Inspiration Friday: Neat Etsy Shop Headers

Etsy is the best place to find all sorts of handmade items, describing itself as "an online craft fair" and provides small artisans a way to sell their goods to a wide online market. In 2008, Etsy sold $87.5 million worth of goods, and 2009 is set to exceed that. People all over the US are making an effort to support small local artisans, and Etsy is a great way to do that.

Anybody can set up a shop and start selling things they make at home. You'll find shops that sell everything from comic books, kid's jewelry, hand-blended teas, to anthropomorphic toast.

Artists customize their shop by uploading a banner image to display on the shop's homepage. Below are some of the best we've found, brought to you to inspire your own creative pursuits.

aimeesarmoire

amykarol

avie

theblackapple

deliafurniture

goldenrectanglepress

johnnyvintage

kittybblove

luckybeepress

stitchindye

summerland

yummypancakes