Treasury Team Presents: Handmade Gift Guides

With nearly 850 interactions last week, our featured Etsy team treasury is "Gift Basket in Lime and Purple" by WellspringCreations. Her bright collection was inspired by gift ideas for her young niece.  Judy of WellspringCreations sells gorgeous wire wrapped jewelry and shares her journey through her blog.

French blue glass and sterling silver cuff by Wellspring Creations

And her treasury~

'Gift Basket In Lime and Purple' by WellspringCreations

I've put together a gift basket for my niece. She's always loved bright colors and these items are right down her alley. Thanks to my sfetsy teammates for their contribution to this treasury.

Sunflower Macro Yellow Green... RiskLoveFreedo... $27.00	Purple Leather Journal with ... boundbyhand $29.00
Fox - Vintage Illustration P... polishedtwo $18.50	felted band ring with silver... ShanaAstrachan $125.00
Coasters - Lime Green and Pu... HandmadeBits4u $10.00	Green and White Scroll Clutc... BagBoy $45.00
Flower Hair Clip in Phlox Pu... BoutiqueVintag... $6.00	Handmade knit crochet vitami... Ayca $47.00
Snuggle Sack for Dogs or Cat... rendachs $34.50	Vintage Violet Couture Dress BlackLicoriceB... $110.00
Nature photo - Green Enchant... SFreedPhotogra... $20.00	Lavender rose necklace and b... soradesigns $26.50
16 teeny tiny miniature squa... teenytinyenvel... $8.00	Paradise Shea Butter Soap - ... KBShimmer $5.50
Mezmorize Purple Peacock Fea... erinkeys $12.00	Retro Dishes Vintage 1950s M... bythewayside $35.00

This week's theme:  Feast of Gratitude ~think autumn harvest, entertaining friends, Thanksgiving, or create your unique treasury idea embodying something for which you are grateful. 

All SF Etsy team members are welcome to participate in our weekly treasury team.  Please check out this  guide to get started.

~Even

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If you're an Etsy seller in the San Francisco Bay Area, contact Jen from Mama's Magic Studio about joining SFEtsy!

Treasury Team Presents: The Sky Tonight

Our winning treasury this week is curated by Talia of mycrobe--a wonderful shop full of needlefelted feline delights.  Her treasury had over 150 interactions and featured members of our SF Etsy team. 

Scientist by day, Talia creates microbe inspired cat nip toys as a clever combination of her interests.  She already has some great Christmas colored characters!

Christmas Fish ~wool catnip toy by Talia @mycrobe

~The winning treasury itself~

Sometimes it's hard to see the colors through the fog by mycrobe

Trotting Gray Horse Brooch P... drellajones $1.75	Child's Felted Elephant ... fiberpuppy $60.00
Beautiful Vintage Granitewar... onceupntym $22.50	sz 6.5 Gray Suede Pirate Boo... nickiefrye $48.00
Big Pink Music Permanent Pea... localcolorist $8.00	Seed Pearl Rosary Style Neck... BellaBeadsOrig... $67.00
California Wine Country Orna... GrannyPantyDes... $7.50	Charcoal and Light Pink Kitt... Rabbhats $17.00
Toy Bird. Felted Purple Soft... NattyKnits $12.00	Vintage Caribe Restaurant Wa... QuietRainz $8.50
Etched Blade Razor Twisted C... Strazor $49.00	Yellow Organza Petticoat Bum... Strazor $60.00
vintage tweed coat, fur trim... ElasVintageFin... $215.00	Gray Rose Necklace - Dove gr... soradesigns $52.50
Gloves with nails, for costu... SnippetFairy $13.00	Chunky Cowl Scarf Black Grey DiNuovo $25.00

 This week's theme: Gift Guides! 

Please create your treasury with a specific person or type of person in mind and tag the treasury accordingly.  For example: "best friend gift guide"  

To participate with your own treasury, please see this Treasury Team Guide.

Feel free to link to your entry in the comments below!

If you're an Etsy seller in the San Francisco Bay Area, contact Jen from Mama's Magic Studio about joining SFEtsy!

Pencils Ready?

Now that school has started and everyone is getting settled in...it's time to get some last minute goods that will make you look like the smartest mom, or the smartest student in the classroom. Buying handmade goods means you'll never have to wonder if it will last all year long... these Bay Area Etsy Sellers have some great goods. Give yourself a gold star for looking to Etsy for new clothes, school supplies and inspiring art.




1.) Keep Your sniffles to your self with an adorable Whale Tissue Holder

2.) Showcase your love of letters with this Steampunk Ring made with a Typewriter Key.

3.) Declare your wisdom with these inspirational bracelets stamped with meaningful words.

4.) Let everyone know how much you're in love with good grammar with this hilariously true t-shirt.

5.) Take the seat in the front of the class with this adorable chair.

6.) Give yourself a symbolic gold star for being so special with this star necklace.

7.) Let your inner writer shine with this adorable vintage typewriter print.

8.) Send off a greeting card to your friends you miss from summer camp that has academic appeal AND a little bit of humor.

9.) Keep your thoughts to yourself or pass notes to your best friend in this adorable notebook.

10.) Tote around your homemade lunch with your best friend the Narwhal.

11.) Write to your pen pal and tell them all about how great school is going but that your heart still belongs to them with this anatomical heart greeting card.

12.) Keep your room and your text books organized with small, but very useful leaning bookcase.

13.) Remind yourself that Biology can be fun and adorable...have a praying mantis print like this one in your room.

14.) Show up the first day of school with a dress that will knock their socks off.

15.) Score big with your friends when you bust out this vintage Yahtzee game!

16.) Show everyone how smart you are while Keeping your sammie cozy in this eco-friendly sandwich bag!

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If you're an Etsy seller in the San Francisco Bay Area, contact Jen from Mama's Magic Studio about joining SFEtsy!

Inspired by Handmade - Pattern People

"The other day I was at work...and someone complimented my outfit and said... "WOW! I just LOVE the combination you've done"... great mix of pattern and texture. As an artist...I see a necessary balance between texture, pattern and color.

So this week... let's get inspired by Pattern & Texture!

PATTERN:
As a background or the center of your design...pattern can turn an ordinary pillow into a work of art! Notice how all of these Etsy items have LOTS of character, just in the pattern the artist chose to use!



1.) Striped: notice how the simplicity of this Thank You Card by HelloCupcakeLLC makes a huge statement...the addition of the simple button also gives this set of cards something very unique!

2.) PLAID!: Plaid can be "boring" but mixed with other patterns and texture...you can really make this standard pattern really have some new personality. This clock by 1byliz is a great example of the balance between texture and pattern with TWO patterns!

3.) SWIRLS! How do you add instant whimsy to a project? Use swirls - You'll see your project go from serious to playful right before your eyes. This wonderful piece of art by devikasart is a great example of how lots of freedom in your line work can create a pattern that is beautiful and playful.

TEXTURE:
Smooth, rough or soft...texture is the core of any piece you do...it gives your product personality!



1.) Stitching!: Embroidery on a smaller object always amazes me...this brooch by creativebeadz is a great example of how a small item stitched with lots of texture can really POP!

2.) Natural Texture: What I love about the Salt Bars made by asliceofdelight...is that the salt adds a visual texture to the soaps that is just stunning. My favorite is the beautiful Spiced Cranberry Salt Bar Soap. The blend of Salt and Cranberry colors makes this functional soap a stunning bathroom addition!

3.) FACETS!: These beautiful earrings by BellaBeadsOriginals have a great balance of textures. The facets on the ruby Red Garnets are the perfect texture to balance the pink pearls. Surely, these earrings will really catch the eye of many people when you wear them thanks to the textures they feature.

Explorations in texture and pattern will for SURE bump up your sales and inspire your work in a whole new way. If your work tends to be very clean in it's texture and design...try adding an element to your work that is the direct opposite! It will make your work POP and the interest in your work will increase... I promise!

I'd love to hear any stories where you also explored texture and pattern within your own designs. Did you find that it was hard to find a balance?

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If you're an Etsy seller in the San Francisco Bay Area, contact Jen from Mama's Magic Studio about joining SFEtsy!

Friday Feature -- SF Etsy Top Ten! (Or should I say, 56?)

For this week's Friday feature, we're doing something a little different...



I wanted to be sure that all our team members knew that we are voting for the SF Etsy Top Ten! We received 56 submissions, and we now have to decide among all these gorgeous items which will be our top ten.

Submissions are now closed and have been collected in treasury format.

They can be viewed here:

Set One
Set Two
Set Three
Set Four

Or you can quickly get to all the sets from the Curated Treasuries page for Mama's Magic Studio.

Voting is open only to current SF Etsy members. Please check out this thread on the SF Etsy Google group for instructions about how to vote. Voting will close at Midnight on October 3rd, and the winners will be announced soon thereafter.

Good luck to all the folks who entered -- it is really hard to choose just 10 from all these lovely items! SF Etsy sure is a talented bunch!

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If you're an Etsy seller in the San Francisco Bay Area, contact Jen from Mama's Magic Studio about joining SFEtsy!

sfetsy Tuesday Treasury: Color of the Year-- Turquoise!

Well, it's official. The color gurus over at Pantone have proclaimed Turquoise to be the color of the year! Looks like sfetsians agree-- Although we're not in Miami or the Caribbean, Turquoise is a color well loved in the City by the Bay! Enjoy these turquoise picks from our talented group!

Skating into the Night by Muddipuppy

Who can resist this dynamic duo? What a great accent for a child's room, or any room in the house for that matter-- filled with brilliant turquoise and a pop of chartruese!

Turquoise Loop Hoop Earrings by Mahoohoo

Wear your hair up, and put on these unique loop, hoop earrings! You're sure to get noticed!

Recycled Basket by Sarah Racha

I can just see the bowl or oranges sitting on the kitchen counter in this great turquoise infused basket. Not only is this a great green addition to your home, you'll also be happy to know it's truly San Franciscan-- as Sarah says, "The outside colorful part of the bag is made from strips of plastic cut from bags I collected from the San Francisco Legion of Honor and De Young Museums wonderful gift shop bags. "

Turquoise Necklace Your Stone for Purification by Earth Cultured

This turquoise is all wrapped up-- like a treasure from the sea! Filled with purifying powers you'll feel energized when you wear this piece!

Turquoise Hand Beaded and Fused Glass Necklace by JS Glass Art

Tiny bubbles of turquoise, and a pendant swirled with Vanilla, Turquoise and Chocolate... looks yummy enough to eat! This necklace will wow folks at a San Francisco Symphony performance, or a quiet evening just with friends.

Amulet Pouch in Soft Cyan Angora by Angie Handmade

So long to that large handbag-- good bye achy shoulder-- Stash that cash, or that secret wish in this super-soft tiny pouch!

Real Teal Bike Jersey by True That Bikes

Here's some turquoise that's ready to go... and this jersey isn't just for bike messengers! Show everyone your pizazz with a bright bold splash of color.

Turquoise Bookmark by Leaf and Tendril

As most of us know, SF is a literary town! So many great independent bookstores and cafés to curl up in on a foggy day. When you pull out your book with this hip, bejeweled bookmark, it won't be long for that the fog lift away!

Turquoise and Gold Earring by Lemonade Handmade

Aren't these little balls of turquoise great? Perfect for a night out in SoMa, hanging out with friends!

Pair of Three Snakes Pillow Shams by Katerine J Lee

Look what's popping up from this bed... a little bit of turquoise charm!

sfetsy Tuesday Treasury: The Year of the Tiger

With such a vibrant Chinatown at our daily disposal in San Francisco, it's no wonder sfetsian's have a plethora of items just right for this Year of the Tiger! Check them out!

Violet New Vintage's Tiger Print in Vintage Black Frame

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with a mini tiger print all ready to hang on your wall.

Sheila Satin's Tiger Gold Bracelet

Slip this one-of-a kind crystal healing bracelet with natural facet-cut golden Tigers Eye and facet-cut clear Quartz crystals on 3 coils of memory wire for a brilliant cat-like iridescence that will bring confidence and courage.

Creative Beadz Fortune Cookie Jewelry Gift Pouches

These cleaver and creative gift pouches are perfect for hiding a little New Year fortune, or gift anytime of year!

Fabulous Pants' Wrap Pants in Asian Brocade

These pants are perfect for a cozy night in with friends, ordering Chinese take-out, or a great look out on the town at any number or excellent Asian restaurants in San Francisco!

Crows Nest Shop's Nightfall Earrings

Head over to SF Chinatown in these hand-shaped black leather earrings, wrapped with copper wire for an urban, yet subtle Asian look!

Sagehealer's Tiger Passion Strength Transformation in Year

Here's what Sagehealer has to say about her Tiger entry, "Tiger - Passion, Strength, Transformation in Year of the Tiger - Chinese sources are saying that the New Year of the Tiger will be filled with drama. Tiger energy indicates an atmosphere of tension and unpredictability is in the air. Legend says that having a Tiger in the house is great protection against fire, theft and evil spirits. African, Western, and Chinese cultures consider Tiger a symbol of strength and valor."

AngieHandmade's Colorful Felted Ball Fiber Art Piece

Angie's subtle ying/yang design in her orange felted ball is a perfect toy to play with this Chinese New Year!