Simply Beautiful

While snooping around on Etsy today I came upon this shop, Monellisa. She's a newer member of Etsy and has the sweetest watercolor prints. These are some of my favorites...






You can contact Isabel at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/fromyou2me
Website: http://www.monellisa.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/monellisa

Find Love with a Handmade Bear

Clare, of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, has been creating these adorable bears for over ten years. She says each is made with love, care and attention to detail.

Also, check out Clare's SALE section on Etsy where you can receive 30% off and free shipping on select items.

I just love this Sock Bear!


This Gingerbread Bear reminds me so much of a beloved bear I had as a child!


And if bears aren't your thing, Clare also offers other animals like this white rabbit. Bonus! He's one of the sale items.


You can also contact Clare at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClareBears
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ClareBears
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ClareBears
Blog: http://claresbears.blogspot.com/

Just a Glimpse!

I'm getting ready to launch a totally new line of products to my Etsy and Bonanzle stores.

So far I have the beginnings of a line of ACEO backgrounds finished but not yet listed and I plan to include backgrounds in other sizes, scrapbook backgrounds, scrapbook images, collage sheets, and greeting cards. All of these will be available as PDF or jpeg downloads.

If anyone has any other suggestions, I am all ears.

For woodwork, I'm working on a line of smaller name signs that I will call "Name Plaques". These will be predesigned signs where just the person's name will be added once purchased.

These are some samples of the ACEO Backgrounds I've finished so far.

A Man of Many Talents

Keith Krueger, a single father, a shop owner, a self-proclaimed craft and art addict. An all around talented man.

In his Butterfly Bay Design shop on Etsy, Keith offers handmade apparel, home decor and graphic design.

Take a look at this gorgeous silkscreened shirt. I'd buy it in an instant if it weren't so hot here in Belize.



For all you art lovers out there, Keith offers this original oil painting on canvas entitled "Glorious Minnesota".



And a relatively new endeavor for Keith is his hand painted yarns.



For more of Keith's work please check out his other Etsy shop, Mindless Pursuits. He currently has handmade t-shirts listed that have the cutest sayings like "Coffee Zombie" and "I Am Awesome - Deal With It".

The Martini and The Sailboat

Do you fancy a martini on a sailboat?



These are the two newest creations sold through my Etsy shop, CoconutPalmDesigns. I really loved designing and painting these Personalized Name Signs and hope my clients love them as much as I do.

If you'd like a Personalized Name Sign for your little one please visit my Etsy shop or Bonanzle booth to purchase yours today!

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!

Beautiful Blogger Award

I've been honored with the Beautiful Blogger Award by Lisa Day of This, That and The Other Thing!

Thank you so much Lisa!

Of course there are rules that go along with this award. They are:

1.Thank the link to the person that gave you the award
2.Pass this award on to bloggers you've recently discovered and whom you think are fantastic
3.Contact said Blogs to let them know they've won
4.State 7 Things about yourself

7 things about myself:

1. I am the single mommy to one adorable if somewhat challenging two year old son.
2. I create a wide variety of signs that I sell on Etsy and Bonanzle. My Personalized Name Signs are my favorite to make.
3. I currently have 8 dogs, 2 rabbits, 2 doves, 3 fish and 1 cat.
4. I am Canadian but live in Belize, Central America and have for the last 6.5 years.
5. I am a fiercely loyal person.
6. I prefer books to TV which is good since I don't have TV here in the jungle.
7. I need to learn to have more patience.

...and now I would like to pass this on to:

The "Yes, I Can" Child
Always a Southern Girl
Montessori Moments
Lemonade Makin' Mama
Elizabeth Patch's SketchBook Blog
Heart & Sow Designs
A Pocket Full Of Buttons

Maisy Brown - A Study In Gorgeous!

I absolutely love this dress! And who can blame me? I mean really, who wouldn't love to wear a dress made of gold?

The skirt fabric is 85% metal yarn and 15% silk. Combine this with the electric blue metallic sheen organza self-lined bodice and anyone would feel luxurious wearing it. Hurry and grab this dress because there is only one like it!



Another gorgeous creation from Maisy Brown is this beautiful yet simple Natural Linen Tunic Tent Dress. It features 1960s doilies for pockets and a very old hand-crochet doily bib-ruffle at the neckline. Simply sweet!



And no feature on Maisy Brown would be complete without her fabulous Burlesque Hobble Skirt with Fishtail. This skirt is custom made and the best part is that plus sizes are welcome.

To see these three stunning creations from Maisy Brown and many more please visit her Etsy shop at MaisyBrownReproRetro today!

SueStitches: A Collection of Bags

Susan, of SueStitches on Etsy, sews the most gorgeous bags you can imagine. They each come with a reversible cover that is held to the bag with eight vintage buttons. The versatility of these bags is amazing because you can interchange the covers as often as you like.





Susan made a sling for me and my son when he was small and I can tell you her workmanship is impeccable! You won't go wrong purchasing from her.



Along with these gorgeous bags, Susan sews many other styles of bags, pillows and slipcovers and hair accessories.

Check out her store, SueStitches, today!

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!