Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Treasuries in Action - Fresh Art from Tender Artists

Look what I found on the EBSQ Blog! I didn't even realize I was in an Etsy Treasury, and the creator of the Treasury and article are both fabulous artists and wonderful people!

Fresh Art From Tender Artists features some lovely new work from several EBSQ artists who are members of the EBSQ-Etsy Street Team. This fantastic treasury on Etsy features work from: Carolyn Schiffhouer, Tracey Allyn Greene, Amanda Makepeace, Beth Fiedel, Kris Jean, Adra, Laura Winzeler, Staci Rose, Blenda Tyvoll, Gabriele, Heide Hibbard, and Loredana Mariotto.

Thank you to Marie Mella for putting together the treasury. -> Marie’s Etsy

78 stores and growing strong! Come join the EBSQ-Etsy Street Team today!

-Kris Jean
Mod, EBSQ-Etsy Street Team

Thursday, July 24, 2008

400 Hearts Etsy Sale!

"They love me, they really, really love me!"

In the same flattered and adored feeling that Sally Field once expressed, I am feeling a little loved right now. My Etsy shop has received 400 hearts and I would love to share the love!

From now until the end of July, I am offering $4.00 off any order from my Etsy shop! I will be sure to send a recalculated invoice after your purchase.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Summer Bracelets

It's summer and it's hot! Hot for San Francisco for sure! Mark Twain was right when he said "The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco." And, this is usually the case, but we've had a couple of over 90 degree days where the natives have no idea what to do! Most people don't have air conditioning in the city because the water that surrounds us usually does the trick. But, not this summer!

I have been creating...and my photographer, David Torres, has been very busy! Here are a few Summer Bracelets - I hope you enjoy!

Garden Secrets
Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Pearl, Crazy Horse Stone, Unakite, Green Garnet, Peridot, Yellow Turquoise & Red Hair Quartz Charm!


Kisses
Coral, Carnelian, Moukaite,
Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby,
Red Hair Quartz, Rhodonite

Joyful Waters
Aventurine, Turquoise,
Fluorite, Pearl,
Amazonite,
Chalcedony,
Aquamarine




Sunny Fun
Calcite, Quartz, Coral, Carnelian, Red Aventurine, Nephrite Jade, Pearl, Unakite, Serpentine & Yellow Turquoise


Ophelia's Waters
Lapis, Chrysocolla, Pearl, Malachite, Turquoise, Shell, Chalcedony, Onyx, Fluorite


I will be adding more bracelets to my Etsy shop in the days and weeks to come. But, they fly like hotcakes - so be sure to check often!

Thursday, February 7, 2008

90/90 Staci Rose

Guess what! Today is Rosh Chodesh Adar I...which basically means, the first day of the Hebrew month of Adar. AND! I was featured by Marilyn, a fellow Etsy artist, on her blog Cigarboxbeads that focused on my Judaica!


Cigarboxbeads
I became a non-stop beadweaver when I purchased 3 vintage cigarboxes full of beads at a flea market---about 20 years ago. I'm still using those beads, plus a 'few' more I can not help but purchase! I also knit, sew, crochet, decoupage and lots and lots of other stuff so some other goodies might show up here as well, along with beads! Happy looking!

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Two Items Listed Today

Not only is creating a joy, but selling is fabulous and a little recognition is even better! I was ecstatic to see the post on Purrfectlydevine's Jewelry Design blog Life as I Experience It - for both of us!


Purrfectlydevine's Jewelry Design
Handmade Beaded Jewelry - Something for Everyone
I am relatively new to beading and I love taking classes to learn new techniques. I began selling because co-workers liked my work and asked if I would sell to them. I opened a shop because people I didn't know would comment about how much they liked my jewelry. Friends encouraged me and helped me get set up and my husband is supportive of my efforts. Click the banner below to visit this wonderful shop!

Saturday, January 26, 2008

You Make My Day Award

Just to have someone express their feelings about you - something we do less and less, taking for granted the important people in our lives - is overwhelming and heartening! So, when Diane Clancy, a fellow WWAO member and Etsy artist intimated at a little special something on her blog, I KNEW it was going to be good - she's so supportive and a complete dear besides.

Like Diane points out on her blog, Diane Clacy's Art Blog:


Delightfully, Diane has bestowed the "You Make My Day" Award. She received it, I think, for the same reason she gave it to me. She is simply an extremely supportive person and inspires me to take the time and do the same.


So here are the rules: “Give the award to up to 10 people whose blogs bring you happiness and inspiration and make you feel so happy about blogland! Beware! You may get the award several times!”

And, I can't wait to reciprocate!


Diane Clancy's Art - Enhance Your Sprit

"I create vibrant paintings that feature color and vision to inspire and uplift people. I feel very blessed to have this opportunity to express myself through painting. I love that people say my artwork enhances their lives. I have cards and prints I have printed from my original paintings. I use high quality paper and archival inks so that these images will last for many decades. I offer ACEO (ATC) 2.5 x 3.5" editions for any of these images. I offer some original ACEO originals also."

Please visit her Etsy shop and wonderful work by clicking the banner below.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Need Some Bling?

Apparently, I got what you want! And, I'm extremely flattered! Just ask Regal Bead blog, where "Here you will find my ramblings on my passion of seed bead weaving." Enjoy the feature about my bling!


Regal Beads
Elegance in Seed Beads
Welcome to a showcase of one of my passions! Each of these pieces is carefully woven by myself with much care and attention, using high quality materials. Click the banner below to view these wearable works of art.

Monday, December 24, 2007

90 Features in 90 Days Challenge - Part Six

Here's a continuation of that fabulous list of some fabulous artists!
Click on their links to visit their shops and blogs!

Current 90 Day Challenge List

58) PurpleSnowpeas
http://PurpleSnowpeas.etsy.com
http://purple-snowpeas-shop.blogspot.com
Welcome to Purple Snowpeas!
Knit Accessories * Photographs * Handbound Books
I have a variety of colors and styles of handknit winter hats. Kathryn loves to knit and crochet, take photographs while walking outdoors, craft small books for collecting thoughts, and anything else that keeps her hands busy.

59) RegalBeads
http://RegalBeads.etsy.com
http://regalbeads.blogspot.com
Welcome to a showcase of one of my passions!
I started beading over five years ago and took to it like a fish to water. I love the feel of the beads in my hands, the challenge of a new pattern, and the joy of a completed piece! Each of these pieces is carefully woven by myself with much care and attention, using high quality materials.

60) DAMdesigns
http://www.damdesigns.etsy.com
http://www.damdesigns.blogspot.com
DAMdesigns - Unique & Original Art
Welcome, and thank you for visiting. I have grown up living on art. I put a lot of time and heart into the pieces of art I create, and I love doing it. I hope you will enjoy them.

61) Scorpienna
http://scorpienna.etsy.com
http://scorpienna.livejournal.com
Scorpienna's Jewelry and Other Beaded Treasures!
Welcome to my shop! If you're looking for that perfect stocking stuffer, winter birthday gift, or a little indulgence for yourself, then you've come to the right place! I like to use tools, to make things, and to play with beautiful colors.

62) Shannon Saylor
http://ShannonSaylor.etsy.com
http://shannonsaylor-etsyshop.blogspot.com
SDS Designs
Just as jewelry should flow with the person. Beads are my way of expressing my creativity and I love both the designing process and the making of the jewelry itself. It flows from me when the creativity starts and I hope like my creations.


63) aromaticbodyoils
http://aromaticbodyoils.etsy.com
http://www.zaidat.com/blog
Zaja Natural Handmade Confections * Zestfully Ambrosial - Joyfully Aromatic
We make: Whipped Shea Butters, Cold Processed Handmade Soaps, Hot Processed Body Washes, Lotions, Body Butters, Deodorants, Perfumes and Colognes, Incense, Candles, Skin Care Products that promote clear healthy skin, And so much more! I am addicted to smelling good, which is why I have so many fragrances in stock. Enjoy your stay here at ZAJA, and please feel free to ask any questions that you may have. I am so happy that you have discovered my shop, and I hope that you find great products here that you will want to try out!

64) allyon67
http://allyon67.etsy.com
http://pmillerabstractart.blogspot.com
P Miller Original Paintings, ACEOs, Prints and Jewelry
Artworks include: Colorful Seascapes, Bold, Vibrant Cityscapes, Stunning Abstracts and Fairies/Fantasy Art. You can also purchase beautiful jewelry from my store! I feel that creating art is a way of sharing your soul with others. My art reflects my beliefs in love, warmth, generosity, loyalty, and honesty. I a€™m inspired by science, fantasy, martial arts, architecture, and nature (especially water).

65) Glory2727
http://Glory2727.etsy.com
http://frommybrush.blogspot.com
From My Brush - Let me share my joy of painting!
A Florida artist who loves to paint in acrylics, water color, and pen and ink with watercolor wash. Flowers are her favorite subjects.Her canvases are large 16x20 art renderings, candles, glass bud vases, wine glasses,wood, note cards and bookmarks.I also hand paint designs on small letters for name boards.

66) myfairladyvt4
http://myfairladyvt4.etsy.com
http://myfairladyvt4.blogspot.com
Inspired Jewelry By Ann Burke
I love to work with beads. Especially seed beads and gemstones. Everything that is in this shop is made by Me one bead at a time. Nearly all of my items are "One Of A Kind" OOAK. I never make another item exactly the same. It's not as interesting the second time.

67) onathousandhills
http://onathousandhills.etsy.com
http://onathousandhills.blogspot.com
On A Thousand Hills
I love playing with my beads and seeing what I can come up with to make. I am dedicating more time to be able to learn and grow in this art form. Yes, it IS an art form. God's creation is one of my favorite themes for my work, and I think everyone would have to agree how wonderful nature is.

68) cigarboxbeads (marilyn g)
http://cigarboxbeads.etsy.com
http://cigarboxbeads.blogspot.com
I became a non-stop beadweaver when I purchased 3 vintage cigarboxes full of beads at a flea market---about 20 years ago. I'm still using those beads, plus a 'few' more I can not help but purchase! I also knit, sew, crochet, decoupage and lots and lots of other stuff so some other goodies might show up here as well, along with beads! Happy looking!

69) mycatlulu
http://mycatlulu.etsy.com
http://mycatlulu.blogspot.com
I do custom stationery, invites, thank you's, announcements, any thing you would like on paper with a touch of flavor. I love custom orders, design work with the gocco or a banner for your own etsy shop. Thanks for checking out my shop!

Check back as I complete this list of fabulous Etsy artists!

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Diane Clancy - Enhancing My Spirit


Diane Clancy, a fellow WWAO and Etsy artist said to me, "I want to hear about your hopes and dreams and what you are doing to fulfill them! "


I think this is a loaded question and I'll try my best to answer it honestly and as artistically unpretentiously as I can!

I have had my creative spirit yanked right out from under me. After an accident, I suffered major trauma and am now a chronic pain patient. I have always been an artist or crafter in some way or another but after the accident I was immobilized for quite some time. And, oil painting in bed just wasn't very practical! Besides that, I suffer from increasingly painful TMD and while my voice still exists, speaking, singing, even sneezing is painful!

My hopes and dreams are to heal. But, it might mean healing in a way where I might still encounter my pain, but be able to continue my art. I still sing in a Salsa/Klezmer band, Meshuggenismo. I am highly medicated and I end up in bed for days afterwards easing that pain. But, when I sing, I am in love with my band, the music, our audience! I tell my doctors: "It's good for my soul, bad for my face."

And, while I still have medical issues that keep me from my canvases, on those good days, I paint up a storm!

In the meanwhile and sometimes on those bad days, I use my talents to create gemstone jewelery or decorate picture frames - I connect with other artists, work on my Etsy Shop and write in my blog.

Quite simply, I dream of finding my place in my own world. A new world, a world that has drastically changed and hope I can find a new self that fits and enjoys her art.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Staci Rose Designs & Elle Belle

Stacey, (for some reason, I LOVE her name!) a fellow Etsy artist, wrote a wonderful feature about me and my work on her blog, Elle Belle.


And, I am VERY glad she chose to write specifically about these earrings...the 'Mother's Earrings'. Everyone I have made these for consider them an extremely special piece they hold close to their hearts. It's a fashion accessory! But, it's a little piece of their children, friends, grandchildren, lovers...probably one of my most cherished creations.

"I love wearing my mother's earrings. They're very special."
- Sharon S., Portland, OR

"Very beautiful earrings! Great quality.
I am very happy to have these! Thank you!"
- Lori L., Yuba, CA

"Staci, you've outdone yourself! These are gorgeous!!"
- Angelina K., Denver, CO

Here are other examples:























Elle Belle ~ for Chick Mommies and Pampered Babies
Elle Belle is the place to find handmade, boutique quality baby items that make being a Mom easier and more fun! It all started when I and a few of my friends started making things for our own children and realized that even though we each only had one or two things we specialize in, colaborating is more fun and makes for a shop full of things we all absolutely couldn't live without. Happy Shopping! Click on the banner below to purchase some of her fabulous functional art!

Friday, November 23, 2007

90 Features in 90 Days Challenge - Part Five

Here's a continuation of that fabulous list of some fabulous artists!
Click on their links to visit their shops and blogs!

Current 90 Day Challenge List

44) Backwoodscreations
http://backwoodscreations.etsy.com
http://backwoodscreations.blogspot.com
New Art Traditions by MaryAnn Anderson - Folk and Fine Art for Everyday
Creating fabric animal sculptures and mixed media pieces is where its at for me. I have been doing the arts and crafts thing since I was a wee child. Mom always said idle hands can make trouble. I love keeping the creativity flowing and still find time to get into trouble. My creative endeavors are somewhat eclectic. Thanks for looking.

45) darjeelingpaper
http://darjeelingpaper.etsy.com
http://darjeelingpaper.com/blog
Beauty, Function and Paper Meeting in Absolute Harmony. Every book you see here is one of a kind; no two are exactly the same. Think of them as snowflakes. But instead of geometrical patterns made of ice, they're books. Darjeeling Paper, Ltd. is the work of artist Michael Gresh, co-owner of DemiGod Studios. I started Darjeeling Paper, Ltd. as a way to showcase my paper goods, and to distinguish my works as a new product division of DemiGod. Viva La Independante!

46) vanessakimball
http://vanessakimball.etsy.com
http://vanessakimball.blogspot.com
Vanessa Kimball, Sincerely Yours.
I'm a graphic designer creating greeting cards and shop banners and avatars. I'm glued to my computer. I wonder if there's such thing as a design addiction. If you need any custom work done please contact me. I'd be happy to work with you.

47) Ulixis
http://Ulixis.etsy.com
http://ulixis.blogspot.com
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. Thanks for your interest and enjoy browsing through my collection!


48) Signature Sterling (Sue)
http://signaturesterling.etsy.com
http://signature-sterling.blogspot.com
SignatureSterling...Untie the ribbons this holiday!
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.

49) CraftyMoose
http://craftymoose.etsy.com
http://craftymoosecrafts.blogspot.com
French beaded flowers,beaded art dolls, and more!
I have been crafting for as long as I can remember. I am self-taught and have enjoyed painting, needlework, quilting, polymer clay and jewelry making. Most recently, I have found myself drawn to beads and have returned to the art of french beaded flowers. I enjoy making original, one-of-a-kind butterflies & dragonflies. All my items are lovingly created.

50) LazyCat
http://lazycat.etsy.com
http://lazycatgifts.blogspot.com
Lazy Cat Gifts: Artisan crochet jewelry and fiber art.
Lazy Cat Gifts was created by three friends in Ann Arbor, MI. 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!

51) DreamON
http://DreamON.etsy.com
http://DreamsAboutArt.blogspot.com
Thanks for looking! I hope you enjoy my shop. Daydreaming welcomed.
I always loved to cut, paste, paint and draw from my earliest memories. 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.

52) Catldy99 (Cat’s Paw Artifacts-Judy Richards)
http://catldy99.etsy.com
http://www.catldy99.wordpress.com
Judy Richards resides in Portland, Oregon - and makes lampwork beads and designs jewelry - unique and hopefully artful jewelry. She is always striving for new ideas, new shapes in glass. Judy is inspired by nature (flowers, birds) depicted in glass. She loves abstract lampwork most of all with layers of glass and complexity. She is always striving to that goal. Judy likes to laugh and make others smile with her work.


53) GeorgeMcKim
http://GeorgeMcKim.etsy.com
http://georgemckim.blogspot.com
Fine Art Paintings, Collage, Lino Prints & Note Cards - Welcome to my shop! Thanks for stopping by.

54) QuirkynBerkeley
http://QuirkynBerkeley.etsy.com
http://quirkynberkeley.blogspot.com
QuirkynBerkeley Handcrafted Cards International.
Welcome to my handcrafted cards shop. I love papercrafts, and the process of making things by hand -- no computer. I started making cards for friends several years ago, who encouraged me to sell them, too. Almost all of my cards are one of a kind. I use recycled shipping materials whenever possible. Love paper. Love color. Love Berkeley. Love Etsy. Beyond that, my style is eclectic and I love to experiment. I get completely absorbed in engineering my varied creations for hours. Each one is a new and unique production, made of treasures from my collection of paper and ephemera, transfigured into a single piece held together by a little glue, a lot of ideas, practice and work, and most of all, a great amount of joy.

55) wittyworkshop
http://wittyworkshop.etsy.com
http://pot-aux-roses.blogspot.com
Valérie Parizeault is a Canadian Illustrator & designer from Montreal. She is the owner of Rose Flash, Playfully spirited Jewelry and the creative mind behind the Witty workshop, a place to buy and enjoy her Illustrations and prints. Inspired by whimsical moments, children’s universe and storytelling, she is living her dream life as an artist with her husband by her side and her black cat Tokyo. Valerie speaks of herself in the third person, well, because she is so darn shy!

56) cserpent
http://cserpent.etsy.com
http://cserpentDesigns.blogspot.com
cserpentDesigns Artisan Jewelry and More.
At cserpentDesigns you'll find high quality artisan jewelry and more. I hope you enjoy browsing through the jewelry and other things that I make. I use high quality components in my designs such as sterling silver and gold-filled findings, artisan lampwork beads and semi-precious gemstones. I really enjoy the creation process and get excited when I finish a piece and can share it with folks I know and with Etsy I can now share my creations with a much larger family.

57) Deabusamor
http://Deabusamor.etsy.com
http://omgcow.blogspot.com/
Welcome to my shop. Here you'll find kitshy, crafty, dorky, sometimes cool always fresh fun stuff for you and everyone you know. (Share the funky!) Everything in my shop is handmade with the exception of prints. The paintings and photographs are original by me but I send a .pdf file to my printer for the prints. I put a lot of love and hard work into my items.

Check back as I complete this list of fabulous Etsy artists!