Showing posts with label homemade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label homemade. Show all posts

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Pretty Knifty Knitting



Growing up I was surrounded by women who knitted.  Grandmother's to sisters, knitting was a way to provide accessories that offered warmth, comfort, and a little homemade style.  I personally never learned to knit, but have always admired those who do.  Perhaps is in my future cards as I approach retirement?  My next featured guest is a wonderful gal whom I've had the pleasure of meeting through my searches of all that is handcrafted in Etsy.  Here for your creative pleasure I introduce to you another gracious Artisanista.

Please meet...


Artisan and owner of the wonderful Etsy shop...



Named after Jamie's Grandmothers Clara and Ruth, Jamie brings to you her creative works in a variety of styles and a palette of colors.  Her styles include Thick and Chunk, Stylish Infinity, Team Spirit, and Long Ribbed just to name a few.

Following are a few examples of Jamie's creative works that I hope you'll enjoy viewing.


Here I bring to you a couple of my favorites from her Lightweight Collection which include this...



"It started when I tried to find a scarf to go with a walnut-dyed hat that my friend had made for me. Too long, too short, too thin, too wide, not the right color or texture. I'll make one, I thought. I've made scarves before. So - I did. I loved it."
                                                                                                                                                   Jamie

Here from Jamie's Thick and Chunky Collection are a pair of my Fall Color favorite's.  This beautiful...


and this...


From her Stylish Infinity Collection I share with you these beautiful works...


and this absolutely lovely...


For those of you who love natural fiber, here from Jamie's Natural Fibers Collection are these two examples of her lovely creative works in this...


or this...


Last, but by no means least, from the Lightweight Infinity Collection, this...


and this beautiful


As always, you'll have to stop by Jamie's shop to see more of her marvelous hand created works.  I hope you'll stop by to learn more and to see her entire collection and perhaps find a wonderfully creative piece for you or a friend.

                                                   on Etsy


Sunday, March 29, 2015

Naturally



With Spring now upon us (Wow, where did March go??), I thought I'd get a jump on my April featured post in hopes to stay just a little ahead of the game.  While browsing through Etsy's assemblage of truly wonderful shops.  It's so hard to chose just who I'd like to feature, so I put all the names of the shops I select on a little piece of paper, drop them all in a jar, shake 'em up good and proper, close my eyes, then reach in and pull one out, fair and square, no?  

I generally like to notify or ask permission of those whom I choose to feature, but in some cases or if I know the shop owner, I just create the post to "Surprise" them.  With that said, my featured seller has graciously allowed me the honor.

May I introduce you to...


who owns and operates



and creates Raw Stone Jewelry.

Here I'd like to share with you a few examples of her wonderful creative works.





This lovely set of Raw


Earrings with it's tiny yellow crystals are set in .925 Silver and 6-7 mm each in size.





Equally as lovely are these


 Natural Geode Earrings that 
feature gorgeous crystal cavities on both halves.  Also set in .925 Silver.







Perhaps a Ring is more your liking?  Here Kristan offers a beautiful


Rough and Raw, these stones are set in a flower petal shaped cup.

 Visit soon to get $10.00 off this beautiful


and Silver Ring.  Great for Her, an Anniversary, or Birthday.



I'd love to share all of Kristan's wonderful works, but that wouldn't be any fun now would it??  So you'll have to stop by her wonderful shop



 to browse all she has to offer.

Hope to see you there!!


Sunday, February 15, 2015

Enamored Esoterica




"I love stones!!! I believe in the esoteric healing properties of them, and the energy they emit or absorb."



Allow me to introduce an artisan who's lovely creative works speak for themselves.  Featured is ...

Kristen

from Etsy shop



"Wearable art that an individual can and will adorn themselves with."




Like this beautiful bracelet


Alluring beads of genuine silver Freshwater pearl beads are paired with
ocean jasper.




Elegantly simple are this lovely


in beautiful green, blue and purple beads of genuine rainbow Fluorite dangle from 925 Sterling Silver lever back earrings.


Head into outerspace with this gorgeous



With streaks of grey Agate are centered and paired with an array of diverse beads.
Beads of shell, labradorite, hematite, freshwater pearl, and quartz, are 
blended together to create this cosmic necklace. 








Just look at this


Absolutely gorgeous, a watery and dreamy original.  Wouldn't you agree?





I'm a huge jewelry fan, but I've never seen the likes of these beauties...


These Dangles are sure to please, Large and Lustrous. 





Stop by to browse more of Kristens awesome creative works and thanks so much for visiting!


Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Happiness Is Handmade



One of my favorite hand-made items have always been quilts.  Anyone who create's these marvelous works, I sincerely admire as I know the time and patience it takes to create even the smallest.  I'd like to bring in the New Year and share with you in this first post of 2015, A wonderful artisan whom I've met through a team I belong to on Etsy.  Not only does she create and sell hand-made items, but vintage goods as well.   I introduce you to...


from the Etsy shop...




and some of her lovely and creative works of art.




My most favorite of her works listed is this beautiful


Made with Cotton fabric, flannel backing, cotton batting, and cotton chenille.








This wonderful quilt is ready for the baby boy.  


features faux fur embroidered Teddy Bear's and comes in a 36.5" x 36.5".


Lastly I share with you this adorable


Pink and White, Elephant, Piggy, Bunny, and Kitty Quilt

that would make a great addition to that little girls nursery!  This one measures 41" x 41".  All of Laura's quilts are machine washable and dryer safe tested.

I hope you'll stop by to browse Laura's entire inventory of handmade and vintage gifts, quilts, cards, and home decor.






Friday, February 1, 2013

Love And Light



I'd like to introduce to you my first featured Artisanista of 2013 and her Etsy shop...




Shay, who owns and operates ButtersStore is a South Florida Artist who provides high quality handmade ceramics and sculptors.  Here is a sneek peek at some of her wonderfully creative pieces...







like this lovely hand painted ceramic Butterfly magnet in a beautiful green. 








This red and blue Butterfly accented with decorative stones and crystals would make a great Valentine's Day gift for that special one.







"The Monarch", this wonderful ceramic ornament with it's vibrant orange, black, and white color glaze is sure to please. 




Here is "Hope", A beautifully airbrushed and fine line detailed blue Butterfly on stone that's one of my favorites.




Shay is currently in the works of adding new inventory, so do stop by often and as hope you will.

To can see more of her stunning hand made and hand painted Butterflies just click on her shops name below.




Tuesday, July 3, 2012

A Nuckin' Futs Knitter

My first featured Artisanista of July is one whom I've known for a while.  In fact, Aida was one of the first Etsy people I'd met shortly after opening my shop.  I first met her as owner of Etsy shop "Oddity86" and through blogs and chats in the chat rooms became cyber pals of sorts.  Hailing from Allentown, PA, Aida is better known to us in Etsyworld as...



Aida specializes in OOAK handmade knitted works like this...
This lovely Chunky Blue Denim Slouchy that 80% acrylic, 20% wool.  It measures 30 inches around and 8 inches long.





She carries a variety of wonderful knitted accessories like this Spring Pink Pouch...







and this awesome Wooden Bead Purse Set.




Not only do her creations consist of knitted goods, but have a look at this OOAK Shopping Bag Wristlet... 





and Shopping Bag Coin Pouch.  Cute Cute Cute!








One of my faves is this Pink Purple Chunky Knit Hooded Scarf...
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!

From Coffee Cozy's...

to an awesome variety of Fingerless Gloves and Warmers...


you find that Aida's assortment of One of a Kind creations truly represents "HandMade".

So stop by her shop...


her Blog...


and Twitter...


To inquire about her works or to just say hi!