Weekly Shopping Guide: Week 12 (24 - 30 Dec 2007)

Singapore Etsy's Weekly Shopping Guide

Twas the night before Christmas... and the lil children wondered what were inside the stockings hung up by the mantel, or nicely wrapped presents sitting under the Christmas tree.

While the mad rush for Christmas may be soon over, retail therapy is always available. At our Singapore Etsy stores that is. Check out this week's selection for both eye candy and possible gifts, all year round.

Meanwhile, from all of us at Singapore Etsy, have yourself a very Merry Christmas!

Weekly Shopping Guide: Week 11 (17 - 23 Dec 2007)

This week's Weekly Shopping Guide is a little different. Here's introducing to you Etsy's new way to shop - Shop Local.

This new feature on Etsy that allows you to shop local and have items reach you in time for Christmas. It is also a great way to filter out Singapore sellers from the large number of Etsy sellers. Do check it out.


You can read the FAQs and more about this new feature here.

Singapore Etsy meetup - 5 Jan 2008

The members of Singapore Etsy are having a meetup. We will be having lunch first and then head to MAAD to check out the works of fellow crafters.

Here are the details:

Date: 5 Jan 2008
Location: Tanjong Pagar MRT
Time: 11.30am

Please RSVP by posting in the yahoo group thread here.

Current list of attendees for lunch:
Lis (saplanet)
Julie (seraphinaco)
Cindy (starrydesigns)
Agnes (artfaerie) and child
Lili (prettycloth)
Amy - tentative (melbangel)

People who have booths on that day:
Ruth (sparklethots)
Betsy (Knotty Bicsie)
Heather (heathernmel)
Michelle (jewelparlour)
Chu Ling (LingGlass)
Doris (dorisworks)
Dulcy (beyondwonderlandd)
Lily (lilypang)

Weekly Shopping Guide: Week 10 (10 - 16 Dec 2007)

Singapore Etsy's Weekly Shopping Guide

While jewelry dominate in the Singapore Etsy stores, you got to admit that we all complement each other. Gift giving is a 'package' thing, so do remember to check out other items such as handmade cards and bags. Present your items beautifully and you add immensely to their value.

This week's selection features an assortment of jewelry, crocheted items and cards. Mix and match for your recipients or consider getting them for yourself. You do need a little pampering too!

Weekly Shopping Guide: Week 9 (3 - 9 Dec 2007)

Singapore Etsy's Weekly Shopping Guide

Another amazing mix for this week's selection. Can you see the gorgeous colours in each piece? This week's collection of jewelry returns to basics as our Singapore Etsy members keep to simple but no less beautiful designs.

Also consider getting crocheted items as gifts! Either the patterns to keep idle hands occupied over the holiday or a ready made item. And don't forget, even our playthings need accessories too!

By the way, if you are from US, do remember that the 'deadline' to ship early enough for Christmas is looping up ahead. If you are from Singapore or the region, the deadline's close but not that close. So hurry and get all your purchases in order.

Also if you are interested in shopping from the entire team, do check out this page for the complete list of all our Etsy shops.

MAAD Market

Several members of our team are having booths at MAAD this weekends.

Date: Sat, 01 Dec 07 & Sun, 02 Dec 07
Time: 11am - 7pm
Location: MAAD, Red Dot Museum
Address: 28 Maxwell Road

Participating Members:
Doris from Dorisworks
Michelle from Jewelparlour
Ruth from Sparklethots
Enqi & Xin from makisquarepatch
Chu ling from Lingglass

Swing by to pick up some of the most wonderful handmade pieces!

Time: 11am to 7pm on Sat and Sun

Weekly Shopping Guide: Week 8 (26 Nov - 2 Dec 2007)

Singapore Etsy's Weekly Shopping Guide

One thing about having a group issuing a shopping guide is that there is a diverse selection of items available for you to choose. In this week's selection, we feature an assortment that is likely to meet your gift buying needs.

Take time to browse and choose from these wonderful handmade items. They speak volumes of love in each and every piece. Show your loved ones that you care enough to buy handmade. Even for the christmas adornments. :)

Happy shopping!

Weekly Shopping Guide: Week 7 (19 - 25 Nov 2007)

Singapore Etsy's Weekly Shopping Guide

It is another week closer to Christmas... So... how has your Christmas shopping been progressing?
We have another series of items for you to consider.

If your recipient lives in the colder regions, consider this gorgeous scarf (Syish). If a driver in need of some car deco, this crystal tree charm (Seraphinaco) might do the trick. If the person is a crafter, consider either this pattern for two cute angel dolls (SAPlanet) or patchwork pincushion (Lemonstitches).

Or if you think she is a fashionista, consider this set of lovely earrings by Beakee, JewelParlour and Pixei. Get one, get all and make her happy. Or gift them to a few people... Hmm.

Of course, it would be good to include a lil handwritten card and what better way to tell your message then with these cards from Guileless and Uniquegrabs.

Let your family and friends know you did put in a lot of love, effort and thought into your gift selection... because they are worth it.

Weekly Shopping Guide: Week 6 (12 - 18 Nov 2007)

Singapore Etsy's Weekly Shopping Guide

Its about 40 odd days till Christmas and it is definitely time to kick start the shopping! Take a step back from the shopping malls and look to our special series of the shopping guide. From this week forth till Christmas, we will feature a collection of handmade goodies that are sure to delight those on your list.

This week's issue features a mix to delight the pretty ladies in your life. For the young ones (or young at heart!), consider the handcrafted soft toys (from sellers SAPlanet and Sugar Punk). Even consider pairing the lovable beaver print pouch from Maki Squarepatch with the cupcake keyring by Toys From The Heart for a young fashionista close to your heart.

Jewelry is also another good way to go with the diverse selection from this week's featured sellers -- Seraphinaco, Starry Designs, Sparkle Thots, Lolotee2007 and Jewel Parlour. Between them, they cover a range of styles, great for almost everyone you know.

Go shopping now! And remember to check back next week for the next instalment of our Christmas Special.

Saturday Tea Party at Hello Eco! Ci-Tea

Hello Eco! is hosting yet another Saturday Tea Party. This week's artists include our very own sparklethots and earringaddict.

When: 10 Nov 2007 (Saturday)
Where: Hello Eco! (111 Emerald Hill)
Go here for directions
Time: 1 to 5 pm

Be sure to stop by and see their items first hand!