Coffeeandclutch on Etsy

Her photos could do with some lighting editing, but her designs are solid. Coffeeandclutch makes bags and "the original coffee and clutch" - a coffee cuff and mini card case (I lightened the first image a bit) :

Here is a clutch wallet:

And an "oooh, I want!" clutch organizer:

A very handy item and pretty, too, click on the image to see the rest of the photos, because you will want to look inside that one.

Mandie

CreatedByClare on Etsy

Stuck on paper today, but these are sweet. Cards...CreatedByClare.




All her cards are hand painted originals, painted on 300gsm watercolour paper. Envelopes are included.

Mandie

Fullyhooked on Etsy

Recently some wooden earrings caught my eye on Etsy and the main reason I chose not to feature the seller on the blog, was because I couldn't figure out how the earrings worked! Maybe someone could explain it to me in the comments? Seems I'm still stuck on wood, though, because I found a new pair by fullyhooked and I think I could figure these out:

I really like the snaky effect of the hanging hearts. Here is a pretty, shiny shell necklace:


And another pair of earrings:


These items are not representative of Fullyhooked's shop, I just chose earthy, natural looking pieces for this post. She currently has 37 listings, so go have a look at the rest of her items and see if anything tickles your fancy.

Mandie

Cloud9dsign on Etsy

We've established that I'm a fan of cute, but I'm also a fan of squishy. Winter is on its way here in South Africa, so I'm starting to think about hot chocolate, warm blankets, fuzzy slippers and all sorts of cozy things. What I really like about Cloud9dsign's items is that they are cozy things with cute faces. Cute and cozy, can't beat that:

That's Mike, the travel pal. He doubles up as a travel pillow, as does Oliver:

Levi, made from denim, has a pocket smile! You can put things in his smiling mouth.

Wonky eyes, sticky-out tongues...I can't resist.

Mandie

MirkaDesign on Etsy

Mirka Kalmanova designs all her own patterns, then creates her items with beautiful fabrics. Look at the great fabric on this foam padded laptop sleeve:


Here is an unusual bag to carry over your arm (great dress, too) :

She also makes covers for books and will create a custom cover according to your specifications.

It all looks so fresh!

Mandie

HeartHomes on Etsy

When I was much younger, I had a ceramic tile ornament depicting something pretty. I can't for the life of me remember what it was, but when I saw this tile, it reminded me of my own little tile. It's by HeartHomes aka Beth S. Macre:

It stirs up only good memories, so I am happy to include it in our finds. That tree looks so familiar...

These next "heart homes" really stole my heart. Love the colour, love the hearts, the doors, the chimneys, why am I even sharing this? I want them!


They're made of clay, are kiln-fired and painted. Beth has a few other items in her shop and I for one will definitely be checking in to see what she's up to.

Mandie

Bunnygo on Etsy

First of all, his shop is called "BUNNYGO". Secondly, it has an intergalactic space whale in stock. Frankly, there was no way I was not going to blog about this guy (who has a blog here, by the way). Since I still appear to be stuck on "cute", let's just say it's a theme and get on with it. Intergalactic Space Whale aka Pure Awesome! (Print of original digital illustration)

He also does vinyl decals, which you can stick on walls, cars or notebooks or whatever else takes your fancy (except furry things, I suppose). Here is his Snowboard Girl decal:


And "Cute White Orchid Girl" (very, very cute): Adorable, I can't wait to see what else he's going to come up with.

Mandie

Accessorius on Etsy

When Daneel saw Accessorius' Medusa necklace, he looked dubious. He thinks it's a bit much. I think it's great! Also, it's from Finland, so it's a practical winter accessory. He walks around in short-sleeved t-shirts for most of the year, what does he know?


Daneel also thinks this next piece "looks like a net", to which I replied "Yes. With algae." Which is what the artist intended, as per her description: "Underwater life inspires this unusual necklace. Black cord holds a net in blue, green and purplish shades suggesting algae." I really like the colours.


Here is a playful take on what we stare at unwittingly for most of the day, either on tv or monitors. The RGB bracelet:


She has 22 unique items for sale, and is featuring a three-part series, which I have mentioned here, the MEDUSA, NATURA and RGB ranges. Very interesting (and pretty) pieces.

Mandie

Studiopetite on Etsy

Studiopetite. Her moons are made of cheese. That's awesome. Original mixed media on paper:


According to her profile, she is a self-taught artist living in New York. Her prints and greeting cards are created from original art made by her. This is a print from an original watercolour, signed on the back:


Her whimsical pieces motivated me to overlook my own starkly modern tastes and to add a little bit of fanciful fun to the blog. Here is one of her greetings cards:


I like her style.

Mandie

Ifthebowfits on Etsy

I seem to be in a very girly mood today, because everything that appeals to me right now is cute. Like these clippies by ifthebowfits:




These clips are for children, handmade by ifthebowfits, from felt, ribbon and clips, in a smoke free environment. Items ship from Bethlehem, Georgia, US. Go order some, because they're cute!

Mandie

Kokonille on Etsy

Kokonille creates very professional looking craft items. While browsing her store and considering whether to share it on the blog, I saw this cosmetic case, which convinced me that her shop was worth promoting:


This is what it looks like when opened:


How cute is that? I just love the colour. It fastens with matching red velcro, which is why I described her products as "professional looking". Clearly she has an eye for detail. She also makes keychains, like this one:


Not to mention her adorable little handbags!


I've picked several red items from her store, but she has 28 items in a variety of colours for sale. Check out her store for a cuteness overload from Germany.

Mandie

It's like the Treasury, without the waiting period.

When Daneel and I opened our Etsy shop during a holiday, we thought we would be able to craft and upload a new item every week. At least. Turns out university students are required to actually *do stuff* like assignments and essays, so creating new craft items moved down a couple of spaces on our list of to-do's.

Yet one has to generate traffic and so I have been Twittering and logging into Etsy daily. Lacking new craft items of our own to refer others to, I have been linking to Etsy products that I found through the Pounce feature, to give other new Etsians some exposure. Then it dawned on me that I could combine my Etsy finds with a blog, leading to more exposure for everyone. So this is it, a showcase of Etsy finds that we think are worth a look.

Enjoy, point, laugh, comment, maybe buy something.

Mandie