Friday Favorites CONTEST
It’s been a while since I’ve had a contest. Here’s the plan- I’m going to share 3 of my current favorite etsy shops with you. Leave a comment with one (or more) of your favorite etsy shops. I’ll pick someone at random on Sunday evening to win a prize.
So a few months ago Alice contacted me on etsy and asked if I wanted to swap yarn for art. I liked her work, so I agreed. I commissioned a portrait of my sweet Frogger. Alice was great to work with and emailed me pictures of her progress to make sure I was happy with everything. I am so happy with my Frogger portrait! I hung it above the rocking chair where I nurse H. He often points to the painting and smiles. It makes me smile too. Hopefully Alice will need more yarn soon, cause Bowie would like his portrait painted too. I hope you’ll visit her etsy shop, and if you want a pet portrait convo her about it. Tell her I sent you :).
I’m a little obsessed with batik right now. I found BatikWalla on etsy a while ago. If you could ever call a humble zip-up hoodie gorgeous, there are some gorgeous hoodies to be found in her shop. They come in toddler sizes too, so I had my mom get one for H for his birthday. He wears it all the time and we always get lots of compliments on it. I really want one for myself. Hm… maybe someone will read this and get me one for mother’s day.
Yep, more batik. I told you I was obsessed. I love everything in Margot Bianca’s shop, but so far I have shown great restraint and only purchased these two bandannas. My hair is a mess right now. I need to get it cut, plus the hair that fell out after H was born is growing back now so I have all of these weird short curls sticking up all over. These bandannas have been very useful for taming my hair, plus they’re really cute and stylish (you know, for a bandanna).
Those are my faves. Now you tell me yours!
Auntie wrote:
Well, it’s not on Etsy so I’m probably disqualified. But I love the art of Dan Lacey: http://faithmouse.blogspot.com/
This guy has such a great sense of humor and is a very talented portrait artist to boot. He has done hundreds of paintings of celebrities with pancakes (and other applicable food items) on their heads. He certainly carved out a nice niche.
You know this, Georgia, but for your readers’ information I love Dan’s work so much that I bought the original painting of Obama with his “victory pie” on his head. The painting was featured in many major blogs, including one affiliated with the New York Times, the day after Obama won. It’s my own little piece of American history.
Here’s the painting: http://www.faithmouse.com/obama_victory_pie.jpg
Dan Lacey is awesome because he does what he loves, makes a decent enough living from it, and what he does is uniquely him. He’s a great guy.
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 4:28 pm | Permalink
Sarah-Dianne wrote:
I really like the project bags at stuckinillinois.etsy.com. They are so cute and free shipping! Plus, each bag is only ten dollars.
I also like Wee Ones (weeones.etsy.com) She does incredible work. I have several sets of her stitch markers and they never get caught on my project.
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 4:36 pm | Permalink
Diana wrote:
My fave etsy shops at the moment are:
Modern Bird - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5362250
I got a Love Bird Pendant for Xmas and I have been wearing it a lot.
Popko - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=16805
Her butterfly relic necklaces are cool!
(Wow, am I really the first comment? Probably not going to win unless no one else comments after me!)
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 5:10 pm | Permalink
Robyn wrote:
My fave shop right now on Etsy is The Clay Collections.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5497619
That’s interesting about swapping for items! Never thought about that!
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 5:29 pm | Permalink
Becky wrote:
My sister just opened her etsy shop (I think I’m required to say it’s one of my favorites, and she does do some cute things with vintage/recycled fabrics):
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7020511
Other favorites are:
Red Prairie Press–the cutest screen-printed clothing ever.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5397578
and The Daily Pincushion–super adorable and pretty pincushions.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5684692
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 5:57 pm | Permalink
Katie wrote:
I love Yarnzombie’s shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5363840
And who could forget Funky Carolina? http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=76181
I just ordered a four leaf clover pendant from Istanbul Designs http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5179902
Her shop is fantastic.
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 6:01 pm | Permalink
Trish wrote:
Wow my favorites on etsy is like 15 pages long.
Annie Purl: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5134658
Muddy Paws Knit Knacks: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5781870
GudonyaToo: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5267741
Montezumma Mudd Pottery: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5073493
LT Creates Jewelry: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=69585
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 6:10 pm | Permalink
Madge wrote:
Here are a few etsy shops I return to again and again:
Novelty Crestions - great project bags - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=30708
Alyssa Ettinger - cool knitting inspired pottery - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=70195
South4th Woodcraft - some day I’ll own one of Steve’s shawl pins - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6122347
Entrelac Stitch Markers - most of Ana’s best stuff is on her own website, but she has some deals on etsy, too…these are the best stitch markers evah - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5041973
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 6:15 pm | Permalink
Melissa wrote:
Hmm… So many Etsy favorites, but if I had to narrow it down, my top 3 would be:
Damsel in this Dress for her incredible, not-at-all-period, kinda steampunky corsets. Her work is lovely, and I just wish I could afford one…
Beth Cyr Jewelry because her handmade silver jewelry is light and airy and lovely. I bought some earrings from her for my mum and they quickly became favorites.
And R-F-X Studios for great jewelry, very well made. He worked with me to make a custom malachite set that I absolutely love.
And, well, can’t forget Y-aarrrr-n for yarn-y goodness with an eye patch *grin*
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 7:18 pm | Permalink
Kelly wrote:
for teeny stitch markers :crimsonorchid:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5024847
Kick ass patterns :hansigurumi:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5162135
Lovely art from my Bro/SIL :mtart:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5779319
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 7:28 pm | Permalink
Gretchen wrote:
one of my favorite Etsy stores is http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5161547. I have several of this lady’s bags and other items and they are amazing! I don’t know how i lived before I had them.
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 7:30 pm | Permalink
thursday wrote:
A while back I found JapaneseHandmadeEtc.Etsy.com - she makes really cute little sock bags. And she’s great to work with! I love the Asian fabrics that she likes to use.
I keep checking out what SquidGlass has, too, but I have yet to buy anything there.
Oh, and thanks - now I want batik!
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 9:26 pm | Permalink
Smurf wrote:
I love 4thAveSoapCo products - I am addicted to her vanilla chai body butter, and her product photos are just beautiful.
LingGlass makes gorgeous glass pendants, every time she does a shop update I see another one I can’t live without!
Finally, ,a href=”http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=1864″>Nut and Bee has the cutest little characters available on prints and other little stationery items. Can’t help but bring a smile to your face, and there are even some little sheep-y things perfect to tuck into a secret pal swap parcel.
Posted on 20-Mar-09 at 9:59 pm | Permalink
Megan wrote:
Well, she doesn’t have a lot up right now, but I love Meredeth Steele’s stuff
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7767
And the moment I find out that our next child is a girl I am going to go here.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5956238
Also, loving simple screen printing right now.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=9941
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 1:38 am | Permalink
Robin wrote:
There are so many shops I love on Etsy!
Right now, a favorite is
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5052132
She is a wonderful photographer and crafter. I found her blog and shop through Cute Overload, which posted her picture of the Christmas Snail. http://mfrost.typepad.com/cute_overload/2008/12/lets-check-in-o.html
I should also mention http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=1510 who started my Etsy obsession. She’s always got something for knitters, stitch markers, or needle cases.
I could keep going here, but I’ll stop with just one more. I bought my yarn swift here http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5303371 They have awesome hand made swifts at a very very reasonable price.
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 4:19 am | Permalink
Robin wrote:
I just realized my above comment had the incorrect email address attached to it! This has the new address.
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 4:21 am | Permalink
Helena wrote:
I can’t get enough of http://zaja.etsy.com. I love their skin care products!
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 7:26 am | Permalink
alexandria wrote:
That hoodie is so beautiful! I love the the painting too. I might have to get one done of our two dogs!
One of my favorite etsy shops is JapanKawaiiYa. They sell some awesome Japanese stuff!
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 7:29 am | Permalink
Angela wrote:
My 3 favorites are all yarn related: numma numma, yarntini and squoosh.
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 8:00 am | Permalink
Sally Villarreal wrote:
Someday, I’m going to buy knitting needles from this shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=39436
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 8:26 am | Permalink
Lucy Willingham wrote:
I like a lot of etsy shops, present company included… I window shop a lot and then try to convince others to buy things for me
Here’s one of my current favorites… http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6234843
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 8:33 am | Permalink
Kate wrote:
I really love PoleStar’s etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6202849
Gorgeous stuff! The wires and metals that she works with are so interesting.
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 8:36 am | Permalink
Elinor wrote:
I really like Rosa Sharn Designs. She makes books out of recycled and found paper, and they’re beautiful! I love looking through the books and fantasizing about a creative notebook made of found paper. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22531
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 8:38 am | Permalink
Laura wrote:
I love the knitting project bags from this store - I have three, they’re perfect for socks-in-progress!
messie.etsy.com
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 8:51 am | Permalink
Amanda B wrote:
My favorite shops are both from Little cotton rabbits. Julie creates beautiful toys and patterns
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=89517
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7065742
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 9:11 am | Permalink
Tara wrote:
Etsy addict that I am, I have lots of favs…
I am a HUGE fan of the box shaped project bags and have been ever since I scored my first one from misocrafty years ago after seeing your cute one! So I love the ones by
EmoKnitter: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=3558
and next on my list is the cute clutch project bag by
GoMonkeyDesign: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5045500
and I love fibers and handspun by Gherkinsbucket:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5351143
and the cleverly named yarn from Sugarbeestudios:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=55462
I could go on and on
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 9:45 am | Permalink
micki wrote:
I’ve really been into pottery lately. My etsy favorites change all of the time but here are some current goodies. I love baileydoesn’tbark http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5768478 with the so cute four seasons motif. I also love everything from soule http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5028794 especially the tumblers. I’m going to have to make some room in my kitchen for some of those soon.
I am also really loving papaververt http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5108727 and all of their lovely felted bowls
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 9:54 am | Permalink
Jenny wrote:
It’s so interesting that most people’s Etsy picks weren’t yarn!
anatomyofaskirt.etsy.com for robot pouches (and I also love her robots-a-day, robotaday.com)
mkendall.etsy.com photography prints, with photoshop elements, that look really dreamy (with several ruby-slipper ones which I LOVE)
moop.etsy.com custom bags
chocolateandsteel.etsy.com beautiful quirky jewelry
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 11:28 am | Permalink
Abbey wrote:
My favorites are:
(marmar)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5017173
(weeones)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=93256
(livewire)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5007497
(Hazel Knits)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5169054
(Yummy Yarn)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5106294
(Buttons by Robin
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6310781
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 11:35 am | Permalink
Melissa wrote:
I love Love Lee Soaps. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5333615
and I’ve also bought some clothes from Kiddy Up http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5496032 that wear so well and are too cute!
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 12:05 pm | Permalink
D. wrote:
A sister of a friend of mine has this site making beautiful glass jewelry.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5800464
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 12:08 pm | Permalink
Betsy wrote:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7007863&ga_search_query=jill&ga_search_type=seller_usernames
someone I went to school with who grew up to be an incredible artist…
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 1:01 pm | Permalink
knitopia wrote:
Does it count if I am friends with this person in real life? Tasha is a great potter and makes jewelry, too! tashamck.etsy.com
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 2:58 pm | Permalink
Annika wrote:
favorite jewelry: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5030693
favorite paper goods: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5077253
favorite shop of my own: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22833 (restocking soon, and yes that was totally shameless self-promotion)
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 3:52 pm | Permalink
kelly jo wrote:
I’ve decided to only use handmade soap and the next time I need to order I’m definitely going to try soapdeli.etsy.com
Her soaps look so yummy!
And I really like mayberriesvintage.etsy.com but she’s taken her shop down until April. I love looking at her new finds!
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 4:10 pm | Permalink
Sarah wrote:
I love Blue Hands Fibers as well as Zarzuela’s Fiber.
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 4:23 pm | Permalink
Sarah C wrote:
http://www.karatstix.etsy.com
I love their knitting notions!
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 5:13 pm | Permalink
Sarah wrote:
Oh my gosh, where do I start? I love:
thinkingmama.etsy.com (I’ve been friends with her husband since high school)
turtlepapers.etsy.com
stumppondtoy.etsy.com
kspell.etsy.com
dingbatpress.etsy.com
thewillowtree.etsy.com
and of course pamangkin.etsy.com (yarnnation’s shop!)
There are so many others, too. I clearly have an Etsy problem!
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 5:38 pm | Permalink
Michelle wrote:
OK well here’s my friend new etsy site but her row counters are AWESOME!
http://www.prettyknittyjewelry.etsy.com
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 6:47 pm | Permalink
Kathy wrote:
Wow. All of your Etsy items are gorgeous! I’m also a fan of bandannas and those are really nice. (Much nicer than the ones I pick up at the craft store.)
My three favorite Etsy shops are:
Tipsy Knitter: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=59495
Lizard Toes: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6298791
Perchance To Knit: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=16673
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 7:21 pm | Permalink
Abby wrote:
I really like http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5789955 Antler QL Wear I love the buttons.
And I love the button shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6148081
My other yarnie shop is yarn lust: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5205011 And surprise surprise … it’s sock yarn
Posted on 21-Mar-09 at 10:08 pm | Permalink
Eva wrote:
I adore:
*lionessden: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5691074 — combining two creative mediums that aren’t combined nearly often enough in my mind.
*honeybee: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=13690 — probably my earliest Favorite Shop; the textures she produces on some of her pieces is incredible. The plant ones always make me thing of my mum (a horticulturalist), and I lament her inclination against wearing jewelry. Unusual and beautiful.
Posted on 22-Mar-09 at 6:45 am | Permalink
marissa wrote:
Oh, there are sooo many awesome etsy shops!
Right now I’m obsessed with:
Dawn, at The Twice Sheared Sheep:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6571629
Beth, at The Jewell’s Handmade:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5164701
And my favorite sheep farmer:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=58716
And of course, everybody here knows my other fave…Pirate Yarn!
I could go on and on!
Posted on 22-Mar-09 at 10:03 am | Permalink
Paula wrote:
rivulettecraft.etsy.com
Her yarn 32 flavors is just that–32 beautiful crazy colors that knit up into the cutest striped mittens you have ever seen!
Posted on 22-Mar-09 at 11:08 am | Permalink
Camille wrote:
My favorite etsy shops are: littledear-
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=21426 for her adorable tiny NOMs and cute embroidery patterns.
Chet and Dot- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=958&ga_search_query=chetanddot&ga_search_type=seller_usernames for her sewing kits.
Craftpudding- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5180073 for her personalized rubber stamps.
Sarahseven-
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5978864 for her beautiful handmade clothing.
Posted on 22-Mar-09 at 1:35 pm | Permalink
Meg wrote:
My favs: Bethany Cooper Designs (jewelry): http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8994
Piping Hot Papers (pins and paperstuff, and local to me, too): http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5361951
The Mincing Mockingbird (paintings and prints): http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=75271
and a new fav for spring,
Annie Designs (crochet appliques): http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5841277
Now going to browse the other comments and find my new favorites.
Posted on 22-Mar-09 at 4:56 pm | Permalink
Kristin wrote:
My favorite shop on Etsy might be Hulla: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6063010
I’m a sucker for bags. And these are so adorable.
On a sidenote, my baby is approx. 3 months younger than H and my hair, like most people’s, fell out in droves shortly after his birth. Now it’s growing in wonky and I look funny with short little hairs sticking out. Never before this post have I heard anyone else say that they have experienced this! I am SO glad I am not alone! Power to funny-looking, hair-growing mommies!
Posted on 23-Mar-09 at 7:15 am | Permalink
Pickyknitter wrote:
I love “adorapop”. She is in Wales and I bought quite a few of the pendants.
Posted on 24-Mar-09 at 2:15 pm | Permalink
Cristi-Lael wrote:
I haven’t been in a financial position to buy on Etsly lately, so I guess I have to say my favorite Etsy shop is yours!
Posted on 26-Mar-09 at 3:16 pm | Permalink
Heide wrote:
Some of my favorite Etsy Shops include:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5051517 Ruth sells these amazing stitch savers and will customize the color and bead choices. They make a great, inexpensive gift for knitting friends.
Another favorite shop is:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=25574
Jessie is an amazing seamstress.
Posted on 28-Mar-09 at 9:34 am | Permalink
Jessie wrote:
thebeadscene (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6003960) has really cute bead jewelry
lanzacreations (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=72574) has amazing chainmail jewelry
and your yarns are some of the best I’ve seen o
Posted on 28-Mar-09 at 12:51 pm | Permalink