Go Crafty or Go Home

Lately, I've been in a very celebratory mood when it comes to crafting. I think part of it is because our culture in America is changing. When I was in school, being a crafty kid didn't get you very far. If you wanted to crochet during lunch, you could count on sitting by yourself. If as you grew older, you still enjoyed playing with beads or god forbid, making potholders, Christmas ornaments out of walnuts, or latch hook rugs, you might as well not leave the house. Not anymore. Our culture is evolving into one with a real appreciation for crafting talent. College kids have knitting needles in their backpacks for those long lags between classes; guys who can handle a sewing machine are viewed as modern super-heroes instead of losers. Women who can handle a saw and a torch are--dare I say it--sexy. DIY TV shows are ruling the air waves. We're no longer merely judged on what we know or what sport we play but on what talents we have and what we can create. The crafter and the geek are becoming people we idolize instead of mock. In that spirit, I bring you a few Etsy items that celebrate this new reality...go crafty or go home!

Paintbrushes Greeting Card, Broomhill Pictures, $4.50

Crafty Ass Bitch 5"x7" print, Sweet Perversion, $12

Crafty Mix of Multi-Colored Resin Beads, Sunshine Craftworks, $2.50

My Husband Lets Me Have All the Craft Supplies I Can Hide Wooden Sign, Patti's Primitives, $9

Underwater Sisters on the Go Hook and Needle Storage, Slipped Stitch Studios, $20

DIY Felted Wool Soap Kit, Heartwood's Creations, $9

Vintage Sewing Machine Tee, Caustic Threads, $12

I Came. I Saw. I Crafted. Keychain, Risky Beads, $12.95

(had to include this because I'M inspired by this whole movement!)

The Revolution is Being Handmade Button, Button Empire, $2.50

Blue Swirl Origami Lotus Flower, Butterfly Eyes, $10

Girl With Scissors Original Painting, Before the Giraffe, $27

Make Your Own Scrabble Pendants, Peachy Pendants, $20

Crafty Vintage Colorful Alphabet Blocks, Little Red Mercantile, $12

Crafty Superstar Book, Gracie Sparkles, $15

Can't Talk. Must Knit. Button by Bad Idea Sleepover, $1

Sand Dollar Rubber Stamp, Nora Jane, $3.50

Project Bag Square Spotted Owl, Madbird, $24

Peppermint Stick Baker's Twine, California Craft, $1.99

Handmade Pottery Yarn Bowl, Anne Marie's Pottery, $34

Boy Lounge Pant PDF Pattern, $6

Mug Coffee Cup Apron Organizer, LexiBri, $15.50

Pink and Black Sewing Kit, Chennapenna, $12

10 Packs DIY Origami Lucky Stars, Beladonna, $45

*Whew* I don't know about you, but I'm tuckered out now!!! Stay tune for tomorrow's post...how I'd decorate my dream craft room.

~Lori