thrifty. crafty. etsy.

Three of my favorite things! There's no spending guilt at Etsy, where your money (minus a 25cent listing fee) goes into the pockets of artisans, who personally handle and mail your purchase. Items include everything from one-of-a-kind greeting cards to highly detailed $8000+ wood tables. Sellers are easy to contact, and the site is about as user friendly as it gets, with a variety of search options. Want something green? Use the color tool, which locates listings based on whichever hue strikes your fancy.

Here are a few things I've permanently affixed to my wish list . . .

Catnip Sushi!
Less than $10 with shipping!
Hand knit and filled with catnip, for the cultured kitty.

"Octopusme", an Etsy seller and artist with a love for slimy sea creatures, has an AMAZING like of Octopus tentacle jewelry. Cast from the real thing, she has earrings, pendants, and my favorite - this strange ring .. . It's a bit pricy, $160 for the ring, but they are each custom-made, and in my opinion, well worth it.

This Dictionary Pendant is made from an image taken from a dictionary printed in 1936. Historical. Reasonable at $30, I love the antique look!