Gift guide 2008
[Chapter: Blooming zakka]I think the time now is perfect to formally introduce bloomizans to Etsy, one of the world’s biggest online marketplace, just like Rakuten. Etsy houses small boutiques offering zakka, especially handmade ones, from all over the world and shipment to any part of the world isn’t a problem too. I know I’ve been leading everyone to the fabulous shops at Rakuten but leaving you there to battle with a foreign language should you try to place an order, but at Etsy it’s all in comfortable English. And that’s not all, the boutique owners KNOW how to appreciate their customers. They really do! And if you will let them.
To help you kick start your shopping expedition, I’ve prepared a little gift guide for things under $40.
1. Three Flowers – felt applique picture ($13.95) by Fire Horse Textiles -:- 2. Love Matroyshka badge ($9.00) by PaperFish -:- 3. Hand printed ribbons ($10.00) by LeiLiLaLoo -:- 4. Magnolia snooze notepad ($4.00) by Nut and Bee -:- 5. Hand screenprinted fabric ($6.50) by Summersville -:- 6. Personalised handmade passport holder ($36.00) by Bridget Davis -:- 7. It Takes a Village leather ID case ($35) by Leather Arts -:- 8. Canary baby slippers ($28.00) by Piddies -:- 9. Vintage matchbook notebooks ($8.00) by Karleigh Jae -:- 10. Tree silhouette leather cuff by Holly Hawk ($22.00) -:- 11. Moonlit Flowers Fabric Art Pin ($24.00) by Sojourn Quilts -:- 12. Little girl paper cutout ($10.00) by Papercut Diecut -:- 13. Fabric covered clip ($5.50) by Button Boutique -:- 14. Wool felt bookmark ($5.00) by Neskat -:- 15. Men at Work buttons ($3.00) by Buttered Parsnips
Happy roaming and thanks for shopping handmade!
As reported on yesterday’s papers, I’m off to take a birthday break to get crafty with papers and with web design projects. See you all next week!
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From ruth
Nice! I love etsy! :)
2008.11.13 @ 9:01 am
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From ruth
Can someone walk me through Rakuten? Is there an online translation tool that I could use?
2008.11.13 @ 9:03 am
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From Liz
I love Etsy. Thanks for showing those button clips. They would look super in my daughter’s hair. I think she needs a couple.
2008.11.13 @ 9:51 am
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From Lynn
Happy Birthday my dear and enjoy your break!
2008.11.13 @ 12:40 pm
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From EngineerT
Cool! Thanks for the gift ideas and have a wonderful birthday!
2008.11.14 @ 12:00 am
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From Tracy
You know how much I love Etsy! ;o) This is a great collection of artisans and their works…such fun creations! Thanks for all the links. Oh, and wishing you a very HAPPY DAY tomorrow! ;o) ((HUGS))
2008.11.14 @ 9:09 pm
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From Janyce
What a lovely surprise! Very kind of you to feature one of my fabric art pins in your article. Much appreciated!
2008.11.15 @ 6:08 am
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From jo
I’m completely addicted to Etsy! There’s some fantastic stuff there!
Happy birthday!! :)
2008.11.17 @ 12:23 am
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