Etsy Finds: All Over the Map
I am a huge nerd when it comes to maps. (Come to think of it, I'm a huge nerd in general, but especially for maps.) Growing up, whenever we went on a family road trip, my dad would sit me in the passenger seat with a map and tell me that it was my job to get us where we were going. Somehow I think he knew the way already, but I …
Etsy Finds Decor: Cottage Renovation
This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the renovation of a 1924 bungalow by Portland, Oregon residents Jessica and Erik. The couple purchased their first home in February of this year and have already completed an impressive extent of remodeling. I love the way the architectural details of the …
Guest Curator: Angry Chicken
Amy Karol, a.k.a. amykarol, is an artist, author, collector and mama, who has been making things with her hands since she was a wee babe. She has been able to channel her obsessive creativity and insatiable appetite for show and tell with the writing of her very popular craft blog, Angry Chicken, since 2005. After …
Process: Felted Mouse Booties with PrettyLittle
YouTube | blip.tv | mp4 | Subscribe to RSS | Subscribe in iTunes I first became familiar with Lacey Smith of PrettyLittle's work when Vanessa ordered her felted mouse booties as a gift. I screamed. While I was working on this video, interestingly enough, anyone who got a glimpse of the footage had the same …
Quit Your Day Job: BreadandBadger
I've been looking forward to bringing you the story of Amanda and her significant other, Sean, who have both been able to quit their day jobs in order to successfully earn a living running their Etsy shop, BreadandBadger. Soon after Amanda quit her day job the budding success of her glass business …
Handmade Weddings: A Happy Cake for a Happy Family
Hilary, aka bunnywithatoolbelt, created her business in 1987, a time when she could easily be picked out from a crowd in her head to toe bunny suit. Although Hilary no longer goes on daily jaunts dressed as a giant rabbit, she still loves her business name, and more importantly, her business! Today she is well …
Process: Vintage Lace Wedding Shrugs with Holly Stalder
YouTube | MP4 | blip.tv | Subscribe in iTunes (Music by Eric Beug. Animation by JuliaPott) Holly Stalder is a prolific clothing designer working out of a cozy studio in Portland, Oregon. Her delicate and feminine clothing and accessories have gained wide acclaim in the blogosphere and in magazines such as …
Etsy in the Press: It's Not the Same Old Show...
... on your radio! Not lately, anyway. The recent developments with the CPSIA have been a hot topic as of late, and there has been some great coverage on public radio in the last few weeks. Starting about two weeks ago, with Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman aired a story about the CPSIA and mentioned Etsy. You can …
Etsy Finds: Getting Jill Bliss' Look - Home Decor Edition
This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the Portland, Oregon 1912 farm house of illustrator extraordinaire Jill Bliss. The walls in her home are painted with soft muted colors, much like the color palette often found in her beautifully detailed illustrations. She surrounds herself with …
Etsy Finds: Getting Matte Stephens Look - Home Decor Edition
This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the magical modern Portland, Oregon home of Etsy seller Matte Stephens. His home has the feeling that you've been transported directly into any one of his amazing illustrations. Matte and his wife have a beautiful collection of mid-century furniture that …
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