Why You Should Be Shopping On Etsy

Besides the fact that it is a wonderful venue of creative people who share their talents and hobby's, here's the top reasons from Etisians themselves.

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  jwms00 says:
  Unique gift ideas!
• Poocheze says:
  There are a lot of sellers on Etsy that are doing what they can to ensure a greener, more eco-friendly world.
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  talchen says:
  you can buy things from anywhere on the globe
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  SeaconnetLoft says:
  Shopping at Etsy means you're shopping for something that is refreshingly awesome -- not merely mass-produced.
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  bloomsburygroup says:
  Because I'm here (lol) Seriously: Unique designs!
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  LaurasJewellery says:
  Buying handmade and keeping crafts alive
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  debhillart says:
  Best prices for original art direct from the artist!
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  starless says:
  Support someone who is doing what they love-Quality items made with care-Unique items you won't find anywhere else-Items made with a conscience- earth-friendly, organic, fair trade materials, etc.
• nomadcraftsetc says:
  Great individual customer service! You are more than just a number to us, you are our friend and we will take good care of you!
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  andrewsreclaimed says:
  Better quality in generalOriginal and one of a kind giftsBetter quality controlPersonalized gift cards with purchaseThe crafter's care in creating and designYou can even buy gifts from someone you know personally
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  PookieandPierre says:
  Ability to connect with and learn about the artist behind the product.
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  starless says:
  -Awesome and friendly individual service from sellers-So many sellers willing to work with you to customize items .

There you have every reason to shop Etsy!

If you have other good reasons please post below.

Early Morning Browsing Handmade

Every morning I have my coffee at the computer I check for sales (do a happy dance when I have them) Then settle in to read the forums and browse the shops. There are some wonderful items and talented people on Etsy if you haven't found Etsy it's worth the click. This print I've fallen in love with , I love the colors ,the sentiment, and the fact that I always wanted a VW when I was high school. Click on the link to visit this artists' shop.
http://www.artbytrudy.etsy.com/

No need to explain my loving this. And yes I want it, it's on my list to purchase someday!

http://www.kimmsmith.etsy.com/

http://www.happybead.etsy.com/

These are the sweetest and very reasonable in price! I think this shop is going to do well.

Signed up for a blog page now what?

Well I finally caved in and decided I needed a blog too. Now the problem is my life is quite , well the word boring doesn't apply, so let's call it serene. I live in a small town in Michigan. We live in the country and have a mini farm. Right now I have 15 chickens, a loud mouthed lovable rooster, a viscious guinea hen, two dogs Sadie and Keyote , and a big clumsy pygora goat named Sam, who is spoiled beyond belief.

My vintage collecting was instilled at birth, both my parents were avid collectors when they were younger and have a houseful of beautiful antiques and unique treasures.

My favorite item in vintage has to be jewelry, I seldom wear it, seldom keep it but each piece no matter how intricately beautiful , sparkly or simple has a history and quality that I find so appealing. Of course the mystery is also there, was this given as a gift? Chosen special for one outfit? Handed down from a grandmother? If a broach could talk it would most likely have some fascinating stories to tell.


My second love is vinyl 45's and Lp's, again I don't often keep these. They take up alot of space, and for me are inconvienent to listen too, it's too easy to sift through the 20 music stations on the television and select one, or stick in my favorite cd. I love to find a box of 45's at a sale or auction go home and research them . Occasionaly you find a real valuable one and of course the cash that it brings is always welcome.

Right now my main shop is on Etsy, I have a quadzillion books to load on my second Etsy store that I'm in the process of building, and I have a new one on Artfire.

To visit my shops here are the links:

http://www.molehilltreasures.etsy.com/
http://www.keyotejo.etsy.com/
http://www.artfire.com/users/littlebitboho