY Wedding Crafts Contest winner, Ashley Anna Brown from fernanimals.etsy.com with her patchwork bird toppers, as seen above.

However, choosing a winner was no easy feat! Here are but a few of the talented finalists.

Better Together Wedding Topper by lollipopworkshop.etsy.com

Handmade Felt Bouquet by nestings.etsy.com

Wedding Sixpence Book by sweetscarlett.etsy.com

Bird House Boutonniere by HeartFelted.etsy.com

To see entries from the rest of the finalists, check out the DIY Wedding Crafts Contest slideshow on Martha Stewart Weddings. Thanks again to all who participated!

Looking for more Handmade Weddings posts? Check out our archive!

Wedding Invites and Favors Guide | Weddings Category | Wedding Attire Guide

Etsy Finds: Gifts for Mankind

2009-11-04T12:25:00-05:00

Hi Etsy shoppers! I'm Erin Loechner, the blogger behind award-winning Design for Mankind, and I am super thrilled to host Shop Live this evening at 7 p.m. ET in Etsy's Virtual Labs (click here for more details).

In celebration of this gift-centric event, Etsy has curated fantastic handmade gifts inspired by my picks. Between these Finds, the Design for Mankind Gift Guide and our Shop Live event tonight, I guarantee you'll find something for everyone -- from your favorite mailman to your loyal hairdresser. Happy shopping!

The Nerdy Older Brother

Computer Hard Drive Clock

Erin's Pick! By pixelthis, $35.

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ipod, itouch, iphone case

By tovicorrie, $28.

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Ne'er-do-well Art Bureau Screenprint

By stuartkolakovic, $9.

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Breakout style duct tape wallet V2

By KMCdesigns, $22.

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pH Equation L T-shirt - Green

By Ikyoto, $15.

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Compass necklace in fine silver

By lulubugjewelry, $68.

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A Great Teacher

your customized note book pouch

Erin's Pick! By squirrellicious, $22.

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Little Bluebird Mini Dish Gift

By wiseimpressions, $8.

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Whimsy and Spice herbs and spices gift box

By whimsyandspice, $24.

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Teacher's Gift Personalized Note Cards

By sweetbellacards, $15.

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Forbidden Fruit

By DestinysCreations, $60.

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Vinyl Wall Chalkboard Decal Sticker

By SpellitOutdesigns, $28.

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Your Sweet New Girlfriend

Milou Necklace

Erin's Pick! By FoxAndClover, $38.

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Deluxe Mixtape Pouch - Love Songs

By BraveMoonman, $50.

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I think Im in Love T-shirt White M-L

By rosiemusic, $24.

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Warehouse Clutch

By Ikestaedt, $50.

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16 inch recycled felt applique pillow

By alexandraferguson, $69.

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I Like You 5 x 7 Print

By Juliapott, $10.

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Hardworking Mom

Sparkling Bath Tablet Like Seltzer

Erin's Pick! By sweetpetula, $6.

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Love Mom Tattoo Necklace

By JemmaJewel, $148.

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Bird Personalized Charm Bracelet, 2 Birds

By polkadotmagpie, $95.

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Eco Toes in Wool Plaid

By infusion, $45.

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Love Letter(original mounted)

By raydelphotography, $75.

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Linen & embroidered bag w. brooch

By memake, $85.

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Precocious Kid

Child Teepee (Free Shipping)

Erin's Pick! By GracieBeanBaby, $130.

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Little Whale from reclaimed wood

By WilliamDohman, $32.

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Worry-Woolie Notebook Brown

By Spiderbite, $15.

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Carrot Purse with Rabbit Family

By RattaWan, $26.50.

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Waldrof Refrigerator

By imaginethatwoodshop, $159.

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The Young Mad Scientist's First Blocks

By XylocopaDesign, $39.95.

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The Workaholic

2010 pocket planner - scallops slate

Erin's Pick! By dozi, $11.50.

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Organization Stamp Box

By thesmallobject, $24.

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porcelain cup with translucent bottom

By stepanka, $34.

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Book of Lists

By jedgell, $13.

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Relaxation Set of 3 Soy Candle

By CottageGardenTherapi, $32.

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Extra thick large journal or sketchbook

By moonbindery, $94.

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How's that for a holiday gift list? Shopping handmade doesn't have to be nearly as difficult (or pricey!) as we sometimes think. Happy holidays, everyone — long live Etsy!

Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:

Gift Guides | Guest Curators | Trends | Gift Ideas

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Holiday Gifts for Him Showcase: On Sale Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET

2009-11-04T10:25:00-05:00

Do the men in your life pose the ultimate gift-giving challenge? The Holiday Gifts for Him Showcase will be the go-to resource for innovative feats of masculinity. Dudes will be delighted to receive creative, out-of-the-box alternatives to the standard fare.

Info for Sellers
Get your items ready! Think cufflinks, geekery, artwork, woodworking, screen printed tees, jackets, and bags — anything appropriate for the men on our shopping lists.

The Holidays: Gifts for Him Showcase goes on sale Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET.
Go to the Showcase Gateway to purchase a spot.
This Showcase will run from Monday, November 9, 2009 12 a.m. ET until Sunday, November 15, 2009, 11:59 p.m. ET.
For $15 USD, Etsy sellers can purchase a 24-hour spot, which will be linked from a prominent banner on Etsy's home page.
Sellers determine which item will be featured in your Showcase slot. Sellers must use the tool in Your Etsy > Promote > Showcase. Learn more about this process here.

Future Showcases

If you are thinking about planning for other Showcases that may be more appropriate for your items, here are some of the front page Showcases we will be highlighting:

Holidays: Stocking Stuffer Showcase: On sale November 12, 2009; the Showcase will be live from November 16, 2009 to November 22, 2009. .
- Think about all the smaller items that can fit into a holiday stocking.
Holidays: Kids and Toys Showcase: On sale Thursday, November 19, 2009; the Showcase will be live from November 23, 2009 to November 29, 2009.
- Think fun holiday gifts for children of all ages.
Holidays: Parties and Celebrations. On sale Tuesday, November 24, 2009; the Showcase will be live from November 30, 2009 to December 6, 2009.
- Think upcoming celebrations and the festive decor, glitz and fun attire for these events.

What is this Showcase thing? For a general introduction to Showcase, read Matt's Storque article 13.5 Questions about the Showcase, and for deeper thoughts on figuring out if Showcase is right for you, see Beth's Showcase Deconstructed article.