Results tagged “unique”

Theramin Kit
For: The Musician
From: Theremaniacs Theremins
Cost: $79.95
Turn anything into a Theremin with this awesome kit!

Salt Cellar
For: The Cook
From: NatureDesign
Cost: $39 - $50 (different sizes)
Not just useful, also has a great story.  If you have been with someone long enough to eat a cellar full of salt, you're friends forever!

Binary Code Cuff Links
For: The Geek
From: bddesigns
Cost: $76
This set says "love" but you can have any word, up to 5 letters, inscribed!

Vintage Lead Letter Press
For: The Crafter/DIYer
From: SalvageNation
Cost: $15
This shop is FULL of fantastic printer blocks, letterpress and more!

Seedling Cat Tree
For: Cat Lover
From: Pet Tree Houses
Cost: $179
Check out the shop for larger and smaller options!


Green Leaf Cover
For: The Traveler
From: Mundo Flo
Cost: $27.50
Holds pens, pencils, notebook, credit cards and more.


Seed Starting Trays
For: The Gardener
From: Andrew's Reclaimed
Cost: $53 for 10
Come as a super easy to put together assembly kit!  Durable so you can use them season after season.

Purple Martin Birdhouse
For: The Birdwatcher
From: Bee Gracious
Cost: $195
Tons of bird and butterfly houses to choose from in this shop.  Check it out!

Camera Lens Bracelet
For: The Photographer
From: JDW Originals
Cost: $65
You've gotta see the shop for even more camera related cuffs.  So awesome!!

Novelist Series Fountain Pen
For: The Writer
From: Donald J. Fuss Fine Writing Instruments
Cost: $74.50 (varies per pen)
I still have the first "fancy" pen I was given to inspire my writing and it still does today.  Check out these gorgeous handmade options!

I swear I was looking for something affordable for everyone this week but when these incredible bird feeders caught my eye, I knew I had to highlight them.  I've just never seen anything like 'em before.  Pricey? Well at $475, I'd say yes.  Unique?  Incredibly!

Each piece is hand crafted and welded with steel and copper.  This particular piece stands 6' tall and has a sturdy base you can bury 8-10 inches in the ground.  Click the photo for the listing and there you can see more shots of this fascinating creation.

The work in this small Etsy shop ranges from the simple to the intricate and bizarre.  Also available is this gorgeous candelabra made of steel and glass.  It's sturdy enough to withstand being outdoors but pretty enough to have a place in your living room.  It also measures around 6' tall. 

The creator, Joseph Papendick, has a website as well where you can find more information on materials, his shows and more.  

Even if you can't afford one of these bad boys, they're absolutely worth a look. 

I'm kind of a freak for oversized cuffs and when I saw this one, I had to have it.  I don't play the guitar...well, I can but I don't and I only know a few diddies...but I still love the idea of walking around with a guitar pick hidden on my wrist. 

This cuff was made from an upcycled leather belt, adorned with musical notes and a handsewn leather pocket. Two snaps provide secure closure. A standard guitar pick is included to make this a perfect and complete gift for the guitar player in your life!!

There are a ton of gorgeous leather cuffs (I love the shape on this one) and other accessories at the Blest Beads and Leather shop on Etsy.  All of this shop owners goods are very affordable too.  None of the leather cuffs are currently over $25.

It's safe to say my jaw just about hit the floor when I saw this extremely detailed ring by edmdesigns.  It doesn't stop their either, there are 43 rings currently available in the shop.  Also Steampunk inspired cufflinks, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more.  The attention to detail is astonishing.

I'd love to see what this actually looks like on a hand.  Definitely not for the jewelry shy as it measure 1.5" in height.  Yowzers!

"This is a fabulous Steampunk ring is designed using a beetle insect blank form to which a 17 jewel vintage Swiss watch movements has been mounted. Great detail and even greater conversation piece. Awesome UNISEX design."

This particular ring costs $65 and overall prices in the shop range from around $35 - $100.  I'd also like to point out that a lot of this shop owner's work is gallery worthy, having appeared on display across the states and in New York City (where the designer, Ricky, is based).

Make sure to go check out the rest of the shop for some really unique finds. Some are made of silver as mentioned above while others of galvanized steel. Oh and you could be her first customer!  Prices range from $10-$60.

Last week I asked you to send me some of your Etsy finds and one reader, Elisa of Unlikely Housewife, introduced me to these fantastic pendants from Madison Craft Studio!  The moment I saw them, I knew they were perfect.

In fact, there are so many great pendants, I couldn't decide which one I wanted to highlight, so I made a little collage.  It's an image map so mouse over the ones you love and click to get to their pages.

With 187 items in the shop and nearly 10,000 sold, I'd say it's a pretty safe bet that you're going to find one just right for you. 

Each pendant is made of origami or similar paper and then decoupaged onto a 1/8 inch piece of masonite.  Most of the square pieces measure 1.25 x1.25 inches.  The rectangular pendants are 3/4 x 2 inches.

I wear a lot of black for my job (and just in general) and I can't help but swoon over the idea of adding a little color with one of these gorgeous and unique pendants.  The prices range from $4.50 to $7.00 and at the price so I might just have to get a handful!

photographs property of show owner, Madison Craft Studio.

If you've seen my Etsy Wednesdays before, you know I search for the most unique items I can find every week.  However, this time I had a new goal and that was to represent Brooklyn.  Lucky me, I found this fantastic set of vases in a brand new shop, Cerberus Forge.

Hand crafted out of nickle and silver, these are truly one of a kind.  The shop owner writes:

"These vases and sculptures have been hand crafted from a combination of custom-made and found metals from New York City. While some appear similar, no two are the same.  They explore the conflict between man and nature by merging these man made forms and your arrangements into new collaborative creations."

These are not only beautiful hand crafted creations, but as a cat owner, I now have dreams of actually putting a vase on my desk.  I know, sometimes it's the simpler things. 

So go check it out!  As I said, it's a new shop so there's bound to be some interesting stuff popping up in the future!

photograph property of etsy shop Cerberus Forge.

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I knew the very moment I saw this teapot that I just had to share it with everyone.  I'm not a big tea drinker but without a doubt, if I had the cashola for this right now, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.  I've genuinely never seen a teapot quite like this one or any of the others in Larry Watson's shop.

Larry has been working as a ceramic artist for 18 years and says on his profile, " I put the funky in functional." I couldn't agree more.  This one not funky enough for you?  I insist you check out his incredibly unique face series where he molds faces into the side of his work.

This pot, as well as the others, is made of the "strongest porcelain" and it's microwave and dishwasher safe.  The one pictured here can hold over 3 cups.

You can also view entire collections of his work on his website WatsonClay.com.

photograph property of  etsy shop owner lawatson.

As you might have gathered already, my favorite part of Etsy searching is finding something totally different and a little outside the box.  Imagine my excitement and surprise when I found this!

First let me explain that the gherkin is a treasured pickle in my family.  You see, there is an old tradition on Christmas day.  Someone hides a gherkin on the tree and before anyone opens any presents, there is a gherkin hunt!  The rules vary from this point.  Some reward the winner with a special gherkin gift and some winners simply get to open the first present of the day.  You can make up your own rules really...just so long as there's a gherkin on the tree!

Also, say gherkin a few times and try not to crack a smile.

This "Great Gherkin" clay ornament was created by A Little Character on Etsy. Their shop is filled with some fantastic and truly unique items.  Ever wanted a zombie magnet? Well now you know where to go! 

photograph property of A Little Character