tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22595515529338830622011-04-21T11:55:49.384-07:00Now updated every Monday and Thursday! Come by often to see the newly featured Etsy artisan.Valorienoreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259551552933883062.post-78755526796853843642008-09-18T00:01:00.000-07:002008-09-18T00:01:00.807-07:00

I love to write. I'm a collector of journals. Some I write in, some I draw in, and some I just look at because they're so pretty I'm afraid to mess them up. Beth's lovely hand-bound journals are pretty enough to fall into that last category, but I doubt I could resist doodling on those pristine white pages! She creates focal points on some of the journals with sculpted clay, and this detail is a

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I put a call out on the Etsy forums a few days ago for suggestions on new shops to interview. DirtySanchez came highly reccomended because Rache was, apparently, a riot. Well, you folks don't tell any lies. I write these interviews so that we can get to know the sellers behind the great handcrafted items, and I just don't know what else to do with this than post it just as it is. Be sure you put

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I'm always on the look out for new, precious baby clothes. One of my great Etsy finds is Tante Mie. The whimsical lines, colorful vintage fabric, and attention to detail make this vivacious Norwegian's shop really stand out in the crowd. I can really relate to Marie in one particular way, our children helped inspire us to take the leap and start our own business.Marie is the mother of two young

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Anyone can take a photograph. It's terribly easy to point a click that little button. It takes a good deal of talent, an eye for color, composition, cropping, and a quick trigger finger to be a good Photographer. One of the most difficult subjects to photograph are, no doubt, animals. You can't ask them to move, to smile, to do that pose again, etc... With these two things in mind, I bring you a

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Hey guys! As you've no doubt noticed, I've been late on the updates. Instead of stressing out over it, I'm going to take a break until the end of the month. I've got a show the last weekend in May that I've been killing myself to get ready for, and my blogs have been suffering. Once the show is over, I'll be writing updates for this blog in advance and we'll have scheduled updates (the new

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Eclectic is the name of the game for Art 2 the Extreme. Ceramics, art, clothes, you never know what incredible finds will be waiting for you! Nicole has dedicated her life to art. By day, she is an elementary school art teacher, and by night, artist extraordinaire. She focuses on her projects late at night, as her days are dedicated to teaching. Watch out for the summer though, that’s when Nicole

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Dvora Schleffer Designs features beautiful silver jewelry, crocheted silver wire, and semi-precious gems. Each piece is delicate and airy, with attention paid to the finest detail.Dvora finds her inspiration in nature, textiles, architecture, and the beautiful gemstones that she uses to create her subtle jewelry. “My favourite material is silver, I feel it holds endless possibilities and goes

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Spiderbite Boutique is a story of success on the Etsy scene. Her fuzzy hand bound monster journals, “Nightmare Snatchers” are instantly recognizable. Each one is colorful, expressive, and has personality. Who wouldn’t love to write in a book like this?Sarah went to school to become an illustrator, but found it difficult to hold down a full time job and find time to paint. She decided to start

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J. Earles of Bijoutery Designs brings her professional knowledge of geology into her craft. “I'm currently a graduate student studying geoscience. It is my love of geology that has lead to an evolution of my jewelry design from primarily beadwork to working with stones and pearls.” J’s designs are elegant, and as you could imagine full of beautiful stones. Probably one of my favorite parts of J’s

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Luxury, elegance, charm… all words that come to mind every time I come to the shop of Lori Patton. Aside from being a fun and friendly person to chat with, Lori has an exceptional eye for beauty and art. HeartworksbyLori features beautiful artwork designed to be displayed around your neck.Lori is currently using a lot of brass, due to the versatility and vintage look that it gives her work. “I'm

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Leslie Nichole of UniqueCharm makes the most delectable finger candy (not to mention ear candy, neck candy… well, you get the idea.) With little clay charms cleverly sculpted to resemble your favorite desserts, these designs look good enough to eat!Like many crafters, Leslie is always looking for inspiration in the world around her. She brings her ideas home and interprets them in her polymer

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I wrote an article about Etsy and published it online:Etsy: A Great Place to Buy and Sell All Things HandmadeIt explains the site to potential buyers and sellers. The more viewers that visit it, the higher it will rise in the ranks, and the better chance it has of getting on the front page of the site!Have articles you've written about Etsy? Comment here and I'll feature a few of them here at a

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Precious plushies, funky jewelry, custom shop banners and more await you in Paper Girl Production’s shop. Belle Perez brings her own vision to the cute and cuddly things she creates.Belle’s favorite material is the felt that she uses to make her little plushies. Her inspiration comes from materials she comes in contact with, 80’s toys, and bright colors. You can definitely see this reflected in

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Diana at Knit, Crochet and Macrame Hemp Creations makes beautiful pieces that have a high visual impact, while leaving a low impact on the environment. “I chose to work with hemp because it has a low impact on the environment. It can be harvested in as little as 100 days, and does not need to be sprayed with pesticides or other chemicals, in fact it even fertilizes the soil for future crops. Hemp

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For those that have started to watch this blog, I just wanted to apologize for not posting much recently. I've got a big show this weekend, and am scrambling to get as much painted as possible in time. After this weekend I'll make up for my absence with a post every day next week.Wish me luck!Valorie

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Body scrubs, incense, candles, teas, herbs and more can be found in the naturalist’s haven: Alchemille’s Garden. Alchemille is a well studied herbalist whose products are inspired by folk medicine.Naturally, Alchemille’s favorite material to use are herbs. “I blend them in my teas, I infused them in oil for my body care items and I put them together as incense. I also make candles and accessories

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When I was young, I loved to burrow under piles of quilts that I would pull from my mom’s heirloom chest. There were quilts pieced by my great grandmother, and my grandmother, and each one had a story. Heather of Baby Anne Quilts makes memories with her beautiful heirloom quilts. Her baby and doll quilts will definitely be cherished by your small ones, and would make great gifts for moms to

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Washi is a type of decorative paper made in Japan. Melissa Rogers has found several of different uses for Washi paper, and you can find her tiny creations on her Etsy shop, Washi by Maoiliosa.Melissa’s unique shop name comes from a moniker she created several years ago. There was a period of her life where she was interested in Celtic things, and she found that “Maoiliosa” is the Gaelic

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Bridget Farmer of Bridbird has a healthy obsession with, you guessed it, birds. You can find her scribble gesture etchings of birds, as well as vibrant Gocco screen prints, and brooches in her store, and be sure to check out her blog to keep up with what Bridget is working on.All of Bridget’s etchings are based off of her life drawings. “All my work is drawn from life, birds, people (I like

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Etsy is full of jewelry makers, and each has their own take on the usual adornments. Ishi of Sparkling Stars has a wonderful selection of unique, funky, head turning jewelry that really stands out from the norm. You can see her love of dark and antiqued chain and high contrast colors in all of her designs. Ishi is a part time crafter who spends evenings and weekends designing. “Sometimes my

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I love receiving hand written letters from friends and family. It is an art that is slowly dieing out with the convenience of the internet, E-mail, and text messaging. Nothing really replaces a beautiful card with a hand written note inside though. Drug stores are packed full of cookie cutter cards, mass produced with pre-conceived sentiments that you need only sign your name to, but if you’re

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Today’s hottest accessories are the tiny four legged and furry ones. You can’t be seen out with your little dog in the nude, so trust Fern of FurkidFever to send your canine out in style. You can find Pooch flannel PJs or stylish dresses in custom sizes and fabrics. Fern loves working with fabric. She does what she loves full time, “I'm a stay home wife and a furkid mom who is doing what she

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Karin Grow first caught my eye with her striking retro paintings. I love monochrome art, and Karin’s execution is flawless. Paintings aren’t the only thing you’ll find in this talented artisan’s store however. There is a good deal of beautifully assembled beaded jewelry, candles, purses and more. Karen’s brick and mortar shop, “Vintage Blues” is located in a little beach town in San Diego,

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If you love monsters and fun off the wall art, you have to check out Le Petit Monstre. Ashley Dowdy is a self taught artist who uses bright colors and fun themes in her various creations. From shadowboxes to prints and lavender scented Monster Repellant spray, you will find all different kinds of fun surprises when you visit Ashley’s store.Ashley is a full time mother and crafter. "My husband is

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If you like the rockabilly influence of the 1950’s, you will love the unique styles of Peta Pledger. Peta is a designer and dressmaker of 18 years from Melbourne, Australia. She is heavily inspired by 1950’s housewives, the Rockabilly scene and women that are comfortable in their own skin, and it shows in the head turning clothing and jewelry she creates. Peta uses every spare minute that she can

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“Loving what you do is reflected in the work that you do. It is seen in the care and detail that you put into your products. It is seen in the creativity of your designs. Your products are like your fingerprints your leave behind-----they are unique only to you and they reflect who you are as a person, a crafter, and an artist.” ~Rowena Saenz of PapersillyWhen you visit Papersilly, you’

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If you're intersted in advertising on Etsy Reviews, please E-mail Valorie at valoriearmour@yahoo.com with the subject EtsyReviews Ads. All ads are 200 pixels square. Acceptable file types are .jpg and .gif and .gif images should not be excessive in size. If you would like for me to design an ad for you, I can do it to compliment your shop design. I can make a .jpg ad for $5, and a flashing .gif

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