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Etsy is an online marketplace where you can buy handmade and vintage items from over 2 million different vendors. Last week I was browsing the Etsy blog and was inspired by their current contest – to enter you just have to create a treasury (which is Etsy speak for a collection of things on Etsy). So I did a search for Pittsburgh and put together this collection of 16 items of Pittsburgh. Some are handmade – some are vintage – all are very Pittsburgh ( I decided to save all things Steelers for a future treasury).… Read the rest
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Pittsburgh filmmaker Brian Staszal posted a link to his video about HandMade Arcade in the comments back in December. It is a really nice look at the handmade festivities so I wanted to share the video in a post too. Even if you missed the handmade marketplace in December – most of the vendors have online websites or a shop at Etsy too. The video includes an interview with Jennifer Barron – check out her Etsy Shop Fresh Popcorn Productions and the “Black and Gold is the new black t-shirt. Also seen at Handmade Arcade… Read the rest