Ever since I discovered Etsy, that shopping place for all things handmade, I’ve been dragged in hook line and sinker. If you can sew or craft then I guess some of the items sold are a piece of cake to make yourself and may even be cheaper.
But if you’re anything like me and can’t sew to save your life, then I shop at Etsy! My latest purchase was from HouseofJam.
Its a gadget case tailored for a pocket camera. It fits my Canon Ixus perfectly when I tried. However, I purchased it to hold my mobile phone! 
Its lightly padded and very well made of a sturdy cotton with a strap. What really caught my eye was the warm autumn colors used. I love autumn – its the best time of year! Of course I was born in Autumn so its no wonder I feel an affinity with it 
My card holder is from Etsy too – Gracie Designs. I loved the black and white contrast with the unexpected red heart. What I love best is the slightly surprised look when I pull out my card holder at stiff serious work functions. Hah! Take that you stuffy work people!
I’ll admit that due to the exchange rate of the RM-USD the items may not be all that cheap and we might even find similar items cheaper locally. Still, I’m not complaining that much coz I love what I’ve gotten so far and I love the sturdy materials used and the very good handiwork and one of a kind pieces I’ve picked up. Sometimes, money isn’t quite everything
Have you shopped on Etsy and if you have, what have you gotten from there?
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
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wow the card holder is one great idea! super cute! I am just using a boring leather one
Hi Nikki
LOL yeah I used to too but decided to go out of the ordinary. I love making people stare when I pull out mine
simple and nice and useful!!
Hi Akiki
Yup! And washable too!
Very nice, I like your taste !
but then, nvm the conversion rates, won’t shipping cost a bomb ?
Hi Aiyu
Surprisingly, shipping isn’t all that expensive for light cloth items like the stuff I’ve purchased. I’ve paid about $4 for the first item and $1 to $0.50 for each additional item and most Etsy sellers are good about refunding shipping if they overcharged even by $1! Its what makes it so much more fun to shop at Etsy
I love handmade pieces. I grew up in a house that sews, my mother and all my three sisters sew, and two of my brothers know how to too. So I grew up having homemade clothes, it was nice
Like you, I can’t sew for the life of me, so naturally I was drawn to Etsy. I bought pouches and totes bags so far. I just recently ordered cute stationary from Japan. For the shop names, you can check out the left panel of my blog, I’ve listed a bunch.
Hiya Innerchild
I try not to go to Etsy too often. Its too tempting! LOL… Thanks for your recs
Etsy has really pretty hand made stuff
except they’re expensive to post to Australia…pitty 
I too try not to venture into Etsy. They make my fingers itchy. Which is very very bad i must say. Love the first item. Pretty colours! Must check out the other seasons.
abby
Hi Abby
Thanks! Ya I must agree that Etsy makes my fingers itchy everytime so I make sure I convert and then think again! LOL
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July 20, 2009 at 9:59 am
Ah HAH! House of Jam! I saw that from Rouge Deluxe (I think), and the stuff are gorgeous. I was really tempted to get the iPhone holder for my iPod touch (and then realised I can actually knit something to hold it, so saved the money instead
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I LOVE Etsy. Handmade goodies seem so much prettier than mass-produced goods. I’ve bought a makeup pouch, a reusable bag, a wallet, and a few small items from Etsy. Love love love.
I’m planning to sell some stuff on Etsy as well. Will let you guys know when the time comes
Hiya Tine
Oho! Do let us know yeah? Will support if can
I love Etsy too and have been buying bags and other goodies too
I think I prefer it to eBay…
Hi Kittycat
I way prefer it to ebay! Less messy and the sellers are more sincere somehow.
i was absolutely way too addicted to etsy. LOVE that place… but just do not need to go there because i was buying way too much stuff….
yay, thanks so much for the feature!
Kelley
owner&designer
Gracie Designs