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Hello Craft Podcast: Your Handmade Holiday Stories Wanted!
Story by tinaseamonster, Vanessa
Published on December 30, 2008 in This Handmade Life 		Photo by

knitwit4ever

Each week, the Hello Craft Podcast collects stories of making and buying handmade. tinaseamonster, who runs the podcast, wants to hear your stories from the holiday — what handmade gifts did you give and receive? What weird and wonderful, touching or sad tales do you have to share? Here's the latest episode to get you in that storytelling mood!

This week's episode includes three stories of handmade holidays. Kelly Rand of I Heart Orange tells us about a lost gift found, Tina Seamonster refuses a Christmas tree skirt, and Meaghan O'Malley of Oh Ginger explains why making for the holidays is important to her.

Click here to download the episode (right-click and choose "save as" on PC, or control-click and choose "save link as" on Mac).

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Dec. 30, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. zwzzy

WOW that record play is so cool! The unicorn hat is so adorable too!!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. loulouandoscar

This sounds very cool, off to have a listen now!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. aorta

i'd give my left nut for that pod turntable.

Dec. 30, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. momerath

I didn't know Etsy sponsored a podcast! I love talking. Off to read the submission info. ...

Dec. 30, 2008 at 1:31 p.m. kingofmythrone

Sounds wonderful... looking forward to hearing their stories. Thanks

Dec. 30, 2008 at 1:32 p.m. MagicalPonyFarm

How could I not click with that AMAZING white on red unicorn as the main photo! & then I saw all the other great items!!!! Thanks for including my necklace! I am off to listen...

Dec. 30, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. EJPcreations

i LOVES THE UNICORN HAT SOOO MUCH!!! IT MAKES ME WANT TO HAVE A CHILD!!!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. Vanessa

We sponsored this episode. Please submit your stories! We want to hear em!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. kristensteinfineart

Wow! Look at that vintage record player. Too cool!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 1:52 p.m. AnthologiE

This is precisely what I love about Etsy -- the personality and personal stories. Thanks for making the good, bad, heartwarming, funny (you get the idea) availabel for all!!

It reminds me that although I may never actually WEAR the iron-on teddy bear sweatshirt that Grandma made me (and that Cabbage Patch look-alike hand painted lamp STILL scares me), but there was a LOT of love behind it. You just can't beat handmade like that.

Dec. 30, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. LaireMarie

Oh the Abominable Snowman...Love this!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. RachelRose

Off to check this out:)

Dec. 30, 2008 at 2:33 p.m. BabbidgePatch

Great collection to go along with the article~ full of fun and whimsy! Happy New Year!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. NatashaDesigns

I love them all :)

Dec. 30, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. knitwit4ever

:-) Glad you like my unicorn, folks! I'm flattered to be included in that site, and here!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. littlealouette

awesome

Dec. 30, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. GoldtoneDesigns

Happy New Year!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. hans1247

Is there a reason I cannot see the collection of products??

Dec. 30, 2008 at 5:17 p.m. timesandchimes

Fantastic!

This year I got my fiance a silver guitar pick engraved with "kismet" for Christmas. Guess what he got me?! A silver necklace engraved with "kismet"! It was just... KISMET! Only Etsy allowed us such creativity and we will continue to shop for one another here as long as we both shall live! We just love the sellers here that allow us to give such amazing gifts!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. KnitzAndFeltz

LOVE the unicorn hat!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 9:10 p.m. littleredbear

cute unicorn hat!!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 9:22 p.m. Rose442

Fun fun fun,that record player is cool!

Dec. 30, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. PiperBags

Always such wonderful things to be found on Etsy. How can anyone pass up a unicorn hat for their favorite kid? Or the Angel Wing necklace for a friend? Love everything!!

Dec. 31, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. BluCille

Cool snowman.

Dec. 31, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. TheSavageCabbage

that unicorn hat is soooo adorable! I wish I had someone to buy it for.

Jan. 1, 2009 at 1:38 a.m. sweetirie

This year my best pal, Piccoladonna2006, and I exchanged handmade gifts! I got the sweetest trio of crocheted bowlies and phone case in exchange for a handmade crochet hooks holder from me...totally came as a surprise to her! Luckily she didn't have one, so it was the perfect gift..and her expression and gratitude for receiving the gift was a million thanks!!! I am blessed to have met her through Etsy! She makes my day a little brighter!

I also received a sweet baby ellie necklace from Laura at Modern Bird Jewelry...something I will cherish forever and do not want to take off!! I feel so blessed to have her!!!

Thank you Etsy for this amazing community of artists! I have met some fabulous friends and wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world! God bless!

Jan. 1, 2009 at 1:43 a.m. piccoladonna2006

I'm blessed to have found you sweetie!!! Your words of wisdom and encouragement help me in etsy challenge every day!

Jan. 1, 2009 at 7:36 p.m. mossyrockpottery

A true & special story:

A little old lady has come up to me at the same craft show each year to buy a little blue vase from me.
One year I asked her why... She related a story that I will never forget:

Long ago, during World War II, she escaped Nazi Germany to England where a well to do family took her in as a house keeper. War times were lean and there wasn't much to go around. But the lady of the house made sure that her house keeper didn't go without a Christmas gift... She gave her a little blue vase...

Now, years later, and in her mid to late 70's (or perhaps older) she has a girl that comes in and cleans her house. And at Christmas time, she buys one of my little blue vases and gives it to her house keeper!

See a similar vase at:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Jan. 1, 2009 at 7:41 p.m. mossyrockpottery

P.S. That's one of those things that makes it worth all long hours. I do this for a living and people's stories are part of what keeps me going. They have this understanding and appreciation for our work and that is so important.

Buy handmade and tell your crafters and artists why their work is important to you! = )

Jan. 3, 2009 at 3:42 a.m. BlackberryStudio

I am recovering from postnatal depression and my craft has kept me going through it all. Only god knows where I would be without it. I love the etsy community and the sense of belonging.
Eventhough I am new, I feel like I've come home. Etsy, where have you been all my life?

Jan. 4, 2009 at 8:51 p.m. turquoise100

wonderful!

Jan. 5, 2009 at 12:33 a.m. smilingbluedog

Love the unicorn hat!
It's great to be introduced to other
Etsy neighbours throught these posts!
Thankyou for sharing some cool stuff!

Jan. 6, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. HeartC

Thanks for the awesome and inspirational new items! The unicorn hat is too cute. Thanks so much Etsy...you rock!!!

Jan. 6, 2009 at 6:40 p.m. Vanessa

BlackberryStudio

you should tell that story in the Hello Craft podcast. i'm sure you would touch so many people. hope you feel better!

Jan. 10, 2009 at 6:17 a.m. hanginmoon

hehe, how many etsian here are using mac?

Jan. 11, 2009 at 9:54 p.m. starttounlearn

For Christmas this year my boyrfriend and I both (unknowingly) ordered each other gifts off the same etsy site. We are both writers and got each jewelery that showcased our love of literature. Etsy is a small world after all. ;-)

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