Wednesday Window Shopping on Etsy!

 I was taking a look at "From Etsy's Merchandising Desk: October Delights" and one of the trend forecasts focused on a woodland emphasis.  So I decided to take a peek at what our Indie Junction team had created in this theme area.  This is what I came up with!!
Raccoon Hat - Naturally Inspired Beanie in Black and Grey by BenjaminKrudwig

Ah the mischievous soul inside you can't resist this hat. Fun and appropriate for any time of the year!!! 
Sized to fit the average adult-sized head (21" circumference)
100% cotton

*****Ben not included*****

Lampwork Beads - Woodland Sprite - 9 Fun Size SMARTEE Beads by LazyCatBeads

"Smartees" are fun to play with! This carefully coordinated grouping of beads can be simply strung together on a delicate chain; maybe add a few spacers of silver or copper? OR *** MIX AND MATCH *** with other Smartees!! Lots of fun for creating jewelry with. A mix of beads; solids,decorated with silver ivory stringer or fine silver wire details. Mandrel size is 3/32. (Smartees measure approx. 9mm x 14mm)
*** Lazy Cat Beads = Awesome! ***

Woodland Print 5x5 by emelephotography

Take a walk through the woods with this print. Taken in the UK one Summer day you can't help but relax and think peaceful thoughts...
Title – “Woodland Walk”
Image Size: 5x5 inches or approx 12.5cm square 
A white border surrounds the image.
Paper Type – Matte 
Printed on Premium Quality Fuji Crystal Archive paper.

*****I feel more peaceful already!*****

Stoneware Pitcher Amber Moss Green by happylake

A lovely handthrown stoneware pitcher glazed with a glossy amber and moss green. The lower portion of the pitcher has been stamped at the leather hard stage with one of my original stamps.
 This is food/dishwasher/and micro safe.10" tall X 5" wide

*****Happy Lake = Amazing!*****

Peridot Swarovski Leaf Earrings by Jewelry by NaLa

Lovely faceted 4 and 6mm peridot Swarovski crystal bicones are paired with faceted 4mm honey amber AB Czech glass rounds. The beads dangle freely before a backdrop of icy green transparent Lucite leaves. Ear hooks are 15mm x 10mm antiqued brass no nickel or lead lever backs.

*****Proud Member of the "I Wish I Was As Talented As NaLa" Club!*****

Woodland Apple Cozy - Hand knit by CreatiKnit

Want a great way to dress up your apple and keep it from bruising too? Just wrap your apple in this cozy, pop it in your purse, and a fresh unbruised apple will be waiting for you!  Carefully hand knit in cotton, earthy woodland colors with a natural wood button attached.   Would make a great gift for that special teacher or a wonderful stocking stuffer! 
Fits most average sized apples, and is very portable. Each cozy comes wrapped in colored tissue paper and twine! 
Machine wash in cold and lay flat to dry.

*****I'd eat apples all the time just to use this!*****

Bracelet, Forest Cuff, Hand Knit Jewelry by LapisBeach

This cuff is one of kind! These chunky bracelets (about 1"+ wide) are hand knit using 200+ czech glass beads, metal elements and semi precious stones. They are soft and comfortable, yet they are very sturdy. Truly unique as none of them ever "knit up" the same. This one is knit in my Forest Mix.  Forest Mix: Forest: Think of trees of varying greens and soft moss with a touch of earth. Contains aventurine for GOOD LUCK, jasper for HARMONY and goldstone for UPLIFTING mood.  This cuff will fit a 6 1/2" to a 7" wrist. The toggle clasp utilized is silver tone. This toggle is easy to use on your own - but will not easily come undone.

*****Glamorous lady=Glamorous jewelry!*****

Well, there you have it...another edition of Wednesday Window Shopping on Etsy!  Hope you've enjoyed it! Here's wishing you all a wonderful week...and stay tuned!!

Wednesday Window Shopping on Etsy!

This week's window shopping expedition is dedicated to all the wonderful photography you will find on Etsy.  I wish I could showcase ALL of them but let me at least show you a sampling!

Let's start with this beautiful black and white from Year of the Tiger! Here you'll find photography, collage paintings and assemblage (three dimensional collage)!  Very talented artisan!

Ready for Big Girl Shoes

This sweet image is actually a pair of bronzed baby shoes resting on an old window sill. The light came in perfectly at that moment and the cobwebs behind the shoes became visible so the shot was irresistable to me.

Professionally printed on 8" X 10" archival paper. Signed on the back. Available as a print only or matted and framed.

Next let's take a look at CW Images that produces images and products that give your environment the style and beauty that you desire. The galleries focus on the beauty of nature and the artist's unique abstract style of photographing light to create interesting compositions.  

Nature1
Printed on 5x7 matte photo paper
Requests for other sizes welcome
(low res photo used for display)

From the CW nature gallery which feature the beauty of the plants and animals around us.

Emele Photography brings you a range of affordable prints perfect for your home and office, plus gift giving!

Greek Church Dome Print
Think of Greece and you're bound to think of the churches... This photo of a church dome roof was taken at a monastery just down the road from where I lived in Crete...

Size: 5x7 inches or approx 13x18cm
Paper Type: Gloss
Printed on: Premium Quality Fuji Crystal Archive paper.

 Kelly Warren Photo Art features happy, colorful art and photography to color your world! 
Miss Jasmine Take Two

Meet "Miss Jasmine", a 50's era Oldsmobile from my Harvey Collection series. Jasmine hung out with Jenny and Violet in her younger days; they didn't like Christine. Jasmine's heart belongs to Mr. Newman. Fine art print will be printed on Kodak Endura Lustre paper with a small white border to assist in framing.

Read the story behind the Harvey Collection on Kelly's blog here!



Well, that's it for this week's Window Shopping on Etsy!  Hope you have a wonderful week...and stay tuned!

Wednesday Window Shopping on Etsy!

Well, it's officially summer!  So let's go to the beach!  Take a look at some picks from my weekly window shopping trip that are beach themed!

Well we need to include something from a shop called Lapis Beach!  How about Beach Twist? This stunning necklace is knit on warm gold thread and has all types of glass beads and shells twisted through the knitting. The colors are golds, tans, ivory & creams with touches of pale blue. It is absolutely one of a kind.

And how about this wonderful print from Emele Photography!
Title – “Blueish Gray Pebbles”
Size: 10x7 inches or aprox 25x18 cm 
Print includes a 1 inch white border.
Paper Type – Matte
Printed on premium quality Fuji Crystal Archive paper.
Orientation – Landscape / Horizontal

Not to mention this wonderful Stone Cairn Pendant by  Aimee's Rock Works?   Three drilled stones on a silver-tone post. Rock cairns are often used on trails to mark the path and to show the way.  This mini-cairn will show that its wearer is always found!

And then there's these adorable Crab Wine Charms from Ogden Arthaus!

Don’t let your glass of wine get pinched! These handmade lampwork glass crabs will help you keep your glass all night long! This set of six charms includes a variety of colors that are easily identifiable!




And I could go on and on and on!!  Hope you enjoyed this week's Window Shopping on Etsy! Stay tuned next week when I'll explore more wonderful shops who offer high quality handmade items and excellence in service.  That's why...HANDMADE RULES!!