Saturday, February 16, 2008

Beautiful Beaded Art Dolls

You can find quilled and beaded flowers, treasure boxes, ACEOs, and suncatchers at CraftyMoose, but my favorite things there are the beaded art dolls. Come take a look!


I Love Dogs Beaded Art Doll, $10


Mermaid Beaded Art Doll Pin, $25


Daisies are Forever Art Doll, $10


http://craftymoose.etsy.com
http://craftymoosecrafts.blogspot.com

Friday, February 15, 2008

SDS Designs


Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
SDS Designs



Animal lover Shannon Saylor creates lovely beaded jewelry: anklets, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, even sets--and some of her prettiest pieces feature glass beads. (Of course, I'm always partial to glass. ) She's a member of Etsy for Animals, so a portion of her sales go to animal-related charities. The photos here are a small sample of her work, visit her shop and have a browse around, you're sure to find something perfect!

http://ShannonSaylor.etsy.com
http://shannonsaylor-etsyshop.blogspot.com/

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Putting Art in Your Hands

I found the coolest things today in Glory2727's etsy shop! This artist paints on items you can use everyday, and the prices are reasonable enough that anyone can afford to include a bit or original art in their life.



These Flowers on Soap are useable bars of soap. The art has been sealed, so as you lather the soap gets used from the bottom of the bar.




This Designer Ruler has been sealed with two coats of varnish, so you can use it without fear of wearing down the artwork.
These Pretty Posey Bookmarks have been laminated to protect the beautiful floral painting.

Glory2727 also sells gorgeous original paintings, prints, ACEOs, and notecards.


http://Glory2727.etsy.com
http://frommybrush.blogspot.com

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Eu nao fala portugues

"I don't speak Portuguese," is one of the few Portuguese phrases I know, and I'm not entirely positive I've spelled it correctly. Thankfully beauty knows no language barriers, and my visit to ContasBrasil's shop left me wanting to hop on the next flight to Rio.


The Green/Lavanda Fields necklace is one of my favorites.



I am amazed at the detail in this handcrafted Myong Doll Bag. I can't imagine the number of hours this must have taken, and I feel inspired to try my hand at something more intricate than normal.


http://contasbrasil.etsy.com
http://contascoeln.etsy.com/
http://contaskoeln.blogspot.com/