Fresh Shops: Roadside
I found a new shop, Roadside which opened in Apr 17, 2008, while browsing the Art category on Etsy to see what would catch my eye. I thought these paper creations were so whimsical and lovely; they really jumped out at me. I had to look for a long time at the print to figure out whether it was three dimensional or …
Etsy World Tour: Canada with the Trans-Canada Team (Part One)
The Trans-Canada Etsy Team was created out of a need for Canadian artisans to stay in contact, share resources, and develop group marketing opportunities. Team members benefit from having a solid sense of identity, as well as from having their different regional perspectives. On July 1, Canadians …
Featured Buyer: Tall Firs
This week's Featured Buyer is Dave Mies of the band Tall Firs. Tall Firs are a Brooklyn-spun band of three. Their roots, though joyous, often feel like punk ghosts in a dusty room at magic hour. Layers of folk and country ease you into the darkness with remarkable tenderness, but there is always hope in their …
About Us: Alex aka alexandersomma
Etsy has had quite a growth spurt in the past year, and we have the awkward pictures to prove it. We are posting a series of About Us pieces to help you get to know the Etsy admin (and since many of us work remotely, for the admin to get to know each other!). Some of the Etsy admin are new hires, and some have been working …
Fresh Shops: layerbylayer
This week's Fresh Shops is layerbylayer of New Haven, Connecticut. Patrick's work is unbelievable textural, natural (the moss!) and beautiful. I have one on my desk as we speak! I recently talked to Patrick to get a little more insight into his work. Can you tell us a little about the people behind layerbylayer …
Q & A with the Lovely (and Crafty!) Vanna White
You may think you know Vanna White from her role as America's favorite letter turner on Wheel of Fortune, but did you know she's also an avid crocheter with her own line of yarn? That's right, her "Vanna’s Choice" collection from Lion Brand Yarn was launched just last June and has already become a top seller …
Podcasting, Anyone? Craftypod interviews LittleputBooks
This past installment of Craftypod with Sister Diane features Ryan LittleputBooks. Click here to listen.Craftypod is a series of audio interviews, tutorials, and other crafty content with crafty person Sister Diane, who lives in Portland, Oregon and also runs a chapter of the Church of Craft. It comes …
One of Etsy's Most Hearted: circularaccesories
For Valentine's Day, we at The Storque thought we'd seek out the Etsy members who are the most beloved (or rather, be-hearted). We tracked five of out of the top twenty most-hearted users and sought them out for interviews. They were totally surprised and pleased to find out! The fifth, and last, in this series is …
One of Etsy's Most Hearted: joom
For Valentine's Day, we at The Storque thought we'd seek out the Etsy members who are the most beloved (or rather, be-hearted). We tracked five of out of the top twenty most-hearted users and sought them out for interviews. They were totally surprised and pleased to find out! The fourth in this series is joom …
