Everything Etsy

Everything Etsy is a blog that is SO much more than just Etsy.  In fact having the word Etsy in the title may put some people off from having a peek.  You may think it is just a shop but it is way, way more.

This is what they have to say:  "We blog about all kinds of creative awesomeness! Handmade Gifts, Selling on Etsy, Ikea Hacks, Free Printables, Blogging & Social Media and so so so much more! Follow along and join over 100,000 fans and followers. Blogging since 2008"

If you don't know of them then I suggest you get over there pretty quick and take a looksie for yourself. There is some amazing inspiration for your Christmas decor including links to 25 handmade Christmas wreaths.  Here are a few examples.

The one above was done by Tricia of Simplicity in The south.  A great blog worth checking out.

As well as a whole host of tutorials and lots of free printables, there is also a fantastic resource area full of advice for anyone wishing to sell their handmade goodies online.

One of my favourite tutorials on Everything Etsy right now is the one for Soy Candles.  I am SO desperate to have a go at making some of these.  Perhaps in the new year!  My new year is going to be packed full!

You can see the tutorial here: Soy Candles  if you want to have a go. To pique your interest here are a couple of photos from the tutorial.

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Aren't they just so drool worthy?

If you are looking for craft inspiration or help and advice to get you selling online then I can thoroughly recommend Everything Etsy.  If you do have a go at any of their tutorials, please drop by and tell us all what you made.

Jilly @ Fabrilushus

Craftsy

Who has heard of Craftsy? If you haven't then you are missing out. Craftsy is one of my favourite places for inspiration on a whole host of crafts.

Craftsy is an online community of creative people who are passionate about their crafts and who want to share their knowledge and to learn together.

Craftsy covers a whole load of different crafts including, sewing, quilting, jewellery making, photography, embroidery, knitting, crochet, baking and much more. All classes are from the best instructors who are eager to share their skills.

In addition to the "paid for" classes Craftsy has lots of free mini tutorials which are absolutely brilliant if you are looking for inspiration for a fast and easy project.

If all of that is not enough, they also sell patterns and supplies.  They also have a really good blog which it is well with signing up for and you will get a weekly email with the latest projects.

Today I wanted to show you a project that I would like to do this week if I can just find the time. I love quilting and small, quick projects are great because you get such satisfaction from a project completed. This project is for mug rugs.  So fast to do and you can never have enough mug rugs, right?

Need a cute Christmas present for a friend?  Make them a set of mug rugs.

This link will take you to 6 free mug rug patterns.  My favourites are the snowman and the heart glow.

 

 
Which are your favourites? If you explore the Craftsy archives you will find many more mug rug patterns.  Hopefully I will soon be able to show you the ones that I have made.

Check out Craftsy for yourself and if you make anything that you would like to share here on the Fabrilushus blog then please contact me and we can set up a guest post.

Laters  alligators.

Jilly @ Fabrilushus