Etsy Finds: New Kids on the Block
In my book, few things beat the feeling of discovering a cutting edge design right before it breaks out into the crowd. Etsy provides a unique venue that houses a wealth of emerging artists. When shopping on Etsy, you have the rare opportunity to directly support the designer, free of the middle man. Each of …
Etsy Finds: Exploring the Undiscovered
As both a buyer and seller here on Etsy, I know firsthand how exciting it can be to open up your shop, list all your beautiful handmade and vintage items and then sit there and wait for your very first sale. You log in every hour to check your views, count your hearts and cross your fingers that your sales …
Fresh Shops: Treeforyou, an Oasis in the Manchester Desert
My name is Anne-Sophie Godby, a.k.a. treeforyou, and I'm a 24-year-old Belgian living in the UK. I started my Etsy shop in May, 2009. I just got married, and I’m planning on going back to Belgium at the end of the year. I started making jewelry when I was 16, and I never stopped! I also love sewing and cooking. I have just …
The Freshest Shop of Them All
There are so many great sellers on Etsy that new ones sometimes feel like it's hard to get noticed. We asked our readers to recommend some great Fresh Shops (three months old or younger) and put the vote to you. Congrats to Kate Gabrielle, whose flapperdoodle shop was voted the most promising new shop in last …
Vote! Who Has the Freshest Shop?
There are some new faces in Etsytown and we want to help get them seen! We asked our readers to nominate Fresh Shops (shops that are three months old or younger and that don't have a lot of sales). Now it's your turn to vote! Tell us which new shop is your new favorite.Next Monday we'll announce the winner, which — along …
Etsy Finds: Look What I Found!
It's no secret that I love shopping with Pounce Undiscovered to find emerging talent and unique treasures. I had so much fun doing this piece: upcycled jewelry and purses, hip lamp shades, handmade musical instruments, and cutest-ever pet portraits are just a few of the amazing items I stumbled upon. Enjoy …
Fresh Shops: Misako Mimoko
I'm a girl called Eva, a.k.a. misakomimoko, who lives, works and dreams in Barcelona, a crowded, small Spanish city near the sea. Luckily, my neighborhood is very quiet, with a lot of green. It's much like a little Mediterranean village. My workplace is at home, and sometimes I like to take a break and handcraft a little …
Etsy Finds: Global Market
Take a virtual stroll through a far away artisan market by using Etsy's Shop Local tool. I like to check out what artists are up to in Paris, Amsterdam, Montreal, Sydney, Japan, London, and other international cities. Today I'll share with you some of the new international artists I found via Shop Local. Help me …
Etsy Finds: Emerging Artists You Ought to Know
I fancied myself a curator this week and put together a collection of art from some of the newest sellers on Etsy. If you have wine and cheese nearby, feel free to sip and snack while you stroll through my virtual gallery opening. Check out the rest of the Artistic Endeavors series (and our Art Gift Guides!) for …
Featured Buyers: Sneak Attacks from the Handmade Movement
Do you know how to do the happy dance? You will soon! Today Michael Phipps of phippsart.etsy.com shares his inspiration for the "Sneak Attacks" community project. Read on! After several years of filling vending machines and stacking cans of food, I quit my job so my constant desire to create could be unleashed …
I am sooooo new to all this...I can't wait to ...
by heavenlypouches
on Seller How-To: Plug...
Beautiful - thankyou
by HoudiniCards
on Etsy Finds: Gifts fo...
I can't wait for this to all start!
by WillowLily
on Seller How-To: Get I...
yeah I think I'm going to just change some of ...
by HannahsHands
on Seller How-To: Get I...
Well, it was alot of work to change all of ...
by JLBstudio
on Seller How-To: Get I...
It all feels so haunted and cozy at once. I ...
by emilybidwell
on News From the Craft ...
Working on the tagging now, thank you!
by AriaArt
on Seller How-To: Get I...