Featuring nearly 300 handmade products from our team members, covering all ages, babies, toddlers, kids and teens, boys and girls. You will find something adorable!
Summer A-Z Shopping Guide
Posted Wednesday, July 01, 2015
Today we launched our Summer 2015 A-Z shopping guide.
Featuring nearly 300 handmade products from our team members, covering all ages, babies, toddlers, kids and teens, boys and girls. You will find something adorable!
Featuring nearly 300 handmade products from our team members, covering all ages, babies, toddlers, kids and teens, boys and girls. You will find something adorable!
June Design Challenge Winner!
Posted Sunday, June 28, 2015
June's Design Challenge had the theme "Bowties & Pearls".
We had lots of lovely entries from our team member but the winning entry with the most votes was...
Here are some more lovely items from ThatsTheCutestThing
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We had lots of lovely entries from our team member but the winning entry with the most votes was...
Blue Flowers Vintage with White Pearl and Iridescent Beads, Girls Blue Flower Bracelet from ThatsTheCutestThing
Features four vintage cornflower blue transparent glass flower buttons (7/16 inches in diameter); these buttons are estimated to have been made in the 1940's-1950's
Three round white glass 4mm pearls contrast with the buttons
Faceted iridescent clear and blue glass beads fill out the bracelet and add sparkle!
Bright silver lobster clasp closure
Here are some more lovely items from ThatsTheCutestThing
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Treasury Challenge #62 - Black & White (with a dash of colour)
Posted Sunday, June 21, 2015
The theme for the EtsyKids Team treasury challenge #62 was "Black & White (with a dash of colour)".
Our team members created lots of beautiful treasuries featuring some amazing items, but the winner is...
Treasures from the EtsyKidsTeam!
Enjoy and spread the hearts!
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$7.00
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$42.00
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$29.00
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$15.00
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$24.00
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€12.00
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$35.00
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$22.50
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Thank you AtelierSpatz creating such a lovely treasury!
AtelierSpatz sells a real assortment of beautiful items for kids. From dress up outfits (perfect for Halloween!) to everyday clothing, play mats and bibs! These stunning black raven wings are a perfect match for this treasury! Visit her shop to see more of her wonderful creations.
June Design Challenge. It's time to Vote!
For June our Design Challenge theme was "Bowties & Pearls!" We have lots of lovely entries from our team members, browse down and vote for your favourite item! Voting is open until 27th June.
Meet Etsy Kids Seller Gumcrackkids
Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2015
This week we meet Etsy seller Gumcrackkids. Gumcrackkids makes customizable knobs and wall hooks for nurseries and children's bedrooms and they have been selling on Etsy since November 2013.
What motivated you to start your shop?
I had put up shop in the end of 2008, but unfortunately life came in between.
I seriously relaunched my shop in November 2013 due to the financial crises here in Portugal and Spain. I had a fair amount of success in brick and mortar businesses, but one by one shops kept closing. Etsy being a platform for handmade products would be a perfect additional venue for my kids decor products.
What is the story behind your shop name?
gumcrack - adj. kitschy, tawdry, cheap, flat, worn out?
It is a provocative adjective supposed to make you think about my products.
My knobs and hooks are made of paper clay, a cheap material - but does cheap mean cheap?
My products are colorful and bright - does it mean they are kitschy or tawdry?
and I like the sound, it really is the sound of a bubble gum popping :)
What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
I didn't expect it to be that hard in terms of SEO and marketing plus the work hours involved in taking photos and writing descriptions. I am also a very introvert person, so socializing on social media is kind of a dread for me.
What is your favourite creations from your shop?
My favorite creations is always the last one, in this case I had loads of fun making my happy camper pull toy.
What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
I try to source only prime materials I cannot produce myself and everything has to be sustainable and child friendly, production leaving a minimal footprint.
I take the 'Handmade' very seriously.
What do you do when you aren't working?
I work.
Please tell us a little about the children's items market / handmade movement in your Country?
Here in Portugal there was a growing market since the early 2000's with a great interest in handmade and personalized items.
But since the crisis hit harder and Portugal being a small country, priorities have changed and unfortunately less money is spent on handmade products for children.
The craft movement on the other hand is growing and a lot of street markets are popping up like mushrooms all over the country.
Anything else you'd like to tell us or share?
Thank you for giving me the opportunity of this interview and for all the great work you do for our team members!
I wish everyone the greatest success!
What motivated you to start your shop?
I had put up shop in the end of 2008, but unfortunately life came in between.
I seriously relaunched my shop in November 2013 due to the financial crises here in Portugal and Spain. I had a fair amount of success in brick and mortar businesses, but one by one shops kept closing. Etsy being a platform for handmade products would be a perfect additional venue for my kids decor products.
What is the story behind your shop name?
gumcrack - adj. kitschy, tawdry, cheap, flat, worn out?
It is a provocative adjective supposed to make you think about my products.
My knobs and hooks are made of paper clay, a cheap material - but does cheap mean cheap?
My products are colorful and bright - does it mean they are kitschy or tawdry?
and I like the sound, it really is the sound of a bubble gum popping :)
What surprised you most about having your own craft / online shop?
I didn't expect it to be that hard in terms of SEO and marketing plus the work hours involved in taking photos and writing descriptions. I am also a very introvert person, so socializing on social media is kind of a dread for me.
What is your favourite creations from your shop?
My favorite creations is always the last one, in this case I had loads of fun making my happy camper pull toy.
What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
I try to source only prime materials I cannot produce myself and everything has to be sustainable and child friendly, production leaving a minimal footprint.
I take the 'Handmade' very seriously.
What do you do when you aren't working?
I work.
Please tell us a little about the children's items market / handmade movement in your Country?
Here in Portugal there was a growing market since the early 2000's with a great interest in handmade and personalized items.
But since the crisis hit harder and Portugal being a small country, priorities have changed and unfortunately less money is spent on handmade products for children.
The craft movement on the other hand is growing and a lot of street markets are popping up like mushrooms all over the country.
Anything else you'd like to tell us or share?
Thank you for giving me the opportunity of this interview and for all the great work you do for our team members!
I wish everyone the greatest success!
Meet Etsy Seller Fiber & Twig
Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2015
This week we meet Etsy seller Fiber & Twig. Fiber & Twig has been selling on Etsy since July 2014 and creates unique handmade infinity scarves, bags, and more for tween girls.
What motivated you to start your shop?
I am motivated by the inner beauty of my daughters ages 9 and 10. They are just the most fantastic pair of girls a mom could ask for! Everything I create is liked by them, worn by them, and approved by them. I also use my girls in my product photos. It's a family affair.
What is the story behind your shop name?True Story...I woke up one morning and said, "I'm going to start a new creative business. It's going to be called fiber&twig." That's it.
What is your favourite creations from your shop?
Well, my girls like the Narwhals. The Narwhals are their favorite. Every time I receive new felt for "Narwhal Making" I have to search for the material in one of my girls' rooms. Someone escapes with it when I'm not looking. I enjoy all the awesome fabrics available for creating my unique items. I use a variety of my own hand dyed fabrics mixed with commercial textiles. My favorite textile designer is Lizzie House...especially her Catnap series. L.O.V.E.
What do you find most challenging about being an Etsy seller?
Tho most challenging aspect of being an Etsy seller is getting traffic to my site. I use all the usual social media avenues. Growing a business takes time and I have the patience.
What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
I create my products using my own patterns and designs. It's very important to me and gives my shop its uniqueness and integrity.
What do you do when you aren't working?
I'm always working. If I'm not creating, I'm thinking about it.
Anything else you'd like to tell us or share?
For all of us "creatives" out there. Don't give up.
Fiber & Twig is offering 20% off in their shop until June 14, 2015. Use the code SSS20 upon check out.
What motivated you to start your shop?
I am motivated by the inner beauty of my daughters ages 9 and 10. They are just the most fantastic pair of girls a mom could ask for! Everything I create is liked by them, worn by them, and approved by them. I also use my girls in my product photos. It's a family affair.
What is the story behind your shop name?True Story...I woke up one morning and said, "I'm going to start a new creative business. It's going to be called fiber&twig." That's it.
What is your favourite creations from your shop?
Well, my girls like the Narwhals. The Narwhals are their favorite. Every time I receive new felt for "Narwhal Making" I have to search for the material in one of my girls' rooms. Someone escapes with it when I'm not looking. I enjoy all the awesome fabrics available for creating my unique items. I use a variety of my own hand dyed fabrics mixed with commercial textiles. My favorite textile designer is Lizzie House...especially her Catnap series. L.O.V.E.
What do you find most challenging about being an Etsy seller?
Tho most challenging aspect of being an Etsy seller is getting traffic to my site. I use all the usual social media avenues. Growing a business takes time and I have the patience.
What's your personal philosophy behind your shop / products?
I create my products using my own patterns and designs. It's very important to me and gives my shop its uniqueness and integrity.
What do you do when you aren't working?
I'm always working. If I'm not creating, I'm thinking about it.
Anything else you'd like to tell us or share?
For all of us "creatives" out there. Don't give up.
Fiber & Twig is offering 20% off in their shop until June 14, 2015. Use the code SSS20 upon check out.
Treasury Challenge #61 - Teddybears picnic
Posted Sunday, June 07, 2015
The theme for the EtsyKids Team treasury challenge #61 was "Teddybears picnic".
Our team members created lots of beautiful treasuries featuring some amazing items, but the winner is...
Teddy Bears Picnic
I hope you enjoy! ~tracie
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$11.00
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Thank you fiberANDtwig creating such a lovely treasury!
fiberANDtwig sells tween accessories, clothing, and decor. This sweet & simple blue bow tween headband is a perfect match for this treasury! Visit her shop to see more of her wonderful creations.
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