'Spread the Love', Sat., Feb. 6, 2010

The Handmade Artist's Forum Etsy Street Team's 'Spread the Love' featured shop for Sat., Feb. 6, 2010:

'Twas Brillig at the Tulgey Wood
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thetulgeywood

And here's my favorite item in her shop:

LIBELLULES Ceramic Dragonfly Pendant Necklace



So pretty!! So sweet!! I just love dragonflies!! Plus there are so many other unique, beautiful, whimsical and fabulous one-of-a-kind pieces in this shop...you HAVE to stop by and see Nancy's work! I promise you won't be disappointed!

Okay...it's a snowy day here in PA so it's time to get outside and start shoveling! But I'll be sharin' more love soon...until then,

It's a Jungle Out There!

In looking over photos of my recent work I noticed a variety of 'In the Jungle' themes. Painting animals used to make me nervous...and at times I still get anxious. But for the most part I have my own little design for each animal.

Here's a personalized plaque that I had fun designing. I love the color combination and the wording with the little sleeping lion was something I've never done before.



Then a customer ordered this 'jungle animal' themed wall plaque...



...and also requested a hand painted knob to match...here's a close-up image:




I'll admit when I first saw their order and they wanted animals on the knob I thought 'No way!'...there won't be any room! But I managed to fit a couple on it anyways.

This is one of my all time favorite jungle or safari themed plaques...



This plaque was painted for an adult and the customer requested that it be designed in a more mature style. Again...I was a bit nervous to create it, but once I got started it just flowed.

Although my work can be overwhelming and it's challenging to work from home I still love what I do. I wouldn't change a thing if I had a choice! I'm thankful everyday for the way things have worked out for me!

I'll be sharing more soon...until then,

Clocks...

Did you know??? I make clocks!! So fun! Here are a few samples:

These were customized for a great customer who lives in Greece!





Here's another one of my favorites...it's such a simple design...I LOVE spirals...don't know why. Plus I love the colors:



Matter of fact...this clock was made with a matching growth chart:



Every so often I get a moment to look over the photos of some of the things I created recently. Like most of us I feel like a hamster on a wheel...busy working and taking care of my family and constantly in motion. Naturally I tend to forget what I did yesterday let alone what I did 6 months ago! So these are just a few of the things I made recently that I forgot about but stumbled upon in my photos...I'm happy with how they turned out so I decided to share them.

Enjoy! More fun stuff on the way...until then,

'Spread the Love', Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010

The Handmade Artist's Forum Etsy Street Team's 'Spread the Love' featured shop for Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010:

The Chainmaille Lady
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheChainmailleLady

And here's my favorite item in her shop:

Capri Blue Spine of the Centipede Chainmaille Bracelet



Holy moly!! GOR-GEOUS!! So many other beautiful pieces in her shop, plus tutorials, kits, & tools. Everything you need to get started in fabulous art of weaving chainmaille. Make sure to stop over, check it out and send her some love!

I'll be sharin' more love soon...until then,

'Spread the Love', Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

The Handmade Artist's Forum Etsy Street Team's 'Spread the Love' featured shop for Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010:

TerrBear37
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Terrbear37

And here's my favorite item in her shop:

Tree Of Love Card



Pretty, pretty, pretty!!! She has lots and lots of adorable items in her shop so make sure to get over there and take a look!

More love to share tomorrow...until then,

'Spread the Love', Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010

The Handmade Artist's Forum Etsy Street Team's 'Spread the Love' featured shop for Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010:

Braggin' Rights Gift Shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/tcornell

And here's my favorite item in her shop:

Oh So Retro Half Apron



Oh my goodness!! Super cute!! I'm sure you'll love her other items just as much! Make sure to check everything out!

More love to share tomorrow...until then,

'Spread the Love', Sat., Jan. 30, 2010

The Handmade Artist's Forum Etsy Street Team's 'Spread the Love' featured shop for Sat., Jan. 30, 2010:

Simply Naif
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyNaif

And here's my favorite item in her shop:

VALENTINE - Coeur Bleu sur Blanc (Original Blue Heart Oil Painting/Medium Size/)




Simply beautiful! And I also want to make sure you know her personal story...

Words are hard to find to explain the different emotions surrounding Haiti, my family, me... So much we would like to do, yet all that seems to be doable right now is to give money to charities. I have two families in Port-au-Prince. One is fine, but they lost their house. The second, no news up to now. I want to help everyone in my family the best I can. This is why I decided that I will give 100% of the profits that I make on Etsy in the next few months, to my family back in Haiti.
By profits I mean that I will reimburse myself the shipping and keep $5 per items to buy new stuff and continue on creating. All the rest will be put aside to eventually help my family (eventually because right now with the roads and buildings destroyed, it makes it hard to even transfer them money directly).

Thank you to everyone who is participating in any way in helping Haiti and giving this country some hope back.

Namaste

UPDATE: Second family is safe. They also lost their house though and this makes me even more committed to give all of my Etsy profits, for the entire year of 2010, to both of my affected families. Thank you for shopping at Simply Naif!


Please take a look at her beautiful artwork and do whatever you can to support her efforts for her loved ones in Haiti.

More love to share tomorrow...until then,