Birthdays this Week August 1st - 7th

Please join me in the very best birthday wishes for this year and many to come to our members celebrating this week!



Just a quick hint. If you get the feed from this blog on a reader the etsy mini for each shop may not be visible to you. Come on over to the blog to see who is celebrating and leave your own birthday greetings.

etsyBLOGGERS Mini Monday June 29th, 2009

Such a creative shop name!

(Click on banner to visit etsy shop)

★ What does candycrack mean? Simply stated it means... Sweet as candy, addicting as crack. The shorter version would be, Sweet Addiction. It's something I had come up with years and years ago, and has simply stuck with me.

From Metro Detroit Michigan, Stacy is a
24 year old Graphic & Web Designer. My creations are a mix of new and old. I've always had a diverse taste when it comes to jewelry and that is something that is reflected in my shop.

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One of my favorites: Nesting In A Cherry Tree

Take a look around...there is something that will touch each of you in its very own, special way!

etsyBloggers Team Mini Monday KRISTINE KENNEDY

(Shop: click on above banner)
Unique works of art you can wear every day

Kristine is a talented Artist in a variety of venues, to include creating scales models such as this one ...

and this Acrylic rendering of Act III CarmenProduction Design such as this for: "First Landing"

A story of the first British Colonists to land and settle

in America, in Virginia at Jamestown.

Short Biography: A career in film, television and theater production has taken me to such places as New York City, Los Angeles, New Jersey, Hawaii, and North Carolina, but I have found my home and inspiration in the Coastal Islands of Georgia, just outside historic downtown Savannah.

My jewelry making is heavily influenced by the beauty that is the Lowcountry of Georgia and South Carolina. Walks on the beach, the cry of the seagull, and the playful dolphins have worked their way into several pieces. I try to capture the essence of sea foam, the marsh grasses under moonlight, the pull of the waves….

My other major influence was my experience working on the film The New World by Terrence Maleck as a crafts person. The ability to work with a large group of talented artisans, using unique tools, building techniques, and materials, while learning about the Native American culture was truly inspiring. My first piece was made from materials used on the film and inspired by the color palette of the movie. I wore that necklace to the cast and crew premier of the film and my passion for jewelry making, bead collecting, and story telling through art has grown unabated since.

I also work in mixed media, collage and photography and intend to incorporate all of this experience into the jewelry pieces that I create for your enjoyment.I have been creating art in one form or another since I was a child, and am constantly evolving and developing my style, medium and approach to craft.

I look forward to sharing with you the ever evolving body of work as it develops.

Encrusted Turquoise Bracelet

Website: kkennedydesigns.com (film and television digital portfolio)

Blog: kkennedydesigns.wordpress.com

I am truly amazed and honored to be the one assigned to create this feature today. Christine is one of the most multi-talented artisans that I have had the pleasure of knowing as a teammate, and for the opportunity of learning so much more than I could have imagined.

~Lily

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TulipsTreasureBox.etsy.com

"SEW IT'S FOR YOU" etsyBlogger Mini Monday Featured Artisan!

Julie, creator of "Sew It's For You"

"I learned how to embroider by reading a book from Sublime Stitching about 3 years ago. I have so much fun doing it and loved to share it with my friends and family. This is how Sew It's For You came about."

Montessori Training Kid Friendly Placemat Set ( Four included per set)

Boys Dino/Tools T Shirt

Beary Sweet (7) Page PDF Embroidery Patterns

"We also do custom orders on: pillowcases, tablecloths, hankies,bibs, burp cloths, onesies, napkins, towels, aprons, etc!"

"I hand sew almost everything including the adorable bag that comes with your item."

"I am a licensed merchant for Sublime Stitching and Pimp Stitch. Go check out their sites for some of the best patterns around! www.sublimestitching.com and www.pimpstitch.com."

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Julie lives in Tarpon Springs Florida with her hubby and says, "We like to be chill and wish we had more money just like everyone else."

I know exactly what you mean...this is the best I could do!

Bliss Designs

Ara133 Photography

Sorry Julie, I could not resist... ROTFLOL

Etsy Bloggers Team Mini Monday featuring La Baleine a Plumes

With as interesting a life as our very own La Baleine a Plumes, there was nothing I could say that was more interesting as her own bio!

When people ask me what I do in life, I tell them I am an artist, which is the only thing I know for sure about me...

Originally a singer/dancer/actress, I am also a bellydancer, I design websites, I am reader for a Children's books publisher, and a writer when I finally find the time and inspiration!

I live in the center of Paris and I can see the Louvres from my window and the Eiffel Tower from my room.

Self taught sewer and crafter, my Etsy shop was a project that my friends and family supported a lot... and it's now officially open!
Angel Doll - God is always here

As with my life, I explore lots of different styles and materials, and follow my inspiration...

Silhouette Moleskine - Edwardian woman

Blog - La Baleine a Plumes

Blog: Linda et Laure au Liban - La Résurrection!!!
Shop - La Baleine a Plumes
My Flickr: La Baleine a Plumes

For my work as a dancer: Escape Monotony

What an exciting and busy life La Baleine a Plumes! I am pleased to feature you this week!

etsyBlogger Mini Monday Featuring...

III Rexexs Jewelry

Latin for (Three Kings) - Symbolizing the Wisdom & the Beauty of "all" cultures.

From Los Angeles, Tara has been an active member of the etsyBloggers Team since August of this year, and a very active artisan with a unique Etsy shop and beautifilled Blog!

The Eros pendant was worn by the beautiful Tyra Banks on her talk show!
OFFERED FOR $108.00 - (You can customize this piece)

A few celebrities who have worn Tara's jewelry: Tyra Banks, Kristy Swanson, Miss America Carolyn Sapp, Ian Atsbury (The Cult & The Doors)

Mini Monday Liebling Designs

Congratulations Liebling Designs. Your are the etsyBloggers Team Mini Moday Spotlight!

Liebling Art Craft's has moved to her new venture at Liebling Designs. Statement Jewelry For Unique People. Liebling's Blog is a beautiful boutique-like atmosphere and layout. Sincerely focused on style and design, with stories from her life's experiences. Very sophisticated, yet simple, fresh, crisp. Liebling made her move from Leibling Art Crafts' to Liebling Designs debut August 25, 2008 while working with a graphics designer to rebrand her shop.

"Right now I’m consumed with researching and securing some good ad space for the upcoming holiday season, rebranding and drawing up line sheets to pitch my work to some retailers for wholesaling and consignment, and prepping and mailing press kits to editors. Along with designing and promoting the new fall line that’s a lot!"







Jessica currently lives and works in Minneapolis, MN and has been designing jewelry at her home studio for several years. She is striving to grow her newborn company to place her jewelry creations in the hands of women across the globe that have an eye for fashion and a desire to stand head and shoulders above the crowd.

Sublime Necklace

When you visit Jessica and Liebling Designs, please tell her the EtsyBloggers sent you!

This weeks Mini Monday has been by the etsyBloggers Team (membership information and more) and Tulip's Treasure Box.