Here where I live, it's really hot right now. This week is supposed to bring record temperatures and everywhere you go people are sweltering from the heat. In this part of the country, air conditioning is pretty rare, too.We just don't really have this kind of weather very often and so having AC in your home isn't all that justified since it only gets used a week or two out of the entire year.So, what I've noticed this week (and every summer around this time of year) is a lot of sweaty, stinky people. (I... read more »
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The very first thing I wondered when I saw today's feature shop was to wonder what the name meant.Designs by M'Ayanna on Etsy.It's a beautiful name. Colorful. Graceful. And these qualities are perfect for it's meaning as well! Because M'Ayanna means "Mommy and Ayanna". How did this beautiful name come about?When today's artisan first started creating jewelry, her focus was on finding a wonderful creative outlet for her pre-teen daughter. Instead, it turned into an outlet for her! Where her daughter's int... read more »
As I think I've mentioned once before on this blog, I have sensitive skin. Not just sensitive skin, but horribly, outrageously and sometimes extremely painful sensitive skin. I can get hives at the drop of a hat and uncomfortable dryness and itchiness within minutes of putting on perfume or using soap that my skin doesn't agree with.Because of this, I have to be very careful what I use on my skin. For soap, it's a soothing oatmeal soap made with oatmeal and honey... no perfumes. Oatmeal is very soothing ... read more »
This weeks theme is about anything that is handcrafted and this are the only two stamps that I found in my box that have the word handcrafted related to it. Navajo Jewelry: This stamp features artist Lou Nolans painted detail of a Navajo silver and turquoise necklace with sand-cast squash blossoms set with polished blue turquoise nuggets. Nolan based his painting on a photograph by Peter T. Furst. The necklace itself belongs to a private collector and is believed to [...] read more »
Today's feature shop is run by an artisan that I spent a great deal of time with online. We are both members of the Etsy Bloggers Team as well as mentoring members of the Boosting Etsy Shops Team on Etsy. Both of these teams are geared towards helping promote others and helping other sellers "learn the ropes" of selling online. This is especially true for the Boosting Etsy Shops Team, where Karen works tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly both behind the scenes as well as up front and center fo... read more »
"Lovingly creating items for others to love and cherish" is the motto of today's feature shop where a sister team (Sandy and Sue) work together to create a variety of beautiful handcrafted items from paper and stamps, ribbons and more.CreativityBugs on Etsy specializes in handcrafted mini books, paper crafting kits, handcrafted gifts, handmade cards, paper crafts, card-making supplies, scrap-booking supplies, embellishments, craft supplies, and much more. Their grand opening for their shop was in January... read more »
Today I'm very excited to introduce you to a shop that I've been waiting to feature all year long! That's right, all year. Because today's shop is only open around the holidays, and so if you like their products, you'd better scoop them up while you can!Luminita on Etsy is a shop that sells some of the most gorgeous hand-blown glass items I've ever seen... on Etsy or off of Etsy, for that matter. And they sell so quickly around the holiday season that the artist posts new pieces and sells them sometimes ... read more »
In my artistic and craft endeavors, I find a lot of things inspiring. Nature, food, scents and flavors, sounds and music, people and personalities. There's an endless supply of inspiration out there for the creative soul and I love to tap into all those different venues.Sometimes, I run across beads or different supplies that stir inspiration. At other times, I run across other artisans that do so.Today's shop is one of those artisans. NicoleHill on Etsy has some of the most beautiful wire-work and chain... read more »
