Of Rodents and Rabbits

It's all about small mammals with big teeth this February, starting with a very snowy Groundhog Day! T.E.S.T. can offer a rather more Canadian-themed rodent: check out these Beaver Stamp Cufflinks by cuffcraft, or the Toronto's most common rodent (we hope) the squirrel (see Little Squirrel by drelin). Tomorrow is Chinese New Year and we commence the Year of the Rabbit! 恭喜发财! Kiung Hi Fat Chhoi! Enjoy all these bunnies and rabbits and hares!


Little Squirrel by drelin








We hope mice are less common, unless they are Purrrfect Eco Mice by Voteza








Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Tu-z - The Rabbit, Linocut, 4th in Chinese Zodiac, Limited Edition by minouette







Year of the Rabbit art titled Meditative Rabbit Pointing at the Moon by GwenArtDreamscape







Get the Rabbit Chinese Zodiac Plush Doll by quacked for your little rabbit.







Send the Year of the Rabbit Happy Chinese New Year card by VintagePaperParade







Fed your rabbits the best! Organic Orange Imperator Carrot Seeds by cubits







For your little bunny's hair: Bunny Rabbit Wool Felt Hair Clip








For the perpetually late bunny: The White Rabbit Ring by candychick








Get in on the vampire trend in the Year of the Rabbit: Fun Vampire Bunny Brooch by AutumnAndBoo







Wear the Bunny on Vanilla and Red. A fused glass pendant necklace. by ellecools







Decorate with the Screenprinted Wooden Ornament- bunny with maple leaves by genevievejodouin







For the baby bunny: Angel Bunny Knitted by GoodYarns








Wear the On Sale - Miniature Rabbit Manju Charm by PetiteCreation








Wear the CutiePie charm bracelet (with bunny) by ratgirl








Use the Bunny Silhouette - Available in Print or Web Versions by SoRad







Send the TAKE ME TO THE HOP - Greeting card by thegirlinyellow








Wear the Neighborhood Animals (1.25 inch button pack) by zomb

Happy New Year

Enjoy a little treasury created by T.E.S.T. member zomb of some great stuff on etsy by Toronto sellers.

Locals Rescue the Last-Minute Shopper!

What do you do if you still need thoughtful, handmade gifts, but you need to have them before the 25th? Or do you have a horror of crowds and nightmares about entering a mall in late December? Well, Toronto Etsians can save you! You can still buy on-line, and get local, handmade goods - especially those which are small enough to fit in the letter post. In fact, within Canada, Canada Post suggests regular mail should reach its destination in mailed by December 16 (for anything outside our province), by the 17th for within the province, and up until the 20th for Local Delivery. So today, we bring you the T.E.S.T. gift guide for small -in terms of size, but big in terms of thought and impact - gifts.

Here we have papergoods, cards, art and other local handmade goodies small enough to arrive by letter post!

Check out the Star Storm by magprint above!


A wee watercolour: Snail original watercolour painting by DinosDiedOfBoredom







A cat-lover's holiday card: Winter Holiday Card by Bebbers









Get a Modern Holiday Greeting - Customized Digital Photo File - (TRE1) by FostenDesigns








Get great natural history gift tags with the Flora & Fauna Furry Animals - Handmade Gift Tags/Labels Set of 6 with ribbon by 70popes






Original photo art: The Secret Garden - Photo Print on Antique Book Page by missquitecontrary








For the tree: Screenprinted Wooden Ornament- squirrel with strawberries by genevievejodouin








You Rock blank greeting card by Zippster









Get the Peace Love and Joy Holiday Personalized Card Set by VintagePaperParade








Three photos: Eiffel Tower Trio, 5x7 fine art prints by jpet









Calendars make great gifts and this one serves double-duty: 2011 Calendar Tea Towel by avrilloretti








Little Bird (has a lot to say) 8x8 Print by zomb









For the gardner: Organic Red Pear Cherry Tomato seeds by cubits









ACEO Gwen Duda Fine Art giclee print reproduction of an original oil painting 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Pears Still life Direct from Artist







Get festive with Fabric Bunting, Banner, Upcycled Vintage Fabrics, Vibrant Hues, Handmade by Knotted Nest







Bird Wreath Greeting Card by SoRad









2011 Fine Art Calendar 5x7 by tgilmartin

Hallowe'en TESTy Treats

Are you ready? Hallowe'en is around the corner. Be prepared for the little candy-seeking zombies to come knocking at your door with the Zombie Defense League (1.25 inch button pack) by zomb


Send Hallowe'en greetings with a Happy Hallowe'en postcard by Zippster





Invite your friends to your Hallowe'en party with Trick or Treat Halloween Cards by VintagePaperParade




Let the scent set the scene for your haunted house with Smells Like A Funeral Home Spray - Hallowe'en by mythicalmatters




Keep the kids reading and crafting after their sugar high with Kids Hallowe'en Bookmark Crafting Kits by papersweetsca




Face your fears, then wear the Award for Bravery - Arachnophobia by slashpile





Decorate with art fit for Hallowe'en with the The Bat Linocut by minouette





Dolls celebrate Hallowe'en too and need a Miniature felt pumpkin patch by kltrocks





Dress the dog for Hallowe'en with the Spooky Squares collar - Size XLby peachykeenpets





Get your zombie decor fix with Zombie Hand Embroidered by Keep Up The Imagination





Wear these Skeleton and Cobweb Hallowe'en Earrings - Rattle My Bones by jackdawpilate (on sale now!)




Elvis-impersonating alien from outer space, need I say more? Read the Alien Elvis in Toronto Scifi Indie Graphic Novel. by ezhillin




Wear a Spooky Owl. A fused glass pendant necklace. by ellecools






Celebrate Latin American holiday Day of the Dead Dia de los Muertos with the Sugar skull pin by carolineillustrates




Wear your treats with Candy Apple and Cany Corn Necklace by candychic





Channel your inner space alien with this Bookmark - Commence The Dance Hence by cyclopsandowl





The littlest ones can get in on the Hallowe'en fun with Pumpkin Baby Flat by BiKay





Once the little trick-o-treaters have gone to bed, the grown-ups can have some fun. Get Hallowe'en Treats for your Lover - Set of 4 cards by thegirlinyellow