love what's new for 2012!!

1. Valentines Day Heart Headband: SUPER cute adjustable and no slip, one size fits all
2. Cherry Blossom Slippers: Adorable, comfortable, and I can add a non slip personalization to the bottom.
3. Ruffle Legwarmers: These have made a comeback!!!! Leg warmers are EVERYWHERE!!!!
4. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Photo Prop: this is just ADORABLE!!! There are no words!!!
5. Stripe Hat and Leggies: this is THE cutest set! So soft and warm, it just makes me feel cozy.
6. Flower hat and fingerless gloves set: This is one of my favorite sets! I just LOVE how it looks, fun and classic!
7. Heart Slippers: Perfect for the girl who stole your heart... or for the romantic in you!
8. Heart Fingerless Gloves: Show the world how you feel about love with these super cute and warm fingerless gloves!
9. Gift Certificate - Can't decide?? Don't know what colors they would love?? Give them a gift certificate!! You will be emailed a certificate that you can print up, OR I can mail you one printed on premium photo paper.. these are a super fun way to let them have some fun with Purdy Things!!

*With the exception of the gift certificate, all Valentines Day Orders must be in by Jan 21st. Orders after that will not make it in time, unless the rush order option is chosen. :) Thank you!

Featured Seller: Leakhena

One of my featured sellers DestinationDesign said that Leakhena was her favorite shop.. so in my Etsy Chat adventures I came across her... and told her that she was a favorite shop of someone featured on this blog. We got to chatting, and she's SUCH a great person, and her shop is AMAZING!!! I have one of her newest creations on my birthday wish list!! Not saying which one.. so it's still available for my hubby to get it for me... (hoping and praying) This is not only a talented artist, but a WONDERFUL person that I'm glad to call a friend now!

Artist Bio:
I’m 28 years old and originally from Sydney Australia. For the last 13 years or so I have been living in Northern California, mainly bay area. I have been crafting for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a big family. As a kid I was very fortunate to have two creative and loving parents who were extremely supportive of my artistic endeavours and enrolled each one of us in some sort of music or art classes. Probably, my fondest memories was crafting with my Grandma and my Mum.
In college, I worked several jobs to help pay for tuition since tuition was fairly high, especially for international students like myself attending UC Berkeley. One of the jobs I did beside being a waiter was making jewelry. I’ve also made jewelry for my family and friends and have received many great compliments.

In 2006, I lost someone very near and dear to my heart – the love of my life. I kept myself busy and contiued crafting. It was my way of dealing with grief and loss. Crafting has been very therapeutic for me.
I found Etsy last year in July and it has become my creative outlet . I don’t consider myself an artist. Maybe I’m still in the process of becoming one?? I do know that I am always learning something new and always improving. Aside from crafting I also enjoy cooking and baking ,working out and spending time with my friends. My shop is inspired by a mix of things.. cute and also elegance. Thank you for letting me share of part of my world with you.

Shop:

Etsy Buy Handmade Leakhena

Favorite Shops:
Http://DestinationDesign.etsy.com
Http://Purdythings.etsy.com
Http://birdzNbeez.etsy.com
Http://Seaunicorn.etsy.com
Http://fashionjunkie4life.etsy.com
Http://SweetMelodies.etsy.com

Featured Seller: The3Maries

I love this amazing shop!!! You will too!!

Artist Bio:
My name is Jennifer and I am from a small rural town in Northwest Louisiana. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 16 years and am the proud parent to a nine month old daughter. For as long as I can remember I've been an avid crafter and vintage collector. Etsy has enable me to use both of these loves as a business outlet. I love to sew, paint, and crochet. The3Maries carries more vintage now than handmade at present. I may have to open another shop for handmade!

Shop:

Etsy Buy Handmade The3Maries

Favorites:

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Featured Seller: DestinationDesign

This is again another Etsy Chat find... I saw her tea-cup ring, and I'm going to have to get one for my Mad Hatter Parties!!!

Artist Bio: I'm a teenage, stay at home mom who loves to make cute jewelry and accessories for young adults and the kids at heart. I've been trying to keep up with the Japanese fashion style, in order to bring them here to the US. It's so fun and cute! I hope to bring a little cuteness to someone's life, and inspire them to find all things adorable or something to light up their day. When I'm not crafting, I take care of my daughter, hang with friends and watch the food network channel.


Shop:

Etsy Buy Handmade DestinationDesign

Favorite Store:
http://Leakhena.etsy.com

Featured Seller: Teal Stripes

WOW this is a NEAT shop!!! Check it out!!

Artist Bio:
I am an artist selling handmade notebooks, sketchbooks, and one-of-a-kind pins. My work is derived from a variety of sources, such as my imagination, drawings, paintings, and even stamps from my Dad's stamp collection (of course I only use copies of stamps that he already has, but I love being able to share this collection with others). I love that I can create something and spread it out into the world for others to enjoy! If my items bring a little bit of joy to someone's day, that makes me very happy.

TealStripes Shop:

Etsy Buy Handmade TealStripes

Teal Stripes Favorites:

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New Favorites to Purdy Things

Notice a pattern?? Damask and Red.... hmmmmmm these are just recent finds!! Lets see what else I can find!

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