I absolutely LOVE buying things on Etsy.com and at craft fairs. “Why?,” you ask. Because not only can you fine the coolest things, but they are often MUCH higher quality than stores AND you are supporting an artist in their trade! I wish I was even half as talented as some of these people! Another good reason is that by supporting local artists, you are helping out your local encomony (in theory at least). Here’s just a quick look at some awesome stuff I have recently found (and fallen in love with…darn my limited budget)

Our chainmaille supplier

Just bought one, and it is fantastic!

It's a flash drive!

Ever seen the movie The Illusionist? Yeah. This guy actually makes replicas of the lockets seen in the movie!

Home-made birds toys!

There are so many other awesome artists out there, I just don’t have time to link them all! And if you like something you see, please click the photo and check out the artists shop. I’m sure they’d love to be shown some extra love!