Etsy Picks du Jour

For the fur babies...
Funky Dog Organic Shampoo Bar by TheModernPet.

See Spot Custom Dog Collar by YuppiePuppie.

Catnip Fortune Cookies by JackandMicah.

Etsy Picks du Jour

Forget Me Not Clips by SusyJack.

For all those holiday thank yous, Red Poppies on Blue Notecards from thecraftpantry. Love those colors!

To help out with the New Year's resolution to read more, The Perfect Bookmark from gurlygirl. And truly, I think it IS the perfect bookmark, don't you?

Return of the Etsy Picks du Jour

I'm bringing back the Etsy Picks du Jour for 2008! Woot!

And since it's the new year, let's get organized...

Complete Office Chic - set of magnets, pushpins, and paperclips by BellaBludesigns.

Fabulous Fonts Wood Tray by CarolinaCottage.

Living Steel Jewelry Display by TimothyAdamDesigns.

The word of the day is "Peloton"

Several years ago in July, I walked in the living room and sat down by my husband.
"Whatcha watching?"
"The Tour de France."
"Seriously? A bike race? What is there to watch?"

I got hooked! Gorgeous scenery! Amazing feats of strength and endurance! Crazy European fans who dress up like Elvis and run along side the riders. Spectacular crashes! Because when you flip over a guard rail while descending in the Alps wearing nothing but a helmet and 2 oz. of lycra, you are toast.

And where else but France would the winner be given a flute of Champagne to sip while pedaling laps around the Champs Elysee on the final day? Even the winners ceremony at the end of each day is great to watch, as stylish women in chic clothes give kisses on each cheek to the winners.

So, in honor of the Tour, here are my Etsy Picks du Jour...

Seeing Stars by vintagemuse.

Earrings made using recycled bicycle parts by doowop.

And for the wee ones, a Tour de France Baby Blanket by bamboobaby.

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Coffee Lovers Edition

Chocolate Espresso soap - can't you just smell it? By daisycakessoap.

Can you relate? Magnet by allegrae.

The cutest Cup O Joe Pincushion by betzwhite.

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For your island vacation...

A bright red and white beach tote in a tropical floral design, for carrying your sunscreen, towel, oversized sunglasses and chick lit. It's even reversible! By applelover.


A pearl and aqua chalcedony necklace that is sure to get compliments from everyone from the front desk clerk of your island hotel to the bartender at the bar on the beach. By BijouxOdalisque.

It even has a starfish charm attached to the clasp!

For writing Thank You notes to your spa technicians at the hotel, these adorable notecards from pinkbathtub.

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Note: In previous EPdJ postings, I have not used photographs. The reason? On etsy, it's considered spam to convo someone to let them know that you love their stuff and would like to feature their item on your blog and would it be OK to use a picture of the item? But frankly, my writing is not that good, and I can't fully explain what something looks like with mere words. And wouldn't you rather see pretty, pretty pictures?

Sooo... since I'm all about my readers (Hi to both of you! And Hi Mom!), in the interest of more picture-ful posts, I'm going to use pictures! (I know, I'm a rebel.) If someone sees their picture and wants me to remove it, I will do so happily. But until then, I'm going to totally throw caution to the wind and promote other people's shops and items on my blog.

You know, cause that's how I roll.

And now for the show!


Sensational sterling silver origami "cootie catcher" earrings by Hapa. (These are FOLDED people!)

More amazing folding, this time with fabric, to create this stunning hairpin. The technique is called "Tsumami kanzashi." By gochemoche. For when you are feeling very "Memoirs of a Geisha."

And finally, to round out the asian-inspired theme of the day, these fabulous little chopstick rests. By sumiko.

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Have your name written in sterling silver and be oh-so-Carrie-Bradshaw - so pretty for summer! By happyone4ever.

Just look at the amazing wire wrapping on this necklace with stones in watery shades of blue and green. Truly a work of art, by magdalenasatelier.

Lover-ly thank you cards with a lime and chocoolate brown flourish! By crescentmoonpaper.

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A necklace fit for a mermaid from carolinableu.

Remember bicycles with baskets on the front? (Yeah, me neither.) You'll love these block print cards from alittlehut.

Finally, this cool cocktail skirt from bonspielcreation - love the fabric!

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Attack of the Cute!

The most adorable cyclops ever. From powderpuff. Her name is Eyevana!

A cupcake ring!! From sudlow.

And finally, one you really have to see. A diorama pincushion. With a hedgehog. Seriously, I can't explain this well enough. Go see it! NOW! From iHook.

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Love this set of two giclee prints by modernarteveryday of white dahlias on a deep brown background.

More dahlias on this very cool tunic dress by circularaccessories.

And finally, a dahlia pendant - it's handpainted on a mother-of-pearl disc - by thepebblecollection.

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Crafter's Edition

Check out these metal alphabet embellishments from schoollocker - lots of possibilities! Only $4!

Hand-dyed silk ribbon in aqua and chocolate brown by decadence2artbar.

Superstrong rare earth magnets from cicadastudio. These and some E6000 turns almost anything into a magnet.

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Fun and funky mod earrings in red and yellow with a cool 60's vibe from historicallyinspired.

More fun jewelery with this Retro Jetson Button Bob Bracelet from RetroAtomic. Perfect for when you are feeling very "Daughter Judy."

And now for something completely different, this Contemporary Connoisseur Table from jasonmeyer made using recycled wooden wine crates.

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Spell out whatever you wish (as long as it's 4 letters or less) on these cool Custom Monogram Glass Tiles, and PoPko will make it into a ring or a pendant.

The silver Bubble Lace Ring - so pretty and delicate - from ColleenBaran.

Hot pink and black Bird Coasters from kittycrossbones for your next soiree. I'll have a Cosmopolitan, please.

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I would love to use this little acorn from knitsteel in a handbag design - maybe work it into the closure in some way. Lots of possibilities for crafty-types.

I adore the unusual color combination of turquoise and olive on this silkscreened t-shirt by ahpeele.

And finally, to continue with the turquoise and olive, this cool pincushion from loosestring would make my studio a lot more happy.

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When inspiration strikes, this completely cute pink tricycle notebook by mysweetloveablegoods is ready.

Super fun bags of crafty goodness for summer creativity by naughtysecretaryclub. Lots of different ones available in her shop!

Must. have. this. t-shirt. by moxiemadness.

Orange Cinnamon soap by supasoap. (she has coffee and cream soap, too!)

Fun and funky casual necklace by bluejeanbaby. (This would look awesome with my sewing machine t-shirt, don't you think?)

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In the immortal words of Bon Jovi...
"these five words I swear to you,
when you breathe, I want to be the air for you,
Owl be there for yoooouuuuuuuuuu!"
by dahliasforme.

(yeah, sorry about that.)

To continue with the apparent bird theme, Little Birdie #4 by cornflakegirl. Completely adorable cuteness!

Birds nest ring by starrydesigns. This is soooo on my short list of future etsy purchases!

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A choker-length silver necklace with blue topaz called Oceana by afterwinter.

A fun and funky t-shirt dress with a screenprint of a ginormous goldfish by circularaccessories.

A set of 6 soy candles inspired by your favorite beverages by ontherockscandles. I can't decide between the Watermelon Mojito and the Apple Martini - luckily I can choose them both!

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Wool felting is on my ever growing list of new crafts to try, and these colors of wool roving by SakinaNeedles would be my first choice for a new project.

AWESOME set of heroes magnets by kezzaroo. Superman. Batman. Mr. T. David Hasselhoff. 'nuf said.

This pendant by missficklemedia would make jeans and a t-shirt way more interesting. Add in the leather cord, and it's still less than $10!

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A beautiful and interesting vase from kimwestad.

A silver ring that looks like birch bark from esdesigns.

Little Bunny Foo Foo! Lots of his friends, too, from tiddlywinks.