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Story by
julieincharge
Published on August 29, 2009 in Spotlight |
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Unlike most people, Monday is my favorite day of the week. When I reach for my Monday day-of-the-week undies, I know it's going to be a good day, since I'll be getting my weekly crafting fix with a vibrant bunch of artists at Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn, NY. No matter where you call home, you can get this Monday glow (or any other day of the week, for that matter) by throwing a craft night of your own with your favorite crafty pals.
In today's edition of Etsy Finds, I've scoured Etsy for supplies, kits, and tools to help you open new doors in your own crafting adventures with paper.
For even more hands-on creative ideas, be sure to peruse the DIY Made Simple Gift Guide.
Bookbinding is a favorite craft of mine, and I will gladly talk your ear off about my favorite bone folder or the intricacies of paper, if you let me! If you're looking for a bookmaking project, might I suggest folding a weekly planner or stitching a do-si-do book? If you want to go DIY all the way, why not make your own paper, too?
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By UberArt, $75. |
By WhiteDragonPaper, $6. |
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Bookmaking Kit for two different books By greenchairpress, $15. |
By goodkarmasoaps, $59. |
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By yatsu, $10. |
By randyarnold, $64.99. |
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By thriftypyg, $8. |
Medium Text Block and Cover Kit By afainbooks, $12. |
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PDF tutorial ONLY Sew Grateful class By evalicious, $13. |
KIT - Japanese Binding Kit and Tutorial By erinzam, $18. |
Lasting Imprint
The world of do-it-yourself printmaking is vast and wonderfully varied. If you and your craft night crew are ready to get down and dirty with some ink and paper, I'd recommend carving your own rubber stamp or printing with a gorgeous hand-carved stamp, trying Gocco printing, carving a printing block from a yam, or tackling the ins-and-outs of screenprinting at home.
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By Corrabelle, $10. |
From twocheeseplease, $30. |
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Your Drawing Turned Into a Screen By screenprintstudio, $25. |
By Tresijas, $35. |
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From printaddictjapan, $235. |
Riso Print Gocco Hi-Mesh Inks for Paper From CraftyJapan, $22.50. |
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Hand Carved Spool of Thread Rubber Stamp By winemakerssister, $8.50. |
ART DECO STAMPS OIL BASED INK PAD By WendyStory, $12.99. |
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By edwardkroon, $525. |
Vintage Speedball Linoleum Cutters From hybirdvintage, $20. |
Icing on the Cake
Nothing brings a project together like embellishments, to add that little something-something to your handmade project. The collage elements in this final chapter of today's Etsy Finds will help you decorate your handmade journal or scrapbook, finish an embellished frame, or add that special sparkle to your own pop-up card.
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By imadeyouabeard, $4. |
By ButlerandMaid, $8. |
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By elsiecake, $34. |
Red and White Bakers Twine - 150 feet From WoodenRuler, $7. |
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From roxycreations, $3.50. |
50 blue scalloped paper tags with string From schOOLLOcker, $4.25. |
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Grandmas Attic Sweet Twee Lab Main Kit By sweettweelab, $22.40. |
From lillalotta, $4.25. |
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Gilded Bird Cage Screenprinted Stationery Set By AshleyPahl, $12. |
By antzin, $8. |
Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:
Handmade Supplies | DIY Made Simple Gift Guide | How-Tuesday Projects
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FatBatShop
pipapiep
Fishstikks
There are so many fabulous things collected in this article that I just didn't know where to look first!
SeptemberStars
Plantable paper has always intrigued me. (Does it work?) Goodkarmasoaps has some good info on the process. Check it out!
BlueTerracotta
Too many goodies here! I just bought some beautiful cotton tape from lillalotta, it's beautiful. Great article :)
ChloesRuffleButt
recycledwares
FancifulForm
aprilmist
I guess any day is a great day when you have a craft night to look forward to. Love the bird cage stationary, great find!
LaveMeSoapCo
BlackLotusDesign
I'm so excited to try some new crafts, this collection is the perfect way to start!
thebestvintage
evihan
craftsfromtheheart
beachhouseblues
wiredoriginals
nomadcraftsetc
EarthenTreasures
I'd like to attend a craft nite...but lo, I'm in Cali ;Q. I wanna drag out my lino print things---I actually know where they are! Love the lists, it made my day. Also love to relearn screenprinting!
beanstreetmarket
What great finds! I found some new favorite Etsians, and snapped up erinzam's Japanese binding kit- thanks!
macraMe
GollyBard
VixVintage
michelemaule
So many great things. I wish I had tons of money. I would buy everything.
jbeaudet
I love crafts! I want to do them all but then I won't have time to paint! There's not enought time for everything I want to do
poppyswickedgarden
THis is so much fun! I love when I make the time to craft too!
JellyfishJunk
It's a shame I just moved from Brooklyn to the west coast. :(
Is there any chance of a craft night in SF?
norakaren
shantishanty
i love these finds - and white dragon paper is the best! i have used it for several of my watercolor illustrations!
TwinDreamCreations
Awesome finds! I see some Christmas gifts on this list :)
prettydreamer
girltuesdayjewelry
Great picks! I am soooo tempted to get into print making. I love all of the great items on Etsy!!!!!
galstudio
delightdesignbiz
Such a great post! So many fun paper-y items!
I have custom stickers in my shop - there are tons and tons of samples for business AND personal use, and I'm glad to create NEW stickers too!
belovedbaglady
desertnana
I am absolutely adore this incredible selection of DIY Kits and supplies
My favorites just expanded another size
Thank You Julie
~Hugs
Desertnana
peaseblossomstudio
This collection looks like the jumble that is my studio! I love making books. Making paper is on my to do list as well. :-)
KIMMSMITH
ofmatter
MelroseFields
Valentina100
Right down my ally! I love everything about bookarts. The handmade paper by
WhiteDragon Paper looks exquisite!
I also love the paper from this shop:
They have a beautiful selection of decorative papers.
mykonos
BabbidgePatch
Ciaffi
cottonbirddesigns
CardsBetweenFriends
naddie
KabiDesigns
uniqueitems4u
I'd love the Riso Print Gocco kit.
My contrition to retro, a DIY retro kit in my shop from 1967
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
IceCreamCandy
HoneyThistle
cute beardy stickers :) all this papery goodness makes me happy.
lovelygifts
craftaria
atelierpompadour
odiliafu
JessicaPoundstone
Fun, fun stuff : ) Especially love the paper lanterns stamps!
EDCCollective
Here is a great shop for tags and embellishments:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...
cutiepiecompany
TheShabbyPinkCottage
HeyChica
lilworkerb
No matter what, Mondays are always sad to me. Its like reality is slaping me in the face and saying, "Get back to work!"
OwlandMouse
Tresijas
thecluelesscrafter
thank you for these kits, julie. i need all the help i can get and items like these fit the bill.
i knew i recognized your face from the photo above! you're so helpful and generous with your time at DIY evenings at MAD. thanks again for being there!
ArtIsBetterTiny
Pulp Fiction!?! Here's my mine...http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28702815
Dongedyframe
JessicaTorrant
asundrynotion
Great, timely selections! Just picked up a 40s vintage book on block printing this weekend & would love to brush up some rusty skills.
designlab443
Fun! Let's get crafting... I want to learn how to linoleum print!
beautifulbridget
queenbeehandmade
luckystitches
That is such a great collection and really got me thinking about trying some new crafts. <3
charmingjewels
daniellexo
Great picks, Julie. I especially love that bone folder box and the beardy stickers!
capitalcitycrafts
I'm laughing! I had wallpaper very similar to the vintage at thriftypyg!!!
naufraga
I'm so excited about all of this! I've been interested in book arts and bookbinding for awhile but haven't been sure where to start.
dancerstar12
sherri829
Thanks for the great ideas! My shop sells Ephemera kits that can be used for collage, visual journaling, etc.
Thanks!
PookieLovesOlives
sandali
Ready, steady, go .... AWESOME article with great featured items -- trigger happy days ;)
FairyBubbles
Shhhh...Fairy has a paper fetish. LOVE all of the selections here:)-
BodyLuminosity
I LOVE MY GOCCO! I wish they hadn't stop making supplies for them :( Awesome finds!
ScribbleShop
Oh My Gosh....this is AWESOME. I've found more favourite sellers. This is bookbinding heaven. The icing on the cake was seeing my Sailboat Notebooks right at the end!!!
Thank you Etsy!
MademoiselleG
FabDant1
Excellent and inspiring selection...wish I wasn't such a messy and lazy person!!!
jodieflowers
palepink
repaper
So much good stuff! Thanks for helping me start my bookbinding Christmas wish list!!
Morado
This is the best post EVER! I love and want every item..such a suckers for little embelishments....I'm crazy for them :o)
http://twitter.com/MoradoShop
http://www.facebook.com/MoradoShop
MyMoms
EJPcreations
1AEON
hehe i still think that is one the best tarantino movie..pulp fiction:)
anadiazarte
klacustomcreations
yatsu
ok, can i win the lotto already? i pretty much want all of those~ (^_^)
GreenTease
littleredmercantile
RockPaperSilver
Awesome! It is like a collection of the modern day "quilting club"...crafting and chatter go hand in hand :). Very inspirational!
winemakerssister
I love this collection -- found lots of new "favorites." Thanks so much for featuring my hand-carved thread stamp and introducing lots of new folks to my stamps!
Artulia
nice selection- inspiring for all crafters. love the paper lantern stamp set!
jkldesign
samohon
eva429
Oriol
ColourHarmonics
Love the gilded bird cages & bird love letter stationery :-)
pinkracoon
steinschmuckdesign
thestapeliacompany
Etsy has such a great selection of handmade items and this article makes me realize what great supplies are also available to artisans through Etsy. I've found some new favorites!
TheSeed
This article reminds me of college, taking bookbinding and papermaking classes, loved it!!
jadewicks
Mondays are one of my favorite days too! It's much like a fresh start to me. Either way, great picks!
pinkparchmentsoaps
MeghanT
I love this idea: offering tools and supplies so people can host their own craft night!
ButlerandMaid
This is a wonderful collection of items! The spool of thread stamp is so adorable. Thank you for including our library book pockets!
riorita
SparklePaw
KarleighJae
PipocaHandmade
EmmaBeeTextileArts
StudioMo
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