Purple Swirls

Fabric Mini Key Fob from nicherndesigns

Home Sweet Cubical Embroidery Hoop Art from HeyPaulStudios

Aphrodite Shea Butter Soap from amathia

Sterling Silver Calligraphy Name Necklace from SilverTrove

Father's Day Gifts

Pop Tab and Bottle Cap Keychain by FabTabulous
Golf Quote Card with Handmade Paper by Bbesigns
It Takes Someone Special to be a Dad Framed Calligraphy by TangoPony
Men's Fresh Outdoors Shaving Soap by Crimson Hill

Naturally Clean with Crimson Hill

Specializing in nature-inspired, spa-quality handmade soaps and bath, body & home luxuries, Crimson Hill Soaps and Scents offers Soaps, Body Creme, Sugar Scrubs, Perfume Oils, Kids Soaps & Party Favors, Lip Balms & Tints, Gift Sets, Carpet Deodorizer, Home Fragrance Oils and much more! 

Natural Sugar Scrub & Deep Moisture Spa Treatment

Men's Oakmass Shaving Soap, with natural oat scrubs

Need custom favors for a baby shower, birthday party, bridal shower, office party or any other event?  Crimson Hill specializes in creating custom party favors and would love to work with you to create something unique for your special event!

Vibrancy

Inspired by the colors in this gorgeous pillowcase from TinyStitches, pictured top left, kisforkitty, showcases a collection of red, hot pink and avocado green items from Kansas City Etsy Team Member Shops.

Warrensburg Summer Craft Fair - June 25th

What: Warrensburg Summer Craft Fair!

When: Sat. June 25th, 9am-4pm

Where: Warrensburg Community Center ABC Building (between pool and Grover Park)

Who: Over 40 Local & KC Artists & military spouses with a variety of handmade items, gifts, & baked goods for all budgets!

Free admission! Door Prizes! Stop in for popsicles and shop after a swim at the pool or let the kids play in the park and have pizza/hot dogs while you shop and taste samples!

These Kansas City Etsy Team Members will be selling their handmade wares Saturday, stop by and say hello, you'll totally make their day when you tell them you read about them here.









Here are some of the other Etsy shops that will have a booth Saturday: TamarinDesigns, LKBPhotography, endorfinn, TheForbiddenApple, CJaeger, meashinTubbyStuff, BIMCraftsnCreations, Amy'sTopStitching Co., Pecan Sandies, kellydawncreations

*Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Avon, Tupperware, Miche, Beijou Bags, Tastefully Simple, TONS of local Etsy shops ... over 40 Local & KC Artists & military spouses with a variety of handmade items, gifts, & baked goods for all budgets!

*Door Prizes will be awarded!*

*Indoor and outdoor booths, rain/shine.*

For the Men

If you thought Etsy was just for the ladies, you would be seriously mistaken. Check out these masculine finds for the manly man.
"For The Men" curated by CuriouslySappy.

Something Old, Something New

Something Borrowed, Something Reuse

Love this recent KCEtsy team treasury curated by ThreadsEdge featuring more of our vintage, antique dealers and artists who up-cycle and re-purpose everyday items into beautiful creations.

Here are nine of the sixteen featured artists, click here to view the entire collection and leave a comment.

Sporting our PINK for Breast Cancer

Kansas City Etsy Team would like to challenge all our readers to sport a little extra pink this month in support of the many women and men who are affected by Breast Cancer each year. This month find some way to reach out and lighten the burden of cancer for someone you know ... take in a meal or frozen dinner for later, send a note of love and encouragement, volunteer your time, make a phone call, send a gift card (gas, groceries, take out), donate money for research. Together we can make a difference and lighten the load of the many, within our circles whose lives have been forever changed because of cancer.

Small Pouch, pressed flowers by nicherndesign
Hawaiian Lei flower artisan Soap by ajscountrycottage
Poppy Illustration Poster by shawnanonna
Pouty Pink Raveled Rosettes Tank by EllaJoeCouture
Tiny Treasures Necklace by NewelryJewelry
Petal Pink Burp Cloth Bundle by tinystitches

Collection contributed by NichernDesign.

Sweet Land of Liberty

Big Blueberry Flower Pendant & Jade on copper chain necklace by NewelryJewelry
Patriotic Lampwork Bracelet by WMJewelry
Ella Joe Couture Rockstar in Training Onesie by EllaJoeCouture
Fresh Lilac Luxury Artisan Handmade Soap by ajscountrycottage

Mother's Day - Bath & Body

Evergreen, Lichen, Tree Resin BATH SALT 3-pack by ForStrangeWomen
Make-up Bag by thesewingmachine
Essential Oil Soaps by ajscountrycottage
Ultra Light Body Lotion by HarvestOfPeace
Lavender Sachet by ByDesign

Mother's Day - Seafoam

Playful Paisley, large flat pouch by nicherndesign
Anna II Chenille Burp Cloth by polkadotpapoose
Reversible Apron by thesewingmachine
Copper Chain Charm Bracelet by thebeadedlizard
Sweet Dreams Lampwork bracelet by WMJewelry
Luxury Artisan Oil Oil Bar Soap by ajscountrycottage

Pearly Whites

Lace Overlay Wedding Ring Pillow by MondeDesign
Pink Peppermint Luxury Artisan Soap by ajscountrycottage
Double Disk Pearl Earrings by christinavitale
Clutter Crates Wall Pocket by SouthHouseBoutique
Pure by JewlLi
Lily Viola Clutch by thesocialseam

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: KCEtsy Team's Great Giveaway! WEEK 1: WIN A FREE BAR OF SOAP from AJ's Country Cottage!

KCETSY TEAM is proud and excited to feature COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS - 18 weeks of wonderful blog giveaways from now until December! Don't miss your chance to win some fabulous free items from this very talented team! For our first week's giveaway, I, AJ from AJ's Country Cottage will be giving away a free bar of handmade soap of the winner's choice! Choose from any in-stock soap in my Etsy shop!

I just adore the creativity involved in making my own soap from scratch, because I know exactly what's going into my recipe and exactly what's NOT. Several years ago, I became challenged to try this wonderful union of art and science. When I finally took the plunge and made my very first batch, I knew there was no going back to commercially-produced soap for me and my family! What a rush it was to cut into that first batch, then lather up with my very own deliciously-scented creation!

I am inspired by nature; the scent of a lovely flower or the colors of a gorgeous sunset will stimulate me to try and recreate those memories. My family's skincare needs inspire me as well; one has oily skin, another dry skin, and a third sensitive. So I was challenged to create special soaps for them. It's so rewarding to be able to help with people's special needs.

My favorite recipe ingredients are olive oil, shea butter, milks, and essential oils. I love variety, so my favorite soap varies by season. In winter when my skin tends to be drier, I love my Creamy Shea Butter soap. In the fall I adore vanillas and spicy scents. Summertime means I'll go for some fruity or minty soaps, which make me feel so refreshed! Right now I've got a bar of Ginger Lime in my shower.

TO ENTER THIS CONTEST AND WIN A FREE BAR OF SOAP, simply visit my Etsy shop, ajscountrycottage.etsy.com and choose your favorite item in the shop (doesn't have to be soap!), then post a comment about your favorite item here. BE SURE TO INCLUDE contact information (your e-mail) in your post, so we can notify you if you win. Contest closes at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on Sunday, Aug. 16. Monday Aug. 17, a winner will be randomly drawn from eligible entrants and notified by e-mail, and the winner's name will also be posted here. Winner has one week to contact me to claim his/her prize, and it will be sent free of charge - shipping's on me too! Contest open to U.S. residents. Keep checking here for our weekly drawings!

Update 8/17/09: THE WINNER OF THIS DRAWING for a FREE BAR OF SOAP IS JERSEYGIRL137! Congratulations!