Etsy Betsy...That's Me.

Etsy...I’m obsessied. I could (sometimes do) spend hours and hours just browsing at photographs, purses, jewelry, dog clothes, home décor, pillows that look like boobs…all handmade or vintage. Just call me Etsy Betsy.

My first experience with this amazing website was awe inspiring. Very quickly I fell in love. The girly “shop ’til I drop” side of me loves the hunt…the chase for something that I really, really want, but more than likely do not need. The creative side of me is astonished at the vast talent of many of the sellers. I am admittedly a little jealous. I am creative, but lately lack the motivation to create anything. Either way, Etsy has my full attention. It’s my favorite thing at the moment.

Almost immediately after our introduction I made my first purchase. After careful consideration I chose a puzzle that spelled out my niece’s name – Aubrey. It was perfectly purple and a great choice for a 1st birthday gift. The planner in me placed the order more than two months before the party. The seller stated that she was very busy with other orders, but to let her know when I needed it so that I would have it in time. It arrived in time, but barely. If it hadn’t been so stinkin’ cute, I would have been really upset. So my first purchase experience wasn’t the greatest. But did I let that stop me? Heck no.

My next two purchases were a tissue box cover and an iPod cover. I know, I know…a little cheesy, right? But both of them are something that I have wanted for quite awhile. I am mad for patterns so my choices were very clear; a brown vintagy floral print for the tissue cover to match the living room and a preppy blue and green plaid cover my iPod to match my purse. I’ve had compliments on both.

Purchases number three and four were necklaces; a locket with a key and an owl. I carefully chose them out of the hundreds upon hundreds of necklaces of these types. My only oversight…they were being shipped from the Philippines. It took almost a month for the tiny package to get to me, but it well worth the wait. They are awesome.
Of my most recent purchases one has not arrived yet. With vacation on my mind I bought a tote bag/huge purse and a wristlet to take with me. I have convinced myself that are more practical to take than the purse that is worth a third of my pay check. Plus, I am purse/bag/tote/wallet obsessied too so these will just add to my collection. Like I said before, I love patterns so these choices were clear also. Below is the wristlet. It arrived on Friday. I love it! The tote is a modern print of apples and pears. I am anxiously awaiting it's arrival.

Just when I thought I had uncovered everything Etsy had to offer, I discovered something else. To me, it's the best part of the entire website. I am an avid list maker. And Etsy's Treasury feature provides me the outlet to be creative while making a (sort of) list of items the shop are selling. I know what your thinking? Matt said the same thing...what is the point? The point is...well...I don't know the exact point. All I know is that it is fun. Check out my Treasury lists. I spend more than time than I'd like to admit daydreaming of my next compilation, secretly obsessing on what I will showcase next. If money grew on trees in my front yard, I would purchase everything on these lists.

If you haven't already, you should definitely explore Etsy and it's hundreds (maybe even thousands) of shops. You never know...some day you made need a shrunken head or a car decal of a recent Charlie Sheen quote. But more than likely you'll choose something like beautiful photograph or a fabulous pair of earrings. Happy browsing!