January 8, 2009
We're thrilled to bringing back Shop Live, our online interactive shopping extravaganza, and you might remember our host, Garth Johnson from Extreme Craft. In December he wowed us with his extreme Etsy picks (and sparkling personality), so we invited him back to kick of Shop Live in 2009! Here's a sneak peek into Garth's Etsy picks. If you like what you see below, be sure to pop by the Virtual Labs today at 4pm Eastern to chat with Garth and see more of his Etsy favorites!
Vintage Tattoo Diamond Earrings
I don’t have any tattoos and piercings myself, but I like to think of myself as a “post-modern primitive”. Here’s a way to pay tribute to the awesome tradition of tattooing without doing anything permanent to your skin! (It’s also a great way to sport a huge diamond with none of the blood diamond guilt!) By wickedminky, $12.
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Knit Brass Knuckles Pattern PDF
People seem to be spending a lot of time talking about trends in the craft world lately. What’s the “new black” in the craft world? Oddly enough, it seems to be BRASS KNUCKLES! There were 221 brass knuckle-related items on Etsy when last I checked. If I had to be hit with brass knuckles in a fight, I would hope for these knit ones. By NeedleNoodles, $3.50.
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I'm a Mac - White Eject MacBook Key - Sterling Ring
I’m a card-carrying computer geek. I firmly believe we’re living in the golden age of geek jewelry, and this eject button ring proves you can be geeky AND stylish. By creativedexterity, $70.
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Louis Pasteur Finger Puppets
Daniellexo from Etsy actually alerted me to this little gem. I’ve got a niece who looooooves finger puppets, and this Louis Pasteur puppet is a great way to remind her why she hast to get all of those vaccinations. The devil is in the details, and this one comes with some anthrax bacilli and a cat drinking pasteurized milk. By scientificculture, $20.
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Carhenge - Fine Art Photographanda
Like most Nebraskans, I take every opportunity I can to evangelize for my home state. Check out this beautiful photo of “Carhenge”, the staggering monument to Detroit steel that’s located in Alliance, Nebraska. Fun fact: I helped pull the last car at Carhenge into place! By NebraskaSky, $5.
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BigFoot Magnet Set - Pink and Red
I can’t pay tribute to Nebraska without paying tribute to my new home, Eureka, California. Being up in the redwoods means lots of Sasquatch! Check out this great magnet set that satisfies both your Valentine’s Day and Sasquatch urges! By PearsonMaron, $17.
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Wally buys the 'Lost in Space' robot on eBay only to have it nag him about how much time he spends shopping online. plate
Speaking of ceramics, check out the surreal world of “Wally Ware”. Each of his plates is a mini soap opera involving the exploits of a wonderdog named Wally. This particular plate is entitled ”Wally buys the 'Lost in Space' robot on eBay only to have it nag him about how much time he spends shopping online”. That’s a mouthful. By wallywarepottery, $33.
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Angelas Coat of Many Colors - Knitting Pattern
While I was doing research for my upcoming Etsy Shop Live event, I discovered the work of Angela Catirina. From her blog posts, I’m thinking a reality show is in order. Angela isn’t just paying lip service to the coat of many colors—she actually lives in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dolly Parton's hometown. By angelacatirina, $12.50.
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