Featured Artist - Raspberry Crochet

Who are you? Christine Lowe

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link? RaspberryCrochet - http://raspberrycrochet.etsy.com



How did you come up with your shop name? After going through and discarding many names, I heard the song “Raspberry Beret” by Prince on the radio and that made the decision for me.

What do you create? Do you create for children or adults, women or men? I create scarves and hats for now for men, women and children. Soon, I plan on creating afghans.



Where do you find inspiration for your products? My inspiration is color and texture. I love the bulky and super bulky yarns for their “heft” and their feel. The medium weight yarns also offer lots of variety in color and patterns that encourage me to create. I see colors that I like and want to put together and eventually it becomes a scarf or a hat!

What do you love about your business? I love the fact that I can take a project anywhere.




What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
Twitter: http://twitter.com/christine_lw
Personal Website: http://black-domestic-goddess.com
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/neosoulmama/sets/72157622863146352/
Facebook Fan Page: http://facebook.com/raspberrycrochet

Fresh Finds

EtsyNJ Fresh Finds for Thursday, February 18, 2010


1. Little Green Apple Earrings by JuliaCatherine 2. Golden Octopus by SnoodleStudio 3. Queen Bee Steampunk Necklace by PoshAdornments



4. Custom Wedding Cake Toppers by theenchantedcupboard 5. Stars Set of 12 Buttons Pins Badges 1 inch by theangryrobot 6. Sterling Silver Czech Glass Bead Earrings by dvinedesigns



7. Boho Pearls - brass chandelier earrings by FivetonineDesign 8. Turquoise Plateau Sterling Silver ring by capitalcitycrafts 9. Pinion Cuff (Rainbow) by Deepshade



10. Tiny Sterling Silver Initial Charm Necklace by ChristineC 11. FREEFORM CROCHET HELMET HAT WITH EARFLAPS by woolmountain 12. ZESTY OATMEAL Organic 4 oz Soap Bar by JenSanCandles

Fresh Finds

EtsyNJ Fresh Finds for Thursday, February 6, 2010


1. Dog-Themed Hearts, Valentines Day card by PetScribbles 2. Cabbage Rose Stretch Headband in SUNSHINE YELLOW by KissableKreations 3. Flower Pot - Pocket Card by lddesigns



4. Sock Elephant by SnoodleStudio 5. Wooden Fairy Doll, Charm School Playset - Waldorf Inspired toy by theenchantedcupboard 6. Custom Monograms by JessicasDesignShop


7. Swarovski Crystal Heart and Bali Sterling Silver Post Earrings by newhopebeading 8. St. Patrick's Day Hat by krazykaps 9. LEMONGRASS DEAD SEA SALT SCRUB with Sweet Almond and Olive oils by JenSanCandles


10. Drink Love Paper Cup Cozy by KnitStorm 11. TWO Lip Balms (Beeswax - 0.15 oz each) by bunnybuttapothecary 12. Classic Pink Pearl Studs by JuliaCatherine

Fresh Finds

EtsyNJ Fresh Finds for Thursday, January 28, 2010


1. NJ Devil Greenman by Suebeebuzz 2. New DESIGNER FONT Hand Stamped Stering Silver Cuff Bracelet ADULT by pinkpapillon 3. Wedding Invitation - Topaz Stones Yellow Gold Grey Silver Layered Metallic Folder Scroll Flourish by AnaStella


4. Bella Twilight Hat - Gray by sue114 5. Black Fingerless Gloves Wrist Warmers by seahorsedesigns 6. Stairway to Heaven Pearl Necklace by thirdfloor


7. Blue Sky Earrings- Copper, Sterling Silver and Kyanite by capitalcitycrafts 8. Big Vintage Flower Pin Brooch by CreationsByDanielle 9. Little Berries-Faceted Cherry Quartz on Sterling Silver Oxidized Earwires by JuliaCatherine


10. Iolite and Sterling Silver Necklace by newhopebeading 11. Sorcereress...Floral Dangle Earrings by TreasureBoxJewelry 12. Black Urban Newsboy Hat with Vintage Inspired Flower Brooch by whynot

Member's Choice Gift Guide (Week 1)

The EtsyNJ street team is like a big happy family! We support each other, share both happy events and frustrating events and most of all, we like to shop from each other!! Every Tuesday from now until Christmas, EtsyNJ members will be sharing their gift guides! A member will share an item from another member's shop and tell us who on their gift list its absolutely perfect for!

Caty of katylua is a dilettante loves this button from angryrobot and thinks its a great gift for her friend (and for herself too, hint, hint):

Be sure to check out katylua is a dilettante for knit scarves, flower hair accessories, silly buttons, jewelry and more!


Lori from Lori Citsay Jewelry has this to say about Happiknit's Incognito Chunky knit cowl: "I think the Incognito Chunky Knit Cowl in Orange would "WOW" my 21 year old daughter, Ali. It's versatile and the color is positively "juicy"."

Be sure to check out Lori Citsay Jewelry for gorgeous handmade sterling silver jewelry.

Happy Hound Creative's very own Kirby has a sweet little girl who would look even sweeter in this Crocheted Pale Pink Alpaca Hat from Susan's Treasures.

Be sure to visit Happy Hound Creative for handmade invitations, notecards and other stationary goodness.

Check back at this time next week for another EtsyNJ Member's Choice Gift Guide!

Fresh Finds!

EtsyNJ Fresh Finds for Thursday, December 3!


1) Repurposed Books- Cookbook Divider Covers by copabananas 2) Pretty in Pink - Fuschia Peony on Brown Headband by plumdaisy 3) Wooden toy, Fairy Kitchen Set by theenchantedcupboard



4) Swarovski Crystal Cross in Turquoise by sincerelybeaded 5) Tea Pot Cover and Hot Pad In Love with Nature RJR Fabric by susanstreasures 6) Nativity (in Frost) by AlatheaPapergoods


7) Red Lantern Hoops- Sterling Silver and Carnelian Earrings by JuliaCatherine 8) DESIGN YOUR OWN holly happy hour wristlet (tm) by loveamarie 9) 2 Reserved Seating Signs by JessicasDesignShop


10) Design Your Own Charm Necklace in Sterling Silver by LoriCitsay 11) Chai Tea Kit (1 Sample Pack) by WhatsEatingYin 12) Sweet Chocolate Nights MOHAIR Cloche Hat with Free Shipping by myart4wear2007