Inspiring Christmas - Let It Snow!

I love Christmas. I love the sights, the scents and the smells. However, living in a tropical country it just never feels like Christmas to me and I have the hardest time getting in the Spirit. So, to that end I will spend the time from now until that magic day featuring all sorts of lovely items that invoke the feelings of Christmas for me.

Snow was always the first indication to me that we were getting close to Christmas. So...

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Let It Snow Pendant with Snowflake Charm by The Vintage Chain

Let It Snow Fabric Banner by eljah B

Let It Snow Bird Scrabble Tile Pendant by Jesse Janes

Thank you to The Vintage Chain, eljah B and Jesse Janes for allowing me to feature their items. Please check out these and all their other fabulous items in their Etsy shops.

Cheers and Happy Holidays!
- CoconutPalmDesigns

Seek Out The Sun, The Moon And The Stars

Tangentine, on Etsy, makes beautiful copper and bronze jewelry. She has so many wonderful items but I really love these three celestial pieces.

The Sun and Sky Necklace, which can also be worn as a chunky bracelet, is too cool!

Crescent Moon Brass Earrings will lend a hippy chic look to any outfit.

And my favorite piece, this Star Finder Copper Cuff, is simply stunning!

You can also contact Tangentine at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Tangentine
Website: http://www.tangentine-craft.com
Blog: http://www.tangentine-craft.com/blog
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tangentine-craft/299601385378
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com

Stunning! Gorgeous! Cool!

I don't think I've ever had quite this hard a time choosing just three things from someone's shop to feature. I literally opened twelve new tabs while going through Peacock Jewellery's Etsy shop and then had to slowly narrow my choices down to these three.

Beyond just creating gorgeous jewellery, Cindy is an all around super helpful Etsian. I see her often in the forums where she's usually helping someone out and she's part of the Sellers Helping Sellers Team. And, for me, the icing on the cake is she's from my hometown, Calgary.

I have a real thing for anything blue so this stunning Striped Blue Agate Slice Necklace was the ONLY easy choice.

I love the shimmery look of these gorgeous Opalescent Dreams Earrings.

And how great is it to create this cool Lava Cube Zipper Pull from a chunk of lava?

You can also contact Peacock Jewellery at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/cindylouwho2
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HelpTheGulfCoast (Help The Gulf Coast)
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/jsanderso (Partner's Chain Maille Shop)
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindylouwho2/

Elegant Sophistication

Savvy Silver's Etsy shop is full of wonderfully expressive, unique, delightfully charming jewelry! She features one of a kind pieces that are "chic, sophisticated and contemporary" to borrow a few of her own words.

The first thing that caught my eye were these Infinity Hoop Earrings.

As some of my followers will already know, I love daisies so this Silver Daisy Pendant Necklace is totally my style!

And couldn't you just get lost staring into the depths of the glass beads on this Bold, Chunky, MultiStrand Glass Bead Necklace and Earrings set?
You can also contact Savvy Silver at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SavvySilver
Website: http://www.savvysilver.com
Blog: http://www.savvysilver.com/pages/blog.html
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SavvySilverJewelry
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uLkjAuD6qc

A World In A Bottle

These mini bottle pendants from Dryw on Etsy have really captured my interest. Just looking at them makes me feel summery, wishful and mysterious.

I love the color of A Drop Of Ocean - Mini Bottle Pendant

The lightness of Make A Wish - Mini Bottle Pendant is intriguing

I love that the poppy stamens in this A Path Through Remembrance - Mini Bottle Pendant have released the purple haze into the liquid

You can also contact Dryw at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Dryw
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Dryw_on_Etsy

Take Me Away

Etsy's The Niki Project has a store filled with vintage inspired jewelry that really speaks to me. I think some of her pieces are beckoning to my longing for adventure.

Sail away with this Sailboat Necklace.

Soar the open skies with a Circle of Swallows Ribbon Necklace.

Or fly with this Scarab Necklace.

You can also contact The Niki Project at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNikiProject
Blog: http://www.NikiProject.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheNikiProject
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheNikiProject

Mel's Art Buffet - Unique and Stunning

I really love the diversity of all the items on Etsy. Just take a look at these really unique pieces of jewelry from Mel's Art Buffet.

This Beaded Necklace with Polymer Clay Pendant is absolutely gorgeous!

And isn't this Beaded Bracelet with Polymer Clay Shell totally cool?

But if rings are more your style, this Polymer Clay Pod Ring is fabulous!

You can contact Mel's Art Buffet at:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/melsartbuffet

What's Old Is New

With so many gorgeous items to choose from it was next to impossible to pick just three for today's featured Etsy shop, Queen G Designs!

I love watches and time pieces so this necklace caught my eye right away!

These hair clips made with antique earrings are just too fun!

And this bracelet is simply beautiful!

You can also contact Queen G Designs at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/queenginya
Blog: http://queenginya.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Queen-G-designs/327874400438
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Queenginya

Lampwork Magic

Searching for a one of a kind gift for someone? Or maybe just a nice treat for yourself? Rachel Cohen of The Magic Glass Online Boutique on Etsy creates some beautiful jewelry.

I am totally in love with this OOAK Necklace of Handmade Lampwork Discs. It's very elegant.


This Vintage Style Multicolor Lampwork Bead Ring is really eye catching and I am sure you'd get a tonne of compliments when wearing it.


And these OOAK Funky Flower Earrings are very pretty.


You can also contact Rachel at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Rachelcartglass (Lampwork Glass Beads)
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/rachelcart (Ceramic Art & Craft)
Website: http://www.mosaicart-beads.com

Let The Sun Shine Through

I have always been fascinated with stained glass. I took a weekend class once and made a pretty cute suncatcher but it wasn't nearly as cool as the items in Go To Great Panes' Etsy shop.

I am a died hard X-Files fan so this Roswell Alien Head Suncatcher is right up my alley!


Wouldn't this Fairy Pendant Necklace look fabulous hanging around your neck?


I love the intricacies of Celtic symbols. I cold stare at this Four Loop Celtic Knot for hours!


You can also contact Go To Great Panes at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GoTo
Etsy: http://GoToSupplies.etsy.com (Supply Shop)
Blog: http://www.gotogreatpanes.com/blog

Locket Love From Down Under

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Today's featured artisan, Paper and Ribbons, has a beautiful selection of vintage style jewelry in her shop but I am going to focus on only one aspect. I've always found lockets to be intriguing and these sure don't disappoint.

This heart shaped locket comes complete with a tiny brass key and an ivory glass pearl. Stars and hearts and it opens! Can it get any better than that?


I know it's a flower but I think it looks like a little angel floating along beside this antiqued gold locket.


And for the bride in your life, there is this gorgeous oval locket which is embedded with a white dahlia cabochon.


You can contact Paper and Ribbons at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mnhince
Blog: http://unofficialfiction.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paper-and-Ribbons/141886207454?ref=ts
Twitter: http://twitter.com/paperandribbons

A Crafty Family

The Rustic Home offers items inspired by nature and the elements. This Etsy store is owned and run by a family. They favor trees, owls, dragonflies and the elements but love custom orders.

I just love, love, love, this Kitty Cat Sunglasses Case.


I've always loved painted glass and this Bunny Hill Glass Pitcher is no exception. The Rustic Home has a lot of other painted glass that you should check out.


Isn't this Sunflower Necklace beautiful? It is hand sculpted and hand carved using earth clay and features a spiral sunflower.


You can contact The Rustic Home at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheRusticHome
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Rustic-Home/263855214459

Their other Etsy Stores are:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/punkeymonkey
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thingsthatgobump
http://www.etsy.com/shop/laurenscastle

Iridescent Beauty from AW Designs UK

Angela, of AW Designs UK, is the creator of these fabulous fused dichroic glass jewelry pieces. Her jewelry shimmers and shines and will look splendid on anyone.

Just take a look at this gorgeous dichroic glass and sterling silver wire pendant and tell me you don't want it!



Or if jewelry isn't your thing but you are in love with the look of Angela's work take a look at this set of glass buttons. Can't you just imagine them on your next sewing creation? Or simply to dress up that boring button down shirt.



This pendant is more simple than many of AW Designs UK's other pieces and yet it is still stunning. And it can also be worn as a brooch!



AW Designs UK also offers gift certificates in various denominations!

Swirly, Curvy, Jewelry by Michon

This artist, from the San Francisco Bay area, creates some of the loveliest swirls and curves ever.

I really love this Caterpillar silver and pearl pendant. What makes it so unique is that it's meant to move as you wear it.



And then there are these two simple yet elegant pieces, Adjustable Swirly Silver Ring and Silver Swirls - Handcrafted Silver and Pearl Pendant.





Check out Michon on Etsy for many more unique and stunning pieces of handcrafted silver and copper jewelry today!

Something For Him/Something For Her

Gini, of Missouri Ocean Design on Etsy, has a fabulous selection of jewelry in her shop.

Just check out this stunning, 14 gauge, sterling silver, bracelet for that special man in your life.

And while I almost don't want to help promote this beautiful necklace (because I want it for myself), these Teardrops would look great on any woman!

Other places to find Missouri Ocean Design

Online Gallery: http://www.missouriocean.com

Findings-only Etsy Shop: http://oceanfindings.etsy.com
Blog: http://waterloggedblog.blogspot.com/

Stunningly Gorgeous!

Look for these beautiful items and more in Tabby Too's flower filled Etsy shop!

Featured Artist: On A Thousand Hills

1. Tell me a bit about yourself (name, location, affiliations, personal stuff).

My name is Cheryl, and I live in western Massachusetts. I have been involved in crafts and sewing in particular, since I was in grade school. I took 4 years of a clothing shop in our local vocational high school. I try to integrate my love of nature with my love of craft.

2. What is the first thing you can remember making by hand? How and why did you make it?

I remember my aunt getting out boxes of supplies when we'd visit. We'd sit for hours and make all sorts of things. I most remember the snow globes we'd make out of baby food jars.

3. Creatively where do you think you'll be in five years?

I am just beyond the beginning stages of beading, so I will certainly become more creative in 5 years. I have a lot to learn. I also get ideas for other craft and art ideas, and am hoping to branch out into some of those soon.

4. Why should people buy handmade?

It keeps our dollar in our own, American economy. When you buy handmade, you know it is not being made using slave-labor. It is usually something unique, not one of a zillion that were made by machine somewhere.

5. What is the best homemade item you have ever bought?

I would have to say that the beautiful butterfly bowl, made by Judy B Freeman (JudyBFreeman.etsy.com) was my best homemade purchase so far. It was hard to give it up as a gift to my Mom this Christmas.

Etsy Shop: http://onathousandhills.etsy.com
Blog: http://onathousandhills.blogspot.com