The California Crafters Club of Etsy (CCCOE) is a group of independent artists, crafters, & artisans from California who sell their wares on Etsy.com.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

"Winter" Mix

It's not feeling very wintery around these parts, but here are a few things to brighten your day anyway.

First up is a dish repurposed from various parts of of a vodka bottle. Upcycling at its finest...

Belvedere Vodka Dish // Polish Presidential Palace
Belvedere Vodka Dish by reVetro

Next is a stitched fabric sculpture. Something unique to show off to your friends...


Stitched Fabric Sculpture Inspired by Vintage Photo
Stitched Fabric Sculpture by Peg Grady Art

Need a little something to keep the chill off. This shrug is just enough for that...


Upcycled Shrug Ballet Emerald Isle Green Wool Extra Small
Upcycled Shrug by Lady Madeline Clothing

Perhaps you've got a baby shower coming up. What a cute handmade gift!

Knit Baby Booties Baby Shower Gift Hand Knit Newborn Baby Shoes Easter Gift Green Cable Design
Knit Baby Booties by Babywear by Babs

Oooh, lapis lazuli... For all your jewelry makers out there, something to add to your stash...

Lapis Lazuli Infinity Focal Bead Natural Blue Stone Goddess 35x23x5mm Qty1 (L8-11)
Lapis Lazuli Infinity Focal Bead by Yay Beads!
And here's a pretty shiny to warm up your wardrobe during our "drab" "winter" months...

Glass Bead Necklace . Lamp Work . Swarovski Crystal
Glass Bead Necklace by Malibu Jewel

And just for fun, a duct tape billfold (Duck Tape is a great brand name, since I know I'm always mispronouncing it)...

Peace Duck Tape Bill Fold
Peace Duck Tape Bill Fold by My Mom and I Handmade

All captions link back to the items on Etsy as well as the shops listed. Make sure to check them out.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Around the Team

There's a new Pantone color of the year and it's radiant orchid. Bella Beads Originals has just the earrings...

Ruby In Zoisite Dangle Earrings, Teardrops, Sterling Silver, Classic, Raspberry Red, Green, Black
Ruby In Zoisite Dangle Earrings by Bella Beads Originals

And over at Bobbles by Carol, she's now offering her own handmade beads...

Artisan Handmade Polymer Clay Beads, Olive Violet and Silver, Set of 9
Olive Violet Artisan Handmade Polymer Clay Beads by Bobbles by Carol

Our team members make such beautiful things.

My next team promotional post is scheduled for January 29th. If you'd like something from your shop featured, let me know...

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Social Media Question

I meant to have a new post all about another amazing social networking site for today. But alas, the holidays came, and it kind of got away from me.

You know I've been blogging about various social networking sites, right? You didn't notice?

Well, I've already blogged about Pinterest, Blogging, Twitter, and Wanelo. And the plan is to continue these once a month. But I have a question for you:

What social media are you involved in? What social networking sites have you tried? Which of these sites would you like me to highlight in the upcoming months?

Right, that was three questions. Um...

Let me know what sites I should look into. I'm open to all suggestions.