Featured Seller: FlowerLeaf

I met this artist in Etsy chat... yes I LOVE Etsy Chat! With my husband being out of town for work, it's a great outlet to chat with other artistic creative people.
When I saw Jocelyn's store FlowerLeaf the first time, I couldn't leave.. the colors she uses are amazing, she has a wonderful eye for the unique and has gorgeous jewelry! She also has one of the beautiful pieces I want for my birthday! LOL I've been hinting at something in her shop! To take a look and be amazed like I am!!!

Artist Bio:
I am a fine artist who loves to paint, draw, and photograph on occasion as well. I have been singing for as long as I can remember and for me, music plays such a huge part when creating art. I also happen to LOVE jewelry and making jewelry on a more consistent level is very new to me. I am so amazed by nature and I find myself always being in awe of how color and light react with one another, so I usually use that as inspiration for pretty much everything I create. Once I find something I truly love, I stick with it and try my best to make things as I have imagined them to be.

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Featured Seller: ambientgirldesigns

Nikola of Ambientgirldesigns is one super creative lady!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE her shop!! I became a fan of her Facebook page... and LOVE looking at what she creates! You will to!

Artist Bio:
My name is Nicola, I'm originally from South Africa and moved to Canada in 1997. I am a stay at home mom to a beautiful little boy and enjoy crafting in my spare time.
I have a certificate in Art Fundamentals and a diploma in Crafts & Design majoring in glass blowing at Sheridan College in Oakville Ontario. I joined Etsy on April 15th of this year and I'm completely addicted!
The type of work I have in my store currently is handmade cards, gift tags, magnets, jewelry, hand blown and cast glass and giclee prints of illustrations that my husband created.
The work that I'm focusing on the most right now are hand made cards, invitations and gift tags. I have also done custom orders for jewelry cards and soap wraps for a couple of sellers. I am planning on launching a new line of wedding invitations, save the dates, bachelorette and bridal shower invitations in the near future!


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Featured Seller: PinkAWink

This isn't an Etsy chat find.. I didn't have to go very far to find this seller.. I have MANY of her beautiful pieces too. This is where I believe I get a LARGE chunk of my creativity.. it's in the genes people!! Yes PinkAWink is my mom! She's AWESOME and has a brilliant eye for color.

Artist Bio:
I was fascinated with beads as a kid. Approximately 21 years ago, I decided I could take on the challenge. I went to a bead store and bought everything necessary to make traditional Indian earrings and a book with instructions. I sat down and taught myself how to bead. The concept wasn't hard, but perfecting the technique, well now that's another story, as they say practice makes perfect. Some of my work has been published in a book, "Dancing Light". I make Mother's bracelets, wedding sets.... if you can dream it I can make it.

Handcrafted jewelry is something to cherish. There is so much work from the heart that goes into each item it becomes a part of us. That’s why it’s so hard for a true jewelry artisan to part with his or her creations. Joann


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Featured Seller: LiftedIndustries

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the classic vintage items in this shop!! Yes it's another chat find.. I realized that sellers become my favorites not just because of their shop, but because of who is behind the shop. This is just another example of a GREAT person behind a GREAT etsy shop! Chelsea's prints are so captivating and fun they make you wish you were there, she really does have a great eye!!

Artist Bio:
'm a 24 year old fashion-obsessed photographer living in Utah (?!) with my husband and our menagerie of pets.
I've been shooting for over 6 years, and have only in the last two decided to step into the professional photography world. Living in Southern Utah has made it a bit difficult to find the pieces I need to create the images that are in my mind...so I started making things myself. I have a small obsession with all things victorian/edwardian and I adore renaissance paintings. I also inherited far too much lace and fabric from my mom. The only solution? Make it into lovely collars, cuffs, and other accessories. I now have pieces to use for photoshoots, & I can share my style with the world (and Courtney Love!).
I also sketch, kayak, drink looooads of tea, and play in a band with my husband - Minor Birds.
All my pieces are completely stitched by hand, and all my prints come in practically any size!
www.newresolutionphoto.com
www.myspace.com/minorbirds

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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.

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