The Handicrafter

 Here are the top 10 picks for May 8, 2009. Love to surf the internet looking for new and unique handmade gift ideas? You are not alone. This list brings you only a small sampling of the wonderful handcrafted items available.

Take a look at these items found on Etsy.com and on a newcomer to the online marketplace - Fuzzy Blue Slippers (FuzzB.com). Shop (support these wonderful crafters). Remember, a lot of time, effort and love go into each handmade product, so if you can, please make the pledge to buy handmade today and bring home a truly special purchase.

• 1. Puff Cover Fresheners Pattern Retired $3.99
• 2. 5 mini crochet Butterfly Applique $2.50
• 3. Miniature Vintage Sewing Patterns—assortment of 5 $3.00
• 4. Miniature FULLY Stocked 60-Piece Crafter’s Hutch $48.00
• 5. Sleeping Bag Zebra for 18 ” doll like the American Girl $9.99
• 6. Watercolour ACEO $12.50 Daffodil
• 7. Pen & Ink / Digital / Hand Tinted Watercolour ACEO $10.00
• 8. Yorkie Greeting Card $9.00
• 9. Fair Trade & Handmade Medium Leather Stoned Journal $30.19 (approx)
• 10. Handmade Dolls and miniatures on Etsy $5.00

If you would like your shop to be considered for a future week’s top ten simply leave a comment on this post telling me which of this article’s top ten is your favourite.

Keep on crafting and have a great week!

Here are the top 10 picks for May 1, 2009. Love to surf the internet looking for new and unique handmade gift ideas? You are not alone. This list brings you only a small sampling of the wonderful handcrafted items available.   This time I bring you products found on Etsy.com and on a newcomer to the online marketplace - Fuzzy Blue Slippers (FuzzB.com). Go look. Enjoy! Shop (support these wonderful crafters). Remember, a lot of time, effort and love go into each handmade product, so if you can, please make the pledge to buy handmade today and bring home a truly special purchase.

 1.     Handmade Jewelry on Etsy - Bird of Paradise Brooch - by houseofhsueh 

2.     Adopt a Wedge :: We Are Wedges - Satisfying Your Wedge-Related Needs Since 2008

3.     Oliver Fairy Doogle BFS Shopping Mall (FuzzB)

4.     UNIQUE LAVENDER COOKIES GREETING CARD SET WITH A RECIPE CARD - GIFT CARDS AND ORGANIC LAVENDER FOR COOKIES BFS Shopping Mall

5.     8X10 GICLEE PRINT DRIFTING AWAY BY RENEE - BFS Shopping Mall 

6.     Pink Mermaid Fairy Primitive 11″ Sherri Baldy  BFS Shopping Mall 

7.     Simple Beauty - BFS Shopping Mall

8.     OOAK Designer Necklace Artist Caron Vinson Designed By Sherri Baldy  - BFS Shopping Mall

9.     4X6 GLOSSY PRINT VALENTINE MERMAID WITH TULIPS BY RENEE  - BFS Shopping Mall

10.  Fantasy Fabric Block “Pearl Princess” Selina Fenech 8 x 10 - BFS Shopping Mall   If you would like your shop to be considered for a future week’s top ten simply leave a comment on this post telling me which of this article’s top ten is your favourite. Keep on crafting and have a great week!

Here are this week’s top ten picks for buying handmade. I love to browse the internet, especially Etsy.com and Artfire.com hunting for the unique, the special, or the beautiful hand crafted piece of art or design.  I look the kind of item I might be if I had that certain someone on my list.  Remember, a lot of time, effort and love go into each handmade product. Please make the pledge to buy handmade today and bring home a truly special purchase.  This week’s picks are from independent shops as well as shops on Etsy.com.

 1.      Apple of Daddies Eye - The Children’s Jewellery Company  

2.     Etsy :: MountainsideCrochet :: Sandy, the Snow Bunny 3.     Etsy :: AliBaliJewellery :: Silver Flower Love Heart Necklace 

4.     Etsy :: DimpleBijou :: Crystal Heart for Your Valentine 

5.     Etsy :: Alterity :: Ebony Elegance Vintage Black Glass Button Lace Choker  

6.     Etsy :: TheHouseOfMouse :: NEW - Hamiko the Geisha Mouse

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7.     Etsy :: FromJapanWithLove :: Japanese Rubber Stamp Set-Fruit Cake Stamp

8.      Etsy :: buckster :: CUSTOM ORDERS ONLY - Red Crochet Vest 

9.     Etsy :: DebiBirkinDesigns :: Sleepy Baby Bunting Bunny Rabbit Pattern

10.  Etsy :: DebiBirkinDesigns :: Tabith in Cats Pyjamas Pattern  If you would like your shop to be considered for a future week’s top ten simply leave a comment on this post telling me which of this week’s top ten is your favourite. Keep on crafting and have a great week!

Here The Magickal Ewe’s top ten handcrafted items picked for February 6, 2009.  This week’s picks are chosen from shops on Etsy.com,  Artfire.com, and ShopHandmade.com. Please help support these wonderful handicrafters.

Scrumpdillyiscious!

Etsy :: gunsnmedals2147 :: Cupcake Natural Soaps

The eyes caught me.

Huggable Double Fun Doll - Pixie the Princess-TWO SIDED, with dress and attached embelishments - - Art Fire Buy Handmade Sell Handmade Your Handmade Interactive Artisan Marketplace

I love these.

Etsy :: CapeCodConsignments :: Adorable Child’s Bunny Hat Newborn size Hat ONLY

This is so beautiful!

Etsy :: razzamataz :: 6 Piece Blue Varigated Baby Set - 0 to 3 months

Off into the wild blue yonder!

Etsy :: OffTheHookHats :: 6-12 months Sweet Baby Aviator Hat - Royal Blue

Lovely

Etsy :: NorthAutumnCrafts :: Lilac Floral Crocheted Necklace and Earring Set

Think of spring - delightfully valentine’s.

Etsy :: cobblerscabin :: American Girl Sweater Dress Set

I know 3 little puppies that could use one of these …

Etsy :: codyscreations :: The Doggy Bag Kit - Personalized

These are too, too adorable!

Etsy :: SouZouCreations :: Kawaii Cute Japanese Ring-Toothbrushes And A Cup

Etsy :: ToothFairyMiniature :: Dollhouse Miniature Fresh Baked Pot-Bread

Remember, if you would like your shop to be considered for a future week’s top ten draw simply leave a comment on this post about any one of this week’s top ten.  Do I look at all your shops? You bet I do! I love browsing through handcrafters’ shops so not only do I look at your shop once, I go back and back and back yet again.

Keep on crafting and have a great week! And don’t forget - BUY HANDMADE!!!

Here are The Magickal Ewe’s top ten handcrafted items picked for January 23, 2009.  This week’s picks are chosen from shops on Etsy.com,  Artfire.com, and ShopHandmade.com. Please help support these wonderful handicrafters.

I came across this pattern one day several weeks ago when I was reading one of my favourite blog authors - http://yummydown.com/rattitude/. I can honestly say I’ve never seen anything like this pattern - NEVER!

Etsy :: CraftyHedgehog :: Lab Rat PDF knitting pattern

Recycle, Reuse, Real Cool

Shop Handmade: - Recycled Can Bracelet-Diet Pepsi

I love these.

Finger Puppet~Land of Nob~Kid Tested~Kid Strong - - Art Fire Buy Handmade Sell Handmade Your Handmade Interactive Artisan Marketplace

This is so beautiful!

BLACK FOREST - - Art Fire Buy Handmade Sell Handmade Your Handmade Interactive Artisan Marketplace

This is a very soothing item.

Etsy :: walkinthewoodsllc :: Jasper Spirit Cord

I so adore blue and silver.

Crystal blue stretchy bracelet - - Art Fire Buy Handmade Sell Handmade Your Handmade Interactive Artisan Marketplace

Think of spring - delightfully pink.

Etsy :: tredlightphotographs :: Pink Powderpuff on a stick - A Photograph by TredlightPhotographs - Free Shipping - New concepts in art photography

This item is unique to say the least.

One Little Monkey Jumping on the Bed - Adjustable Ring - - Art Fire Buy Handmade Sell Handmade Your Handmade Interactive Artisan Marketplace

I have a thing for fairies.

Etsy :: DeliciousCrochet :: Little Fairy - Amigurumi Pattern

My mother, daughter and I took doll making classes together. For a while we dreamed of opening up The Doll’s Tea Room, a place to serve up a cuppa rosie and boutique for dolls. Sadly the ‘Queen of Tea Biskets’ is no longer with us but the dream lingers on. Oh how Mom would have loved this charming tea set.  Go look!

Etsy :: DeliciousCrochet :: Tea Set - Amigurumi Pattern

Remember, if you would like your shop to be considered for a future week’s top ten draw simply leave a comment on this post about any one of this week’s top ten.  Do I look at all your shops? You bet I do! I love browsing through handcrafters’ shops so not only do I look at your shop once, I go back and back and back yet again.

Keep on crafting and have a great week! And don’t forget - BUY HANDMADE!!!

The Magickal Ewe is the legal name of Maureen’s handmade company. Visit her shop Impawsible To Resist or The Magickal Ewe or Impawsible to Resist on Shop Handmade.

Here are The Magickal Ewe’s top ten handcrafted items picked for January 16, 2009.  This week’s picks are chosen from shops on Etsy.com, on Artfire.com and an indepdent. 

I know Hallowe’en is long past but this little guy is just too adorable to pass by. I especially admire the detailing. 

Little Pumpkin Man Polymer Clay Shirt Purse Pin $2.00 (Art Fire Item# 35810)  

This pantry would make a terrific addition to any doll house display. In fact, I know several adult miniaturists in town who would love to add this to their collection. So don’t think miniatures or doll houses are just for kids! I love going to the miniature show each year and see what the group has been up to. They create themed vignettes. The variety is endless. And this pantry would be perfect in a bakery store display or an old country kitchen. 

Etsy :: SouthamptonCreations :: NEW UNIQUE HAND PAINTED MINIATURE PANTRY 

This next pick comes from an internet, blog store.  You’ve heard of amigurumi? Well, let me introduce you to flowerumis! Not going to tell you which one is my favourite. You have to choose yourself! 

Craftybegonia: Special Introductory Event: Craftybegonia’s Flowerumis 

This next item is tres chic! Just what the pup next door needs to catch his ladies’ eye for Valentine’s Day.  Since this  is a family rated blog I don’t think I can show you the items that really caught my eye from these two shops but I can recommend that all you adults out there go take a look, especially  at the chocolates section! Enough said. 

Etsy :: ConstantGalore :: SALE- DOG mobius scarf Small Medium size in Holy Guacamole

Body balm good enough to eat! Chocolate!!! 

Etsy :: soaprehab :: Chocoholic Body Balm–Vegan 

I so want grandkids, and I want them now! Go check this out. 

Etsy:: MaineLeeCrochet:: Baby cowboy cowgirl booties 

This is a spiritually beautiful print. 

Etsy :: walkinthewoodsllc :: Serpent Goddess - ACEO 

Monsters under the pillow? Mmmmh…. 

Etsy :: cbartworks :: Lavender Monsters 

Are you lonesome tonight? Ahh, the king lives… 

Etsy :: BarkerBell :: Elvis Presley Jailhouse Rock Cutout Image Earrings 

Paradise and beyond – 6 cups of it! 

Etsy :: ParadisePotpourri :: Luxury Size - Sensational Soothing Bath Tea 6 CUPS - includes 4 reuseable sachets 

If you would like your shop to be considered for a future week’s top ten draw simply leave a comment on this post about any one of this week’s top ten. Do I look at all your shops? You bet I do! I love browsing through handcrafters’ shops so not only do I look at your shop once, I go back and back and back yet again.  Keep on crafting and have a great week! And don’t forget – BUY HANDMADE!!! 

Here The Magickal Ewe’s top ten picks this week for buying handmade. No items sold last week but 3 of the items posted on week number 1 sold. Fantastic!  

Pease make the pledge to buy handmade today and bring home a truly special purchase. 

This week’s picks are from shops at Artfire.com and at Etsy.com 

Etsy :: 365Letters :: Can’t Wait for Spring Envelopes - Set of 5 - Recycled Magazine Pages 

Etsy :: craftychick101 :: Trendy Accessories That Won’t Go Out Of Style 

Artfire: Sartavia Creations - WHIMSICAL POLYMER CLAY CUPCAKE CHARMS SET 

Artfire:  Liberty Doll - Valentine’s Dress Made To Fit Barbie  

Artfire: Creative Jen V - WITCHY TOTE/PURSE 

Etsy :: Pinkap :: Red Face Choker 

Artfire: A & M Accessories - Mini Skully Incognito 

Artfire: Chronic Yarner - Baby Earflap Hat 

Etsy :: MNHPhotography :: Chickadee - 4×6 Print 

Etsy :: beadsandblooms :: Sweet Heart Pendant Ribbon Necklace 

If you would like your shop to be considered for a future week’s top ten draw simply leave a comment on this post about any one of this week’s top ten. 

Here are this week’s top ten picks for buying handmade.Congratulations to those who made the list. There were so many great items to choose from. Three of the items on last weeks’ list sold. Fantastic!

Remember, a lot of time, effort and love go into each handmade product. Please make the pledge to buy handmade today and bring home a truly special purchase. All of this week’s picks are from shops at Etsy.com.

1.     Valentine Sale Special XOXO Bear Pillow

2.     Candle and Bath Set, FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH fragrance

3.     Flirtation Crazy Patch Journal

4.     Bracelet Razzle Dazzle Swarovski Cuff

5.      Pink Magnolia Blooms Glossy 8 x 10

6.     Three Sisters Three Treasures

7.     Lavender and Vanilla soap

8.      Teh Cute

9.     3 Pack Baby Buggy Onesies or Toddler T-shirts

10.    Frisky Kitten Original Oil Painting

If you would like your shop to be considered for a future week’s top ten simply leave a comment on this post telling me which of this week’s top ten is your favourite. Keep on crafting and have a great week!

Here is this week’s top ten picks for buying handmade. This week all ten items are either crocheted or a pattern to crochet. All items were selected from various shops at Etsy.com.

Big Sister Little Sister Hats

Eggplant and Lavender Crocheted Scoofie (sold )

Santa Tux and his Elves - Amigurumi Pattern

White Button Up Hoodie

Custom Crochet Cloche COUNTRY GIRL Embroidered on the Brim Matches Pink Brown John Deere Krissys Wonders

Save a Bag Plarn Bracelet

Icicle - Fuzzy Amigurumi Seal

Rad Purple Rainbow Crocheted Bear Ears Ear Warmer Headband

Frog Hat (Infant, Toddler, Child,Adult size)

Grandpa - Amigurumi Pattern  (sold)

If you would like your shop to be considered for a future week’s top ten simply leave a comment on this post telling me which of this week’s top ten is your favourite.

Keep on crafting and have a great week!