Two new additions

sweetpea16.etsy.com - Handknit items and artwork.

ekebodesign.eu/shop/ - Knitwear and more

New staff picks have been posted.

$44

$2

$16

New artist

Hoopadelic
www.hoopadelic.com
Fun handmade Hoops.

New websites

Snow Moon Spinnery
www.snowmoon3.etsy.com
I sell handpainted and handspun yarn and handmade drop spindles, stitch markers, row counters, row markers, and earrings.

ElizabethsExclusives
www.ElizabethsExclusives.etsy.com
Handmade jewelry from an artisan with years of experience specializing in earrings.

Three new websites

Amy Buchheit Open Studio
http://AmyBuchheit.etsy.com
Beautiful hand crafted art creations for home or office.

DAMdesigns
http://www.damdesigns.etsy.com
Unique art, wearable art and more!

TagsAndButtons
http://www.tagsandbuttons.etsy.com
Tags, Buttons, Promos, Cards, Custom Items and More!

New artist

Where'd Ya Get That Purse
http://wheredyagetthatpurse.etsy.com
A website for custom purses, all styles, sizes, themes and more. The place for your dream purse.

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Staff Picks

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Two New Artists

Earthly Creations
http://EarthlyCreations.etsy.com
Affordable handmade jewelry

Boy Girl Boy Girl Design
http://boygirlboygirldesign.etsy.com
We sell hand dyed and hand painted infant and children's clothing.

New Artist

azurerocket
http://azurerocket.etsy.com
Eclectic life accessories.

4 new submissions

Out of the Pink Sky Designs
http://outofthepinksky.etsy.com
Jewelry – from fun to elegant.

Stylish Mode Fashion Accessories

http://beckababe.etsy.com

Very large selection of fashion accessories available, from trendy to basic. All are made from top quality and designer fabrics!

The Scrabble Gal

http://www.thescrabblegal.etsy.com

Scrabble Jewelry, Home Accessories and Gifts.

Cadence Innovative Designs
www.cadencedesigns.etsy.com
Handmade Jewelry, Accessories, & more, a modern twist on classic designs-Typewriter Keys and buttons reworked to Wire-Wrapped Sterling creations.

New submission

Beat Black
beatblack.etsy.com
Handmade polymer clay Jewelry for the not so usual gal. Includes Brains, Candy and Animal Print :)

New addition - Brattycakes

Brattycakes
http://myspace.com/bratty_cakes
I make flower hairclips and bows. Some of them have handmade pieces in the middle and some have recycled jewelry.

New artist

Palmarosa Hand Crafts
www.palmarosa.etsy.com
Palmarosa Hand Crafts is hand made greeting cards, knit/crocheted wear, and all natural hand made soaps (coming soon)

Three new handmade artists

Big Cheese Crafts
bigcheesecrafts.etsy.com
Unique crocheted accessories- bags, hats, fingerless gloves, and more. Custom orders always welcome.

Heritage Needlework
heritageneedlework.etsy.com
The home of Heritage Hand Dyes yarn and fine handcrafted textiles

Jewellery By Marielle
http://mariellescrafts.etsy.com
Bridal and everyday Swarovski Crystal, Pearl and Sterling Silver Jewellery

Sniffle

Last week was a tough week - there was a lot going on at work and I was often up pass midnight updating the website. Emotionally, I didn't think I was too stressed, though now that I think about it I did eat a lot more candy cars than normal. Physically last week has caught up to me, and now I have the sniffles : (

I still plan to keep up with the updates for the rest of the week, I just might be a bit slower than I would wish.

I hope you find the website helpful, I'm always up for criticisms and recommendations.

Two new artists

MichellesCharmWorld
http://www.MichellesCharmWOrld.Etsy.Com
A Funky and Chunky Visit back to the 80s with a flair for the unusual.

Spinderella
spinderella.etsy.com
I have handspun yarns, hand carded batts, and I also do commission spinning.

Two new artists!

A Nice Bag
www.anicebag.etsy.com
Unique Hand-Knitted and Felted Bags: Totes, Purses, Wallets, and Clutches.

Stunning Anna K Designs
www.stunningannak.etsy.com
My shop is full of all the fun crafts that I like to do in my spare time! I hope you like it too!

Three new listings

Kell’s Creations
http://www.kellscreations.etsy.com
Inspired by fantasy and folklore, literature and history, Kell’s Creations by Kelley Pounds features eclectic and distinctive wire-wrapped jewelry.

Moonrose Jewelry, Creations and Vintage

http://moonrose.etsy.com

Moonrose has items perfect for the MAN or Woman in your life. Creations with a Natural Flair, also Vintage items.

Craftheart
Craftheart.etsy.com
Handmade gift items for all occasions, crochet, etc. Also greeting cards. Custom orders accepted.

New websites

xoelle
http://www.xoelle.etsy.com
hip bow ties, quilts, clothing, and home decor repurposed from vintage treasures.

PattyMara Gourley
www.pattymara.etsy.com
Pattymara.etsy.com is my handmade shop, featuring painted silks, Day of the Dead pottery, fused glass/beaded jewels and poetry collage.

Amy Giannini/Morning Star Arts

www.MorningStarArts.etsy.com

Handmade sterling silver and bead jewelry and accessories

I've been working on the website ...

I think it's looking better. My partner liked the rainbow colors inside the actual "portal," but I think it was too much, so I took it out. I'm still not totally happy with the colors of the side navigation bar, but it's a start.

Yay new listings!

Jen Ell's Revenge

http://jenellsrevenge.etsy.com

Unique clothing, jewelry and accessories for the wild at heart.

Wiener Dog & Co.
wienerdogandco.etsy.com
Mostly jewelry sprinkled with a few papered goods and clothing. Coming soon: Dog apparel of course!


Jennifer Squires Productions

www.jennifersquires.ca/shop

Fresh Photography for Hip Homes

And more new artists!

Jason's Jewelry
http://www.jasonsjewelry.etsy.com
Jason specializes in handmade sterling silver jewelry including gemstone jewelry, handmade chains and chainmaille.


Shannon's Room
www.shannonsroom.etsy.com
Fun, trendy, novelty, affordable jewelry and things for girls, tweens, teens, and all who are just a girl at heart.


Estancia Designs
www.estanciadesigns.etsy.com
Distinctive one-of-a-kind jewelry handcrafted from the finest materials. Sterling silver, semi-precious gemstones, lampwork beads, gold and pearls.


Paul Magen
www.paulmagen.co.uk
Paul Magen designs textural silver and gold stone set designer jewellery with an organic feel.

New artists

BirdWatching
BirdWatching.etsy.com
Hand crafted, hand painted, and hand sewn! Home décor and gift items inspired by nature.


Kynd Haze Clothing
www.kyndhazeclothing.com
Kynd Haze Clothing is unique clothing and Jewelry for all ages and sizes, We specialize in plus size, as well as eco-friendly clothing.


LoveMeKnot Creations
http://lovemeknotcreations.etsy.com

Handmade muscle relief bags, eye pillows, wallets, handbags/totes, aprons, and more!


Erk N' Jrk Creations
www.erknjrkcreations.etsy.com
Our online store features hand crafted jewelry in soldered, beaded, resin, and tile styles. Thanks for stopping by!


JellyDesigns
http://jellydesigns.etsy.com
Paper Goods category

New Submissions

Wow. Another 4 submissions greeted me this morning when I opened the email.

C&S Embroidery and Gifts
http://CSEmbroideryandGifts.stsy.com
My shop specializes in embroidered items. We feature our embroidered face clocks with military emblems or other designs. Also embroidered baby items.

SilverTreeJewelry
www.silvertreejewelry.etsy.com
Your source for fabulously elegant earrings, necklaces and bracelets crafted with love from solid sterling silver, Swarovski crystal and genuine stone.

GoodScents
www.goodscentsbath.com
I make fabulous bath & body (plus home fragrance) out of the finest ingredients and scented to perfection!

Mia baggali bags and art wear
www.miabaggali.com
Handcrafted bags & artwear with a unique flair. Artistic reflection with a few dollops of panache and a splash of luck!

New websites

KEY JEWELRY
www.etsy.kristaface.com
Fun and funky resin jewelry.

Monkeybuns
http://monkeybuns.etsy.com
I hand weave one of a kind jewelry using the best beads. Custom orders welcome.

Simply Raevyn
http://www.simplyraevyn.com
Unique, handmade jewelry. Beaded earrings, chandelier earrings, necklaces, anklets and more!

The House of Mouse
www.thehouseofmouse.co.uk
Handmade felt ornaments. Little mice with big hearts.

New Submissions!

MomentsByMartha
MomentsByMartha.etsy.com
Handcrafted Jewellery made using Semi-Precious gems and Sterling Silver - necklaces, earrings and bracelets with a funky yet classic look!


Ensorcelled Minds Inc.
www.ensorcelledminds.etsy.com
Handmade Greeting Cards and other Paper Art.


Elizabeth's UK Craft Shop
http://avanutria.etsy.com
Handspun yarn, rovings, sock dyeing kits, quilted items, jewellery and more, located in the UK and shipping worldwide.


Threadspider Textiles
www.threadspider.etsy.com
I create individual pieces of textile art including accessories and wallhangings. All handcrafted using scrumptious silks, yarns and beads.

We have submissions!

Yay!

These lovely artists are the first to submit to Handmade Portal! If this includes you, than a big thank you!

I hope you click on the links and support them.


Bits & Bobs & Things Inbetween
http://www.slvrlily.etsy.com/
I specialize in handmade, repurposed steampunk and deiselpunk wearable art and jewelry.



Spinach N Peace
SpinachNPeace.etsy.com
Paintings, mixed media, photography and other treasures.

Ozark Gypsy Art
http://ozarkgypsyart.etsy.com
One of a kind artwork that touches the soul and makes you smile.

Healing House Teas
healinghouse.etsy.com
Natural, Organic Medicinal Teas for the Body, Mind & Soul.

Hello World!

Hi.

Welcome to the blog for Handmade Portal, handmadeportal.com. I've started Handmade Portal after opening at etsy shop, Podstrom, and noticing there were very few free websites where I could promote my products. I'll be regularly listing new submissions to the website on this blog. And, soon after the website goes live (early June), I hope to start interviews and "Thea's picks" (or similarly named), where I'll be posting products I especially like. There will also be advertising space available, but but "Thea's picks" won't be for sale.

Hope you'll check back again soon.

Thea