A Crow's Collection

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Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:47:43 -0400

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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:57:18 -0400

DIY embellished dollar store mug via oh, hello friend: you are...

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:47:10 -0400

DIY embellished dollar store mug via oh, hello friend: you are loved.

Use fabric scraps as adorable tape or stickers! Such a cute idea...

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:28:27 -0400

Use fabric scraps as adorable tape or stickers! Such a cute idea for gift or product wrapping! Tutorial via mairuru.

A great way to use up fabric scraps: a handmade business (or...

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:48:13 -0400

A great way to use up fabric scraps: a handmade business (or gift) card holder! From the Crafty Cupboard.

A cute coin purse tutorial via the Purl Bee

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:44:17 -0400

A cute coin purse tutorial via the Purl Bee

If you’re in the area, you should really go to this event...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:12:38 -0400

If you’re in the area, you should really go to this event and show your support! You’ll be doing a great thing, and you’ll have a chance to get your hands on these and other great things donated by other talented artists!

Awesome Polymer Clay Trick

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:01:00 -0400

Did you know you can use an empty soda can as a form for a polymer clay bangle bracelet? It’s actually the exact size of most commercial bracelets, and being metal, allows baked clay to slide off (though forewarning: it will be a tight fit, so it won’t exactly fall off).

I have to try this! More info at Rhythm and Rhyme (no tutorial...

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:36:46 -0400

I have to try this!

More info at Rhythm and Rhyme (no tutorial though).

A beautiful leather pin by Andrea Adams of Beadmask.

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:23:28 -0400

A beautiful leather pin by Andrea Adams of Beadmask.

via Oopsey Daisey

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:18:55 -0400

via Oopsey Daisey

These handmade bath fizzies make a great gift! Recipe courtesy...

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:13:00 -0400

These handmade bath fizzies make a great gift! Recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart.

A great project for an introduction to shrink plastic, via Alisa...

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:57:36 -0400

A great project for an introduction to shrink plastic, via Alisa Burke.

The REAL Etsy - a special showcase on a day of protest

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:41:26 -0400

Many of you are aware of the featured (re)seller scandal on Etsy. Shop owners everywhere were (and in some cases still are) inflamed over the issue, and chose today to protest by putting their shops in vacation mode for a day. While I admire the sentiment, I can’t help but feel that promoting REAL handmade sellers would be a more productive idea, so today I’d like to take some time to show off some wonderful finds.

I saw this shirt and immediately fell in love. It really is unique and striking, and appropriate for multiple situations. It was created with love by Romi Eff Maor of Agoraphobix.

This soap is so lovely looking, and features two of my favorite scents, lavender and rose! If I weren’t living in a dorm with a floor bathroom, I’d have this out by the sink right away. Kudos to the great soapcrafter behind Coco and Lola bath & body!

All I can say of this bracelet is I wish I’d thought of this first! It’s really lovely and delicate, and I can say from experience that designing with crystals is a hard thing to pull off for a casual piece. The creator, Candy P. of Candy Bead, really is a great designer.

True, these are Christmas items, and it’s not even July yet, but I still think they’re a great find. The creator of Baby Expresso has a lot of great, “arts-and-crafts” style things, all wonderfully and charmingly done.

Ah, the dandy narwhal, by Shannon and Evan of The Ostrich Farm. I simply cannot get enough of these narwhals! This is one of those cases where I actually stumbled across the shop and just had to push my college budget, because I absolutely fell in love with it. I didn’t get this particular one, though (I got a medium gray one), so this cultured little guy is still available.

And that’s it. Those are five of my favorite recent Etsy finds, brought to you on a special day. Hope you enjoyed them, and remember: keep Etsy honest and support the realEtsians.

A cool tin can lantern at instructables

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:11:21 -0400

A cool tin can lantern at instructables

Cool homemade cherry blossom lights from instructables

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:34:08 -0400

Cool homemade cherry blossom lights from instructables

Just one of many great things to do with mason jars!

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:47:42 -0400

Just one of many great things to do with mason jars!

More new items on etsy!

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:19:55 -0400

More new items on etsy!

New at A Crow’s Collection!

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:26:09 -0400

New at A Crow’s Collection!

cutie-clay-creations: Holding a contest for FREE...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:29:13 -0400

cutie-clay-creations:

Holding a contest for FREE geeky jewelry and accessories!!
Curtsy of Cutie Clay Creations @ Etsy.com

As a celebration of the grand opening of Cutie Clay Creations over on Etsy, I’ll be hosting a contest to get the name out there!

About Cutie Clay Creations: AWe are a small, 1 person run and owned craft shop. Specializing in geeky accessories. Everything we make is hand made from Polymer clay, hand painted and then glossed for a nice shine

1st place: 2 pairs of Earrings, (fish hook and stud), A Keychain and 40% off anything in my Etsy Store

2nd place: A keychain. And 40% off anything in my etsy store

3rd place: 40% off anything in my Etsy Store, plus a freebie charm of your choice.

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This giveaway will end on the May 30th

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Don’t have you ears pierced? We can work something out, I have several other accessories you can exchange the earrings for if you happen to win.

Let’s help get this new shop on its feet! =)