Etsy: The Best Shopping Ever
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So long Joe Shopping Mall...you will not be missed!
Well what if I told you that those two things were pretty much par for the course where I do most of my shopping these days? What if I told you that this marvelous place I shop has no lines, friendly shopkeepers, extremely personalized service, totally unique items AND is open 24/7? (for myself, I'd be jumping up and down in front the monitor yelling, "Sign me up!!" :o) Etsy is a wonderful online shopping community that offers everything I've just talked about, and I hope this lens will help you see what a sensational place it is to shop.
Here are Five Reasons Etsy is the Best Place to do Your Shopping
(for those of you that actually NEED a reason to go shopping... :o)
- Unique Gifts for Any and Everyone
- Handmade Items for Every Taste and Budget
- Artist Accessibility (send them a "convo"/conversation and they will answer you)
- Personal and Friendly Service
- Over 100,000 Sellers offering anything you can imagine
Cool! I found an animated Etsy
What do you think?
Is Etsy the Best Shopping Ever for Handmade?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byWithout a doubt; I love shopping Etsy!
Wednesday_Elf says:
Etsy is my favorite shopping place -- and not just because I'm a shop-owner there either. :) As a shopper, you receive the individual attention (and attention-to-detail) from friendly & creative crafters & artisans. As an Etsy shopkeeper, you have fantastic support, help & advice, and friendships from Etsy Admin and fellow Etsyians alike. Etsy is a GREAT place!
Posted June 29, 2011
MomwithAHook says:
Etsy, your one-stop everything handmade shopping online with HEART place. Love the variety, the detail, and the Love in each item I purchase. Plus, I know I'm supporting the small mom and pop business.
Posted March 18, 2010
Nah, I'd much rather go to the mall.
Etsy on Rachel Ray
(This is how I learned about it)
What's on the web about Etsy?
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byBuying handmade makes for better gift-giving
The giver of a handmade gift has avoided the parking lots and long lines of the big chain stores in favor of something more meaningful. The purchaser of the gift has the satisfaction of supporting an artist or crafter directly.The recipient of a handmade gift receives something truly special that is one-of-a-kind and made with care and attention that can be both seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing.
Source: www.buyhandmade.org
PLUS: You'll never have to worry about duplicate gift giving again :o)
Buying handmade is better for people
The ascendancy of chain store culture and global manufacturing has left us dressing, furnishing, and decorating alike. We are encouraged to be consumers, not producers, of our own culture. Our ties to the local and human sources of our goods have been lost. Buying handmade helps us to reconnect.Source: www.buyhandmade.org
IN OTHER WORDS: wonderfully personal service for everyone, not just people with pots of money or those buying big ticket items (I mean us regular folks, too :o)
Buying handmade is better for the environment
The accumulating environmental effects of mass production are a major cause of global warming and the poisoning of our air, water, and soil. Every item you make or purchase from a small-scale independent artist or crafter strikes a blow to the forces of mass production.Source: www.buyhandmade.org
P.S. Etsy offers a huge number of sellers that specialize in recycled art, and plenty more that sell fabulous vintage finds.
Here are some of my favorite places on Etsy. I've prefaced them with little blurbs about the sellers and their shops...
A Bit About Little Studio Jewels
Meghann has some of the loveliest handmade jewelry I've ever seen (I know because I have some :o) Her shop also has some beautiful photographs available for purchase. Meghann is delightfully friendly, always happy to do custom pieces, and donates regularly to charity.
Gorgeous handmade jewelry
Shop Etsy with Little Studio Jewels
Welcome to my little slice of heaven. I'm currently working on my NeoAmour (NewLove) Collection - Based on Powerful Women of the Past, Redesigned for Women Today. See the links on the side to go directly to the collections, based on the past women.
I give 10% of my sales from all items to a Charity of the Month - see my profile.
Boudicca Sterling Silver Hearts Bracelet with Amethyst SALE Reg 40Dollars | Price: $0
A dainty, beautiful bracelet for the one you love. Your new bracelet has been hand crafted from sterling silver wire and amethyst nuggets. I hand-form... (full description)
Swarovski Pearl and Crystal Bobby Pin SALE Reg 5 dollars | Price: $0
A Swarovski pearl in "Natural White" is sided by Swarovski crystals in "Tanzanite" and wired with sterling silver wire. A stylish... (full description)
A BIT ABOUT BROOKS EARTH FARM
Jenni's soaps are hand crafted using high quality vegetable oils, fragrance oils and essential oils. Her handmade soap contains natural glycerin which is very good for your skin and come in a large variety for all skin types. Jenni is a wonderful woman and a joy to talk to (not to mention her soaps, which I use and love!)
A BIT ABOUT ART PASSIONS DESIGNS
Pamela is an absolutely charming shopkeeper and offers a fabulous selection of findings, charms and the like for anyone that enjoys making their own jewelry. We have bought a number of different horse charms and related findings from her and I am always delighted with what I receive :o)
Jewelry Making Supplies Galore
Shop Etsy with Art Passions Designs
BIRD Three Pair of Brass Hummingbird Charms SALE | Price: $3
ORIGINALLY $3.50 set
Three sweet pairs of brass 16 x 15mm hummingbird charms.
3 sets available. Convo me if you'd like more than 1 set and I... (full description)
HERALDRY / CROWN- LAST Large Silver-tone with Red Enamel Decorative Crown Charm | Price: $0
Wonderful silver-tone metal with red enameling 28 x 40 crown charm. Very different.
LAST1 available.
Inventory code: crown-misc (full description)
SALE- SPORT- Two Brass Double Racing Horse Stampings | Price: $0
ORIGINALLY $2.75 set
Two 38x16mm brass stampings of two racing horses and jockeys.
Great detail.
21 sets available. Convo me if you'd like... (full description)
Set of Silver-tone Black Enamel Asian Floral Round Charms | Price: $3
Originally $2.75
Wonderful set of 24mm silver-tone metal round charm. This Asian-look charm has embossed flowers with a black moon-like shape on th... (full description)
A BIT ABOUT TEXTURED ART BY DONNA, etc.
Donna was my very first "Etsybuddy" and is not only friendly, but wonderfully outgoing. The four remaining shops below all belong to her (yep, all of them). Her artwork is nothing short of breathtaking (I'm saving up) and must be seen to be believed. She did a pair of custom paintings for a friend, so I have seen her work in person and can honestly rate it as "SPECTACULAR" :o)
Her other shops offer an eclectic selection of items from vintage clothing to craft supplies to whimsical home decor from days gone by...
A Treasure Trove of Vintage Wear
Shop Where Did You Get That on Etsy
Sharp Dressed Man - Vintage Swank - Mesh-Wrapped Mens Cuff Links | Price: $17
Oh so swanky!
A sharp pair of Vintage Swank silver toned cuff links set with round blue Moonglow Lucite inserts.
The oval faces meet with silver... (full description)
Mexican Sterling Silver Atzec Sun God Calendar - 925 Signed Pendant or Brooch | Price: $48
From the many Vintage Mexican Aztec Calendar pieces I have seen or sold, this one takes the cake. Intricately cut, this piece radiates with skilled cr... (full description)
Fabulous and Fun Retro for Your Home
Shop Etsy with The Deco Deli
Beautiful Vintage Milk Glass Covered Candy Dish | Price: $0
A simply beautiful detailed Milk Glass Candy Dish, perfect for any sweetie or sweetheart's delights....
This heavy weighted milk glass dish fea... (full description)
Simply Gorgeous Pistachio Pudding Vase - Unique Vintage Design | Price: $32
This vase just brings so many emotions & adjectives to mind!
It's whimsical like a fairy's favorite toadstool she uses for day dreaming....... (full description)
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Your turn: Do you shop Etsy for handmade?
If you haven't yet, are you going to try it?
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HorseAndPony
Sep 28, 2011 @ 8:51 pm | delete
- I love Etsy. There are so many talented people selling. It amazed me the first time I looked. Great topic and love all your info.
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Wednesday_Elf
Jun 29, 2011 @ 11:00 am | delete
- I DEFINITELY shop Etsy for Handmade -- plus share some of my own 'handmades' as an Etsy Shopkeeper. I really admire the talent and work of handmade crafters.
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mbgphoto
Aug 11, 2009 @ 2:40 pm | delete
- Very nice! I'll have to visit Etsy!
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Donna
Jun 11, 2009 @ 10:46 pm | delete
- Jen...you simply keep me in total awe with not only your sweetie pie status, but also your never ending energy! I thought I was the one who never slept!!!!
Thank you so much! You ROCK girlfriend!!!!
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Tiddledeewinks
May 31, 2009 @ 8:28 am | delete
- I love etsy.com. Could stay there "browsing" all day!
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