Etsy is the online marketplace to visit if you're looking to shake things up this Christmas season. These clever artists have worked as hard as Santa's elves to create a wide variety of holiday decorations and gifts you can use this season. Here are 50 Etsy sellers that will make your Christmas unique:

Decorations

Etsy has one-of-a-kind decorations that'll make your Christmas extra special.

1. riricreations: This festive shop has a wide variety of Christmas decor that is sure to jazz up your house this season.
2. Creative Chics Home: This seller has all the dining essentials you'll need to make your Christmas meal truly unique.
3. Christmas Vintage: Decorate your home with the help of these vintage goods you won't find at any old store.
4. Three Little Birds: Check out this seller's collection of napkins for each of Santa's reindeer and other cool Christmas decos.
5. ChristmasGal: Shake things up with this gal's homemade Christmas decorations everyone will adore.
6. WallGlitz: For a different look this Christmas, get a holiday wall/window decal for any room in your house.
7. Christmas Party: Choose from vintage Christmas cards and wacky holiday decorations you'll love to display.
8. Distinguished Holiday Decor: Check out this seller's Christmas topiaries, centerpieces and other decorations at a cool price.
9. Paloma's Nest: This seller has customized ornaments, place card holders and even a key for Santa on her cute shop.
10. Origami Christmas Tree: Change things up this holiday season with this seller's handmade origami Christmas trees that will dress up any table.

Gifts

Shop on Etsy to give your family and friends gifts they'll never forget.

11. That Funky Boutique: These handmade scarves and pillows will make lovely gifts for friends and family.
12. Lover Dovers Clothing: If you know someone who loves to cook, they'll love getting a handmade apron from this retro-inspired store.
13. Uniquely Yours by Cil: This seller has a variety of one-of-a-kind items that could make terrific gifts for any age.
14. Carriers Cozy Cottage: If you know someone who loves vintage jewelry, they'll love just about anything from this seller's shop.
15. retro-ology: You're bound to find something for all of your friends on this oh-so-cool vintage shop.
16. Moss Ties: Get the men in your life a handmade bow tie from this neat shop.
17. Jade Dumpling: Check out this shop's clever Asian gifts, such as sushi jewelry, noodle bowl candles and calligraphy brush sets.
18. Knot Work: Get your friends some funny coffee mug cozies that are handmade by this seller.
19. Mitchell Glassworks: These melted bottles make awesome gifts for friends who like to host dinner parties and serve some cheese with their wine.
20. Creations by Juliann: You'll have no problem finding a unique pair of earrings or a vintage-inspired necklace that your friends will love on this shop.

Ornaments

The Christmas tree may be the most iconic symbol of the holiday, but the ornaments are what really tie it all together and make it uniquely you!

21. Gwydion's Garden: Make your Christmas tree sparkle with this seller's hand-painted nature ornaments, and receive free gift wrapping during the holidays.
22. renna deluxe: This seller specializes in making recycled paper ornaments from old song books from the 1800s.
23. Julie Ellen: Julie Ellen cross stitches these simple and timeless ornaments that will personalize your Christmas tree.
24. aurora21112: If you love A Christmas Story and Home Alone, you'll get a kick out of these movie ornaments that feature all of your favorite characters.
25. o0oCuppyCakeo0o: Your tree will truly be original with this collection of recycled soda can ornaments that come in a variety of Christmas shapes.
26. justlilies: Check out this seller's lovely collection of handcrafted ornaments made with vintage Christmas postcards you won't find anywhere else.
27. By Apryl: These one-of-a-kind wire tree and gemstone ornaments will dazzle your tree or hang nicely on its stand for all to see.
28. Diana's Stained Glass: Decorate your Christmas tree with this seller's timeless collection of stained glass ornaments.
29. Mr. Hudon: Mr. Hudon makes an adorable collection of handmade wooden Christmas ornaments that will give your tree some fun flair.
30. Creative Butterfly XOX: Kids and adults alike will love this seller's cool collection of felt and clay holiday ornaments.

Tree Decorations

Now that you've got the ornaments, don't forget the garland, tree skirts and other decor.

31. Katiegirl: This seller's felted Christmas lights are a lot of fun and a lot less fuss than the real thing.
32. polkadotshop: This hand cut and stitched garland will add some color and variety to your Christmas tree.
33. Studio Shindig: This seller has a variety of colorful garland and streamers that will really make your Christmas tree stand out from the others.
34. Auracauna Designs: Check out this seller's awesome upcycled wool garland made from random wool scraps.
35. loveelaine: Mix things up with this seller's Christmas tree skirts that come in a number of kaleidoscope patterns.

Stockings

You can find lots of cool stockings (and stuffers) on Etsy.

36. Salty Starfish Designs: Make your mantel pop when you hang up Salty Starfish's colorful stockings and mini stockings.
37. Shop Hi Love: You'll be singing "Mele Kalikimaka" when you see these bright Hawaiian-themed stockings straight from Kauai.
38. Bedesisters: Check out these sisters' colorful stockings that are handmade from vintage quilt tops and fun fabrics.
39. Monkey Tree Creations: This seller makes some festive stockings that the whole family can enjoy.
40. Bebe Sniklefritz: Check out these colorful handmade stockings that can be customized and personalized to your liking.

Wreaths

These handmade wreaths will make quite the statement hanging on your door.

41. The Threadbare Gypsies: No one will miss your place if you have one of these bold and beautiful wreaths hanging outside your door.
42. Stylish Stems: These ornate holiday wreaths will dazzle your visitors and look oh-so-good on your front door.
43. The Journey Accents: These one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths are cheery and festive and perfect for a unique Christmas.
44. KnockKnocking: This Austinite makes her unique wreaths out of felt yarn and fantastic figurines.
45. The Wright Wreath: Make a statement at your door with one of these gorgeous holiday wreaths.
46. 6miles: This seller got the clever idea to make door decor using vintage ice skates as vases.
47. Ivyndell: It'll be a winter wonderland to have these decorative wreaths on your front door.
48. astrausa: These wreaths will brighten any cold winter day with their bold colors and funky designs.
49. corkEcreations: This seller has taken wreath-making to another level of cool by using wine corks to make holiday wreaths your visitors will love.
50. CraftyArtist: Check out these wonderfully festive wreaths made with feathers, ribbons and pom-pom material.

The place you may find yourself in college more than the library, classroom, or at a bar is in your dorm room. With all this free time being spent in this one small space, it only makes sense to add your own touches to the place. View the room as a way of expressing your personality to all of those that walk in your humble home. Begin with your bed. There is no luxury when it comes to the mattress, however this piece of furniture can serve as couch, a study area and everything in between. You are going to want to have a comforter that expresses your personality, but also one that can handle the wear and tear and can give you the comfort you need at night.

These dorm rooms generally have one huge bright light in the middle of the room. This can kill a mood when you are trying to create a little ambiance. Think about how you would like to light up your room. Desk lamps and other smaller lights are great for giving you the light you need over a work space, but does not keep your roommates awake with a bright light. Lights of bright colors or ones that can be hung all over your room serve the same purpose of your bed – it displays your character.

The cold hardwood floors of a college dorm room can give off an almost prison feel. A simple rug can be softer on your feet and eyes. Plus it is a lot easier when you want to do a little exercise in the room. You will need space in general and the only way to achieve space is by being creative and maximizing every inch. The more space you create the more you can have room to put up posters and squeeze in a comfortable chair or bean bag. Create space with cheap and inexpensive organizers such as those that you can hang in your closet space which create directed areas for things such as socks and shoes.

It is organization that creates room for more creativity. Taking out the trash, having a trash can, hooks to hang up clothes that are laying all over your room, all of the little things need to be done in order for you to have the room and space to show off the type of person you are and the things that interest you. 

Bachelor's degree programs can take anywhere from four to six years to complete, a timeframe that not everyone is prepared to dedicate themselves to. Those who because of work or family life find that they don't fit the description of a typical college student may find that they are better suited for an accelerated degree program. If you are looking for a way to earn a degree within two to three years, here is what you need to know.

Not Semester Based

Accelerated degree programs are not conducted by semesters, allowing students to follow more flexible schedules. Classes are offered in condensed forms that take less than a semester and sometimes as little as a month to complete. This gives students the freedom to select their courses based on convenience and not necessity. Not bound by the structure of a semester also means that classes are available to take year-round and students can enroll in these programs at any time.

Student-Centered

One of the biggest differences between accelerated degree programs and traditional programs has to do with who they are centered around. Most degree programs are instructor-centered, as they are the ones who determine course content and curriculum. These types of programs call for students to follow set schedules and complete work at a unified pace. Accelerated degree programs are student-centered, meaning they are designed to allow students to set their own schedules depending on their individual learning pace.

Challenging

Even though completing a degree within less than four years may sound like a great idea, it's important to remember that the shorter road is not always the easiest. Accelerated degree programs are not for just anyone and may present many challenges that traditional ones do not. It's important to keep in mind that these classes are faster and more intense, so only independent, determined students are likely to succeed.

Non-Traditional Student

Accelerated degree programs are designed with the non-traditional student in mind, and most that choose to enroll in these types of programs already have some sort of educational or professional experience. It is not uncommon for working professionals who want to advance in their careers to enroll in accelerated programs, as well as those who have already completed college coursework and are prepared for the challenges of earning college credit.

Given that you can't go anywhere without encountering some aspect of the business world, it should come as no surprise that one of the most popular degrees to earn online deals with this very subject. But many who desire to attain this type of knowledge are often reluctant to give up their brief cases for backpacks. This is why more and more people are looking into earning a business degree online, most commonly a bachelor's degree in business or a master's of business administration.

No matter what occupational field you may find yourself in, chances are you are going to need to acquire some sort of business sense to advance within it. This is why more and more people are going back to school to earn their first or second bachelor's degree within the area of business. This type of degree will not only give you a solid understanding of how the business world functions, but help you develop the essential skills you need to apply that knowledge successfully. Business majors take a variety of courses that discuss business function within economic environments, the processes of financial gain and loss, strategy development, consumer marketing, and the organization of people and products.

If after working in the business industry you find that you need to do something that will take your career to the next level, you might want to consider earning a Master of Business Administration. One of the primary advantages of enrolling in an online MBA program is that you will not have to necessarily give up your professional life for that of student life. These types of degree programs are designed to be flexible so that people do not have to give up their job in order to pursue an advanced education and can be completed within one to two years. Many online MBA programs have the same high standards as traditional programs and involve much of the same coursework. A MBA is an interdisciplinary degree that consists of curriculum is critical to business success, although not necessarily unique to the business industry, such as economics, psychology, and sociology. Generally, the first part of an MBA program introduces students to areas of business like management, marketing, operations, and human resources. After completing these types of foundational courses, students typically take courses that focus on a specific specialization within business during the second part of the program. Common specializations within an MBA program include entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, accounting, international business, marketing, finance, and operations management.

Android is an excellent mobile operating system as is, but if you want to add stability and speed to your phone, you're going to have to hack it. Android hacks vary in practicality and difficulty, but you don't have to be a computer whiz to start hacking away. Here are 20 truly amazing Android hacks you've got to try:

1. Android on iPhone: Using the codename Froyo, iPhone 2g and 3g users can get Android with a couple easy steps.
2. SNES Controller Dock for Dell Streak: Super Nintendo lovers will adore this controller dock that makes a customized USB device.
3. Android Music Control: This handy hack teaches you how to build a connector cable to control your music while driving and a number of other applications on your Android phone.
4. NES Controller on Android: This hacker shows you how to connect an original NES controller, a breakout board and a Bluetooth Modem to make the controller a keyboard for his Android device.
5. g2 Rooted: This hack is under lock and key.
6. Hacking a Cheap Android MID: Check out how one hacker transformed a not-so-exciting Eken MOO1 into a powerful multimedia mobile device.
7. Droid on iPod Docks: This hacker shows you how to get the most out of your tunes by building an iPod dock adapter for the Motorola Droid/Milestone.
8. Cardboard Androids: Try this hack that demonstrates how to build an inexpensive micro-controlled robot using little more than cardboard and an Android cell phone.
9. Processing App for Android: Web designers and artists will love this Android hack that shows you how to setup and code the Processing app.
10. Droid as USB Host: This hardware-only hack is simple and effective at turning your Motorola Droid into a USB host that can plug into any device.
11. Overclocking Nexus One: Get you Nexus One up to speeds of 1.113GHz by overclocking your device with this handy hack.
12. Angry Birds Hack for Android: Angry Birds fans will flock to this hack that lets players into both locked worlds.
13. Android Oscilloscope: Check out this cool hack that shows you how to create a two-channel oscilloscope for your Android phone.
14. Move Cache for Root Users: Free up space for apps and other data on your Android phone using this hack that moves caches from your device to an SD card.
15. Android Hexapod Robot: Check out this amazing hack that shows you how to control a hexapod robot using a Bluetooth connection and an HTC Hero.
16. Monome for Android: This hack teaches you how to work with the Monome interface, which can be used for various applications.
17. DroidDraw and Information Tracker: This hack shows you how to use DroidDraw and take advantage of its many functions when designing Android applications.
18. Driving with Android: Check out this awesome hack that converts an RC car into a Android-controlled toy.
19. Nexus One gets Linux: This hacker shares his tutorial on how to get computer operating systems Ubuntu and Debian on his Nexus One.
20. OLED Hack to Save Battery Life: Stretch your Nexus One's battery life by hacking into the OLED display and adjusting the colors to your liking.

As online students, you don't often have the same kind of access to educational resources that traditional students have access to. Traditional students can walk to the university library and speak with a librarian if they need help. They can set up an appointment to meet their professors for conferences. They can work one-on-one with a tutor in the university writing center to help them revise their essays.

Online students, however, have a different kind of access to educational resources. Of course, online students can still go out into the world and access libraries and other educational facilities, but the support networks are not as built in or as easy to use as they are for traditional students. You may be able to use facilities at other institutions if your online school has a partnership with a local university; however, if that's not the case, you'll have to strike out on your own and find some alternative educational resources.

So when you're an online student, you have to be savvy about what educational resources you access. You should have a membership to your local library. Besides checking out books, you can also check out audio material, such as lectures and talks, as well. Also, look to see what kind of programs you can access at any local schools or universities. And be sure to check out the nearby museums, as these too can be of help. Of course, all of this will depend on what exactly you're studying; however, it cannot hurt to keep in mind local alternative resources that might be of use in the future.

Next, you should bookmark your favorite educational websites. For example, many schools have channels at YouTube on which they post recent lectures by their professors and guest speakers. These channels are a great way to supplement some of the material you're studying for your degree. Other universities have extensive websites devoted to helping you become a better writer. Most notable of these is the Online Writing Lab at Purdue. Definitely bookmark this site, especially if you'll be writing a lot of papers for your classes. Take some time to explore OWL and sites like it to see what other links they send you off to, as these other sites can also be added to your bookmarks of helpful educational sites. Ideally, you'll have a site about Writing Help, Researching Help, Study Help, and then subject-specific sites that can help you in each course.

The key in all this is to constantly be exploring and seeking out more resources. As you collect them, keep track of them so you know what works best for you. Then you can use the tools how you see fit in order to succeed.

Not Budgeting Enough Time

Online students should not make the mistake of thinking that online classes will take less time than on-campus classes. Since online students do not spend their time attending lectures, participating in classroom discussions, or going to labs, they spend more time reading, writing, and studying than traditional students do. Online courses often require students to write more papers, take more quizzes, and submit more assignments than they would if they were taking the class in-person. If you want to take a course online, it's important that you understand course requirements and expectations so that you can budget enough time to meet them.

Not Having the Right Technology or Knowing How to Use It

Online students should not make the mistake of taking a course that requires technology they don't have or understand. Most online courses require students to have easy computer access, specific software, and a high speed internet connection. Having the right technology is essential to success in an online class as assignments must be submitted online, communication is done through e-mail, and material is accessed over the Internet. It is also important that students are able to correctly use required technology that allows them to access their virtual classrooms and navigate through course systems.

Not Knowing Their Learning Style

Online students should not make the mistake of enrolling in classes before they understand their learning styles. If you are the type of person who learns better by listening to someone deliver information rather than reading it, chances are you are an auditory learner. These types of learners may do better in a classroom environment where they can hear an instructor lecture on course material in-person. If you the type of person who is better able to retain information when you can see it, through words or pictures, you are probably a visual learner. Visual learners are more likely to do well in online courses where much of the material is presented through text and online interaction.

Not Interacting with Instructors

Online students should not make the mistake of thinking that since they are not in a classroom setting they don't have to connect with others. Just like any type of college course, if you want to do well you need to get to know your instructor. Whether it's sending a quick e-mail to ask about a particular assignment, receive clarification on a concept, or simply providing some feedback, regularly contacting your instructor will allow them to get to know you better and enhance your learning experience.

It may be referred to as the best time of your life, but there are certainly reasons to be excited about graduating, and moving on to the next chapter of your life. When you leave college you are leaving some of the annoying little things that come along with the territory, and you are introduced to a new world filled with opportunity. Say good bye to shower shoes, having to fight for a stove burner to cook on, and the pressure to do what everyone else wants to do.

If you are tired of having no money and would just like the chance to earn some for yourself, then think about all of the jobs you could do once you graduate that are in your field of study. No more homework and assignments that are rewarded with grades. Begin receiving pay checks for your hard work instead. They may not be popular, being hung up on the fridge, but they provide the same proud feeling you get when you see that A+ up there on the fridge that you achieved in physics class.

Graduating allows you to move on to a new part of the world where you will be able to begin new relationships and create new life experiences. You will still have the chance to communicate with your college friends through alumni programs and other forms of communication, but when you leave college you are introduced to a place outside of your limited undergraduate sized campus. A change of scenery is always important every once in a while. It can remind you that there is always an alternative to the situation you are currently in. Options are important, it keeps you from feeling trapped, and gives you that freedom every young adult needs.

Enjoy the opportunity to cook for yourself more. You will no longer have to rush a meal and scarf it down quickly before class starts. The limited options in the dining hall can no longer control the diet of your stomach. And if you are tired of having the books you read being chosen for you then get pumped for a life where you call the shots. Read that new novel you haven't had the time to sit down and enjoy. Being in complete control of your new life removes any pressures you felt in college. Whether it was feeling the burden to go out and party or spend money on a movie you had no intentions of seeing. Right now you may be more sad then excited about leaving your campus behind, but if you look at the big picture, you will find there is much to gain in your life when you do graduate.