Kreatworks on Etsy
Made in Thailand, primarily of junked motorcycle parts, these sculptures go way beyond any fan art I’ve ever seen. Continue reading
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Etsomnia™ Volume 51: Romper Room
I think there’s something wrong with me. I spotted this and thought, “Yessssss!”
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
Travelers’ Art!
Ceridwen Hazelchild Design
Etsomnia™ Volume 50*: Toys R Us
This mole mask is listed as a kid’s birthday favor. What kid wants a mole-themed birthday party? And why is it being modeled by a grown man? Creepy much?
*In honor of the 50th issue of Etsomnia™, I’ve decided to do away with the stupid Roman numerals.
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
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Mad as a Hatter
©BubblesAndFrown
Sometimes I stumble upon an Etsy seller whose merchandise is so imaginative, so joyfully nutty, so wildly entertaining, that I can’t resist featuring them. Continue reading
Etsomnia™ Volume XLIX: Death by Bedazzling
Translation: OMG! Glitter!
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
Etsomnia™ Volume XLVIII: Animal Crackers
What’s more sexy than a naked mole rat costume? How about a naked mole rat in a box?
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
Etsomnia™ Volume XLVII: American Doll (No, Not That One)!
I think it’s the jaunty star on her hat that give this doll its patriotic feel. That and the felted baguette arm stumps.
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
Etsomnia™ Volume XLVII: Rainbow Connection!
As soon as I clapped eyes on these gorgeous knives, I knew I had to have one. Wonder what I should stab first? By CaptainKeepsake
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
Etsomnia™ Volume XLVI: Mermaids Are Us!
Words to live by. Print by HeidisHubbub
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Etsomnia™ Volume XLV: Pure Jean-ius
You’ve probably been wondering what it would look like to cut out all the most unflattering parts of a pair of jeans and plaster them onto a suit. Well, my friends, the wait is over!
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
Special Etsy Discount for My Readers!
It looks like Rough Rustics has started a trend!
Karen of LionAndLambVintage and SecondLifeBooks has decided to get in on the Etsy love action, and offer a 15% discount on all purchases over $15 for my readers. The sale runs from now until July 6. At checkout, use discount code OBT15OFF!
Many thanks to Karen for her generosity!
For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)
©RiesingsRockers
Etsomnia™ Volume XLIV: Etsom-nom-nomnia
For just $45, you can get a “Happy Birthday Ugly” cake and have your family members depicted as pigs, or donkeys, or whatever those other things are.
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
Special Etsy Discount for My Readers!
This is the Mel O Bit Vintage Wood Cheese Box I got from RoughRusticsVintage. Isn’t it great?
Greetings! One of our fellow bloggers, Etsy seller (and friend) Rough Rustics, has offered a special discounts for my readers. How sweet was that?
To use the discount, go to RoughRustics or RoughRusticsVintage, pick out what you like, and include the code DONNASDISCOUNT at checkout for 20% off $10 or more. The discount is good until June 30, 2015! So go get shopping.
Thanks, RR!
The Art of the Mask:
©Cindy Salisbury
Etsomnia™ Volume XLIII: Not the Brightest Bulbs
When it comes to lamps (and everything else), cherubs are almost always a bad idea. Even the dog looks disgusted.
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)
The Littlest Hotel
Hotel Brooch by Selda Okutan
Etsomnia™ XLII: WTF Again
A search for taxidermy on Etsy always turns up some odd items, but I was completely unprepared for whatever this is. (If anyone can tell me the actor it reminds me of, I would be very grateful. It’s driving me crazy!)
Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep. (True story.)
Mid-Century Marvelous Offer
Guess what? The artist responsible for today’s beautiful thing is not only talented, but generous, too! Jan has offered up two free A3 (11×14″) prints of your choosing to one lucky winner! Here are the rules:
1. Click on the Handz Etsy store.
2. Browse the beautiful artwork.
3. List your two favorites in the comments on this post.I will put the names of the “contestants” into a hat, and pick the lucky winner!
Thanks, Jan!
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