Joy the Baker

Whole Lotta Etsy

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I made you Sweet Potato Cookies with leftover mashed sweet potato my Dad’s infamous pie.  I mixed up the dough.  I portioned out little walnut size balls.  I popped them on the baking sheet and into the oven.  Then I sat down and made a terrible mistake.  Good things did not happen.  Not as good as these awesome cards from The Beautiful Project. 

See… I started browsing Etsy.  

Thirty minutes later my Sweet Potato Cookies were sad little creatures.  They were hard enough to pack into a canon and use as a weapon to storm some unsuspecting village… if I were in to that sort of thing.  

Truth is… I didn’t really want cookies.  I really wanted to shop.  

Instead of cookies, I bring you Etsy.  Cute.  Handmade.  Precious.  All from happy crafters.  I’m shopping all Etsy this holiday.  I like knowing that people as kooky as me are making me cool things.  Also,  it’s impressively cheap.  Also, I think my neighbor is cooking fish sticks for dinner.  On Thanksgiving!?  Very distracting.  

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Look at this photo from Meganlee.  It’s so simple and  gorgeous.  Want.  Maybe a picture like this will be just the inspiration I need to write that dang cookbook. Yes.  I think this will do the trick.

Now excuse me while I try to do something about this fish stick smell.

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These hand-cast, porcelain replica milk bottles are beautiful.  Pretty and functional and dishwasher safe, making my world a better place.  

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I don’t wear a tremendous amount of jewelry, but I love pieces that are simple, colorful and fun.  DaisyChains, I like what you’ve got going on.  

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Handmade stuffed lady skunk with a scarf and purple ears… how have I lived without you for so long.  Pupa.  I love it.  

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Yes.  I’m a sucker for pretty food photos.  Honey and Jam photos are so calming and serene… a lovely contrast to the chaos that is usually consuming my kitchen.  High five.  

These are just a few of my favorite Etsy spots.  What’s your favorite find on Etsy? Feel free to leave a big fat link in the comment section.  I want to see what kind of Etsy gems you’re hiding up your sleeve ?

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  2. Loulou

    Etsy is awesome!!!

    What can’t you find there?

    All of my clothes have been from Etsy lately. I don’t like mass produced stuff so Etsy is great. The people there are all so talented and you feel extra special knowing that the clothes were tailored just for you.

    It’s so addictive…

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  5. Nicole

    Sorry about your cookies, Joy, but I can imagine it all happening while browsing Etsy. I just did some Christmas shipping on Etsy and boy is it a great thing. Handmade, unique and no shopping crowds, perfect!! Love Honey and Jam’s photos, too!

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  8. Peggy

    Well thank-you Joy. I’ve done a fair bit of my Christmas shopping and not much else this weekend. I can’t seem to leave the esty site and my favourites section is full to the brim.

    I now need to figure out how to get my husband to stumble on that favourites section so I might finally get a gift this year that doesn’t conjure up the “it’s the thought that counts” sentiment ;o)

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  15. candybeans

    well, you sold me, joy–i scooted over to etsy and just about bought out the cards in the store of the first seller listed. A card that says “good things will happen” with all sorts of cheery colors? what a perfect way to cheer up a discouraged friend. i think i’ll be back to etsy soon for some more christmas presents.

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  16. Avril

    Thanks for the etsy links. I purchased…..and I purchased and wasted/indulged the whole day and got lots of shopping done!
    Also voted for you on the Blog Awards….

    Thanks!

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  19. Rebecca Sander

    Thank you for including my necklace in your post!! Because of your generosity a customer has already found/purchased a necklace from me. Big happy Etsy thank you squeezies to you!

    Beck/Daisy Chains ;o)

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  23. Colleen

    etsy is awesome! I’ve been looking at buttons (the angry robot) will most likely get my business for making fun buttons for my sister’s bachelorette. Etsy is awesome for inexpensive gifts/favors/invites :) love it!!

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  26. Julie Anne Rhodes

    I’m a huge fan of your blog! Your food photos rock (so much so that I mentioned you in my blog entry this week), and I love that you have no qualms in admitting when a recipe goes wrong… it happens to ALL of us! Hope Santa brings you the typewriter, and me your cookbook when it comes out.

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  29. Dani

    PLEASE will you write a cookbook next year? But only if you want to become rich and famous, I suppose. :D

    I love dressingOnTheSide at Etsy. Donna, the proprietor, was extremely helpful when I ordered a “Cupcakes are Cool” t-shirt for my (adult) daughter, and I received my order in less than 48 hours. The quality of the shirt is excellent, even nicer than the photo shows. Most importantly, my daughter loves it! She gets compliments every time she wears it. Find them at:

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/dressingOnTheSide

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  33. Kel

    I have spent a good part of today on etsy! At least I will have a lot of Christmas gifts purchased to show for it!

    I also sent a few links to my BF to give him some ideas!

    Yes. You. Need. To. Write.

    Cookbook.
    Any book.

    Please!

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  34. Erin

    So excited to see you highlight Etsy. I encourage everyone to check it out. I am a dedicated seller (seamstresserin.etsy.com) and buyer (bought all of my Christmas gifts on Etsy this year). I’m proud to be an artist and even more excited to have an easy way to support other artists.
    Hearts -Erin

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  40. Shushmi

    I love etsy I am figuring out if I can get things delivered to the UK tho and how payment would work with the whole $/£ thing! There are some really pretty handmade earrings and hair pieces on there! sigh!

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  41. Emily

    I’m crafting all of my gifts this year or shopping for them on Etsy as well. I love the idea of supporting crafters and small businesses. Besides…does Aunt Erma really need another ugly sweater?!

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  48. Alicen

    I read a blog every day called Everybody Likes Sandwiches. It is written by the crafter of The Beautiful Project. You should check her out :)

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  59. Terresa Wellborn

    I think I typed on something like that in high school and then college. No, wait, my college type writer actually plugged in.

    Pass the fish sticks and a serving of Etsy (it is craftily addicting!!).

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  60. Myrnie

    How about my poor neglected etsy shop? I’ve left it alone for most of 2009, after the birth of my daughter. I’m feeling the need for creating though, and hope to get it up and running again next week! :)

    I adore etsy. Have you tried the color browsing? It’s totally addictive :)

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