Time to wake up collection on Etsy

Daylight saving time just kicked in so it's Time to wake up and this cool collection of spring themed items by Marta Acero is a pleasant alarm clock. Visit Marta's shop tukaltd for inspired aromatic animals (NICE aromas here!) and intriguing cord pouches and baskets.

Dry off after your morning shower with this High Quality Hand Woven Turkish Cotton Towel... one of the many fine woven products from Turkishtowel. Made on a traditional hand weaving loom this is a treat for any morning. See more Sarong-PESHTEMAL in their shop Turkishtowel.

WoodArtJewelry makes many intriguing forms including these Wooden hair forks, 2 prong, Hair sticks... Petya and Emil collaborate (he makes the objects, she minds the Etsy shop). If you have lots of hair you will want one of these stylish accessories.

The featured item in this collection is this double button fiber & bead cuff bracelet medium made from up-cycled pieces of hand dyed cotton cord, glass beads, and cotton thread. This is one of many unique pieces of fiber art available in the design section of WhatKnotshop on Etsy. More of these one of a kind pieces are available in the design section of WhatKnotShop on Zibbet shop as well.

Gifts for Friends #4 collection on Etsy

What great Gifts for Friends collected by Natalka this is #4 in the series and you can visit her Etsy shop Skrynka - little box of treasuries for hand embroidered jewelry and home decor. You might also read her blog about handmade and not or visit her other shop ReComputing.

I really like the color and design of these Ceramic serving bowls in blue topaz made by Eshkar and offered through her shop claylicious "mud full art" which says it all.

These handmade Felted Bracelets Winter Blue made by Yuliya Lyovochkina are colorful and soft. Find out more about this talented artist on her blog jezek's felting which is written in russian but has photos or her live journal also with good photos of her work.

The featured item in this collection is this navy blue turks head knot sailor rope bracelet large made with a friendly hand dyed cotton braided cord. Find this and other work like it in the solid colors section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy. To see an even more extensive collection visit the solid colors section on Zibbet where the listings never expire (and skies are not cloudy all day...)

Already for Spring collection on Etsy

Not much of a winter so far but we are already for spring just like this collection made by Arli Trowbridge who deals in hand shredded fibers and glass jewels in her shop UrbanRevisions.

Even in winter you can have green stuff with this Pea Pod of Air Plants // Airplants and River Stone Display made by kara b. part of her botanical decor offerings available in her shop toHOLD. Check out the pink sea urchins and air plants too.

Add a nice touch to your next utility bill payment with this Double Pinecone Rubber Stamp and send a green message. Mollie Flatley makes these and many other designs including flowers, birds, and animals. Check out her shop norajane to see the whole collection and follow her on Facebook to get discount codes.

The featured design in this spring collection is this white & green turks head knot rope bracelet which is but one of the multiple color combinations that you might have made using hand dyed cord and this nice soft natural cotton cord. See a few more in the blended colors section of the Etsy shop. A much bigger collection is online at the blended colors section of the Zibbet shop.

Cold Day collection on Etsy

Another Cold Day here in Minnesota but this collection has warm things put together by imali from Latvia. She loves pattern and color, all of her things are made with love and meant to be used in your everyday life. Read her blog (or just view the images) for more.

Small but handsome this Pine Tree 6x6 art block painting is my all time treasury champ at 408 treasury lists. Lots more Art Blocks and modern home must haves created by Amber and Darleen in their redtilestudio. Read more in the Apartment Therapy Blog.

A cold day requires these okapi knitted hand warmers  made by okapiknits from Paris. Perfect for texting these fingerless gloves are a part of an elegant collection of limited edition hand knitted accessories.

The feature listing in this collection is this navy blue turks head knot sailor rope bracelet size "large"made with a soft braided cotton cord that has been hand dyed a deep navy blue. Smaller and larger sizes are available by special order. This knot bracelet is part of the solid colors collection on Etsy. To see an even larger collection of handmade rope bracelets visit WhatKnotShop on Zibbet.

I sCREAM for iceCREAM collection on Etsy

Tatum Reid likes cream/white/beige and made this collection I sCREAM for iceCREAM with some of her favorites. Visit her shop tatumreid bicycle built for two to see her initial collection of coasters and cat toys.

This Diamond Pattern Hanging Crocheted Glass Globe Tea Light Candle Lantern got sold but there are more available in Jenn's shop PoorLittleLamb along with masquerade masks and mermaids.

Northern climates call for warm bedding and this Custom made linen duvet cover ...My wooden dream... will make your nights well, a dream. LovelyHomeIdea is the shop, Lovely Home is the handle for this textile design studio which is filled with natural fibers and logical design.

The featured item in this cream/white/beige collection is this ecru herringbone weave turks head sailor knot rope bracelet medium one of the many variations on the over-two, under-two herringbone weave pattern. This one is made from a soft, off-white cotton cord and can be found in the classic whites section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy. An even bigger collection is available on Zibbet or you can make a custom request.

it all started with the bear collection on Etsy

It All Started With The Bear - First Love collection Ok there is some fun stuff in here thanks to Mmim the mystery mom from Albion with a mnemonically named shop Mmim brimming with boxes and frames all handmade of course.

So let's get started with this Knitted Teddy Bear made by danuta from Riga. You know a child who would love one of these so visit dadisdo and pick one out. You can find more bears and other stuff on her blog.

This set of baby blue buttons got sold but click through to karoArt to find what you will need for that project. Karo has a quirky and creative ceramics collection and she will send stuff to you from Dublin.

The featured item in this collection is this dusty blue turks head knot rope bracelet made from a special low density unbleached cotton cord. This traditional three part weave will stretch a bit more than the other types of cord I use in other products. The unbleached grey cotton softens the color of the dye creating a more subtle shade. Find more of these in the solid colors section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy. If you want more variety and choices check out the solid colors section of WhatKnotShop on Zibbet. Choice is good, custom is available for the asking. 

My Mood collection on Etsy

Daria's collection My Mood captures many elements in one place but not everything is the same color (a welcome variation). Her shop Dariami is filled with handmade jewelry mostly made from polymer clay, seed beads, glass or metal. See more on her Flickr photostream or follow her blog (it's in Russian so you may have to depend on the pictures!)

Art imitates nature and finds expression with this Handmade Faux Leather Butterfly Brooch Blue and Black made by Laura Jacquemond. Find more inspirational work from ancient art as an expression of the sacred, natural history in her shop Blue 
Terracotta.

I'm not sure why but this Pink Seashell : Reclaimed Wood Display Box & Vintage Peg Card seems like a perfect foil to a bare white wall you might have in your winter home. Tara and Percy's  Jerseyicecreamco shop has a number of other old and beautiful things in it which may remind you of grandma's house.

The featured listing in this moody collection is one of the unique design )strata( series of fiber art bracelets this  2 button grey red brown fiber cuff bracelet made with up-cycled bits of cord from my ever expanding scrap box. Each of these is carefully handmade using high strength four ply nylon thread to bind the cords tightly together. A button and loop closure ensures security and comfortable wear. See more of this style of wearable fiber art in the design section of my Zibbet shop or the design section of my Etsy shop. 

Well hey there sailor...collection on Etsy

Amanda from LongWinterSoapCo put this playful collection well hey there, sailor...wanna trim my jib? together and I have absolutely no idea what this question refers to...You will want to read her featured seller interview (she's a yurt dweller which scores big points with me!)

I was taken with this print Ocean Photography "Before the Storm" by Elle Moss part of the collection of fine art prints available in her shop ellemoss. She has been published in a number of magazines listed in her profile.

Holding a whale in the palm of your hand seems impossible unless it's this Grey linen whale made by two women Elena and Leva who create together but live separately. More fun stuff in their shop adatine including aardvarks, piggies, and bandit foxes.

The featured listing is this popular classic white turks head knot sailor rope bracelet available in the classic whites section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy.

Winter Sun collection on Etsy

Janet Mealha put together this seasonal collection Winter Sun filled with sunshine on a cold winter's day. Her shop BlueMagpieDesign is filled with high fired handmade porcelain and stoneware ceramic beads combined with semi precious stones.

Gwyn E. Padden-Lechten has this Winter Wonderland Sunshine and Snow photograph of a real winter sun seen through the trees of Wisconsin's woods. You too can go to InTheWoodsStudio and find more unique creatures of fantasy and fiber art.

Esen Osman a mother-daughter duo brings this Set of 5 Wool Wrapped Stacking Bangles (5014-1910) from among the many choices in their shop mysticfibers. Order these and get free shipping all the way from Turkey.

The featured item in this sunny collection is this sunshine yellow turks head knot rope bracelet made from traditional twisted cotton cable cord and hand dyed a nice bright yellow. This one is a "medium" size but you can request a large or small size from WhatKnotShop on Etsy. See more of these handmade rope bracelets in the solid colors section. For an expanded menu of color choices click over to WhatKnotShop on Zibbet.

winter blues collection on Etsy

It's winter and so we get these Winter Blues but we are not unhappy about how bright and cheerful this selection of blues can be. Thanks to Cristi Martin for putting this together so get over to her shop FelixandJayne and see what you will need to "carry on" - not the airplane but all that stuff you can't live without, she has answers.

It's all about the leather beginning with these 80s Cobalt Tall Suede Pirate Boots which need no further explanation (where do you get those shoes?) Find out from honeymoonmuse and check out the shop honey moon muse or friend them on Facebook.

And continuing with this Leather clutch/ pouch in pearl gray/ light blue a classic design with a functional purpose made by Ruthy in Haifa. See more of her strong design work in her shop rutinet.

The featured item in this collection is not made of leather rather a hand dyed braided cotton cord: teal blue turks head knot rope bracelet small the classic three part braid just right for a teen or smaller boned adult. Larger sizes are available by request or see the rest of the solid colors collection on Etsy. For an even more bewildering array of choices click over to my Zibbet shop where the listings don't expire and the fun continues.

catch this sailor's catch collection on Etsy

What a great Sailor's Catch this collection is made by Habby an Etsy promoter. See other collections here.

I like KarensRopeWorks and these Cotton Nautical Doorstops which are monkey fist knots (from huge monkeys!) More mats, boat accessories, and rope work in her shop.

More knotty art Big Sailor's Knot Necklace made by Cristina Olariu an Architect and knot artist. Check out her shop elfinadesign for more great work.

The featured item in this catchy collection is this navy blue turks head knot sailor rope bracelet made from hand dyed cotton cord. There are more designs and colors available in WhatKnotShop on Etsy and if you don't find something you like there visit WhatKnotShop on Zibbet for an even bigger collection.

Can you feel it? new collection on Etsy

Essence Aflame's collection can you feel it? asks the question and the answer is "soft". Visit her shop essenceaflame to find a collection of candles which are poured individually and with extreme care and finesse.

To go with a scented candle you will want this Soft Musk - Cold Process Soap with Coconut Milk and Olive Oil made by Janine the addicted soap maker from Belfast, Maine. More "Wicked Good" Bath & Body Stuff! in her Etsy shop  WickedScentuals including bath bombs (don't these make a huge splash when they land??)

I like the color and design of this Friendship Bracelet MADE TO ORDER by Michelle L from LA. See more of her colorful line of friendship bracelets in her shop MichellesGoodies.

The featured item in this soft collection is this white cotton soft bangle part of the GEOmetry series of minimalist cotton cord jewelry available exclusively through WhatKnotShop. More designs here including the double bangle clothesline cord cuff or this wedge bangle clothesline cord bracelet. If you like the design but want a custom size made please contact me to make your request.

Sky Blue collection now showing on Etsy

Here's an uplifting color combination for a grey winter day: Sky Blue made by Ina Spiro an artist from Russia now living in Israel. Visit her shop Leris to find Flowers and Felted things all handmade of course.

Here's an unexpected but beautiful container: Oak leaf fabric bowl made by Jeannie part of her collection of leaf themed containers you can find in her shop evLienDesigns along with stationary and Jack'o Lantern leaves too.

Another handsome blue container is this Large Lidded Casserole in Sky Blue Glaze made by Carol Broadley part of her functional and stylish line of high fired stoneware. More sturdy, beautiful and value priced work in her shop CarolBroadleyPottery.

The features item in this blue collection is this white & sky blue turks head knot sailor rope bracelet made with soft hand dyed braided cotton cord. This one is a "medium" size and can stretch slightly to slip on over your hand. All of the colors offered in my shop are limited editions. You can see more blended color rope bracelets in my Etsy shop and a much larger collection in my Zibbet shop. Shipping is immediate on all listed items.

Winter Beach collection on Etsy

This luminous Winter Beach collection by Tiffany Murphy has a lot of winter light and images. TiffanyStudio is where you can find her paintings or you can follow her blog.

This fascinating WHITE ORIGAMI KOI POND by Sipho Mabona shows off his exquisite skill creating these elegant and spare paper sculptures. See more including some with color in his shop MABONAORIGAMI.

This organic Porcelain Dish - 128-365 - Dish a Day Project made by Lisa Stevens looks like it might have been pried off an underwater coral reef. It's one of a series of fundraising projects Lisa is doing to support the The Wallace and Gromit Grand Appeal. Great art for great work! More in her shop sea urchin.

The featured item in this collection is this aged paracord turks head knot rope sailor bracelet made from a very limited supply of authentic nylon cord rigging. More classic white bracelets here or you can see more of this design in hand dyed cotton cord in the solid colors section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy. 

Tying Knots collection on Etsy

Tying Knots is one of my favorite activities and this collection by The Jetty has a lot of nice knot work. For some of us hobbyists it is "not work" but fun.

This Cotton rope sailor knot belt by marcelacamargo is a distinctive classic accessory. Find more knotty hair accessories and jewelry in his shop TeaAccessories.

I like the deconstructed look of this Big Knot Knit Bracelet in silver silk by Amanda Brown. Her shop ClementineBrown has several other knitted bracelets made from this soft material.

There is a lot to like at KarensRopeWork including this Cotton Nautical Doorstop - with Handle which is sold but don't be deterred there is more in her shop.

The featured item in this knotty collection is this white BASIC turks head knot sailor bracelet large adjustable. The material is 100% soft cotton braided cord made into a simple but sophisticated five part plain weave design. Each BASIC bracelet comes with illustrated instructions showing how to work it up to a smaller size on your wrist. Find many more colors in the BASIC bracelets section of my Etsy shop.

A fairwell to honeysuckle, Pantone's color of 2011 on Etsy

A fairwell to honeysuckle, Pantone's color of 2011 collection has lots of color and many items you will want to click through to see. Curated by Cassie from the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. Visit her Esty ShopClementine, her blog, her flickr page, or follow her on Twitter.

For pure colorful fun you need to see this Splash Dyed Hand PAINTED Scoop Neck Pinned Rolled Cuffs Tee and Bow Pin in White Spectrum Acid Pink by two string jane from LA. Visit Alyssa's shop twostringjane  to find more apparel & accessories or visit her online.

Hold the universe in your hand with this If I Could I Would Give You the Entire Universe II 8 x 10 Inch Digital Illustration Print made by Meredith Schwab and offered in her shop DittyDrops which is filled with bright geometry graphic designs.

The featured listing in this colorful collection is a colorful grey and purple turks head knot bracelet made from hand dyed cotton cord. This is an example of the collection of blended colors you can find in my Etsy shop or for an expanded collection click through to my Zibbet shop. This bracelet is a size "medium" but it's easy to order a large or small one all you have to do is ask.

Spring and Tangerine collection on Etsy

A splash of warm colors Spring and Tangerine collected by Mary Redaelli chases away the grey of winter. See lots more bright colors in her shop itsmemary filled with Hand Crocheted Jewelry and Accessories.

In the "old is new again" category is this NEON MOD Vintage 60s ORANGE NYLON ZIP TOP/BLOUSE/SHIRT offered by Tina Poppy through her shop violetvillevintage which is is every fashionista's best source for shopping high-fashion vintage designer clothing online! or visit her MAIN STORE.

More orange splash with this Blood Orange study, Archival Print of my original watercolor painting made by Yael Berger and sold through TheJoyof Color shop with more original watercolor paintings and Fine Art prints.

The feature item in this collection is this fiber wrapped soft bangle bracelet lemon, orange and gold one of the )design( strata series of fiber art bracelets available exclusively though WhatKnotShop. Check out the design section of my Etsy shop to see more unique pieces of fiber art. To see an even bigger collection visit the design section of the Zibbet shop where listings never expire (and the sky is not cloudy all day...)

Light blue and grey tenderness collection on Etsy

Here's a very light filled collection Light Blue and grey tenderness made by Victoria Trubina from Voronezh. She is an ecologist turned designer and has an elegant shop visska filled with fashion, unicue, modern, elegant, cute, minimal, pretty.

This Heather Light Blue Stretch Jersey Cotton Long Sleeve Tee Dress looks to be both comfortable and stylish made by Erin Martell and offered in her shop Martells along with more hip and comfortable everyday wear and accessories.

Keep your noggin warm with this CAKE tiered knit cap / bonnet in bark grey soft cotton made by fieldstudy who apparently wants to be in stealth mode and now I've gone and blown her cover... Your are going to like the jellyfish amigurumi ornament and the good morel caps (hats not mushrooms!) So click on over to fieldstudy the shop and see for yourself.

The featured item in this collection is this light blue medium turks head knot sailor bracelet which got sold right away but will be re-stocked as soon as I can get more material made. In the meantime take look at the other solid color handmade rope bracelets in the solid colors section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy. I have a much bigger selection available in the solid colors section of my Zibbet shop if you don't see what you want you can message me and ask for a custom size or color.

I'm Feelin' Knotty collection on Etsy

I'm Feelin' Knotty collection brings together the paracord, hemp and leather knot artists with a colorful and diverse group of offerings. Bina is herself a paracord bracelet designer and you can click over to her shop BinasBracelets and find color color color!

Minimal but elegant is this Khaki Paracord Josephine Knot Bracelet made by Jenci Smith in a range of available sizes. See her creative clothes and holiday items at jenciwsmith including this Robot or Elephant Embroidered Applique Onesie a unitog for babies.

On the hemp side is this Hemp Square Knot Anklet with Wood Bead a simple but classic design made by Alexandria and part of a small but lively collection of anklets and bracelets in her shop LiveLoveHemp.

Amy Hoffman makes these Leather cord turks-head knot rings and other corded goodies you can find in her shop BonnAmy. Lots of sizes available for the asking.

The featured item in this collection is this ecru herringbone weave turks head sailor knot rope bracelet made out of cotton cord. Ecru is a nice neutral off white color just as the string comes from the manufacturer. This one is quite soft and flexible. See more like these in the classic whites section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy. An even larger variety of weave design, sizes, and colors can be found in WhatKnotShop on Zibbet. 

I missed my boat collection on Etsy

I missed my boat collection by vintageberry on Etsy offers tardy shoppers extra shore leave to take care of their holiday obligations. See the "Berry Mix" of vintage hidden user the leaves of the Vintage Forest from all over the world in her shop of the same name.

This Men's beanie wool brown is just the thing to keep that cold sea breeze off your head. See more of Tanya's hand knit gifts and accessories in her shop socksandmittens.

If you had the boat keys on this Marine Monkey Black Fist Knot Key Chain they wouldn't have been able to leave without you so click over to ZenyaBoutique and see the other colors available from Zenya then check out her collection of fashion design items.

The featured item in this collection is the classic white turks head knot sailor rope bracelet made from 100% cotton cable cord. This popular design is available in the "medium" size (about 7") shown in this listing and in both "small" (about 6 1/4") and "large" (about 8") sizes by request. Each is carefully made by hand and finished off by stitching up and trimming off the loose ends. The cotton will shrink when it gets wet but can be stretched out again. See more weave designs and sizes in the classic whites section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy.