Kate’s 2nd birthday party is coming up next month. [We're doing a princess theme.]
And in search of a few cute decoration ideas, I visited one of my favorite websites in the whole wide web: Etsy.com.
I love Etsy.
I love it for lots of reasons — the inspiration, the one-of-a-kind gifts, and mostly, the fact that it provides crafty creatives with their own marketplace.
I also love discovering new Etsy stores — and just “window shopping” the website. But lately — I’ve been wanting an easy way to find the best stuff. It doesn’t matter what kind of stuff necessarily, just really good stuff. I’ve done some searches, but haven’t found an aggregate of the best stores to visit. So, I’m making one.
See, I’m crafty, too.
Introducing…
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I wanna know: What are your favorite Etsy shops? Doesn’t matter the category. I just want to start assembling some of the best shops out there — big ones and hidden gems alike.
To nominate a store you like (and enter as many as you feel passionate about), just comment in the comment section below. [Please put a link to their Etsy page.]
Then next week (Monday, October 8th), I’ll assemble all the nominated stores, post them in a voting poll and we’ll vote on the top ones!
Then we’ll all go visit the winners.
And buy cute handmade stuff that makes us happy.
Easy peasy.
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I LOVE Jenna Bee’s Paper Creations. I was going to make my own mobile like that but then decided that for the price, hers would look much nicer and save me a lot of time. haha. she is great!
I bought a carseat cover for my granddaughter from Sew Cute AZ. She was having a girl after first having a boy and had all boy stuff. She has the most precious carseat covers that just slip over the ones you already have. Here’s her website: http://www.sewcuteinaz.com/ I nominate her!
I nominate stitchinnetka!! She has the BEST personalized banners and other party goodies. http://www.etsy.com/listing/107925633/felt-birthday-party-crown-personalized
Thank you so much m, that is such a nice surprise
I love the artwork of Elly Mackay and have purchased a wonderful photo of a little girl on a tiger crossing a bridge for my daughter’s room. Her work is whimsical and full of imagination! You can find her work at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/theaterclouds
Fun! I love SaintlySilver on etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaintlySilver). She makes the most adorable felt cozies of the Saints that make a super baby or toddler gift
She will even gift wrap them and include a personalized handwritten note too! bonus points
I love Happyhandmadebyjess (http://www.etsy.com/shop/happyhandmadebyjess). Her name is Jess Burbank and she makes beautiful amigurumi animals. She does custom orders to any animal & objects you can think of! She doesn’t have much on her page currently as she is in the process of moving, but she is amazing! We have at least 3 of her creations!
I love Jill Reed’s shop, Sprinkled with Sparkle. I recently ordered one of her “It’s a Girl” tutu wreaths for a baby shower I hosted at my house. Put it on the door, then gave it to the honoree for her baby’s room. She also makes tutus and head bands, bows, flowers, etc.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80595458/baby-shower-decoration-tutu-wreath-pink
Wow, thanks, Susan! What an honor.
I love Mama May I. She does great wooden toys that excite kids’ imaginations but I love her for her taggie blankets! She has such fun fabrics and really good quality-http://www.etsy.com/shop/MamaMayI?ref=search_shop_redirect
I also love Super Kid Capes for superhero capes. I looked at a ton of etsy shops and she had the best quality and wonderful service-http://www.etsy.com/shop/superkidcapes
Becca, thank you so much for your kind words and nomination! I love that the Fiddle Fabs are top on your list – I am such a fabric hoarder because I can’t stop collecting cute prints! Looking forward to being there for many playtimes to come
My favorite store on Etsy is The Paper Cupcake. I have ordered printables for my son’s Birthday party, and they turned out AWESOME! I know a lot of friends who have used her and have been very pleased. She is very talented, and provides excellent customer service.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/papercupcakedesigns
Great idea! I LOVE Bee Things! They sell handmade, limited edition screen prints on paper. I’ve bought a few prints as gifts and I have friends who collect their art. Every print I’ve seen in real life is PERFECT! I love all their designs and they look great up on a wall! Here is their link to shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/beethings
And here’s their website: http://bee-things.com/
I love Pitter Patter Shop. I ordered an outfit for my daughters first birthday. She was quick to email me back, easily accommodated to me needing custom sizes, and I had my order within 3 or 4 days!! I was surprised, because these are hand-sewn shoes and clothes, so I wasn’t expecting to receive it so soon! I loved it!!
Thanks so much for the nomination!! It was great working with you.
I ordered several pouches from TAC Designs, my favorite was one made with sushi pattern fabric. http://www.etsy.com/shop/tacdesigns
Another favorite is my good friend, Alicia’s shop. She makes all kinds of wonderful things with recycled paper items. Her shop is etsy.com/shop/laalicia
I’ve ordered from several stores, and I’ve had a great experience working with all of them. All my orders came quickly, and the owners were very responsive to my questions. I’ve mostly ordered items for props for Audrey’s pictures from newborn to age one, and I also got her a monogrammed t-shirt for her 1st birthday. I can’t choose just one of these stores. I really love all of the items I’ve purchased from Etsy.
For headbands, I’ve bought from:
Flower Bucket
http://www.etsy.com/shop/flowerbucketboutique
and Just Josie
http://www.etsy.com/shop/justjosie
For baby ruffle bloomers, I’ve bought from:
Sherbert Baby
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SherbetBaby
and Moore Baby Clothing
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MooreBabyClothing
For ruffled rompers, I’ve bought from:
Chicabootique
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Chicabootique
And for monogrammed stuff, I’ve bought from:
Make It Personal
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MakeItPersonalMonogm
I also got a wall decal for James’ room:
Art Wall Project
http://www.etsy.com/shop/artwallproject
I’ve had nothing but good experiences with Etsy!
I just love Fluffy*Girl*Boutique- Renae is amazing and I love the cute outfits my girls wear. Please enjoy her site at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/fluffygirlboutique
I love getting lost on etsy and am always looking for new sellers. Here are a few of my favorites:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/96032182/18-x-18-wall-clock-of-wenge-and-figured?ref=usr_faveitems I LOVE this clock and am thinking about getting one for all the men on my Christmas list who are so hard to buy for!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rubylovedesigns Her baby books are so original and affordable. IF I decide to have baby #3, I’ll be ordering from her again.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rosieposiedesigns Great personalized gifts. This is my go-to site for kids’ birthdays, if I remember to order in time. Also, I love to get the personalized cutting board for wedding showers, along with a knife from the couple’s registry.
I can’t wait to see what everyone else has as suggestions!
Oh gosh, I have way too many favorites. But most of them are for little newborn photo props.
Some others I love….
Aunt Bucky
http://www.etsy.com/shop/AuntBucky
Got the cutest crib bedding for my littlest man here. Love the modern, cheery designs. They have twin bedding and apparel for kiddos too.
Tweet Toys
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TweetToys
Scooped up a little wooden sailboat here for my Max, my little Wild Thing. Handmade, modern, adorable.
SweetPeaToadTots
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetpeatoadtots
The cutest little knit hats for babies and tots. And the seller is right here in Allen, TX!
Love Etsy!
Doreensbabyboutique ♥ custom made baby quilts, christening gowns, and other cute baby books and accessories! http://www.etsy.com/shop/doreensbabyboutique
So fun!! I am always in awe of the talent on etsy!
Two of my favorites are “As Unique As You” where I bought a personalized “family rules” sign for our home. They were very kind and willing to make the sign exactly how you want it.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/asuniqueasyou?ref=seller_info
And “Maddiebee123″ I ordered a camera strap from them and they were super friendly and helpful!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/maddiebee123?ref=seller_info
Happy Shopping everyone!!!
I got some owl cookies for my baby shower that were adorable — and yummy. They were from TS Cookies (http://www.etsy.com/shop/TSCookies). She has tons of cute cookie designs that ship well, are moist, and are perfect party favors.
This is a cute vintage dress (and wedding dress) boutique that my friend recommended!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/xtabayvintage
I have literally 20 pages of favourite shops on Etsy. Here are some of my favs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/madewithlovebyhannah?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaybeTheWhiteDog?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BanglewoodSupplies?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MichiganScents?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CRAP?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MistyAurora?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sentimentalsquirrel?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/createdbylaurie?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/GartersByLori?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thehouseofhemp?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TickledPinkKnits?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhittiesKnitties?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetKM?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGeneration?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenniegee?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/1AEON?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/twinsyndrome?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/YesJess?ref=pr_faveshops
http://www.etsy.com/shop/branda?ref=pr_faveshops
Can I nominate myself? haha http://www.KnitNicoleKnit.Etsy.com
Yay! Thanks for thinking of me Nicole.
Thanks for including my Garters By Lori shop in your list Nicole
The other shops in your list are pretty great too. I even recognized some from my own favorites. Like this one: http://www.etsy.com/shop/1AEON?ref=pr_faveshops
Thanks Nicole!!
Hi Nicole!
Thanks for including my shop
I love the headbands from Precocious. They are super cute and comfortable!!! The perfect accessory to your favorite outfit!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Precocious
I love carrying my purse woven from the black, white and taupe pages of a favorite old design book of mine. Alicia creates beautiful pieces for wearing and for your home from all kinds of recycled paper — her ETSY shop is: easy.com/shop/laalicia
Love this shop!!!
Here are some of my favs that I discovered lately:
Super pretty photos at Eye Poetry Photography: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EyePoetryPhotography
LOVE her quirky ceramic travel mugs at sewZinsky: http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewZinski
Mmm… Vintage Confections was in Daily Candy, designer candies! You should see their lollies. http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageConfections
Thanks for the mention! I feel special. Can’t wait to go look through all the shops nominated above. Looks like lots of treasures will be found.
Thank you so much for the nomination! I’m thrilled to be among such great shops!!
One of my all time faves is http://www.etsy.com/shop/squier
great selection of watercolor, revalued cigar boxes and enameled beads!
LaAlicia, BIG TIME! I love the UpCycling attitude, the concept, the items, the pictures and our twitter friendship. Not enough? Go and look at the shop yourself.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaAlicia
Check out this really fun leather jewelry on Boo and Boo Factory. http://www.etsy.com/shop/BooandBooFactory
Oh, and also Dear Golden, really nice vintage stuff. http://www.etsy.com/shop/DearGolden
What a fun roundup of some great Etsy shops. I’m excited to go through all of the noms and find some new favorites. I would like to nominate The Measure for beautiful children clothes, The Pat-a-cake baby for great baby gifts, and Little Sapling toys for really neat organic wood toys.
etsy.com/shop/TheMeasure
etsy.com/shop/thepatacakebaby
etsy.com/shop/littlesaplingtoys
Thank you Lauren!
-Kimber, little sapling toys
Thank you so much for the shout out! We are offering free U.S. shipping all month long
I adore The Pat-a-Cake Baby store. All of my children’s beds sport the minke blankets, and the baby is in his swaddle wrap right now!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepatacakebaby
I agree with Eva, The Pat-a-cake baby store! Love her luxe stroller blankets. Couldn’t be happier with them!
Grow Babies Grow! and maternity “postal” due date shirts and kid’s birthday shirts. Choose from the designs on the website or ask about custom orders. Every mother to whom I have gifted the set of 12 onesies with a month on each onesie has loved the 12 photos of their child as he or she grows. When the maternity shirts appeared I knew my pregnant niece needed one! As seen on the Martha Steward Show!
I love The Pat A Cake Baby products, there are so many cute fabrics to choose from and great quality work with each item! Http:// http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepatacakebaby
Here’s another shop for the list:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/JillianReneDecor – designer decorative pillows and woven button art
Wow – thank you so much for the nomination, Cindy!
My last new favorites:
Great art: http://www.etsy.com/shop/theloveshop
Love these legwarmers: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GraceandLaceCo
Such fun bracelets: http://www.etsy.com/shop/doctorscloset
Super cute baby clothes: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWishingElephant
This shop just makes me HAPPY: http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewheatfield
Quilts so yummy I could eat them: http://www.etsy.com/shop/roryunraveled
I love Shaped Expression. The sell fancy Funktional frames. They have lots of colors, shapes and sizes. http://www.shapedexpressions.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShapedExpressions
I LOVE http://www.etsy.com/shop/WinsomeGreen. I have been a face snob for years and couldn’t believe the results in her products. Her cleansing grains are amazing and her lip balms are the first I have “ever” used that heal and repair. Her bath powder completely took care of eczema on my babies skin. AMAZING. AND she is a mom to FIVE children (the youngest almost a year old). Wonderful shop!!
I absolutely love http://www.etsy.com/shop/rosieposiedesigns!!!!!! You can design plates, platters, mugs, luggage tags, etc. and my favorite cell phone covers. I love them for birthday gifts! For Christmas I design platters and fill them with goodies! And I love being able to personalize them! They are so beautiful!!!!!
I have so many favorites! Here they are:
Parkers Flour Patch-fondant cupcake/cake/cookie toppers
http://www.etsy.com/shop/parkersflourpatch
Grace and Guy Paperie Designs-party printables
http://www.etsy.com/shop/GraceandGuy?ref=seller_info
Belva June-party printables
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BelvaJune
Apple Blossom Print-nursery prints
http://www.etsy.com/shop/AppleBlossomPrint?ref=seller_info
Sycamore Street Press-lettpress prints
http://www.etsy.com/listing/60126864/youre-getting-very-sleepy-print?ref=usr_faveitems
Get Your Craft on Shop-baby hats
http://www.etsy.com/shop/getyourcraftonshop
All of these had excellent service, communication and products. Great idea!
Hi everyone! The poll is up, so make sure you go vote for your nominees and any new favorites. Thank you for your support!
http://sippinglemonade.com/shop-the-vote-etsy-besties-2012/
Okay, I might be a little late here, bit here are a few of my favs:
Pin Wheel Press is AMAING! They have custom paper goods that you can personalize, perfect for “just marrieds” or “new job” gifts: http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepinwheelpress?ref=seller_info
Just Breath Designs is a friend of mine, and she just started her store, she is so talented with her graphic designs, custom to your order: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JustBreatheStacy?ref=seller_info
Gilligan’s Gate is a store I get some of my jewelry for my new pieces from, they have great vintage items: http://www.etsy.com/people/GilligansGate
The End, xo!
Nic
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