- Another round-up? Come on Praxis Descends, give us a review, a tutorial, some lovely pictures?
- No! I've been meaning to do a round-up of my favourite Etsy pieces for ages. Last night I was updating my favourites list and realised I had ten things that were just crying out to be features in my I want list.
By
the time you read this post, some of these things might have sold out
or been taken off Etsy all together. If this is the case, please
check out their shop for other things. These people put their time
into making amazing and beautiful things, and they should be
supported for it.
Before
I carry on, let me tell those of you who don't know exactly what Etsy
is. It's a website where people can sell their handmade and vintage
items. The standard for quality is really high and many of the shops
are based in the USA (so the exchange rate is favourable), and the
shipping isn't too extreme.
So
without further ado, let's take a look at the ten things I need
everyone to go out and buy me...
One
of my absolute favourite video-games and a functional, iconic piece
of kit. It would make me feel so prepared in the event of a zombie situation. I just hope no one would mistake me for an actual first-aider. (Creator's Note: Pills not included)
Ok.
I just absolutely love this item. I truly wish I could justify buying
a science officer's bra that few people would ever see. Maybe if this
were a swimsuit I'd snap one up. Also it would need to be much larger than the ones offered by the seller ^^'''
So
I don't have my ears pierced any more, but I love the simple charm of
these little gems. They subtly indicate a geeky inclination without
the (perhaps overt) design of the Starfleet Bra.
Well
this is a blast from the past. I remember doodling these eight badges
on every notebook and clean surface I could find. They symbolised
something awesome to be achieved. I wanna be the very best...
I
really really love
patterned china. Even in my very broke first year of Uni I found a
few quid to spare on some nice/garish tea cups to sit and revise
with. But this cup and saucer combo is perfection. I need to sit and
sip tea from it while watching a costume drama or doing my correspondence. More tea vicar?
Crafting
things out of duct tape isn't exactly reinventing the creative wheel.
But this ring is so perfectly made and beautifully presented. There
is a lot to be said for simple concepts, executed this well. I would
absolutely want to wear one of these with a smart outfit.
Avatar Water Tribe Fleece – Rarity's Boutique
$140 (£90)*
Avatar Water Tribe Fleece – Rarity's Boutique
$140 (£90)*
Easily
the most expensive item on my list, but this gorgeous fleece was the
reason I'm actually finishing this list. The detail and colour look
perfect, and the depth of the hood makes it seem snug and cozy. Every
nation is amazing, but the blues of the Water Tribe will always sway
me.
I
have too many dice. That is a cold, simple fact. However, if I could
find more room for a badass d6 then this would be that d6. It's a
really nice design and the finish looks professional and detailed.
This has been on my list for some time and is probably the item I'll
get when I have some funds.
I
found these hunting for MLP wings on Etsy and was totally blown away.
An impractical purchase if ever I saw one. I don't know any
situation where these would be suitable or appropriate. But I don't
care. They look amazing and glam.
$60
(£39*)
I
needed a Harry Potter item on this list and wow did I find one. The
printing on this book looks so good. A plain-page, thick, hardback
notebook that would look awesome on a shelf next to any of the actual
HP books.
So
there is my list of amazing and unique Etsy finds. Sure I probably
won't buy many of these things. Still it'd be nice if more people got
onto Etsy and shared their faves. It's a really great place to find
lovely things. This is where I will eventually start putting up
things I've made (shameless time-travel plug).
*Prices all based on a currency converter just before publishing this post. Subject to change depending on how badly the Government derp up the economy.
** None of the pictures are taken by me, they are all used in the spirit of free advertising, but if particular Etsians complain then I'll take them down.
*Prices all based on a currency converter just before publishing this post. Subject to change depending on how badly the Government derp up the economy.
** None of the pictures are taken by me, they are all used in the spirit of free advertising, but if particular Etsians complain then I'll take them down.
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