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 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 …
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 …
Featured Team: The {NewNew} Etsy Team
What makes The {NewNew} Team so great? There really isn't enough room in this post to tell you about all their initiatives (online and real world!). This Team crafts together, shows work together, has an almost insanely active Google Group and daily updated blog, with giveaways, how-tos, member updates and more …
Etsy Finds: The Experts Have Spoken
...and they say Etsy is the place for great gifts! Shop Live launches tonight (7pm EST) in the Virtual Labs, and the excitement is overwhelming! I've put together the picks I think these guest buyers might like to bring with them (virtually) over the next two weeks! You'll have to tune in if you want to find out for …
Holiday Shopping Lists: Channukah aka Hanukkah
Ready to spin the handmade dreidel and light up the menorah? A handmade twist to your holiday maybe just the thing — perhaps your family will get a kick out of this menorah made of ceramic shoes!? Etsy sellers are ready to help you prepare for your holiday traditions with Judaica items, finely crafted — in some …
Gift Ideas: Shop Local Massachusetts with ReclaimedToYou
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 is straight from Boston, MA courtesy of Etsian Jessica, aka …
Etsy Finds: 9 Gifts to Break the Mold
There couldn't be a better time of year to start making your list and checking it twice. Check out the great finds below for gift ideas no one will see coming! Custom Antique Watch Bracelet Gold Diamond Got a friend who's always on time? Get a smile out of them with this repurposed bracelet. By MissesBird, $55. …
Quit Your Day Job: thedreamygiraffe
Kathy, the one woman powerhouse behind thedreamygiraffe, quit her day job without really having a plan B. While living off of the savings she had in mind for a down payment on a house, she discovered that her paintings were a way to bring in additional income while doing what she loved. Not too long after that …
Etsy Finds: Going Fast! Items with Free Shipping
Today is the day that holiday panic (and shopping!) descends: Cyber Monday, known as the biggest online shopping day of the year. In honor of Cyber Monday, today's Etsy Finds will showcase items that have free shipping. Check out the rest of these shops to take advantage of their free shipping promotions today …
Top 10 Gifts You Can't Get at the Mall
Friends — doesn't receiving a gift that millions of other people have leave a little something to be desired? The thought of giving that type of gift isn't very appealing either. To cure our shopping malaise, here's my list of the top 10 unique and rare items that you won't find anywhere else: 1. Your Book Rebuilt …
Etsy Finds: Getting Susanna Carrillo's Look - Home Decor Edition
This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by the home of Susanna Carrillo of paper scissors oranges children’s art studio in Darien, Connecticut. We love the way she has created a clean white canvas with colorful accents using pillows, rugs, furniture and patterns. The bold pops of color make her home …
Black Friday through Cyber Monday: Find the Best Holiday Deals of 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 just in the mood to spoil yourself, you can be sure that you're supporting an independent artist or crafter. This article highlights just a tiny example of numerous …
Gift Ideas: Shop Local UK with HidenSeek
Eloise aka HidenSeek is a renowned Bear hugger, a relentless cake-topping dismantler, an involuntarily plant killer and an amateur fairytale weaver. We invited her to curate this Shop Local guide, UK edition. Meet some artists below and match them to their items at the bottom. So here I am Etsy! You found me …
