Can You See the Light? collection now shining on Etsy

There's a lot of fun stuff in this collection Can You See the Light? made by Victoria. See her cool collection of minimalist jewelry in her shop CyKlu and follow her on her blog or on Facebook.

Starting with real lights are Pleated String Lights by PigeonToeCeramics from Portland. These shapely minimalist designs will be welcomed in any home.

Another minimalist modern expression is this fabric felt necklace made by Stella Vardaki and offered in her shop stellacreations along with other original designs.

Lastly who can resist the sensuous shapes of Curvaceous Cups made by Jennifer and sold through jfishdesigns. Drink tea, warm hands, touch beauty.

The featured item in this collection is the single button blue green clothesline anklet made from cotton clothesline, hand dyed cotton cord, and floss. This is one of many unique fiber art pieces available in the design section of my Etsy shop. A more extensive collection of these is online at Zibbet (no listing fees! no expiration dates...) and for those of you in the Twin Cities a limited selection can be seen at Paper Hat art+handmade+gifts shop located at 50th and Penn Ave in south Minneapolis.

herringbone collection on Etsy

herringbone. (period) collection by kanandi11 showcases the many colors of one of the universal patterns in the weaver's repertoire. My favorites in this group include the Gentlemen's Herringbone Handwoven Scarf made by Shielagh Tacey an artist living in Glasgow and offering her Handwoven Textiles in her shop shielagh.

The seductive color of this Kindle Fire/Kindle 3/Nook eReader Sleeve Cover (padded) -----maroon-and-cream makes it a must-have for the growing number of e-reader and i-pad owners out there. See more color and design choices offered by Monica in her echoshop.

The featured item in this collection is this wide black & white cotton herringbone weave turks head knot sailor rope bracelet made with two colors of 100% cotton cord. There are more variations on the herringbone weave design that can be seen on the blended colors section of my Etsy shop. To see an expanded catalog of herringbone weave rope bracelets visit my Zibbet shop.

emoticon love collection on Etsy

The emoticon collection for those times when words fail...made by Alycia D'Avino who has a colorful Yummi Shop a.k.a. Crafttasticparties full of unique accessories and home decor including more felt balls than you will find anywhere else.

 Here's a card for the wordless: i am so in love with you . card / mini print made by christen strang and offered through her shop letterhappy where you will find art prints, cards, jewelry, vintage, & more! You can follow christen on her blog or for the Twitterati you can follow christen on Twitter

More colorful love here Love art print, XOXO, hugs and kisses: 8 x 10 made by GraphicAnthology in Portland, OR. See more custom graphic design and prints in her shop of the same name.

The featured item in this collection is one of the classics:  white turks head knot sailor rope bracelet available in the classic whites section of my Etsy shop. 

Skies Are Grey collection on Etsy

Skies are Grey with My Sailor Away collection assembled by Lori a jewelry maker from Billings. Visit her shop Ibjohn a.k.a. Blaine to see her collection of nostalgia inspired pieces.

While we wait for his return we can clean up using some of 3 bars Green Tea Mint Handmade Soap Shave or Bath Bar made by Justin and Heather May and sold through their shop DirtyDeedsSoaps.

 The color and pattern of this Japanese Cotton Fabric - Pin Stripes in Mint Green are really attractive and could turn into any number of finished products or you could simply display it on a stretch frame. See more from theheydayshop and get your project on.

The featured item in this collection is olive drab paracord turks head knot sailor rope bracelet small which is the traditional three part braided weave design made in a high density 550 paracord. This offering is a "small" size but these are available in larger sizes by request. Visit my Etsy shop to see more of these solid color rope bracelets.

Grey Foggy Day! collection now condensing on Etsy

Grey Foggy Day! collection made by Randee Hanson had a bunch of romantic images and objects. Check our her shop DreamJewelry17 to see handcrafted one of a kind jewelry from that space between waking and sleeping. You might also want to find her on Facebook.


Dorothy Domingo's beautiful Yarn Bowl Stoneware in Fog Glaze - Spiral Design with 2 holes is a contradictory vessel designed to hold soft yarn instead of liquids. See more of these (and get one for yourself) in her shop of the same name.


This Espresso Stoneware Mug in Fog and Cloudy Blue Gray made by Patricia Brown will hold a slug of coffee while you see more of her transparent glazed pieces in her shop LittleIdealPottery.


The featured item in this collection is this fog grey turks head knot rope bracelet one of the traditional three part braided designs made in a soft hand dyed grey cotton cord. See more of these in the solid colors   section of my Etsy shop. If the size listed is not right for you please make a request using the Etsy convo utility.

dreaming collection on Etsy

There are a number of intriguing things in this collection dreaming... curated by victoria so it's not surprising that several of these items have been sold. See vikou's shop CyKLu and follow her blog to see more of her handmade contemporary jewelry.

Maria João Ribeiro shows us that crochet can be a delicate and elegant detail with her petite silver and cotton necklace This piece builds on her strong sense of design which can be seen in her Etsy shop named Kjoo. This piece is sold but you can see more of her work on Flickr.

More cool buttons are offered by MaryAnn Carroll a fly-by-night ceramic bead artist and special education teacher. These Smile...ceramic buttons are but one example of her work. See more in her store macarroll and read her blog here.

pinkyourlimb has a really nice silver tubes grey leather wrap cuff magnetic bracelet one of a huge collection of value priced leather creations made by Jessie LOO.

The featured item in this collection is this fog grey turks head knot rope bracelet one of the traditional three part braided designs made in a soft hand dyed grey cotton cord. See more of these in the solid colors   section of my Etsy shop. If the size listed is not right for you please make a request using the Etsy convo utility.

muted collection now speaking softly on Etsy

The title of this collection may be muted but the artists deserve a louder shout-out.

I'm fond of this New York Art Print in watercolor, Empire State, architectural sketch which is offered by Suhita Shirodkar through her shop SketchAway. It has a nice loose colorful style that animates the Manhattan skyline. You can also follow her collection on Flickr.

I also was drawn to this fuzzy felted bluish grey wool bowl with shades of blue flowers offered by sharon through her shop thefuzzymonkey. She has a lot more of these felted colorful wonders with all kinds of words, hearts, and other decorations.

The featured item in this collection is this dusty teal and grey turks head knot sailor rope bracelet small which is the simple classic three part braid made with a subtle teal blue and grey cotton cord. These colors are achieved using an unbleached cotton cord in a dilute dye bath. No two batches ever seem to come out the same making these pieces real limited editions. See more of these blended colors in my Etsy shop and an expanded selection of blended colors in my Zibbet shop.

A few things found in the fog collection on Etsy

A few Things Found in the Fog collection by ShellyJarvisArtistry a small but diverse assembly made by Shelly Jarvis from Windsor VT. Check out her Etsy shop where she creates usable, functioning objects, from whimsical to classical designs.

On the whimsical side is this 10 Rainbow Felted Acorns made by greenbaboondesigns. Find more of these acorns as well as Waldorf Star Lanterns in Green Baboon Designs's Etsy shop.

Possibly more practical are these Inky Jet Black Ceramic Buttons made by buttonalia one example from a large colorful collection of handcrafted glazed ceramic buttons offered in her Etsy shop.

The featured item in this collection is this fog grey turks head knot rope bracelet in the classic three part weave design. Made from hand dyed cotton cord this rope bracelet makes a great holiday gift. See more of these in my Etsy shop.

Barely Blue collection now shining on Etsy

I'm sitting here listening to John Hiatt & the Goners singing "My Baby Blue" and looking through this Barely Blue treasury pulled together by LoveBex. Outside the sky is blue and I'm wearing a blue shirt...'nuf said.


My favorite items here include this elegant Table lamp, accent lamp, night light Blue Sky made by FiligreeCreations from Latvia. There are a lot more of these whimsical light balloons in her shop you should check them out.


I also was impressed by this Butterfly Trio Sandblasted Art Tile made by CatnipStudio. These tiles would make a great accent for any room and could be worked into an interior wall tile pattern for a kitchen or bath.


The featured item in this collection is white & pale blue medium turks head knot rope bracelet one of the blended color combinations in my Etsy shop. This bracelet can be made in both smaller and larger sizes by special order. To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

white? wait...WOW! collection on Etsy

mckelvey dalton's collection white? wait...WOW!  is filled with contrasts. From the soft Bamboo Flutter Gown by consciousclothing to the light and shapely Flair Lampshade by Katty Barac to the stolid small white on white church birdhouse made by okawvalleybirdhouses we get surprising shape and texture to brighten up any day.

McKelveyDalton USA offers custom hand knit cardigans, hats, and wrist warmers and welcomes custom orders. Consciousclothing Specializes in hemp, soy, bamboo, organic cotton, wool, and recycled fiber clothing. Find more lampshades and other eleant, durable and economical items in Katty Barac's shop. John Williams offers a delightful collection of birdhouses from his shop in Illinois.

The featured item in this collection is the wide white cotton herringbone cuff turks head knot rope bracelet  made in the over two-under two signature herringbone weave. This weave design is available in a variety of colors and sizes including solid colors and more white designs in the classic whites section.  To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

Sea Shades collection now open on Etsy

Warm ocean colors are the theme for Sea Shades a collection made by Shoebox727.

Galileo was in the news recently so this original 1895 Antique Engraving of the Solar System and the Zone of the Planetoids would make a fine addition to your observatory wall. Offered by the von Strudels in their aptly named shop bananastrudel from a huge collection of chromolithographs. You may want to visit their other Etsy Shop fotostrudel for more pictures.

From an unlikely but strangely interesting shop named montesanoalpacas we get up cycled micro-architecture for birds. Their profile is all about alpacas raised on an Alabama farm but their Teal Shutter Wooded Birdhouse is but one example of a fascinating collection of bird houses made from salvaged materials.

The featured item in this collection is wide green & blue turks head knot sailor bracelet  one of the more popular blended color combinations in my Etsy shop. This bracelet can be made in both smaller and larger sizes by special order. To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

FOG .. quiet ..peaceful collection now settling in on Etsy

This wonderful relaxing collection by mary smith features a number of photographs softened by atmospheric moisture. Mary's shop corgipal is filled with more soft art supplies for threadbangers and knitters. I wonder what breed of dog lives in mary's house?


In the non photograph category is this Ghost Crows Chawan made by Zygote in an undisclosed north american location and sold through fetishghost BoneOrchard Teaware & Gothic Sterling Noir. If stoneware can emulate fog this is perhaps the best example I've seen.


I've been to the coast of Maine and Page Eastman's photograph of Schoodic Point titled Fog and Roses captures the cool wet intensity of a low tide beach. See more of her skillful compositions in her shop Page Eastman Photography. 


The featured item in this collection is fog grey turks head knot rope bracelet small one of the simple classic three part sold color rope bracelets  in my Etsy shop. This bracelet can be made in larger sizes by special order. To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

How Blue (and Green) RU? Find out here

This morning's question offered by ToniBagDesigns is How Blue (and Green) R You? is answered with this cool collection of creatively crafted items and (drum roll) plants!

I'm a sucker for succulents so I like The Delosperma lehmannii succulent plant offered by Daniel who grows them in Fontanta CA. See more in his online shop TheSucculentGarden.

The crochet layered look also gets my vote with this crochet infinity scarf . immersed in sage advice . cowl . necklace . vegan fiber yarn made by KnotOriginal from Gig Harbor. See more creative stuff made with her favorite materials: "anything that is not nailed down"and offered in her Etsy shop.

The featured item in this collection is teal turks head knot sailor rope bracelet one of the more popular items in the solid colors section in my Etsy shop. This bracelet may be marked "sold" but if you want one please convo me and I'll make one just for you. I'm re-stocking soon! To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

Getting Warm Getting Cool now on Etsy

Cool Blue and warm yellow combined in Getting Warm, Getting Cool collection by Malou Paul a jewelley artist from the Netherlands. See her list of favorite items, favorite Etsy shops, and her treasury collections. 


On the cool side of a warm cup of coffee is Jenna Bigott's Dark Teal Coffee Gauntlet with White Wood Grain Stitch part of her creative collection of cup cozies you can find in her Etsy shop. You can also follow her blog at Jennabigott.com for more illustrations, photos, and stitchery.


Even though this one is sold you should check out romiceramics Small Spinner (Dark Teal). There are more of these Spinners including some at steep discounts 50 percent off and 60 percent off. Apparently the kiln was not kind to some of these crisp geometric bowls which come in solid colors and decorated patterns. 


The featured item in this collection is the light teal blue BASIC turks head knot bracelet. These BASIC bracelets are a versatile accessory available in many colors. The fit is adjustable to suit your wrist size, illustrated instructions are sent with each order. See more of these in the BASIC bracelets section of my Etsy shop.

Aqua Zen collection peacefully co-existing on Etsy

This color themed collection Aqua Zen brings together both the hard and soft site of Nikki Tranchita's love of design and lake erie. See her Etsy shop geaugaroots filled with barnwood jewelry holders & custom creations as well as her tumblr site where you can find behind the scenes glimpses of her life and workshop. 


The signature item in this collection is the Concrete . Zen . Tray made by Andrew Stewart and his family owned design group and sold through his shop atstuart. Read their Etsy featured seller interview here.


On a lighter less massive note you should check out the Round Security Envelope Stickers up cycled by Sara Tenanes a student of architecture located on the opposite coast in LA. See more clever  designs in her shop saratops including things to send to hang and to write.


The featured item in this collection is the popular teal blue BASIC turks head knot bracelet. These BASIC bracelets are a versatile accessory available in many colors. The fit is adjustable to suit your wrist size, illustrated instructions are sent with each order. See more of these in the BASIC bracelets section of my Etsy shop.

just one more day by the sea collection wasting away on Etsy

If only we had just one more day by the sea we could re-live summer's relaxation. Since it's back-to-school time for many we will have to live vicariously through PianoBenchDesigns treasury collection. This graduate student offers an elegant collection of sterling silver wire jewelry in her Etsy shop that communicates on many levels.

Wire is the material used by Xanadu2You to create this Sixteen sided copper wire basket in teal blue, green, and brown part of a collection of finely made baskets in an array of colors. See more in her shop and in Storque Spotlight, "Organization Nation" or in Etsy Gift Guide -- One Of A Kind (OOAK) gifts.

This Deep Aqua Turquoise Blue Ocean Beach Sea Coral Art Glass Bowl will remind you of the sea no matter where you live. Made by Joan Rosen from the bay area you can find more in her shop UneekGlassFusions or on her website.

The featured item in this collection is the black paracord small turks head knot sailor rope bracelet a traditional pattern in a a modern material. Parachute cord has a comfortable elastic quality which makes it an ideal material for these rope bracelets. See more simple black designs in the Etsy shop.

got A Green Thumb? (maybe!) collection now growing on Etsy

This new collection A Green Thumb? is curated by Florence see her shop laidbackladies where you can find handcrafted pretties, vintage items, and prim needfuls for your home.

My favorites from this collection are the Grassy Green Naturally dyed hanwoven shawl made with natural dyed wool by Lucia Squillari. See more of her "edjy and minimal, organic and the very romantic and feminine" style of handmade clothing in her shop larimeloom.

From the soft to the hard but sensuous Fat Bellied Mug in Grey-Green made by Justin and available in his shop RosenbushPottery where you will find more mugs as well as Linsey Kalley sculpture.

The featured item in this collection is wide green & blue turks head knot sailor bracelet  one of the more popular blended color combinations in my Etsy shop. This bracelet can be made in both smaller and larger sizes by special order.

Throw me a bone... a new collection now getting chewed up on Etsy

If you have a dog the request is obvious Throw me a bone.... if you are Megan Martin owner of SpiceofLifeDesigns it all about herringbones especially the charcoal, grey, and off white palette. Visit her shop to see Modern Eco Friendly Jewelry Recycled Sterling Silver  featuring recycled low-tarnish Argentium sterling silver and genuine gemstones. You can also find SpiceofLifeDesigns on Facebook.

In my book this Blank Book in Herringbone and Dove Gray made by NatalieAsIs gets a top rating. You can find more of her beautiful anachronisms in figurative and fiber arts on her website and see work in progress on her Flickr page.

Even though these GRAY Herringbone leg warmers made by RunSystem53 are sold you should click through to see the rest of Amelie's fine work including more leg warmers, leggings, and tops.

The featured item in this collection is the ecru cotton medium herringbone weave turks head sailor knot rope bracelet made in the over two-under two signature herringbone weave. This weave design is available in a variety of colors and sizes including solid colors section and some dramatic wide cuff designs in the classic whites section.  If you see a design you like but need a special size please convo for more information. 

A Day on Lake Michigan collection on Etsy

Summer means A Day on Lake Michigan for goodriddance a self described "stay-at-home mom raising three crazy kids a few blocks from Lake Michigan.

It also means you will need a High Quality Hand Woven Turkish Cotton towel made by Turkishtowel from (where else?) Bursa, Turkey. See more of this couple's fine work including mathing, robes, and of course more colorful and soft towels.

Carry your towels and sunscreen to the beach in this Water resistant /STOCKHOLM Soft Red and Ecru Pleated Diaper bag one of a line of attractive bags from Feysa Demirtas in her shop Ikabags based in Paris.

The featured item in this collection is the ocean & sky turks head knot sailor bracelet one of the more popular color combinations. If it this items is showing "sold" simply send me a message. I'll re-stock as soon as I can. 

The last bit of summer collection now warming up on Etsy

It's still August but the dog days are soon upon us and with them The Last Bit of Summer collection put together by Alyssia. Be sure to see her other curated collections click here.

I really like this Macaron Rainbow - 8" x 12" Original Signed Fine Art Photograph made by SonjaCaldwell. Maybe it's the California sun but her photos are bursting with color. Visit her blog Pictures from Paris to see the gargoyle eating the ?? and other continental sensibilities.

Speaking of rainbows you can't pass up these FORTUNE COOKIE CRAYONS Recycled / Upcycled made by Merrill and offered in her shop ivylanedesigns which is filled with cool recycled stuff.

The featured item in this collection is the bright orange BASIC turks head knot bracelet which is a smaller version sized for smaller adults and teenagers. This adjustable rope bracelet is made from soft hand dyed cotton cord. See all the color options in the BASIC section of the Etsy shop.