Molly Spilane of UniqueArtPendants has made over 9,000 sales since joining Etsy in 2008. She's been featured in Minneapolis' City Pages, on Minnesota Public Radio, and showcased in the Walker Art Center - not to mention Etsy's own QYDJ series. She has an assistant and two professional...
Judy Weinberg of PhotosByJudy gives new meaning to the phrase "take it out back and shoot it." Inspiration for her photographs comes from all over, including her travels and her life on the East coast of the United States. With a keen eye and a...
Costume shops aren't as affordable as they used to be - these days you'll fork over fifty bucks just to have a flimsy foam Angry Birds outfit. It was hard enough being a poseur in high school, ditch the reputation with a unique Halloween costume...
Handmade gifts are perfect for anniversaries - they're one of a kind and special, just like the love of your life. Making your own handmade gift is a wonderful option, but buying a personalized gift from a handmade seller can also provide that unique touch. The...
Weddings are the perfect time to show off your sense of style and your love of handmade. Etsy even has a blog dedicated to Handmade Weddings. Whether you want to go all out and have a themed wedding, or just want to pick one or...
Melissa from Mel's Art Buffet is an office manager by day, creative whirlwind by night. She's turned Celiac disease from a burden to inspiration by re-imagining her favorite foods with seed beads and polymer clay. Self-diagnosed with AADD (Artistic Attention Deficit Disorder), Mel always has...
Jenna Baker of Jenna Baker Jewelry designs jewelry out of her studio in Apex, North Carolina. She uses precious metal clay, a material made of metal particles and a binding agent so that it can be sculpted like clay. Come sneak a peek into how...
Heather Matthews of Parsley Art Studio is an artist, adviser, teacher and counselor. Her art is eclectic, using many materials together to create mixed media pieces. She sat down to talk with me about art, life and a special upcoming anniversary. [hr] What is the story behind...
I accidentally ran a search for handmade chocolate on Etsy. I'm not sure how it happened - my fingers must have slipped. Then, when I was trying to get back to my search for bran muffins, I somehow scrolled through a few pages of delectable...
Anne Norberg of Sew Darn Quilt learned to sew when she was four years old, designed her own line of apparel in high school and has developed an incurable addiction to quilting. Her story is as delightful as her creations - quilts, bibs, onesies, iPad cases...