A little bit of etsy goodness
Last Christmas I decided to make EVERYONE’s gift. I think that I managed it – but honestly, what WAS I thinking? I nearly went insane with the pressure. I’ve learned my lesson (which is, don’t set yourself ridiculous targets with ridiculous deadlines) and this year I plan on doing a lot of Christmas shopping online via etsy. But before I purchase gifts for friends, I decided to get a few little things for myself from some of my online friends!
This lovely little parcel came all the way from Japan from Melanie at Kimono Reincarnate. How cute is that little ribbon it’s all tied up with!
Melanie even included a few extra pieces of fabric for me and some lovely hairclips. Thanks so much!
From the always hilarious Jodie over at Ric Rac, this fantastic little birdcage kit. I can’t wait to make it up – maybe even today!
This gorgeous sunnyboy pouch and needlebooks are from the multi-talented Michelle, also known as Quiltingmick. Beautifully constructed, in great fabrics. And a girl needs a needlebook with every crochet project-in-progress, doesn’t she?
Clever Stacey from Sheep’s Clothing made these precious hairclips from vintage buttons. One set is destined for Clare, and the others have gone into my present stash. They are extremely well made, and look so pretty!
Thanks so much these talented craftsters! And to any relatives who may be reading – guess where your pressies will come from this year? I’m outsourcing to etsy!
Aw, bless you! And stalky stuff coming up – I too bought fabric from Melanie, and a bidcage kit from Jodie! Whooooooooooo *spooky hands*
Oo! I’ve bought two of those sunnybys as well! So that is my sister and mother sorted 🙂
I did a *lot* of my Christmas gift shopping via etsy two years ago, when N was little. It was a *lifesaver*. Last year we made a lot more, this year, who knows…
Hmmm. Accidentally left a comment under my WordPress pseudonym. Seems to have gone (possibly to be moderated?) Anyway, it was me! Thanks for the links in this post – more fun etsy-ness to explore.
thanks for the links – those Etsy finds are fantastic.
Great finds! And great idea doing your Christmas shopping through Etsy. 🙂
I was SO in awe of your Xmas handmade gift bonanza last year…. You were a pressie-machine!!! So glad you’re cutting yourself some slack this year, and yet still giving HANDMADE. What a crafty trouper!!
Oh, and that Melanie…. she’s a gem, isn’t she? Those goodies look too good to unwrap!!
I have the same idea! The things I can’t/don’t have time to make will come from etsy. I love the idea of supporting other people who make stuff this holiday season.
This will be the first Christmas I have known about Etsy, and I will definitely be using it for gifts! I will go nuts if I try to make them all myself 🙂
Gorgeous things !! Can I be an online friend? No really, a totally excellent idea shopping for Christmas at Etsy, and . . . . no need to leave the house and face the Christmas rush ! Win/win !