Grandmother's Gift

The three owners of Lazy Cat have something in common. Their grandmothers taught them how to crochet. Allison, Kelly and Stasia have used this wonderful skill to create the pieces you see here as well as well as many other beautiful, handmade scarves, hats, and intricate necklaces. The results are amazing. Please take a look at their wonderful etsy shop and get your checkbooks ready!

Lazy Cat

Today I am featuring the shop of Lazy Cat which is the collaborative effort of three good friends. Please read about Allison, Kelly and Stasia in their profile below.

" Lazycat's profile is still under construction, but here's some info to get you started!Customer service and shipping information can be found below.Lazy Cat Gifts was created by three friends in Ann Arbor, MI. Two of them were in medical school at the University of Michigan and the third worked in a laboratory there. All of us had grandmothers who crocheted, however Kelly was the only one who had really learned well. She "retaught" the rest of us how to do it, and after honing our skills for several years making many gifts for many family members and friends, we decided to try to sell some of our creations! We had a good start at a local craft show and found Etsy.com while searching for a gentle way to beginning selling online. (Plus, Etsy comes with the bonus of a great community of artists!) Etsy is also great for us, because Kelly has moved to Philadelphia, while Allison and Stasia still live in Ann Arbor. However, we keep in touch every day!We enjoy using the skills from our grandmothers to create wonderfully hip and modern pieces. We crochet in both yarn and wire, creating jewelry, scarves, hats, etc. We are constantly looking for ways to expand crochet, and we love making custom items!We are updating our store all the time, so please check back often to see what new goodies have appeared!Currently, we are featuring Kelly's mom's items in "Ruth Ellen's Creations" as she is unable to make her own website, so please check out her beautiful quilts and tasty dog treats. NOTE: Tasty dog treats are currently out of stock for the summer months. They will return in the fall. If your doggie is desperate for some more, please send us a convo/message, and we'll see what we can do.Read more about our cats and our store on our blog:" http://lazycatgifts.blogspot.com/_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Buttons N' Bows

If you are looking for unique gifts, take a look at these darling button bracelets by Ulixis. They come in a variety of shapes,colors and designs and would make a lovely gift. She also does journals and I thought this one might be the perfect gift for the season. Just imagine all the wonderful things you might include in a book like this! Pictures, memorabilia, and other items could be included or leave it blank for that special someone to fill with daily thoughts or events.

Ulixis

Today my featured etsy shop is Ulixis. Please read shop owner Amanda's bio below.

"My name is Amanda, I'm 21 years old and I grew up in the middle of nowhere - Northern Ontario. I'm currently a fifth year Honours Biology and Pharmacology co-op student at McMaster University and I'm working in the Janssen lab on my thesis. I do real-time videomicroscopy of smooth muscle cell migration.I've been crafty my whole life, and enjoy making a variety of things. When I was younger, it was drawing, then wreathes, dolls and beading. Now, my focus has switched to notebooks and jewelry. I also enjoy cooking, reading, writing and problem solving.Please check out my blog, where I'll be posting regularly on personal tid-bits, inspirations and featuring other Canadian / Etsy sellers!!ulixis.blogspot.com
Also, I'm currently working on my website, ulixis.ca. Check back soon!"

Shop Here and Stay Calm!

You have come to the right place for your holiday cards, gift tags and party invitations at Vanessakimball, a wonderful little shop on etsy. I love the simplicity and clean lines of Vanessa's cards and other paper items.I am sure you will too!

Vanessa Kimball

Today's featured artist does some beautiful work with paper. Please read her bio below and don't forget to look at her blog and website.

"I'm a graphic designer for a design company called Ekcetera Producitons. www.ekcetera.com I'm glued to my computer. I wonder if there's such thing as a design addiction. Oh and I'm also addicted to Lipsmackers lip gloss. Strawberry Kiwi to be exact. Don't judge. :)I also enjoy interior decorating, tennis, music, painting, vintage, IKEa, listening to The Current,coffee table books and art.You can also check out my blog.
http://vanessakimball.blogspot.com
It's pretty random stuff. If you need any custom work done please contact me. I'd be happy to work with you."

Find your Bliss

Finding your bliss is easy to do in Alternate Bliss' etsy shop. Her amazing watercolors and handmade silver pieces will certainly put a smile on your face. The talent of this artist is evident in all her work. I love the way she presents her jewelry in the charming little box you see below. don't forget to read her blog.