featured seller of the week!!! :)

My friend, Kayla, from WhirlWindJewelry!!!

Q:What do you make?
A: I make jewelry, which I sell on Etsy. I make necklaces, earrings, and bracelets! I am also an artist, but I do not sell my art pieces! I take art lessons from Sue Hand every week! I mostly work with colored pencils, water colors, acrylics, and pastels.

Q: Where do you get your inspiration?
A: My inspiration is probably the Etsy Project Embrace team! It inspires me to raise money on Etsy with my jewelry, or outside of Etsy, by donating. Also, I love colors and they inspire me to make all my jewelry very colorful!

Q: What is your favorite piece from your own shop?
A: Lime Drop!! (My favorite color is green!)

LimeDrop! ------------->

Q: If you could buy anything on Etsy, what would it be?
A: The hot pink pink pillow from Joom! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php%20listing_id=32325747
Harmony from Jenn! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23945693
Magnets from Laura! (I don't know which ones, I like a lot of then!)
Ocean Spray from Sweetnessjewelry!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27286890

Q: How did you start your creations?

A: Well, you taught me how to make jewelry, Kelly!! (dumb question :P!)

Q: Do you enjoy making it?
A: Yes, I love making jewelry! I especially like picking out the beads and colors for new pieces!

Q: Do you have a favorite purchase or two?
A: I love the iPod cover I got from malenahandbags! It's of Bella and Edward in the tree! (yes, I'm obsessed with Twilight!) Also, the Little treble clef I got from schiersknits! I made a pretty bracelet with it and gave it to my friend for her birthday!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!! Kayla has agreed to giveaway this necklace shown above. All you have to do is go to Kayla's shop and comment here and tell us what your favorite piece of jewelry from her shop is. For additonal entries, follow my blog or my twitter & if you already do, please let me know! This giveaway will end on November 3rd! Thank you much and please enter! -Kelly ♥ :)

theeee giveeeeawayyyyy necklaceeee! :)

some new favorites........

dazeychic

UnaOdd

VerreEncore

MarciG

ozetta

CarbonPawprint

Love these and I hope you do too! Check these shops out they are great :)

WHO-HOOO! New FS!

Thats Cyd!!! ---> ---> ---> ^

Q:What do you make?

A:Well these days I am mostly making vintage style jewelry which I sell on 3 different online indie sites. I also make tile and glass mosaics, clay sculptures and do watercolor painting. I love creating, I'm addicted to it and I would probably go crazy if I couldn't make stuff. I am mostly a self taught artist, though my Mom did put me in a couple of special art classes when I was very young.

Q: Where do you get your inspiration?

A:Nature, always nature! I seem to always include flowers, plants, birds & bugs in my jewelry as well as in my other types of artwork. I am a complete animal and nature nut, it's very important to me to spend time being outside, for me it's the best way to re-energized myself and at the same time it also allows me to slow down. Lately most of my outdoor time is devoted to my garden, which I dearly love.

Q: What is your favorite piece from your own shop?

A:Not sure I have one, but I l do like my new "Brown Hydrangea necklace" pretty well

Q: If you could buy anything on Etsy, what would it be?
A: Way too many to name, but here is a very cool chair that I would love to have:http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27880826&ref=sr_list_3&&ga_search_query=vintage+chair&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Cyd's Workstation ---->---->---->^

Q: How did you start your creations?
A: When I was a kid I use to make jewelry with my Mom a lot, then about a year and a half ago I started looking for another way to earn a living and I decided to start making jewelry again.

Q: Do you enjoy making it?

A: I love it, absolutely love it! The only thing about it that I don't really like so much is working on the shipping of orders.

Q: Do you have a favorite purchase or two?

A: Again there are so many that I love, but here are a couple. The T-shirt is from "Rainbowswirlz" and the other is an adorable handmade card by "Dingocards"http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=14605974http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=14532711

Cyd has agreed to do a giveaway! She will be giving away her Bombay Elephant Necklace (shown below.) To enter, all you have to do is comment here on this blog and tell me what your favorite piece from Cyd's shop is! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5664110 and my shop for now becasue Cyd closed her shop for a few days www.sweetnessjewelry.etsy.com/. For additional entries, follow me on twitter and my blog! If you already do, let me know! This giveaway will end October 3rd. Thank you and please enter!!!

Bombay Elephant Necklace---->---->---> ^

My Piano Piece!

I have been playing piano since I was 5 years old and still taking lessons to this very day! I have a recital coming up on September 27th and I am playing Imagine by John Lennon.

Enjoy!!! :)

-Kelly ♥

Featured Seller of the Week!

jennreese7.etsy.com of Lickety Split Jewelry (my Aunt Jenny)

is the featured seller of the week!

Q: What do you make?

A: Jewelry, mostly oxidized sterling silver jewelry because I love the contrast it gives


Q: Where do you get your inspiration?
A: Clothing, colors, fashion

Q: What is your favorite piece from your own shop?
A: My Sea Salt necklace

Q: If you could buy anything on Etsy, what would it be?

A: oh my, I want lots of things on Etsy! Here are just a few things:
1. I would like this enamel disk necklace by Kathi Roussel kathiroussel.etsy.com
2. I would love this for my son's nursery by LinnPhotography linnphotography.etsy.com
3. 5 Blue Birds by Red Hot Pottery redhotpottery.etsy.com
4. Ocean Spray necklace by Sweetness Jewelry sweetnessjewelry.etsy.com

Q: How did you start your creations?
A: I dabbled with making jewelry years ago because my sister Laura, lauraslocumpainted.etsy.com made jewelry and I thought it would be a fun hobby. But it wasn't until a co-worker of mine introduced me to Etsy that I kicked it into high gear just so I could have a shop, I loved and do love Etsy very much and wanted to be a part of the Etsy community.

Q: Do you enjoy making it?
A: yes, very much so. However, I haven't had any new designs recently because I had a baby almost 3 months ago. Now that he just started sleeping through the night, I don't really have the sleep deprivation excuse, so I better get moving!

Q: Do you have a favorite purchase or two (or three)?
A: yes!
1. my "sweet" dish by Lisa Brinkley lgbrinkley.etsy.com
2. my "Dog's Rule" Charm Necklace by Amie King amieking.etsy.com
3. and my tote bag by DrikaB DrikaB.etsy.com

Jenny has agreed to participate in a giveaway!
She is giving away her "Tribal Council" necklace to a lucky winner.

All you have to do is comment here on this blog
and tell me what your favorite piece from Jenny's shop is!
(http://www.jennreese7.etsy.com/).
For additional entries, follow me on twitter and my blog!
If you already do, let me know!
This giveaway will close September 1st.
Alright well, thank you and please enter!!!

Love, Kelly

Top 10 Of The Week

My Top 10 Favorite Songs This Week! Please Check Them Out!!!

10.The Climb-Miley Cyrus (I know Miley Cyrus, yuck!)
9.Gotta Be Somebody-NickleBack
8.Halo-Beyonce
7.Love Drunk-Boys Like Girls
6.Im Your's-Jason Mraz
5.You Belong With Me-Taylor Swift
4.Wakin Up In Vegas-Kate Perry
3.BattleField-Jordin Sparks
2.Fire Burning-Sean Kingston
1.Slide-Goo Goo Dolls

Hope You Like My Picks For The Week!!! -Kelly :)

Please check out my Aunt Laura's blog!
www.staytuned09.blogspot.com

Feaured Seller of the Week!

~GREENPOST~

here's the interview.....


Q: What do you make?
A: I make eco paper craft; handmade paper products created from 100% recycled content like junk mail, receipts, tags and other "junk" papers.


Q: Where do you get your inspiration?
A: As a native Pacific N.W. girl, I get my inspiration from my love for trees and for the environment. I hope to help create a more sustainable, yet stylish, future for everyone.


Q: What is your favorite piece from your own shop?
A: My favorite piece in my shop is my new Letter J monogrammed card with matching envelope set. I love the colors and the idea has so much potential. I want to make every letter card and many different color combinations.

Q: If you could buy anything on Etsy, what would it be?
A: I would buy a painting from fricdementol, a wallet from chakrapennywhistle, jewelry from meetalls and quercussilver and a skirt from malam.


Q: How did you start your creations?
A: Last summer on PBS, Bill Clinton delivered a speech wherein he asked each of us to make one commitment to the earth. So, that day, I committed myself to recycling and re-using my own paper in my artwork. Months later, Green Post was born.


Q: Do you enjoy making it?
A: I love making paper! Even though I really just started making paper, I have found that it is a very natural fit for me. I love to get into a zen frame of mind and find my rhythm. I enjoy the simplicity and the versatility of paper. I am also inspired by the process of turning junk into a beautiful, new product that people can use.


Q: Do you have a favorite purchase or two?
A: My favorite recent purchase is my Aqua Wall Topo made by my favorite Etsyian, Crafterall. I also love to buy soaps from Alchemic Muse.

Kendra has agreed to do a giveaway! She is giving away her Antique Roses Magnets..... to enter leave a comment here telling us what your favorite piece from Kendra's shop (http://www.greenpost.etsy.com/) with your name and some way to contact you (email, etsy username, ect.) For addtional chances, follow Kendra's blog, my blog, Kendra's twitter, and my twitter. If you already do, just let me know. This giveaway will end August 10th.

I'm Back From Camp! WHOO-HOOO!

Our Whole Cabin "Maple"

Lindsey, Katie, Amy, and Me chillen out

Half of the Cabin

My Counciler, Maria, and Amy going CrAzY!

Me, Christana, and Lindsey relaxing

Katie, Lindsey, Me, and Gabbie and at the campfire

Katie and I

Wacky Wednesday (I'm in the background eating my chicken!)

I had so much fun at camp, swimming, playing volleyball, crafts, canoeing, fishing, manhunt, learning about God, and LOTS more!!! My counceliers, Maria and Steph, were 2 of the most amazing people you will EVER meet in your life. I love them and miss them so much. I also missed everyone here and catching up fast on what I missed! As you can see, I had an amazing fun week and I loved being at Camp Orchard Hill, but I am defenitely glad to be home and back to Etsy!!! :)

"Time After Time"

thebline mercedes earrings

Kohls Yellow Clutch

Beauxdog Babydoll Tee

Old-Navy White Capris

Yellow Anne Klein Flats

***Featured Seller of the Week!***

LostandFawned

..........INTERVIEW..........

What do you make?

I create LOTS of things! I went to design school and got my hands on lots of different mediums. So I make jewelry, prints (silk screened), felt accessories, stationary and more.

Where do you get your inspiration?

I get a lot of my inspiration from my background in art history. Also from literature (think Romeo and Juliet and Pride and Prejudice). I also sometimes get inspired by a vintage finding or bead and create a piece around it. All my pieces have names and personalities. I imagine the girl who would wear it and what she would be like.

What is your favorite piece from your own shop?

That's tough. Probably my simple Jill Earrings. I love the look of the faceted czech glass and all the colors in comes in. They are so simple you can wear them everyday (I have them in every color myself) or really lovely for a dressy occasion.

If you could buy anything on Etsy, what would it be?

Anything from Twigs & Honey (www.myrakim.etsy.com). I could wear her flowers everyday (I have some). But I LOVE the vases at pretty random objects (www.prettyrandomobjects.etsy.com). They are so creative and cute.

What made you start making your item?

I just feel a need to create. I love making things with my hands.

Do you enjoy making it?

Absolutely! It's great to create things that other people will love and enjoy.

Do you have a favorite purchase or two?

Recently most of my purchases have been for our upcoming wedding. I bought a handmade silk bolero from Bonzie (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=268669490). It's so beautiful in person! Also a lovely clutch in the Yart sale from Yunisacs (http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=16862468). I love the animals in the damask. I will be using it to hold my bridal emergency kit on the wedding day (lipstick, stain stick, tissues, etc).

LostandFawned will be offering free shipping to anyone who puts "Sweetness Jewelry" into the message to seller upon purchase. Shipping cost will be refunded.

LostandFawned's shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5859292

"Smokey Roses"

GenuineArticle Cherry Rose Necklace

Ellainaboutique rosette tee

Overstock Jeans

Katinkapinka Clear Earrings

Payless Silver Flip-Flops

Featured Seller Of The Week

JOOM is my featured seller of the week!

The Interview.........

What do you make? I make all kind of stuff such as pillows, tote bags, pouches, stationary and prints.

Where do you get your inspiration? I am inspired by nature and my surrounding, and am especially interested in nature, music, art, and architecture.The idea of using bird and flower came to me one day while I was sitting in my patio taking care of my garden. A hummingbird came to feed on a fuchsia plant, and I closed my eyes and saw the silhouette of the bird and the flower. That image has been a main part of my designs even since.

What is your favorite piece from your own shop? I really like my birdie desk calendar.

If you could buy anything on Etsy, what would it be? I would like to get a Vintage Cherry Bench from sprucehome.

What made you start making your item? I grew up around my father's shoe factory. I think once my parents saw that I loved to draw they encouraged that in me. I’ve always wanted to be an illustrator or a designer. I like using different kind of materials for my work.

Do you have a favorite purchase or two? I love my boston terrier mini pillow that I bought from MODESTO. I have a boston terrier, named seven.

GIVEAWAY TIME! Joom has decided to give one of her mini pillows (any color from her shop) away for this giveaway )! To enter all you have to do is comment here and tell us what is your favorite piece from Joom's shop (http://www.joom.etsy.com/) is! For additonal entries, follow me on twitter or on blogger and let me know if you already do.

"What A Day"

Gap White Shirt

Old-Navy Checkered Shorts
PaperLime FlipFlops

Jennreese7 Spotted Orb Bracelet

ErinF3 Emily Earrings