"Is she pretty?.......prettier than me?......"

Between using Etsy as a source for Christmas presents and this new Activity Feed feature they've rolled out on the site - which basically shoves irresistible items in my face everyday -  I have a ton of new favorites.  Here are some of the highlights to tempt you all too...
I'll start with a treasury I made for New Year's Eve - I want it ALL!

I plan on collecting a lot more art this year than I ever have before and Etsy will certainly be one source.  Here are a few new favorites...

This one is called Red Parachutes.  Check out the whole Alyoisus shop because there is so much more to love.
Another print I would love to own from a shop called Mossmottle is 'Newfangle' pictured below.  Again, this is a shop you should explore!

Happened upon this shop recently too and adore the jewelry made from Buffalo horn (taken after the Buffalo has lived a long life..)  Many other beauties in Quecraft's shop too. 

I would also like very much to make a beer can chicken using this gorgeous piece of stoneware!

Take a look at the Clay Coyote Pottery shop for more beautiful pieces.

Lastly (for now anyway) is a magnet I purchased as a gift and both myself and the receiver were very pleased.  The entire Frantic Meerkat shop is great, so take a peek...

Two for Tuesday

I haven't mentioned any of my Etsy favorites lately and mostly did so before I was buying things for myself. So, today I'd like to spotlight two items - one I own and one I simply admire.
Hostess cupcakes used to be my favorite, but I have to say their taste has changed over the years and when I try one now, it's just not the same. Thank goodness for my Hostess cupcake jewelry box to remind me of simpler times. I absolutely love this little (about lifesize) plastic cupcake box. I use it for small earrings and it's perfect!


I think I saw these earrings somewhere major on Etsy, but can't remember where. I adore them. Love the shell, love the color combination - I want these for Spring!

Obamarama

Ahhh, another fabulous Etsy seller. I got mine in holiday red and unfortunately it's in the hands of my mother and not me, so above is a picture of a similar cup that Fleanine is selling. He does really beautiful work. This cup has the design sandblasted on and it will never disappear. AND it's dishwasher safe. If you still need something to toast with on the 20th go here!

Etsy Favorite #6

I can't remember how I came across this one, but it's been in my favorites for a little while and I've had candles on the brain today, so there you have it. I'm dying to see what it looks like in the dark with the candle lit, but it's so pretty in the daylight, I'm not going to complain. I adore the colors, the patterns, the shape - it's perfect. I'm also fascinated to learn how it was made since I have no glass experience (yet). Things like this make me want that glass experience sooner rather than later though, that's for sure. Thanks to Delcia Litt / Mountain Top Stained Glass for making such a beautiful item! Check out her shop for many more beauties.

Etsy Fave #5

I received an email from NY Magazine recently talking up these wall hooks (above) and thought they were such a great idea. Who doesn't want to put a dart in the wall? Really they just made me realize how simply I could solve some of my lazy/clutter problems. I have lots of wall space, but NO space anywhere else. I also have a pile of clothes that reside on top of my dresser and on various chairs. So, seeing these wall darts made me realize what a simple solution a wall hook could be and since I love Etsy so much (and these darts are overpriced for what they are) I went there first to look for some. And here is what I found.




I love this mosaic piece that combines the helpful aid of a hook with a beautiful piece of art! It's by Flowering Moon Designs.

Solid As A Rock

These look crazy and I love them.  I've never seen something that looks like a rock on an earring before and I think this combination with the aquamarine is gorgeous.  They really make me want to work only in gun metal.  They are by Beijo Flor.  Inspiring!

I Love Squirrels

And this seems like a perfect way to express that love. The colors are so perfect too. Miami Beach. I haven't started buying other people's art on Etsy yet, but will soon I think. I keep finding such great things!! This one's by Alexis Rawlins Design.

Etsy Fave #2

I love this ring!  What a cool idea.  By QA Create.  

An Etsy Favorite

I don't always have things to write about as far as my own craftiness goes, so I'm going to start featuring other sellers on Etsy of things I NEED TO HAVE.  And maybe you'll need them too.  First up are these glass ball earrings by leavesofglass.  I love the design!