Remember "Alchemy" on etsy?

If you don't, that was a board that you could post custom item requests on.

Unfortunately, etsy did away with that feature- it hasn't been seen for a couple of years.  People still have custom requests, though.  Where can you go for that?

The API team is proud to introduce our own form of the old "Alchemy": 

The Asian Pacific Islanders of Etsy Team Custom Request Page!

Most of our team members accept custom requests; some of us even do specialized orders.  You can contact our shops through the links provided.  If you're looking for something in particular but can't find it, just contact our team leader, Catherine (Shark Hat Cafe), and she'll try to match you with an API team artisan to fit your needs.

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Here are some of our featured members:

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summerlee808

 

summerlee808

Specialty:    bags
                  purses
                  Made in Hawaii

Average response time for custom requests:  1 day

Average time to complete a custom order:  1-2 days

Contact her through her etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/summerlee808

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LuvAlisa



LuvAlisa

Specialty:    religious gifts
                  Christian gifts
                  inspirational jewelry

Average response time for custom requests:  1-2 days

Average time to complete a custom order:  depends on order

Contact her:  www.LuvAlisa.com

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SharkHatCafe

 



SharkHatCafe

Specialty:    geekery (video games, manga, anime, comic books, movies)
                  horror
                  oddities
                  unusual jewelry
                  garlands/circlets

Average response time for custom requests:  1-2 days

Average time to complete a custom order:  depends on order

Contact her through her etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/SharkHatCafe

Featured Team Member: SharkHatCafe

Weird, wild, and wry- what else can you say about SharkHatCafe's items?  She specializes in clay work (clay pendants, ornaments, and magnets), but has recently become interested in jewelry work.  She also offers Asian and tropical inspired memorial flowers for those who'd like something more personal to decorate loved ones' graves. 



Asian inspired memorial flower arrangements.

 

Decorate your tree with a unique handmade ornament!

 

Did we mention she likes oddities?  If you're into gruesome and macabre stuff, be sure to check out her "body part art" section!

Victorian style body part art necklace- one of SharkHatCafe's more tame pieces.

Visit her shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/SharkHatCafe
Like her on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SharkHatCafe
Follow her on twitter:  https://twitter.com/SharkHatCafe




Weird!  This fantasy dragon eye magnet seems to watch you, even if you move!



Featured Team Member: GemCandyStudio

Shimmering pink Swarovski cube earrings.

With Liz's jewelry, you and your pet will be the envy of all your friends!  She carefully handpicks each stone that's used to construct her marvelous designs- you (and your pet) will fall in love with them!

Add flair to your wardrobe with this pair of genuine emerald and rose quartz earrings.

From her etsy profile:

"GIA alumna and a jewelry designer. Attended American University and George Washington University. I have a small studio in the very heart of Chevy Chase, DC.
I have a passion to design and create jewelry using rich and colorful gemstones that resemble mouth watering candies. I create handbeaded jewelry for women, men, children and pampered pets."



Tiger eye and vermeil necklace from Liz's Pampered Pet collection.

Visit her shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/GemCandyStudio
Like her on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/gemcandystudio
Follow her on twitter:  https://twitter.com/GemCandyStudio

Very fashionable amethyst eyeglass holder!

Featured Team Member: MyasCreations

The rich colors of this necklace will enhance just about any outfit!

Whether you're getting dressed up for a night on the town or need something "extra" for your everyday wear, you're sure to find what you're looking for with Mya's large selection of spectacular jewelry!



Can you believe these shells are actually crocheted wire?

From her etsy profile: 

"Hello!...
 My name is Mya Mya Seinn Teiktin and I love making jewelry like beaded, crocheted, and wire wrapped jewelry.
Hope you find something perfect for you or your loved one.
Happy visiting! : )"



Chainmaille bracelet with electric blue.

Visit her shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyasCreations
Like her on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/myascreations
Follow her on twitter:  https://twitter.com/MyasCreations
Follow her blog:  http://myamya-fashion.blogspot.com/



This lovely necklace is perfect for summer!

Featured Team Member: EtherealEnergy

Utilizing the natural healing properties inherent in certain gemstones, Liz creates jewelry with a simple, yet elegant style.

Dress like a star!  Some of Liz's bracelets (like these) were given away to celebrities at the 2013 Oscars!

From her etsy profile:

"I have a degree in Psychology and I also have a background in the healthcare field. I've been designing jewelry for years and I'm an alumna of GIA- the Gemology Institute of America. I try and live a holistic lifestyle and strongly believe in alternative medicine to maintain my health and well-being. I absolutely love natural gemstones, and as I learned about their healing properties, such as vibrational and electromagnetic healing, I was inspired to create a line of energy, balance, and Chakra jewelry.

Unisex necklace made with lapis lazuli, turquoise, and a black agate horn pendant.

Designing and handcrafting my energy and Chakra jewelry is a sheer joy, knowing I am creating something beautiful with my hands for someone to wear. It is my hope that each piece of carefully handcrafted jewelry will provide energy and balance to someone, somewhere."

What little girl wouldn't love this green pearl and lavender agate necklace?

Visit her shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/EtherealEnergy
Like her on facebook:  www.facebook.com/EtherealEnergy
Follow her on twitter:  https://twitter.com/EtherealEnergy

What a great gift for practitioners of yoga!

Featured Team Member: KaianazCreationz

Nita incorporates shimmering Tahitian pearls, shells, and sea glass into her hammered metal jewelry.  Her designs will dress up any outfit!



Genuine Tahitian pearl earrings.

From her etsy profile:

"I Love creating jewelry and have a great passion in my work. If you see a design in my shop but want to add a little twist to it to make it your own, message me and I will be more than happy to assist you...



One of a kind hoop earrings shaped like Maui!

With this said I'll leave you with a quote: "Ideas can be life-changing. Sometimes all you need to do is to open the door for just one more good idea".

Visit her shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/KaianazCreationz
Follow her on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kaianaz-Creationz/235633879802018?fref=ts

Great for any occasion:  sterling silver heart bracelet and ring set.



Add Island Style to your wardrobe with these dangle earrings made from shells!

Featured Team Member: summerlee808

Pi'ilani uses colorful, modern Hawaiian print fabric to create her stylish and functional bags!



You can fold this bag up for easy storage!



Reversible honu (sea turtle) bag.

From her etsy profile:

"I live on the island of Hawaii on 24 arces of green pasture. I love the outdoors and fresh air. I love crafts,reading, and spending time with my family. I love being a stay at home mom to my 2 beautiful children.

Slender handled bag- perfect to use as a purse!

Our second child was adopted and I wanted to help out with adoption expenses by making hand made things to sell. This allows me to actively participate in bringing our child into our family. Some of the profits made here go towards paying off our adoption. We feel so blessed."

Eco friendly and in style!

Visit her etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/summerlee808
Like her on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Summerlee/179067742165002?fref=ts

Featured Team Member: SenbaDesigns

A truly eco-friendly jewelry artist, Lisa uses vintage, recycled, and fair trade materials to produce her delicate designs.




Origami bird pendant in turquoise blue and brown.

From her etsy profile:

"Senba Designs is an origami jewelry and paper goods company based in Chapel Hill, NC, but draws its roots from owner Lisa Hosokawa Garber's hometown of Hiroshima, Japan. Senba (literally, "a thousand wings") refers to senbazuru, the thousand origami cranes famously folded by atomic bomb victim Sadako Sasaki with a prayer for the end of suffering. Senba Designs believes no one should suffer for someone else's beauty or gain."




Okinawan sea glass and sterling silver heart bracelet.



Skillfully made origami fox earrings.

Visit her etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/SenbaDesigns
Like her on facebook:  www.facebook.com/SenbaDesigns

Beautiful plum blossom necklace!

Featured Team Member: SeeMamaSewStore

Karla's clever reusable gift bags are sure to make you smile!  In addition to her handmade bags, she also sews bean bags, purses, and aprons.

Reusable gift bag:  "It's Noon Somewhere"

From her etsy profile:

"All of the items you see are handmade by me in my home in Honolulu, Hawaii. I do my own drawings, graphic art, design, printing, and sewing. This may be a one-woman shop, but all of my inspiration comes from my family. Most of the items were made with someone in mind. And if you're lucky, you may get a hand written thank you card from one on my three children."

Cute beanbags!

 

Handmade clutch purse in black and white gingham.

 

Visit her etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/SeeMamaSewStore

Every great chef needs an apron!

 

 

Featured Team Member: LuvAlisa



Wire wrapped jewelry made with love by Alisa.

 

Alisa’s gorgeous wire wrapped jewelry is made with Christian inspiration and love.  Her pieces are the perfect accent for any outfit- casual or formal!

 

 

Stunning sterling silver earrings for any occasion!

From her etsy profile: 

                “I'm just a busy gal living in a crazy city. I picked up beading on my own about 5 years ago and was encouraged by some friends to open an etsy shop. So here I am... I work full time so this is a little something I do on the side. Hope you like my little creations.....”

 



Cute bronze necklace!

 

Elegant orchid necklace with blue chalcedony and freshwater pearl.

 

Visit her etsy shop:  www.LuvAlisa.com

Like her on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LuvAlisa

Follow her on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LuvAlisa

Follow her blog:   http://luvalisa.blogspot.com/

Follow her on Tumblr:  http://luvalisa.tumblr.com

Featured Team Member: menehunebabies

Sabine’s Magical Hawaiian Menehunes are enchanting little collectible dolls!  Each one is handmade and has its own story, along with lots of character!

Oli (Chant), with gourd.

 

From her etsy profile: 

“The beautiful, secluded mountains of Kau on the Big Island of Hawaii are my home. Writing about the mystical spirit of Hawaii and crafting Menehune dolls are my passions. The timeless wisdom of Hawaiian culture inspires me. Living in Hawaii along with intensive studies and research has given me some knowledge to integrate Hawaiian traditions and symbolism into my art and writings, and further increased my deep love and respect for all that is Hawaii.



Surfer Boy, Mano (Shark) by the beach.

 

 

Honoring magical Hawaii and spreading its magnificent Aloha spirit throughout the world has become my life’s purpose and led me to many wonderful things including the creation of Magical Hawaiian Menehunes.”



Lili and Lomi: The Divine Powers of  Lomilomi and Ho’oponopono

Visit her etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/menehunebabies

Like her on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hawaiian-Dolls/156604874356446

Follow her on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/HawaiianDolls

Visit her site: http://www.hawaiiancollectiblemenehunedolls.com/

Meli (Honey) sleeping in her coconut cradle.

Featured Team Member: MarKateLiz



Stylish and light black camisole.

Using knitting and crochet techniques and fine materials, Maria creates high quality clothing and jewelry, and other accessories. 



Fun flower rings available in lots of colors.

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victorian style drawstring handbag.

From her etsy profile: 



“I take pride in the fact that love and care is woven into every stitch I make. A part of me is entertwined in my crochets and knits. It gives me a sense of purpose, an inner pride and a feeling of accompliishment knowing someone, somewhere out there has a smile on their face, happily wearing or using any of my handmades just like their Mom's and Grandma's will lovingly make for them.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit her etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarKateLiz

Like her on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/markatelizdesigns

Follow her on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MarKateLiz

Follow her blog:  http://markatelizdesigns.blogspot.com/

Visit her site: http://www.markatelizdesigns.com/

Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness necklace.

Meet Our Members: EtherealEnergy

EtherealEnergy:

Welcome to a Cozy Place to Leisurely Shop for Your Gemstone Energy & Balance Chakra Jewelry. Affordable, Exquisite, Beautiful & Lovingly Handmade Just For You. 

Etsy:  EtherealEnergy.etsy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelestialEnergyShop
Twitter:  https://twittter.com/etherealenergy

 

Meet Our Members: KaianazCreationz

KaianazCreationz:

 Hawaii Shell Bangle Bracelets, Tahitian Pearl Jewelry, Sunrise Shell Jewelry, Sea Glass Bangles, Puka Shell Earrings, Puka Shell Rings and more one of kind handmade and custom wearable pieces all at Kaiana’z Creationz. All of my work is Handmade on Maui with Pure Aloha to share with you.

Also; please tag along with Kaiana’z Creationz on Facebook for “FREE GIVEAWAYS” “SPECIAL OFFERS” & “DISCOUNT CODES”. 

 Mālama Pono,
♥Nita♥ 

Etsy:  KaianazCreationz.etsy.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kaianaz-Creationz/235633879802018?ref=hl

Meet Our Members: tzteja

tzteja:

Welcome! I use a lot of natural and handcrafted materials that are unique unto themselves which means the jewelry that you purchase will also be unique.

I do not use any clasps on my jewelry pieces - everything is easy to take on and off! All necklaces will fit over your head, and all bracelets are stretchy.

Each set comes with an organza sachet bag - perfect for storage, travel, or ready for gift giving!

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FREE SHIPPING: The listed price is all you pay - no additional charges.

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CUSTOM: Custom items are possible if I have the materials available.

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FUNDRAISING: If you are a nonprofit organization interested in doing a fundraiser or have a silent auction, please contact me.

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MY DESIGNS: I have a lot of fun coming up with my designs and figuring out how to best use my materials (they're all so pretty!). To see all of my other/past designs, visit my Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/DesignsByTamiza, and see the Sold Albums, the Gifts Album and the My Jewelry Box Album.

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Thanks for visiting! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

Etsy:  tzteja.etsy.com
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/DesignsByTamiza
Pinterest:  http://pinterest.com/designsbytamiza/
Wanelo:  http://wanelo.com/store/tzteja

Meet Our Members: WithATouchofAloha

WithATouchofAloha:

Look no further for hand sewn backpacks, pom poms, and accessory holders!  Custom orders welcome!

Etsy:  WithATouchofAloha.etsy.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ruth.pukahi?fref=pb
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/cmcruthp

 

Meet Our Members: DesignsbyKalena

DesignsbyKalena:

Aloha and welcome to my little piece of paradise! Here you will find key fobs, rag quilts, designer baby burp cloths, crinkle taggie toys, etched glass, vintage items and so much more! Custom orders always welcome.
Like my Facebook Page for Sales and Coupons!
Follow me on Twitter

Etsy:  DesignsbyKalena.etsy.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DesignsByKalena
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jkpasa808

Meet Our Members: summerlee808

summerlee808:

Aloha! Welcome to my shop. All of the things you see here have been handmade with care and love on the Big Island of Hawaii. Enjoy!

Etsy:  summerlee808.etsy.com
Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Summerlee/179067742165002

summerlee808.etsy.com

Meet Our Members: SenbaDesigns

SenbaDesigns:

Check out our summer line with Okinawan sea glass
See our Facebook for news, eco tips, giveaways, and contests
Domestic orders over $70 get free shipping, use code FREESH

WELCOME TO SENBA DESIGNS, where we are always looking for new ways to be kinder to the earth and its inhabitants ♥

Etsy:  SenbaDesigns.etsy.com
Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SenbaDesigns
RAW Artists:  http://www.rawartists.org/senbadesigns

SenbaDesigns.etsy.com

Meet Our Members: SeeMamaSewStore

SeeMamaSewStore:

Welcome to See Mama Sew! I am so excited to share the items that I’ve been creating in my home. I pick my fabrics with design and cost in mind, passing on style and savings to my buyer. I know what it’s like to want something cute but affordable. After all, I’m a mother of three little ones.

SHOP LOCAL! Free shipping for Hawaii residents. Use coupon code: freeshiphawaii at checkout.

Etsy:  SeeMamaSewStore.etsy.com