Etsy Finds: Back To School Notebook
I had what Oprah calls an "a ha!" moment yesterday. I was considering hiring a personal organizer and wondering why my apartment was so unorganized when I realized my year had no cycle. I wasn't going back to school, and thus, I didn't have that pre-back-to-school organizing frenzy: That time of year when you …
Handmade Kids: Natural Kids Team Nurtures Naturally
Woolcomesalive, a member of the Natural Kids Team, shares some of the smiles her team members have gotten — literally — from happy customers. Through Etsy's Appreciation Photo tool, buyers can give back to sellers and show their new items in action. And what is cuter than really cute kids?Whether it’s your …
Etsy Finds: Grocery Getters*
I need to go to the grocery store, but this trillion-degree July weather has made the thought of even stepping outside for one second an unthinkable concept. Until I summon enough fortitude to brave the miserable heat with an armful of canvas totebags, I'm peering into my fridge hopefully (did food …
Etsy Finds: Babies Galore!
My friend is having a baby! Congratulations, Rhiannon! Etsy is a great place to find baby and maternity items, and I've picked out a few favorites. I love the shoes made by MiaJoie and AureliaandAnnalise. smallestfriend makes adorable little baby toys, and 100% organic (like most items I feature). Check out …
Handmade Kids: Eco-Friendly Gear for Toddler Boys
When we started brainstorming ideas for the Handmade Kids Series, there were two ideas that came through loud and clear: eco-friendly items and finds for little boys. There is so much cute stuff for girls, so we decided to share the love! cloud9designstudio, an Etsy seller with an eco-mission and a lil' boy …
Etsy Finds from Spongetta: Hold Me
Spongetta, aka Betsy, claims she is the custodian of The Land of Misfit Fabric. She studied photography in college, went on to a career in public service, and now sews to her heart's content. (Just check out her Etsy shop for proof.) Betsy tells us that she enjoys experimenting with materials in unexpected ways …
Organ Transplant
Hey, Etsy! I'm Michelle T aka mtraub, the new Storque Summer Intern. I'm a born and bred Brooklynite, raised on Walt Whitman and Biggie Smalls. I love the process of crafting, and I've experimented in stencils, decoupage, crochet, holga photography, and welding, to name a few. Hopefully, over the course of this summer …
Team Tip: Committees!
For creative people, working in large groups can be difficult. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses, and organization among many members can be a daunting task. The best solution is to group your Team into different committees, according to people's time and talents. This gives everyone a …
Etsy Finds: A Place for Everything
When I'm traveling, I usually have a lot of things to keep track of. If it's not my tickets, passport, or I.D., it's all those little things that fly around in my enormous bag: gum for the plane, lipgloss, my iPod, etc. That's when a small zippered pouch can do wonders for your organizational skills. This bright and …
