For all you creative, crafty, project-loving people out there, http://www.etsy.com/ is a must! It is "Your place to buy & sell all things handmade."

Etsy is like ebay for creative people and artists who like to make stuff.

Along with the fact that everything on the site is beautifully unique and handmade, one of the best parts is that your money is going directly to the artist--there are no middlemen, sweatshops or massive corporations involved.

Your money goes directly to the creative genius behind the product. And if you're a creative type yourself, here's your chance to see if other people want to buy those quirky purses you made for your friends out of old cigar boxes that they still can't stop raving about!

Need a unique present for someone? Want to order a handmade, one-of-a-kind skirt? Want to design and sell scarves you made yourself in your spare time?Etsy is sooooo cool. (The creative geek in me can't help but jump up and down right now!)

One of my favorite items to give to clients is this adorable Butterfly House--it's $25 and makes a great housewarming gift for people with children. (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11097496) It's a lot like a bird house, except that kids can put cocoons they find outside in it and then watch butterflies develop! I also think this welcome sign makes a lovely gift to a new homeowner: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10925567.

If you haven't already seen it, you MUST go to this website. You will not regret it, I promise!

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~Brittney