Showing posts with label craftsman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label craftsman. Show all posts

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Rainbow Lollies and Jewelry.

Finally!!! I chose a picture of earrings to show you, these are from Rainbow Lollies etsy shop. Why, oh why did I do it, now I'll spend all night crying over how I can't wear them (my piercings healed because I didn't wear earrings for too long). I love everything unique, unusual. Things you wouldn't see anyone else wearing. Things that don't even looks anything like something everyone else has. This is exactly why I am featuring these earrings form Rainbow Lollies. I have never seen earrings like these. They look very neat, and classic. I think these specific earrings would go really well with something formal. Not too flashy, but with taste and style. Imagine a meeting at work, and you need to look good, but professional. You are wearing pastel, pink or beige perhaps, and these sweet little guys. Wouldn't it look perfect together? These aren't the only style earrings in this shop, there are fun looking once, with dinosaurs and angels, but these caught my eye because they are so refreshing, classic and at the same time unusual.

How can I not tell you about why you should feel safe shopping in this shop? I can't. This seller has 100% positive feedback, is very pleasant, all the policies are very clear. She is opened to custom orders or just a good old chat. Feel free to send her a message if you have any questions and special requests.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Mona's Box & Bags

 Mona's Box and Bags is one of those etsy shops you want to come back to. The items are very colorful and skillfully made, the seller is pleasant, and all in all, shopping there as a treat. Boxes and bags aren't the only items in this shop however. You can find clothing and even jewelry there as well. I personally love all the items for kids. I asked Mona a few questions, and here is what she answered:

Why did you choose sewing as a creative outlet?
My mother was a seamstress so I learned to sew from her. When I was younger I wanted to be a fashion designer, and now I am a stay at home Mom and sewing is a perfect way to do something on the side with children at home.

 What fabric do you prefer to use?

My choices of fabric depend on what I am creating. When I make diaper bags or children's clothes I like to use something that is easy to sew and clean, with fun prints, so I like basic cotton and use interfacing and other thickening methods to make my bags really stable. I also get iron on vinyl for my wet bag, changing mats, and wipes clutches. When making bridesmaids clutches or other formal clutches I usually use satin or silk. Silk is probably my favorite when making metal frame clutches.


What colors/themes you like to work with?
I get teased because I am almost always wearing brown and turquoise, or brown and pink! As in my avatar photo. But I also love the bright colors from Amy Butler fabrics and have been using a lot of yellow recently. Though I think brown, and damask prints are my most commonly used themes that I work with.

What's your favorite item in your shop?
Currently, my favorite item in my shop would have to be the diaper bag gift set! It is a wonderful all inclusive set that makes expectant Moms giddy! Especially with the embroidered personalization.



A couple more things I wanted to mention about this shop is that it has a 100% positive feedback and store policies are very simple and easy to understand. You can also use coupon code monasbox15 and get 15% off your next purchase.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Pink Diamond Design Jewelry

Pink Diamond Design is another fabulous jewelry shop on etsy. Designs from this shop have very unique look, especially the one you see here. Jeweler uses a combination of materials in creating her designs. Use of antique jewelry and chains is responsible for a lot of pieces in this shop for example. For a reuse/recycle freak like myself it makes it that much better.

I saw a couple of items in this shop that I believe would be of great interest to the brides to be, bobby pins. I found two sets, one would go well with white while the other with blue. I'm sure if you'll contact this artist she will be able to make them in more colors though.

Jewelry is not the only thing you will find at Pink Diamond Design, you can find good customer service there as well. 100% customer satisfaction, good shop policies and communication are all there.

For those of you who would like to find out more about this jeweler, feel free to visit Pink Diamond Girl blog.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Handmade Jewelry by Sadie Designs






















Here go... shiny things.... I found another incredible jewelry shop on etsy. This jeweler is doing something different from what most jewelers do. Normally you will find crystals cut into perfect shapes all looking identical. In this shop mother nature get's a say in how each piece is going to look like. The way crystals are cut and used allows for unique patterns and shapes that only nature can provide.
There is an extra advantage in having crystals in their natural form used in jewelry: crystal therapy. Shape of the crystal does play a roll in how crystal will effect the body after all.

Now very briefly (because I'm typing this at 4:30 am and if I stay up any longer this post will stop making any sense as my brain will slowly dissolve) about customer service: It's looking great. 100 % customer satisfaction, very friendly seller and clear cut store policies. This jeweler also has sales and who doesn't love sales. Even without sales though this jewelry is very affordable. So, check it out and fall in love with Sadie Designs

You can also check out her blog, gives you a better feel for who this artist is.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Display Your Heart

Display Your Heart is a charming shop on etsy. It's a good place to find items you need to decorate your house, to give it a little bit of your own character, to help it stand out. I know that if was having a baby, this is where I'd be looking for room decor. At Display Your Heart you can find many styles of letters, coasters, frames and much much more that would suit almost any home. And if you can't find the style you are looking for, just contact the artist and ask for a custom order.

Now about customer satisfaction, this shop has 157 feedbacks and they are all positive, 100% customer satisfaction. Am I surprised? not at all. Reading policies I got the idea that this artist cares about customers and will work with them. Items are also good quality. They are protected with sealant and that's very important, especially for items that will be moving around and used, like clipboards for example. Just to give you an idea of how important it is, during one of the shows a wall (4x8 plywood) fell on my husbands artwork, not a scratch on any of his peaces while other people got their art damaged by the same wall. Not saying you should be throwing those cool letters around, or take a nail to it, sealant doesn't make them indestructible after all, but if you drop it by accident, it has better chance of not getting damaged.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

New CreatioNZ Etsy Shop



NewCreationz is another shop I ran into on Etsy. You can find very beautiful, charming photography in this shop. I absolutely love the cards I found there, the one featured here is my favorite so far. This artist shows nature in it's best, bringing out the full beauty of the greatest miracles on earth, flowers, trees, leaves, and beautiful beaches. Just looking at these images makes me want to run into the woods and experience it first hand.

Oh and have I mentioned there are great sales there today?

Stop by this wonderful shop and check out their cards, Photography, magnets and much, much more.