Inspiring Christmas - Happy, Happy, Snow Day!

As a child, and probably still as an adult if I lived somewhere where it snowed, I could never wait to get outside after the first snowfall of the year. Can't you just imagine waking up to a world of glittering whiteness?

It Snowed!!! Let's Play!!!

First, let's build a snowman but be careful not to slip!
Whoopsy the Snowman Polymer Clay Ornament by CELLestial Beadworks

Then we'll write our names in the snow.
He Marked The Day... by Theater Clouds

And we'll spend the afternoon sledding down the biggest hill we can find! Hang On!
Hand Carved Sledder Ornament by GT Carvings

Thank you to CELLestial Beadworks, Theater Clouds and GT Carvings for a fun-filled, winter, day! Please check out these and all their other wonderful items in their Etsy shops.

Cheers and Happy Holidays!
- CoconutPalmDesigns

Wordless Wednesday - Say It With Clay

Cute Purple Octopus by Clay Cat Shop

Mom and Baby Fairy, Rosetta by Clay Cat Shop

Sweet Mermaid Picture Frame by Clay Cat Shop

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

Stick It To Me

My son and I really love magnets so when I came across Pink Limed on Etsy today I just knew I had to feature these adorable creations.

In honor of my little prince, here is a Little Prince Magnet who also can be customized for you

I don't know why but I've always loved the Mom Heart Tattoo image, shown here in magnet form

I saw Rent on Broadway when I was visiting New York years ago. I just love this set of Rent Magnets

You can also contact Pink Limed at the following places:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinklimed
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PinkLimed

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

Wordless Wednesday - Good Enough To Eat... Almost!

Red Rose Wedding Cake - 12th Scale Miniature by Little Time Wasters

Black Forest Gateau - 12th Scale Miniature by Little Time Wasters

Gingerbread House - 12th Scale Miniature by Little Time Wasters

You can contact Little Time Wasters at:
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/littletimewasters

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

Featured Artist: JazziesJunque

JazziesJunque, Your place for unique supplies

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

My name is Linda and my shops name is JazziesJunque. I live in Pueblo, Colorado, where I have lived my whole life. I am happily single with 2 cats (Jazz & Peanut) and two dogs (Coco & Myka). I am always on the lookout for those certain items that someone with an imagination will take and create a beautiful new and unique piece of art. I stay busy running my shop all day promoting and at night when I feel my most creative, I work on my handmade items. I really love what I do here at Etsy.

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

My inspiration comes from the things around me, like from an empty roll of packaging tape that I once used to make a birds nest. Or seeing a domino and adding potpourri to make a keychain charm or pendant. I don't like throwing things away without really looking at them to see if they can be made into something else. So altered art/mixed media is my favorite forms of art.

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

My favorite item in my shop has to be my domino keychain charms, mainly because they are so unique and that is the idea of my shop, to carry and make unique and OOAK (one of a kind) items.

4. What is the best thing about your products?

Best thing about my products are their affordability. This gives everyone the chance to try their hand at art without it costing too much.

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

The best handmade product I've purchased are some game tiles made into beautiful pendants (from Tia's Treasures).

Etsy Shop: http://www.jazziesjunque.etsy.com
Etsy Teams: TEAM ESST - Etsy Supplies Street Team - the best team ever!
Blog: http://jazziesjunque.blogspot.com/

Featured Artist: Deabusamor

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

Hallo! I'm one of those inconspicuous people who serve you coffee at Starbucks for breakfast and hand you dinner with a smile at KFC. Who knew that apart from my "day job" I also dabble in polymer clay and jewelry! (I hate calling myself 'clay artist' or 'jewelry designer' -- it sounds way too professional!)

Now you do! I'm Sheika Lugtu and I love making jewelry though I think I shine most when I dream up polymer clay pendants, beads and charms (leave all the design work to others, I always say.)

I only got into clay 5 months ago and feel I've really found my medium. I'm hoping to eventually be able to support myself through my claywork and paintings.

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

Growing up I had very strict parents who didn't believe in buying toys, so I spent my time "playing" with books. The very first doll I ever got was a Barbie during my 4th grade church 'Christmas gift-away'. Since I couldn't buy alternate clothes for her, I took two triangles of cloth (cut from old cotton pjs,) stapled them together and called it a skirt! Since then I've built her a cardboard doll house complete with clay miniatures.

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

Though I was born in the Philippines, I've lived and traveled to very many countries including most of the Middle East, India, Bahrain, Hong Kong etc. I currently reside in the US but I feel like I've seen so many cultures that I don't draw from any just one. In all my works I try to draw the various works of art, religions, customs and cultures I've seen.

4. Where would be the best location for showing off your product (the Louvre, Buckingham Palace)

On people. It's my dream come true when customers wear my work because they love it and it goes with their style and fashion.

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

This may sound weird but years ago, I had a friend whose family was very poor. She wanted to buy her little brother a GI Joe he'd been wanting but didn't have the money for. I saved up my weekly allowance for 2 months (it came up to about 17 dollars) and bought a painting of hers (it was a sunset with two stick figures sitting on the beach, and v-shaped birds flying in the sky.) I wish I could find it now, but I think my 12 year old self lost it in my many travels.

Etsy Shop: http://Deabusamor.etsy.com
Blog: http://omgcow.blogspot.com

Featured Artist: Craftymoose

I have been crafting for as long as I can remember. I am self-taught and have enjoyed painting, needlework, quilting, polymer clay and jewelry making. Most recently, I have found myself drawn to beads and have returned to the art of French beaded flowers. I enjoy making original, one-of-a-kind butterflies & dragonflies. I am also introducing a new line of one-of-a-kind beaded art dolls and suncatchers. Custom requests are welcome.

All my items are lovingly created in a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

The name Craftymoose came about because of my love of crafts and my husband's love of moose. My avatar, in my shop, is the head of a 4'+ tall moose I made him one Christmas!

Keep checking back because I am always adding new things, and you never know what you'll find in this forest!

Etsy Shop: http://craftymoose.etsy.com
Blog: http://craftymoosecrafts.blogspot.com