Emmanuelle "DoucesLaines"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/81571974/sale-oversized-cowl-and-mini-poncho

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64653616/sale-calin-handknit-elegant-hat-in-hot

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62930636/handknit-cowl-scarf-shawl-3-wraps-in

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69880226/sale-douceur-crocheted-delicate-flower

I'm a knit loving bi-national French and Swiss woman, with enough projects to last my entire life ! I live in the beautiful France, Europe, in an amazing Natural Regional Park (Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Jura), with a very few houses and LOTS of forests and nature. I have a university degree in French literature and linguistics (but I have not studied English, and I do not speak fluent English, even if I love this language), I did theater at the university, and contemporary dance.

I love to create warm and refined clothes and accessories, that can't easily be found anywhere : with pure and warm wool, mohair, alpaca, to make your life sweeter ! Also with organic and local wool which is very difficult to find !
All I do with yarn and fabrics, I learned with my mother and grand-mothers, when I was a child and a young woman ! Today, I have quite a lot of needles from my grand-mother. I use them often even though I prefer circular needles, and especially the US Kit Denise :-)

Now, it's time to create eco-friendly handknitted accessories : shrugs, hats, scarfs, mittens, gloves, socks and sweaters for you, because I love the natural warm and soft wool and it makes me happy to do it for you !
I work with great care. You have the assurance that all my knitted clothes are handmade with love by me, well designed and comfortable !

Why eco-friendly & organic ? Because the major part of my handknits are made with sustainable pure new wool or cotton. I try to create without using synthetic fibers.

Find her at:
♥ http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoucesLaines (My English Shop)
♥ http://www.alittlemarket.com/boutique/douceslaines (Ma boutique pour la France et l'Europe)
♥ https://www.facebook.com/DoucesLaines
♥ http://twitter.com/DoucesLaines
♥ http://douceslaines.blogspot.com
♥ http://douceslaines.tumblr.com
♥ http://www.flickr.com/photos/douceslaines

WurdeSein "online vintage home decor, housewares & furniture"

Our little Etsy shop is called Wurde Sein [German for “To Be”]. We are long-time friends with a common interest in our love for vintage items of all shapes, sizes, colour and age. Working from home is a desire for both of us doing what we enjoy most, collecting and selling unique antique and vintage items.

With respect to our store name, we wanted to pick a name that describes how we felt about our finds… Our profile sums it up:

“Sein” (Be / To Be) [German]

"Wurde Sein" (Would Be) (wurdesein@gmail.com)

“Mag Sein” (Could Be) (magsein@live.ca)

Why?

All things vintage and antique have, in their time, served a useful purpose,
for more than one person, over many many years.

It has been....

What it could be and would be for someone at this time is up to the buyer;
however, the possibilities prove to be...

We sell a wide variety of vintage and antique items such as kitchenware; housewares, furniture; and collectables. Here are some examples:

Kitchen items such as unique dishes from the 60’s and 70’s; chip n’ dip set; retro egg cups and coffee pots; salt and pepper shakers / spice shakers.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72961943/vintage-brown-onion-salt-pepper-shaker

We also sell a selection of vintage furniture such as a shelving unit; rustic-vintage folding “theatre” type chairs; old milking stools and ottomans:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72894252/vintage-ottoman-sewing-footstool

We also carry a variety of vintage home décor items that can be incorporated with one’s modern style such as: lamps / lights; clock(s); vase(s); candle holders; etc. Here’s an example of one our favourite finds:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74214826/vintage-amber-swag-light

Last but not least, we offer collectables, such as bottles; vintage bells; other glassware, cigarette maker; etc. here’s one example, a glass table-top lighter that we have up for sale at the shop:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77628349/vintage-glass-tabletop-lighter

With respect to favourite thing about collecting, it’s literally the thrill of seeking and finding something unique. We love old items, we love anything antique and rustic, and every time we’re out looking for new inventory, it feels like Christmas when we find those “perfect” items!

Our inspiration comes from all different directions. Peers who enjoyed collecting and decorating their homes with that certain “rustic” theme was always a huge inspiration; following fellow bloggers and store owners with the same interests, etc. Wherever we can sniff it out we’ll be there! ;-)

Helena Lima "Birthdays and Cake toppers from cold porcelain"

 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89296763/tinker-bell-room-decoration-cake-topper

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89348082/angry-birds-red-birthday-candle-ready-to

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84018314/wedding-cake-topper-figurine-made-to

My name is Helena Lima. I'm from Brazil but I have been living in Massachusetts, USA for 11 years.
I got into cold porcelain about 3'1/2 years ago.
Cold porcelain is a air dry clay made out of white glue, cornstarch and some other ingredients that you take all of it to the microwave for about 6 minutes and it will be ready after 2 day that the dough has been rest you are ready to work with it. You can create basically anything that you imagination take you from. It dries outside in and it can take days to be totally dry and the finishing looks like porcelain with a soft look and feel to it.
Most of my work comes from various birthday party themes. Crafts is my passion and I hope that one day I'll be able to work solely with crafts. Inspiration comes from anywhere and mostly from cartoons and drawings.

Find her at:
www.etsy.com/shop/hands2design
http://www.hands2design.com/
http://hands2design.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-2-Design-Cold-Porcelain/190981757599977

Patricia Vincent

My name is Patricia Vincent and I’m working in Austria as an independent fashion designer. I was born in Bucharest, Romania and live in Vienna since 2002 where I’ve been studying fashion design and tailoring techniques. In 2006 after finishing my studies, I’ve decided to rent a small studio and first started to put in practice everything that I loved about designing and sewing, based on my scholar knowledge. Now, I’m creating unique or very limited series of clothing and handbags. I’m in love with my profession and all what comes with it. I dedicate my work most of my time as I design and sew everything by myself, trying to give the best to each piece and enjoy every small success.

My inspiration comes mostly from our past: world traditions, style 
approaches, classicism. So, I’m combining details the past, as well 
taking in consideration our present and future, the evolution of the 
women's body, desires and lifestyle. Vienna is a spring of great art, a 
place where the past is reflected and respected. Having relatively easy 
access to it, gives me the freedom to explore and be original.

Her links:

Website: http://www.patriciavincent.com/

Blog: http://patriciavincent.blogspot.com/ 

Jenny

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84472621/oyster-light-pink-pearl-fine-silver

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73588438/blue-topaz-sterling-silver-band-ring

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82816008/butterflies-pink-enamel-copper-stud?ref=v1_other_2

 My name is Trisevyeni but people always choose to call me Jenny..I have no clue why...I am from Greece and live in Patras.

Find her at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SilverLinesJewelry
https://www.facebook.com/silverlinesjewelry
http://silverlinesjewelry.blogspot.com/

Gentleman's Emporium

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74767822/spanish-morrocan-style-gold-tone-tie

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66350994/round-gold-tone-cufflinks-with-knights

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83440066/duck-head-gold-tone-tie-tack

My father is retired Navy and I can remember so vividly when he was not at sea, he was home with us and watching TV. I was forever exposed to the world of the Rat Pack, Carol Burnett and The Lucy Show, old Hollywood movies, The Ed Sullivan Show, TV shows like Get Smart ~

The way women and men dressed, to me was ...the way it should be. I find myself, now, looking at the way women and men dress and ask myself: 'What happened?" and I feel as if we just got lazy. Because it is easier to throw on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt and say 'yeah, it's ok. that's how everyone else is dressing'....but OH! A Lady in a dress, with pumps and hair done up right - NICE; and a man in a suit, tie, shiny shoes - NICE and SEXY!

One day my mother in law gave me an old jewely box. She said she would never do anything with the items in it. I opened that box and memories of yester-year flooded back and I did some on-line research and found out that because of sites like Etsy, with sellers promoting their vintage items and shows like Mad Men bringing the Style back in to the publics eye, it just felt right!

So I started my own Etsy Shop : GENTLEMANSEMPORIUM. I spend fun weekends at flea markets, second hand shops, estate sales, etc. and I spend weekdays on the computer doing research and I now feel that am doing my part to 'Bring THE REAL sexy back'.

Find her at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/GentlemansEmporium

Buy 1 get 1 free handmade accessories to go

Thinking of stuffing your Christmas stockers and wondering how to be frugal and creative at the same time? With all these options out there, I'm sure it's hard to decide. What will it be? I'm sure price is a top matter. So why don't you buy 2 items instead of one? I've made you a list with some of the items that are gorgeous, handmade in my own home and a great deal. Don't forget that all of Anna's handmade bags are 10% off and returning customers get an additional 10% off their order.
Now that's a killer deal, isn't it?

Katie Probert "Jesuisunemonstre"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/81758709/different-shades-of-grey-embroidered

http://www.etsy.com/listing/81758347/grape-hoop-la-crochet-scarf-free

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76947352/harvest-hoop-la-crochet-scarf-free

 

 

 

Hello my name is Katie, and I am from the UK, but in the winter time I live high up top the French Alpes.

I am a knitwear designer, and produce all my pieces myself, by hand. I like Sitting, Thinking, Making, Breaking, Re-creating, Travelling, Snowboarding, Photographing, Arts-and-Crafts-ing and Doing-it-Yourself-ing.

I am in love with fibre and yarn - a little too much perhaps! I am like a magpie for materials to knit with. I love the shiny sheen of bamboo; the lofty softness of quality wool; and the rich luxury of silk. Most of all I love handspun yarn - each skein is completely unique, like the yarn equivalent of the person who spun it, and it is a work of art in itself.

I'm inspired by a DIY attitude - Doing It Yourself. I believe in setting yourself impossible tasks and then turning them into a reality - last year my boyfriend and I completed our impossible task of converting a hanging Ford Transit van into a dream home on wheels, and moved to France in it. Now I know anything is possible!

I am a self-taught knitter and crocheter, and my current impossible task is setting up a one-woman Arts & Crafts business, in which I design and produce bespoke handmade scarves and accessories, which are available to buy in my shop. My blog Je suis une monstre is where I write about my love of all things Arts & Crafts, DIY and Handmade. You are welcome to come along and follow my adventures, missions, and endless to-do lists!

Links:
Blog: www.jesuisunemonstre.blogspot.com
Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/k13probot?ref=si_shop
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Je-Suis-Une-Monstre/222502324451256
Twitter: @lamonstre
Flikr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jesuisunemonstre/

Swoosh by Scrollwork "Handmade for the Rogue Romantic"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77587407/black-lace-skirt-shorts-pink-satin-slip

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73020149/orange-pink-slip-dress-handmade-tequila

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67311256/purple-phlox-pants-boho-harem-gypsy

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73342479/eco-bridal-lace-slip-dress-garden

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67375081/green-slip-dress-lingerie-daywear-lace

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75696292/black-skirt-red-roses-applique-lace

My name's Marie, which isn't the name I was born with, but the name I chose for myself when I naturalized as an American citizen two decades ago. I am Filipino by birth and live in California's Central Valley. I handsew wearable art from discarded and dismissed garments. My shop mission is "To banish cubicle mindset, flout conformity, feed the spirit with enchanting finds and move through life with panache." It's also my personal mission as I reinvent at midlife.

Bringing beauty to the surface is what inspires me. I am moved to capture and share moments of beauty via macro photography, my observational blog and the transformed and transformational clothing that encourages women to be sensual, scandalous, demure, or whatever facet of themselves they want to bring to the surface. Life's too short to settle for mediocre.

You can find me here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/scrollwork
http://scrollwork.blogspot.com/2011/01/autobiography-told-in-clothes-and.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrollwork/sets/72157624866433245/