Featured Item - Slumber Party Goody Bags

Fun and colorful slumber party goody bags by Beachchik

Black & White

Great black and white finds from the EtsyNJ street team. It was really hard to choose just 12 of the 136 great items, please click here to see all of them!


1. 4x6 Black and White Piano Print by CrimsonRoses 2. Knotted Black and White Necklace by sincerelybeaded 3. Trees 3 Black and White by la97



4. Joelle Earrings with White Lace and Black Roses by PoshAdornments 5. lou-lou evening clutch in black with white flowers by loveamarie 6. Black and white birth announcement by Bellezaeluce



7. Note Cards - Custom Personalized - Black and White by happyhoundcreative 8. Vegan Black and White Cookies by asacco9642 9. Antique moon old fashioned black and white burlesque art 5 x 7 matte print repro by sarada



10. Hawaiian Paradise Necklace by Azaiez 11. The Night Sky knit scarf by Happiknits 12. Pebbles and Bamm Bamm's Home Collection, Set of 3, 4x6 Fine Art Photographs by briefmoments

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!!

Fresh Finds!

EtsyNJ Fresh Finds for Monday, January 11, 2010



1. Juniper Sweater Shrug - Wool by artsiekat 2. Victorian Heart Tags by thepapercrown1 3. Batik Baby Doll Top by SusanItkinBatik


4. Lemon Yellow Crackle Quartz and Silver Filigree Dangles by JewelsofSaraswati 5. Tiny Gold Heart Necklace by ChristineC 6. Design Your Own Charm Necklace in Sterling Silver by LoriCitsay


7. 100 Custom Professionally Made 2 1/4 inch Pocket Mirrors 2.25 by theangryrobot 8. Quilt Print Chef Apron Reversible by susanstreasures 9. Antique Floral Medallion Necklace with Sterling Silver Adjustable Chain-Artisan Handmade by JuliaCatherine



10. Wooden Fairy Doll, Fairy Kitchen Playbox by theenchantedcupboard 11. Pretty Pastels Infant Blanket by madebymelissa 12. Bistro Collection - Wedding Invitation Set by yinvivo

Put Your Name On It!

Personalized gifts from EtsyNJ!


1) Love and Peace Charm Necklace in Sterling by LoriCitsay 2) Winter is Sweet by FromNancysHeart 3) Custom Hand Painted Bin by meandmybella


4) Petite Two-tone Mother's Name Bracelet by newhopebeading 5) Custom Personalized Notecards - Happy Little Mushrooms Set 0f 10 by happyhoundcreative 6) Wood Frame Laser Engraved With Your Text, Graphics, and Pet by lasercut


7) Personalized Name Frames by lddesigns 8) Custom-Paper Pulp Letters with Sewing Pattern Decoupage-6 Letter Word by copabananas 9) Custom Painted Pillar Candle by dragon06


10) Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by pinkpapillon 11) Embroidered Autumn Scarecrow (His) Hand Towel by LBaricsCrafts 12) Fine Silver CUSTOM NAME Hand Stamp Pendant by dvinedesigns

Mother's Day Wish List

In the fourth installment of the EtsyNJ Mother's Day Wish List/Gift Guide, Made by Melissa shares her most wanted EtsyNJ creations.

Personalized Mothers Necklace- Sterling Silver With Chain-Engraved-Oxidized and Brushed by JuliaCatherine


Black Onyx Cascade Necklace by Azaiez Designs


Brown and White Flower Satin Ribbon Headband by PurpleLicious


Handspun and Handpainted Pure Merino Thread Ply Yarn by Pancake and Lulu


Visit Made By Melissa's shop for great jewelry and ecofriendly wash cloths, facial pads and dish cloths that are sure to please any Mom!

Do you know the way to....?

Lost? Can't find your way? Looking for directions? Check out these fab EtsyNJ finds!



1) World Atlas - Vintage Book - Color Maps - 1956 by fishlegs 2) Vintage Washington DC Walking Map by madebymelissa 3) London Map Pendant by Siarh




4) Glasses Case-Fun and Funky-Road Trip by copabananas 5) Vintage Collectible State Glassware c.1950's NEW YORK by astrums 6) Custom Traveler Atlas Pendant by kristinmc

Before you head out for that road trip, check out all the great artisans of EtsyNJ by searching EtsyNJ at Etsy.com.