There are so many fabulous and inspiring quotes on Etsy!  I always enjoy a little touch of inspiration to encourage me to grow my business, be a better person, or just learn to relax a bit more.  Who doesn’t need that??

Decorating your home with inspirational art or carrying around an inspiring tote bag can’t be a bad thing, right!?

Here’s a bit of inspiration from a few creative shops on Etsy…

{Expect Great Things – The Love Shop}

{Breathe In – Handmade and Craft}

{With All My Heart – Emily Rooney Designs}

{Color Outside the Lines – Sharon}

{Lulu Bug Jewelry – Be the Change Necklace}

{Today I Will Choose Joy – Print Design Studio}

{Make Your Mark – Jay M}

Etsy has a lot to offer and shopping from home is awesome!

Do you have a favorite inspiring quote?  I love anything that makes me feel a little lighter!

Have a fabulous day!

~Kim

It’s time to party!  We just had a graduation party around here and I was thrilled with all the cool printables and decorations that made my life a little easier.

I always love the idea of making everything myself, but there are times when you have to mix it up a bit.  Some of these ideas can really save you money.  You won’t have to go out and buy a ton of supplies and maybe you’ll maintain your sanity…to a degree.

I’ve gathered a few ideas from Etsy {shopper’s paradise}…

{Graduation Party Chalkboards – Shugabee Lane}

{Graduation Hershey Kiss Printables – Lisa Marie Design}

{Graduation Party Banner Printable – Design Dyer}

{Graduation Wall Print – RawArtLetterPress}

{Graduation Party Garland – Created Blissfully}

{Graduation Party Invitations – Artsy Lydia}

{Graduation Girl Cake Topper – Sugar and Stripes Co.}

{Personalized Water Bottle Wrap – Owl Always Love U Prints}

{Picture Your Future Collection – Piggy Bank Parties}

{Graduation Edible Cupcake Toppers – Three Monkeys Cakery}

{Party Straws – My Little Otter}

I hope you find that this leads you down the path of saving a little time and throwing a bash to remember! 

Still looking to create a little something?  Here are some posts that might help you out…

• 25 Handmade Graduation Gifts – DIY Tutorials
• 101 Handmade Gifts for Men
• 101 Handmade Gifts for Her

Have you ever bought party supplies on Etsy?  I’d love to hear about them in the comments!

~Kim

I can seriously shop on Etsy!  I could buy a few things a day if I had an unlimited budget…what a dream!  I am not only an Etsy seller, but I’ve been an Etsy shopper for years and I treasure each purchase I’ve made.

There’s something about buying a vintage item that has a story behind it, or a handmade purse when you’ve talked to the maker.  It’s hard to even compare these amazing Etsy products to those bought at a store.

Each time you buy something on Etsy you know who you are supporting, and most of those people are a lot like you and me.  I love that!

I’ve gathered a few lovely Etsy finds to share with you today…

{Mini Tabletop Café Chalkboard Sign -  Cottage in the Oaks}

{Boutique Flower Head Band – Miss Ruby Sue}

{Pincushion Ring – Thimbleful}

{Eco-Friendly Large Cloth Napkins – JAQs Studio}

{Red Dangle Earrings – Sigalit Alcalai}

{Party Purses {set of 5} – Mama Bleu Designs}

{Spring Necklace – Lauren Blythe Designs }

Do you have a favorite??

Have you bought anything on Etsy lately?

I’d love to hear about it!!!

~Kim

Win a tote bag of your choice!

We are looking forward to a little time at the beach around here and have whipped up a whole line of beachy and nautical tote bags to welcome the warm weather!

These tote bags are the perfect size to take your towel and a book or two to the beach. You can also buy them in bundles and we’ll customize them for your next party or retreat. 

Take a look at some of these fun designs…

Lobsters…they make me start dreaming of Maine and Lobster Bisque.  Ha!  It’s always about the food around here. 

Seahorses have always been one of my favorites!  These would be beautiful for a beach wedding tote or to take on your next beachy vacation!

Need I say more?  I’m sure you know a girl or two that could use one of these! 

To carry your yarn around wherever you go…

This is one of our colorful totes for all you Parrot Heads out there!

Did you get a crafty tote of your own yet?? 

These are so popular around here…we were even featured on Etsy last week!  We were in a tote bag frenzy around here printing and packaging like crazy people!  It was fun!

We are starting to offer these in a few colors, but haven’t listed photos in the shop yet.  If you would like a special color, just convo me and we’ll see what we can do!

There are a ton of new designs and I’d like to share a tote bag of your choice to 3 Everything Etsy readers!

Which one would you choose?

Visit Handmade and Craft and leave a comment below telling me about your favorite.   Be sure to click through the rafflecopter widget to have each entry count!

{All tote orders ship with an upgrade to Priority Shipping for a limited time!}

Good Luck!

~Kim

Don’t you just love it when you stumble upon an art fair or some unexpected outdoor market?  I was thrilled and surprised last weekend to luck-out and catch the annual Fine Arts Festival in Tarpon Springs, Florida.  It’s one of those really special events that attracts hundreds of amazing and talented sellers and thousands of attendees.  It also happens to be held in a waterfront park underneath huge live-oak trees.  Oh, and the food is wonderful too!

As I walked around the show I enjoyed talking with the artists, photographers, and all around crafty folks who were selling.  The conversation often turned to Etsy and I couldn’t help but think about how Etsy was just FULL of the same amazing and wonderful creations I was falling in-love with at every turn at the show.

And Etsy is open 24/7/365 for your shopping (and selling) convenience.  And oh the stuff you can find!  {Bargains too!}

I came home and spent a little bit of time looking through the shops of some of our sponsors here on EverythingEtsy.com and I was totally inspired.  Here are a few examples of the great stuff you can find on Etsy.  These creative sellers also help keep this blog running every day by advertising with us.

Check these out and take a look along the right side of the page where you’ll find these and many more equally amazing shops!

Everything Etsy Sponsor Spotlight

{Rooster Art – EcoCycled}

{Guitar Pick – Fired Up Ladies Hammered}

{Stacking Gemstone Rings – FantaSea Jewelry}

{Custom Designer Pillows – Modern Touch Designs}

{Chevron Baby Blanket – NotyBaby}

{Sea Glass Bracelet – Beach Glass Shop}

{Paisley Soap Mold – Lather & Lotions}

{I Love Tea Plate – A Kitschy Kitchen}

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Have a wonderful week and stay crafty!

~ Kim

I always need a little pick me up after a busy holiday weekend!  I hope you are all enjoying a little spring weather by now…it’s starting to be beautiful here in Florida.

Here’s a bit of inspiration from a few creative shops on Etsy.  Decorating your home with inspirational art or carrying around an inspiring tote bag can’t be a bad thing, right!?

   {8 x 10 Inspirational Print – Lana Kole}

{Life is a Beautiful Ride Tote Bag – Handmand & Craft}

{Inspiring Wall Art – Spoiled Royal Studio}

{Inspiring Wall Art – Bates Mercantile Co.}

{Amazing Wall Art – The Love Shop}

Etsy has a lot to offer and shopping from home is awesome!

Do you have a favorite inspiring quote?  I love anything that makes me feel a little lighter!

Have a fabulous week!

~Kim

This post is for all the book lovers out there. It’s all about Pride and Prejudice today.

I hope you all have a chance to curl up with a good book this weekend.  I know many of you are having super cold weather and are spending the weekend inside, all nice and cozy.

Enjoy these lovely Etsy finds…

{Pride and Prejudice Vintage Book – Eager for Word}

{Jane Austen Quote – Hair Brained Schemes}

{Jane Austen Locket – Busy Beez and Chickadeez}

{Jane Austen Tote – Handmade and Craft}

{Jane Austen Book Purse – Novel Creations}

{Pemberley Note Cards – Pemberley Pond}

I guess if you don’t have a book to read you can always shop…ha!  Either one works for me!

Have a wonderful weekend!

~Kim

Yes, I am a serious fan of Downton Abbey.  When I watched that first episode I had no idea I was not going to miss a single episode ever, and that I would find myself quoting the characters in everyday life.  Of course, I decided to see what awesome handmade Downton Abbey treasures I could find on Etsy.  If you know someone that’s a fan you can take care of their next gift right from these fabulous finds.  If you haven’t seen an episode yet…you simply must do so.

Time to shop…

{Downton Abbey Hand Painted Necklace – Heather Kent}

{Violet Portrait – Ashley White Jacoben}

{Matthew Crawley Card – Arduosity }

{Downton Abbey Greeting Card – UUPP}

{Free Mr. Bates – Simply Sarah Crafts}

{Embroidered Illustration – Making Jiggy}

{What is a Weekend Mug – Laura’s Lovely Knits}

{Downton Embroidery Hoop – Gracey May}

{Lady Mary Crawley Original Ink – Yardia}

{Vintage Dress – Vintspiration}

{Downtown Quote Print – Reimagination Prints}

If you are a major fan and would like to try a few Downton Abbey projects, you will love these…

10 Downton Abbey DIY Craft and Printables!

Do you have a favorite character?  I’m not sure if I do or not…they are all so believable in their rolls.

Did you know you can get Seasons 1 and 2 for free with Amazon Prime which totally pays for itself in free shipping alone. And if you’re a truly serious Downton Abbey fan, you can also buy the remainder of Season 3, available to watch right now, on Amazon Instant Video. (may require Amazon Prime membership, I’m not sure).

At the risk of sounding just like the overly techy girl I’ve become, I’ll share one more tip. We watch all of our Amazon Instant Video and Netflix shows on our TV without hooking up the computer. Both are available as apps for the X-Box 360, so the boys game console gets put to good use!

~Kim

Valentine’s Day wreaths are so pretty, don’t you think?!  They vary in style, but they all celebrate the holiday with love.  You can decorate your front door with a fabulous yarn wreath or add a vintage book page heart to your living room décor. You can’t go wrong!

Valentine’s Day wreaths on Etsy are a perfect way to celebrate the holidays in handmade style.  One of these lovely wreaths might be just want your front door needs…

{Paper Rose Wreath – 7 Silver Keys}

{XO Valentine’s Day Wreath – Initial Expression}

{Vintage Book Page Heart Wreath – RoseFlower 48}

{Moss Valentine’s Day Wreath – April Bartley}

{Sweet Pink Heart Wreath – Wild Ridge Design}

{Country Valentine’s Day Wreath – Country Prim}

{Valentine’s Day Yarn Wreath – The Land of Craft}

Which one is right for your home?

Have you made your own wreath in the past?  I’d love to hear about it!  I made this felt heart wreath {tutorial} a year ago to pretty up my front door and I’ll be using it again…it still looks great!

Have a fun holiday!

~Kim

Are you looking for Valentine’s Day Ideas that you can make?  Here’re a few posts you might enjoy…

• 101 Valentine’s Day Ideas
  25 Valentine’s Day Wreaths {DIY Decor}
• 101 Valentine’s Day Printables {free}

It’s going to be a golden year on Etsy with glamorous gold and glitter popping up everywhere you look!  It’s a girly girl’s dream come true with all this sparkle and shine.

It’s not just for jewelry, and you’ll love how a touch of gold can add a little glam to your party, home, or cupcake!

{Chunky Rose Gold Necklace – Kookii Boutique}

{Gold Star Cupcake Toppers – Michiemay}

{Golden Favor Boxes – Wedding Ambience}

{Gold Pennant Necklace – Sea and Cake}

{Imagine Gold Art Print – Scissors Paper Mouse}

{Gold Glitter Earring Studs – Beauty Spot}

{Gold Baby Hair Bows – A Crystal Garden}

{Golden Feather Headband – Janine Basil}

{Gold Glitter Necklace – bstudio}

The golden touch!  What do you think?  What’s your favorite?

~Kim

Have you printed out your free 2013 calendars yet???  Why buy them when you print a few beautiful designs for your home or office.

Getting organized for the new year? Check out all these easy DIY organization projects!

Happy New Year!