You Say "Couture," I Say "Coture"

Let's NOT call the whole thing off! 

At least not until you've checked out the amazing work of Maryum over at yarncoture, the EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week. You will see the most wonderful variety of knitted and crocheted items. I think this Lariat is just gorgeous!

  Knit Lariat Bloom in Red

From her profile:

Yarncoture is run by a stay at home mom of 5. I have been knitting for over 3 years and crocheting since I was a young girl. I have always liked to fashion together the unusual and extraordinary, as past customers have told me, "you should open your own shop!" I love to work with colors and designs that awaken the senses, catch the eye and simply "wow" you! My motto is "never give up your dreams, even if only you see them come true", so I invite you to discover the 'yarncoture' in you!

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: yarncoture is offering Free Worldwide Shipping on SELECTED items, Free Shipping on EVERYTHING shipped within the U.S. and Canada, 20% off on all Basketweave Knit Scarves and 20% off on all Amazing Chunky Skinny Scarves
 

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/08/shop-of-week-yarncoture.html

Check out her latest Fall Collection video as well.

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Taking Itty Bitty to a Whole New Level

When I look at the work of my buddy Vickie Porter of In My Head Studios, I always think to myself (after I take in the pure art and beauty), "I seriously could never do that!" The obvious patience and attention to detail she has astounds me. Just look at the detail in this piece....

Sophisticated Squares -
Altered Domino Jewelry Pendant - Upcycled Recycled

This gorgeous necklace is made from a colorful collage that "is a tiny print of a larger work of art that I made specifically for my domino pendant jewelry. The collage was done with a variety of papers, rubber stamps, acrylic paint, and ink. It is printed with high quality archival paper and ink."

Vickie says "I have a seriously good/bad relationship with perfectionism so my customers can rest assured they are getting top quality materials and artwork. It’s sometimes hard to tell in photos online, but the dominoes and microscope slide glass pendants have real tiny paper collages on them. I work with ridiculously small pieces of paper sometimes."

From her profile:

I HAVE to make art like I have to breathe! There were just never enough papers, markers, or bottles of glue in my house growing up… I used it all up so fast! Now I cannot stop! I am so grateful to be an artist and have a place to share my work.

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: FREE shipping to anywhere from August 16-22! Discount applied through prompt PayPal refund. No need for coupons or codes! 

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/08/shop-of-week-inmyheadstudios.html

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Plus de papier, s'il vous plaît!

[TRANSLATION: More paper, please!]

The posts I do about my teammates are really fun, and I learn something new with each post. Whether it's the discovery of a new medium, a fun idea, or just getting to know someone a little more, I always find something. 

This week, I learned that my EtsyTwitter Team buddy, Susan Brown of SalonDArte, is a graphic designer by trade as well. I knew there was something I liked about her!

Susan's attention to detail is obvious when you look at her wonderful paper creations, and her paper Christmas ornaments are amazing!

Red and Green Poinsetta Swirl Paper Origami Ornament

 

Red and Green Candy Cane Christmas Card

From her profile:

My SalonDArte Etsy Shop features: Fine Art - Paper Arts - Cards & Such created by Mixed Media Artist Susan M. Brown [sbartist]. Whatever tickles my creative fancy.

My inspiration: art history and Paris...

The Salon (French: Salon), or rarely Paris Salon (French: Salon de Paris), beginning in 1725 was the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France. Between 1748–1890 it was the greatest annual or biannual art event in the western world. Since 1881 it was organized by the Société des Artistes Français.

Appréciez le spectacle!

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: Celebrate Christmas in July! Now through July 11th, all items in her shop will have FREE US domestic First Class shipping. No coupon code necessary. The shipping cost will already be adjusted. For international shipping, please convo her for invoice with shipping cost.

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/07/shop-of-week-salondarte.html

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A Passion for Vintage

Take a look around the EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week, Regal Cottage, and you'll see the passion that owner Regina has for vintage fabrics and style. I just love how she combines old and new fabrics in her creations! The bright colors, wonderful textures, and her obvious attention to detail make Regina's work stand out.

She wants her designs to excite kids – to make clothes they "can't wait to wear. Fun, color, comfort, and style are my priorities when I am designing my products," says Regina.

What baby wouldn't LOVE this colorful Fortune in the Sun Regal Baby Ball?

 

 

And this adorable Matryoshka tank is part of Regina's Buy 2 Get 2 Free sale:

From her profile:

I am a stay-at-home mom of 4 kids. All of the items that you find in my store have been throughly tested by me and my kids. You'll find all of our favorites here. Each item is made one at a time, and can be customized just the way you like it.

Sewing is a big escape for me. I find sewing to be a great stress reliever (and trust me, with 4 kids, I've got plenty of stress)! My kids are very crafty too, and often create things right along side me. We have a lot of fun creating together.

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: Buy Any 2 T-shirts, Get 1 Free! RegalCottage special deal this week...free shirt will be refunded via Paypal.

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/06/shop-of-week-regalcottage.html

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EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week :: MindyG

I wanted to share one of my favorite pieces from the EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week, Mindy G. This little Love Spring Copper and Sterling Necklace is feels like Spring, with that little dash of warmth to keep you cozy during the those chilly evenings.

Take a look around her shop. You'll see a huge variety of designs and materials...what an amazing collection! http://www.etsy.com/shop/MindyG

From her profile:

I offer a unique handcrafted jewelry line that has been created by blending beautiful gemstones, freshwater pearls and fabulous findings with vibrant colors and textures.

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: MindyG is offering one free surprise gift with each purchase for the Week of June 14. Mention "etsytwitter" in the message to seller box upon checking out.

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/06/shop-of-week-mindyg.html

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Handmade by Sandi (the other one!)

Couldn't miss this chance to highlight one of my buds from both the EtsyTwitter Team and the Etsybloggers Team.

The best part is that she's celebrating her birthday month with a sale! We all get to celebrate! Check out the details, copied directly from her shop:

My Birthday is May 3 - So I'm having a BIRTHDAY BASH!!!

Help Me Celebrate My Birthday... HOW?

By Saving Money!! Everything in my shop is 50% off!!!

My Birthday Bash ends on May 31, 2010!!!

I love saving money and I know you will too - so when you purchase something from my shop I will refund 50% of the purchase price via Paypal after payment has been made.

**** And for each purchase you make, you will be entered TWICE in a drawing at the end of the month for a $25.00 Gift Certificate *** FIND OUT MORE *** http://www.sandists.com/Wordpress/2010/05/birthday-giveaway/ ***

Many of the items have been marked with WORLD WIDE SHIPPING!! If you want to purchase something that has not had the shipping updated, please convo me for the shipping rate.

There's never been a better time to get an adorable set of three felted bowls like this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/32196411/earthy-felted-wool-bowls

...or a set of six hand crocheted face scrubbies: http://www.etsy.com/listing/35141586/facial-scrubbie-set-of-6

What are you still doing here? Click, shop, enjoy!

And a big Happy Birthday to Sandi...better late than never!

Sandi's blog

Sandi's Etsy Shop

Signed,

The Other 

 

Bringing Jewelry to Life

Sharing a few of my favorite things from this week's Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week is not easy. How can I pick just a few? 

The work of Katy Mims of South Paw Studios is stunning. Her photography is gorgeous. Her prices are affordable. And I agree with Katy's own words: she "brings the jewelry to life." 

Now I'll let a couple of selections speak for themselves:

Salmon colored Venetian glass dangle bracelet 

 

Aquamarine blue crystal drop necklace

 

 

From her profile:

Growing up in a home with both artistic and creative parents, I felt that it was in my blood to become an artist.

Early on, I dabbled in almost every medium from ceramics, batiking, silk dying, watercolor, and sewing to photography, but it was in jewelry design that I found a good niche. When my father, a glass blower, gave me a book on jewelry design, I delved further into the art. 

Although I had been crafting treasures for my family and friends, a great opportunity came to me when I was 17. A friend of mine was wearing a piece of my jewelry when she was shopping in a boutique. The owner loved what she was wearing so much that he inquired as to where she got it. Soon, I placed my jewelry in that boutique and my pieces began to sell. It was then that I knew I was onto something.

Katy was right! She really was on to something...and we are all lucky she found it.

 

Be sure to check out her supplies shop as well for a great selection of Swarovski Glass Pearls and beading supplies:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/southpawbeads

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: This week, Katy is offering a special Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week Discount! 15% off all regularly priced items, now thru May 2nd. Enter code “Etsytwitter15” in message to seller during checkout. Discount will be refunded via Paypal.

ALSO: special promo item, these earrings will be on sale for only $7, regularly $16, no code necessary.

 

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/04/shop-of-week-southpawstudios.html

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Science Goes Sassy

I have to admit, this week's Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week had me hitting Wiki. While it's obvious the work of the mom and daughter team at My Sassy Glass is beautiful, I just had to find out what 'dichroic glass' is. What I discovered has me appreciating their gorgeous work even more! And as a bonus, I got a little science lesson:

 

From Wikipedia:

Dichroic glass is glass containing multiple micro-layers of metal oxides which give the glass dichroic optical properties. The invention of dichroic glass is often erroneously attributed to NASA and its contractors, who developed it for use in dichroic filters. Dichroic glass dates back to at least the 4th century AD as seen in the Lycurgus cup.

Multiple ultra-thin layers of different metals (gold, silver), metal oxides (titanium, chromium, aluminium, zirconium, magnesium) and silica are vaporised by an electron beam in a vacuum chamber. The vapour then condenses on the surface of the glass in the form of a crystal structure. This is sometimes followed by a protective layer of quartz crystal. The finished glass can have as many as 30 to 50 layers of these materials yet the thickness of the total coating is approximately 30 to 35 millionths of an inch (about 760 to 890 nm). The coating that is created is very similar to a gemstone and, by careful control of thickness, different colours are obtained.

 

Dichroic glass is now available to artists through dichroic coating manufacturers. Glass artists often refer to dichroic glass as "dichro". The main characteristic of dichroic glass is that it has a transmitted colour and a completely different reflected colour, as certain wavelengths of light either pass through or are reflected. This causes an array of colour to be displayed. The colors shift depending on the angle of view.

 

 

 

[okay, my eyes have glazed over...I'm going to share her amazing work now]

 

Butterfly Queen – Dichroic Fused Glass Slide Pendant :: $25

Twilight Lake – Dichroic Fused Glass Slide Pendant :: $25

 

From her profile:

I was a stay-at-home mom with 4 children that did crafts to stay mentally alert. Some of my crafts include, ceramics, hand-painted ornaments, cross stitch, quilting, knitting, crocheting, wheat-weaving, metal punching..... Do you get the idea that I always had a project going? I had always been interested in glass, but did not have an area where I could cut the glass and not worry about the children getting cut by the shards.

Many years later, my daughter finished her degree in design about this time I was downsized out of my fourth job. We decided to combine our talents...and you can only benefit!

We feel that our one-of-a-kind pendants offer a hint about the personality of the person that wears it. We make pendants in many shapes and sizes and love to see which one our customer picks out. Whether you are bold, elegant, edgy, trendy, strong, modern, classic, sporty, daring or sassy... we feel that you can find a pendant that is perfect for you!

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: FREE SHIPPING until April 30th on all purchases totaling $40 or more from either of our Etsy shops. Items will be shipped either USPS First Class OR First Class International. Please use code: SOTW in the comments at checkout to redeem this offer. Shipping charges will be refunded via Paypal after payment or you may convo me before payment for a revised invoice. Wisconsin residents - applicable purchase of $40 is calculated before sales tax. Also…..We invite you to check out our facebook pendant giveaway. http://www.facebook.com/MySassyGlass

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/04/shop-of-week-mysassyglass.html

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Purple Lemon Designs gets my stamp of approval!

The EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week gets my seal...scratch that..STAMP of approval! Kelly of Purple Lemon Designs creates wonderful personalized rubber stamps and stationery that will give all of your notes and letters that extra little touch of special you've been looking for. Here are a few of my favorites:

 

Merry Mermaid Customized Printable Stationery

 

 

Your books out on loan will come home if they are stamped with this

Small Customized Flowery Bookplate Rubber Stamp

 

 

Just love the design of this! 

Large Rectangle Heartstrings Rubber Stamp

From her profile:

I have always loved to design...florals, events, note cards, jewelry, etc. It seems at some point in my life I have designed just about everything!

Right now, I am focusing on paper goods and rubber stamps. I have worked for others as a designer for the last 8 years, living the dream of working for myself at night and on the weekends.

In my spare time (if I have any!), I enjoy running, gardening, cooking, and spending time with my sweet husband.

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: To celebrate her spotlight as Etsy Twitter team shop of the week, Kelly is offering 10% off your entire order {excluding shipping} if you enter ETSYTWITTER in the "Notes to the Seller" section during checkout. The discount will be refunded through Paypal. This offer is good April 5 - 11th.

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/04/shop-of-week-purplelemondesigns.html

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Pretty Cheap (in name only!)

Nina, from this week's EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week proves that cool doesn't have to be expensive. Her shop, Pretty Cheap if filled with quality handmade jewelry and accessories at amazingly low prices. Check out a couple of my favs:

 

 

Apricot Oval Stone Slab Ring :: $10

Recycled Guitar String Bangle Bracelets, Teal & Plum :: $15

 

 

From her profile:

Why are my prices so low? A true bargain is something of good quality, right?

Rest assured. The quality and workmanship are all high here. I use good materials (stone, shell, pearl, Swarovski crystals), precious metals (sterling silver and 14K gold filled, and more).

Still, why are the prices so low? Pretty Cheap Jewelry is my creative outlet to to counter-act my technical day job. The joy and satisfaction of designing and selling my work is almost more than enough compensation (ok, ok so I have to earn something for new supplies, right?).

And I love the thrill of the bargain hunt myself! It doesn't need to cost alot to mean alot and be alot of fun.

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: For this week only, Nina is offering Free Recycled Guitar String Bracelet with every order (no minimum purchase necessary). While supplies last. Lots of colors and styles, great environmental fashion statement. Just ask for it at checkout. See examples here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/prettycheap/4368649814/

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/03/shop-of-week-prettycheap.html

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A Vintage Feel

If you're browsing this week's Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week, Miss Kwitty's Cottage, you see right away the cottage theme to her adorable handmade goods. Karen creates with fabric and paper, and you can see how she's influenced by the 1930s and 40s.

This Messenger Bag/Sling Purse is one of my favorites in her shop...cute and functional...the perfect combo!

And this vintage-inspired Pink Floral Tea Towel makes me think of some of the treasures from my Grandmother's kitchen.

From her profile:

Next to my family, I love to craft and sew the best. I love vintage. I love handmade. I love to go to estate sales and antique shops and find funky and beautiful old things to use in my crafts and sewing. I have loved to sew since I was a little girl and my favorite gifts were those shoelace cards to "sew" and then I got my little girl's sewing machine and I was in heaven! I had the best dressed dolls in town. I have been designing my own crafts and sewing patterns for many years now and have even sold a few of my design to magazines. I recently discovered Etsy, it is so great...I love it too! See, I am full of LOVE *lol*

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY:  Karen is offering a special deal to celebrate her Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week status: With every order this week, she will include a free Gift Tag Sample Pack with each order!

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/03/shop-of-week-mrs-kwittys-cottage-etsy.html

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EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week :: Foxy G Knits!

The colors. The texture. The style. You get it all with the beautiful work from this week's EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week, Foxy G Knits!

Not only is Lois amazingly talented and one of the most active members of our team, she is also one of the sweetest people you could ever know.

I'm thrilled to share a few of my favorites from her shop:

Hand Knit Sassy Wrap Scarf in Royal Amethyst

Hand Knit Goddess Shawl Wrap in Mardi Gras colors

Hand Knit Amethyst Shawl

From her profile:

Knitting is my passion that has its roots in childhood. I learned from my mom, way back when we were carving our needles out of dinosaur bones. And then, sadly, I fell off the wagon and embraced needlepoint and counted cross stitch for countless years (pardon the pun). However, being a woman of true grit and strong character, I saw the light and found my way back.

For a long time, knitting was an avocation and not a vocation for me. While others expressed their creativity through cooking or gardening or painting, I was clicking away on my needles. In sheer and utter desperation, friends and family finally convinced me to open a store on etsy. I just know that they were getting so tired of receiving scarves, shawls, baby blankets and hats for birthdays and every other special occasion! I recently took the plunge and opened Foxy G. Knits where everything is knit by hand – from my heart to yours.

PICKING A SHOP NAME
I have a little granddaughter who is going on two years old. When we were selecting our grandparent names, I joked that I would be “Grandma Lo” by day and “Foxy G.” by night. When I was trying to come up with a name for my shop, Foxy G. Knits was a natural!

SPECIAL OFFER: Now through February 7th Lois is offering the following discount in her shop...FREE U.S. SHIPPING on all purchases totaling $40 or more. Put LOVEISINTHEAIR in the Note to Seller. Shipping fees will be refunded via PayPal after payment has been made.

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EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week :: Wellspring Creations

This week's EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week does things with wire I couldn't even have imagined!

Judy at Wellspring Creations brings her love of needlework to each and every amazing design. The detail in her creations is incredible! Here are a few of my favorites:

Natural Teardrop Amethyst in Woven Sterling Silver Setting 

Purple Blue Fluorite Sterling Wire Wrapped Ring

 

Astrophyllite Crystals / White Sterling Silver Basketweave Necklace

From her profile:

From a lifetime of needlework, I discovered my passion when I found wire. There is great satisfaction in combining a stone and its perfect wire-wrapped setting. It's synergy: the sum is greater than the two parts.

SPECIAL OFFER: Judy is offering a free handcrafted gift with any purchase from her shop now through January 31. Use 'SOTW' in the comments box at checkout.

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