Featured Artist - Laizy Daisy Designs

Who are you? My name is Jessica. I live in Budd Lake , New Jersey . I am the store manager of the Barnes and Noble in Ledgewood. I am new to etsy and the crafting world. I've been sewing since I was little and have dabbled in lots of other crafts … but it's just this year that i've started to try and get my stuff out there for sale!

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link? Laizy Daisy Designs - http://laizydaisydesigns.etsy.com

What tag categories do you specialize in? Change purses, felt appliqués, tote bags, stuffed items, ornaments


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

What do you like about Etsy? I love that a virtual craft show exists! It's so much fun to just poke around and see what other people are making as well. It's inspiring!



Where do you find inspiration for your products? I love the Japanese kawaii style and aranzo aranzi styles. http://english.aranziaronzo.com/ It's adorable and so simple!

What do you love about your business? I love that I am actually FINISHING projects … and finishing enough of them to consider trying to sell them, do shows, etc …

What makes you unique at Etsy? haven't seen a whole lot of felt designs like mine.


What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create? My blog at http://laizydaisydesigns.blogspot.com

Its almost time for Santa!!

Its almost Christmas time! What are the little kiddies talking about? The big guy in red - Santa! EtsyNJ knows how important Santa is and we have lots of Santa themed goodies to help you and the kiddies get ready for the big day!

This Needle Felted Santa Claus by chimera is a perfect addition to any mantle, window sill or desk:


Every Christmas tree should have some Vintage Style Chenille Christmas Ornaments handcrafted by oldworldprimitives:


Perhaps you know someone that needs a little Santa cheer via snail mail? Check out this Santa card by AJKArtistry:


And last but not least, doesn't everyone need a Santa pin for their coat, suit jacket, red sweater, purse..... Check out this collage pin by Katylua:


There is so much more amazing Santa and Christmas things by the EtsyNJ street team, please check us out (and tell them Santa sent you!)

Happy Holiday Shopping!