Etsy Friday

It's been a long, long time since I've blogged.  Goodness, I've got a lot going on. 

When I saw these items on Etsy I HAD TO share them!  OMG.  I want a Blackberry just so I can cover it in this hideous thing.  Isn't it amazing?!!

How 'bout these Elvis skeleton cameos?  My question is.....why?

(Not) Etsy Sunday

Instead of window shopping on Etsy, this week I've been over looking at all the goodies to be had at Anthropologie.  I could never actually afford any of their things, but oh goodness, if I had all of the money in the world......
They sell beautiful vintage inspired clothes and fabulous handbags (drool).  But they also sell amazing home goods, too.  Of course that's what I found most appealing.
Imprinted Pallete Egg Caddy
Wide-Eyed Dishtowel
Sewing Basket Apron and they have a matching children's size!
Utensil Go Round Spinner  LOVE this
Frukost Dishtowel
Pure and Good Hand Duo
Tea & Crumpets Apron
Barista Dishtowel
Farmer's Egg Crate
Jitterbug Apron
Washable Paper Bag

Etsy Sunday

Today's theme:  Aqua & Red
abstract art piece
earrings
Robot Quilted Potholders
Jewelry Display Case
Cathedral Window Pillow Case
By the Sea Mermaid
butterflies
Vintage Lamp Candleholder
Upcycled Oval Frames

Etsy Sunday

I have got spring fever like crazy!  I can't wait to start playing in the dirt this year.  I know a garden is out of the question but hopefully we can save a little money to plant a few herbs. 
I've been researching homemade bird feeders and have a few projects to share with you soon.  Until then, this week's Etsy Sunday is just for Sister.  We'll call it Gnome Sunday.
Crocheted with Red Hat
Mooning Gnome
Scotty the Fun Gnome
Handy Gnome Apron
Gnomeo and His Juliet
Gnome Flipping the Bird
Sleepy Gnome
Mini Gnome
Tiny Vinyl Decal
Gnome Birdbath 
Gnome Sweet Gnome

Etsy Sunday

This week.....notecards!  Here are the themes:
Mini Cards Heart Set
Airmail Label
Red High Heels 
Astronaut Boy
Personalized Bluebells
Mod Square with Flower Silhouette
Dinosaur and Pterodactyl
Retro Black Telephone
Couple Under Umbrella Silhouette

Happy Valentine's Day, In March

The Wednesday before Valentine's Day I ordered a gift for The Pope from a seller on Etsy.  I debated between an all natural shaving kit (which he's wanted for a while) or the gift I bought him.  The item I decided on, not handmade, is unusual and was reasonably priced.  Shipping was only $3.
Using paypal, I paid for the item immediately and sat impatiently for the gift to arrive.  (I'm never able to wait to give The Pope his gifts for any holiday.  The excitement just kills me!)
I didn't really expect it to arrive by Valentine's Day (that following Monday).  But I thought maybe by the next Thursday (a week after I purchased it) it would certainly be waiting for him in the mailbox.  Nope.  On the 16th I emailed the seller and asked when I should expect the gift to arrive.  (I specified in the "notes to seller" section that I was buying this item for my husband for Valentine's.)  The seller provided me with the tracking number so, I guess, instead of bugging them I could check the status myself.
Another week went by (two weeks after Valentine's Day) and still no present in the mail.  So in order to hurry things along I thought I should send the seller another message (this is the Carlene in me).....

I have yet to receive this item that I purchased two weeks ago. Using the tracking number you provided below I get this message on usps.com "we have received notice that the originating post is preparing to dispatch this mail piece." When will I receive my item?

I specified in the "notes to seller" section of the original invoice that I was purchasing this as a gift for my husband for Valentine's. Ordering it the Wednesday before Valentine's, I realize I should not have expected it, maybe, by Valentine's Day. However, I certainly would have expected it by now given it is not a handmade item.

I hope this matter can be rectified soon.
Thank you.  

So then I got this message in return, very quickly.

hi,dear:
Thanks for your massage,do you mean that you never got this item?or you got it?
well,i shipped it by flat shipping,it will be take approx 15-25days to your country,i hope you will understand.and anyway,it is not a handmade item.

Ignoring the awful punctuation and misuse of words, umm, what???  Fifteen to twenty-five days?  My country?  What do they mean my country?

After a little more investigating I found out that this seller is in CHINA.  Sorry, what?!  I didn't even know Etsy was international.  Way to support the US, huh.  Good grief.  Hopefully The Pope will have his gift before next year's Valentine's Day.  (shrug)

Etsy Sunday

Today I'd like to focus on the oddities of Etsy.  Just look at these amazingly strange things I have found for you.
Egg Shell Art- Goldfish
Man Face Beetle Collection 222
Furry Flask
Zombie Foot Necklace
Industrial Cactus Lamp
45mm Brass Casings  -Didn't know you could make money off of these, not on Etsy.
Set of Dentures Soap
Pink Fetus Catnip Toy

Etsy Sunday

This week's Etsy Sunday is all about Valentine's Day, baby themed Valentine's Day items.
Pillowcase Dress
Pink Beanie with Earflaps
Polka Dot Onesie
Cupcake Shoes
Sweetheart Bloomers
Bib and Onesie Tie Set
Hugs and Kisses Onesies for Twins
Olive You Shirt

Quilted Cupcake Sewing Machine

Etsy posted this photo on Facebook.  Isn't it just amazing?!  Everything looks better with a little colorful bling.

Etsy Sunday

CHRISTMAS!!!
Skull and Crossbones Kitchen Towel
Wood Snowflake Ornaments
Rustic Wood Burned Christmas Tree 
Log Cabin Throw/Quilt
"Hell yeah I've been naughty" Ornament
Coffee Bean Burlap Stocking

Etsy Sunday

Bags, Bags, Bags!
Monterey Bag  Love this fabric.
Handcrafted Leather Tote
Regina Hobo Hippie Steph likes this one.
Stripey Stripes Sweater Bag  It's repurposed!
Birds and Flowers Shoulder Bag

Etsy Sunday

This week's Etsy Sunday was inspired by The Pope, the manly man that he is. 
He really likes the website The Art of Manliness.  The site focuses on the masculinity of men and most of the time, the old ways of doing things, which we love so much.  The Art of Manliness actually did their own version of "Manly Etsy Wednesday" and posted a whole list of masculine things.  Check out their post here.  I really liked several of their picks so I included them in my list, too.
Vintage Shaving Kit  Isn't it beautiful.
Chocolate Covered Oreos, Vegas Style
Leather Head Football Amazing!
Hollow Book Flask Safe
Vintage Inspired Handkerchief

Etsy Sunday

This week's Etsy Sunday is full of pretty vintage things.  I do love my 50s turquoise!
Pickpockets & Loose Women Sign
Canister Set Oh how I love these!
Redheaded Mirror
Yellow Diner Napkin Holder
Canister Clock

Etsy Sunday

Soooo, I got babies on the brain, imagine that.  It seems like everyone is pregnant or has just had a baby....this post is for you (and all the other folks out there that just like babyness and Etsy.)
Tegwyn the Tooth Monster (because fairies are for girls)
Alphabet Soup- hand embroidered
Hand Painted Tea Set
Recycled Lego Crayons
Baby Nunchucks
Traveling Family House- hand embroidered

Etsy Sunday

One day while perusing Barnes and Noble, with my tall nonfat green tea latte, I stumbled upon Sublime Stitching's newest book Embroidered Effects.  I fell in love with the idea of coloring with thread, hand embroidering scenes and pictures.  I've finished a few projects and find it to be a fun and relaxing hobby.
So here, today's Etsy Sunday, ode to hand embroidering.

Princess and the Pea
Felt skull garland
Two squirrels lunch bag
Cherub in a frame
Sugar skull
Sweet Sophie
Tree of Life

Etsy Sunday

I love this time of year.  My birthday is February 3 (I'll be twenty-eight this year) and then just a few days later is Valentine's Day!
Honestly, I expected more Valentine's Day goodness on Etsy.  It was a little lacking.

Flour sack kitchen towel
Will You Be My Valentine wreath
And They Lived Happily Ever After wall decal (you know I love these!)
Angel wings paper sculpture

Etsy Sunday

I missed browsing Etsy over the holidays.  So, to make up for it, I have hand picked lots of things to share with you today.  Maybe next week I'll shop for all warm and cozy items.  Wow is it cold!

Superbowl beer cupcakes
Wool circles pillow
1950s book set
dog/cat bed-bag
Zombie defense bumper sticker
3" gnome
LOVE burlap banner (I'm adding something like this to my project list.)
Reclaimed wood picture frame
Let's Make Out pillow
Bacon and eggs catnip cat toys

Etsy Sunday

Green is my favorite color, heck even my car is green!  Thus, this week's Etsy Sunday......

Screen printed bicycle glasses
Robot toddler tee
Stained glass peace sign (love this)
Peace on Earth cards
Mushrooms graphic tee
Knitted infant hat (precious!)

Etsy Sunday

I missed last week's Etsy Sunday because of my hectic Thanksgiving schedule.  So I'll post twice as many super neat things this week!

Recycled beer carrier (for lack of a better name)
I love zombies coffee mug
Cat treehouse
Henry the VIII button
Wine bottle tray 
"I love you more than Edward Cullen" card
Computer monitor cat bed
iPhone docking station (this one's for The Pope)

Etsy Sunday

Tis the season!  I am ready to start playing my Elvis Christmas album and so ready to put up my Christmas decorations!!!  The older I get the more I love, love, love the holidays.

Colorful glass star ornament
Button snowflake ornament
Christmas vinyl wall stickers
Victorian ornament
Flip flop ornament
LOVE this centerpiece!