Etsy Addict

posted: Thursday, 12 July 2007

Ok- am I the only person completely addicted to Etsy? Surely I can't be?!?!

If you're looking for high-quality, hand-made beautiful items; it doesn't get better than this site! None of your quick-sale, lowest bid gets the items stuff- instead pages and pages of beautiful, covetable pieces.

I first discovered Etsy two years ago when I was looking for a present for someone. But it took a few months until I took the plunge and bought my first item- a set of Amigurumi (my other not so secret addiction) patterns.

Since then I've bought a painting and now this week some Amigurumi kits. Of course I have lots of favourite sellers who I keep an eye on- but surely the best has to be Natty Jewels. I can't get enough of those lovely Stokie jewellery makers!

I have become colour obsessed this week- my herringbone bracelet last week has set me off! I started work tonight on a new bead embroidery cuff bracelet, which is what's pictured. No size 15s for me though- bigger beads, sequins and shisha mirrors all the way!

I want to get this one finished and crack on with the next one- but of course my herringbone piece has sparked off more than a colour theme.. it re-ignited my love for this stitch and I went back through all my note books and samples and think I have come up with the way to bead something I actually started 3 years ago.. check back soon to see how I'm getting on!