Featured Artist: Sweetirie

February 18th, 2008

Today’s featured Etsy artist is Sweetirie.  Her Etsy shop is currently having a 50% off sale on 2006 and 2007 items.  There are so many nice things and very reasonably priced too.  Be sure to check out her shop .  Here are just a few examples from Sweetirie’s shop

Shop:  http://sweetirie.etsy.com

Blog:  http://sweetirieoriginals.blogspot.com

Featured Artist: Craftymoose

February 5th, 2008

Craftymoose is a self-taught crafter who enjoys working in a variety of mediums. Her favorite is beading, especially the art of French Flower Beading. Her Etsy Shop is full of beautiful beaded items.

I am also impressed with Craftymoose’s ACEO’s. An ACEO is playing card size (2.5 X 3.5 inches) and is a great way to own an original piece of art.

Be sure to check out Craftymoose’s Etsy shop http://craftymoose.etsy.com and also her blog http://craftymoosecrafts.blogspot.com

You have many wonderful items to choose from her shop for that special occasion.

Featured Artist: Signature Sterling

February 3rd, 2008

Today’s feature Etsy artist is Signature Sterling.  Her shop is filled with personally designed and handcrafted jewelry using sterling silver, semiprecious stones, lampwork beads, swarovski crystals, pearls and czech glass.  She welcomes custom orders and is a member of a number of Etsy teams (JET, EtsyMom, EtsyBEAD to name a few).  There are alot of sales going on especially with Valentine’s Day looming.  Visit her shop and I am sure you will find a perfect something for your valentine.

Great shop!!

Shop:  http://signaturesterling.etsy.com

Blog:  http://signature-sterling.blogspot.com

Featured Artist: Purrfectlydevine

January 31st, 2008

Purrfectlydevine is a fellow jeweler with a similar start in beading or maybe start in Etsy.  Her co-workers wanted to buy her creations which led to her opening a shop.  I love her use of color.  Visit her shop and check out her affordable designs.

Etsy shop:  http://purrfectlydevine.etsy.com

Blog:  http://purrfectlydevine.blogspot.com 

Be sure to visit Purrfectlydevine’s Etsy shop and blog!!

Featured Artist: SparklyStrandz

January 31st, 2008

Today’s feature is Jeweler Sparklystrandz. I can totally identify with her. She is self-taught like me and she has learned many different styles of jewelry making. Take a look at her Etsy shop. She is a member of the Etsy Texas Crafters and the Christian Artist Street Teams as well as being a member of SRJAD (Self-Representing Jewelry Artist Designer #1106). There are so many nice, classic pieces in her shop. My pick is this pendant.  Elegant and simple but also different from what you normally see.

Etsy:  www.Sparklystrandz.etsy.com

Blog:  http://www.sparklystrandz.blogspot.com

Featured Artist: Elektra Jewelry Design

January 20th, 2008

Hello again.  I figured I’ll do another feature today especially since I am way behind on my 90/90 challenge.  Hey!  A fellow New Yorker.  Of course, I just have to feature her.  Thank you for featuring me in your blog too.  Dina’s designs are inspired by her Greek background and her visits to that country.  She enjoys using gold vermeil, Bali sterling silver, vintage glass, murano glass in her unique pieces. You are assured of a one-of-a-kind piece of art when you visit her shop.  I was torn as to what to pick as my favorite.  Hmmm…..

I really like this jade necklace.  It is earthy, a bit funky and I just love the choice of colors used.  It will go with many different outfits.  Please be sure to check out Elektra’s shop on Etsy.  Here is the link

Also her blog can be found here 

You won’t be disappointed.  Custom orders are welcome and purchases come nicely packaged ready for giftgiving.  Remember….. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!

Featured Artist: Cryztalvisions

January 20th, 2008

Today’s featured Etsy Artist is Crystalvisions. I just love, love her designs in silver. This heart necklace is probably my favorite. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day

Beth Alexander comes from a crafty family and you can see those creative genes have been passed down to her. She has been designing unique pieces of jewelry and gifts for over 20 years and you will find many different techniques and styles in her Etsy shop. You will discover wire wrapping, stamped silver, silverwork, unique gemstones and much more.

Please check out her designs here :

Web Site: www.cryztalvisions.com

Magic Stones Blog: http://www.cryztalvisions.typepad.com/magic_stones_blog/

Etsy Store: http://www.cryztalvisions.etsy.com

Featured Artist: George McKim

January 17th, 2008
Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
GeorgeMcKim.etsy.com

Sorry I have not been able to keep up with my goal of a daily featured Etsy Artist. There are so many wonderful craftspeople to feature it is difficult to choose who should be next. So I figure I’ll start featuring those shopkeepers who have only had a few sales to help promote their shops

George McKim studied art in college and he works as a graphic artist. His art has been exhibited locally in galleries. How cool is that! When visiting his shop on etsy you will find fabulous colorful collages, linoleum cut prints and notecards made from any of his art. I especially like the sunflower linoleum cuts.

Be sure to visit his Etsy shop at http://georgemckim.etsy.com . His blog can be found at http://www.georgemckim.blogspot.com and his website is http://www.george-mckim.com where you can find more of George McKim’s art.