Itty-bitty Journal

Jul 26th, 2011 | Craft Tutorials

This tiny journal measures just over 1” and is perfect for a mini-album to let your love know that you are thinking of them. Let your journal tell the story of how you met the love of your life, your first kiss, or any other memorable event. Create this journal and then personalize it with ...

Friday’s Fast Five: Tagging

Jul 22nd, 2011 | Fast Five

Friday’s Fast Five is a series on Brittany’s Best where I share five quick tips that I’ve found helpful as a seller on Etsy. Want an increase in traffic to your Etsy shop? Try giving your tags a second look. These tips will help you take a fresh look at tags, an important aspect of ...

Undiscovered Treasures: Golden Heart Illuminations

Jul 19th, 2011 | Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures

Roger Gano of Golden Heart Illuminations takes the art form of origami to a whole new level with his unique, handcrafted lanterns, lampshades and luminaries. These dramatic geometric pieces are surprisingly sturdy and suitable for any indoor environment. Your lampshades and lanterns are like large-scale origami. Can you share your inspiration? I...

Friday’s Fast Five: Photos I

Jul 15th, 2011 | Fast Five

Friday’s Fast Five is a series on Brittany’s Best where I share five quick tips that I’ve found helpful as a seller on Etsy. Improving the quality of your photos is undeniably one of the best things you can do for your Etsy shop. I’m living proof that you don’t have to be a ...

Bite-sized Bastille Day Cookies

Jul 14th, 2011 | Holiday, Quick Crafts

Meaghan Mountford of The Decorated Cookie made Bastille Day cookies to celebrate the French national holiday that marked the beginning of the French Revolution. You don’t have to be an artist to create them! Meaghan’s tutorial takes you step-by-step through the process of making these tiny treats. You can find more of Meaghan’s...

Puzzle Pillow

Jul 1st, 2011 | Craft Tutorials

If you can sew a straight line, you can make this cute hide and seek puzzle. I made mine for my niece but have found that adults seem to be drawn to the puzzle too. My husband’s friend asked if I would make him a smaller version for his desk, so I did. I will ...

Beaded Dragonfly

Jun 23rd, 2011 | Craft Tutorials

With spring comes the emergence of all things new and blooming—including insects and critters. This fun and easy craft project was inspired by spring and requires few supplies. Depending on the size of beads you use and the gauge of wire, you can choose the size of your dragonfly. For this demonstration, I will be using a 24 ...

Etsy Spotlight: Mac and Cheese

Jun 22nd, 2011 | Etsy Spotlight

Hot, bubbly cheddar on top of a bed of perfectly cooked macaroni noodles – mac and cheese is a match made in heaven. The dish has been around since the Victorian era and has no shortage of fans. It’s especially popular on January 20th in the US – National Cheese Lover’s Day. If you can’t ...

Undiscovered Treasures: SCJones Art Glass

Jun 16th, 2011 | Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures

Stacey Jones of SCJones Art Glass is a glass artisan based out of Illinois that went from collecting glass to taking a few classes. Suddenly, she found herself plunging down the rabbit hole into a colorful world of fusing, slumping, and cutting. She also paints, knits, beads, does some papercraft and tames lions. Okay, I made that ...

Kitty Couture: Handmade Pet Items

Jun 11th, 2011 | Etsy Spotlight

You’ve already bought the rhinestone collar. Your dog lounges around the house in his own Snuggie for Pets. The doormat proclaims that you’re just a visitor in your cat’s house. What do you get for the pet who has everything? Chronic pet spoilers, fret no more. Etsy artisans are hard at work creating the perfect ...