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Rachael Leigh Cook rules Etsy with a rhinestone-studded fist

A new Funny or Die video takes a look inside the online craft empire, Etsy, where a queen rules her subjects by fear.

On Dec 6, 2012 by Mike Fenn

Streaming

12 Days of Etsy: The Magic Sleigh’s adorable ornaments

Artisan Pamela Fleming has porcelain ornaments for every breed and pose.

On Dec 6, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Internet Culture

12 Days of Etsy: Living Christmas ornaments

Like small worlds, the terrariums at Etsy shop Luludi Living Frames provide natural scenery without any of the upkeep.

On Dec 5, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Internet Culture

12 Days of Etsy: The art of holiday gift wrapping

Artisan Melissa Bilyeu sells crafty gift wrap and packaging kits that will prettify any present.

On Dec 4, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Internet Culture

12 Days of Etsy: Christmas sweaters so ugly they’re awesome

This Etsy power couple's screenprinted T-shirts are bound to impress at your holiday party.

On Dec 3, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Business

Etsy’s strangest Thanksgiving items

For starters, you and your dog totally need these hats.

On Nov 22, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Streaming

Etsy sellers gear up for Black Friday

Why get crushed at a real-life store opening when you can stay home and shop Etsy on Black Friday?

On Nov 16, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Tech

The Internet saves a same-sex wedding from Hurricane Sandy

Thanks to Etsy CEO Chad Dickerson and Foursquare engineer/wedding officiant Anoop Ranganath, two women were able to get married even after Hurricane Sandy closed the City Clerk's Office.

On Nov 1, 2012 by Kris Holt

IRL

Etsy accused of exploiting Breast Cancer Awareness Month in marketing email

Was this Etsy email raising breast cancer awareness, or just "pinkwashing?"

On Oct 15, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

IRL

Owner of Internet’s weirdest store also gives Internet’s weirdest interviews

Brad Troemel's Etsy shop is full of strange works of art. His interviews may just be art, too.

On Oct 11, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Internet Culture

Petition accuses Etsy of profiting from hate

The company won't comment on the sale of racist "Golliwog dolls on the site, saying only: "Etsy policies are written to balance community values with a desire to allow creative expression."

On Oct 10, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

IRL