Etsy Finds: Weekend Deals December 6 and 7, 2008
Etsy is your place to find unique, handmade goods that let you feel good about where you're spending. Whether you're looking for a great gift or you're just in the mood to spoil yourself, you can be sure that you're supporting an independent artist or crafter. Today we're highlighting some fantastic limited …
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 …
Gift Ideas: Shop Local Oregon With thisisalliknow
Shop Local this holiday season and support independent craftspeople. It's a great way to reduce your carbon footprint! We're going around the world here on Etsy's blog, so let us know where our next stop should be in the comments below. This post comes from Amanda Blake of thisisalliknow of Portland, Oregon …
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 …
Etsy in Action: A Blizzard of Handmade Events
Is the chilly weather making you want to hibernate this weekend? Beat away the wintertime blues by putting on your favorite mittens and braving the cold weather to check out a crafty event near you. And hey, if you're in LA, you have no excuse! If you will be attending an event this weekend (whether to shop or to …
Etsy Finds: Fresh on the Scene
Here at Etsy, we're always looking for talented new artists, and these up-and-comers do not disappoint! This collection of items comes from Etsy shops that are less than three months old — some with no sales, some with a few. Fresh talent grows around these parts! Any of these would make great holiday gifts, so …
Social Shopping Sites & Holiday Wishlists
It's time to get serious about holiday shopping! By now, you probably have a long list of loved ones to shop for — and that's just the starting point. Next up, the overwhelming process of figuring out what to buy and coordinating with your uncle so you don't both purchase the same dollhouse your kid sister …
Featured Buyer: Joy Behar of The View
Today's Featured Buyer is Joy Behar of popular daytime tv show The View, where her sassy wit shines along with those of her co-hosts. Lucky for us, Joy has a talented daughter too: Eve Behar, ceramicist and Etsy seller. Eve kindly connected us to her mom and below, you'll find a little interview with did with Joy …
Handmade Confessional: Maiko Mitchem
We met Maiko Mitchem aka flurrsprite at Felt Club in LA. Nothing says holidays like bunny pirates! Since the Handmade Consortium launched the Buy Handmade Pledge (http://buyhandmade.org) last year, over 32,000 people have signed. Get involved in our video series of videos: share your Handmade Confessional …
