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A Message for Obama
Story by TeenAngster, Vanessa
Published on November 6, 2008 in Craftivism 		Photo by

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Barack Obama had been "leading" on Etsy for a while! We've noticed so many artists and crafters pouring their hearts into handmade expressions of grassroots support. Over at flickr, folks are posting their homemade messages for Mr. President Elect. What's your flickr message to Obama?

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Nov. 6, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. pompberry

Love the Barackin mug! hahaha
Oh! And the dog sweater!

People's creativity amazes me...

Nov. 6, 2008 at 5:38 p.m. TheSingingBird

yes we can, yes we did, yes we will♥

Nov. 6, 2008 at 5:41 p.m. santokivintage

Yay Obama!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 5:42 p.m. thepairabirds

I just joined that group a few moments ago!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 5:44 p.m. hellome

It's still all so new, amazing, and exciting. And the response from the international community is truly heartwarming. And well, hopeful. Yay!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 5:55 p.m. maryjanefrances

Obama for your mama!Yay ♥

Nov. 6, 2008 at 5:57 p.m. fauxtograph

pimps self: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 6, 2008 at 5:58 p.m. JustFeltHungry

Great piece!!!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 6:01 p.m. DoodleMe

oh happy day :)

Nov. 6, 2008 at 6:10 p.m. myzoetrope

Hooray!! I've had a smile plastered on my face since tuesday night!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. mopsical

Would we have gotten an article like this if McCain had won?

Anyway, look out for some Pro-Life items in my shop very soon.

Nov. 6, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. westcorinthstudio

It seems like a dream!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. AutumnLeavesJewelry

Does the Happy Obama 44th President Dance!!!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 7:48 p.m. UrbanAdornments

It's truly amazing and wonderful that we have Mr. Obama as our new President!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 7:57 p.m. kinsellaart

young, gifted, & black! that's the OBAMA family!!

Yay I live in the Blue state of Maine!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 8:19 p.m. hardpanpoppy

Very cool print 3Lambs Graphics.

Nov. 6, 2008 at 8:32 p.m. theseawithin

Barack is the future!!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 8:50 p.m. evesimone

Bravo!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 9:16 p.m. mullishmuse

check out my obama/biden finger puppets, which i have renamed WINNERS

Nov. 6, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. dearbirthday

hooray!!! we did! we really did!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 9:40 p.m. mylavaliere

OMG, i seriously cant wait for january 20th!!!!!!!!!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 9:56 p.m. BluCille

I voted for John McCain, but if Obama was willing to protect and defend the unborn children and he and McCain traded views on the issues I would have been the first to vote for Obama. Hopefully now that Obama is the victor he will realize that a leader does not have to have everyone's support and will keep those who take the lives of unborn children to put a dollar in their pockets away from taxpayers money.

Nov. 6, 2008 at 10:18 p.m. Ebrown2503

Yep...I even dressed a set of my beads in red and black in honor of the new first couple.

Nov. 6, 2008 at 10:36 p.m. kateblack

I'm glad to have a pro-choice president, who recognizes women's value.

Nov. 6, 2008 at 10:47 p.m. gingercardco

I dig the doggie sweater.
And I'm with you Kate. I loved your buttons!! GObama!!!
Perhaps someone on Etsy has some cool sex-education materials since we can come back to the 21st Century starting in January. It's amazing what you can find on Etsy, so I bet it's out there...

Nov. 6, 2008 at 11:46 p.m. sweetshorn

It feels so good!

Nov. 6, 2008 at 11:51 p.m. stripesandplaid

Whoo-hoo! SO HAPPY OBAMA WON.

Great collection of items :)

my simple and quiet tribute to our next prez:
http://farmhausmodern.blogspot.com/20...

Nov. 6, 2008 at 11:51 p.m. Cufflinks

Haha I absolutely LOVE this. But, I have to say I couldn't pass this up, I had to share it!

This is a Barack Obama Needle Felting kit XD

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 7, 2008 at 12:44 a.m. MadEarth

So glad we are sending Obama a 'lil piece of etsy love!
I think I can hear the sound of America breathing again.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 2:38 a.m. theshenanigans

I'm glad he won. I'm glad you voted.
Good work America!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 7:10 a.m. PurlMinx

The majority has spoken loud & clear! Now let's all get together and fix the mess we're in! Yes we can! Yes we can!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 8 a.m. pogoshop

They sold on election night, but check out the Barack, Michelle, Malia, and Sasha pogos in pogoshop's sold items. Wish I knew how to get a similar set to the little Obama girls!

I can't wait to watch the Obamas dance at the Inaugural Ball and see the new first family in the White House. Joy, joy, joy - there's so much to look forward to!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 8:06 a.m. CatzillaCrafts

Hooray! I'm glad I didn't have to move to Canada.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 8:22 a.m. babypeasandcarrots

I never even cared about the elections until Obama ran for president. I'm so glad he won!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 9:11 a.m. tiffanyrenfrow

What a true relief &&&& HONOR that Obama's in the HOUSE!!!!
YES! (I love all of these picks, btw!)

Nov. 7, 2008 at 9:17 a.m. movetheneedle

great items! I bought those buttons from buttonslol and they are so cute.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:01 a.m. naokosstoop

oh, this is a great selection! yes, we can!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:03 a.m. ipanema

Very timely! Love it!!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:05 a.m. babyvagabond

those are all great items. after the 2004 election, I felt so separated from the rest of society, realizing the "majority" of people did not share my beliefs or values. I finally feel like a part of the greater American community again.

those items all display that so well!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. irisschwarz

Congrats from Europe! It's wonderful!!! Yes, you did it!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. prettylittlependant

I love it!!!! Hooray for Obama and for America!!!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. saraaires

No doubt, a great week for America, but mostly, a huge step in history for the world! At least, thats what I'm hoping for.
Yes we/ you/ I can!

:D

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. thingsinstuff

I love it!!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. jamieribisi

Thank you for putting this on the FP!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:09 a.m. shecological

Thank you to the Storque for putting together this collection of beautiful things with an uplifting message! One of the great things about etsy is sharing thoughts and feelings with artists all over the world and I am so relieved and affirmed to know that so many etsians are celebrating with me!!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:13 a.m. modflo

lovely collection...so amazing to be able to witness/participate in this wonderful moment in history.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:14 a.m. blowegeri

the best front page in etsy history!!!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. bluembrownlee

Thank you for including my HOPE ring!! I am so honored to be featured in this wonderful Obama treasury. :-)

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:23 a.m. deelind

This is fantastic!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. EvaForeva

Go Barak!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:31 a.m. bittystarr

freaking AWESOME FP!! We totally baracked the vote. Anyone else feeling patriotic these days?

xoxo

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. amberalexander

whoopeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Dance!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. SusyJack

Yaaaay! You go, storque. Nice front page! : )

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. CarryMeAway

AMAZING!

I JUST MADE A TOTE TO CELEBRATE HIS AND OUR VICTORY!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. SmartBird

My message to Obama: Congratulations!

My message to the Storque: Stay out of politics. Approximately half of the people who voted went the other way. Are you trying to alienate half of your potential customers?

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. ManicManx

Etsy, thank you so much for putting this up. Its beautiful. A nice show of support.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. WylesStyle

Awesome FP! WOOOHOOO!!!! Barack is THE MAN!!!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. KalliopeBeads

Congratulations President-Elect Barack Obama! Thank you America, you rock!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. botanicalbird

Thank you for this show stopper of an FP!! I can't stop smiling!! Congratulations Barack Obama!! the United States & the whole World!! Yeah!! I'm so happy that I don't have to leave the country now!

Nov. 7, 2008 at noon SarahsSky

Obama!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. buzzbuzzbee

Beautiful collection for a wonderful outcome!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 3:32 p.m. NaturalAmber

Congratulations to Obama.

I am concerned with this article. I think its great to congratulate but I do agree with SmartBird that maybe the message in this article may not of been nicely geared against those who supported Mccain. It's important to know there were supporters from both sides, both voicing their opinions. Perhaps this should be edited a little to say Obama has been supported by artists on ETSY, over leading.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 4 p.m. blackmustard

Congrats from Canada!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. eviekelley

This is so awesome, I'm only upset I didn't think of it myself- Booties for Barack: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 7, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. fourtailslampwork

I'm with Natural Amber. I was so happy that I can now say PRESIDENT Obama, but there are a lot of people out there who are not. I think it's fantastic that so many people have celebrated what is truly an historical milestone for all of us. However, the impression I got from the page was that ETSY had taken sides. REtailers do it all the time ...in their campaign contributions. In the stores, however, they remain neutral so as not to offend anyone. Had I been a McCain supporter, this page would have made me feel marginalized.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. BlackStar

A great message for a great man! Thanks Etsy!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. picklevalentine

I love the "Bark Obama" sweater.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. lrichmond3

Barak ~ I hoped you watched "The Waltons" growing up....cause you are driving us there again!! Good-night John-Boy!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 4:52 p.m. mopsical

Thanks to SmartBird, NaturalAmber, and fourtailslampwork; this kind of article does, indeed, make us feel marginalized.
Please don't make Etsy a political statement, Storque; I love this site and this community, but I don't feel nearly as enthusiastic about supporting it when I see something like this.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. naKiMuli

I love PRESIDENT Barack Obama and it warms my heart to see how he inspires all...

Nov. 7, 2008 at 6:13 p.m. chiarashandpainted

A new day has emerged with President Elect Obama and I couldn't be happier and more proud to live in the USA!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 6:31 p.m. deliasthompson

Because Etsy is a collective of individually owned shops I find this thread really inappropriate. Etsy should not and cannot speak regarding the politics of it's individual shop owners. As individuals we should support causes that we are moved by but Etsy as it's own entity should not speak for the entire population regarding religion, politics, etc.

Nov. 7, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. HautTotes

I am thrilled to have a new leader and even if you didn't vote for him (which I most certainly did) this nation should stand behind it's new president!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 7:23 p.m. trimgoddess

great GREAT great

Nov. 7, 2008 at 7:29 p.m. bjhissong

I just read that this election is more of a fashion statement than a real political election. Obama wouldn't even answer reporters today when they asked if he was going to raise taxes on the top 5%! I agree with others that going political on this website means that you alienate some of your customers... which by the way, buy things. It's not good business and I did not vote for Obama. I wouldn't support a seller who rubs it in my face... I'm for the unborn rights of human beings...male and female. I wouldn't buy anything from someone like kateBlack who is obviously too young to understand that! Keep politics out of this site... I've seen some very rude t-shirts and I'm a huge supporter of Sarah Palin!

Nov. 7, 2008 at 8:33 p.m. MVKnits

It's not political. The election is over. He will be the president. I understand that McCain supporters are hurting, but complaining about this is like complaining if Lincoln were on the front page.

Nov. 8, 2008 at 12:01 a.m. bjhissong

Obviously you are one of those people who don't understand politics. And guess what... he will have to be elected again in four years. Oh that's right... you don't follow politics.

Nov. 8, 2008 at 12:31 a.m. leblancjoanna

We sure did!

Nov. 8, 2008 at 2:19 a.m. Phoenix

Great article (and great art!). I bought an adorable Obama-y print on Etsy and I'm completely in love with it! Check out bendutro.etsy.com.

Nov. 8, 2008 at 6:42 a.m. longtailedcomets

Hi Guys and Dolls
Check out my 50 second film tribute to Obama on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHcvCg...
Do remember to click "WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY!"

Yes, we did.
Enjoy :)

Nov. 8, 2008 at 6:49 a.m. gwen1113

You alienate future business when you share your views on politics. I am really struggling, I absolutely love, love ETSY/ But right now, I am thinking maybe I should take my business elsewhere.

Nov. 8, 2008 at 1:09 p.m. owleyesvintage

thank you everyone for making your voice heard! i feel like a born again american!! let's come together and heal this country now?!

Nov. 8, 2008 at 2:03 p.m. CharlieErnestNErise

Yay for Obama! (very nice tattoos also).
Check out my Obama prints!

Nov. 8, 2008 at 4:38 p.m. VirtuousCreations

YES WE DID!

Congratulations!

Nov. 8, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. Vanessa

We've noticed many sellers listing Obama items and a flurry of sales related to the election. This post is meant to show the activity of sellers on Etsy, not as an endorsement. Our goal at the Storque is to reflect what's going on in the community. Leading up to the election we displayed a balance of items. Now that Obama has won, the community and admin are showing items that people would like to purchase. If McCain had won, I'm sure we all would have done the same, as an expression of current events.

Nov. 8, 2008 at 8:56 p.m. mogwai

I don't honestly see how they'd be alienating anything. This was posted after the election, meaning Barack Obama has now been chosen as our new president-to-be. Etsy posting this doesn't mean they are promoting Obama or that they are not promoting McCain...there's nothing to promote at this point. Like him or not, he's your president now. (Or well, will be soon enough.) Just give him a chance. You might find you actually like him. :)

Anyway, thank you for pointing me in the direction of the Flickr group. I happily added my own addition yesterday. :)

Nov. 8, 2008 at 11:07 p.m. sunnydayz777

THANK YOU to bjhissong and mopsical for your comments. I feel the same way.

Nov. 11, 2008 at 9:44 p.m. CapeCard

Barack Obama inspired me to create some typographic designs. They are really not in keeping with Cape Card, but since it's my shop, I can do what I want.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 11, 2008 at 11:03 p.m. soap

rock on! :)

Nov. 13, 2008 at 5 p.m. msbetsysVINTAGE

Yeah! Check out my friend's shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=... for more cool Obama stuff.

Time to celebrate ...

Nov. 20, 2008 at 9:33 a.m. suhartiniauw

Mirror..mirror... on the wall

Nov. 21, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. organiceramic

I cannot stand behind a man who believes it's ok that 4000 babies are killed a day in America and insults Northwest PA residents

Nov. 29, 2008 at 9:23 p.m. wbentley

I LOVE Obama! I want a shirt with a pink slip on it for George W. that says 1 20 09!

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