A Cornucopia of Well-Wishes to our Canadian Friends
The second Monday in October is the traditional date of Thanksgiving Day in Canada. The holiday has roots in the European tradition of harvest festivals, and a common motif is a "cornucopia" or horn filled with seasonal fruits and vegetables, the horn of plenty. Unlike its sister to the South, Canada's …
The Collectors: themefragrance's Birds
I just love seeing what folks are collecting. I guess I feel it tells us just a little bit about what inspires them, what they love, and what they choose to surround themselves with in their homes. Today I'm delighted to present the next installment in an ongoing series here on The Storque: The Collectors …
Quit Your Day Job: AkumuInk
Dora and Joey of Akumulnk began their journey toward creative independence after a fruitful shopping spree. After much research and planning, they've been able to quit their day jobs to run their own t-shirt business. With a background in 3D animation, illustration and working for a children's …
Get the Look: Anne of Green Gables
Growing up, Anne Shirley (remember, that's Anne with an "e") was my literary hero. Lost in her romantic imagination, and with tendencies for the verbose, Anne was just the kind of company I was seeking. These days, I find myself drawn back to Anne in new ways: namely, puffed sleeves, floral dresses, and carpet bags …
Etsy Dress Up With I Heart Norwegian Wood
MP4 | Youtube | Blip.tv | Subscribe in iTunes (Music by Chinatown, animation by JuliaPott) All Etsy videos are Creative Commons, so please embed them on your blog! Help spread the word! Montreal-based fashion designer Angie Johnson of iheartnorwegianwood is best known for her structuralist leather cage …
Retired but Still Bold: Basketmaker John Toft
In celebration of today being National Senior Citizens Day, retired Etsian John Toft shares his story of finding basket-making as a young boy and returning to it in his golden years. For John, basket-making has developed into a much-needed meditative outlet when life's everyday stresses wear him down …
The Collectors: Vintage Super 8 Cameras
I just love seeing what folks are collecting. I guess I feel it tells us just a little bit about what inspires them, what they love, and what they choose to surround themselves with in their homes. Today, I'm delighted to present the first in an ongoing series here on The Storque: The Collectors. First presented …
Etsy Finds: Been Around the World
I don't get to travel anywhere near as much as I would like. Believe me, I try to plan out ambitious globe-spanning vacations, but my journey across the Serengeti usually turns into a weekend in the Poconos. For today's edition of Etsy Finds, I used Etsy's Shop Local feature to search out shops in five cities …
West Coast Etsians, Let's Get Together
It's already July, and we're heading out West! Come visit Etsy at Renegade Craft Fair in Los Angeles (July 11th-12th) or San Francisco (July 18th-19th). We'll have a booth at both events and will be giving away lots of Etsy goodies, promos and maybe even holding a raffle or two. If you haven't been to a Renegade Craft …
Canada Day Special: Karyn Valino of The Workroom
Karyn Valino, a.k.a kvalino, is the owner of The Workroom, a "sew & craft by the hour" space in Toronto, Canada. The Workroom is stocked with books, patterns, fabrics and notions that are carefully selected to inspire handmade projects. The fully equipped sewing studio also offers classes in everything from …
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So cute!
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thanks for the tips.....advice for a newbie is totally tops
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top tips.......its great to get advice...particularly as a newbie
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Love the colors - great collections!
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very lovely creations, made me smile:)!
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