Member's Choice Gift Guide - Part 4

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!! 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!

Kitty from Heart of Nature says this about an adorable item from BeachChik Designs: "and if I can shop for the whole family, I'd love to have this cute turtle onesie for my baby girl (whenever she decides to join us!)".

Check out Heart of Nature for fine art nature photography and other nature inspired creations.

Caty from katylua is a dilettante found a great gift for her mom - "my mom has really gotten into knitting and felting purses and knitting/craft project bags. I bought her a few of PolkadotCreation's buttons to use as embellishments, and I think this one would make a fantastic stocking stuffer."

Visit katylua is a dilettante for knits, jewelry, buttons, hair blossoms and more!

Meridith of meribella.etsy.com, says this about The Enchanted Cupboard's Wooden fairy Doll Playset: "This is perfect for my little niece. I can just see her playing for hours with her Fairies and Imagination!! I can't wait for her birthday so I can add to her collection!!!!"

Take a peek at meribella.etsy.com for fine sterling silver pendants and jewelry.


Last but certainly not least, Tracy from the Tote Trove made a purchase that she is very excited about. Here's what she has to say: "This golf club cover by Tracey Knits is adorable and perfect for my golf-playing diehard Eagles fan father!"

Don't forget to visit the Tote Trove for totes, acessories, jewelry and more!

Special thanks to all the EtsyNJ members who participated in these blog posts over the last couple of weeks. Merry Christmas to everyone from the EtsyNJ street team!

Is it Gray or Grey?

Do you spell it gray or grey? Oh well, shop EtsyNJ by color!


1) Galaxy Ring - Made to Order by AntiGenre 2) 7 Strand Flower Fossil Jasper with Copper Necklace by CatROCKS 3) Grey Circle and Pink and Yellow Flower by Siarh


4) Goddess in Grey ORIGINAL ART by AJK Studio 5) Letter Canvases- Classic w Script Lettering by BeachChik 6) grey felted bowl by NancyKnitsandStuff


7) Reckless Abandon capelet by HappiKnits 8) Amy Butler Apricot Wall Flower Fabric Headband by PurpleLicious 9) Neck Sausage Links in Grey by KnitStorm

Search EtsyNJ at Etsy.com for more colorful finds!

Do It Yourself!

Like to make things? Need a little inspiration? Perhaps some directions, maybe a pattern or two? We're here to help! Check out these babies!



1) Green Sea Silk PDF pattern by The Spinning Hand 2) E PATTERN FOR FREEFORM FREESTYLE CROCHET HAT WITH EARFLAPS by woolmountain 3) Ahava Socks pattern by fritzl



4) McCalls 2272 TEA PARTY BEARS stuffed animal pattern OOP uncut by LizArti 5) Neck Sausage Knitting Pattern by KnitStorm 6) New Berroco Crochet Knit Pattern Book 241 by KraftySupplies

Did you create something using a pattern from an EtsyNJ member? Send us a pic! We'd love to see your work.

Featured Artist - Rebecca from Happiknits

Who are you? Rebecca Sohoni

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link? www.happiknits.etsy.com

What tag categories do you specialize in? knitting, women's accessories

Do you create for children or adults, women or men? adult women

What do you like about Etsy? Etsy is a great opportunity to start a small business. It's a wonderful place to grow and blossom in a supportive atmosphere. Oh, and did I mention I love to shop on Etsy!!

Where do you find inspiration for your products? Mostly through my life experiences. But I also am inspired by nature, yoga, music and I read all the fashion magazines!!

What do you love about your business? Knitting has always been a stress reliever for me. I am a full time pharmacist and my day job is very stressful. My craft allows me to be creative in a "zen" like manner. Knitting is very meditative. Plus I love the joy my craft brings to other people!

What is your favorite product right now? Hmm, tough to pick one... I would have to say the Sweet Caroline shrug and the tranquility capelet~~ I'm so knitting myself one for the fall!



What makes you unique at Etsy? I love color!! I use all different colors, textures, vintage buttons, vintage lace and brooches in my work.



What other street teams are you a member of? I am a member and shop administrator for Fashion Design and Lifestyle team, and I am a member of MSOE (mad scientists of etsy)

What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
www.happiknits.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/happiknits

I was cruising through Rebecca's shop, and its true! She really does love color! He's a few of her really colorful items:

Blue Belle shrug:

Fairy Tale Ending scarf:

The Cinnabar Cowl: