Gift Guide: For the One You Love

Can you believe Valentine's Day is just around the corner?!  Here are some little presents to add to your surprise:

Whoo Whoo Wants The Cutest Valentines DIY Kit by Cara's Scrap N Stamp Art

Love is in the Air Plush Heart by Made by Melissa

Vintage Valentine Hankie by Dandelion Vintage

In Love With You Heart Earrings by The May Flower

Fashion Week Nominees for the Etsy Voter

Esty.com hosts weekly voter polls and ask the Etsy Community to nominate items based on a particular theme. Etsy Admin MaryMary is asking for nominees that fit into the Fashion Week theme. Here's her post in the forums:

In honor of NY Fashion Week, we'd especially love to see fashion oriented items from clothing to accessories, shoes, bags, and more keeping in mind both men and women (sellers are allowed to nominate one of their own items.)

The nomination thread will be closed today February 9, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The vote will start Friday February 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. ET and close Thursday February 18, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Top picks will be featured on the homepage Friday February 19, 2010.

There are quite a few items from EtsyNJ shops that have been nominated, here are a few:


1. Chain of Love Scarf by TraceyKnits 2. Pop of Color Dress by TheMayFlower 3. Flashback Sweater by TheSpinningHand



4. Rich Brown Shell and Gold Earrings by JewelsofSaraswati 5. Summer Fun Boy’s T-shirt by beachchik 6. Recycled Silk Breezy Scarf by madebymelissa

Thanks to HappyHoundCreative for letting us know about the nomination thread and for nominating some of her fellow EtsyNJ teammates. Visit the thread before it closes tonight and nominate an item you think would be great for Fashion Week, then come back here and share it with us!!

EtsyNJ Gets Team Grant From Etsy!!

EtsyNJ is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a team grant from Etsy!! Etsy even featured us in a Storque article. Here's the highlights:

In the October Issue of Weird NJ magazine, look for an advertisement for the Etsy NJ Team! This location based Team from the Garden State decided to pool together to place an ad in this state-wide publication.

For the rest of the article, click here.

And extra kudos to team members CatRocks, CarolineGrace and TheSpinningHand for having their items featured on the Storque article!

Special thanks to all of the EtsyNJ team members that made this happen espescially AbbieRoad, Hoolyghans and CreationsByDanielle.

Also check out AJK Artistry's blog on the topic: http://ajk-artistry.blogspot.com/2008/07/our-team-is-weird.html

Featured Artist - MeliGiselle's Fine Arts

Who are you? Melissa of High Bridge, NJ

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link?MeliGiselle at http://FineArts827.etsy.com

What tag categories do you specialize in? My main specialty is portrait painting of people, pets, and people and pets together

Do you create for children or adults, women or men? I try to create something for everyone of all ages

What do you like about Etsy? What I like about Etsy is the fact that there is interaction with the other sellers and even the buyers. We can communicate and learn from each other and best of all shop from each other. The listing rates are great and for the most part the site is easy to navigate through. The hard work is done for you, you just fill in the blanks.

Where do you find inspiration for your products? My inspiration comes from anything and everything honestly. I try to think of things that I like to wear or use and then try to make them different. My ideas also come from ways to utilize materials I already have so they don't go to waste or collect dust.

What do you love about your business? What I love about my business is the fact that I can do it anytime, anywhere, when ever I want. I also love the fact that I can interact with my customers on a one on one level to ensure then are satisfy and enjoy their purchase.

What is your favorite product right now? I think my favorite product would have to be my portraits, bc they have such life to them and individuality.




What makes you unique at Etsy? I think what makes me unique to Etsy is that I really want to be more of a custom order business. I like my focus to be making a personal moment of yours become a work of art.

I love Melissa's Puppy face painting:


Melissa also makes jewelry and accessories. If you are interested in a custom portrait visit Melissa's shop for details!

Greetings and Salutations

As you all know, EtsyNJ is comprised of many talented artists who create a variety of awesome things from a variety of different materials. This blog will highlight just a few greeting cards that were created in the lovely Garden State.

Melissahead Designs wants you to be ready for anything with this Year of Holidays Set - 10 cards and envelopes!


Entertaining Angels is getting ready for spring with this Shiny Happy Flowers Springtime All Occasion Card:



i heart dogs studio knows that everyone loves a cute puppy, so why not mail one to someone special! (A card of course, not a real puppy!)


CreationsByDanielle has this Set of 3 Handmade Notecards that is sure to cheer up any trip to the mail box!


LD Designs knows that you need to store the fabulous handmade cards you just bought from EtsyNJ members, so she made this Blue Paisley Card Organizer just for you!!


These are just a few of the greeting cards and paper items from our EtsyNJ members, call it an appetizer! For the whole menu search "EtsyNJ paper goods".

Happy Shopping!!

Love is in the air!

This blog is inspired by the latest EtsyNJ treasury created by MadeByMelissa.

There's a lot of love in this group! Check out all the love EtsyNJ has to offer:

PurpleLicious's Red and White Hearts Kids Headband

EmptyHeartCreations's Heart Guitar Strap

Happiknits's All You Need is Love shrug

Crimsonseadragon's I love flowers in my hair painting

Entertainingangels's LOVE LOVE LOVE Valentines Day Greeting Card

Melissahead Designs's Valentines Day Love Coupons

Popalicious's Valentines Day Turquoise and Black Elegance ceramic art Pendant

JuliaCatherine's Sweethearts Necklace-Vintage Brass Charm, Chain and Red Flower

TrashedClothing's Love Birds Necklace

Lollibomb's Candy Hearts Vegan Whipped Body Frosting

MadeByMelissa's Purple Heart Bracelet

CreationsByDanielle's Angels Silhouette Ornament

Want to see more love from EtsyNJ? Try these searches: heart, love, and Valentine

Happy Shopping!!

Got the Blues?

Do you have the winter time blues? Well, these blues from EtsyNJ are sure to perk you right up!

Blue Game Piece Dangle Earrings by Pequest Designs - Get YOUR Game on!


Ceramic Sweet Blue Pop Art Pendant by popalicious - the free US shipping will surely make you smile!


VB Capri Blue Fabric Headband by PurpleLicious to hold that pesky hair out of your face!


This Bluebird Purse by CreationsByDanielle is a stylish way to hold your keys and wallet!


Not enough blue for you?? See all the fabulous blues from EtsyNJ by clicking here: EtsyNJ loves the blues.

Happy Shopping!!
~Melissa~

PS: Katyula created a blue treasury just for us!!

EtsyNJ wants to keep you warm this winter!

Baby its a COLD December here in the great state of New Jersey! The EtsyNJ artists have been working hard on great items that will keep you warm all winter long! Here are just a few of the great winter accessories from EtsyNJ shops:

Sky Cable Knit Scarf from The Spinning Hand:


Winter Wonderland Crochet Scarf from Creations By Danielle:


Gray Bang Bang Fleece Scarf from TrashedClothing:


Midnight in Paris Mohair Crochet Hat from MyArt4Wear:


Crochet Hat with Ear Flaps from Wool Mountain:


This is just a small sampling of the winter accessories from EtsyNJ. Want to see more? Click here!

Maybe you don't need to keep warm, but you still want to see everything that EtsyNJ has? Easy! Simply search for EtsyNJ at Etsy.com or click here!

Featured Artist - The Spinning Hand

Who are you?
Kari Kaefer

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

What tag categories do you specialize in?
Knitting

Do you create for children or adults, women or men?
Mainly women and children…I am considering a men’s line for 2008!


What do you like about Etsy?
You can have a super-professional site for next to no $ put out; you can get loads of free advice from professional, friendly artisans; you can be inspired by others’ creations…what’s NOT to like??

Where do you find inspiration for your products?
Fashion magazines, catalogs, people-watching in Manhattan. While I don’t want to sound too mystical, I truly think the yarn itself will indicate what it is meant to become. A combination of where I am in my own knitting practice and where my interests lie will also affect what I’m producing.

The seasons, obviously, are a source of inspiration. In the summertime I will knit with cottons and microfiber – I made the nautical-inspired “Young Man About Town” in the summertime – and as autumn draws near I will move toward earthier tones and fuzzy yarns. For some reason, I cannot get enough of Rowan Big Wool, year-round. It is so satisfying to work with.




What do you love about your business?
Unlike some of my other pursuits – music and teaching among them – no one ever told me I ought to be a knitter. It is something that comes entirely from me. I sought out my great-aunt and asked her to teach me; I wanted to be just like Julia Roberts, and my goal was to make a super-long, gray scarf to wear when I moved to Manhattan. (I did it, too…from Red Heart acrylic, of course).

What is your favorite product right now?
The cashmere camisole. It’s just so sexy and sweet. And a normal-sized woman can wear it.


What makes you unique at Etsy?
I don’t see a lot of handknit items at my price point…mostly I see them costing hundreds of dollars because they are made from hand-dyed, handspun wool from knitter-owned animals. I’m not afraid to make something that takes a lot of time and wait for the right customer to find it. (That’s why I also have a day job!!)

What other street teams are you a member of?
I’m sticking with etsynj for now, because I don’t want to spread myself too thin. If space permits, someday I might like to join fast (fiber arts street team).

What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
Etsy is it…I’m trying to keep it simple.

I perused Kari's shop, and I love this christening blanket:


And this scarf is sure to keep you warm all winter long:


Be sure to visit Kari's shop at http://thespinninghand.etsy.com and check out the rest of the EtsyNJ shops by searching EtsyNJ at Etsy.com or by clicking here.

Happy Shopping!

Featured Artist - Creations By Danielle

Who are you? Danielle of Creations By Danielle

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link? http://www.creationsbydanielle.etsy.com

What tag categories do you specialize in? Jewelry, Baby Items, Recycled Crafts, Crochet Items, Collage Work, Purses & Bags

Do you create for children or adults, women or men? Babies and women mostly

What do you like about Etsy? I enjoy the fact that it’s a forum for people who make stuff to get noticed and also network with each other.

Where do you find inspiration for your products? Friends’ suggestions, Craftster, magazines, current trends, music, nature and just playing around and creating.

What do you love about your business? I’m happy that I can post all my items for sale in one spot and everything is neatly organized and professional looking.

What is your favorite product right now? My recycled-paper bead jewelry for sure!


What makes you unique at Etsy? I have many crafts that I enjoy so I am not just selling one thing and my inventory rotates.

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

Danielle has added some great new things to her shop since she filled out this survey just a few short weeks ago! You definately need to check her shop frequently to see what else she has come up with!

She has Christmas ornaments like this one:


And greeting cards like this one:


To see everything Danielle has to offer click here to visit her shop.

Remember to search EtsyNJ or click here to see what our street team has available!

Happy Shopping!!

Go from A to Z with EtsyNJ!

EtsyNJ is a group of very talented artists that specialize in many different craft forms ranging from paper crafts to jewelry and much more! This post was inspired by our recent A-Z promo threads, I'll choose one item from each letter of the alphabet from an EtsyNJ seller.

A is for Apple Handpainted Mugs by Makin the Best Of It

B is for baby bib by Susan's Treasures

C is for cat plush doll by KasellKreations

D is for dog painting by I Heart Dogs Studio

E is for earrings by Marcinyc

F is for flower hair clip by katylua

G is for greeting card by Gin Gin's Goodies

H is for headband with purple dots by PurpleLicious

I is for ice cream charm necklace by Made by Melissa

J is for juicy cherry earrings by SweetyPrize

K is for knit cell phone cozy by ShutterKate

L is for lemon drop earrings by Jewelry for Fun

M is for mosaic baby frame by keeshagirl4

N is for necklace by catrocks

O is for Orange Lip Balm Holder by Sea Horse Designs

P is for poetry bracelet by Creations by Danielle

Q is for quiet night at home wearing this shawl by Hoolyghans

R is for red submarine notecards by Assemblyline

S is for silk scarf by The Spinning Hand

T is for tile necklace by Polka Dot Creations

U is for unscented soap by Dragon06

V is for very fuzzy scarf by My Art 4 Wear

W is for Wedding Bells Sale - Emily Bracelet by KatCrociante

X is for X-tra fragrant whipped body frosting by Lollibomb

Y is for yellow button bracelet by Wool Mountain

Z is for zany caterpillar toy by LaDZeiner

And if that doesn't prove that EtsyNJ covers every part of the crafting spectrum, then I don't know what will!! Click here
to see everything that EtsyNJ sellers have to offer!