Shop Live: Expert Shoppers in the Virtual Labs
Ever wish your favorite style-savvy magazine would somehow come to life and help you navigate the wide variety of items on Etsy? Imagine if your favorite blogger would magically appear and point you to the perfect holiday gifts for your friends and family... (sound of fingers snapping) Your wish is our …
Shop Live: Brett Bara's Picks
In case you missed it, last night we kicked off Shop Live, with holiday gift ideas from Brett Bara, host of PBS' Knit and Crochet Today and Editor in Chief of Crochet Today. Besides all the cool crocheted picks, she showed us samples straight from the magazine and gave us a glimpse into the creative …
News from the Etsy Labs: 12/8 Craft Night
Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live into in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online …
Saint Nicholas: The Story Behind the Myth
Yes, Virginia – there really is a Santa Claus.However, he’s not what you might think: you won’t find him hanging out at North Pole sweatshops, sipping triple-fudge espressos and cracking the whip on overworked persons of diminutive size. And contrary to what advertising says, he’s not the sweaty fat guy at the …
Holiday Shopping Lists: Channukah aka Hanukkah
Ready to spin the handmade dreidel and light up the menorah? A handmade twist to your holiday maybe just the thing — perhaps your family will get a kick out of this menorah made of ceramic shoes!? Etsy sellers are ready to help you prepare for your holiday traditions with Judaica items, finely crafted — in some …
How-Tuesday: Porcelain Ornaments Holiday Decor
YouTube | blip.tv | MP4 | Subscribe in iTunes This week, Etsy How-Tuesday presents Virginia Griswold. Today we're going to learn how to make ornaments out of teacups, or any kind of small porcelain object you can find or recycle. Hang them on your tree! Materials Needed: Teacup or porcelain objects Dremel tool …
Etsy Finds: 9 Gifts to Break the Mold
There couldn't be a better time of year to start making your list and checking it twice. Check out the great finds below for gift ideas no one will see coming! Custom Antique Watch Bracelet Gold Diamond Got a friend who's always on time? Get a smile out of them with this repurposed bracelet. By MissesBird, $55. …
Children & Toys Holiday Showcase: On Sale Thursday December 4, 2008 12 PM EST
One of our favorites in the series of Holiday Showcases is back: toys and gift ideas for children (and the kids in all of us). We encourage sellers to add items that could would make great unique gifts for any child or toy collector this holiday season. Think fun holiday gifts for kids of all ages. In order to …
Top 10 Gifts You Can't Get at the Mall
Friends — doesn't receiving a gift that millions of other people have leave a little something to be desired? The thought of giving that type of gift isn't very appealing either. To cure our shopping malaise, here's my list of the top 10 unique and rare items that you won't find anywhere else: 1. Your Book Rebuilt …
