Etsy News: Etsy and HGTV Announce Partnership

by Laura Kuhlmann on 11/02/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

In today’s Etsy Finds email, Etsy announced that they have partnered with HGTV:
Etsy is pleased to announce our partnership with HGTV, the destination for home and garden do-it-yourselfers and design inspiration. Checkout Etsy sellers featured by HGTV for holiday gift-giving and DIY ideas by going to their Handmade Holidays hub. …

Photography Spark – Autumn Shades

by Naomi Morgan on 10/26/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

I find great joy experiencing the season of Fall, from the trees changing the colors of their leaves to the drop in temperatures that some of us face towards the onset of Winter.  It’s is actually my favorite season because it reminds me of feeling grounded and settled in myself. …

Etsy Finds: Fight the Blahs with a Handmade Spa Day

by Lauren Soponis on 10/24/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

With the coming of Autumn and Winter, some of us can’t help but get the cold weather blahs.  There’s no better way to fight off these feelings than pampering yourself.  A great, budget friendly pick-me-up is treating yourself to an at home spa day.

A Day At the Spa Whipped Soap …

Relax, Unwind, and Recharge Your Mind: Week in Review, October 23rd

by Laura Kuhlmann on 10/23/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Knit Scarf with Felt Flower Brooch | $45 | All Made With Love

Here’s a recap of the “sparks” generated on our blog this week.
Recharge your mind while you relax and unwind!

Last Saturday
How To Download “Currently for Sale” Etsy Listings (Amber shows you how)
Weekly Mini Dose of By Hand Giveaways …

Eco-Spark: Old Jewels to New (with a bit of inspiration!)

by Pepe Newton on 10/18/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

I just simply adore the gorgeous enamel costume jewelry produced from the 1920’s to 1960’s, and it seems there are a lot of ‘Etsians’ out there that feel the same way. There are many jewelry designers on Etsy who take the old and make it new with a nod to …

Retro Kitchen: Salt and Pepper Shakers

by Laura Kuhlmann on 10/16/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Last month, I wrote a little mini-series showing off some “retro kitchen” finds on Etsy. (The links to each previous post appear at the bottom of this post.) Today I thought I’d revisit this decorating style with unique vintage salt and pepper shakers. You can find expensive vintage shakers coveted …

Relax, Unwind, and Recharge Your Mind: Week in Review, October 16th

by Laura Kuhlmann on 10/16/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Nice Hands Household Gloves (latex-free) | $14.50 | SwankyPlace

Here’s a recap of the “sparks” generated on our blog this week.
Recharge your mind while you relax and unwind!

Handmade Spark Design Studio
First up – however – are some posts about our newest upcoming feature – which we’re very excited about – …

A Handmade Celebration of Fall on Etsy

by Shelley McElhiney on 10/14/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Fall can be one of the most beautiful times of year, leaves are changing color & falling from the trees in gorgeous swirls of activity. It’s getting cooler, so we can come outside without fear of sunburn or heatstroke, but not so cold that we’re in danger of frostbite, perfect …