Inspiring Christmas - Welcoming Our Saviour

For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder, and His name will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Joy To The World!

Nativity Set Creche 21 Pieces Polymer Clay by Hooked on Clay

Nativity - PDF Doll Pattern by Bugga Bugs

The Nativity Christmas Card Set of 10 by The Parables

Thank you to Hooked On Clay, Bugga Bugs and The Parables for welcoming, with me, Christ the King. Please check out these and all the other fabulous items in their Etsy shops.

Cheers and Merry Christmas!
- CoconutPalmDesigns

Inspiring Christmas - Light Up The Tree

After the tree was brought home, set up and left to thaw for a while it was time to sort out the strings of Christmas lights.

Straighten Out The Lights!

Has anyone ever wondered why lights that were rolled and put away so carefully the year before were a tangled mess when they came back out of the box?
Personalized Christmas Lights Owl TShirt by Cutie Patootie Creations

The lights had to be so carefully unraveled and checked.
Ho Ho Ho Hand Stamped Sterling Pendant with Red and Green Enameled Lights by Pure Rox in Print

And somehow there were always other items in the box other than the strings of lights.
Vintage Christmas Plug Ins by Riff Raff Review

But in the end it always came out right. Perfect strings of dazzling Christmas lights.
Holiday Lights - Set of 3 Cards by Card Crop Shop

Thank you to Cutie Patootie Creations, Pure Rox in Print, Riff Raff Review and Card Crop Shop for helping me to straighten out my Christmas lights. Please check out these and all their other fabulous items in their Etsy shops.

Cheers and Happy Holidays!
- CoconutPalmDesigns

Exquisite All Occasion Cards

The quilled cards by Mirthful Mary Creations, on Etsy, are simply to die for. The details are simply exquisite. You have just got to take a look to see how beautiful these cards are!

Quilled Thank You Card in Fall Colors

Quilled Congratulations Card With Red Roses

Quilled Happy Holidays Card With Poinsettias

You can also contact Mirthful Mary Creations at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MirthfulMary
Blog: http://www.mirthfulmarycreations.blogspot.com

Wordless Wednesday - Help The Animals in The Gulf

Seagull Spirit Animal Guide and Gulf Seabird Talisman donated to the Help The Gulf Coast Collective Etsy Shop by Iktomi Handmade

Starfish in the Ocean Photo Bookmark donated to the Help The Gulf Coast Collective Etsy Shop by My Stuff 2

Handcrafted Polymer Clay Dolphin Pendant donated to the Help The Gulf Coast Collective Etsy Shop by Life Art Designs

Visit Help The Gulf Coast to see these and many other beautiful items!
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HelpTheGulfCoast
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/helpthegulfcoastetsy
Blog: http://www.helpthegulfcoastetsy.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/HelpGulfCoast

To see more Wordless Wednesday posts visit Wordless Wednesday.

Wordless Wednesday - Greetings From Canada by studioahimsa

Canadian Cousins Card (NW Coast Animals) by studioahimsa

Golden Bird Linocut Card Set by studioahimsa

Alberta Wild Rose Linocut Card Set by studioahimsa

You can also contact studioahimsa at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/studioahimsa
Blog: http://www.beingtazim.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/studioahimsa
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/studioahimsa

To see more Wordless Wednesday posts, visit my other blog Rainforest Mommy or go to Wordless Wednesday.

Wordless Wednesday - Etsy Artist Everybody Else

Midwest Daydreams ACEO by Everybody Else

Hair Day Blank Card by Everybody Else

Books Are Life 8" x 10" Print by Everybody Else

You can contact Everybody Else at:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EverybodyElse

To see more Wordless Wednesday posts, visit my other blog Rainforest Mommy or go to Wordless Wednesday.

I Finally Listed...

I've finally gotten organized and started listing the ACEO Background Digital Files in my Etsy shop, CoconutPalmDesigns. I always have such a hard time writing the descriptions for things that I tend to put it off. Anyway, everything is ready and I've listed the following three sets. I'll list more tomorrow.

ACEO Background Digital File Collage Sheet Column Pack

ACEO Background Digital File Collage Sheet Circles Pack

ACEO Background Digital File Collage Sheet Bas Relief Pack

Stay tuned for more ACEO Backgrounds!

Cheers :-)
- CoconutPalmDesigns

All Things Paper and Ink

Kelly, at ink whimsy, (don't you just love the name of her shop) is today's feature. To use her own words, she has "a shop for all things paper and ink." Visit ink whimsy to see the following items and many more.

My son, who's two, kept pointing and exclaiming over these cute Bulldog Cards, which come in a set of 5.


I think these Citrus Mini Cards (a set of 6) have a very refreshing look to them.


This Yellow and Kraft Hearts Paper Garland is also really cute. Don't you think?


You can contact ink whimsy at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/inkwhimsy
Blog: http://www.inkwhimsy.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/inkwhimsy

Featured Artist: Cutiepie Company

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

My name is Milly and I live in Manhattan with my sweet beagle, Hunter. My Etsy shop features screenprinted paper goods, and will soon also feature my photo prints and prints of my collages. I have been doing mixed media and photography for a long time, and am really excited to be able to offer it on Etsy in the near future! My boyfriend also has an Etsy shop, Corporan Glass.

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

I'm not sure I can remember the first thing I made by hand, because I was probably too young to remember! I know that I have been drawing and painting and scribbling since I could hold a crayon. The first thing I remember making that I absolutely loved was in school. It was a construction paper collage of a bird and nest. I have a vague mental image of it that has always stayed with me for some reason. I simply adored it.

3. What is your favourite thing in your shop and why?

My favorite thing in my shop right now is the Walking the Dog gocco print. The drawing of the little girl is based on myself as a young girl. And the beagle pictured is based on my beloved beagle. Call me nostalgic...

4. Who is your dream buyer? Brad Pitt, Queen Elizabeth.

That is an interesting question! I have been thinking about this one for a few days. I'm not sure, to be honest. Maybe Holly Becker of Decor8 blog? She's not really that famous, but I totally admire her and I love her blog!

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

I bought an awesome jellyfish screenprinted t-shirt in Brooklyn recently (at Artists and Fleas) from a sweet and very talented woman, whose website is Heartisans.com.

Etsy Shop: http://www.cutiepiecompany.etsy.com
Etsy Teams: Etsy Beagles, Loco for Gocco

Featured Artist: Vanessa Kimball

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

Vanessa Kimball, from Minnesota. I am a graphic designer working in St. Paul.

2. What inspires you? Where do your ideas come from?

I'm inspired by fellow designers and magazines. I love graphic design books for inspiration and ideas.

3. What is the best thing about your products?

The best thing about my products is that it is an actual tangible object, that is in my head. I love it when my creations come alive. I also love paper a lot.

4. Why should people buy your product?

They should buy it if it's their taste and style and if they appreciate paper goods.

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

A purse. I wish I could sew.

Etsy Shop: http://Vanessakimball.etsy.com
Blog: http://vanessakimball.blogspot.com

Featured Artist: Eva Felicity Designs

Hello there, My name is Eva and I am so very happy to be here on Etsy showcasing all of my happy little creations. I make them all in the cute little studio that my amazing boyfriend built for me, so I must give him some credit here. I am quite new to Etsy but know that I will take any order as top priority. All items are Handcrafted by Myself.

MATERIALS USED
Jewelry
All items are glass, stone, crystal, pearl or metal beads unless otherwise stated. The metals I use are: .925 Sterling Silver, Silver plated, silver-tone basemetal, gold-toned basemetal and surgical steel.

Sewn Crafts
All items are hand/machine sewn using quality fabrics and materials.

Bath Products
All products are made by hand in small batches. Only the finest natural ingredients and essential oils are used. Flavored items such as lipbalms will occasionally contain popular scents and flavors not achievable by all-natural methods, and so I will use natural-derived, food grade, man-made ingredients. I will ALWAYS state in an items description whether these are used.

Photography and Art
All photography is taken with either my wonderful digital or SLR camera in and around my hometown of Hanson, surrounding cities of south shore Massachusetts and while vacationing. Special shipping for photographs! Due to the lengthy process of printing high quality Glossy photos, at this time it may take me up to 1 week to ship a photo or poster.

Etsy Shop: http://EvaFelicityDesigns.etsy.com
Blog: http://evafelicity.blogspot.com/