Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Buying For Baby?



Then I suggest that you check out my featured seller today,

Elle Belle


http://ellebelleonetsy.etsy.com
http://ellebelleblog.blogspot.com

About Elle Belle:
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, collaborating is more fun and makes for a shop full of things we all absolutely couldn't live without.

I only included a couple of her goodies- be sure to go and take a look at the rest!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Creative Sundries

Is my featured seller today!
http://creativesundries.etsy.com
http://creativesundries.blogspot.com

About the artists:

We are Carol and Sarah, a mother-daughter/friend-friend team.

We are proud members of the Etsy Minnesota team.

Wholesale inquiries welcome!

Please also visit us at:
http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/creativesundries
http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativesundries


Etsy
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RegalBeads

Monday, May 5, 2008

Personal Treasures

Today I am featuring Personal Treasures:
http://PersonalTreasures.etsy.com
http://personaltreasures.blogspot.com/

What she has to say about herself:


Hi, I’m Phyllis Mufson, a jewelry artisan and a creative career and small business coach. I started making jewelry while directing the Locks Career Center at Moore College of Art & Design, an inspiring environment where I worked with wonderfully creative people.

Now I work in my sunny living room where I talk with clients and have all of my jewelry equipment close at hand. My design inspiration is my 23-story “bead condo” – clear, stacking sectioned boxes brimming with color-coordinated gold and silver, gemstones and pearls.

Earlier in my life I was a textile artist and that sensibility influences my designs. I'm concerned with how the jewelry drapes and moves with the body. I'm also inspired by my customers. In addition to my ETSY stores I sell through private jewelry shows so I get to see how women respond to the jewelry. I talk with them about what interests them, and find out which designs are particularly flattering to wear.

If you like Personal Treasures but are looking for something more simple or casual please visit my Mufi Jewels store at http://mufi.etsy.com.

You can learn more about my coaching practice at http://phyllismufson.interfaceias.com.
I also have a blog where I write about creativity and creative people – http://personaltreasures.blogspot.com.

I sell wholesale. If you are interested in carrying my work or hosting a jewelry party please email me.

Be sure to check out the rest of the lovelies in her shop!

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Personality Plus Boutique

Etsy
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AdrienneN


http://AdrienneN.etsy.com
http://personalityplusboutique2.blogspot.com

About the artists:

We are a mom and daughter team! We have wanted to start our own business for years, and we have finally done it! Charlotte is the Mom. She is the mother of 4 and Grandma to 18! She has worked as a seamstress for years and has done commercial embroidery for over 15 years! Adrienne is the daughter and she is the mom to 4 and step mom to 3. (or 5...She has 2 step daughters that she still lovingly claims from her first marriage, and 3 step children from her current marriage.) Adrienne teaches Preschool out of her home and loves children! We are both so excited to be starting this new venture! Please give us any suggestions, hints, tips or tricks that you think might really help our business out.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Pretty In Pink


Today I am featuring Kelicat and some of her beautiful pink creations .
http://kalicat.etsy.com
http://honeyandsweets.blogspot.com/




About the artist:
Kalicat has trained in jewellery at Central St Martins and Hatton Gardens, in London. Mom of 2, she says: "I enjoy painting and illustrating Fashion, jewelry-making and dreaming about all the things I will create in the near future".

Each item may be made in gold, sterling silver or base metal, with the stones of your choice when available.

ABOUT THE JEWELRY

All metal is sterling silver unless stated otherwise. Findings are either purchased as is or made by myself: handsawn, soldered, fabricated and crafted by me ;)

I source gemstones from suppliers around the world. All of my jewelry is made with top quality stones and designed to last.

If you have any questions about a specific work please ask! I guarantee each item for 6 months and can also change the length of the piece, or the nature of the gemstones, pearls, beads etc. whenever possible to fit your desires.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Paulette Insall

Etsy
Buy Handmade
PauletteInsall


http://pauletteinsall.etsy.com
http://pauletteinsall.typepad.com/
http://web.mac.com/pauletteinsall/Paulette_Insall/Artist_Features/Artist_Features.html

About the artist:

Like many other artists, Paulette has been creative from a very young age. From making knotted bracelets and hair accessories as a child to taking photos for her high school year book when she was older. She never thought of herself as an artist until a few years ago. For many years she dreamed of painting, but could never bring herself to pick up a paint brush until October of 2006. That's when her love of creating stories with paint and paper began.

These days when she’s not busy entertaining her very busy four year old son, you will find her stealing any moment she can in her home studio pouring her thoughts and emotions out into the visual stories she creates through her art.

ARTIST STATEMENT

My art is about the search for connection…to self, to like minded spirits, to family, and to God. Most of my work depicts a sole woman because these are the stories of my own personal search and the emotions they invoke within my soul. My hope is that the visual stories I create with my art touch people from all walks of life and let them know that they are not alone…and find comfort in that knowing.


She also teaches classes!
**ONLINE CLASSES**
I will be offering online classes starting Feb. 18th....visit the link below for all the details.
http://pauletteinsall.typepad.com/my_weblog/onlineclasses.html

Please visit my website to view more work or my blog to see what I'm up to and chat.

http://www.pauletteinsall.com

http://pauletteinsall.typepad.com

Be sure to head over to her shop and see all her charming paintings! (Maybe find something special for that special Mom in your life.)

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Becki's Designs

My featured seller today is Entyqua (Becki’s Designs).
(
http://entyqua.etsy.com
http://beckisdesigns.blogspot.com/)

What she has to say about herself:
I am Becki I am a SAHM to one gorgeous little girl!
About the creations
I make both costume and genuine stone/metal jewelry as well as finish Jewelry boxes, card making and other paper crafts and coming soon I will be doing clothing as well! I have a lot of creative outlets
For my Jewelry: I use a lot of natural stones and beads for my creations, my favorite being wood and gemstones. I also love to use pearls weather they are freshwater or faux pearls have a very elegant feel to them and always and a touch of class to every piece they are used in! All my jewelry designs are Hand made with care a love. Also you will always find each piece is very unique and will never be recreated. If you need a necklace or bracelet made to a certain size please specify during checkout, if I have the extra materials I can make the changes! I also LOVE to do custom work! I love to share ideas with others to come to a creation that might not be with out two great minds working together!
For the Finished Jewelry Boxes
I LOVE to paint I love to decorate I love to take something ordinary Like a plain unfinished wooden box and make it dazzle. These are one of my favorites of my hobbies. They come to me from a craft store plain dull and wood colored and ends up with color and flair and style I love the transformation!
For the paper crafts
I am a scrapper I will always be a scrapper I have so much scrap I don’t know what to do with it! SO I make cards and other paper related crafts! I wish I had enough time to do this more than I do!
For the clothing
COMING SOON!! Can’t wait!
Be sure to stop by Becki's shop and see if there's anything special your Mom might like!