Posts tagged: etsy
Regretsy::For Those Terrible Handmade Mistakes.
By Chrisjob
The best part about my site of the week - Regretsy - is that is doesn't boast an "About" page...it features a disclaimer. And that disclaimer, friends, is this:
"Don’t get us wrong. We like crafts.
We just don’t like these crafts."
Sometimes, there's mistakes in makes...and then there's just bad tas » READ MORE
Fun and Colorful Hamburger Cushions.
By ChrisjobLove the hamburger bed, but not quite up to the intensity? Get a taste of these hamburger scatter cushions, equally fun all stacked up or spread about.
From NotToday's Etsy shop:
"These fun and colourful hamburger scatter cushions are a great addition to any lounge room, or living are!
Each cushion is approx 75cm across the middle, and the two tomato cushions are approx 35cm across the middle.
This yummy centrepiece looks great scattered and us » READ MORE
The Secret to Etsy Success
By DIY Maven
Need to make some extra cash in these hard economic times? Maybe it's time to turn your hobbies into an income source via Etsy. To make your Etsy experience a successful one, let's turn to the advice of Kellbot who actually used to work for Etsy.
- Take better photos.
- Make something people actually want.
- Make something other people aren't making.
- Build a cohesive line.
- Give up on the bad ideas and move to new and better ones.
- Take better pho » READ MORE
the LUCHA LIBRAry.
By ChrisjobThe ABCs of the enigmatic Mexican wrestling tradition! This hand screen-printed poster by El Jefe designs features the most famous luchadores from Atlantis to Zebra Kid. Love it until dos de tres caídas!
Sew Your Own Mailing Envelopes
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Here are some "why didn't I think of that" handmade envelopes seen on DudeCraft. This money saving how-to shows us exactly how sew custom sized, brown paper mailers. Use either Contractor's paper at Home Depot or Lowe's, or recycle your leftover brown paper grocery bags. See the entire tutorial posted » READ MORE
Custom Leaf Silhouette Portraits.
By ChrisjobPaper schmaper...all the cool kids are doing it in foliage.
Artist Jenny Lee Fowler creates custom silhouettes from your preferred leaf species: "You provide a profile portrait taken from about four feet away of the head and shoulders. We talk about what sort of leaf you might like, and I send you a delightful silhouette hand cut from a leaf with stem intact, pressed and mounted on museum board with archival adhesive and packaged in a prot » READ MORE
CarryOn
By ModHomeEcTeacher
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What will they think of next? This is handy, practical, cute, and easy to Do It Yourself, (for yourself ONLY, no copycatting to sell!) Check out these delightful » READ MORE
Etsy's Shop-By-Color Page
By DIY Maven
Was I the only one who didn't know about this cool feature on Esty? It's their 'Colors' page, and with it you can shop by color. Just pass your cursor over the page and color bubbles pop up; click the color of your choice and products associated with that color appear. Click on those thumbnails for a larger pic with a description or throw images around. It's a really fun interactive page, even if you're only window shopping!
Ornj Bags: Recycled Construction Fencing Goes Fashionable.
By Chrisjob
"Detroit-based designer David Shock...has cleverly found a way to repurpose discarded day-glo construction fencing into one-of-a-kind totes for market and around town shopping. Ornj Bags are not only eco-friendly, but also a smart way to keep the neighborhood tidy and vibrant with street fashion that allows you to go green for the long haul!"
Clever, eyecatching, and quite DIYable.
From Inhabitat.
Fix Your Ripped Jeans, with a Zig Zag.
By Chrisjob
Bre from Etsy.com offers a video how-to to fix ripped jeans and denim. With just a bit of thread and some scrap fabric, you can keep your favorite denims in your wardrobe without looking like Debbie Gibson.
Shoot to Sell: Taking Better Photos for the Web.
By ChrisjobPhotojojo has assembled tips for taking better photos for the web. Their target audience is Ebay and Etsy sellers, but the principles translate easily to how-to articles and Curbly posts.
Tips are suggested for:
- Lighting
- Background
- How to shoot
- Macro settings
- Lens selection
- What to shoot and composition
- Links
Amazingly Intricate, Handmade Felt Plush Toys by Muju.
By ChrisjobOh my goodness, oh my goodness. I am totally impressed with these felt creations by Etsy artists Mrs. and Mr. Muju. I don't really know what they are, and that makes them all the more desirable. The detail is incredible, and the lines are near perfect. That's some fine scissor work, Mujus. Hooray for felt!
DIY on NPR.
By Chrisjob
Yesterday's Weekend Edition Sunday on National Public Radio featured a story on participation in the monster DIY movement via the web. Contributer Jon Kalish interviews folks from Instructables, Etsy, and Make magazine, as well as some genius DIYsters from around the web. My fave quote comes from Jay Baldwin, of the previously glorious Whole Earth Catalog:
"When you make things by hand, it's yours; there's no mystery how it got » READ MORE
Bird Wood Book.
By ChrisjobIf I had one of these "Bird Wood Books", I'd probably keep my promise to myself to journal a few times a week. From VeronicaPress' Etsy shop, "'Bird' is a 4x6 blank book bound with a coptic stitch and handcrafted wooden covers. The covers have been hand-sanded, hand-screenprinted and finished with a clear varnish to resist scratches and dings, while the pages are a text-weight Mowhawk Superfine paper. This particular book is made with ash covers, » READ MORE
Buy Handmade, Shop Locally!
By beccajoHey folks-
As the holiday quickly approaches- Etsy.com has rigged up an awesome little feature that allows you to shop for seller's items that are located right in your area!
Save some gas, time, and frustration! Buy local!
Selling Crafts
By JHRivers I'm thinking about selling crafts and perhaps some jewelry online. I recently stumbled upon Etsy and will probably sell my stuff there. I was just wondering if anybody had any advice for me.Ikea Hackers are Famous.
By ChrisjobPenelope Green of the New York Times published an article on Thursday about the burgeoning collective of Ikea Hackers- those whom create new items out of the inexpensive materials from the Scandanavian design giant. Readymade magazine, Make, and Etsy also get a bit of coverage.
Links:
What to craft, what to craft?
By badbadivySometimes I just feel like crafting but don't know what to do. That's when I turn to etsy's pattern section. There are all kinds of patterns there from sewing to knitting to amigurumi crochet patterns- which is an addiction of mine, when I have time, anyway.
My particular favorite patternmaker is anapaulaoli. She has the cutest patterns and they are easy to follow, which is really important to me- I'm the very picture of adult ADHD. Check out he » READ MORE
So, I was looking for ideas for artwork for my apartment....
By lafemmedramatiqueand I came across one of my new fav. etsy shops... I've already suggested to someone else some of the stuff in there... it's modernarteveryday.etsy.com
unfortunately, I'm poor, and can't actually afford to BUY any of the stuff... oh, how I do hate that whole money bussiness...
So, here are some of my favs, and, more importantly, the ones that I think I might be able to get away with DIYing... not exact copies (duh, that's stealing) but.... "ins » READ MORE
Low Cost Art from Etsy
By HenriI love Etsy
Thanks to erinloechner for turning me on to it. So far I've purchased a few photographs from Aptrick and Nebulus and I'm in love with them. If you are looking for art work, photgraphy in particular, you'll love them too. Check them out. http://www.etsy.com
