Topic: The Ultimate Handmade Items Online! (Read 4609 times)

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.

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.

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!

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)

öde · « **Reply #1 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 19:19 »

I bought this. 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.

Nettle · « **Reply #2 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!

Liz · « **Reply #3 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.

yelley · « **Reply #4 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.

Nettle · « **Reply #5 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 17:32 »

What were you making?

yelley · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 08:35 »

crocheted purses and wallets. nothing special.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #7 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.

jhocking · « **Reply #8 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 08:54 »

Quote from: Nettle on 21 Aug 2008, 17:32

What were you making?

Her username on etsy is kinkycrochet.

yelley · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 09:20 »

i tried to get that one, but it was taken already. (i am lying.)

RedLion · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 10:38 »

Now now, pretending that you're lying about it won't take the shame away.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #11 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 16:12 »

I want this: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14127758 !!! Why is it so expensive

Nettle · « **Reply #12 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 19:27 »

Because it's not made in a factory by machines or a sweatshop by little children?

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #13 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 19:49 »

Oh man, yeah. Good point :-/ Wish I could afford it though.

Liz · « **Reply #14 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 20:50 »

I approve of that fashion choice, minus the cigarette he is smoking. Ish.

Emaline · « **Reply #15 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.

sean · « **Reply #16 on:** 23 Aug 2008, 10:26 »

I agree Emaline, it does look very ill fitting. I doubt I would wear it.

jodizzle · « **Reply #17 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.

sean · « **Reply #18 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 09:54 »

Oh my god the mixtape cuff links oh my god they are so good.

tania · « **Reply #19 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 10:18 »

excellent website! thank you so much for linking this.

yelley · « **Reply #20 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 11:36 »

somehow i knew you had linked hansigurumi before i even clicked it...

Nettle · « **Reply #21 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!

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