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 »

While going through my to-do list today, I noticed that I am still in need of several things if I am to attempt the one thing I’m really dying to try… encaustic painting.

I got my paints quite a while ago from this fabulous Etsy seller, Jaime Ribisi, who herself is a very talented and successful encaustic artist deserving of a post all her own. They are handmade, wonderful quality and in beautiful colours. I got my heatgun, brushes, tools, a few other basic things. But, I can’t for the life of me find an electric griddle pan anywhere on this stupid island. A used one, preferably. Anyone?

Anywho, it got me browsing encaustic artists and that is how I came upon Kathryn Dart, aka kbean on Etsy, and then I said to myself, “self, she would be perfect for your Artist Spot post”.

I just adore the depth and texture you get with wax. Oh please someone find me a griddle pan.

August 18th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

This gorgeous Hammered Sterling Silver Stacking Ring from MissesBird. I got the oxidized Silver version and I think I will get some more. Right now I’m stacking it with my wedding rings. They’ve become a little loose since losing a bit of weight and it’s keeping them nice and tight.

I also got these cute little magnets from button empire.  I couldn’t resist them, it was like they were made for us! Though, based on the many sales of these, it seems this dynamic within couples is quite common. Who knew?

And then this gorgeous Small Ceramic Tray – “Cornus Florida in Olive” from Blue Green Designs.  I wanted a small tray specifically for these tiny cacti plants we got. It worked out perfectly. I’ll try to get some pics of them together.

August 12th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

1. Rose Cut Garnet Ring by Elizabeth Scott Designs
2. Love is Maroon Dress by Cocoricooo
3. Danse Du Ventre Necklace Set from ModCloth
4. Pavana Sandals by Matta

August 12th, 2009 | No Comments »

Today I was delighted to see one of my Lattice Ribbon Bracelets featured in this lovely, calming treasury created by MissesBird. Aka Inbloomfinds. Aka Inbloomdesign. She’s a multitasker.

{you can click the pic to show it some love while it is still active}

I love Grey and I think Mrs. Bird did a beautiful job here.

Not too surprisingly as she does beautiful work in general. You can see for yourself in her handmade pieces.

These are all available at MissesBird. You should also check her beautiful blog Nest Blossoms. She really does have an eye for the lovely.

July 30th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Pack of 4 tile magnets from Pretty {much} Art. You can get your own here.

I <3 them.

July 28th, 2009 | No Comments »