We have sun again! I hope it lasts. It’s still very chilly, but the sun is bright, the sky is very blue and I’m spotting a wee bit of green on the trees.

I think this calls for colour this Monday.

- Yarn Wrapped Stacking Bangles, set of 5, from Mystic Fibers

- Indian Summer II Fine Art Photograph from Eleanors

- Tweet Blue, Eco-friendly Handmade Greeting Card from The Spotted Sparrow

- Gold Ring with Yellow, Green and Orange Gemstones from toosis

Monday Moodboard is a feature of Etsy’s European Street Team. All of these beautiful items are created by members of EST. Want to see some more inspirational moodboards? Head on over to Fleur Fatale.

March 8th, 2010 | 4 Comments »

I purchased at least one print for the studio.

It’s not even one of the ones I was trying to decide between, I just happened upon it. But, I’m so glad I did because I just love it!

It’s called Schismata and it’s by Justice of  Photosynthetic on Etsy, a wonderfully talented photographer from Ipswich in the UK.

The description and inspiration Justice used helped to seal the deal for me.

“Another study of a man-made surface in a state of decay and deterioration under the forces of nature, ‘Schismata’ is dilapidated paint on steel, corrosion, a lichen bloom…geometric and organic in counterpoint. Striation, erosion, disintegration, reconstruction, protection, addition…and the process of destruction over which we ultimately have no control.”

Now I must go find the perfect place for it!

{ image credit: http://www.etsy.com/people/Photosynthetic }

February 25th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

I think it’s safe to say, I’ve had enough of Winter.

This beautiful treasury from Amy of Ponder & Stitch ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/PonderandStitch ) has me yearning for Spring even more!

I think it has a wonderful chance of seeing the front page, but myself and everyone included would surely appreciate your clicks and comments.

Beautiful job, Amy! Thank you so much for including my work.

February 18th, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Monday Moodboard is a feature promoted by the European Street Team of Etsy.  Here are some of my favourites from my fellow team members reflecting my mood today.

Blue Forest – Abstract Landscape Photograph by Eleanor’s Photography

The Square Prince by Senay Akin

The singing birds by ArtMind

Embroidered Fold-top Shoulder Bag by StarBags

Want to see more moodboards? Head on over to Fleur Fatale.

February 15th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Etsy Treasury – A Decadent Pleasure

click. comment. love.

Included here are some wonderful sellers based in Ireland.

[L-R]

. Your Willing Skin

. Homespun Ireland

. AMI Designs

. red possum

. placed

. Fabula

. Lilliput Knitwear

.  Nathalie M C

. Sailmakers Daughter

. Gingerbread Street

. swann & smerlin

. Mercury Orchid

December 23rd, 2009 | 2 Comments »

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 »

Today, thanks to the wonderful Alex from Propeller Prints (http://www.etsy.com/shop/propeller) , the Etsy Crafty Ireland Team was featured in an article in the Irish Times Magazine, of the main newspaper here in Ireland, The Irish Times.

Here’s a pic for you, thanks to the lovely Tanya of http://www.etsy.com/shop/TanyaMac.

It was amazing to wake up to. I am so proud to be a part of this team.

And to see some of my pieces in there is just fantastic. It completely made my day!

Thank you Alex for all your hard work.  And a big congrats to the whole team!

November 28th, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Etsys Shades of Opal Gift Guide

I am honoured to have my Fair Opal Necklace included in this months celebration of Octobers birthstone!

October 5th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

I have a couple of lovely Etsy treasurys to share with you today.

First, this Lovely Browns treasury by ikabags. It has one more day to go, so if you are so inclined, please show it some love.

Next, this Peachie Keen treasury made by AllysAttic for the Etsy Lab Rats Team! It expires on Saturday and would appreciate your love as well.

And yesterday I was honoured to be in this gorgeous treasury by lisahopkins which made it to Etsys front page!

August 27th, 2009 | No Comments »