Saidie's Etsy Blog

KnottyByNature

2007-03-09T09:14:00.000-08:00

For those of you that follow my blog, I appologize for not making a post in awhile. I have been in the process of moving and it has taken up every last minute of my free time. Things are not completely in order yet, but I have some time to post today. That being said, I have been browsing the houswares category of Etsy recently and I came across this adorable pillow from KnottyByNature (clever name). I love the sweet little birds. If it weren't for the fact that I just decorated my apartment in black, white and light green I would totally get this pillow for my sofa. Check out her shop for bags, blankets, magnets, and tissue cozies too.

LodiandLewi

2007-02-13T09:42:00.000-08:00

I'm getting a puppy in about a month so I have been browing the Pets category on Etsy. I came across the seller LodiandLewi and I just love her dog collars. I took a little read through her profile and found that Lewi and Lodi are the dogs that inspired the Etsy store and they are next door neighbors, which I thought was really cute. Check out LodiandLewi to find collars, matching leashes, key fobs, and water bottle holders.

DreamsandJewelry

2007-02-08T09:31:00.000-08:00

There is something about enamelled metal that is so appealing to me. If I had the spare time, it is probably the next craft I would try to learn. I can't even begin to tell you how much I fell in love when I saw this necklace by DreamsandJewelry. You should check out her shop for more great metal necklaces, as well as some resin & metal necklaces with

really cool vintage images.

Shagpile

2007-02-06T09:14:00.000-08:00

I just found this great Etsy seller today, she is new to Etsy as of December. Shagpile has a shop full of fabulous handbags in all different shapes and colors, as well as some adorable greeting cards. I love the one in the picture here because it reminds me of Spring and I'm ready for it to start being atleast above 20 degrees again!

ShopClementine

2007-02-05T09:58:00.000-08:00

I LOVE the combination of colors in the earrings pictured here by Shop Clementine. I am in love with fuchsia colored stones/beads right now and the pale aqua briolettes offset them perfectly. Check out ShopClementine's shop for more earrings, as well as some fun necklaces and bracelets.

Liasaun1

2007-02-02T10:15:00.000-08:00

I'm a little obsessed with black and white right now (I thinking of doing my living room in it when I mive into my new apartment) so I'm loving this necklace by Liasaun1. It reminds me of the Vans black and white checked shoes that I love, but also has a little pearl for added girlyness (is that a word? lol)

DanielleDIY

2007-01-31T09:21:00.000-08:00

If you've never been to Danielle DIY's shop, you definatly need to check it out. She's got all kinds of arm warmers that are great for the fall and winter when you love wearing your short sleeve shirts but don't want to freeze to death. She has fun layered ones (that you can customize), striped ones and solid ones like the black ones in this picture, (...shameless plug... the tshirt was done by me). She also designs some great clothing and has a few vintage items.

Esdesigns

2007-01-26T09:27:00.000-08:00

I really like these earrings by Esdesigns. They look just like real flower petals. There is also a beautiful coordinating necklace in her shop to match. Her etsy shop is full of peices that are either made from or influenced by things found in nature and most of her designs feature either hammered copper or silver. Check out her shop for some really beautiful peices.

ItsYourLife

2007-01-25T09:45:00.000-08:00

I LOVE all things kitch and vintage so I'm surprised I didn't come across ItsYour Life's Etsy shop until today! She has all kinds of great vintage inspired jewelry and even some clothing and handbags. I just love this hand silkscreened pendant necklace. She has a collection of woodland creatures necklaces in her shop.

LookWhatICanDo

2007-01-19T09:49:00.000-08:00

I think one of these days I'm going to buy one of LookWhat ICanDo's fabulous plush creatures just because they are so cool looking! I'll just put it on my mantel or a chair or something :) Check out these great bunnies she made with thier slanty eyes. She makes owls, birds, elephants, rhinos, and hippos.

Madamebijoux

2007-01-18T09:56:00.000-08:00

I love arcylic and Madamebijoux's shop is full of it! For example this darling acrylic ring with little birdies printed on it! She has all kinds of rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings accented with baubles and charms. Many of her peices include quotes and she has some beautiful rings made with agate slices. So fabulous!

1ofmykind

2007-01-12T07:26:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile since I've posted. The holidays are such a busy time of year for me! But now that things have died down a little, I'm back to posting.
I've just found this jewelry designer that I just love! Her shop is so full of great things that I couldn't decide on just one item, so I'm posting two pictures.
1ofmykind has some of the most beautiful jewelry and I can't help but be reminded of many of the vintage Art Deco jewelry I've seen in museums. You must check out her Etsy shop for necklaces, earrings, rings, and many other beautifully hand crafted items.

Discodip

2006-12-06T09:35:00.000-08:00

Look at these cuties! These plushie christmas trees can be found in Discodip's shop. I love that they come in different, bright colors. I think I might get the pink one :) Discodip also has a variety of other plushies in her shop, my personal favorite is the pink plaid bunny.

Papered Together

2006-12-05T07:29:00.000-08:00

Papered Together has some of the BEST holiday cards! You won't find the generic cards in her shop. Her cards are sleek, modern, and are beautifully designed. You can even find pale pink and pale blue holiday cards, they're fabulous!

Lilfairy

2006-12-04T07:11:00.000-08:00

For those of you that are like me and hate the boring wrapping paper you find in the stores, you should check out Lilfairy's shop. There are beautiful wrapping sets and cards like the Deer Wrapping Set pictured here. This set comes with everything you need, wrapping paper, tissue paper and coordinating deer cards. She also has some pretty bows, buttons, prints and softies in her shop.

Moon Tree Press

2006-12-01T11:44:00.000-08:00

I'm back! And December is going to be all about holiday shopping. I better cut up my credit cards soon, because I have gone holiday shopping crazy! There is just something about the holidays that makes me want to spend money...ah!

Anyway, I cannot stop drooling over these fabulous ornaments made by Moon Tree Press. They are printed using a letterpress and the design is printed on both sides. They come in a pack of 5 so you can keep one for yourself and give the rest as gifts! The Moon Tree Press shop also has beautiful letterpressed cards.

India Y La Luna

2006-11-24T08:04:00.000-08:00

I have been away for a few days, with the holidays coming up I have been quite busy....

I love this bag!! Not only do I love the shape of the bag but the print and colors of the fabric are fabulous! Check out India Y La Luna, her shop is full of not only handbags, but chic bottle holders, children's clothing, bibs, plush toys, cosmetic bags, and blankets. Its the perfect store for chic moms who can buy not only something for thier child but something for thierselves too!

Sidney Ann

2006-11-15T19:24:00.000-08:00

At first it was the fabulous packaging that drew me in and then I took a closer look and found that these coasters are fabulous too! Sidney Ann made the coasters pictured here with a vintage scarf, glass and soldered aluminum edges. Check out her shop for more coasters and home goods.

Iiimememe

2006-11-14T10:31:00.000-08:00

I had to go on a small vaca from my blog because Etsy was down for a few days but now they are back with V2. You should check it out if you haven't already...
Ok, so, for those of you that check my blog regularly, you can probably tell that I LOVE VINTAGE JEWELRY. I have just stumbled across another Etsian that has some fantastic peices in her shop. Check out Iiimememe for these earrings and some other great jewelry.

Rosiero

2006-11-10T05:55:00.000-08:00

I know there are plenty of you out there that love owls and birds. If you are one of them you should check out Rosiero's crafty owl and bird handbags. The owl bag here also comes in green. The hand stitching and felt owl applique give it that crafty handmade look. I love it!

Dang Argyle

2006-11-09T07:45:00.000-08:00

In my search for zipper pouches the other day (I plan on filling one up with tiny goodies for a Christmas Gift for my boyfriend's sister) I found this cute little Weiner Dog Pouch from Dang Argyle. It was made using vintage fabrics and I think it is just so sweet! Check out Dang Argyle's shop for pouches and other items like note cards, tote bags, wristlets, and jewelry.

Charm Design

2006-11-07T10:28:00.000-08:00

I am in love with the handbag designer that I just found!! Charm Design makes these great handbags using the most fabulous fabrics! There are also zipper pouches, totes, and even wine bags. The shoulder bag pictured here is even reversible. I'm adding this one to my Christmas list!

Stamp

2006-11-06T10:26:00.000-08:00

Etsy seller, Stamp, has some of the most beautiful jewelry in her shop. Many of her jewlery is created from gemstones, metal, beads, and/or chain. This particular peice pictures here is a necklace made with brass and hand painted with patina that I think gives it a rustic look.

Craftonomy

2006-11-03T05:59:00.000-08:00

Look at this fabulous pendant from Craftonomy. I love the combination of the copper, glass, and pale green leaf skeletons. This Etsian was once a scientist, and you can see the influence in thier work. For more fascinating pendants and earrings, check out the Craftonomy Etsy Shop.

Bad Bird

2006-11-02T07:53:00.000-08:00

Artist Andrea Zuill is not only a talented painter, but an embroidery artist as well. You can see some of her fabulous work here. For those of us that love her work, she has created embroidery patterns and has just begun to sell them at Etsy in her shop Bad Bird. She has a wide range of animal patterns, as well as pin-ups and some cute characters. I love this little bird pattern!

The Beautiful Project

2006-10-31T17:25:00.001-08:00

Ahh, the comforts of being in a relationship, when you love those things you normally wouldn't, like thier farts:) I love this cute little card from The Beautiful Project. The shop is full of cards with beautiful graphics and quirky sayings like "nuts to thirty" (squirrels graphic) and "horray for me and f*ck you". One of my favorites, besides this cute bunny card, is a cute little birdy graphic that just says "hello friend".

Olilo Designs

2006-10-30T15:39:00.000-08:00

It feels as if everyone I know had a baby this year, co-workers, friends, family... Anyway, I have a lot of Christmas shopping to do for all these new children in my life and I just found a great shop for it. Olilo Designs has a shop full of adorable baby booties, as well as coordinating onesies and plushes. She also has a few things for the mommies too, like handbags and lip balm. So if you have neices/nephews, godchildren, friends's children...etc to buy for this season like I do, you should check her out.

Nea

2006-10-28T14:19:00.000-07:00

Wow! Look at these super long chain earrings! They are made by Etsy seller Nea. Her shop is full of unique peices like these earrings. She sells goose biot earrings in almost any color you can think of, she calls this line Deploy. She has also has several different lines in her store, Recycloratti, Tullia, Krystaline, Dangle, Grape, Chained, and Romantika. Whether you like to make bold statements, or are looking for something charming, you should check out Nea's shop.

Lee Loo Studio

2006-10-27T08:29:00.000-07:00

Lisa Wigger of Lee Loo Studio has handcrafted these beautiful seashell pendant necklaces. They look just like the real thing, only in silver! She also has some gold earrings in her shop, as well as earrings she has made using silver, resin and origami paper.

KookiiKooky

2006-10-26T07:35:00.000-07:00

This little retro hedgehog wristlet is darling! You can find it in Kookiikooky's Etsy store. I love the fabric and the cute little buttons she's added. Check out her shop for more bags as well as buttons, belts, plushes, and pocket mirrors.

Papered Together

2006-10-25T10:38:00.000-07:00

If you need some pretty gift tags for your gifts this holiday season you should check out the Papered Together Etsy shop. She also has some great holiday themed cards. My favorite ones are pink and pale blue, but there are also traditional green and red colored cards. You can also contact her for custom orders if you'd like. The color combinations and design of her work is beautiful!

Dovetail

2006-10-24T12:53:00.000-07:00

Need some cute new dishes for when your family comes to visit over the holidays? If you check out Dovetail's Etsy shop you can not only find some cute plates, but coordinate with other items. This poppy print also comes on a vase, a bowl, a mug, and a tumbler. Check out the shop to see some other printed dishware too.

Siren Jewels

2006-10-23T15:16:00.000-07:00

When I was a child, my grandfather lived at a beach in Delaware. He used to collect beach glass in a glass jar on his fireplace mantle, and every time I went to visit him I would sort through the glass for any new peices he may have found since the last time I visited. When I saw these beautiful earrings from Siren Jewels, I immediatly thought of those days from my childhood. This Etsian found these beach glass peices herself, on the coast of California, and has made them into these sterling silver earrings that you can purchase in her Etsy shop.

Three 5 Eighty 5

2006-10-20T06:09:00.000-07:00

Wow, these earrings are amazing, not only to look at but because they are handwoven! These fantastic earrings, along with similar ones in every color combination you can imagine, can be found in the Etsy Shop Three 5 Eighty 5. Creators of the earrings are twin sisters, Georgette & Georglyn and thier friend Dante. I'm adding these to my Christmas shopping list!

Windowsill

2006-10-19T09:39:00.000-07:00

If you are a fan of vintage or vintage inspired, you need to check out Windowsill's Etsy shop. It is full of handmade vintage inspired jewelry, and handmade jewelry made from vintage findings. This Etsy seller also knits and has created some beautiful scarves! I am drooling over this beautiful vintage locket ring.

Kendra Binney

2006-10-18T17:23:00.000-07:00

Today I'd like to make a post about one of my new favorite Etsy artists, Kendra Binney. I don't know if its the big, deep eyes on the girls she paints, or the clear expression of emotion on thier faces but something about her work really draws me in. Her shop is full of paintings featuring her doe-eyed girls and from time to time she makes tiny paintings into necklace pendants. She sells her reproductions mounted on thick birch wood and coated in resin, not just printed on card stock. So go check out this unique artist in her Etsy shop!

The Little Red Pear

2006-10-17T15:50:00.000-07:00

I LOVE The Little Red Pear!! These three stuffed "matryoschka" dolls are named Nina, Lulu, and Milla. They are handsewn, stuffed, and embroidered and have the most delicate details. The Little Red Pear also has some adorable stuffed animals like elephants, giraffes, birds, and sock monkeys. If you love handmade toys your next stop should definatly be to the Little Red Pear.

Jeweled Monkey

2006-10-16T07:39:00.000-07:00

This necklace, from Etsy seller Jeweled Monkey, is made from vintage components, including the eclectic white painted metal pendant. I love how she uses a lot of color in her jewelry, and at the same time they are simplistic, yet unique. She is from New York and the elements of her jewelry are "inspired by nature and city life alike".

Apak

2006-10-14T10:30:00.000-07:00

I LOVE Apak's designs! This cute little greeating card was made my Etsy seller Apak, printed with a Gocco on recycled paper. Artist's Aaron and Ayumi Piland design these great little greeting cards, I think they are a little bit of Kawaii meets vintage.

Little Odd Forest

2006-10-13T12:12:00.000-07:00

I love these Unicorn Wrist Pouches from The Little Odd Forest! The heart print unicorns come silkscreened on four different color pouches, green, blue, purple and brown. So cute!

Stocking Stuffers

2006-10-12T13:02:00.000-07:00

Remember that fun feeling of waking up Christmas morning and spending like a half hour going through your stocking full of tiny gifts? Or if you are like my family, your mother stills puts Christmas stockings together for you (She's the greatest). Or maybe you' re a mom without a lot of time to shop for a bunch of small gifts for Christmas stocking for you kids. Maybe you just like fun gift packages. Either way, you should check out Stocking Stuffers. The Etsian behind Stocking Stuffers has put together different themed groups of crafts made by other Etsy sellers. There are packages like "Glam Pack", "Gal Pal" and packages with sock monkeys made by Etsian Brightsidea or owl plushies from Craftpaca. You can even buy the stockings made by One Lucky Baby. Other Etsians involved are Lushbox, Ashleyg, Soapylove, Norea, Daisycakesoap, Buttonempire, Ohsoretro, Greendreams, Tigerluxe, Pulpsushi, Pinkbathtub, Kate Black, and Pinkytoast.

Paper Stories

2006-10-11T05:41:00.000-07:00

Ever find yourself wanting to send a card to someone that said "thanks for nothing" instead of "Thank you"? Ever sent an ex an angry letter in the mail? Can't find the card that says the just the right thing at Hallmark? You should check out Paper Stories. They have a line of letterpress cards called the Bittersweet Collection, with sayings like "Sometimes I just hate you" or "You suck the life out of me". The cards are also letterpressed with beautiful vintage-style designs. Not bitter? They also have a line of cards with other themes such as vintage seed packets and architectural. You can also check out thier website here for wedding invitations and custom orders.

My Mimi

2006-10-10T13:55:00.000-07:00

I can't stand the cuteness!!!! This cute little chick plushie is named Pippit and is made by the woman behind My Mimi. She has all kinds of adorable things in her store, including graphic magnets featuring some of her charaters. She says her biggest inspiration is her 4 year old daughter who sits and names her characters with her, how cute!!

The Giving Tree

2006-10-09T10:48:00.000-07:00

Need a unique gift to give for the Holidays? You should check out The Giving Tree. The picture is an example of her personalized name art, perfect for a kid's room or someone's office. You could use a newly married couple's last name and give it as a housewarming gift. She has some other neat items in her shop that can be personalized, such as calendars, stationary, notecards, and you could have her make that photo collage you can never get around to doing :) If you need gift ideas this year, you should definatly take a look at her shop. Also, visit her blog here.

Lemon Tea Maniac

2006-10-08T10:09:00.000-07:00

Ok, I may have to rethink the name of my blog due to the fact that I have been posting so much that is super cute on Etsy! Adding to the pool of super cute is Lemon Tea Maniac. The picture to the left are some of her plastic cat themed brooches. First you should check out her Etsy shop here, and then you should head over to her Flickr page here, she's an illustrator and has so many neat illustrations on her Flickr page.

The Little Pink Box

2006-10-06T06:41:00.000-07:00

Today is Passionatly Pink For the Cure Day, well atleast that is what the posters say at my work. The whole office is wearing pink and I love it. In celebration, I'd like to make this post about a very special fundraising promotion on Etsy. Its called The Little Pink Box and I just love the idea! Its a box filled with samples, coupons and products from Etsy sellers such as Paper Maven, Church Hill Designs, Mary Mo, This and That, Park Avenue Production, Rohm Custom, Danale Blank Designs, and little ol me :) Other vendors include The Pampered Chef, Pink and Blue Pages, and Concerned Moms. Half of the proceeds from each box go to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. And if you are an Etsy seller, you should donate some items for the box. You can contact her on Etsy or info@thelittlepinkbox.com. The longer the list of contributors, the better the box will sell!

Kristina Katy

2006-10-05T06:39:00.000-07:00

Etsy seller, Kristina Katy makes these great wallets made with fun prints like the one shown here. She coats the paper with contact paper so its sturdy and can hold up to 6 credit cards. She then ads a velcro closure to keep everything inside. I love the sweet little printed paper she uses. She also has some really neat resin necklaces and earrings she makes using pressed flowers. She also has some great prices so check out her shop on Etsy.

Vintage Body Spa

2006-10-04T07:50:00.000-07:00

You've heard of Bath Fizzies but what about Butter Beans (TM)? They are made by Etsy seller Vintage Body Spa and as described in the listing, "With the right amount of fizz the cocoa butter, shea butter & vitamins release to nourish and sooth dry skin". They come in scents like Spiced Cocoa, Pumpkin Spice, Apple Rose, and Lemon Coconut. I love the cute vintage milk jars they come packaged in!

Zabelou

2006-10-02T07:57:00.000-07:00

Etsy seller, Zabelou, is one of Etsy's international sellers, she's from France. She makes these lovely belts from cotton fabrics, silkscreening, and embroidery (the one above has silver embroidery). Her belts are inspired by the japanese obi and tie with ribbons. She also makes silkscreened felt brooches inspired by things in nature.

My Olivette

2006-09-30T18:07:00.000-07:00

The jewelry designer for My Olivette, Angela Montgomery, creates some really great vintage style jewelry. Many of the recent additions to her Etsy shop are made with these brass filigrees and little silver swallows. She also has other styles of jewelry in her shop made with items such as tiny crochet pieces and stones. If you like eclectic jewelry, you should definatly check out her shop.

Funky Little Kids

2006-09-29T08:11:00.000-07:00

Ok, I don't have a kids, but if I had a little girl I would buy this shirt in a heartbeat. Etsy seller Funkylittlekids also makes a shirt that says "Blue Eyed Girl". She has shirt for boys and older children too. And how cute is this little girl!! It looks like a picture for a GAP add. Hmmm, I think my friend's daughter turns 2 in a few months :)

JessicaJane

2006-09-28T05:49:00.000-07:00

I love when artists make other items out of thier drawings and paintings. I think its neat to be able to wear a little piece of art around your neck. Etsy seller JessicaJane drew this adorable little fawn herself and then created this fused pendant with it. Check out her shop for other nature inspired pendants and jewelry (she has great prices).

Mirrorgirl

2006-09-27T14:11:00.000-07:00

So normally I don't browse through the Housewares category (mainly because I don't think my house can take anymore housewares :)), but today I decided to take a quick peek and I found these great Alice In Wonderland coasters. They are made by Mirrorgirl (Yes, she makes them herself, she even "professionally heat-presses" them for durability). I'm pretty impressed with how professional they look. Check out her shop for other coasters and mousepads.

Villa Saruta

2006-09-26T17:54:00.000-07:00

I was so in love with this necklace that I had to buy it. I've been drooling over it for awhile and I finally bought it today. The artist of Villa Saruta, Sarah Betcher, makes these great necklaces with large stones and brass pieces. She has some other jewelry in her shop so check it out.

Menta

2006-09-25T10:50:00.000-07:00

So not only is Menta a really neat artist, but she's gone and had some of her prints made into stickers. An 8x10 sheet of tiny works of art, you get them all on one page. Check out her Etsy shop for her fantastic prints, jewelry, notecards, and even some t-shirts.

Winsomeandsaucy

2006-09-24T13:34:00.000-07:00

With the colder weather around the corner I've been searching around on etsy for some scarves. This is definatly the coolest one I've found. It is made by Etsian Winsomeandsaucy. The scarf actually pulls through the middle of the scarf to loop around your neck. She also has other handknitted items such as necklaces, mittens, hats, headbands, hair clips, bracelets, wrist warmers and leg warmers.

Maustudio

2006-09-24T13:16:00.000-07:00

Maustudio has created this adorable little character, MauMau. This is a notecard set with MauMau stickers, notecards with envelopes, a pin and a cute little MauMau felt cell phone charm. Check out Maustudio for jewelry, stationary, cell phone charms and more MauMau items.

Snugabugblankets

2006-09-22T06:21:00.000-07:00

So I don't have any kids, but if I had a baby this would be one of the first things I would buy. I have made a few similar blankets like this as baby shower gifts, but I should have just bought some from Snugabugblankets. She uses great prints and luxurious minky fabric to make her baby blankets. I wish she made adult sized blankets!!

Fluffington

2006-09-21T16:37:00.000-07:00

These adorable button brooches are made by Etsy seller Fluffington. I don't know how she finds all these great fabrics, but her shop is filled with all kinds of great kitch, retro items. She also has earrings, t-shirts, rings, hairclips, and even coasters. If you love kitch things, check out her shop here: Fluffington.

Little Miss Meshell

2006-09-20T10:34:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I don't even need pincushion, but I would probably buy one of these just because of how freakin cute they are!! Little Miss Meshell has some other items made out of darling fabrics in her Etsy store, including fabric wall art. Check out her store here: Little Miss Meshell.

Neile

2006-09-19T09:29:00.000-07:00

Wow. Wow. Wow. Not only is this necklace beautiful, but it was made with a real blue morpho butterfly wing! The Etsy seller, Neile also makes great stained glass peices made with other found items. You can visit her shop here: Neile.

Flicka Bags

2006-09-18T14:11:00.000-07:00

This bag was made by Etsy seller Flickaalice. You can visit her shop here: Flickaalice. Flicka also has some other great products in her shop. Bored with the basic black laptop case, she started making laptop sleeves with really great fabrics. She's also created some dog walking plastic bag sleeves with these fun fabrics, they hang from the dog leash so you don't have to carry them around in your pocket.

In Craft We Trust

2006-09-18T12:49:00.000-07:00

Aren't these little birdy buttons great!

They're made by a Etsy seller who goes by incraftwetrust. You can see her shop here: Incraftwetrust. She's from Long Beach, CA and has all kinds of items in her shop, including buttons, handbags, patches, clothing, magnets, cd sleeves, baby clothing and check book covers.
Check her out and you'll be sure to find something crafty you'll enjoy!