Thank You to My Followers

I so appreciate those of you who have chosen to follow my blog and I would like to take this time to spotlight a few of your shops.

First up is ChristieCottage, an online shop on Etsy that has a variety of fun things to buy.

I chose this lovely tapestry purse to share with you today. The little polymer clay button really adds a nice touch to this richly colored bag and the fact that it's all lined in a subtle tan linen is just another plus.

Next up is a sweet little greeting card that says it all.  Who doesn't want to receive a handmade card that tells you how much someone loves you.

This adorable card is very reasonably priced a $2.50.

Themusescloset is owned by Andrea and carries very unique and original art.

One of the more popular original oil prints in her shop is called "Flower Muse" and is an 8x10 print of an original painting done by Andrea.  This is perfect for those of you who look to your muse for creativity and inspiration.

Andrea also has a "poppies" original painting that is part of a series.  This one is an abstract of the popular flower and was done in oil on gallery canvas.  I really like the simplicity of it. Well done.

Like Andrea says "If you can dream it, I can paint it"!  Contact her shop if you would like a custom order.

RecreationalArt is a fellow member of the Florida Etsy Street Team and lives in my favorite city on the planet: St. Augustine.

She captures the spirit of fun in her exclusive and one-of-a-kind creations, whether it's jewelry or one of her recycled pieces, you can sense her love of what she does.

This ring would be quite the perfect accessory to wear for St. Patrick's Day. It's fun, flirty and colorful. Individual beads in various shades of green are attached to an adjustable gold plated shank which makes this a great gift for yourself or anyone as you can easily adjust it to fit. (size 6+)  There are many colors to choose from in this design.

Anything vintage attracts my eye and this wonderfully made Gypsy wrist wrap with it's antique copper weaving is just too fun.  There may be  a little bit of "gypsy" in all of us and wearing this wrap would certainly give you a great opportunity to show that side of yourself.

I hope you will stop by each of these wonderful shops as this is just a small taste of what you'll find.

Until Next Time. :)

PoPkO-A Unique Kind of Butterfly Art

Crystal is the owner and artist behind PoPkO, a very unique shop on Etsy.  I say unique because much of her jewelry is designed around real butterflies' wings.  Now, before anyone gets upset, these wings are from "deceased" butterflies only.  Here is a statement from her shop:
" I use butterfly wings that were raised for conservation and public education in a butterfly conservatory. Once they naturally expire, they are collected and I make jewelry to preserve them. Some butterflies live for a 1-2 weeks, some (like monarchs) can live up to 6-9 months if not actively breeding. Its important to know that these are from a safe source, as butterflies have a fragile existence. Butterfly wing jewelry has been around for hundreds of years, and I hope to give you heirloom pieces to enjoy as well".

Crystal's has been selling on Etsy for several years.  In fact between herself, her four sisters and her mom they have a total of 7 active shops.  What an amazing family to have so much talent.  You can read a Storque article about the "homemade" wedding they all put together for Crystal and her husband.  It is not only heartwarming to see such a close-knit family but you also get to see all the great ideas they came up with when they pooled their talents.

Below is a sampling of what you will find when you visit PoPkO but it is very much worth your time to take a closer look and visit her shop.

She has some great rings at a very reasonable price that are just too fun.  They are called "Glitter Pop" rings and just dazzle the eye with all their bling.  Crystal specialties also include Bridal a fused glass gifts.