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Etsy.com teams up with talented tastemakers to bring you stylish shopping picks live via webcam in the Virtual Labs, Etsy's multimedia online chat rooms. Guest curator, Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, Style Director for People StyleWatch, shares her favorite fall finds and gives great tips for being effortlessly fashionable, whatever the weather. For the next chance to connect live and for more style inspiration, check out blog.etsy.com. Shop now, here!

Read the full article on Etsy's blog. This October, let's take on new and unique creepy Halloween decor instead of the same old orange and black motif. In today's How-Tuesday, Etsy and Threadbanger team up to create a 3-dimensional blood spatter effect. These murder scene recreations are blood-chilling decor, and they make a fun and interactive backdrop for your Halloween party's photo booth. This will surely creep you and your guests out and will go over quite well with the serial killers in attendance.

Eiko Ishioka created some beautiful, symbolic dresses for the Francis Ford Coppola film "Bram Stoker's Dracula", which earned her an Academy Award.

See the video I made and watch how Mina's character beautifully develops from being cool and virginal, into a blossoming rose and then finally into a haunted woman that looks to have stepped out of a pre-raphaelite painting.

The music is by Wojchiech Kilar, and is available on iTunes.

Read the full article on Etsy's blog. (Extended drum roll...) The winner of the Handmade Moment Video Contest is "Handmade Moments are Everywhere" by Daniel Kwan! Daniel's outstanding animation gets across the playful spirit of Etsy. Our judges and the community were all drawn to the cute characters. While the piece is fantastical, it also outlines the Etsy shopping experience. We think this video entices people and makes them want to learn more about Etsy. Congratulations to Daniel. You will be hearing from our chief bean-counter Sinohe who will be presenting Dan with a giant $3250 check.

Two words: Total. Radness. Thanks to all the wonderful crafters we met at the festival! Featured Etsy sellers: ruffeoheartslisnoty population one oneup designs empire empire perfect children orange peel enamel adorn jewelry i make cute stuff patrice cake don't quilt your day job puckish Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles and videos!

See the full article on the Storque, Etsy's blog.Tugboat Printshop, located in Pittsburgh, PA, shows you how to make a beautiful t-shirt printed with one of their stylish woodcuts! For those of you who want to know all the in-depth basics- this is for you! Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles and videos!

Check out hacked synths, CD-Rs, a handmade keytar and more at Create Digital Music's party! Hosted by Esty Labs and Make: Magazine. Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles, events and videos!

In case you missed the bumpin' and grindin' at the Spins & Needles night September 14th, catch a little dose here! Hosted by Melanie Yugo (crafter/designer) & Jason Pelletier (DJ), attendees mix DIY projects with funky beats in a communal atmostphere. Melanie and Jason are travelling across the U.S. and Canada with this hip event- don't miss it! Check out their info at: http://spinsandneedles.com/ Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles and videos!

Antonio Gould talks about online video and podcasting, in this last segment of the presentation he gave at the Etsy Labs. He gives a number of valuable hints to small business owners. Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles and videos!

See the full article on the Storque, Etsy's blog.Christine, aka Jackrabbit, floored us with her amazing wiener bench. Here's the story behind the wieners and a bit from her booth at the Bazaar Bizarre show, her first place prize for the Upcycling Contest. Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles and videos!

See the full article on the Storque, Etsy's blog.Congrats to Mallory aka dismantled. Her FEMA tarp dress won 3rd place in the Etsy Upcycling contest. Thanks to the generosity of Thimblescratch, the 2nd place winner who wasn't able to claim her prize of the booth at the Bazaar Bizarre at Maker Faire, Mallory was able to go! She pooled goods with the New Orleans Craft Mafia and represented the post-Katrina craft scene.Here she talks about indie artists living in New Orleans, the appeal of Trashion and her experiences at the Maker Faire. Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles and videos!

Welcome to Etsy's new e-zine, The Storque. In this debut newscast we bring you the Geolocator3, news from the Labs, tips from Customer Supportland, an exclusive puppet corresponsdent interview with Revolving Dork, and commentary from a local man.Please join us as we bring you all the news that's fit to be made by hand!http://etsy.com/storquehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/etsystorque/ http://del.icio.us/tag/storque

Etsy attended the crazy fun Bazaar Bizarre and Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA May 19-20. Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles and videos!

See the full article on the Storque, Etsy's blog.St Paul, MN rocks. There were Etsy sellers galore at Craftstravaganza and lots of die-hard Etsy buyers too. Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles and videos!

Etsy visited the Citysol festival on July 14, hosted by Solar One in New York City. Alison and Tim checked out some of the alternative educational resources, music and handmade items. Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles and videos!

On July 2, 2007, the Etsy Labs had the pleasure of hosting new media consultant and educator Antonio Gould for an informative lecture, both in person and in our online Workshop. Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles and videos!

Antonio Gould continues his talk about how to use the web to stay small whilst selling all over the world. Don't forget to stop Etsy's blog, the Storque for more great articles and videos!

See the full article on the Storque, Etsy's blog.Don't forget to stop by the Storque for more great articles and videos! Let's meet the band! Backstage at the Siren Festival 2007, at Coney Island. It sure is noisy!

See the full article on the Storque, Etsy's blog.Don't forget to stop by the Storque for more great articles and videos! Lavender Diamond talks about handmade packaging for their music and the sorts of visual art and items they've made with friends. Becky mentions the importance of using recycled raw materials as much as possible. Yes!

See the full article on the Storque, Etsy's blog. Don't forget to stop by the Storque for more great articles and videos! A quick little statement from the band and a wee clip of the show. Lavender Diamond!