Quit Your Day Job: DownToTheWireDesigns
Chuck of Downtothewiredesigns is now selling full time on Etsy. His story is a little ironic; his day job continued to pay him more and more as he worked less and less (they held him in high regard and truly needed him to stay on). He finally had to listen to his heart, taking the plunge into making and selling his …
Sterling Silver Jewelry
Sterling silver is a classic jewelry material that works on just about anyone. It lends itself to innumerable styles and forms. This collection of jewelry is but a drop in the veritable ocean of sterling silver jewelry available on Etsy. Check out the many fashions that result from a simple lump of …
How To Make Stamped Tagged Silver Earrings Video
Carolyn, aka AutumnLeavesJewelry, has started putting up videos that share her work and process. In this video, she's turning the camera on herself and her workbench and walking us through the process of making stamped silver earrings that support a political candidate. She's just started with video, but …
Etsy Finds: Map It Out
Nothing says "I'm going there" or "I've been there" like a map, and not much else inspires all the good memories of trips gone by like vintage maps. Thanks to AnneHolman, you can wear some of those fond memories with today's Etsy Find! These pendants encase little pieces of vintage maps to put your location of …
Etsy Finds: Chain Chain Chain
I was reading about Tom Binns last weekend and was really into his intense multi-strand chain pieces. Then I went looking to see what Etsy had to offer, but actually got sidetracked by the chain maille artists and all the metalsmiths hand-forging their own chain jewelry. There is really so much great …
Etsy Finds: A Silver Spoon or Knife for Everyone
I just moved into a new house and it has me thinking about all the things I need to make it feel like a home! I have been through my college and post-college roommate years, and during that time, I've used an assorted clutter of cuttlery and dishes. Now I am ready to start collecting things that are a little more …
Etsy Find: Analogue Ring
This ring — which doubles as a working * microphone * — is so awesome! It is truly one of the "man-made miracles." Maker AnalogueAesthetics expertly combines modern jewelry with recording gizmo in one tiny finger-sporting package. Great gift for so many people that love gadgets and for people that like to rock …
Etsy Finds: Nut and Bolt Cufflinks
Have a guy in your life that has everything or is just difficult to buy for? Looking for something that can be dressed up (with a suit) or dressed down (with jeans)? These unique cufflinks fit the bill.Lotusjewelrystudio has great quality silver. The cufflinks come in a small pouch in a printed box wrapped with …
Etsy Finds: Floating Bunny
If you haven't figured it out yet, I have a thing for bunnies. This necklace by Mark Poulin (Etsy shop: marmar) is just enough real bunny and just enough cartoon sketchy for my taste (not to mention the price.) Check out the rest of his shop for reversible enameled pendants, word bubble earrings and other floating …
