Cozy up for the winter weather!

Did you see it? There was snow in Toronto today. It's not yet on the ground.... but it's only a matter of time. Here are some wintery goodies from our Newbie sellers.

Vintage 70s women's reindeer knitt sweater from BremenBlue

TenseAndUrgent's funny Christmas card

Icelandic Mittens from Ways Of Woodfolk

True North Antler necklace from SheTheWolfTO

Toddler leg warmers from SewItWasByJudy

Thick adjustable cuff bracelet by MicheleGuevera

TEST Etsy Page

Earlier this year, Etsy introduced Pages as a way to allow people to "Explore the marketplace through your favorite tastemakers". Think of Pages as curated collections by some of your favorite brands, magazines and blogs, full of their favorite Etsy finds.

Our friends at Etsy Canada were kind enough to invite us to take part in a little beta testing of new Pages for Etsy Teams! Some of you may even have noticed how we've been gathering your fabulous listings into a variety of collections for our very own TEST Etsy Page. Check it out!

Toronto Etsy Street Team on Etsy

We've been carefully curating collections to highlight our sellers for the TEST 1st Annual Christmas Marketplace -which will be here before you know it on December 14. You can see some of the fabulous wares which will be on offer, or shop the collection even if you cannot make it in person! We, of course, had to make a TEST ♥ Newbies collection for our talent newest members. The best things about winter are celebrated in our Winter Wonderland collection. Looking to prepare for the holidays? We've got you covered with TEST Gifts for Him, TEST Holiday Fashion, TEST Gifts for Babies, TEST Gifts for Kids, TEST Gifts for Her, TEST Gifts for the Crafty, TEST Gifts for the Home, TEST for the Pet Lover, TEST Stocking Stuffers, Santa's Nice List, and Santa's Naughty List (for your more naughty and adult gift buying needs). We also love our hometown and put together a TEST ♥ Toronto collection. Plus, if you're planning your winter wedding, check out our TEST Weddings collection!

Vender call: Wandering Winter Craft Show

Shop Cats presents: The Wandering Winter Craft Show
The Wandering Winter Craft Show is just that, a craft show that wanders Toronto, from west to east and west again, over 3 weekends in December. (note: you can apply to one, two or all three weekends. Deadline November 6.)

Shop Cats mission is to showcase local crafters and artists; and exhibit their locally made handicrafts and goods at one of a kind pop-up craft markets.

Shop Cats welcomes all crafters and artisans of handmade goods:
• Jewelry, accessories, decorative items, fine art
• Paper craft, stationary, soap, bath items
• Textiles, knitting, clothing

Dates, Times and Locations and Costs:

1) Sunday December 5th - $55.00
Canadian Corps. Association - 201 Niagara Street (south of King St.) - Upper Level
10 AM Set up, Show time 11AM to 4PM

2) Saturday December 11th - $60.00
Ralph Thornton Comm. Centre - 765 Queen Street East - Second Floor
10 AM Set up, Show time 11AM to 4PM

3) Sunday December 19th - $65.00
The Gladstone Hotel - 1214 Queen Street West (at Dufferin) - Second Floor Gallery
10 AM Set up, Show time 11AM to 4PM

Download your application from here . Due date for applications November 6th, 2010. You may submit your application and photos electronically, and any questions: smithemma [at] gmail [dot] com

TESTy Winter Holiday Treats

Well, due to the holiday rush, Canada Post recommends any international packages should now be sent express, but buyers within Canada can still get packages in time for Christmas long as they are sent by the 11th. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hannukkah, Eid, Yule, the Solstice, Diwali, Boxing Day, New Year's, or one of the other the many winter holidays or simply getting out of the cold, December is a time for getting together with friends and family. The Toronto Etsy Street Team has some great holiday items. There are things fit for your swankiest holiday party, like Blackjam's Blue Green Cocktail Ring and great gift ideas too.

Present your gift in a trinket box by funwallart, like this Green Snake Skin Trinket Box if you want to impress.




Go with this funky retro A Very Vintage Christmas Card-Canberra Christmas Cracker..free shipping to US and Canada... by dervish



Or a crazy celebration for your little monsters with Hooray for Holidays by SoRad




Black Beauty- Necklace by herprettybird, for you, or to give?





SALE Holiday Berries- Red and Green Earrings by bijouxdesignsforyou to dress for the occasion.




There's holiday plushies like these Two Christmas BumbleBees by BombusLane




And unique crocheted starfish like this Red Starfish by angelune





BOGO SALE - Chrysolite Celsian and Ruby Red Glass Flower Earrings - Portugal Earrings in Green and Red by Dalim might make an outfit.



Choose a fascinator or kanzashi to dress up for holiday parties, like the Iridescent Rainbow Organza Kanzashi Hair Flower by magpiecanada



Find fun Christmas jewellery like the Christmas tree pendant and earring set by Element4you




Original art makes a great gift for any occasion like this wintery scene Original Linocut Print -Tiger Sun by magprint



Wear this whimsical a yellow tie affair - necklace by moonlightforviolet





How about a lil bling by shanellesmith for your next celebration?





Glazed Japanese Paper Pendant- 'Garden Greens' by vitrine to remind us that even in darkest winter, spring is coming.



In the meanwhile, give always fresh paper flowers Pour Moi - Large Custom Bouquet of Handmade Paper Roses by ohvotrecoeur