Easy-To-Make Origami Dresses

Origami dresses can be used as a focal point in the decorations at any wedding or bridal shower. The tiny dressed can be easily folded out of any type of paper — be it fancy, custom paper or just newsprint — and hung in different ways at your event.

Try hanging several dresses on a line for a unique look at a shower, or using a single dress as a special one of a kind gift tag on resents for the bride, or wedding party gifts for bridesmaids.

No matter what your use case, Wedding Magazine UK makes the process look simple in their YouTube video.

Cross Stitch Gets Cool

Who says cross stitching is just for grandmothers? These days there are tons of interesting cross stitch patterns out there that can turn the craft into something much more modern. Cross stitch projects typically aren’t expensive to undertake, and they also don’t take up a ton of space, making them the perfect thing to carry … Read more

Protect Your Lips and Animals Simultaneously

AmbiguousYou’s Etsy Store sells a number of handmade beauty items The store’s “Ultimate Healing Vegan Lip Balm”  takes its standard vegan lip balm to a new level. The balm includes calendula-infused coconut oil and avocado oil for speeding up your lip’s recovery and grapefruit oil to give the balm a delightful taste. The best part? … Read more

Turn Old Books Into Art

An old book can quickly turn into a fun DIY project, perhaps one you can even earn a little extra cash with. Etsy user naturapicta takes old dictionary pages and transforms them into pieces of art by screen printing on top of them.  The result is a unique piece with a famous quote, image, or … Read more

Prrpost’s March of Fibres Yarn Bowl is One of a Kind

Use one handmade item to create another. This March of Fibres yarn bowl was created by Etsy user prrpots. the one-of-a-kind bowl  was inspired by a March of the Fibres sweater pattern created by Elizabeth Lovick, and was molded on a potter’s wheel and then hard carved without the help of any molds our templates. … Read more

Interview with Robin Fator of Dark Pony Designs

Dark Pony Promotional Video by Tyler Faires

This week were luckily enough to have a little chat with Robin Fator of Dark Pony Designs, with the opportunity to discuss her experience with Etsy and what drives her to make beautiful Classic Handmade Glamour! Not only are her garments and accessories very unqiue. But they are inspiring and have a sense of fun & freedom – which no doubt has lead to her success selling on Etsy. Anyway here is what she has to say :)

1. Tell us about your store and what you offer?

Dark Pony Designs is a handmade brand designed for the modern woman who is not only the master of her own universe, but knows how to have fun and turn heads. In my store you will find bridal gowns, party dresses, resort wear, tulle skirts, costumes, along with jewelry and accessories.

2. What inspired you to start your store?

In 2009 with an economic crisis on my hands, I knew the time was right to begin my journey as a designer and jump into the business of fashion. The inspiration for Dark Pony Designs came after shopping for a party dress at my local department store, I was disappointed with the cheaply made selection that just didn’t have the WOW factor I was after. I decided; I must not be the only girl in the world who wants to wear a high volume, mega sparkle, glamorous cocktail dress. The idea for Dark Pony Designs was born: create a wardrobe for my own ultimate fantasy life and then share it with the world.

3. How has your life changed since starting on Etsy?

My life has changed tremendously. I went from being a stay at home mom who felt guilty about making time for her own dreams, to a stay at home mom who runs her own business, uses her creativity to pay the bills, and knows the value of her time. It isn’t an easy lifestyle, and I do work 7 days a week, but I am very grateful that I have the opportunity to peruse a career I love without being chained to a 9-5.

4. What has been your biggest lesson so far selling online?

Strangely enough, it was not charging enough for my products. When I first started I assumed a low price was best and that I would sell more that way. Unfortunately that attracted the wrong kind of customer and I realized fairly quickly that my time and my products were special and that I should charge accordingly. Etsy’s pricing for profit guide was really helpful.

5. What do see the future holding for darkponydesigns?

My goal for the future of Dark Pony Designs is to move my business to Los Angeles, hire a few employees to produce the line so that I can be more focused on the creative design aspects of the business. I would love to do more boutique wholesale and to put my brand in front of a larger customer base. A line of handbags would also be amazing. And, of course a large scale fashion show would be a dream come true!

6. What are your favorite other Etsy sellers?

DDSLLGirlsStore
StudioMucci
SweatyWisdom
thisilk
TatyanaMerenyuk

7. Best piece of advice for any other seller starting out?

No matter how absurd your idea may be, no matter what people say or think about your product, you must try it and see what happens. There is no shame in trying. Etsy is a great place to experiment and test the waters. You should ask your self what’s the worst that could happen? The answer: the product doesn’t sell. That’s ok. Do it again and again until you feel successful.

There you have it people! I hope you enjoyed this as much as we did. Be sure to check out Robin’s store, put it in your bookmarks because no doubt there will be an occasion that she can help you with!!

Darkpony Designs
http://www.darkponydesigns.com/

Turn Wine Corks Into Art

Let each new bottle of wine you drink contribute to a beautiful piece of art.

This monogram wine cork holder by Etsy Shop: LeCoquetterieShop gives you a place to put those corks once youre done with a bottle.

Over time, the corks will eventually fill in the letter and create a memorable piece of art. If youre a big wine lover you can even spell out an entire word in cork.

Images via Etsy Shop: LeCoquetterieShop

Etsy Seller – Zaaina Skincare: Simple beauty secrets from the kitchen!

Beauty secrets from around the world come down to nothing but a few simple ingredients from your kitchen!

Ever since I was a young girl I was really fascinated with skincare. I guess seeing my mom and grandmother making her own beauty care products from simple kitchen ingredients might be the reason.

Fast forward many years and in my teenage years I was facing with the skin problems and in spite of trying everything I finally went back to my roots and started using simple ingredients to achieve the best result. This experience inspired me to start my own line. Learning the skincare regimen of women around the world, I created each of my products using only proven ingredients.

My products are 100% natural and handmade. I whip coconut butter and grind herbs to make the perfect batch of products.

Check out my etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZaainaSkincare

Brighten your loved ones mailbox

Valentines Day is around the corner and I am thinking what can I get my husband this year? Instead of sending my best friend a simple text what If I start sending greeting cards?

I miss those days when we used to get birthday and anniversary cards from our loved ones in the mailbox.

When I first came across Hello Small World’s shop on Etsy I was really amazed with the creativity they had. They have a wide range of cards and other illustrations.

All there cards are uniquely designed. It has made me think, that starting this year I want to brighten my loves ones day with beautiful envelope in their mailbox rather than telling them so via Facebook or Text.

Images via Etsy Shop: hellosmallworld

Check out their complete list of beautiful cards on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/hellosmallworld

Beautiful Handmade Leather Shoes by Starryknightdesign

Baby shoes are something that you end up keeping for yes! A beautiful memory of a beautiful time.

These hand made leather shoes by Starryknightdesign are just perfect.

So many playful and fun designs to choose from, but most importantly they are handmade with great detail.

An ideal gift for any newborn or even your own. Support small business :)

Images via Etsy Shop: starryknightdesign

For more wonderful products by this talented seller check out their Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/starryknightdesign