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Get Ready to Get Addicted: Shopping Etsy
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- August 25, 2008
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Do you know what Etsy is? Besides having taken ahold of me worse than a crack addiction? It's an awesome, awesome site selling all things handmade and vintage. It is not only my go-to gift resource, but where I buy cool, unique items for myself and my home. Here's a little tour of my favorite store on the web.
Etsy.com
Go! Go now!
Gifts
Nowhere else will you find a better selection of unique, handmade gifts. And I’m not talking about high-school-craft-show-handmade: these are real artisans with real talent. From your best friend to your Dad, there’s something for everyone on your gift list.
This customized return address stamp is a great gift for your favorite letter writer.
This moustache hanky is funny and perfect for Father’s Day.
These little dishes are so simple and great for catching jewelry, paper clips, or nothing at all. You can also get them customized to say anything you’d like.
These plastic wishbones make a really cool hostess gift (or, even party favors).
Who doesn’t need a set of coasters? And these are letterpressed – making them even more special.
Bags
If you’ve got any sort of bag addiction, you might want to avoid Etsy. Or, you might not. There is no shortage of hip, funky, and totally one-of-a-kind bags on this site, mostly made from (fantastic) fabric.
The Rosso Weekender is roomy but not too big for everyday use. And cute, to boot!
A great tote made from recycled sailcloth.
This clutch/wristlet is all you need for a night out. Or a day of bar-hopping.
Take this awesome Market Bag with you on errands and stuff all of your goodies inside.
This great, cheery pouch can be used as a clutch or a cosmetics case.
Paper goods
This category is by far the most popular and loaded on Etsy. As a paper lover, my head literally spins with the sheer volume of awesome-ness available: cards, stationery, journals, and tons of other paper goodness. Trust me, you’ll never go to CVS again for a birthday card.
This completely unique postcard made from super-thin wood can be mailed like a regular postcard.
I think we all know someone who deserves this card.
Perfectly pretty and personalized scalloped stationery.
Genius! Fill-in invitations printed on Italian paper.
Maybe the best birthday card on the planet.
Gorgeous letterpressed flat notecards.
Baby & child
Need something special for your friend’s newborn? Or your three-year-old niece? You can find it on Etsy.
These all-natural wooden teethers are also filled with rice to double as rattles.
Check out the beautiful smocking on this little dress.
This awesome baby sling is made from Vera Wang fabric.
Nautical hair clips for that adorable little girl in your life.
Who can resist this little guy?!
Clothes & accessories
You simply cannot buy clothing that no one else has (at non-couture prices) anywhere other than Etsy. Browse through a great variety of vintage clothing hawkers as well as up-and-coming designers for something truly different.
This great sash/belt is made from a vintage bedsheet and recycled silk fabric.
The Orchid top is totally chic and wearable.
An utterly ama-zing hat.
Twist and tie this dress to wear it a ton of different ways.
Fabulous leather vintage boots with a stacked heel.
Vintage home goodies
The amount of well-selected, vintage home decor items on Etsy is growing by the day. Which is great for people like me, who want something beyond eBay and Craigslist for finding cool stuff.
Vintage wooden blocks spell out my favorite word.
Perfect vintage ribbon wrapped around an old bingo card.
The color on this Pyrex casserole dish is fantastic.
A pristine vintage suitcase.
An old Swedish-style recipe box.
Jewelry
Handmade jewelry is a treat. Not only are you wearing something completely distinctive, but most likely also cutting edge and innovative. Etsy is crammed full of amazing jewelry crafters, all offering baubles that are affordable and wearable.
This flying saucer ring is adjustable and totally modern.
Guarantee: no one else will have these embroidered silver earrings.
The most adorable ring ever.
The charm on this lovely necklace can be personalized with an intial.
This sleek bangle is made out of tigerwood.
Wedding
True do-it-yourselfers will go ga-ga at the amount of wedding goods on Etsy. From dresses, invitations, favors, reception decor, to the rings themselves, if you are looking to create a truly personal day, you’re at the right place.
Your best friend didn’t have this birch tree ring cushion at her wedding.
Be a showstopper in this amazing birdcage headpiece.
Sculpted wire numbers would make ultra-cool table markers.
Not only will Layer Cake Films come and film your wedding using a fabulously-retro Super 8 camera, but they will also rent you the camera and film and will process it for you.
Amazing.
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LOVE this guide and Etsy. Perfection. I have a girl crush you’re so neato!
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Yay Etsy! I sell there too under the shop Eternalsunshine! Great picks and pics…I saw the birds ring just the other day and hearted her shop.
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