It's that time again. We've been busy hunting through etsy for some glitzy and glamourous handmade gifts to add to your wedding registry.1. This cute little wall lamp made from vintage pearls, buttons and wire adds a touch of chic.
US$207 from Debeaux Souvenirs, France
2. Someone had time on their hands at the office - this stunning chandelier is made from paperclips! Quirky yet stylish.
US$135 from ReDesign Technologies, British Columbia
3. A very original piece - the bubble chandelier is fun and fabulous!
US$300 from Jean Pelle, Brooklyn
4. Add some sparkle with this beautiful glass nugget bowl.
US$40 from Smashing Glass, Chicago
5. These beautifully delicate paper mache bowls glow with gorgeous gold leafed interiors.
US$34 from Up In The Air Somewhere, Chicago
6. Slinky and sleek limited edition vase.
US$180 from Tandem Glass, Maine
7. These lovely molded gold photo frames will be perfect for displaying your wedding photos.
US$25.50 from Mackenzie Frames, France
8. Beautiful hand engraved champagne glasses make an elegant wedding gift.
US$34.85 from Day Dreem Designs, Pittsburgh
9. Dazzle dinner guests with stunning gold beaded placemats
US$17.50 each from The Home Centric, India
Fancy some fabulous handmade gifts to add to your wedding registry? Check these out:
1. Beautiful canoe shaped bowl covered with a 1920s map of Paris.
2. Add a little oo la la to your room with this reproduction of a vintage French corset ad.
3. Hand drawn and one of a kind, this huge cup and saucer with beautiful bird design will be something to treasure forever.
4. Add a touch ofje ne se qua with this 'Love Paris' 10x8 fine art print
5. Take a pretty old plate and a lovely old candlestick, put them together, and you have this fabulous floral serving stand.
6. Hand painted beautiful bohemian ceramic coasters.
7. A sweet pink and chocolate brown french memory board. A great way to get organised.
US$24.99 from Memories to You
8. Looking like delicious melted chocolate, this gorgeous wooden candle holder is all Australian made.
9. This black and pink pinstripe glass bowl just oozes style.
Baby its cold outside. Here are a few etsy ideas to warm up your winter weddings. From cosy cushions to heart-warming craft.
1. Black white and grey cushion covers
Two bracken print cushion covers. Very funky.
US$20 from Marie's Cosy Cushions in the UK
2. Rain cloud
A beautiful little hanging rain cloud made from vintage fabric.
US$20 from Little Green Frog
3. Grey and Black Butterflies Wall Decal
Pretty up your wall with this pack of 8 black and 8 grey butterflies.
US$25 from Vinyl Wall Design in Sydney
4. Charcoal and China Blue Felt Pillow
Round, plump and fuzzy, perfect to snuggle up with on a cold day.
US$18 from Babble and Blush
5. Union Jack Cushion
Making a statement, this striking cushion in made from calico and felt.
US$66 from Karen Hilton Designs in London
6. Boxing Kangaroo Pillow
He's a lover not a fighter, a very cut cushion.
US$15 from Eggagogo
7. Grey gardens felted nesting bowls
Beautiful and versatile, use them anywhere. Made from 100% Merino wool.
US$81 from Blackbird Design House in LA
8. Grey Alpaca Blanket
Add some sophisticated luxury to your bedroom with this elegant king size alpaca blanket with silk binding.
US$650 from Bodmer Blankets in Oregon
9. Brainy Coasters
A little quirky, these wool felt coasters come as a set of 4 for you to build a brain, cool.
US$14 from Girls Cantell in Philadelphia
Last week we looked at how to set up your own etsy wedding gift registry. This week lets kick things off with a look at some gorgeous gifts to add to your wish list. Timeless and always stylish, white ceramics make a beautiful wedding gift.
This very pretty clay bowl has been pressed with vintage lace the create a lovely pattern and texture. Use it as a soap dish, a candle holder or a little keepsake bowl.
US $22 from Prince Design UK
2. Spout Collective
Made to order this stylish matte white stoneware set comes with nine vessels in different sizes. Perfect for just about anything.
US$825 from Paige Russell
3. Nesting Heart Bowls
This sweet little set of glazed stoneware bowls is dishwasher and microwave safe and incredibly cute.
US$48 from Red Hot Pottery
4. In Love
The Feelings' series are a collection of babushka doll inspired works of ceramic art. A beautiful unique gift. They are unglazed and 7.5cm high, a come in huge range of emotions to choose from.
US$50 from Art Mind in Belgium
5. Battenberg
The ultimate tiered cake stand. Made from old tea cups, saucers, plates and glasses and handpainted with beautiful illustraions.
US$240 from Esther Coombs in London
6. Bird Vase
The perfect vase for flowers with a sweet little bird to watch over them.
US$45 from Whitney Smith in California
7. Teabag Teaspoon cup and Saucer
A beautiful porcelain cup and saucer decorated with a teabag and teaspoon illustration. Just gorgeous.
US$43 from Bailey Doesn't Bark in New York
8. Translucent Porcelain Cup
Made using very thin sliced pieces of clay, built up slowly to create the lovely translucent effect. Decorated with hugs and kisses. XOX
US$30 from Stepanka in New York
9. Apple container
This cute little apple-shaped container would look fabulous anywhere with its lovely glossy finish dripped with silver.
US$20 from Michiko Shimada in New York
US $22 from Prince Design UK
2. Spout Collective
Made to order this stylish matte white stoneware set comes with nine vessels in different sizes. Perfect for just about anything.
US$825 from Paige Russell
3. Nesting Heart Bowls
This sweet little set of glazed stoneware bowls is dishwasher and microwave safe and incredibly cute.
US$48 from Red Hot Pottery
4. In Love
The Feelings' series are a collection of babushka doll inspired works of ceramic art. A beautiful unique gift. They are unglazed and 7.5cm high, a come in huge range of emotions to choose from.
US$50 from Art Mind in Belgium
5. Battenberg
The ultimate tiered cake stand. Made from old tea cups, saucers, plates and glasses and handpainted with beautiful illustraions.
US$240 from Esther Coombs in London
6. Bird Vase
The perfect vase for flowers with a sweet little bird to watch over them.
US$45 from Whitney Smith in California
7. Teabag Teaspoon cup and Saucer
A beautiful porcelain cup and saucer decorated with a teabag and teaspoon illustration. Just gorgeous.
US$43 from Bailey Doesn't Bark in New York
8. Translucent Porcelain Cup
Made using very thin sliced pieces of clay, built up slowly to create the lovely translucent effect. Decorated with hugs and kisses. XOX
US$30 from Stepanka in New York
9. Apple container
This cute little apple-shaped container would look fabulous anywhere with its lovely glossy finish dripped with silver.
US$20 from Michiko Shimada in New York
Not everyone wants to traipse around a department store, registry gun in hand, selecting towels and teapots. You can put together a wedding gift registry that is truly unique - and show your support for independent artists and designers - by asking your guests to buy beautiful handmade gifts.
While online stores such as etsy don't currently have a wedding gift registry service,
its pretty simple and quick to set one up:
- Create an etsy account if you don't already have one.
- Go shopping - find the items you would like people to buy you from etsy (check out 'i do' it yourself's regular recommendations) and add them as a favorite - the button is in the column on the right hand side.
- Then point your guests towards your favorites page. See our page as an example here.
Easy! We've even created a little template image for you to use on your wedding website if you have one or email us to request a larger version for use as part of your wedding stationary. You'll just need to add your favorites page url.
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all.
However should you wish to help us celebrate with a gift, we would like to support independent artists and designers, so visit local arts and crafts markets, or view the favourites list we have created with etsy.
Our link is: www.xxxxxxxxxx
We hope that this will make it more convenient for you to select something
that you know we will love.
