Is there a vaccination for Etsy-itis?
|20.Sep.2007In the mail I received an amazing surprise package from Wolfie and the Sneak. As is often the case, it came at the most fabulous hour of “need some sunshine” and it did its job beautifully. On that particularly stormy day the mailman delivered 4 CIY Bearrr Cards, complete with magically non-smooshed, sweet smellin’ markers, and a black and white print I’ve decided not to color.
As with all gifts of this nature I’m amazed at the talent, the creativity, and the sheer “know how”. I can draw stick figures. Stick figures, last time I checked, were not selling like hotcakes over at Etsy. Wolfie and the Sneak, you touched my heart and brightened my day, thank you.
I’ve spent a lot of time over at Etsy lately. I’m planning on working an office space into a bedroom corner because the kitchen table is JUST not doing the trick anymore. I want the wall next to me to be upbeat, lighthearted, and an inspiration. The work of other women, the display of their talent, always inspires me. That’s why I’ve turned to Etsy.
I have already purchased Working Dog from SAJ‘s Etsy shop. The pink and black print I was pining over at Wolfie’s Digs must have sold as I returned there this morning and alas … it was gone. Which means I MUST get my I Only Have Eyes for You print from Elsita before it too disappears.
So, what are you pining for over at Etsy? Who are you favorite designers? Who am I missing. Give me some eye candy today!
36 Comments
carrie
I love Etsy!So much talent! I just recently opened my own humble little shop over there for my portraits, although it’s probably not what you’re looking for, for decorating purposes. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5305350
bethany actually
It’s not something to hang on your wall, but I love maryink‘s silkscreened votive holders, especially this one. I also love Windy Day by ashleyg.
I hope there is no cure for Etsy-itis. :-)
Annika
Etsy is my BFF. My favorite shops are Union Center Knits (hand dyed yarn mostly), Jenn’s Rather Crafty (cards), and… all the other ones. Well, maybe not ALL. I’ll have to log in and check my favorites, though, because there are some great ones I’m missing.
Jenna Z
Some of my Etsy favorites:
jewlery:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=14907
decor:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5095927
Absolutely awesome soaps:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=26142
jamie
Ah yes, I am in love with some yarn!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7148940
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7146790
mmmm…
I also love hyena cart…
http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=32651&vid=752
and I really MUST have this one,
http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=15032&vid=752
Perhaps not what you were looking for, but it’s eye candy for me!
nyjlm
I just checked–I have 13 pages of hearted sellers on etsy. I haven’t bought something from each of them, but I’m always looking for the perfect gift or print.
You can see my favorites here
Jennifer’s favorites
I seem to especially love prints, cards, journals, jewlery, ok yeah, all of it :)
Kami
What a sweet gift, glad it arrived just when you needed it :-)
Lanna
I’m boring – I’ve only been hunting for the perfect apron there. I know exactly what it looks like because I saw one at the fair and a gal online sells it in kid sizes, but neither of those do me any good.
MammaLoves
You’re just bent on sucking the rest of us in, aren’t you??
These are all so wonderful. Working dog is right on.
merrymishaps
I’ve only bought jewelry, not art, from Etsy. Beautiful, and affordable.
LingGlass
ValleyGirl
Bohemian Girl Designs is one of my favourites.
Leta
Etsy rocks. I have a folder under ‘shop’ in my bookmarks labeled ‘etsy’. That’s right, a folder devoted solely to etsy rock stars. Here are just a few of my faves:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5087929
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=991
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5005525
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=36645
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=81843
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5138933
bethany actually
Hey, I left a comment earlier today, saw it appear and everything, and it’s gone now. Did I get deleted by the management?
bethany actually
Oh wait–there’s my original comment, right up there where it’s supposed to be. Odd. It really wasn’t there ten minutes ago!
OMSH
carrie – Congrats on opening up your own place at Etsy and thank you for sharing!
bethany actually – That is funny that you should link to maryink’s place over there, because I was just smiling over her Superbirds Red Tote Bag yesterday.
I must have a red thing, because I perused ashleyg’s shop you linked and love that Wonder Boy and Co print too!
Annika – I’ll search for those names later – marked them down. :) I swear I’m not being lazy. I’m just being … slow. heh heh Thanks.
Jenna Z – Birdie Dusk Pendant – oooooh! ahhhhh!
jamie – I love looking at yarn. I don’t know what in the stinkin’ heck to do with it, but texturally it is fabulous!
nyjlm – WOW! That does it, I’m gonna favorite. I love simplymodern from your list! Weeeee! This pink wearable art necklace needs me. I heard it say so.
Kami – me too! :) It was a precious gift. I’m a girl who loves, loves, loves sussies and well, I don’t get a lot of them (well, unless I buy them for myself – which I’m learning to do now) – so when I do I HAVE TO SHOUT IT!
Lanna – Actually you aren’t boring, just probably smarter than the rest of us. heh heh If I don’t “see” it, I can’t “want” it, right?!
MammaLoves – Misery? I hear tell it loves company. I wouldn’t know though, because I’m too busy being elated with my new disease!
merrymishaps – Would people be able to take me seriously if I was wearing this girl artwork ring on my finger? No?! Oh good! Then, I need it right away.
Valleygirl – Oh! After the Rain is a great shot. *sigh* Waiting for Fall. Know it won’t come until January if I’m lucky. Our winter is fall. Kinda. Uggh.
Leta – I added Zzz to my favorites! Weeee! That is too fun! Fanciful Twists’ Peacock Girl is interesting too. Hmmmm…
bethany actually – It was held up in moderation, not sure why. But no, not deleted. :)
Laura/PinkFontGirl
duuuude. i spent like an hour and a half at work today (while doing labels) on Etsy. i haven’t purchased a thing on there yet, though. i’m afraid i may never stop, if i do. ALTHOUGH! tomorrow is my one-year anniversary at my job, so maybe i’ll treat myself to something…
i found this guy today, Joe Havasy, with the most absurdly awesome art….his actual paintings are insanely expensive, but his prints are pretty cheap. i want them all, but have nowhere to put a single one. plus, i bet my boyfriend’d hate ‘em. (boyfriend’d = boyfriend would…does that work? ;P)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=57645
OMSH
Laura/PinkFontGirl – Hey! I’ve seen him somewhere else. I love his cactus one! No one wants to hug a cactus, indeed!
Bwahahaha!
Oh, and the boyfriend’d … um, no.
Bwahahahaha!
Okay, fine – make your dang contractions or whatever they’re called. bethany actually might email you though. So just be prepared. *wink*
Mrs. G.
My friend makes the most stunning one-of-kind dresses and tskirts–sexy skirts that make a statement.
Her shop is Uneeeeeeeeeeeeek.etsy.com
bethany actually
Yeah, yeah, yeah…and I wonder why you’ve been on a red kick lately? ;-)
OMSH
Mrs. G – What? No link? heh hh
bethany actually – Y’know, I didn’t even THINK of that – bwahahahahahaha!
Jess
I just spent about an hour over there and it would take me more than three to list everything I like. Thanks for the tip. What a great site.
Mrs. G.
O.K. here is the link that has color…we can’t all be as tech savvy as OMSH.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5003128
Oh, good grief, it won’t change colors. Can’t we all just cut and paste?
OMSH
Mrs. G. – Your link worked just fine. :)
I like the Deconstructed Koi and Lotus Tattoo Tskirt.
I cannot wait to go shopping once I ditch some of this poundage!
Aileen
I love Etsy too! I’m on there a lot drooling over everything. I love the handmade aprons they have… and I’m always looking for the perfect one. I also like to look at the scrapbooking stuff they have. I’ve often fantasized about creating layouts and selling them on Etsy to see if they’d turn a profit. So I could… you know… be a work at home mommy…creating masterpieces in naught but my underwear. :)
Carole
Well, You know I love Etsy!
Here are some of my fav’s
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5052838
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=36690
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=44218
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=30030
Oh and mine of coarse…LOL
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=38848
Annika
OK, I’m back. Now with actual links.
Jewelry: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=54189
more jewelry: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5030693
Rather Crafty cards: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5077253
Pasties: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=26589
Wee quilts: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=45492
Union Center Knits yarn: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=53285
awesome paintings: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5141739
Annika
One more! Photo prints: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5092109
OMSH
OOOH! Look at the Simple Circles ring.
I think Jeff would flip his lid laughing if I purchased these … which basically makes me want to have them all the more.
nyjlm
I double-dog dare you to buy them!
Laura/PinkFontGirl
dude, OMSH…those are AWESOME!! ;)
also, i made my first purchase today to celebrate my work-having-ness. haha. (1 year, baby!)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=521524
Neil
I have that Working Dog print too from SAJ. I put it near my computer to remind me to actually do some work.
OMSH
Neil – I’m sort of a workaholic. OKAY FINE, I AM a workaholic. Maybe I need a print of someone being slothful?
heh heh
bethany actually
Ooh, I just found this one, and it’s on sale!
Momma and Baby Birdies
OMSH
Cute bethany actually – are ya getting it?
bethany actually
I’ve used up my Etsy budget for the month. :-)
renee
Hey! Thanks for the wonderful mention, I’m glad they arrived at such a good time!
You should check out myregistry.com. apparently you can start an etsy registry there! woo hoo!!