etsy – Page 40 – the long thread

March 11, 2008March 21, 2008

How Toys Become Real

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams, illustrations by William Nicholson.

We’ve been reading The Velveteen Rabbit over the past few days. I didn’t remember the story, but it is the sweet tale of a stuffed bunny who becomes real through the love of a little boy. Clearly I am feeling sentimental these days, but it makes me a bit weepy as I think of the bits and pieces of childhood that my children are leaving behind on their way to someplace else.

Anyway, this classic book would make a nice gift paired with one of these sweet things:

Pink Sweetie, $18.

Strawberries and Cream, $22.

wholelottalisa, $28.

March 7, 2008April 6, 2008

Etsy Spring Inspiration

I know spring isn’t here yet, but these are some lovely things that I found on Etsy. Clockwise from top left:

onegirl Designwrks A Fleur Called Calla, $32.

The Intuitive Garden cotton candy floral pendant, $17.

barkingbirdart Dreaming of Fresh Lettuce print, $14.

LoveLee Soaps bunny soap, $3.50.

Grandma’s Girl sunbonnet, $8.

Purple Flower Designs bookbag in spring garden, $46.

Miss Fickle Media speckled egg in sky blue pendant, $10.

Pogo Kami, $25.

sparrow design works flour sack towels, $10.50 each.

March 4, 2008March 21, 2008

Political Crafts

If you live in Rhode Island, Vermont, Ohio or Texas I imagine that you might be voting today. Here are some political crafts from Etsy for a little inspiration. This is a craft blog!

Barack Obama finger puppet from Abbey Christine, $16.

Hillary Clinton earrings from DIY-or-DIE.net, $9.99.

Button from thedogcoatlady, $1.

February 28, 2008March 21, 2008

Spring Bags

We’re having what I hope is our last burst of cold here in Atlanta, so I’m focused on spring. Here are some nice bags for the soon-to-come warm weather:

Those of you who know me might recognize this Granny Bag from Sea Breeze Studio. I am on my second bag of this style and love it. You can stuff anything in it and it’s easy to keep clean. Available here in a variety of fabrics for $60.

This bag is made of cork! Pretty cool, huh? Just wipe clean. The Casablanca Cork Tote is available here from Cork & Cotton for $58.

Woodsy Bird Tote from The Orange Bicycle, $28. I love that woodgrain fabric.

Ella Since OSix messenger bag made with vintage fabric, available here for $49.50.

February 22, 2008March 21, 2008

Vintage Etsy

I am sort of having a problem with self-control when it comes to the vintage finds on Etsy. Doesn’t it seem like a good way to recycle? Many of the Etsy shops feature only high-quality vintage finds so you don’t have to sift through all the junk that you find on ebay or at a flea market. Here are some of the things I’ve been looking at:

Katrina Kaye cushion cover made with vintage fabrics, $25.

Majolica Bird Box from blue bell bazaar, $28. This is totally something that my grandmother would have owned.

Pyrex bowl from a touch of vintage. Set of 2, $24. My mother still uses her gold set of Pyrex mixing bowls.

And these Holly Hobbie colorforms from the happydashery. Remember these? For some reason I have been feeling the need to force my nostalgia onto my children. Check out Holly’s updated style:

Aaaarrh! What have they done to you, Holly? Where has the high Victorian neckline gone? The patchwork? And what about the bonnet for goodness’ sake??? Did they even change her hair color? I guess we should be thankful that she’s not showing her midriff and wearing thongs.