Sunday, December 6, 2009

Hand Made Christmas Short Cut

So the seed has been planted and you are pondering "Hand Made Christmas whoop-t-doo." It "feels" like a dandy of an idea but you are not a trend setter...you tend to wait to make sure something is here to stay, has had a couple versions so the bugs are worked out and is priced right. You don't have to follow that song and dance with this big idea, There is a short cut; a loop hole; a cheat of sorts. Do some shopping on etsy - your place to buy & sell all things handmade.

What is Etsy? Etsy's mission is to enable people to make a living making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers. their vision is to build a new economy and present a better choice.

here are 20 shops that should have something for everyone on your list:


  1. Whimsy and Spice - delicious sweets - http://www.etsy.com/shop/whimsyandspice
  2. Sidewalk Sensations -sidewalk paint for kids -http://www.etsy.com/shop/SidewalkSensations
  3. Finns and Flowers - wonderful toys - http://www.etsy.com/shop/FinnsandFlowers
  4. Create Beauty Daily - personalized sterling silver jewelry - http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreateBeautyDaily
  5. Jennifer Stewart's Saturday Morning Vintage - amazing jewelry creations and craft kits -http://www.etsy.com/shop/JenniferStewart
  6. Plays with Mud - stunning ceramics -http://www.etsy.com/shop/PlaysWithMud
  7. Fabulous Vixen Designs - original jewelry creations and Phone Leashes - http://www.etsy.com/shop/Fabulousvixendesigns
  8. small threads - children's clothing - http://www.etsy.com/shop/smallthreads?section_id=6548880
  9. allie beans shop - bags and purses - http://www.etsy.com/shop/alliebeans
  10. August Eve - Fine Art Prints - http://www.etsy.com/shop/alliebeans
  11. Handwerks - hand dyed yarns - http://www.etsy.com/shop/Handwerks
  12. Smells and Bells - perfumes and soaps made with organic ingredients - http://www.etsy.com/shop/SmellsandBells
  13. Alma Stoller - fabric, fiber and mixed media art - http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmaStoller
  14. Zip Artist - darling Christmas ornaments and beautiful brooches - http://www.etsy.com/shop/zipartist
  15. JS Glass Art - fused glass bowls, plates and platters - http://www.etsy.com/shop/jsglassart
  16. Looks Good from the Front - Sophisticated veils and hair accessories - http://www.etsy.com/shop/looksgood
  17. Kelly Drive - clothing and accessories - http://www.etsy.com/shop/kellydrive
  18. giddyspinster - WOW - How do I describe her work other than totally cool plant art - you gotta check it out! - http://www.etsy.com/shop/giddyspinster
  19. Etta Billie - Organic Bath and Body Products - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ettaandbillie
  20. ciucco - loveys, binkie bags and blankets - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ciuccio

3 comments:

  1. Hey Lovely! Thanks so much for the feature! :) I took a class last night that you would LOVE! I'll do a little thing on my blog so you can get an idea... all I will say is, when you head to the thrift store keep an eye out for 100% wool sweaters!!

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  2. Great list! Thank you for the feature. Your blog is really inspiring me to get back on track with my own!

    Alana

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  3. Hey - thanks for including my shop in this amazing lineup!!

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