Quit Your Day Job: julipbags
Amby, the self proclaimed Type A personality behind JulipBags, has been able to successfully quit her day job in the mental health field to focus all of her energy on her bag business, which is now bringing home the bacon. After finding herself at a point where she could either dial back on her Etsy business …
Gift Ideas: Shop Local Milwaukee with Jenniferladd
Shop Local this holiday season and support independent craftspeople. It's a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and get packages more quickly! This post comes from Jennifer Ladd, aka jenniferladd, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. That's her in the photo above. Where is she? Read on to find out!If it's a lazy …
Fresh Shops: Ruth Marks
My pal Michael Troutman from the band Awesome Color has heard a lot about Etsy (mostly because I've been touting its praises to everyone I know). Michael in turn mentioned all the wonderful things he heard to his friend — artist and sculptor Ruth Marks — and encouraged her to open a shop. Ruth knew about Etsy, but …
Etsy in Action: Upcoming Events August 15 - 21, 2008
While it's still summer, why not grab the family and get out to see what your fellow art and craft lovers are up to? Here are a few of our picks, plus lots of ways for you to get involved. Let us know what's happening in your area by sharing in the comments below. August 16, Craftin' Outlaws, Columbus, Ohio This is an …
Etsy Finds: Amazing Dog Art
It's pet week here at the Storque! Keep tabs on the Etsy Pets featured column for all the cute pet stuff you can handle. Pets, ahoy!My very best friend in all the world is a Boston Terrier named Satchel. We've had so many fun times together, and the amazing dog art of Brian Rubenacker reminds me of all the laughs we …
Etsy Success Stories: OhMyCavalier
You've seen those big sellers on Etsy who seem to be making sales left and right. You have to wonder how they've made it to where they are: can they actually be FOR REAL? What's their recipe for success? And just how do they do it?This week's installment of our Etsy Success Story series features Juliana Swaney of …
Fresh Shops: NorthForge
NorthForge caught my eye with this awesome ceramic tile coffee table, and won my love with his collection of furniture made from wrought iron and salvaged materials. We caught up with the artist briefly to talk to him about what he does and how he's settling into the Etsy lifestyle. What brought you to Etsy …
Gift Ideas: Shop Local Michigan
Michigan state, representing! This is list of sellers from Michigan. I have been lucky enough to have become friends with some of them through the treasuries, and they are amazing sellers and great people! Editorial note:Keep your BuyHandmade Pledge and support local artists! See all of the Storque Shop …
Gift Ideas: Shop Local Detroit
I used to be a founding member of the Michigan Indie Crafters of Etsy. When I moved to Brooklyn I had to sadly say goodbye - but my time with these Detroit artist is very much missed. I wish I could fly up and attend their holiday show December 8th at the Royal Oak VFW (it was literally right around the corner from …
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