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Do Tell: Indulge Your Etsy Lust and Win Your Dream Item!

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I love Etsy. You love Etsy. We all love Etsy, the virtual equivalent of an incredible craft fair. What if I told you BlogHer will buy you anything you want from the Etsy store of your choice?

If I were to win an item from the Etsy store of my choice, I'd want something from natureartstudio. Why? First off, it's metal sculpture. My late paternal grandfather was a talented metal sculptor who cut his teeth welding airplanes and went on to create amazing beauty later in life. Seeing good copper art always brings back memories of his shop and the smell of a blowtorch. I love this.

The sea turtle, one of my favorite animals.

What's your favorite Etsy store? Why? What do you love about it? What would you want to win from it? Tell us, and maybe we'll buy it for you.

Here's how it works: Leave a comment on this post telling us about your favorite Etsy store and linking to it. Each comment will register you to win whatever you want from that store, up to a value of $100.

The drawing will take place at noon Pacific on Friday, May 14! Make sure you have your e-mail address in your BlogHer profile so we can contact you if you win.

We will put all the comments into a randomizer to choose the winner. Comment as many times as you want, and be sure to support handmade crafts and art. Good luck!

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Don't miss the Do Tell Archive. Last week we asked what you steal from your mom to win two $100 Bloomingdale's gift certificates.

Updated: This contest is now closed.

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PorterHill 5 pts

My best friend grew up on Sailor Moon and I know she'd love this wand. She'd love anything from the shop.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46541024/cosplay-sailo...

eaglesforjack 5 pts

I also love Heaven Scent Creations
my favorite item is this diaper cake for a boy
http://www.etsy.com/listing/27824562/diaper-cake?r...

camper223 5 pts

All my cheap watches only own watches that are under $20.00 no longer work/run
So I'm always asking someone what time it is.
My daughter is graduating from high school in June so have a hectic month ahead.
Since I didn't get no mothers day gifts at all I fiqure I deserve a nice watch

I love unusual, unique, different or one of a kind items
So this would be perfect

Sterling Silver Geneva Quartz Bangle Watch

Store - krissyanne

http://www.etsy.com/listing/38000083/sterling-silv...[]=tags&includes[]=title

Thank you so very much for giving me a chance to be a winner
camper223[at]live[dot]com

DeannaG 5 pts

This is my favorite store:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PowderBlueBijoux

I love it because they're so many pretty, girly things. There are a lot of things I'd want to win from there, it'd be hard to choose just one!

CupcakeCaliBride 5 pts

My latest addiction is the sixtwentyfour shop - I love the convertible half circle dress! All I can think about is how many different ways I could wear it!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixtwentyfour

CAROLINADELTA 5 pts

I like Anderson Soap Company site because of their lovely lip balms.

time2cre8 5 pts

One of my all-time favorite shops!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/maryhardingjewelry

:-)
MaryLou
louluvsvb@yahoo.com

time2cre8 5 pts

I love these beads! The hollow beads have a whole different look. :-)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46773180/lime-glass-ho...

MaryLou
louluvsvb@yahoo.com

Glamorosi 5 pts

I would love a patchwork skirt by Urban Prairie Girl:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46141264/handmade-patc...

( http://Glamorosi.blogspot.com )Glamorosi ( http://Glamorosi.blogspot.com ) -  My life as a jewelry designer and hors d'oeuvre eater

flutterby_storm 5 pts

I think this is just so cute, and I rarely get anything for myself...I'd absolutely love to have it!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44980991/bracelet-and-...

one4earth 5 pts

Angie

My current favorite Etsy store is Western Art Glass found here: www.westernartglass.etsy.com ( http://www.westernartglass.etsy.com ). I love love love the leaf earrings he creates out of old beer bottles! OMG they are GORGEOUS! He does stained glass sun catchers this way too and they are the most gorgeous untacky sun catchers I have ever seen!
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

nynekats 5 pts

Scott

www.bottledupdesigns.etsy.com ( http://www.bottledupdesigns.etsy.com ) is a site I am in love with! They take old broken glass pieces, often antiques like depression glass and old vicks vaporub bottles or insulators and make jewelry out of them! Their stuff is GORGEOUS!

time2cre8 5 pts

I love this little wooden vessel! I have a whole collection, and this little guy would fit right in...

:-)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/39451850/oak-one-eye-g...

MaryLou
louluvsvb@yahoo.com

hannaharms 5 pts

I'm a big science nerd. The serotonin necklace to me is awesome!
http://www.etsy.com/people/molecularmuse

Thanks!

superkeely 5 pts

My favorite Etsy shop is probably Lofted Designs ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/lofteddesigns ). I've already purchased one of her necklaces for me and one for a friend, but I bet I could stand to own another!

Keely

MommyNamedApril 5 pts

I also adore this shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/fussjewelry

(the earrings, especially)

April

www.AprilsLittleFamily.com ( http://www.AprilsLittleFamily.com )

MommyNamedApril 5 pts

One of my favorites is MySweetSpot2: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MySweetSpot2

beautiful hand spun & dyed yarn!

April

www.AprilsLittleFamily.com ( http://www.AprilsLittleFamily.com )

Beth60 5 pts

My favorite Etsy shop is Gift By Wish (http://www.etsy.com/shop/giftbywish). I live in the desert and their clothes are great both for lightweight sun protection in the warmer months and for the cooler months. It's hard to choose just one item, but I think I'd really like this one, in light green, size large: http://www.etsy.com/listing/46700253/manee016-firs...

hockiemack 5 pts

I am in love with so many etsy stores, but I've decided to go with Venni Caprice. I've met the designer in person and modeled her clothes in the past. Lori is nice and amazingly talented! She works with you to get a great fit!

It was very tough to choose just one item, but I would love to own the Venni Caprice Thermal Anchor Hoodie Dress - Made to Order

http://www.etsy.com/listing/41064548/venni-caprice...

hockiemack at hotmail.com

EricaL324 5 pts

I have a tendency to get overworked about little things. I find this piece extremely calming and would love to look at it everyday and reap its soothing benefits.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/28569380/blue-meadow-l... ( http://www.etsy.com/listing/28569380/blue-meadow-l... )

EricaL324 5 pts

My parents just bought a home in the same city where I live just so they could be closer to their grandchild. I want to give them something I know they'd love:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/44202149/huge-64-x-20-... ( http://www.etsy.com/listing/44202149/huge-64-x-20-... )

SweeterLemon 5 pts

I love the ceramic owls in this store:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/fruitflypie

My grandmother used to collect them, and a few of these are EXACTLY like the ones she would keep out on her back porch. Love them!

Anali 5 pts

I don't have one favorite etsy shop. There are so many to love. But I've been wishing for a set of stackable rings. I love this one that I found.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46017420/bold-set-of-1...

Lisa Johnson blogs as "Anali" at Anali's First Amendment ( http://analisfirstamendment.blogspot.com/ ).

anne1456 5 pts

I also like Trudi Davies etsy shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/trudiedavies

she has amazing stack rings.

gijeanie 5 pts

I would love some tutus for my daughter. This shop has some adorable tutus;-)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Nanastutus

Jeanette Huston
chewysmum79@yahoo.com

http://mommyblessingsinsmallbundles.blogspot.com/

fouragainsttwo 6 pts

I love the wall words that Elephannie has! She custom made me a great one for my Hubby's birthday and did a great job!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Elephannie

Mandy W.

FourAgainstTwo.com

JennaHatfield 10 pts

I'm addicted to Etsy. ADDICTED.

My favorite (current) store is Tom Brorn Designs ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/TomBjornDesigns?ga_search...[]=tags&includes[]=title ). I got one of the necklaces for my birthday and I want to buy the store out. I am in lovelovelove with them!

Jenna Hatfield (@FireMom ( http://twitter.com/FireMom )), from Stop, Drop and Blog ( http://stopdropandblog.com ) and The Chronicles of Munchkin Land ( http://thechroniclesofmunchkinland.com ), is a freelance writer and newspaper photographer.

anne1456 5 pts

I like the Touch of Silver store, http://www.etsy.com/shop/TouchOfSilver
I especially like her chain maille bracelet.

Julieriis 5 pts

Just found this amazing shop with lots of felted stuff. Got my eye on this lovely bag
http://www.etsy.com/listing/25799733/felted-hand-b...

Julie
http://www.julieriis.etsy.com

fweetieb 5 pts

Thanks for sharing - this shop is new to me, but is now in my favs as well.

Fweetieb Blog: http://justfweetieb.blogspot.com

fweetieb 5 pts

Etsy is my one stop shop for my girls, and my girlfriends.

I love bags, and have bought a few cloth ones from Etsy...but I am DROOLING over the leather ones (yellow!) by Mautto:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mautto

Fweetieb Blog: http://justfweetieb.blogspot.com

lindenfan1 5 pts

Well... considering I have 30 pages of favorites... it's hard to just pick one. But I'd love this! http://www.etsy.com/listing/35542563/traveler-in-r...

lindenfan1 5 pts

Well... considering I have 30 pages of favorites... it's hard to just pick one. But I'd love this! http://www.etsy.com/listing/35542563/traveler-in-r...

3stairs 5 pts

Treehouse28 (http://www.etsy.com/shop/treehouse28) has awesome, funky clothes in knits for comfort. I'd pick a long skirt and a 3/4 sleeve top from this shop - it was one of my very first favorite shops!

3stairs 5 pts

Cocoricooo (http://www.etsy.com/shop/cocoricooo) - Fabulously comfy-looking clothes! I'd snatch up a pair of Casual Friday pants and either a Padma top or a Love At First Sight top.

3stairs 5 pts

I positively swoon over the leather handbound journals from GILDBookbinders (http://www.etsy.com/shop/GILDBookbinders). I dare you to browse through the shop and not be spellbound!

3stairs 5 pts

I'm totally in love with the reversible pinafores at http://www.etsy.com/shop/allthenumbers - especially the green one and the gray one!

3stairs 5 pts

Urban Prairie Girl (http://www.etsy.com/shop/urbanprairiegirl) creates incredible skirts and super-wide leg pants that look sooo comfortable! I'd get a pair of natural bloomers and a pair of black bloomers if I won a "shopping spree" to this shop.

greenyourdecor 5 pts

I must have a million "favorites" on etsy, but there are a few shops that stand out. Among them, I LOVE ReMod furnishings! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ReModFurnishings

The quality of vintage and mid-century finds is always spectacular! I'm particularly swooning over the Vintage Fiberglass Tulip Chair currently for sale. My workspace is calling out for it! http://www.etsy.com/listing/44427504/sale-vintage-...

Jennae Petersen

GreenYourDecor.com - Your guide to stylish, eco-friendly home decorating!

PorterHill 5 pts

I might be geeking up at a LARP soon and I want to look my best. What better way to do so than to wear some lovely horns?

http://www.etsy.com/listing/31414226/white-shimmer...

Goofy Girl 5 pts

I LOVE this fresh alternative to wallpaper and paint! Fabulous!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/byrdiegraphics

I Wanna Be A Celeb 5 pts

I am such a huge fan of Taylor Jacobson from Rachel Zoe Project, and I just love this Etsy store's Taylor inspired crosses:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/youlookmarvelous

http://iwannabeacelebbutimtoopoortoaffordit.blogsp...

http://lvmomssincity.blogspot.com/

nape 5 pts

I love the great tote bags and pouches at Haut Totes: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HautTotes

A quick look around at the cute bags should convince you pronto--excellent store!

Thanks for a wonderful giveaway. Let's promote hand-made!

ajlanser 5 pts

My Quilted Room is a favorite... But there are SO MANY FAVORITES - how can you make me chose just 1 shop :)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyQuiltedRoom