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Title: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: Nettle on 20 Aug 2008, 18:47
I was going to call it 'the ultimate handjob' but that was the name of the title on the Something Awful forums and yeah. Wasn't sure if it was toootally inappropriate or not. :P
So. Etsy! Have you heard of it? http://www.etsy.com . What weird or cool things have you found there? There's some Amazing stuff! And some very geeky things too. :P Basically it's an online shopping site but you can only sell/buy handmade items, vintage, or supplies for making handmade items. When you think handmade, don't think 'grannies making tissue box covers' like in the small town craft market.
Go explore, and bring back the weirdness or the brilliance! :D

Oh and yes I do sell things on there myself, but I did just think it'd be cool to go through and find the fun stuff! (and note, I'm not linking myself)
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: öde on 20 Aug 2008, 19:19
I bought this (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12155906). I like their vintage stuff too, the handmade stuff is really great if you find something you like though.

Some of the favourite stuff I've found includes:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13824069
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13790073
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13850622
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12915194

I'm thinking about making some things myself to sell on there.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: Nettle on 20 Aug 2008, 19:21
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=10094487 Fish Eye Spy Bag

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_6&listing_id=14447986 Knitting for starwars fans!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_13&listing_id=14439946 pirate bodice!
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: Liz on 20 Aug 2008, 20:08
I found these two while using StumbleUpon and would gladly have either for a Halloween costume.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11904376
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11837916

So gorgeous.

Also, Nettle, the little knitted Yoda is SO CUTE.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: yelley on 21 Aug 2008, 08:10
i love etsy. i like that you can choose a color and it will find items that are that same color. i used to sell things on etsy too! i think i made a total of about $120 before i got sick of it.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: Nettle on 21 Aug 2008, 17:32
What were you making? :)
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: yelley on 22 Aug 2008, 08:35
crocheted purses and wallets. nothing special.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: redglasscurls on 22 Aug 2008, 08:47
Etsy is pretty much my favorite shop:) I buy shirts and jewelry on there a lot- even my engagement ring is from there.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: jhocking on 22 Aug 2008, 08:54
What were you making? :)

Her username on etsy is kinkycrochet. (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5267958)
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: yelley on 22 Aug 2008, 09:20
i tried to get that one, but it was taken already. (i am lying.)
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: RedLion on 22 Aug 2008, 10:38
Now now, pretending that you're lying about it won't take the shame away.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: TheFuriousWombat on 22 Aug 2008, 16:12
I want this: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14127758 !!! Why is it so expensive :-(
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: Nettle on 22 Aug 2008, 19:27
Because it's not made in a factory by machines or a sweatshop by little children?
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: TheFuriousWombat on 22 Aug 2008, 19:49
Oh man, yeah. Good point :-/ Wish I could afford it though.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: Liz on 22 Aug 2008, 20:50
I approve of that fashion choice, minus the cigarette he is smoking. Ish.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: Emaline on 22 Aug 2008, 20:59
I like it, but....

It's looks poorly made. Maybe it is just ill fitting. I'd totally wear one if it fit me well.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: sean on 23 Aug 2008, 10:26
I agree Emaline, it does look very ill fitting. I doubt I would wear it.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: jodizzle on 23 Aug 2008, 22:43
Man guys, don't even get me started on etsy.  Ever since someone linked me to it I am all spending money all over the place.
I have bought presents for Hannah:
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=8991624
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=8991627
and Lunchy:
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=8991626
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=8991625
And for my best friend:
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9903857
and Me:
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9944267
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=9944268

I loooove etsy.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: sean on 24 Aug 2008, 09:54
Oh my god the mixtape cuff links oh my god they are so good.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: tania on 24 Aug 2008, 10:18
excellent website! thank you so much for linking this.
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: yelley on 24 Aug 2008, 11:36
somehow i knew you had linked hansigurumi before i even clicked it...
Title: Re: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online!
Post by: Nettle on 25 Aug 2008, 07:16
That jumper that someone linked, where the guy's smoking... I hope that's a test jumper, because I sure wouldn't want it to show up at my house all cigarette smokey!