We love talking about the fun of Etsy! We love the dream of Etsy! We love the idea of Etsy! But we also know that making stuff to sell, or seeking out vintage finds, or packaging supplies all day long is work! Hard work! We want to be an Etsy Blog that helps you with… [read more]
Using Keyword Research to Improve Etsy Sales
Did you know that Etsy Shops perform extremely well on Google? The Etsy site as a whole has quite a bit of authority in the eyes of major search engines which can absolutely translate into sales for you! The most important part of the equation is in the wording you add to your Etsy shop.… [read more]
Love is in the Air!
Bella Dia has a wonderful tutorial on making these sweet hearts! I posted this last year, and I just had to remind everyone about it now. Isn’t it beautiful??? I HEART IT! She has step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. Once you start…there will be no stopping you! I’m sure you’ll make one for everyone you… [read more]
Fabric Storage Inspiration — Part One
What do you think about this? I love, love, love the idea of storing fabric in vintage suitcases! I have two of these beauties that I’ve been dying to use for sometime special. And I’m planning on printing out some of these sweet little labels from Just Something I Made. Go download some for yourself!… [read more]
Handmade Holidays – Tutorials Galore!
This time of year I find myself looking through so many tutorials for handmade gifts. I have always loved making gifts for friends and relatives for Christmas. I usually bake a variety of cookies, and then I make this and that until the list is complete. I enjoy finding great tutorials that give me the… [read more]
Sewing Tutorials
Last year I was just learning how to sew. I scoured the public library with how-to books, desperately wanting to learn the trade. Want to know my secret? In all honestly I found online video tutorials were some of the best teachers. I am a visual learner. A BIG visual learner. I loved to have… [read more]
Everything Etsy Friends
Pamela Garrison created this beautiful felt garland in the perfect shades for fall. You will love everything on her blog! The Vintage Pearl has a blog with beautiful photos and jewelry. V and Co. has this extremely cute turkey pdf for sale…how creative! The Sweetest Petunia has been sewing up a storm. She made the… [read more]
Fall Fiber Wreath Tutorial by Alisa Burke
Fall is my favorite season but because I live in Southern California I miss all the changing colors of the trees so I decided to create a fall fiber wreath full of all my favorite colors of the season! This is one of those projects that could have many variations and make use of different… [read more]
The Colorful Quilt
Awhile back I wrote a post about a Moda Layer Cake that I purchased without really having plans for it. It was just too pretty to pass up! I wanted to make a quilt, but I was very nervous about starting a quilt, messing it up, and not being able to showcase this beautiful fabric… [read more]
Reusable Gift Bags – Great Tutorials!
Reusable gift bags can make your gifts more memorable this Christmas! They are pretty enough to be a gift all by themselves. These bags are quick to sew and add that special touch to whatever you’re giving. And they’re a green alternative to wrapping paper because the can be used over and over again! Talk… [read more]
Creative Friends
Skip to my lou has a great DIY fabric notepad cover to share. Back to school never looked so cool! Whimsical Creations has beautiful Halloween ornaments on the cutest little tree ever! Maggie Whitley is having an awesome sale in her Etsy shop…She has the prettiest wallets, and they all have her signature ruffle. Have you… [read more]
Mini Knits – Amigurumi Knits and More
This book makes me want to learn how to knit! I need a blue starfish like the one on the cover, and who doesn’t want a funky hermit crab hanging around? Amigurumi Knits would be a great book to take to the beach this summer! And I’m sure there are some teen girls out there… [read more]