Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Keyword "SUNFISH"

119 results- almost exclusively for a particular type of ceramic fish wall hanging

BUT

Then there was this:
Sadie, A Classy Ocean Sunfish or Mola Mola



Description
Meet Sadie, a very pleasant and gentle sunfish. She is very sophisticated looking in heather gray, accented by pink eye rings. She was designed and crocheted with love by me. She measures about 5 inches across, from her nose to her tail. Her interests include art nouveau, shih-tzus, playing piano, and sunbathing while floating on her side through the open ocean. Sadie would make a cute little gift for anyone who loves molas or unusual ocean life. She is made of acrylic yarn and is surface washable. She will come to you wearing a signed hang tag to show that she is a KeepMe Company creation. Thanks for checking out Sadie!

Remember: the fish is BOTH classy AND sophisticated.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21643558

And, if you don't want to splurge with the $12 to buy it already made, you can shell out a mere $3 for the pdf!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21642016

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Keyword "POVERTY"

I was surprised there were only 23 results for this keyword.

I was even more surprised at the amusingly ironic item in the search:



Description
Black/White Vans, "A.N." logo, "Poverty Sucks"

Hmmmmm. For a mere $125 YOU TOO can complain how much "poverty sucks"...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14189420

Monday, April 6, 2009

Keyword "CHAMPION"

The keyword champion generated 131 results.

LOTS of awesome weirdness for this keyword... there were pancake earrings, small felted portraits, even a "Champion Neon Pink Bonbon Bunny".

But, being from Gainesville, FL, I was compelled to choose the following:



Description:
This wire art UF Gator is great for those hard to buy gifts. It is hand-made from wire and acrylic beads. 50% of the sale proceeds assist widows and orphans in the artist's home country, Zimbabwe, Africa.

Length: 11 inches

Width: 3 inches

Height: 2 inches


GO GATORS!!!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7189524

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Keyword "PIRANHA"

38 results for piranha... almost all of them fish related (no surprise).

The hands down winner has to be this:



Description
Meet Preston...he's a ferocious looking piranha (but he's really a nice guy). Even so, we do classify him as the 'rebel' of the puppet friend family here. Preston is definately one to 'swim against the flow'. I've been having to keep a keen eye on him lately as I know he's just dying to sneek out and get a shark tatoo. Dispite this, he's a very funny friend to have around. Preston is looking for his forever home.

Yes- that is a SOCK PUPPET piranha. Words almost failed me when I came across it. From the half stoned look in it's eyes so the mere fact that a piranha was made into a sock puppet, I was just at a loss.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22452795

Keyword "TREADMILL"

Five results for "treadmill". There were three interesting art pieces, so I picked my favorite:



Skeleton Crew
Description
Postcard print of a collage made of paper, glue, and masking tape. Glossy finish.
4 x 5 3/4"


There's just something about it that appeals to me- perhaps the vivid colors, perhaps the generally abstract nature of it all.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20959503

Keyword "SHOWMAN"

Only four results- three were the same item and the fourth was a typo.

So I present: the TYPO:



Fun Showman Ornament (SM39)
Description
This cute fused glass snowman is looking for a new holiday home. He measures approximately 2 inches by 3 inches and has a wire fused into the glass for strength. Makes a great gift.

It is actually a pretty cute item...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18187462

Keyword "STATIC"

110 results for static- much of which is "static clings".

Nestled within the search was this item:



Trapeze - Circus Static or Swinging Trapeze
Description
Trapeze - Professionally made for professional and recreational trapeze artists. This luxurious trapeze has cruelty-free red 'suede' fabric stitched over the rope splices where it's attached to the bar. 12 ft. synthetic ropes rated to hold over 3,000 lbs. each, thimbled rope ends, red sports taped bar, and 4 in. bar extensions with flashy mirrored red tape. White stitching matches the white ropes, and the 1 in. diameter solid bar measures 23 inches between the ropes, and 34 inches end to end. If rigged correctly, it can also be used for swinging trapeze.

WOW. Because when I look for a piece of equipment for the circus, my first place to look is always an online handmade crafts website.