Moon!

Monday Magic... Moon!

Welcome to a new week! This selection of items are awesome! Some of my favourites to suit the theme of this weeks Monday Magic!

DafnaYaromDesign	oodalollies	pitu7design
YorkAvenueStudio	zuzashop	HighPriestessOfGems
ngoriginals	marileecjones	DMStudios
TyeJ	JunamJul	PaperJourneys

Introducing my 68th installment of my weekly feature Monday Magic.

All of the sellers names can be typed into the navigation bar on your browser followed with ".etsy.com" (dot etsy dot com) to take you to their stores. Otherwise click on an image to go directly to their listing!


I am now taking requests for next weeks Monday Magic Expo. If you would like to be a part of it, you are required to have 0-19 sales in your Etsy store, and the theme is 'Petals' Contact me via convo @ http://moonangelnay.etsy.com to send in your requests, plus a link to your suitable item :)

Happy Valentines Day!

Monday Magic... Love!

Happy Valentines Day everyone! Hope you all have a special day, what ever you have planned :)

shirzoi	IrmaJames	janebaileydesign
oohprettyshiny	marinaasta	JENNIFERxLEIGHxART
moovmint	MandBJewellery	EcoPrint
Cocodeparis	amehrva1	Feltypants

Introducing my 67th installment of my weekly feature Monday Magic.

All of the sellers names can be typed into the navigation bar on your browser followed with ".etsy.com" (dot etsy dot com) to take you to their stores. Otherwise click on an image to go directly to their listing!


I am now taking requests for next weeks Monday Magic Expo. If you would like to be a part of it, you are required to have 0-19 sales in your Etsy store, and the theme is 'Moon' Contact me via convo @ http://moonangelnay.etsy.com to send in your requests, plus a link to your suitable item :)

Gray

Monday Magic... Gray!

I can't believe it's been so long but I finally am back on track with Monday Magic! Woop! I have been having a looky-round Etsy and found these awesome items from some of the newer sellers and their handmade businesses! Everything is clickable so you can check them out from their source too :)

kreativekoi	fawksdezyn	Thankgoditsfriday
Formfreunde	axessory	dreambirds
2010louisek7	NicholasBellPhoto	dannybobanny
Skogsbar	simoneelumdesigns	debfinds

Introducing my 66th installment of my weekly feature Monday Magic.

All of the sellers names can be typed into the navigation bar on your browser followed with ".etsy.com" (dot etsy dot com) to take you to their stores. Otherwise click on an image to go directly to their listing!


I am now taking requests for next weeks Monday Magic Expo. If you would like to be a part of it, you are required to have 0-19 sales in your Etsy store, and the theme is 'Love' Contact me via convo @ http://moonangelnay.etsy.com to send in your requests, plus a link to your suitable item :)

Bluesblossom Designs Coasters and Switch Plates

Friday Finds... Bluesblossom

Happy Friday! Today I have a great interview for you all from a team of two wonderful ladies known as Beccah and Sara for their business "Blueblossom Designs". Their work consists of handmade coasters and decorative switch plates, full of colorful designs to appeal to anyone be it young or old, or male or female looking for just the right gift for themselves or for someone they know. Some of their seasonal designs are really pretty, which comes at great timing for Valentines Day and unique gifting :) Enjoy their interview and don't forget to check out their store! Also for any potential buyers they are very generously offering my readers a discount using a coupon code which you can find below, when reading through their interview to get a discount on your order! :) Awesome!

Interview # 56

(Just click the images to go direct to the listings)

-- Tell me a bit about you! (Name, Age, Location, and give us a random fact whilst you're at it.) We are Sara and Beccah, the co-founders of Bluesblossom Designs. Sara is 26 and Beccah is 27. We are located in Indianapolis, Indiana but both like to travel. Sara lived in San Jose, California for a few years and Beccah has spent summers in Jackson, Wyoming and Strausburg, France.




-- What is your business about then? Our business is focused on creating fun and unique functional items for your home.


-- How did Etsy come into your life? I found Etsy a couple of years ago when I was looking for projects to make on my own. Since then, we've talked about starting our own Etsy business but didn't take the leap until the first of this year.




-- Are you working a day job too? Sara is a Licensed Dental Hygienist and is going to school to receive her Bachelor of Science in Public Health Dental Hygiene. Beccah is a Legal Assistant at a law firm that focuses on environmental law. She also serves on the Benton House Association Board (a historic house in Indianapolis) and the Advisory Board of the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library. We're both very busy people!


-- How long has the artist in you been 'unleashed' for? Our senior year of high school we took a Fiber Design art class and fell in love with creating things. I had never been very good at drawing or painting, heck I'm not even good at coloring. I assumed that I just wasn't any good at art. My creativity was unleashed when I realized that there are so many different artistic mediums.



-- What has been the inspiration behind your business? I had a huge supply of scrapbook paper but had tired of scrapbooking so started looking for a way to use that paper. That's when I decided to try decoupage. It's so fun to pick out the paper and turn it into something functional.


-- If you could describe your products in three words, what would you tell me? Fun, unique, functional


-- What would an average working day for you be like from dawn til dusk? Well, typically we split up the duties. Beccah uses manages their Etsy page while Sara manages the finances. We usually get together to have big crafting sessions about two or three times a month. We also have a monthly business meeting to set goals, talk about what we've accomplished, and what we can do better.




-- What's your favourite material and techniques to work with? We love scrapbook paper and Mod Podge but also enjoy working with fabric and wood. We love power tools! We'll be introducing some new products in the future that utilizes these materials.


-- What is your ideal vision for the future for you and your work? We would like to get involved in a craft fair, introduce more items, and possibly start doing custom items for our customers. We've discussed making custom coasters with photographs and possibly working with brides to create custom coasters for wedding favors.


-- Away from work, what do you like to do for fun or to wind down? We like to hang out with friends, have dinner, and listen to live music.



-- What are you likely to search for on Etsy? There are so many wonderful shops on Etsy. I like searching for purses, cards, and gifts for friends and family.

-- Any last words? Please check out our facebook and blog pages - www.facebook.com/bluesblossom
www.bluesblossom.etsy.com

We would like to offer your readers a coupon for 15% off their purchase. The coupon code is MOONANGEL and expires March 1.

Wedding Bags by BelleJouJou

Friday Finds... BelleJouJou

Wow it's been a while but Friday Finds is BACK after a holiday of it's own, and to kick off 2011 I have a beautiful store and brilliant crafter behind the work to share with you! BelleJouJou specializes in custom wedding and special event bags, and they are just absolutely stunning! If you are planning something special, especially those ladies looking to accessorize for their big day or for unique gifts then you'll find BelleJouJou is full of luxurious elegant treats to feast your eyes upon. I contacted Cynthia, the lady behind the work to find out more about what she does! I hope you enjoy her interview!

Interview # 55

(Just click the images to go direct to the listings)

-- Tell me a bit about you! (Name, Age, Location, and give us a random fact whilst you're at it.) I’m Cynthia Duke-Birowski, age 57. I live in Dallas, Texas and have for 36 years, except for the 5 years I escaped to California. I call myself an ADD artist. I can’t do just one thing!




-- What is your business about then? My business is about making beautiful clutches and purses for the discriminating woman to match her wardrobe and her style.


-- How did Etsy come into your life? I’m in an artist ring with a group of wonderful women who support each other in art, life and mentor each other. My associates kept telling me to check out etsy and I finally did!



-- Are you working a day job too? No, I’m not working a day job. I call myself semi-retired, since I will never ever stop doing and creating SOMEthing.


-- How long has the artist in you been 'unleashed' for? I’ve been an artist since I could hold a crayon. I used to design new clothes on my paper dolls at 5 and 6 years of age.



-- What has been the inspiration behind your business? I was a fashion designer for 15 years in the Dallas area, and retired from that very stressful arena. But, I had bought about 10 yards of a faux leopard print fabric a few years ago (for drapes that I never made) and decided to do something with it. The bags seemed the best thing to make with it. It kind of exploded from that into doing silk bags for brides and bridesmaids.


-- If you could describe your products in three words, what would you tell me? Beautiful, luxurious, elegant


-- What would an average working day for you be like from dawn til dusk? I get up around 8, then get a cup of Good Earth tea, get on the computer for about 1 ½ hours, doing research, answering emails. Then I cut out some bags or do a planning session for the flowers and embellishments. If I have a custom order, I may have to go shop for fabric in that color if I don’t have enough. I come back home around 3-4 and sew or cut more bags, then go to the gym around 5:30 and have dinner later. If I have a pressing order, I may continue working until around 10:30 at night to complete the order.




-- What's your favourite material and techniques to work with? I love working with silks and brocades. I also love planning the flowers which I make myself out of satins, organzas and chiffons and find just the perfect rhinestone button or color of feathers for embellishments.


-- What is your ideal vision for the future for you and your work? I would love to work with more brides who come to me for their very special bag that would be a family heirloom or paint someones dream bag for their special event.


-- Away from work, what do you like to do for fun or to wind down? I love to read at night to put me to sleep. Usually a fantasy book. I also love just getting together with friends in my women’s group. On the weekends, I relax at the lake with my husband on our boat if there’s not an art show going on somewhere, that is!



-- What are you likely to search for on Etsy? I usually search for rhinestone buttons, feathers, flowers and other clutch accessories, and check out my competition to see what the latest trends are.

-- Any last words? Yes, I love this quote from Mark Twain:
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." –

I’ve decided that this is my motto – and to be true to yourself at all times!

Beige!

Monday Magic... Beige!

Another week, and some more lovely items to share. This week I have chosen the theme "Beige" and found these lovely pieces around on Etsy from some of the newer artists and crafters on there. Enjoy!

ThePrettyPaperShop	strawberrycards	maryhadalittleleft
SparklingJewelstore	1889Minerals	LilaRoseJewel
limepie111	kelter	JewelrybyJac
DIVINEconsciousness	yourmolly	NorthDesign

Introducing my 65th installment of my weekly feature Monday Magic.

All of the sellers names can be typed into the navigation bar on your browser followed with ".etsy.com" (dot etsy dot com) to take you to their stores. Otherwise click on an image to go directly to their listing!


I am now taking requests for next weeks Monday Magic Expo. If you would like to be a part of it, you are required to have 0-19 sales in your Etsy store, and the theme is 'Gray' Contact me via convo @ http://moonangelnay.etsy.com to send in your requests, plus a link to your suitable item :)