Things to Check Out IV (Etsy)

This week's Thing is a website called Etsy.  I had Etsy described to me once as Amazon for the hand-crafted soul.  Check out this cool journal, for example.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51825422/10-12-x-7-12-leather-vintage-look?ref=cat1_gallery_8

It's made by an Etsy user called crearting and ships all the way from Latvia.

There's also an option to shop local.  Here are a few Chicago-based shops on Etsy:

Teal Monkey EarFlap Hat

from LeafLee

Vintage Sterling Silver 3 Rolling Rings

by ueberkunst

Vintage copper cookie cutters, witch, scotties, lion and more

by Sunny Day Vintage

(extra exciting is that these cookie cutters are only $10)

Etsy's search options aren't just hand-crafted there are also filters for "vintage" and "supplies," just in case you were planning on making your own jewels.  So, while I don't think I have the budget to shop Etsy a lot, I will definitely add it to the gifts-for-a-friend list.