Bag It

I thought I'd change things up a bit this week. Rather than going to the "Show Your Handmade" thread (which you should still go and check out), I thought I'd showcase something from the team pages. Because I'm a sucker for bags...

A knitter can never have too many project bags...

Project Bag by The Needle Palace

Has your city banned plastic bags yet? Mine has...

Market Bag - Oranges by Not Without Annette

A good tote bag gets used quite a lot...

Cotton Tote by Stitchuation

And we always need bags with a bit of fun...

Leather Fringed Festival Bag with Beads by Resplendent Leather

This vintage piece is stunning...

Vintage Embroidered Velvet Clutch Purse from India from RagNBoneVintage 

And I can't resist a little crocheted bag now and again...

Loopy Large Crochet Bag by Giggles

This one has a pop of color on the inside...

Black & White Backpack with Lime Green Lining by Three Sisters Harvest

And check out more bags at...

Bag It curated by California Crafters Club Of Etsy - CCCOE on Etsy

Be My Valentine

February is almost here, and that means it's almost time for that pink and red heart festooned ode to love...

Just a few things from the team to celebrate and decorate...

Paper Heart Stickers by Kis for Calligraphy

XOXO Pouch by Yellow Wallpaper

Skull and Crossbones Travel Laundry Bag by annie k designs

Red Hair Flower by Sadie Bloom Designs

Rose & Tuberose Pillar Candle by Badan Body

Copper Spiral Heart Charm Earrings by Poppy Johal Jewelry

Heart with Multiple Dichroic Stripes Ornament by Glass Art Elements

And, of course make sure to check out the full collection on the CCCOE team page:

Be My Valentine curated by California Crafters Club Of Etsy - CCCOE on Etsy

Vine

All the kids are talking about it. But does that mean we should be paying attention?

Vine is kind of like Instagram, but for videos. It's an app that you get for your phone, and then you make 6 second videos. (There's a great article all about how it works here.)  

It could be a useful way to connect with buyers. Imagine showing off your wares in a funny video clip. It might even reach some potential buyers who don't even know they must have what you make. Or, you might find some funny videos to entertain yourself.

Anybody on Vine? Do you like it? Tell us.

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New Year, New You

The first post of a new year needs a fitting theme. So I challenged the team to find something that says "new year" and/or "new you". Here's what they gave me...

From NansGlam:

Gray Pearl Dangle Earrings

sunclassixx says:

This top represents the new year by the fresh look of the rose blooms...

Rose Bloom Halter Top

Babywear by Babs says that these mittens represent: 

1. This year I am expanding my shop inventory into more mittens
2. This year I am planning on using lots of bright colors in all my new inventory
3. This year I am planning on expanding into selling .pdf patterns and this mitten pattern is going to be the first - coming soon.
4. This new year is clear and cold and these mittens are perfect for this type of weather

Long Cuff Ski Mittens

The Lady Horologist says:

New year. New moon. New blossoms. This item helps remind me of the cyclical nature of the world. What was once new could be new again, and things won't always be tough.

Full Moon Blooms

From Knit2Create:

Newborn Baby Boo Hat

cserpent Designs says:

New me - new pictures! Santa brought me a new photo setup and I can get true purple with no photo edits. Here is my first new design with photos from my new setup! 

Royal Purple Amethyst Lampwork and Sterling Earrings

Live Plush says: 

New Year is like a new start to life
Vibrant green depicts early delicate life of a plant that needs nurturing, but as the plant matures it will in turn be very rewarding
Our homes just like plants need a little inexpensive nurturing with curtains and they will provide us with comfort and a place like a sanctuary where we can relax and unwind.

Curtains in Magnolia Emory Lime Green

Happy New Year.