Etsy Finds: Obama Mania
We saw a surge of election-themed items before November 4th, but even now that the race is over, Barack Obama mania continues to captivate shoppers. Visitors to the site are searching for anything featuring America's 44th President Elect and snapping up any commemorative Obama gear they can get their …
A Message for Obama
Barack Obama had been "leading" on Etsy for a while! We've noticed so many artists and crafters pouring their hearts into handmade expressions of grassroots support. Over at flickr, folks are posting their homemade messages for Mr. President Elect. What's your flickr message to Obama? More …
Looking Back at Presidential Facial Hair & Other Historical Trivia
Congrats to Obama! It was almost a year ago today, the conversation that started it all. My bearded, History teacher brother (whose birthday happens to be on Nov. 4th, voting day) and I were talking at my parent's house. The news was on the television in the background. Journalists in ties and others in Jackie O …
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Election Time, Americans: Halloween Costume Ideas
I'm so frustrated with these debates! I can't wait to just vote and get it over with! It's such a deadly serious campaign. Keep your sense of humor and do your best impersonation this Halloween. Here are some ideas for dressing up and getting into it! Election Time, Americans! | Etsy Finds Vintage: Getting Jackie O's …
Etsy Finds Vintage: Getting Jackie O's Look
Jackie O: What an icon! Whether you're a fashionista who loves 1960s style or simply looking to get political with your costume this Halloween, today's Get the Look (Vintage edition!) is devoted to the style maven of the Camelot era, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Jackie had many signature looks throughout her …
Election Time, Americans!
It's time to get our heads in the game and get out the vote. We've been noticing many election-related Etsy items cropping up from the grassroots of this here marketplace. Creativity is on the march! These handmade items will help you spread the message about your candidate — and many will help you alert your …
Bark the Vote
Dogs are definitely getting more political these days. (Or at least their owners are.) It seems our dogs can get us to do just about anything. They want to sleep on the bed? We move over. They whimper and give puppy dog eyes? We give them treats. Bark at the door? We let them out. So how far does the dog’s influence go? For …
Etsy Finds: An Informal U.S. Presidential Poll
Last week, for the heck of it, I thought I'd search for the top three U.S. presidential candidates on Etsy, and see what sort of items our crafter-politicos are coming up with. Answer: all sorts of amazing things. From the usual pins, t-shirts, and posters (complete with clever sayings and great artwork, something …
