I {heart} Etsy
What is Etsy?
In case you haven't heard of Etsy, let me take a minute to try to put into words just how fabulous it is:Etsy is a community store-front for anything that's handmade and the things on Etsy are made by some amazingly creative people from all over--Minnesota, London, South Beach... you name it! Anyone who creates things from hand can have a shop on Etsy. Just imagine all the possibilities!
So read on to discover what I think are some of the most fabulous finds on Etsy. I promise you'll fall in love with Etsy, too!
Art for your Home
Here's a beautiful canvas painting from modernarteveryday's shop. So lovely, don't you think! I would love to have things like this in my home...Other talented artist shops include:
Yellena's Shop
SweetAnnieJeanne
Studio Mela
outiart
Spotlight on: Paulette Insall
If I were to go shopping for my dream studio--the one that has a beautiful workstation for my laptop and an amazing spot for crafting and scrapbooking--I would be covering my walls with the art of Paulette Insall. Be sure that you not only visit her shop on Etsy, but you also visit her lens to see a Flickr slide show of her incredible paintings. So pretty! I love each one... Paint it Yourself!
The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted: Guided Lessons for Beginners and Experienced Artists
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/12/2009) 
For the Momma
Now you can nurse in style! Check out these fabulous finds from TruLove1's shop.Other fabulous shops with things for Mommas (& Beebies) include:
babe-a-gogo
Baby O'Really
Sweet Baby Creations
My Baby Boutique
Baby Bling
Chubby Baby Designs
Make Something for Baby
Childhood Treasures: Handmade Gifts for Babies and Children
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Write a Classy Note
Okay, okay... I think my own shop (Seitler's Sweet Shoppe) has some nifty things in it. Here's a "hello" card that I'm especially fond of.Other sellers with a passion for paper and office ephemera:
The Purple Pear
jotliving
greenbeanbaby
Crafty Hound Creations
The Paper Princess
Erika Martin Designs
Hand Craft a Card
Designing Handcrafted Cards: Step-by-Step Techniques for Crafting 60 Beautiful Cards
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Make your Own Works of Art!
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Stamps, Ink & Paper - All About Rubber Stamping
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This lens is a collection of a little bit about everything you need to know to get started with the fine art of rubber stamping! Here you will find different tips, tricks and techniques to get your going. Just add stamps, ink and paper! Enjoy--and ha...
Your Homey Home
Many fabulous finds for your kitchen abound on Etsy, like this sweet noteboard from pareo.Other fabulous suppliers of Home Decor include:
Bella Style Boutique
Momo's Retro Fashions
The Vintage Kitchen
Solo's Glass
Joom's Love Birds
YappsCottageDecor
Decorate Your Space
Cottage Style Decorating
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Inspiration for a Real Home
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The Best of Real Simple Magazine
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Real Simple magazine is simply fabulous. And lots of their articles can be found on the their website! I've sifted through them and picked out a few of my favorites to share with you. I hope you enjoy my little lens, packed full of homey-goodness and...
Bath and Beauty
Ooo! Doesn't the title alone conger up happy thoughts? And look at this beautiful scrub from Cottage Garden. Yummy!Other pampering sellers include:
South Pacific Body
Gudonya
Daisycakes Soap
Wendy Lou's Natural Bath Shop
You Stink Soap
Vintage Body Spa
Treat Yourself
Bath & Beauty Splash!: 100 Recipes for a Decadent Home Spa
Amazon Price: (as of 07/12/2009)
Knit Your Heart Out
If you are a knitting fan, like me, you'll love some of these selections. Check out this hand-spun yarn from crumbs & co.!Other yarn-loving enablers include:
My Small Wonders
Crimson Orchid
Bandamy Boutique
Thank Ewe
All the Pretty Fibers
Tiny Airplanes
Knitty Inspiration
One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit or Crochet
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/12/2009)
Learn How to Knit!
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Teach Yourself to Knit!
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My grandmother was a super-crafty lady. I wish she was here to teach me everything she knew. But I've had to learn a lot on my own. How I'd do it? Through the internet, of course! And now I'll show you how you can learn to knit, too—just like I...
Candleworks
Who doesn't love a candle? The ultimate in homey goodness. And just look at these votive from gamiworks! So pretty!Here are a few more wax-workers for your shopping pleasure:
Guiding Light Candles
Aroma Fields
Fallbrook Naturals
Galaxy Scents
One Honey
Learn to Make Your Own!
Candlemaking for the first time
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
For More on Homey Goodness
Be sure to check out my Homemaking and Housekeeping lens. You don't want to have all these beautiful handmade items live a messy home do you?-
Homemaking & Housekeeping - Get Yourself Organized
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Homemaking. It's a full-time job. But it’s one that I love and I’ve found to be truly rewarding. I know I’ve needed a lot of help along the way. I’ve created this lens in the hopes that I can help you in your daily routine, to...
The Guestbook
Enjoyed my picks? Have a suggestion for a shop I should check out? Leave a note and I'll take a peek!
Wysiwigs wrote...
I love your lens - I've just started exploring all this internet stuff. I may have a headache, but I'm learning! :o)
Posted April 25, 2008
by webseitler
I'm a wife and mother of two who loves digital scrapbooking, rubber stamping, homey goodness, blogging oh--and Jesus, too! I'm married to lensmaster T...
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