About once a month I like to show off other artist work. This months feature is Susan Link. You can see her interview post here. The premise of this once a month post is to help promote someones hobby as well as introduce you, my readers to new things and amazing people.
The following are examples of what else can be found in Susan's shop! Wooden jewelry... Steampink inspired hair clips.... ACEO's - Art cards for sale... Colorful Hair Falls...
If you would like to featured on my blog...send me your etsy shop link. If approved, you'll be asked to send me a item that represents your shop for a blog giveaway.
Jackie has some new hats in her shop!
Please check it out and come back to THIS post to let me know which hats you like!
Jackie is this months featured seller for my Etsy Spotlight!
I'm still looking for someone to be featured on June 18th!
If you or someone you know might be interested...please have them e-mail me!
altered-art@hotmail.com
To be featured here on my blog....
1. Your shop must be current 2. Once accepted, you'll featured on a 3rd Friday of a month,
and will be visible on my blog for the whole time. 3. You'll need to mail me 2 good quality shop samples 4. I will handle the shipping of the "won" item to your winner. 5. In the case I don't have a seller to spotlight, the current seller will have a extra month.
Please welcome this months etsy seller- If the Hat Fits by Jackie! ( I met Jackie at a local craft fair a couple of years ago, falling in love with her beautiful personality and magical Witch Hats! I strongly encouraged her to join up with etsy, and she joined Oct. 2008 .
Since then, Jackie has sold 187 hats and head decorations for all ages!
Please read her fun interview and visit her beautiful shop!)
I'm Jackie and I live in Laguna HillsCalifornia with the love of my life, John.
I should say 'lifetime' because it took just about that to find him! Or, did he find me?
No, we found each other through 2 best friends that put us together, 9 years ago this month!
Life is good and it was worth the wait, trial, and error to be where we are today!
I developed a passion for hats when I was 17 and worked in the millinery department at Bullocks.
In 1989, I had the pleasure of living in CambridgeEngland for a year, where my appreciation for
beautiful hats really grew! I’ve always enjoyed wearing them, collecting them and now, best of all
….creating them. I do not make the hat itself and am in awe of those incredibly talented and patient
people who do. Instead, I take a great hat and give it a beautiful personality!
My craft room is a magical space full of flowers, ribbons, fabric, sparkling this 'n that's,
oohs 'n awes and lot's of oh my's waiting to be spun into the perfect that's just what I needed.
I still sew on the machine my dad bought for me 44 years ago, phew!)
What are your hopes, dreams, where do you see yourself in the future? Let's just say, I have been around the block a few times, but, I hope that I will continue to learn, and always be open to grow,change. My dreams are to continue to live a happy, healthy, creative, and very long life so I can enjoy my grand children and be a positive influence in their lives; one day, leaving nothing but pleasant memories -maybe an inspiration- behind! What other things do you like to do? I retired a few years ago, after 30 incredibly fun years as a manicurist/nail artist.
In addition to designing custom hats, I enjoy mosaic, faux painting, floral arranging, gardening, reading, cooking, refinishing furniture, and spoiling my lovely
Granddaughters! By yourself…with your family?...
My life has always been a whirlwind of busy; even more so after retiring! I relish any 'alone time' I can get, relaxing, shopping, taking a bubble bath, creating or just cleaning out a drawer. Reading a magazine from cover to cover is a treat!
The best time spent though, is with family and friends, but especially, with my son, daughter-n-law and grand daughters, living on the East Coast. My bags are always ready to fly!!
My grand daughter, Skylar, visits here in the summer and it is magical!
I become ageless, enjoying every roller coaster, wet zone, endangered species,
and arena of entertainment that California has to offer. We have painted, plastered, planted, photographed, pedicured, and picked movies,
books, clothes and flowers too. Swimming every day, frosting cupcakes, face painting, walks on the beach,
Dairy Queen, putting on the golf course and staying up late are simple delights.
I've been to a Jonas Brothers concert, with 10,000 screaming little girls
and thanks to the ear plugs I remembered to bring, can set back now
and listen to Rod Stewart croon the old standards as I enjoy the memories we have created! How did you first “know” you were a artist?
Reaching into my splendorous box of 40 Crayola Crayons,
picking one of my favorite colors- Magenta, Carnation Pink or Turquoise Blue
- and coloring outside the lines for the rest of my life.
I didn't think life could be any better, then Crayola came out with a box of 64.
120 was beyond bliss.
Please tell us what inspires you to make something new.
Oh My! It could be anything. A color, a fabric, movies, a mood swing,
something that sparkles or the full moon.
I'll awake in the middle of the night and jot down an idea.
At the drop of a hat, I'm ready to start a new project!
If only there were more hours in the day!!
Please name your top 5 favorite blogs or web links you like to visit often and why.
Molly Cambell is a delight, I completely relate to her take on life. She is endearing, heartfelt and can also leave me laughing up a storm! She won 2nd place in the Erma Bombeck writing competition, held in Dayton Ohio-Erma's home town.
http://fridawer.blogspot.com Valentina is a jewelery artist in Foggia, Italy. Her work is divine! I love fresh water pearls [they color outside the lines, don't they?!] and she creates unique designs with them. I have a beautiful collection of her pieces and not only do I enjoy the compliments they receive, it's always fun to say "It's from Italy!" Communicating with the help of Babel Fish or translate page is helpful and fun!
http://showandtellphotography.blogspot.com Stacy is a fabulous, busy, working mom/ photographer in New York. Her baby girl, Vienna Lilly, is the PERFECT model, loves the camera and has made quite a few of my photo props look absolutely resplendent! If only they lived here in the O.C!!
Cute and Cool Blog Stuff by Itkupilli @ http://blo64rt.blogspot.com/ Fun, creative, edgy, informative and lots of free stuff to help me grow! Great step by step instruction for downloading graphics to your blog and using altered art.
Vanessa Valencia SO much creativity and fun stuff going on here, always an inspiration!!
http://faeriedustdreams-michelle.blogspot.com/ This energetic, creative young woman never ceases to amaze me! She can accomplish so much and is truly an inspiration. Michelle is the reason I found my 'home' on ETSY in the first place and I am forever grateful!!
Winner has been notified June 19, 2010.
If you or you know someone who would like to be featured here on my blog, please contact me...altered-art@hotmail.com
For you to have a chance to win a gift set (see top of blog) from Nicole Charshaf's Shop! These are just some more of her beautiful stationary she sells, and they sell fast! If you would like a chance to win this set of colorful note cards, hand bound journal and decorative envelopes, please visit her shop here and then come back and tell me your favorite! You can post your comment here or leave it on the original post where you can also read her interview! You are allowed as many comments as you visit her shop, which is good because she is always updating her selection. Good luck!
I graduated college a little under a year ago
where I studied Graphic and Web Design.
It was in college that I fell in love with bookbinding,
leading me to where I am today.
I am so content with the fact that
I am now able to make a living off of being creative,
through my profession and my hobby.
I grew up being inspired by my Grandmother
who is an abstract artist.
I would spend a lot of time out at her studio
with her exploring
different creative avenues.
I always knew I wanted to explore
my creativity for a living,
but was not sure which direction I would take.
I am inspired by everything around me.
I love clean lines, bright colors, and polka dots.
My hand bound creations
allow me to collect graphical prints that inspire me,
and turn them into something practical.
While this website normally falls
more towards inspiring my graphic
and web design
, it does have some fantastic
showcases of designs from
all around the world,
and many different disciplines from fine art, to
poster design and typography.
If you would like a chance to win this set of colorful note cards, hand bound journal and decorative envelopes, please visit her shop here, and then come back and tell me your favorite!
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If You or someone you know has a Etsy shop and would like to be featured on my blog...
1. Your shop must be current 2. Once accepted, you'll featured on a 3rd Friday of a month,
and will be visible on my blog for the whole time.
3. You'll need to mail me 2 good quality shop samples 4. I will handle the shipping of the "won" item to your winner.
5. In the case I don't have a seller to spotlight, the current seller will have a extra month.
Interested? Have questions? E-mail me!
altered-art@hotmail.com
International Welcome!
Aren't these hair clips breathtaking? I love all the shades of purple. It's my Favorite color and also the theme of my birthstone.... :) All of these hair clips above are from Enid's shop. She's featured in this months Etsy Spotlight! She's also giving away a whimsical necklace and you ~ my Dear Blog friends, ~have a chance to win up till Friday the 16th of this month! For more details...please visit here.
This month's Etsy Spotlight features Enid of Pre N Das!
Hi, my name is Enid and I live in Puerto Rico, a beautiful island in the Caribbean you should visit sometime!
I am married and a mother of three beautiful girls, which are my inspiration. I have been crafting since I was young, but really got serious after my third child was born. I just love crafts! I make jewelry, and I’m incorporating up-cycled and recycled items into my pieces.
I have this idea that everything deserves a second chance, so I try to reuse everything.
I also enjoy making envelopes from old magazines,and creating fabric flowers into hair accessories or brooches. My other crafts include: sewing, painting with acrylics, and reading! I always have a book under my pillow just in case. In the morning I read blogs and my top five are…
*** To be entered to win this gorgeous necklace (pictured) please visit Enid's Shop here...browse around and then come back here and post your favorite piece or two. You will also need to post your e-mail (in case you win) or make sure I have some way to reach you. Enid also has a beautiful blog for you to visit...and you can translate it here.
Winner has been chosen and notified from last months Etsy Spotlight.
Good luck!
BTW.... If you are interested in being featured in my Etsy spotlight, here are the basics:
1. Your shop must be current 2. Once accepted, you'll featured on a 3rd Friday of a month, and will be visible on my blog for the whole time. 3. You'll need to mail me 2 good quality shop samples 4. I will handle the shipping of the "won" item to your winner. 5. In the case I don't have a seller to spotlight, the current seller will have a extra month.
Interested? Have questions? E-mail me! altered-art@hotmail.com International Welcome!
The Etsy Spotlight for February will end on March 18th! Have you visited Elizabeth's shop yet? The above earrings and bracelets below are just some of the Beautiful things she makes!
"Mention" Faerie Dust dreams in your note to seller for FREE shipping till March 18th! If you would like to win the Candy Pillows bracelet featured on the top of this post...please visit Elizabeth's shop, have a look around...then come back here and let me know what you liked! I will use a random # generator to choose one lucky winner after march 18th.
If you , yourself would like to be featured on the next etsy spotlight..please go here for details... Thanks! And good luck!
Starting now, every third Friday I'll be listing a Etsy seller! This month's seller is Elizabeth Bogardus!
and here is little bit about this amazing gal:
~ My name is Elizabeth and I live in New England. I am a sixth grade teacher who had been stuck at home on disabilityfor 4 years following a bone marrow transplant.That is what has given me more time to be crafty. I have been on the mend for the last six months finally, and I hope to be back in a classroom in September.
I am a huge readerand have been fortunate that a couple of publishers found my blog and send me advance copies to read and review. In the summer I love to go to New Hampshirewhere my sister and BIL have a beautiful home and boat on Lake Winnisquam.I also enjoy going to Ogunquit, ME every summer with my extended family.
I've always been crafty,learning cross-stitch and sewing in Girl Scouts and I made most of my Christmas and birthday gifts as a child. My mom was always trying new things and would then teach them to me: knitting, crewel, candle making, etc.
I am often inspired by the seasons or holidays. Sometimes I see a new materials in a store and get excited thinking of ways to use it. I'm also inspired by the many true artists on etsy and the blogs I visit.
Please name your top 5 favorite blog or web links you like to visit and why.
Well, besides Faerie Dust Dreams, I visit Colorado Lady often. Suzanne is the host of Vintage Thingies Thursday, a long-running meme and I love to share my vintage things and see what others have.
Someday Crafts always has easy tutorials for craft and home decor projects.
Penniwigs has great vintage images and shares at least one daily, so I'm always lurking around to see what's new there.
For Book Reviews I always like to see what Marie is reading at The Burton Review because she loves historical fiction even more than I do.
My guilty pleasure website is Jigidi an online puzzle site where you can make your own puzzles and do the ones that others have made.
***************************************************** The above bracelet is part of our Etsy Spotlight giveaway!
If you would like a chance to win this beautiful hand crafted treasure please visit Elizabeth's shop here
and then come back to this post with "what you like in her shop!" ( be sure to leave your e-mail or blog link in case you win!)
Since Elizabeth will be featured till the 3rd of next month, she will adding more new treasures for you to view and giving you extra chances to comment and win!
Elizabeth is offering FREE SHIPPING to anyone who mentions the Faerie Dust Dreams feature in their "notes to the seller" for every purchase till the 3rd of March. Good luck! * * * If you are interested in being featured in my Etsy spotlight, here are the basics:
1. Your shop must be current 2. Once accepted, you'll featured on a 3rd Friday of a month, and will be visible on my blog for the whole time. 3. You'll need to mail me 2 good quality shop samples 4. I will handle the shipping of the "won" item to your winner. 5. In the case I don't have a seller to spotlight, the current seller will have a extra month.
Interested? Have questions? E-mail me! altered-art@hotmail.com International Welcome!
A huge thanks to all these ladies for help in making the December Boutique a success! Their donated shop items were much appreciated in our give away bags! As promised...I am giving away one of my Holiday birdies...and the winner is Wanda Clark!
*************************************** I've put together another Etsy showcase for you to enjoy with favorites from these girls shops! If you would like to see your shop showcased here...please contact me for the details!
Please ENJOY the following....and be sure to check back next week for a ramble of my adventures...craft making, baking, decorating, baking, sewing, baking...and more baking! I'll have photo's of my cookies, with some tutorials and recipe's to share! Plus my own giveaway's here and there... ;)
The following 5 ladies have donated wonderful items in the goodie bags for the Holiday Boutique this Saturday and I just want to say thanks! I'm showcasing favorites from their shop all this month and January as well to show my appreciation. If you like what you see, stop by their shop to let them know!
Starting February of 2010, I will showcasing different Etsy shops the 3rd Friday of each month. If you would like to see your shop here, please contact me so I can give you the details.
About once a month I like to show off other artist work. This months feature is Susan Link. You can see her interview post here. The premise of this once a month post is to help promote someones hobby as well as introduce you, my readers to new things and amazing people.
Steampink inspired hair clips....
ACEO's - Art cards for sale...
Colorful Hair Falls...
