Sunday, November 25, 2007
Last Leaves
Those snowy winter days are just around the corner, so Sue of Signature Sterling named the earrings below Last Leaves. I think the warmth of the colors in the lamp work beads will brighten up those long winter months ahead. Sue's etsy shop carries many lovely designs using lamp work beads. I just love the necklace below!
Signature Sterling
Today I am featuring the etsy shop Signature Sterling. Please read this talented artist's bio below.
"Welcome! SignatureSterling specializes in designing sterling silver beaded jewelry - bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. I use primarily sterling silver - not silverplated unless noted - for all silver beads, spacers, charms, findings, toggles, etc. I also use color and texture with genuine Swarovski crystals/pearls, lampwork beads, Czech glass, and semiprecious stones. My line of Buckeye (Ohio State) jewelry also features life-like lampwork buckeye beads.Committed to high quality in supplies and design, I am a SRAJD (#1111), Self-Representing Artist Jewelry Designer.You'll also find me at
http://signature-sterling.blogspot.com/"
"Welcome! SignatureSterling specializes in designing sterling silver beaded jewelry - bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. I use primarily sterling silver - not silverplated unless noted - for all silver beads, spacers, charms, findings, toggles, etc. I also use color and texture with genuine Swarovski crystals/pearls, lampwork beads, Czech glass, and semiprecious stones. My line of Buckeye (Ohio State) jewelry also features life-like lampwork buckeye beads.Committed to high quality in supplies and design, I am a SRAJD (#1111), Self-Representing Artist Jewelry Designer.You'll also find me at
http://signature-sterling.blogspot.com/"
Friday, November 23, 2007
Don't Worry, Be Happy!
That's how I feel when I look at Mary Hamilton's beautiful work. Her Bougainvillea On a Rampage painting puts a smile on my face and reminds me of all the wonderful places I have visited, like Key West where bougainvilleas grows wild. I love the vivid colors and subject matter of these paintings. Check out Mary's wonderful shop, Dream On, and don't forget to read her blog too.
Dream On
Today I am featuring the etsy shop, Dream On. Please read the Mary Hamilton's bio below.
" I always loved to cut, paste, paint and draw from my earliest memories. Creating art is what I do, it's built-in by my creator, He enables me, and I love it.My college degree is in art. In addition I have received training from some fine national and regionally-known artists. Some of my most important lessons came from not so well-known, but wonderful artists who now paint in the sky, and local artists who teach the basics, as well as the artists I paint with.I value the presence of a recognizable subject in my paintings. I love it when the center of interest appears in the midst of background objects that aren’t so well-defined. I want watercolor to look like watercolor, and I want my paintings to have a painterly look, not a photographic copy. Therefore I am an impressionist, because I don’t want to over-control the media. "
" I always loved to cut, paste, paint and draw from my earliest memories. Creating art is what I do, it's built-in by my creator, He enables me, and I love it.My college degree is in art. In addition I have received training from some fine national and regionally-known artists. Some of my most important lessons came from not so well-known, but wonderful artists who now paint in the sky, and local artists who teach the basics, as well as the artists I paint with.I value the presence of a recognizable subject in my paintings. I love it when the center of interest appears in the midst of background objects that aren’t so well-defined. I want watercolor to look like watercolor, and I want my paintings to have a painterly look, not a photographic copy. Therefore I am an impressionist, because I don’t want to over-control the media. "
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
I'm Sorry
Apologies can often be difficult. That's why if you do it with a sense of humor, it helps everyone feel happy again. Katie, of Knuckletoes, obviously has a great sense of humor, as you will see in her collection of apology cards. Her charming shop also carries handmade jewelry, purses, clothing and other gift items. If you owe someone an apology, this could be the best way to do it!
Knuckletoes
Today I am featuring Knuckletoes, Katie's very interesting etsy shop. Please read her bio below:
" Hi there, I'm Katie, thanks for stopping by.I'm a small time, jewelry, clothing and purse maker who wants to share her style with the world! I'm from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and every year I try to make it out to the surrounding Folk Festivals to sell my product. I've gone the last two years and really hope to make it out again in 2008!I try to make my clothing and purses out of recycled materials. Anything from tablecloths, to pillowcases, to reused LP record covers. This not only gives my items a vintage feel, but it helps the environment, and what more do you need?If you see anything you like, don't hesitate to contact me and ask me any questions you like about it. If you're in the area, I may be able to cut down on your shipping, so let me know!You can find me also at:Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/knuckletoesIndiePublic http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/knuckletoesBlogger
http://revinylized.blogspot.com/
I've also started a second shop for all of my items made from recycled records:
http://revinylized.etsy.com/ "
" Hi there, I'm Katie, thanks for stopping by.I'm a small time, jewelry, clothing and purse maker who wants to share her style with the world! I'm from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and every year I try to make it out to the surrounding Folk Festivals to sell my product. I've gone the last two years and really hope to make it out again in 2008!I try to make my clothing and purses out of recycled materials. Anything from tablecloths, to pillowcases, to reused LP record covers. This not only gives my items a vintage feel, but it helps the environment, and what more do you need?If you see anything you like, don't hesitate to contact me and ask me any questions you like about it. If you're in the area, I may be able to cut down on your shipping, so let me know!You can find me also at:Myspace
http://www.myspace.com/knuckletoesIndiePublic http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/knuckletoesBlogger
http://revinylized.blogspot.com/
I've also started a second shop for all of my items made from recycled records:
http://revinylized.etsy.com/ "
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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! 
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