Search results (title) for: "fresh shop"

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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Fresh Shops: Treeforyou, an Oasis in the Manchester Desert

2009-08-27T10:30:00-05:00

My name is Anne-Sophie Godby, a.k.a. treeforyou, and I'm a 24-year-old Belgian living in the UK. I started my Etsy shop in May, 2009. I just got married, and I’m planning on going back to Belgium at the end of the year. I started making jewelry when I was 16, and I never stopped! I also love sewing and cooking. I have just finished three years working as a French teacher, and I’m now going to concentrate on my shop treeforyou.

My two passions are tea (I collect teapots, cups and have a cupboard full of tea varieties) and trees. I love going for walks and guessing what type of tree is in front of me. I donate one dollar from each pet tree necklace that I sell to a charity called Arbor Day that plants trees.

A friend told me about Etsy a few months ago, and I’m so delighted to have joined because it helped me meet some amazing, friendly people. I love shopping on here too. You find so many unique and original items. I can’t count the number of times people have stopped me downtown to ask, “Where did you get your T-shirt? Is it from the High Street?” "No," I say, "Etsy!"

My studio is in my flat in Manchester. I work on a very big table, always drinking a cup of tea, with all the beads laid out in front of me so I can try different combinations. Manchester is such a big city; I really love it, but I miss the Belgian countryside a lot. So, it seemed natural to create these little pet tree necklaces. It is like having a tiny greenhouse around your neck. I have one and never leave the house without it. I've named it Terry!

I love nature and trees. I cannot wait for fall and winter to arrive so I can create more seasonal jewelry. I love working with the forest theme. A pet tree necklace would make such a good Christmas gift. I will have to make some special ones!

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The Freshest Shop of Them All

2009-07-27T10:44:00-05:00

There are so many great sellers on Etsy that new ones sometimes feel like it's hard to get noticed. We asked our readers to recommend some great Fresh Shops (three months old or younger) and put the vote to you.

Congrats to Kate Gabrielle, whose flapperdoodle shop was voted the most promising new shop in last week's vote! Her shop will be featured, along with some of the other top new talent, in the Members' Choice Gift Guides. We're so happy to have discovered you! Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries, her original painting shown above, is contemporary and nostalgic at the same time — and did you know you can sing along to the 1930s song that inspired the painting on Youtube? How great is that!

Thank you, dear readers, for voting. If you want to get involved in next week's vote, you can nominate an item (either your own or someone else's) in the comments below. We are looking for the most amazing, beautiful, unique patterned textiles. It can be an item that uses really cool fabric, or it can be handmade or vintage fabric being sold as a supply. Hint: Check out Morecloth to find some great fabric.

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Vote! Who Has the Freshest Shop?

2009-07-21T10:00:00-05:00

There are some new faces in Etsytown and we want to help get them seen! We asked our readers to nominate Fresh Shops (shops that are three months old or younger and that don't have a lot of sales). Now it's your turn to vote! Tell us which new shop is your new favorite.

Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which — along with some of the top picks — will be featured in the Members' Choice Gift Guide and here on the Etsy blog. Show these new sellers a warm welcome and get out the vote!

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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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Fresh Shops: Misako Mimoko

2009-05-07T17:30:00-05:00

I'm a girl called Eva, a.k.a. misakomimoko, who lives, works and dreams in Barcelona, a crowded, small Spanish city near the sea. Luckily, my neighborhood is very quiet, with a lot of green. It's much like a little Mediterranean village. My workplace is at home, and sometimes I like to take a break and handcraft a little. I sew while sitting down on my old chair near a balcony surrounded by flowers, green trees and birds singing, or while watching TV. When it's sunny, I go sewing by the little hill that is close to my place.

My personal handcraft history starts while studying Fine Arts. I was very interested in crafts and naïve art, and I used to work with recycled materials and fabrics. I began sewing again, as I did during my early school days.

I had been working as a multimedia designer for almost ten years, until a year ago when I participated in an amigurumi workshop arranged by a lovely little shop called Duduá. I just needed to take a break from computers and go back to my old likings. Then I got in touch with handmade craft blogs and the DIY movement, and I met other crafters who shared the same interests as me — Emedermarta, La Aranya Tecla, Delolast, La Ballena Elena...it was fantastic!

I have completely fallen for vintage toys and illustrations, so I create my little rag dolls, trying my best to retrieve all the happiness, humor and good vibes from that time. My boyfriend Gabriel Corbera is an illustrator who loves old comics, and he's constantly introducing all kind of cute and funny classic characters that always inspire me a lot. I think my love for vintage culture has grown as a reaction to a city terribly mad about design and new technologies, which is losing its own identity and roots.

It was my friend Emedemarta who introduced me to this gorgeous handmade marketplace on Etsy, and she drove me to start my own shop. This amazing community is constantly surprising me — there are a lot of promotional opportunities and facilities available to showcase your work worldwide without spending money. I think it's important help to small crafters avoiding middlemen.

How can be Etsy a more international site? Maybe giving the option to choose other country currencies, translating the site into other languages and perhaps adding Europe, and the rest of the continents, as an option in the shipping list menu. I don't know if it's a great solution, but certainly it could help.

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Etsy Finds: Global Market

2009-04-30T12:22:00-05:00

Take a virtual stroll through a far away artisan market by using Etsy's Shop Local tool. I like to check out what artists are up to in Paris, Amsterdam, Montreal, Sydney, Japan, London, and other international cities. Today I'll share with you some of the new international artists I found via Shop Local. Help me welcome them by checking out their incredible work!

Poppa Butterfly Ring

Beautifully inspired by the artist's grandfather's butterfly collection. By London's poppetandpinch, $265.

ZIRMA

Made in my favorite city, Montreal (where Etsy admin will be headed soon!). By tarudesign, $40.

Linen Table Napkin Ith / Eat

"Ith" translates to "eat" in Gaelic. I could totally ith some colcannon right now! By Ireland's placed, $10.

The Walk - Collaged Brooch

Love these 3-D collage brooches by the UK's zoeest, $35.

VIOLETTE embellished French women tee shirt

This hand-embellished tee would be great for mom! By French artist lamarquisedesanges, $32.

Village Keepers - original painting, acrylic on canvas free shipping

Original painting by Croatia's moonthroughfog, $55.

Blue Soft Shawl/Cowl With Buttons

Unique knit goods, straight from Stockholm! By aCatsNest, $35.

Burning Volcano - Sterling Silver Ring

Two Parisian jewelers recently set up shop, and all I can say is, "Ooh la la!" By JiaStyle, $98.

Andalucia, South of Spain Tapestry

Take a closer look at this textile artists from Madrid. By meryet, $160.

bela bijoux. real preserved phalaenopsis orchid hair pin

A real orchid sealed in resin by Germany's florzinha, $39.

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Etsy Finds: Emerging Artists You Ought to Know

2009-03-05T10:19:00-05:00

I fancied myself a curator this week and put together a collection of art from some of the newest sellers on Etsy. If you have wine and cheese nearby, feel free to sip and snack while you stroll through my virtual gallery opening. Check out the rest of the Artistic Endeavors series (and our Art Gift Guides!) for more curated art selections.

Nicky Arnstein

Portrait of a dashing fellow by pathamou, $30.

Mini Paper Mache 010

Creatures by Kawasaki artist mumbreeze, $25.

Built to Spill show poster

Screenprinted Built to Spill concert posters by theclearancesale, $35.

painting

Navajo inspired works by nightwoodny, $40.

Infanta holding a bunny. Ceramic sculpture, bell

Sculptures that ring by Berlin artist yalonetski, $50.

Rolling Contrivance by Merijn Hos

Limited edition, letterpressed print, a collaboration between Dutch illustrator Merijn Hos and Australian printmakers Wilkintie, $60.

We Are Not Two We Are One screen print by Christopher Bettig

Inspired by the band, The Kinks, and their song entitled "Strangers". By Chris Bettig aka themountainlabel, $40.

Green Electric Company

Original watercolors by Colt J Bowden aka nourishingflourish, $50.

one,two,tee

Handpainted shirts by aitchmade, $65.

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I hope you enjoyed my newbie art exhibit. Want to share your own favorites with the Etsy community? Hand pick your own collection of work in Etsy's Treasury!

Till next time,

Danielle

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Featured Buyers: Sneak Attacks from the Handmade Movement

2009-03-04T17:30:00-05:00

Do you know how to do the happy dance? You will soon! Today Michael Phipps of phippsart.etsy.com shares his inspiration for the "Sneak Attacks" community project. Read on!

After several years of filling vending machines and stacking cans of food, I quit my job so my constant desire to create could be unleashed. Now on any given day I might be climbing scaffolding to work on a mural or using a microscopic brush on a book cover painting. When my sister introduced me to Etsy that first year as a full time artist, my mind started racing with ideas, and I decided I wanted to screenprint artwork onto shirts. Having screenprinted in college and then later in a friend's studio (where my darkroom was also the bathroom for an indie rock venue), it was a natural transition. I still remember making those first few sales on Etsy. Even now, EVERY sale is a thrill, but those first several were special. The feeling back then was powerful enough to positively affect my entire day.

Several months later, the memory of that exhilaration got me thinking of ways I might help other shop owners feel the same excitement, so I started a thread in the Etsy Forums entitled "Make Someone's Day," encouraging others to find shops without sales and to be their first sale. This went on for a few weeks and was even carried on by other Etsy sellers, some of whom went on to form the Etsy Patrons Team. I also figured that if it were a thrill to get one sale, how great would it be to suddenly have a whole swarm of business in just one day?

Thus the Sneak Attack was born. I started a thread asking if anyone wanted to take part in a "Sneak Attack" and explained the concept. It didn't take long before we already targeted two shops and had two more in the works. The excitement on the part of the shop owners AND the shoppers was so great that I knew I wanted to make this a regular occurrence. I quickly threw together the bones of a web site, which included a schedule of upcoming "attacks." (The site's now been completely revamped.) The response was overwhelming. For about a month we held Sneak Attacks every weekday, but that proved exhausting! So ever since we've been doing them Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The Sneak Attacks are no one-man operation. I couldn't do this all by myself — not even close. In fact, each "attack" is sponsored by another Etsy seller or buyer, who chooses the shop and coordinates it all. They start a thread in the forums, which serves as a sort of pre-game party before the appointed time. My biggest help through all this has been VintageEmbellishment. She's done more to promote and support the movement than one could even imagine. There's a long list of others who have made all of this possible.

I'm often asked how shops are chosen as "victims" of the attacks. First and foremost, no one should volunteer to be at the receiving end of a Sneak Attack. That's about the best way to NOT be chosen. It wouldn't be a "Sneak Attack" then, would it?! The shops need to have few or no sales, have been around for at least two weeks (preferably longer), they need to have some recent activity evident in their shops, and they need to have a good amount of quality, affordable products. We sadly pass by a lot of shops because they have blurry or dark pictures, incomplete descriptions, or nothing has been added or renewed for months.

Since the end of September, The Handmade Movement has sponsored 67 attacks on a total of 81 shops, resulting in 973 sales! That amounts to about $6000 worth of products bought from these up-and-coming shops over the course of just over four months. Here are the stories of just a handful of those shops.

Rachelherzog: "I had started my Etsy shop, Tickleworm, in September 2008. I put up seven items and kept working and adding more from there. (You check your shop like you check the phone for messages when you are expecting someone to call.)

In October, I was adding items, checked back and one of them was gone — at first I thought I didn't load it correctly (operator error), but then more items were gone. I saw I had a convo message, checked it, read it, and still it took me a second...I just couldn't believe I went from zero sales to a bunch in 10 minutes. I checked the thread and was reading what everyone was saying about my items...I couldn't believe it! It felt so great! Even if people didn't buy, they were saying such nice things! I honestly had tears in my eyes! PEOPLE WERE BUYING MY THINGS, THINGS I MADE!

The 'Sneak Attack' was my big break, so to speak. It kept me making more, better, different items! So now, I return every so often to buy from a shop that is being 'Sneak Attacked' because, well, it feels so good to do that for someone — and you get a great product."

Desertnana: "For almost three years I was a more-than-merry Etsy shopper. I finally took the plunge and opened my shop, but felt like a resident of Whoville in Horton Hears a Who. Desert Nanas Retro Ranch was full of goods, and I was like a Christmas elf reading, shooting, and uploading. (On dial up, mind you...) Then on December 8th, after an hour of shooting more items for the shop, I clicked on Retro Ranch to see 5 new orders! As I read the first order, I suddenly thought 'Wait-just-one-second...Did my sister do a big sympathy buy after listening to my repeated 'Steven Colbert fist-to-the-heaven' laments...??!' But no: the buyer's name is Heather (aka Winemakerssister), and in the message to the seller, it said, 'SNEAK ATTACK.'

My personal orbit shifted its axis, and I danced the desert happy dance! I shouted like Sally Field in her infamous 1980s Oscars Speech, 'They like me!' All of the hours and days of banging my head against walls of technological confusion were not in vain! I have customers!!! WinemakersSister was the first of this 'mysterious group' (Hautetotes, VintageEmbellishment, The Copper Cauldron, KreatedbyKelly), to respond to my mail, and I was not surprised to learn that a volunteer group of Etsy folk do this as a weekly hobby to surprise and encourage new shops!

With this wonderful burst of encouragement I went forth, forever changed by the kindness of these lovely ladies, having gained a dear friend (love you Heather) and wanting to share and give the same kind of boost to new and struggling beginners."

FartsyArts: "The 'Sneak Attack' is one of the coolest ideas to support new shops. KitsandCaboodles sponsored my 'Sneak Attack.' I am sure a lot of beginner Etsy sellers can relate when I say it takes a lot of hard work and outside the box thinking to get your shop noticed. Having a handful (or more) of people visit the shop AND purchase an item is a double bonus!! When I got the e-mail that I was going to be a 'victim' of a 'Sneak Attack,' I ran to my boyfriend in utter excitement and screamed, 'I don't know what this is but it's going to be FUN!' Once I realized what the whole game was, my eyes were glued on the clock and my finger was on my mouse ready to reset my browser!

...I am a regular visitor to the site to see who the next 'victim' is. It is a great promotional tool and so much fun to partake in as a seller and a buyer. I have participated in a past 'Sneak Attack' and the thanks you get from the seller spells happiness and it feels just great, and you get something cool for yourself too!"




Monkeysalwayslook: "I was, of course, completely thrown off guard when I finally realized that I was a victim of a sneak attack. I can't really describe the feelings I felt except amazement, joy, surprise and overwhelming gratitude. Before the sneak attack, my store only had two sales. In my feedback to my buyers I said that this little gesture brought tears to my eyes, and when I think about it now, it still brings tears to my eyes. The generosity of complete strangers and the purchases that they made gave my little store the momentum and boost that has carried on to this day. Since the sneak attack, my store has had a steady stream of sales.

Because of the boost — and more importantly, the amazing generosity — of these people, I check in now and again at www.handmademovement.com to see who is up next — knowing that just a tiny purchase can make all the difference to the store's success, and [that it brings] motivation and joy...to the store's creator. I think this is what the handmade movement is all about: sharing in each others love, hard work, and care that is put into each and every item."


warpeDesign: "Being 'Sneak Attacked' caught me completely by surprise. I'd only been on Etsy for a month and was still on the low end of the learning curve. It was a challenge to figure out how to make my cards look special and if I could catch someone's interest among the ton of other cards that were posted every day. My cards are subtle, so it's hard to make them jump out from a tiny thumbnail. The 'Sneak Attack' was a wonderful affirmation that I had something special and that I was showcasing it the right way."

WontonLove: "It was a complete surprise. I was fairly new to Etsy at the time and never did I expect such craft activism to take place! The fundamental part of the idea touched my crafty heart. It's nice to think that anyone can sneak up on you, from around the world, when you least expect it, and you get a bunch of sales to boot!"

Now it's your turn to help create more stories like the ones above (and get some cool items in the process!). Check out http://www.handmademovement.com for the schedule of upcoming Sneak Attacks and join in on the fun!

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Fresh Shops: The Felted Finds of Belokrinitski

2009-02-27T17:33:00-05:00

My name is Elena Belokrinitski, and I was born in Moscow, Russia. At the age of 12, I moved to Israel with my family. I currently live in Israel near Tel Aviv. Officially, I am a textile designer, and I now design wallpaper, which is my passion.

My other passion is creating toys and accessories (I began creating dolls at 5 years old!). I learned to sew and knit very early, and have been making things for as long as I can remember.

I found Etsy by accident, browsing somebody's links. I thought that this could be the ideal place for me to show off and sell my items! In Israel, I occasionally participate in street markets, designer shows and festivals. But really, I prefer to sit at home and prepare all kinds of projects instead of burning under the sun with loud music blaring at the festivals (the summer is 9 months long in Israel). I love Etsy a lot; the site is very user-friendly, and so pretty! However, I haven't yet figured out how to push my sales or where to advertise. If any of you have tips on that, I would love to learn. (Post in the comments!)

Meanwhile, I'm concentrating on my latest handmade project, which is felt jewelery. I just love working with felt! My other favorite materials are: plush, polymer clay, paper, papier mache, and many more.

My home is in Ramat-gan, and my studio is my balcony. I love my quiet green neighborhood. Living in Israel seems pretty dangerous for foreigners, but I consider Israel home. Among designing, I love to communicate and meet new people, amateur theater, walk on the streets of Tel-Aviv, and buy new shoes.

Shop Local Israel | Fresh Shops Series | Etsy International

Below you'll find items from other talented Etsians who hail from Israel!

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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Fresh Shops: shorthanded's United Plates

2009-02-16T14:00:00-05:00

A Fresh Shop recently reached out to us, and since today is President's Day here in the US, there's no better time to feature a bit of playful Americana. John Wayne Holcomb aka shorthanded, an artist based in Topeka, Kansas, set up shop last month and has gotten started with a series of limited edition prints based on the 50 states and our favorite American foods. Brush up on your geography and simultaneously work up an appetite!

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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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Etsy Finds: Fresh Shops that Will Leave You Speechless

2009-01-14T07:24:00-05:00

When I was home for the holidays, my dad told me a funny story about the naughty things he would get away with when he was a young schoolboy. Every week the teacher would make the class write a story using all the weekly spelling words, and every time he would write, "The spelling words for this week are..." and just simply list the words. So...the Fresh Shops for this week are...

Music

By tushtush, $35.

desire

By joettamaue, $120.

Blue Blossom Dog Hat

By BeanTownHandmade, $22.

Handmade, Natural, Found Hardwood Wall Sconce 10

By woodstocklamps, $110.

Green Bow Brown Beanie

By MeandTex, $35.

Maple Bucky Light

By robotink, $100.

Love you, love me brooch. Brass and button bead pin-brooch.

By luxandlove, $35.

Long White Birch Tree Log Bolster Pillow

By chicsindesigndotcom, $50.

SALE-SWEATER DRESS WITH SHAWL COLLAR

By Lirola, $72.

Drop Cookies 3 Ways

By buttermilkbakeshop, $20.

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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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Fresh Shops: MattiasA

2008-12-25T15:30:00-05:00

The illustrations of Mattias Adolfsson aka MattiasA hum with imagination — the characters emerge from the page like they're prancing out of a fully formed make believe world. This Fresh Shops brings original watercolors on paper to the Etsy Art Category. Below, you can see a work in progress:

Mattias gets inspiration from the landscape of his father's birthplace: a small island on the west coast of Sweden called Stora Kornö. Nature seems to be his imagination's elixir, as he "and my wife start the day with an hour long walk in the woods with our dog. It's a great start to the day and starts the brain thinking on new pieces. I also find that running is a great way of getting new ideas, there is something to the fact that you are moving that gets the creative juices going."

Mattias has also been a fan of Tove Janson (of Moomin fame) and Herge (the Belgian creator of Tintin) since he was young. "As a child my parents used to take me and my twin sisters to a lot of exhibitions and museums that played a big part as well in influencing me."

Mattias has been making art his whole life, but only in the past two years has he been doing his own work fulltime. Spending time with his family — his wife, two daughters and a terrier too — is a great part of his life.

When I asked him what he likes about selling on Etsy, he told me he likes "the fact that you get feedback directly and that you can see who hearts our shop."

You can find out more about Mattias' creative process on his blog: http://mattiasa.blogspot.com

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Etsy Finds: So Exciting to Me, Yeah!

2008-12-24T08:26:00-05:00

In my hunt for the latest Fresh Shops to highlight this week, I sat back in my chair with Kool & the Gang's inspiring song “Fresh” playing on repeat through my computer speakers. I didn't have to look very far to find the latest, most talked about shops that have come into Etsy town. After a quick glance through the latest additions on my Favorite Sellers list, I bring you Etsy's freshest, most exciting new shops.

WARNING, but completely optional... Don't go any further without this lovely accompaniment.

Curly Maple Wood Bowl 017

This beautiful wood turned bowl would look perfect on a coffee table filled with felted acorns or pebbles. By makye77, $35.

Sunday sensation

Ooo la la. I like! By serpilerol, $50.

Costura Del Centro De Atras...Couture Du Milieu Du Dos

If I owned this shirt, I would never want to take it off. By artlab, $125.

French Cameo

A crock of succulent genius. By SASSYspaces, $30.

Woodland Animals Paper Clips

If getting more organized isn't on your resolution list for the New Year, then you should add it right away. (Just so you have an excuse to buy everything in this adorable shop.) By DeskDiamonds, $8.50.

EXTREME RUSTIC WOOD SWITCH PLATE COVER DOUBLETOGGLE

These switch plates speak to the side of me that dreams of one day living in the woods in a log cabin. By againstthegrain13, $18.

Faux bois shirred cotton bolster pillow

Speaking of logs; this is so amazing! By sewfaux, $115.

Wool Felt Party Kitty Red Pocket Watch Jewelry Pendant

Kitty cats in party hats! By rebeccashapiroart, $12.

Frozen 5x7

This gorgeous photo adds a spark of life to a dreary winter day. By ships, $12.

Primitive Vintage Bottlecap Christmas Ornaments

These primitive bottlecap ornies turned this Charlie Brown tree into a really lovable little tree. By poetsdaughter, $12.

Trio of small bottles

These amazing ceramic bottles make me miss the days I'd spend in my studio covered in clay. By potterbird, $45.

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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.