Gift Ideas
Guest Curator: The Long Thread
Ellen Luckett Baker lives with her husband and two daughters in Atlanta. A self-taught sewer, Ellen found creative inspiration and began to sew when her older daughter was born seven years ago. She is the author of The Long Thread, where she can be found sewing, crafting, and making things with her children. Her sewing…
Paint it Black: Shop Etsy for Black Friday Through Cyber Monday Sales
Etsy gives you the handmade and vintage choices that beat any big box store this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. (And you don’t have to wait in line at the mall!) Consider this your virtual flyer, outlining where to go to find the artists and crafters who can help you get a head start with…
Gift Guides: Welcoming in The Season of Love
Tis the Season of Love, and how better to express your affections than with a lovingly handmade gift! If you’re looking for a little inspiration, have a look through our new selection of love themed Gift Guides to get a head start finding that perfect something — whether you have romantic intentions or just want…
Trends: Fiber Jewelry
Jewelry comes in many forms. You may be familiar with the traditional compositions of silver and gold, but there’s a new trend on the scene that’s shaking up what you once thought about adornment: fiber jewelry. Whether it’s crochet, woven, embroidered or felted, jewelry made from alternative materials is on the rise, and it’s quite…
Holiday Shopping Lists: Channukah aka Hanukkah
Ready to spin the handmade dreidel and light up the menorah? A handmade twist to your holiday maybe just the thing — perhaps your family will get a kick out of this menorah made of ceramic shoes!? Etsy sellers are ready to help you prepare for your holiday traditions with Judaica items, finely crafted —…
Holiday Shopping Lists: Seasonal Decor
Tis the season to add a bit of festive decor to your home. Whether you’re hosting or need a gift for a friend, these items are sure to ring in the holiday spirit! Check out stockings, wreaths, garlands, even handmade tree skirts in the Holidays Category on Etsy. Holiday Parties and Decorating Gift Guide |…
Storque Readers Recommend…
Some handsome handmade items — great gifts for Father’s Day! Woodworking items, leather goods, belts, men’s bath & body soaps. These were all suggested to the Storque in our Virtual Labs office hours by our readers. Thank you muchly! Father’s Day Showcase | Gift Guide for Him | Father’s Day Gift Guide | A Dude’s…
Weekend BBQs & Summer Roadtrips
Men. Master of their domains — be it the backyard barbeque or the roadtrip frontier. Classic BBQ and travel items are great Father’s Day gifts, or otherwise everyday items men. Father’s Day Showcase | Gift Guide for Him | Father’s Day Gift Guide | A Dude’s Perspective
Mother’s Day: Special Notes for Special Ladies!
Dear Etsy Shoppers, When I was a kid, my mother preferred an endearing, crayon-scrawled handmade Mother’s Day card from her darling daughter. But now that I’m older, it isn’t quite as cute to send one of my (still crayon-scrawled) drawings to mum. Below you’ll find some nice handmade cards, fit for the picking, by talented…
Gifts for Mum
We all love our dear moms. They gave us life, they’re comforting and cuddly, they pick you up when you’re stranded in the rain, make hot cocoa when you’re cold and they always answer the phone to listen to life’s latest trials and tribulations. (Or at least, that’s my mom. Hi, Mom!) Whether you’re a…
Pastel Loveliness: Spring Musings
Oh, spring! It’s in the air (or at least I hope so), and this pastel beautiful collection is sure to get you in the mood for baby animals, fresh grass and a bit of warmness in the air. Oh! Also! If your items involve pastels, Easter, eggs, chicks, robins, deer, bunnies, nests, grass, flowers, spring…