Today I took my first foray into the land of Etsy. It’s a shoppers’ paradise! I don’t know what took me so long to stumble upon Etsy. Guess I’m just a slow learner, but I figure there may be others in web-land that are not familiar with this remarkable piece of cyber real estate, so here is a brief synopsis on what Etsy is and three unique shops that won me over!
What is Etsy?
Etsy is the world's most vibrant handmade marketplace. Etsy celebrates individual creativity in design and craftsmanship by connecting unique people, stories and items in a playful and meaningful way. Etsy provides a world-wide marketplace for crafters, artists and collectors to sell their handmade creations, vintage goods and crafting supplies. Etsy is a website-social network-e-marketplace. There are currently 289513 sellers with items in their shops. It is a place to find very unique items that can be bought. Prices run the full gamut for price ranges. It has been in existence since launched on June 18 th, 2005 and is a Brooklyn-based company. You can find Etsy at http://www.etsy.com
Elizabeth Badger's - Proprietor
Is an artisan who loves the environment and the other beings we share it with. She use symbolic illustration with watercolors to create landscapes as well as cards and other smaller items. She is very interested in evolution, origin of man and considers the future in terms of our current consumption of 'disposable' goods. Elizabeth has a BA in creative expressive arts with psychology minor. She likes to work in watercolor, paper, card, ink, glue.
I chose this Etsy Shop to feature because of Elizabeth’s gorgeous original bookmarks. I also chose it because I felt that her creations are first rate and she offers them at reasonable prices.
Tracy Robertson's - Proprietor
Tracy, aka Batty, began Azrael’s Accomplice Designs as a small home based custom alternative clothing company in 1996. A creative and skilled designer, she has had college training in both costume and fashion design and has studied the art of corsetry and historical fashion since the age of 12.
In 2004 Azrael’s Accomplice Designs expanded to have a sister line called AZAC which offers more mainstream designs but is still inspired by history and the underground subcultures.
Their mission with both lines to have a high quality, high end, high fashion take on the strange and beautiful world of subcultural fashions. We believe that clothing is not just a necessity of life. Clothing should be inspiring, moving, it can even tell a story. Clothing can be wearable art. Our cocktail, evening, and bridal wear is driven by these beliefs. We want to make clothing with allure and mystery, inspired by the past, the present, the future, fantastical realms that never were, other cultures, distant memories, and even the dark corners of the imagination.
In 2004 Azrael’s Accomplice Designs expanded to have a sister line called AZAC which offers more mainstream designs but is still inspired by history and the underground subcultures.
Their mission with both lines to have a high quality, high end, high fashion take on the strange and beautiful world of subcultural fashions. We believe that clothing is not just a necessity of life. Clothing should be inspiring, moving, it can even tell a story. Clothing can be wearable art. Our cocktail, evening, and bridal wear is driven by these beliefs. We want to make clothing with allure and mystery, inspired by the past, the present, the future, fantastical realms that never were, other cultures, distant memories, and even the dark corners of the imagination.
Are you getting married? Are you into going to Rennaisance Faires in period costume? Are you going to a ball? This is a must see Etsy Shop! The prices are very reasonable and the designs are to die for! I wish I had this gown for my wedding!!!!! Of course, I wish I had this models figure too! LOL. The cost of the gorgeous gown pictured below is only $699.00 US! You will love seeing these creations as much as I did!
Fairytale Princess Silk Wedding Gown Fantasy Rococo Custom Sized and
You choose color
“This gown was once featured on the cover of Renaissance Magazine! This gorgeous wedding (or special occasion) gown is a fairytale come to life! “
Barbara L Gibb's - Proprietor
Barb loves to crochet and has been crocheting for over 35 years. Each of her hats are designed and crocheted by her and she rarely make two alike. Barb will do special orders and they usually takes 10 days to complete. Barb enjoys working with yarn.
I am a newbie to the world of crocheting. I drooled when I saw Barbara’s crocheted fingerless gloves. They are crocheted with cotton yarn. These are definitely a must have for Red Hatters!!!! Again, her prices are great!
I am a newbie to the world of crocheting. I drooled when I saw Barbara’s crocheted fingerless gloves. They are crocheted with cotton yarn. These are definitely a must have for Red Hatters!!!! Again, her prices are great!
Fabulous Fae Furnishings's
Fabulous Fae is a full-time artisan from New England who has been creating original artwork since 1999.
She enjoys one of a kind art in mixed media,altered art and dollhouse miniature.
Many of her creations feature faery, witch and mermaid furniture in dollhouse miniature 1:12th scale as well as lifesize. She also enjoys creating unique miniature houses and cottages, incorporating realistic water features and natural elements. Fae’s latest passion is miniature musical instruments from the medieval renaissance era. Fae likes to work in natural elements and found objects from local forests and beach shores including wood, twigs, bark, acorns, stone,sea shells, flowers, moss, polymer clay and beads.
She enjoys one of a kind art in mixed media,altered art and dollhouse miniature.
Many of her creations feature faery, witch and mermaid furniture in dollhouse miniature 1:12th scale as well as lifesize. She also enjoys creating unique miniature houses and cottages, incorporating realistic water features and natural elements. Fae’s latest passion is miniature musical instruments from the medieval renaissance era. Fae likes to work in natural elements and found objects from local forests and beach shores including wood, twigs, bark, acorns, stone,sea shells, flowers, moss, polymer clay and beads.
Use this gorgeous creation as a cake topper for a nautical or faery themed cake, or use as a decoration. I think this would be a great gift for a good friend!
Cake decorators, brides-to-be, faery lovers, music lovers and Renaissance era enthusiasts, this is a must Etsy store for you to see! A little pricey, but unique and gorgeous!
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