Indie Fashion Revival

My favorite item on Etsy today is this super cool Mason bee house by andrewsreclaimed on Etsy. Husband and wife team Andrew & Melissa make beautiful things out of woods they source by dismantling and re-milling ages-old piers, fences, barns, and other structures slated for demolition. Mason bees are a gentle native bee that are solitary. Mason bees build little nests in holes in wood. They are super fun to watch and an important addition to any garden.

There are so many Indie Fashion websites to love! But right now…these are my favorite 7:

1.Urban Fashion Network
This is the website I check out to get the latest fashion news, events and to find out about up and coming designers. They have an awesome detailed directory of stores and venues that support handmade designers. You can check out their feature designer section where you will even find a Q&A with me!

2. Etsy Rain
Of course Etsy Rain has to make my top 7. The blog for the Seattle Etsy Street Team. This website is chock full of information for all things handmade and local to Seattle.

3. …Anything Indie
Created by Andrea Bonelli the artisan behind Plum and Sage This blog is simply beautiful. You will find everything from pasta to hydrangeas and gorgeous photography.

4. Clutch 22
The site covers emerging fashion trends, do-it-yourself projects and how-to’s, along with stellar tips and tricks for online shopping.

5. Spun
Accessible.Organic.Style
If you haven’t checked this blog out yet you should. Sara Seumae a busy mom of 2 is the creator of Spun. She makes quality organic clothing that meet’s her three F’s it Fits, Flatters, and is Fashionable. Who doesn’t like that?!

6. I Make Cute Stuff
Jeweler, crafter, teacher and busy Etsy Rainer Marlo M. is the creator of I Make Cute Stuff. I love to check back and see what she has been up to. Lately she has been creating these super cute tiny polymer clay critters. Cow and pie-cute for sure!

7. Sydney Loves Fashion
A great blog for fashionistas. Sydney has spent the last 10 years in the fashion industry. Check this blog out for all the latest trends.

The Twisted Tree Tee in brown was featured in the “Branching Out” treasury on Etsy, and also included on Dyche Designs Blog.
Check out the rest of the cool Tree designs in the Branching Out Treasury, and help us get it to the Etsy front page, just by viewing it!
Have to have it? Buy your own brown Twisted Tree Tee on Etsy

My Blossom Wrap was featured today in this Etsy Treasury called Light and Soft as a Petal. That describes my wrap so well! I also love the Pink Petals clutch wallet and the Cherry Blossom paintings featured. Check out the rest of the featured items that are perfect for the Summer here: Light and soft as a petal by turine on Etsy.

Back to school shopping? Know someone with a birthday coming up? Revival Ink has gift certificates! Our gift certificates come in $30.00 or $50.00 denominations. You can find them here:Revival Ink Gift Certificates.

I just joined Handmade Spark today. It’s a great resource to help your Etsy shop get noticed by search engines, and increase your traffic. It’s only costs $6 a month. If I sell one item, then its paid for itself! Check out Revival Ink’s Handmade Spark page, and read the Handmade Spark blog to find out how it can help your Etsy shop.

Check out this cool seahorse treasury on Etsy that featured my Seahorse hoodie. Lots of great shops featuring seahorse items. I really like the Seahorse ring.

Seahorse love by SeasonsKDesigns on Etsy.

The Organic Twisted Tree Tee (pictured above) is my favorite new Revival Ink item. It has been a hit with the ladies, as well as men. The very soft organic cotton blend hangs nicely on the body, and offers a flattering fit for both sexes. 2 other new items that have been very popular are the Organic Flowerfly Hoodie and Mechanical Bird Long Sleeve Tee. I also have very big news: I am quitting my day job as a graphic designer to make Revival Ink my full time job. That means I have several new items coming out over the next 2 months, as well as plans to launch a full kids line by the end of the summer. How exciting! Stay tuned for more new stuff, and sales on existing items. This summer, I am participating in several festivals in the Seattle area, including Bumbershoot. I will also be in Las Vegas for the POOL Trade Show at the end of August. Come visit me!

I saw this item on Etsy’s showcase today, and I was amazed. It’s the most beautiful necklace I have seen in awhile. This very unique vintage octopus with a 16 inch steel chain will certainly turn some heads. I like the pendant size too, not too big, but not too small to see the detail. If you crave more vintage stamped charms like these, check out
Ragtrader\’d5s Etsy store. You won’t be disappointed.

One of my favorite t-shirt printers is Slow Shirts, based right here in Washington. I have met the 2 artists who make the art, and hand print these shirts. They are very cool people, down to earth and friendly. I think they will be vending at the Seattle Fremont Sunday market with me when the weather gets warmer. The ski lift shirt below is one of my favorites. They are having a big sale right now in their Etsy shop, with hoodies marked down to only $25! I recommend getting one before they\’d5re gone.