Year In Etsy: 2013

In the spirit of end-of-year retrospectives and grand annual traditions, I bring you the 2013 edition of my Year In Etsy. I was a little less rabid about my Etsy shopping this year (resolution for 2014: buy more Etsy!), but I was no less thrilled with all of my purchases. Thank you for continuing to support handmade!

Happy New Year!  Wishing you only the best in 2014!

 

Clockwise from top left (click on shop name to go to the Etsy store):

 

Blue waterproof purse from oktak

Corduroy flower overalls from Overall Baby

Bittersweet wreath from Two Inspire You

Royal blue enamel link bracelet from Sage K and Co.

Purple velvet leotard from PENultimate Leotards

Ivory teardrop necklace from Sage K and Co.

Washington DC cutting board from Wood Bob

Pink and purple leotard from Cathy Georgerian

Year in Etsy 2012

Another year, another set of fabulous handmade purchases.  Here's my annual Year In Etsy.  When you're looking for a special gift, please consider handmade (or vintage!) and help support local and global artisans. 

Happy New Year!

 

 

Monogrammed cell phone case from Pencil Shavings Studio

Silver wire beaded earrings from Tessyla

Poppy skirtalls from Overall Baby

Wood bead bracelet from ZorNella Designs

 

Turquoise Pyrex casserole from The By-Gone Bee

Moss resin bracelet from Modern Flower Child

Cupcake invitation from Olive and Star

Black beaded earrings from Tessyla

 

Initial necklace from Merriweather Council

Pearl and crystal necklace from Cassondra Justine

Yellow Pyrex refrigerator dish from Look Back Vintage 

Black chain necklace from Tessyla

 

Leaf resin bracelet from Modern Flower Child

Leather bead bracelet from ravah

Beaded crochet necklace from Irregular Expressions

Pink Pyrex baker from Vintage Jay's

Year In Etsy 2011

I can't believe it's already time for the Second Annual Year In Etsy.  As you can see, this year I did my part to support Etsy artists.  I was delighted with each and every purchase.  I've said it before and I'll say it again: I believe in small businesses.  Please help these and other similar endeavors continue to offer unique, handmade, high-quality items.

Happy 2012!

Row 1:
Zebra makeup bags from Lucy Blaire hand*made
Bronze earrings from Kim Pipes Designs
Bundle hoop earrings from Kathi Roussel Jewelry
Overalls with daisies and sunflowers from Overall Baby

Row 2:
Blizzard pearl necklace from Simple Elements Design
Twirl skirt and top from Laken and Lila
Cuff bracelet from Lapis Beach
Lemon wreath from Two Inspire You

Row 3:
Kitty crayons from Kitty Baby Love
Purple and yellow necklace from Informal Elegance
Pearl hoop earrings from Linda Trent Jewelry
Geometry bracelet from Simple Elements Design

Row 4:
Quartz and pearl earrings from Simple Elements Design
Felt alphabet letters from MiChiMa L.A.N.D.
Purple earrings from Informal Elegance
Personalized big sis T shirt from Smitten and Company

Row 5:
Honey quartz earringsfrom Linda Trent Jewelry
Black jumper with ruffles from Simplicity Couture
Silver raindrop earrings from Linda Trent Jewelry
Ruffled leggings from Simplicity Couture

Row 6:
Personalized dinner plates from Simply Stella Studio
Pinafore dress from Noah and Lilah
Map necklace from Sherry Truit Studios
Personalized ladybug towel from Rub A Dub Buddies

Row 7:
Personalized frog towel from Rub A Dub Buddies
Personalized piggy bank from Faith-N-Bugs Boutique
Personalized bowls from Simply Stella Studio
Leather necklace from Vintage Rhino

Year In Etsy 2010

'Tis the season for year-end retrospectives, so here is my first-annual Year In Etsy.  Although I still do most of my sales directly, I think Etsy is a fabulous way to reach new customers and find amazing, talented artists (and some wonderful vintage pieces as well).  This is not stuff you'll find at the mall.  Much of what I bought on Etsy I've given as a gift, and the recipients are always so impressed with the uniqueness of their present.  I think the fact that I've returned to a number of sellers is testament to the quality of character of my purchases. I encourage everyone to take advantage of the fantastic resource that is Etsy.

Here's what I bought this year:*

Clockwise from top left:
Personalized Inital Cards from Oodles of Color
Personalized Big Sister Tee from Smitten and Company
Peasant Shirt and Capri Set from Lil Miss Muffin
Bella Knot Dress from Sarah Rose
Personalized Cupcake Tee from Smitten and Company
Reversible A Line Dress from Groovy Gurlz
Personalized Baby Shower Invitations from Ink Obsession Designs
Evening Bag with Feathers and Pearls from Sherri Weese Designs
Vintage Milk Glass Platter from Tessie May
Brown Corduroy Overalls from Overall Baby
Peasant Shirt and Denim Ruffle Pants from Sarah Rose
Vintage Style Beaded Evening Bag from Sherri Weese Designs

Center:
Custom Cookies from TS Cookies

*I've listed only those items that I bought personally.  Etsy has also been a great resource for Yellow House Knits.