A few weeks ago, ViviBijoux, a fellow member on the Etsy Ireland Team announced an ATC swap for us all to participate in.  I have never done ATCs before, but I’m always open to new crafty things so I signed up.

I was partnered with Fi of patchworkdelights who told me that she liked red, silver and gold… and beads.

BEADS!

Before that info was revealed, I admit, I was a little lost with where to start. But, beads… beads I have.

So…

I opted for a bit of bead embroidery for my card. I chose a sort of summer theme and went with the colours Fi was keen on.

This is the result…

I’m quite pleased with it!   I also made her a little pair of coordinating earrings. I hope she likes them!

The rest of the entries will be posted on Saturday on the team blog so do check back to see what everyone else was up to. I can’t wait to see all the craftiness!

September 3rd, 2010 | 7 Comments »

Lookie what I got in the post today!

- Hello Squirrel Folded Note Cards -

- Curry Blossom Note Card Set -

- Personalized Initial Stationery Set w/Linen Folio -

They all come from the beautifully talented Stacy at

Inkspot Workshop

Now I’m all set to catch up on my correspondence!

August 18th, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Hand Stitched Textile Jewellery Treats by teasemade

Just darling.

August 10th, 2010 | 4 Comments »

Look what arrived in the post today!

LET IT GO - 5 x 7 - Typographic Print

Little Home - 8 x 10 - Illustration Print

I heart them so. I can’t wait to go put ‘em up!

You can get your own at NanLawson.etsy.com

July 5th, 2010 | No Comments »

I’m still trying to get my office/studio/craft room/spare room together. I know, still??

I found all of these lovely items on Etsy and I wish to make them all mine!

- Rustic Drawer from finding fabulous

- Wall Hanging Cuckoo Clock from Decoy Lab

- Vintage Desk Lamp from InBloomFinds

- Textured Floral Print Sketchbook from Grace’s Grab Bag

- Sunset Acrylic and Chrome Ballpoint Pen from PenRush

- Wide Orange/Green Hallway Blinds from Susan Deco

- Contemplation Fine Art Print from Studio Marlene

- Vintage Staples from The Turnip Truck

- Orange Graph Memo Board from ekohdesign

May 13th, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Hearts for Haiti is an Etsy shop set up by several enthusiastic Etsy sellers to raise funds for the Haiti disaster relief. Shop items have been  generously donated by hundreds of Etsy shop owners and 100% of the proceeds from this shop (minus Etsy fees and Paypal fees) go directly to DoctorsWithoutBorders (http://doctorswithoutborders.org ).

The shop was set up on January 14, 2 days after the disaster, and since then has had over 220 sales and raised over $2,500. And those numbers are increasing at a very quick rate.

It’s so inspiring to see everyone in the handmade community come together for a greater good.

You can follow the progress of the shop in this Etsy forum thread or follow them on Facebook.

If you would like to donate an item to HeartsForHaiti.etsy.com, please send an email to etsyforhaiti2 [!at] gmail.com for a copy of the donation guidelines.

Or, of course, go buy something lovely and know that your money is going to a wonderful cause.

January 18th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

These arrived today from the lovely Tanya of TanyaMac.etsy.com . A fellow member of the Crafty Ireland Team!

I adore them so! They are extremely well made and came beautifully packaged.  I intend to put them up in my craft room, but she also sent me an extra bauble which looks gorgeous on my tree! Love them!

Go check out her shop for more beautifully handmade items. You can also find her here:

Blog :: http://etsyireland.blogspot.com
site :: www.arabella-invites.com
Flickr :: www.flickr.com/photos/cheekyurchin/

December 15th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

These are some of the new ornaments I was happy to acquire this year. I adore them all!

Crochet Snowflake Ornament from small packages

Full Moon Ornament from minouette

Fly Agaric Mushroom Ornaments from minouette

Set of 5 Miniature Mushrooms with wire stems from craftsty

Herbie the Hedgehog ornament from BeeLoveLee

I would have loved to have  photos of them on the tree for this post, but it’s 4pm already and completely dark. I can assure you though, they look fantastic on my tree!

December 14th, 2009 | No Comments »

Shayli Vere is a Canadian paper artisan and photographer. A recipient of several art, photography, film, media and paper grants, she explores creativity on many levels. In this post I am spotlighting her beautiful pulp painting pieces.  The feeling and texture she accomplishes is just beautiful.

Blog | Website | Etsy | Imagekind Shop

August 25th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

1. Guests For Tea Locket Necklace from Locket2You

2. Adaline Brown Flower Strap Sandal from Alternative Outfitters

3. Tara Checks Wrap Dress from Matta

4. Woven Beige Satchel from Engage Green

August 24th, 2009 | No Comments »