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Etsy Finds: Shop Live with Extreme Craft


Story by daniellexo, extremecraft Published on January 8, 2009 in Spotlight	Photo by NeedleNoodles

We're thrilled to bringing back Shop Live, our online interactive shopping extravaganza, and you might remember our host, Garth Johnson from Extreme Craft. In December he wowed us with his extreme Etsy picks (and sparkling personality), so we invited him back to kick of Shop Live in 2009! Here's a sneak peek into Garth's Etsy picks. If you like what you see below, be sure to pop by the Virtual Labs today at 4pm Eastern to chat with Garth and see more of his Etsy favorites!

Vintage Tattoo Diamond Earrings

I don’t have any tattoos and piercings myself, but I like to think of myself as a “post-modern primitive”. Here’s a way to pay tribute to the awesome tradition of tattooing without doing anything permanent to your skin! (It’s also a great way to sport a huge diamond with none of the blood diamond guilt!) By wickedminky, $12.

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Knit Brass Knuckles Pattern PDF

People seem to be spending a lot of time talking about trends in the craft world lately. What’s the “new black” in the craft world? Oddly enough, it seems to be BRASS KNUCKLES! There were 221 brass knuckle-related items on Etsy when last I checked. If I had to be hit with brass knuckles in a fight, I would hope for these knit ones. By NeedleNoodles, $3.50.

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I'm a Mac - White Eject MacBook Key - Sterling Ring

I’m a card-carrying computer geek. I firmly believe we’re living in the golden age of geek jewelry, and this eject button ring proves you can be geeky AND stylish. By creativedexterity, $70.

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Louis Pasteur Finger Puppets

Daniellexo from Etsy actually alerted me to this little gem. I’ve got a niece who looooooves finger puppets, and this Louis Pasteur puppet is a great way to remind her why she hast to get all of those vaccinations. The devil is in the details, and this one comes with some anthrax bacilli and a cat drinking pasteurized milk. By scientificculture, $20.

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Carhenge - Fine Art Photographanda

Like most Nebraskans, I take every opportunity I can to evangelize for my home state. Check out this beautiful photo of “Carhenge”, the staggering monument to Detroit steel that’s located in Alliance, Nebraska. Fun fact: I helped pull the last car at Carhenge into place! By NebraskaSky, $5.

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BigFoot Magnet Set - Pink and Red

I can’t pay tribute to Nebraska without paying tribute to my new home, Eureka, California. Being up in the redwoods means lots of Sasquatch! Check out this great magnet set that satisfies both your Valentine’s Day and Sasquatch urges! By PearsonMaron, $17.

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Wally buys the 'Lost in Space' robot on eBay only to have it nag him about how much time he spends shopping online. plate

Speaking of ceramics, check out the surreal world of “Wally Ware”. Each of his plates is a mini soap opera involving the exploits of a wonderdog named Wally. This particular plate is entitled ”Wally buys the 'Lost in Space' robot on eBay only to have it nag him about how much time he spends shopping online”. That’s a mouthful. By wallywarepottery, $33.

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Angelas Coat of Many Colors - Knitting Pattern

While I was doing research for my upcoming Etsy Shop Live event, I discovered the work of Angela Catirina. From her blog posts, I’m thinking a reality show is in order. Angela isn’t just paying lip service to the coat of many colors—she actually lives in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dolly Parton's hometown. By angelacatirina, $12.50.

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Jan. 8, 2009 at 8:15 a.m.

Sinta

That coat of many colours is amazing 0_o Very complex, I'm quite astonished. Being a knitter myself, that must've taken hours and a lot of patience and perseverance!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 8:18 a.m.

ColleenBaran

Brass knuckles!

The one tag I didn't think to use for my double finger rings- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

Jan. 8, 2009 at 8:19 a.m.

threepeats

I love the soft brass knuckles....great sense of irony or is it oxymoronic? Nevermind, just plain fun!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 8:20 a.m.

JustFeltHungry

The Pasteur puppets are great!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 8:33 a.m.

sharonilg

the brass knuckles thing is odd.. but I guess whatever sells. it takes all kinds..

Jan. 8, 2009 at 8:37 a.m.

timesandchimes

Fantastic FUN!!!! My fiance and I are throwing fake punches at each other now!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 8:42 a.m.

RocketScienceShop

At 4:00?!?! Noooo. I'll still be at work. That makes me a sad panda. I loved Garth's last shop live event! It actually made me cringe a few times, so you KNOW it's good.

Jan. 8, 2009 at 8:53 a.m.

4TheSparrowsNest

Louis Pasteur finger puppets and felt brass knuckles?! What will they think of next!!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 8:58 a.m.

spaceoddities

the BAKE CAKE emroidery is awesome.

Jan. 8, 2009 at 9:01 a.m.

Arctida

What a Fun selection :) Pasteur puppets are so cute :)

Jan. 8, 2009 at 9:07 a.m.

glamasaurus

OHh yay! I hope I can catch it!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 9:22 a.m.

beachhouseblues

Definitely want to check it out!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 9:31 a.m.

JetWhitePonytail

makes me want to PUNCH something!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 9:41 a.m.

Yoola

hmmm, refreshing :)

Jan. 8, 2009 at 9:53 a.m.

aisle3studio

sweet! extreme craft was my favorite shop live. i'm glad there will be a second

Jan. 8, 2009 at 10:13 a.m.

joyoustreasures

Awesome stuff!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 10:44 a.m.

waltersbeads

very cute

Jan. 8, 2009 at 10:47 a.m.

christinececelia

Oooo! Diamonds!
I love diamond illustrations- too cute!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 10:51 a.m.

LaireMarie

I never knew there were so many crafts that pay tribute to brass knuckles...NICE!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 10:53 a.m.

BluCille

Hmmm..not sure how I feel about this one.

Jan. 8, 2009 at 11:13 a.m.

AlloverArt

Haha! Love the bigfoot magnets! I'll be sure to stop by.

Jan. 8, 2009 at 11:22 a.m.

PaisleyChainsaw

ooh i will have too stop by later, looks cool! Thank you for feauring me in related items.

I love PearsonMarons shop, its so fun :-)

Jan. 8, 2009 at 12:50 p.m.

marieaj45

If you love brass knuckles you should also check out pinksprout13. She makes the cutest cigar box, brass knuckle purses!!!!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 1:36 p.m.

WingsDove

Brass knuckles, Carhenge, and Big Foot magnets! Very original and creative.

Jan. 8, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

redyellowandblueink

Big diamonds and Brass knuckles....awesome warm fuzzy nostalgic weirdness.

Jan. 8, 2009 at 2:44 p.m.

nfall2rt

Great pics! I was worried when you said 221 brass knuckles items on etsy...then I saw the treasury...much better (and softer):)

Jan. 8, 2009 at 2:49 p.m.

owliver

Ebay eat your heart out

Jan. 8, 2009 at 3:33 p.m.

KaylaCoo

Amazing colours in that coat!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 3:50 p.m.

Cajajewelry

i love all the different interpretations of brass knuckles, so cool!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 4:25 p.m.

CutieDynamite

LOVE the brass knuckles! Good to see some "different" items being showcased!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 4:51 p.m.

LushPunk

omg - if I ever get punched by someone wearing knuckledusters, I hope it's the soft fuzzy kind!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 5:12 p.m.

faeriesfolly

The first rule of etsy fight club is we don't talk about etsy fight club...

XD Who knew brass knuckles could be so fun? Not me.

Jan. 8, 2009 at 5:17 p.m.

colorbombcreations

Thanks for talking up my yarn! I had a blast.

Jan. 8, 2009 at 5:39 p.m.

TheCottageCheese

Garth, thanks so much for introducing us to angelacaterina's work and her blog! She is wonderfully weird and funny and so talented. I'm so happy to welcome her to my home state!

Jan. 8, 2009 at 5:54 p.m.

angelacatirina

TheCottageCheese, Thank you! We are loving Tennessee!

And MANY, MANY, MANY Thanks to Garth. Your blog is really an inspiration. I love all of your crazy and inspiring finds! And you are so funny! You wrote a better biography about me than I ever could have.

Jan. 8, 2009 at 5:59 p.m.