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!!

Indie Junction's Featured Artisans for the Week of May 2nd!!

 
Happy May!  We have some very special artisans with us this week to start May off on a good note!  Let's give a warm welcome to Michelle from Stupid Cats, Elizabeth from Happy Lake, and Stradbally Jewelry!
Let's start out with Michelle from Stupid Cats.  In the artist's own words, "...Amongst other things, I draw stupid cats with water-resistant crayons, india ink and a little scritchy-scratchy-scrapey-tooly-thingy.  The first stupidcat (an orange one) was born in 2001 in Iceland, and quite a few followed. Then they went into hibernation for a few years, but now they've woken up and are gradually growing in numbers. And they've just found their way to Etsy. Each stupidcat is unique, although when I find one I particularly like I may do several versions of it. Or if you would like your very own stupidcat in the colours and style of your choice, I'm happy to oblige - just ask! I generally draw small pictures, you can see some of my other work on my online portfolio .  My alter ego is a writer called Rose Appleby, who blogshere .  And yes, I do own a cat. And yes, he's a bit stupid..."
Places to Find Stupid Cats:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Blog

Now let's take a look at her wonderful...albeit stupid...cats!
  
Our next featured Indie Junction artisan is Elizabeth Wamsley of Happy Lake Art featuring handmade wheelthrown and handbuilt clay work. Cottage,rustic,woodland,lake and ocean inspired style. In the artist's own words: ".My clay work is done from wet clay to forming shapes on my potters wheel or handbuilding techniques.I make all my own food safe glazes and do all firing in my studio.Everything is created with fun and durability. The living is easy here in the lake country of northern Indiana.My inspriation comes from the bountiful wildlife and freshwater lakes!"
Places to find Happy Lake:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Flickr

Now let's take a look at some of the wonderful art of Happy Lake!
  
Our third Indie Junction Featured Artisan is Stradbally Jewellry featuring Irish Handmade Silver Jewellery such as  sterling silver pendants, earrings, cufflinks and bracelets.  In the artist's own words: "We are a husband and wife team who produce quality, handmade silver jewellery. Our workshop is based in our home in Stradbally, County Waterford, Ireland where we take inspiration from our beautiful coastal surroundings."  Take a look at their wonderful blog and follow them on Twitter!
Now let's take a look at their beautiful jewelry:
  
Hope you had a nice time visiting with our three featured artisans this week! If you would like more information about Indie Junction simply click here.  Indie Junction is a place where indie artisans across all genres form a synergy that helps each individual achieve their goals within the handmade industry.