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Boudoir Stripes Sleep Eye Mask

By Naomilingerie, $16.

Double Yin Yang Bowl

By spiritdancing, $35.

El Viejo Balancin Ring

By mariagotijoyas, $260.

Elisabeth in Lilac - nO.027

By annafabo, $195.

Luminous Dresser

By SparrowsNest1, $490.

Shop Local

Large Orecchiette Necklace

By ninadinoff, $325.

Corked Easy Handle Teapot

By JuliesAtelier, $77.

Missy Chic Bow Tie Hair Clip or Pin

By garmentcolorsknits, $18.

Shaker Squares

By warpeDesign, $6.50.

Old drawer shelf for small stuff

From foundbrooklyn, $64.

Ginger Beer Soap . Vegan

By dirtylovesclean, $5.

Connections

Recycled Copper Dish No.15

By WhitneyPotter, $150.

The Eagle Nebula

By Egilpatr, $1200.

Cinnamon Buns - Soap Smoothie

By freshandclean, $11.

Mini Modern 2010 Calendar

By HelloHarbor, $9.

Cascading Leaves Lace Necklace

By BejewelledBespoke, $25.

Wildflower Silhouette Cut Paper Art

By catay, $40.

Shop by Color

Jade Bolero. US Sz 8 (AU sz 12)

By PenelopeRed, $160.

Salvaged Repurposed Wall Hook

By halfpintsalvage, $27.

Nest, Medium Aqua

By heatherpalmer, $130.

edie the large elephant

By rabbitsmoon, $56.50.

Silk necklace YELLOW MUSTARD

By sleeks, $35.

sunny saffron victorienne clock

By uncommon, $42.

Pounce Undiscovered

little bear (honey eater)- print

By poopingrabbit, $30.

La Lune- Sterling Earrings

By PreciousAlibi, $28.

Porcelain Teapot

By RoseberryWinn, $110.

Eazy E Tote Bag

By punkyagogo, $60.

Flower in the Sun Mod 60s Dress

From RockitWear, $39.99.

CURUBA TULLE Brooch

By VanessaLaCondessa, $16.

Editors' Picks

Serpentine Plate

By dolamakes, $62.

PEANUT BUTTER JILLY TIMES

By shortbreadnyc, $50.

Concrete Block End Table

By tables, $600.

Holy Basil Blend - Stress Relief

By HomegrownHerbandTea, $16.50.

Antique Radio Computer (Delco)

By abrahambook, $550.

Winter Warmer Kate Headband

By quirkybeauty, $28.

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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...

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Delicate Lace Silver Cuff Bracelet

By WhiteFly, $1200.

Owl and Blooms Bib Necklace

By AutumnArt, $35.

The Felicity Fascinator

By InkandButton, $18.

Red Cellular Necklace - Large

By RedThreadLetter, $19.

Life of a Zinnia 4 small block set

By bitsoftime, $38.

Baby Blanket - Pink Octopus

By iluvsugar, $35.

Large Red Tote

By JAnnaTextiles, $45.

Lion

By LaurieMade, $110.

Baby Indian Bodysuit

By deerdane, $16.

Yellow Teardrops Layer Necklace

By lushboutique, $85.

Handmade fabric storage bucket

By bubblesandboo, $35.

Hold Me-Neckwarmer

By LoveandKnit, $55.

Initial sterling scrabble pendant

By tinkertown, $45.

Happy Holidays Greeting Cards

By 2ndcoming, $10.

Marsh Wren

By AllieGreene, $75.

2-D Zoo Personalized Blanket

By elisehooperdesigns, $50.

Boutique Hand Painted Rag Doll

By futurerockstar, $35.

24K Gold Pecan necklace

By GurKimel, $90.

Ceramic lace flowers chain Menorah

By orlydesign, $65.

In deep of the night

By silkandmore, $150.

Ballerina Booties

By cazhoffy, $18.

Personalized Banner Necklace

By FruitionJewelry, $59.

Brass Lei

By dreamyvintage, $32.

Two Buds

By grassrootsdesign, $50.

Custom puppet art doll 16cm

By RoseLullabyDolls, $25.

Love that moves the Sun

By rawartletterpress, $16.

THE WHITE SHIRT - Katharine

By TheLittleNothings, $62.

3 felt wool bowls

By hold, $48.

ANY 3 PRINTS 4x6 Fabric Print

By bforbebe, $25.

Donut Scarf

By togethershop, $30.

owl salt pepper shakers set of 2

From AMradio, $23.

Tire track fingerless gloves

By Apogigi, $25.

Ice Cream Van (Blue)

By Hellomarine, $45.

Rascal Raccoon Hat

By amanitastudio, $20.

Thomas the Bunny

By OLBAPI, $65.

Acorn Mittens Custom Sizes

By thesittingtree, $28.

Gold plated circle posts with flowers

By InbalDesign, $38.

Mini Clutch in Aqua and Red

By LBGstudio, $18.

Exquisite 16K Gold Leaf with Swarovski

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Etsy Finds: Exploring the Undiscovered

2009-09-05T11:00:00-05:00

As both a buyer and seller here on Etsy, I know firsthand how exciting it can be to open up your shop, list all your beautiful handmade and vintage items and then sit there and wait for your very first sale. You log in every hour to check your views, count your hearts and cross your fingers that your sales counter reads anything but zero.

The shops below are just a few examples of the talented sellers who are waiting to receive their very first sale. For even more shops awaiting to be discovered, check out Pounce Undiscovered, but be forewarned, Pounce's tendency to become addictive is highly potent.

By philosophi, $22.

PLAID HIGH WAIST SKIRT

By MariaWithAD, $35.

Striped Grey - 100 percent Felt Tote

By AnnaLela, $78.

Little Boheme

By modbohemian, $20.

Homemade Pizzelles- Italian cookies

By LaPrimaDolceVita, $10.

Peacock Maternity T-Shirt

By JemmaJewel, $39.

Sid - monkey with green fingers

By keret, $85.

Pink orchid fancinator hair clip

By pipsticks, $20.

Papa bear carries your ipod

By puolukka, $14.

Magpie Bird Claw Necklace

By LuxCoronette, $48.

Capital - Flouncy Skirt S/M

By socialform, $30.

Red Plaid Checkered Print Mini Dress

By paulnkc, $42.

Viking/Crew Neck

By OwlandMouse, $36.

love birds tee

By maakenherstel, $49.

Birdhouse Christmas Ornament Set 2

By ellavanilla, $12.99.

Kaya necklace

By tidalliving, $68.

Teared Pendant

By ripejewelry, $15.

The Red Queen- Peony Floral Clip

By ThimbleKiss, $28.

Dollybird CobWeb Spider Necklace

By dollybirddesign, $210.

Lantern Slide Photograph of Forum Ruins

By johannain, $95.

Ruffle dress in blue and white stripe

By TheMeasure, $59.

Tree Plate

By mernim, $36.

Ursula polka dot hoodie - black

By menageriehandmade, $89.

Black Eyeglasses with Rhinestones

From allikkat82, $70.

Ring bearer pillow

By JubilationEvents, $45.

Petite Waist Belt - MEANT TO B

By MeanttoB, $20.

Decorative Skull Box two

By MaksWerks, $25.

Pirate Knit Chucks

By PrettySneaky, $100.

Vintage...Smith Corona...Typewriter

From LovelyVintageEtc, $115.

Kelly Green Sweater Dress-S, M

From emilyelizabethfox, $25.

The White Ruffled Skirt

By gaudycouture, $120.

Aurora's Kiss - 8x8 Vintage Inspired Photo

By blissfulcolors, $32.

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Etsy Finds: Look What I Found!

2009-06-17T12:00:00-05:00

It's no secret that I love shopping with Pounce Undiscovered to find emerging talent and unique treasures. I had so much fun doing this piece: upcycled jewelry and purses, hip lamp shades, handmade musical instruments, and cutest-ever pet portraits are just a few of the amazing items I stumbled upon. Enjoy a glimpse of tomorrow's super sellers today! And don't forget...you could be their first sale!

Deer Block Art

By fuzzywork, $105.

Hammered Square Necklace

By erga, $55.

Branches Throw Pillow

By DesignedbyAnnabelle, $40.

Large Felt Storage Baskets

By TheFeltStore, $90.

Mini Zippie with Felted Interior

By guyincognito, $25.

Grey Recycled Leather Clutch

By patkas, $65.

LARGE Sterling Silver Earrings

By frankjewellery, $86.

Chicken Meat Chart Decorative Pillow

By GoBuggyGo, $30.

Upcycled Leather Belt Cuff Bracelet

By rainwheel, $40.

Violin ( vine line ) - One String Guitar

By celentanowoodworks, $95.

Purple Bib Purse

By TRickerTreatDIY, $37.

Handmade Origami Decorative Box

By paperforms, $10.

Wool Felt and Leather Messenger Bag

By kazzki, $49.

Raku Large Bean Pot

By rakunation, $43.50.

50 Letterpress Cards / Metal Box

By monsana, $35.

LET'S GO TRAVELING - Greeting Card

By SummerLetters, $8.

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Etsy Finds: Undiscovered Treasures

2009-02-26T10:00:00-05:00

Beware! There is a shopping tool on Etsy that might become a serious addiction. Your friends and family will become concerned. You'll be found staring at the computer screen, mouse aflutter, wondering what's just beyond the next click. This seemingly harmless feature is called Pounce, and it's a force to be reckoned with. Pounce with caution! Don't believe me? Just have a look at the Fresh Shops I discovered while pouncing and you'll be a believer!

Minimoog

By pulsewidth, $65.

unicorns are awesome

By septembear, $20.

Foks - long in cream

By celapiu, $70.

By turnyourhead, $149.95.

Eleven O'Clock in the Day (8 scenes)

By landfall, $130.

Rosenthal Classic Rose Container

By coucoumadame, $68.

Groovin' Threads

By ibwatson, $60.

White bear with a black ball, brooche

By ememem, $35.

Deer Heads are so hot right now II

By NonschoLarly, $99.

Trees in Love Pillow

By AtelierAfra, $32.

I can't believe some of these Fresh Shops haven't even had a sale yet! Come on!

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Etsy Finds: Who's Got Talent?

2009-02-11T07:55:00-05:00

We've been noticing many talented fresh faces here on Etsy. If you're into discovering the latest up and coming trends in the world of art and craft, then Pounce could become quite a habit. (It's addictive!) Check it out for yourself and be the first to find a few new favorites. Here are some Fresh Shops to get you started.

double layered skirt

By LoveToLoveYou, $68.

Diamond - Bookshelf

By LittleFishFurniture, $40.

venus flytrap tote

By flytrap, $10.

Bike O Rama

By nourishingflourish, $50.

Dala horse

By wallwork, $30.

Inskip Beardaclava

By Freight, $79.

Winter Samara

By UmbilicusDesigns, $168.

Tina Bowl

By lorikoop, $18.

Standing Together - Original Illustration - Free Shipping

By theblackbirdsings, $40.

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Fresh Shops: New for '09

2008-12-31T08:37:00-05:00

Get fresh for 2009 by shopping the vast pool of new-to-the-scene Etsy sellers! Here are my Fresh Shop picks for this week. I found most of these via Pounce, where you can discover brand spankin' new Etsy artists or see what has just sold. It's magical, really.

Bunny Dish

By wesleyharvey, $70.

Purple Ear Flap Hat

By StitchShop, $69.

Eye - Original Painting on Wooden Plaque

By ambrosebird, $45.

The Beekeeper in Barley

By hurleysashimi, $65.

Bamboo and silk dress

By econica, $95.

Pollen . Lion . Brooch

By juliepollen, $24.

1950s studio metalware enamel on copper dish

By BlueRidgeEstatePicks, $10.

Helin Earrings

By SigneNjust, $260.

Recycled Magazine Picture Frame

By twofold, $14.

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Etsy Finds: New Talent

2008-12-18T08:53:00-05:00

Seriously guys, just stop it. My pocketbook can't handle any more handmade and vintage gems from your Fresh Shops! Your talent + Pounce = a dangerous equation. Here are my top must-haves-from-our-newbies for this week. Maybe I'll see a few of these under my tree?

Wonky Hand-cast Ceramic Candlestic

By LucindaChips, $20.

Ziggy Wallet (Red/Lime)

Many other fabulous color combinations in this shop! By hedilu, $54.

Pear Blossom Branch in Polka-dot

By greenbeings, $35.

Lace Ring

By inbalbittan, $79.

forgotten

By squirrellove, $40.

Bag A

By cleverscene, $175.

Rockabilly Dress

From whiteelephantsale, $10.

Pink Flower Nordie with Ear Flaps

By LEEISULA, $30.

Kitten 8 x 10 Art Print

Only 4 in stock! By waitominute, $10.

Want to learn how to make things? Get fresh, yourself! Learn how to make a pretty holiday garland with this very easy video how-to.

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Etsy Finds: Hot Off the Presses

2008-12-11T08:04:00-05:00

Looking for new talent on Etsy? You're in luck! This week's edition of the Fresh Shops series highlights new artists on Etsy, some of which have no sales, some with but a few. If there's one thing that joins all of these items together, it's the raw talent behind them. Any of these items would make great holiday gifts, so support a new shop and make someone's day!

Attack of the 50 foot woman

By elzaweirdart, $40.

sTyle - Ring

By Fordos, $62.

Nezumi hand knit grey mouse beanie

By NolaHats, $30.

Little Blue Round. A ceramic and glass pendant.

By Cooked, $35.

Safari Elephant

By LucyBlaireCreations, $45.

SILK SCREEN PRINTED cushion

By rachelpeloquin, $30.

ozetta large warmer-charcoal grey

By ozetta, $80.

two evergreens - cross stitch

By treefox, $16.

Three-stranded shell necklace

By terminy, $25.

Looking for more shopping inspiration? Be sure to tune in to our Shop Live event with editors of Teen Vogue tonight, December 11th, 2008 at 7PM Eastern Time.

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Etsy Finds: Fresh on the Scene

2008-12-04T08:30:00-05:00

Here at Etsy, we're always looking for talented new artists, and these up-and-comers do not disappoint! This collection of items comes from Etsy shops that are less than three months old — some with no sales, some with a few. Fresh talent grows around these parts! Any of these would make great holiday gifts, so support a new shop and make someone's day!

Anteater plate

All of lukaluka's illustrations have captured my heart. Check out her shop for more finds. $30.

doily clock

Clean, modern design. By andfurthermore, $22.

BIG RETRO CAMERA - Original drawing - 11.7 x 15''

This is an original drawing. Get it while it's hot! By CB78, $65.

ODDITY Oxidised Silver Letter Stamp Band (Ring)

Are you an oddity? By elsieowl, $25.

Blue Tree Stump

Tree stump embroidery? Yes, please! By MiniatureRhino, $35.

Reindeer, 7 x 8 Fine Art Print

These animal prints are so beautiful. I see them in a child's room. By SharonMontrose, $25.

polka dot neck warmer

Fashion meets function. I want one of these really, really bad. By kaylim, $35.

Bottles

The busy colors of this print makes me infinitely happy — like pixie sticks. By threesistersink, $15.

The Proposal

This original painting is like a harlequin romance cover and pop art made a baby. By nakintisch, $1,500.

After you have all your holiday gifts, why not add a personal touch? Here's a video on how-to screenprint your own recycled wrapping paper!

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Fresh Shops: LuckyJackson

2008-10-02T13:09:00-05:00

"I like the idea of working really hard at being happy and I think that you should surround yourself with things that reflect this, including art. I like making art that is fun, that you get a chuckle out of when you see it, a bit of nostalgia that everyone gets. I hope that my fellow Estians find that in my work!" — LuckyJackson

During a recent jaunt through Pounce Undiscovered I discovered the work of LuckyJackson. Aside from LuckyJackson's refreshing outlook, I was immediately drawn to the bold lines and collage of elements used in her art. Vintage fabric, embroidered stitching, pastels, guache and wood grain are all employed to create graphic and strong, but still intimate and personal portraits. Even though I don't know who the people in her work are, the quirky moments Lucky captures makes them instantly relateable and yes, a lot of fun!

I was curious what made her decide to fill her shop only recently after opening over a year ago:

"The delay between when I opened my account and when I started listing coincides with the birth of my daughter. I had all these ideas for my 'lucky' work when she was first born (last August) and in the last few months have taken the time to execute them. All the originals featured in the shop right now will be available [soon]. I also have another 14 new works to add. (It's all a time thing with two kids!)"

I also had to find out about that name:

"Funny you should ask... I lost my Dad just a little over a year ago. I had just found out that I was pregnant with my second child just a few weeks prior to his death.

My Dad and I were best friends. He was a huge 'culture vulture,' loving music, art, literature and movies. I owe him for all the things he
exposed me to over the years. I was just in awe of all the artists that he introduced me to.

When he died I knew I had to focus on good things. My father often said 'You can't control what happens to you, only how you react to it.' So I realized how lucky I was to have the new baby inside me, to have known such a great and passionate and creative father, for having such a supportive husband, my beautiful kids and for having a gift for the arts. I decided that I was only going to create art that was optimistic, happy, witty and fun.

To make a long story short, it's a reminder when I am feeling down, to remember just how lucky I am.

My name is Jennifer Jackson, but I prefer Lucky!"

Wow, thank you Lucky for this beautiful reminder and art work to match!

...Why not be the lucky one yourself and snap up Lucky Jackson's first sale? Worth noting, she will be accepting custom orders, which makes me think: hello costumed Halloween portrait!

Looking for more Etsy newbies? Check out our previous Fresh Shops coverage!

Fresh Shops: Aula46

2008-08-28T15:41:00-05:00

What can I say, I'm a sucker for electronic geekery. I'm also a sucker for Pounce, which is how I discovered today's Fresh Shop. First of all, the moment I see resistors in a listing image, the seller becomes a contender. Perhaps it's a weakness of mine, but I like to think of the ability to spot dorktacular oddities as a good thing. Aula46 joins Etsy this month from Alba, Italy and by doing so, brings a collection of jewelry made from active components.

Jewelry made from electronics is gaining momentum as of late and is beginning to bear a variety of styles. My guess is this trend stems from the fact that the cost of the components is relatively low, the potential for upcycling all the electronic waste that accrues in the world is high, the components come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and that most components have axial leads or some other metal part which can easily be bent into useful shapes for jewelry.

My personal favorite of Aula46's available work is this rib cage necklace. While the ribcage necklace seems to be a popular trend in meta-wares, this piece deviates into a more pattern oriented little wonder.

Or this pendant—love that blue capacitor.

Or how about these off-square earrings? I love the light blue 5-Band Axial leads in the center.

The Ladder necklace. Is this a pun? I love puns. (Check out the definition of a resistor ladder.)

Here's a little interview we did with this Fresh Shop.

Can you tell us a little about the people behind Aula46?
My name is Eva, I'm 21 years old, and I'm a full-time student in my third year at the Academy of Fine Arts of Milan, where I study sculpture. Aula46 is the name of the place where I create—my second home—and is one of the rooms in the Academy. I'm the person behind this page; I create the pieces and follow the shop's progressions.

What inspires you as a creative person?
My intent here, and in my life, is to share with other people the fruits of my ideas, finding more and different ways of expression as I proceed. These jewelry pieces are the elaboration of other art works I have done over these years at the Academy. The idea is to create a series of small sculptures, each unique and individual, to keep near one's self every day.

The electronic parts I use in my jewelry are called resistenze in Italian, and they are pieces used for electronic circuits in many, many objects of our everyday lives. Electric circuits create paths, and by thier nature they permit the passage of energy and contribute to the function of something bigger, different. This is one of the concepts I try to develop in my work.

Nature, with its uncontrolled beauty, is of great inspiration to me, and I always try to enhance the materials I use. What I try to do is explore the material as it is, to learn its peculiarities and characteristics and play with them.

How do you like Etsy so far? What are your favorite features of the site?
What I love most is the possibility it gives people to explore and share with others, freely and independently.
I find Etsy to be a place in which to learn new ways to live everyday life, and I love the variety of people, ideas and creations it offers.

Anything else you'd like to add is also welcome!
I must mention my good friend larimeloom. She is also a native of Alba who helps me with English and the set-up of my Etsy shop, as she has been here much longer.

Looking for more Etsy newbies? Check out our previous Fresh Shops coverage!

Etsy Finds: Best "Undiscovered" Finds

2008-08-25T09:02:00-05:00

Happy Monday! For today's Etsy Finds (and to start your week off right), I've collected some of the most interesting and exciting things I found while browsing Etsy's Pounce Undiscovered. As always, I was shocked that these wonderful shops were still waiting on their first sale! Now you, dear reader, can be the first to own items from these hidden Etsy gems.

wide brim sunhat

I love the bold print on this fun, floppy hat. By Chiahats, $48.

Mouse Cheese/Serving Board

Despite being a faithful reader of Etsy Finds, we are positive you still don't have quite enough animal-shaped housewares. (And this mouse is made from gorgeous black walnut!) By oberlydesigns, $65.

Morels an original watercolor

Mycologist original art fans, rejoice. Painting by Niceharpy, $350.

The Dandy Collar

Get on this fall's secretary trend with a ladylike tie. By LOEY, $190.

Boat

Print from original collage. My favorite part is the shapes making up the water; they have a dynamic economy of line that is really nice. By picsforyourdecor, $8.

PURPLE BROWN AND PINK BEADED CHANDELIER EARRINGS

Chandelier earrings are verrrrrry trendy right now. Don't miss out. By fantasybeader, $8.

Kindergartenbag -laundry-

How cute are these little embroidered backpacks? Perfect for a friend just starting their first year at school. By mimipea, $50.

Short Shorts with Tie Belt

Wonderful built-from-scratch shorts with vintage material accents. By courtneyscastle, $75.

Tickled Pink Earrings

This is one of those shops you just know won't be in Pounce Undiscovered for very long! We're obsessed with these delicate, petal-like fabric earrings by ApplauseDesign, $25.

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Fresh Shops: greyandstory

2008-08-21T12:00:00-05:00

I'm always looking for new and interesting jewelry on Etsy. I recently Pounced upon greyandstory, a metalsmithing duo that produces really cute necklaces and earrings. (Silver Tattoo, seen above, is my favorite. Well, that or the Brooklyn Bridge. It's so hard to decide!)

Here's a little interview we did with this Fresh Shop.

Can you tell us a little about the people behind greyandstory?
Grey & Story is the metal collection of below14th studio. In both shops, we try to create bold pieces that are unique and that tell a story. Three artists work in our studio, but the third one is our cat Olivia, so I don't know if you want to count her. We (Olivia, my partner and I) work out of our home studio in New Haven, CT.

What inspires you as a creative person?
I am attracted to messages and concepts more than textures or colors. I don't know how these synapses happen, but I might notice something someone said, or read something, and then I think about how I could translate it into a wearable object. Then I try to picture it on my imaginary customer — usually a more attractive and popular version of me — and I make final adjustments based on that.

I love the idea of making something for a stranger, and I like the idea of storytelling. I am much less interested in aesthetics than I am in the hermeneutics of these little glass and silver signs between me and my customers, or between my customers and a work of art (in the case of my Art Details.) The biggest thrill about selling my jewelry is knowing that something I made in my little studio in CT is now around a person's finger in Australia or in a souvenir box in Lithuania. For me, thoughts like that are as overwhelming and humbling as they are self-indulgent.

How do you like Etsy so far? What are your favorite features of the site?
My experience with Etsy has been both extraordinary and frustrating. I love the opportunity that Etsy gives people like me to present our work in front of a large audience. I do believe that Etsy has extremely loyal and invested sellers, who will continue to be enthusiastic promoters and I am hopeful that Etsy will grow with us. I think in any diverse community, but especially in an artist community, freedom of expression should be valued and fostered. Etsy is a fantastic idea and has amazing support in our community and it should not be afraid of free speech and of provoking or even outrageous ideas. In fact, I think we, the sellers, want it to be THE leader of fresh, cool, bright new directions.

Advertising is very tricky, I think, and I'm no expert. I can only speak about my own experience that I rarely, if ever, meet people who have heard of Etsy. Most of my close friends are creative, live in big cities, are supportive of the handmade movement and have some disposable income—yet they don't shop on Etsy because they've never heard of it. TV advertising would be fantastic, in my opinion.

Anything else you'd like to add is also welcome!
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Looking for more Etsy newbies? Check out our previous Fresh Shops coverage!

Etsy Finds: New "Undiscovered" Favorites

2008-08-18T10:14:00-05:00

I was looking for some fresh blood for my Favorites, so I decided to browse Pounce Undiscovered, and I found a whole slew of talented newbies. Pounce Undiscovered is the best way to find a sweet shop before someone else does. Plus, I love speed-Pouncing until something catches my eye; it's so much more efficient than window shopping!

Yellow strapless seersucker dress

Since I will be heading to California come September, I could prolong summer by wearing this pretty yellow seersucker dress. katemdot, $50.

Sunset Mug

As a dedicated tea drinker, this Sunset Mug caught my eye: its shape is somewhere between a mug and a tea cup. Lovely! rebeccalowery, $20.

Lillian the Monster Brooch

Lately I've been thinking about starting a brooch collection, and while I assumed I would fill my jewelry box with vintage gems and filigree, this Monster Brooch would definitely lighten the mood. MonsterFarm, $9.

Lanter Wing Pewter Pendant

I love how the lacquer on this pendant makes the little lantern look like an artifact preserved in formaldehyde. By Kakalak, $28.

fully alive (original acrylic painting)

This expressionist painting goes on my graduation wishlist. I love that the artist chose to tag the piece with "courage" and "no limit." By faithfulartist, $180.

Kaew...Teddy Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest

This 2-in-1 mouse pad and wrist rest is just really freaking adorable. By qOOp, $15.99.

Because My Mother Told Me I Could

I would use this blank booklet for to-do lists and deadlines; my mother would be so proud. By MarlenaWagner, $9.

blue bag for your notebook or other items which need a cosy environment

This cheerful laptop bag would lift my spirits as I trudge to the library to work on research papers. fuchsundbaer, $130.

Sparks

I had a hard time picking just one light drawing from vickyloufox's shop to feature. With this one, I can almost hear the popping electricity. $30.

Still feel like being surprised? Try these Etsy links:

Pounce | Treasury | Time Machine

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Etsy Finds: Best "Undiscovered" Finds

2008-07-31T08:09:00-05:00

Hello, friends! This is a friendly reminder that Etsy's Pounce is still the best way to keep on top of new, undiscovered shops and hot items! What, you didn't know? You can choose between viewing shops that haven't yet made their first sale (and get the scoop on talented newbies before anyone else), or shops that have recently sold an item. (So you better move fast to snap up what they've got left!) Pounce is one of the fastest-loading search features on Etsy, so it's really fun browsing to boot.

I spent some time clicking around Pounce Undiscovered for today's Etsy Finds. It was hard to choose just nine items, but here are my favorites. Be the first to own items from these hidden Etsy gems!

The first three shops were alike in that they use interesting or unconventional techniques in their work. For a real treat, read the descriptions of their processes and learn a little about how the items were made...

Hollow Murrine Trap

Beautiful glass focal bead by Siwa, $15.

Blue Shibori Handwoven Tencel Scarf

A handwoven, hand-dyed scarf by sunrisehandwovens, $80.

Leaf Ceramic Wall Tile

...And this wonderful wall tile by keavygirl, $24.

Upcycled Magazine Bowl

TheSugarFix is a sugar fix for your eyeballs. This shop is one to watch! $10.

Clear Glass Pendant

A sophisticated version of the classic beach glass pendant. There were a ton of intriguing new glass artists in Pounce yesterday. By InspiredGreenGlass, $15.

Old Red Mill

I can't stop thinking that this gorgeous shot would make the best 5,000 piece puzzle. Imagine it—that siding would be murder. By Debbsga, $20.

Large House quilt w/o garden

This is a quilt. Yes, you heard me: a quilt. The detail, the craftsmanship, the elaborate design...it's completely amazing. By QuiltedCottage, $500.

Wine Coaster

Fabulous handwoven Nantucket Baskets! Over at kcutler, $75.

dogs dress,handmade,outfit for your favorite pet

Finally, readers, I give you: a dog in a dress. I have a firm belief that you basically cannot go wrong with a dog in a dress. And if you can get past the adorable, this chic puppy's outfit looks well-made and unique. By NOVASFRIENDS, $12.