For Your Littlest Lady

Little girls love pocketbooks. They enjoy carrying their belongings around in their bags just like mom. The etsy shop http://threelittleladies.etsy.com/carries adorable skirts and matching tote bags for the little ladies in your life. Her handmade Halloween tote may just be the perfect treat for the upcoming holiday-sure to put a smile on a cute little face!

Substitute Teachers

I am currently a substitute teacher and let me tell you this is not an easy thing to do. Having taught my own classroom for many years and then becoming a teaching assistant, I have had over 25 years experience in the classroom. Although I have taught almost every grade level from kindergarten through grade 8, nothing is quite like subbing. As soon as the kids see you walk into the room, their mischievous eyes light up with glee. They all have the same goal . What can we do to make this woman's life miserable? Of course , I let them know right away that they are messing with the wrong lady, but at times it can be quite a challenge.

Today while browsing through this delightful etsy shop, http://urbanbasement.etsy.com/ I found the perfect journal , entitled Substitute Teacher and laughed out loud when I looked at the teacher's face. I can relate! This shop has some wonderful prints, postcards and journals which would make wonderful gift items. If you know a substitute teacher, make her day and buy this wonderful handmade journal. I am sure she/he will love it.

Nothing Dorky Here

If you are looking for beautiful crocheted items, this is the place to go

http://adorkable1.etsy.com/ . Here you will find wonderful crocheted shawls,scarfs, ponchos,hats,baby items,bags and other unique gifts. These crocheted items are not like grandma made as you can see in these photos. Here is what the designer says about herself.

"Thanks for visiting Adorkable, where you'll find awesome crocheted items! Crochet is not just for grandmas anymore, although I did learn from my grandma when I was eight :) I design items that are stylish and more for the younger crowd (or the young at heart), ROCK ON! All items are created in a smoke-free, animal-free home. Myspace: myspace.com/adorkable1etsy --- Blog: adorkablecrochet.blogspot.com.

Black Magic

Need a bit of magic in your day? You can find some in Erin's delightful shop at http://princessemarie.etsy.com/. Here you will find some truly unique earrings and necklaces. If you are in a Halloween mood, these earrings may be just the ones for you. Erin has these and other adorables choices in her shop. My favorites are the pink and black chandeliers featured here. This is what Erin tells us about herself.
"Hi, my name is Erin. I've been crafting for many years now. I love any type of arts and crafts; drawing, painting, scrapbooking, card making, knitting, quilting, you name it I have or will try it. My true passion is making jewelry, mainly earrings, I just love looking at interesting materials and seeing what I can design."

A Special Gift

Watching a person's face as he/she opens that special gift has always been one of my favorite delights. When my children were little, I would spend hours wrapping their birthday and Christmas gifts with special tags, papers and cards knowing that the beautiful wrappings would be gleefully attacked to get to the gift inside. There is something very fulfilling about adding something special to my gifts to make them beautiful and unique. Plum Stars at http://plumstars.etsy.com/ provides unique gift tags and cards in her delightful etsy shop. Here you can find something special to add to your gifts that will bring delight and big smiles.

Accessories for the Home

Do you love to add bright colors and interesting fabrics and textures to you home ? If so, then please visit the enticing shop of http://sun2create.etsy.com/. From environment friendly shopping bags like the one I featured here to lovely damask pillows this shop is a feast for the eyes. Now I know where to shop for throw pillows when I finally purchase that comfy sofa that caught my eye. Here is what Sun 2 Create has to say about herself.

"I am a mother of three, grandmother of one. I love all sorts of textiles and am inspired by color, shape and texture. With my kids moving into adulthood, I am finally finding time to pursue my artistic adventures. I add new designs often so come back to see what's new! Thank you for visiting.I have a mailing list! To join, either send me a message through Etsy's convo system, or email me at mfs284 [!at] yahoo.com. I will be sending out a newsletter full of Etsy news as well as special offers within my shop!"The world is but a canvas to the imagination."Henry David Thoureau"

Just Great Designs

I took a peek at the this wonderful shop this morning and saw so many things I liked I had a hard time choosing which photos to put up on my blog. The very talented owner of etsy shop

http://eclatdesigns.etsy.com/ is a wonderful photographer as well as a jewelry deigner. This is what she tells us in her profile:

"I started making jewelry fairly recently and discovered that I have a passion for it. It started when, at the age of 29, I got my ears re-pierced. I suddenly developed an interest in making earrings. I think it was my rational mind's way of curbing my shopping. I had so much fun making earrings that I expanded to necklaces and bracelets. I never thought of myself as particularly "crafty," but I find that the more I do, the more I want to do. Making jewelry relaxes me.As for photography, that's something I've always done. It's always been personal for me. There are few things I enjoy more than spending a day alone with my camera. I have photos all over my house, in frames, albums, boxes, and totes. They are not just shots of friends and family; I love scenes that are evocative of good memories. I decided it might be fun to share those scenes and see if they struck a chord with anyone else."