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The Best Of…Etsy Finds!

March 7, 2011

I woke up Saturday morning a bit under the weather and decided to grab a cup of tea and spend a little time on Etsy. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, just wanted to check out what was new.

It never amazes me what magnificent hand-crafted pieces you find on Etsy. From jewelry to paintings, paper products to furniture, there are so many unique pieces being made by artisans around the globe.

Here is a selection of my latest finds:

Things I’ve found on Etsy and want to share with you:

1. Re-purposed Vintage Bone China Tea Cup Bracelets from StayGoldMaryRose. These unique bracelets caught they eye of Antropologie and are now available in their stores.

2. Felt Pin Cushion Ring–For anyone who sews or crafts, this ring is a must. Handmade by EllasWardrobe, production is back on track after a surge of demand for this crafty item.

3. Original Flower drawing from MeArtDesign. Available in several colors, this piece of art makes me smile.

4. Vintage Charm and Crystal necklace with the majority of pendants hand-sculpted by Lisa Cook over at LisaCookJewelry. Lisa also has a fabulous art gallery website at llcook.com.

5. Burlap goes chic in these Initial Bookends. All original designs from mom and daughter team at NextDoorToHeaven. Definitely on my shopping list.

6. Stunning hand-carved porcelain pendant lamp crafted by artist Isabelle Abramson. Simply beautiful!

7. Style and function formed to create this handmade wire jewelry display tree from ClaudinesLimited. Because each piece is hand turned and sculpted, the production time is 3 weeks, but well worth the wait.

8. I love illustration are and the Pootsie fairy images from AHappyExchange are too cute for words. Each piece is hand-drawn with a quill pen and india ink, signed and numbered.

9. This Ruffled Lampshade from Pinkderella is so crafty and creative. What a cute addition to a baby’s room, powder room or girl’s room.

Thanks to all the creative people in the world for sharing your talents on Etsy.

all images via Etsy–sites noted above

BLOGGING FOR RIBBON

September 2, 2010

Back in July, I completed a Calling All Bloggers DYI project for May Arts, in hopes of being selected as one of their new craft bloggers.

Well, the results are in and Yippie, Horray, Whoppie…I was selected!

If you are a ribbon lover, you are well aware of May Arts and the incredible ribbon selection they offer. Because their selection is so vast, May Arts ribbons are used in a wide variety of industries including craft & hobby, scarpbooking, gift wrapping, stationery, fashion, interior design, party decor and the floral industry. Although May Arts is a wholesale ribbon supplier, you can find their ribbons in many craft and stationery stores, including one of my favorite, Paper Source.

As a regular blogger for May Arts, I will be creating DYI projects using their ribbon and providing you all the how-to steps on the May Ats blog. I have been designing and crafting for many, many years and love nothing better that creating something beautiful with my hands. Make sure to check out the May Arts website and subscribe to their blog. Along side me, there are some really talented crafters that will also be showcasing their work.

And, if you missed my original Lattice Weave Mirror project, check it out here!

MADE BY HAND

August 6, 2010

I was recently introduced to a fabulous magazine called Ready Made. Why is this magazine so great you ask? Well, it’s because everything in the magazine is made by hand.

Ready Made is not your stereo typical magazine for weekend do-it-yourselfer or hot-glue gun crafters, Ready Made is a magazine dedicated to the art of beautifully designed, beautifully made, beautifully crafted products, all by hand. It is about people who make things, the culture of making those things and the skill and craftmanship behind it all.

As a person who has always crafted, (yes, I own multiple hot glue guns), I so loved the vast array of items featured in the magazine. There are some truly incredible designers and craftsmen (women) out there. Ready Made has inspired me to take my “crafting” to a new level and see if I really can make something by hand.

Maybe with a little time and training I can create something as awesome as one of these pieces I discovered at Ready Made…

This wonderful cabinet was designed utilizing a variety of old doors and architectural pieces. I think this would look fab in an art studio or the office of someone with a creative bent.

Thomas Wole designed this awesome piece of furniture using a collection of loose furniture pieces, electrical part, hardware and old drawers. This has to be one of the most stylish shelving units I’ve ever seen.

The next time you have an old trunk lying around, why not turn it into a rolling bar. What a great space-saving addition for an apartment or small cottage.

Have you ever walked around IKEA (2 hours is my shortest stint), wondering how to use their basic items in a unique way? Well, Jeff Carter and Clay Ketter did just that and came up with this great idea. Their Periodical Table use 11 of the Mackis Magazine files from Ikea. To create a custom piece, they created a back board, attached the individual magazine files, added a base and then dressed it up with a splash of color. This is would be such a cool way to store all my magazines!

There are so many other great pieces of work on the Ready Made website and be sure to check out their fantastic blog as well.

Have a great weekend…and happy crafting!