Twenty-one Etsy designers. That's what we have going into Instagram Picks, Vol. 3. It goes to show that despite some flaws, Etsy continues to be a platform for some of the best, emerging independent artists and designers from around the world. We only feature the best designers on our Instagram feed, but this round-up is based on those designers and artists who have received … [Read more...]
Letterpress Love
Letterpress has come along way since Gutenberg invented it in the mid-15th century. Since then it has gone from the only game in town to being the darling of the slow print movement. Letterpress takes time and skill, which in the digital age is pretty unrealistic as a form of production. And while letterpress wedding invitations, greeting cards, and business cards became a bit … [Read more...]
Instagram Picks
[maxbutton id="1" url="https://www.instagram.com/whatdesigners/" text="view INSTAGRAM" window="new"] [maxbutton id="1" url="https://www.etsy.com/people/whatdesigners/favorites/items-i-love?ref=favs_index_1" text="view ETSY PICKS" window="new"] Based on designs that we shared to Instagram, these designs received the most Instagram love from our followers. We'll update … [Read more...]
Call for Designers: Letterpress Edition
Firstly, thanks to Traci from Rustic Eye for providing the "awesome" letterpress image (check out her Etsy store for some fabulous vintage finds!) Yes, you might be familiar with the letterpress cards, calendars, postcards - and whatnot - but these solid wood letters provide the foundation for letterpress printing (although metal is also used). Now to the business at hand, I … [Read more...]
HELLO YELLOW
The sky is grey - rain, rain go away - but spotted here and there in the garden are daffodils. And, this seems as good a time as any to feature some spring like yellow products from some fabulous independent designers. All of these products are super sunny looking, but my favorite has got to be the jolly looking "egg pants". So get in touch with your inner "spring" and check … [Read more...]