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How-Tuesday: Spooky Shadow Puppets by Crankbunny

MP4 | YouTube | blip.tv | Subscribe in iTunes   We're resurrecting this eerie project from last year — crankbunny's shadow puppets are still full of dark delight! [Originally published October 28, 2008.] This week on Etsy How-Tuesday, Norma, a.k.a. crankbunny, shows us how to make spooky shadow puppets for Hallow's Eve …

Holidays: Kids & Toys Showcase: On Sale Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET

The holidays are a thrilling season for all, but the true excitement is reserved for the kids. Memories of opening that much-anticipated toy truck or stuffed animal are sure to be treasured for years to come. The Holidays: Kids & Toys Showcase will provide ample opportunities to discover fun stocking …

Quit Your Day Job: littlealouette

Joe and Amy of littlealouette are successfully supporting their family selling their simple natural wooden toys on Etsy. With backgrounds in carpentry, furniture making, education, and politics, this duo melded their collective skills into a business they never dreamed would take them this far. They …

Etsy Finds: Gleeful Anticipation

Welcome to the holiday Gift Guide preview! Today's Etsy Finds offer up but a small selection of the captivating gift ideas you'll soon be drooling over in Etsy's Holiday Gift Guides. Now is the time to shop on Etsy for your holiday greeting cards, tinsel, menorahs and stockings — as well as all of the treasures …

Come Craft With the Etsy Labs: Skeleton Softies With Diana Schoenbrun

Why stay in and craft all by your lonesome? Come join us for a free sewing workshop with artist and author Diana Schoenbrun — whether you're in Brooklyn or anywhere in the world. Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online, interactive classroom, the Virtual Labs, for a live demo via webcam at 5 p.m. ET, or in …

CPSIA: Overcoming Obstacles and Fighting for Change

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was passed just over a year ago, and since a stay was put in place in February, Etsy makers of children's items have kept the conversation going on the special Etsy Forum. From major newspapers to the blogosphere, from mom and pop stores to multi-national …

My Big Break: Posh Dots' Licensing Deal

Every now and again I hear about Etsy sellers who have scored licensing deals. One such seller is Becky from PoshDots, teacher, artist and mother of three, who was kind enough to take time away from her very busy schedule to do an interview with me. She describes how the company approached her and struck a …

Etsy Finds: Room for the Whole Family

While many children have recently headed back to school, there are plenty of families who are settling into another productive year of homeschooling. This week's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the Filer-Dougal family, who have created a home that doubles as an inspiring educational space for their …

Quit Your Day Job: littlesaplingtoys

Nick and Kimber, the mother and father team behind littlesaplingtoys, have managed to quit both their regular day jobs and support themselves, along with their two children, due to their business success on Etsy. They've been selling their wooden toys on Etsy for just under two years. With previous …

Kids and Toys Showcase: On Sale August 13, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET

The summer is nearing its close and many are thinking about the upcoming school year. Whether you're seeking back to school gear or activities to keep the kids still at home occupied, the Kids and Toys Showcase will have lots of ideas for you. Info for SellersGet your items ready! Think fun things for kids to …

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