Etsy top 3 Tuesday

Time for a spin around the homemade land of Etsy.  Each week, I am blown away by how talented folks are across the world.  And how amazing is it that we can even purchase something from unknown artists in cities you have never heard of!

Starting things off today are the lovely paintings and prints from Leaves and Feathers.  Faith, owner and fantastic artist, has a wonderful eye for color combinations and detail.  You can find prints, including wood mounted prints, stationary and even a few totes.  I am just loving "Our Love" (the yellow one below)

Next up are the tabletop lovelies over at Dishfuls of Doodles.  Each piece is handcrafted by shop owner Mary Gallimore out of Wisconsin and are ready to display.  I love the organic feel each gives, and the modern color combination, fantastic!  

And last but certainly not least are the hilarious illustrations from Julia Pott.  They are so unique and interesting to look at, seems every time I look I notice something different in each image.  Do check out her site, it has amazing animations, illustrations, her blog, and a sketch book!

all images via etsy shops

Etsy top 3 Tuesday

My have I been a busy bee lately, I spent almost all day away from a computer yesterday, thus leading to the lack of posting, but I'm back.  And just in time for some great finds from Etsy.

Have you seen Paloma's Nest!?  Designer Caroline Colom Vasquez has been all over the blog, magazine and  television world with her original ring bearer bowl, a perfect accessory for any wedding.  Each are hand crafted and customizable for your own creation, they make for wonderful keepsakes and are made with natural materials.  And what makes this shop even better?  It is powered 100% by renewable wind energy thanks to Texas winds.  The shop is updated often, so stop by, and do check out the blog for studio work, lovely products and creative inspiration.

How adorable are these little bouquet tags!? And it just happens to have the date of my wedding.

Always a fan of detailed patterns, Lucky Bluebird Art has a wonderful collection of prints that will surely please the eye.  Designer Amanda mixes bold patterns with illustrations, what could be better for those dull walls?  These are also perfect in sets creating a focal wall.  Not only are these a great addition to any room, you can also get any print in any color to go with your decor.

And rounding out today are these fabulous coffee sack bags, pillows and baskets from Brin & Nohl. They are perfect for any room and are made with up-cycled materials found locally to creator and shop owner Jody.  The baskets are perfect for magazines, newspapers and small crafting supplies, and would be perfect stashed away into shelving. 

all photos via etsy stores

Etsy top 3 Tuesday

Its Tuesday and you know what that means, time to take a stroll through Etsy!

First up is the lovely Wannabe, a store full of ornaments with a very delicate look.  Made from acrylic plexiglass and with a doily design, these are perfect to hang anywhere.  These are perfect for any modern or traditional space, they would make for an amazing mobile up against a contrasting color wall!  I think my favorite is that little seahorse.

Next up are the colorful giclee prints from Alberto Cerriteno.  With so much color and patterns going on, I just can't stop looking through all his work!  You can also stop by his blog for more sketches, gallery info and new items as well as his main site for even more artwork.

And rounding out this week are the soft and delicate images from Serpentine.  Ran by photographer and graphic designer Elisabeth Perotin, each image is so romantic and whimsical.  And a huge bonus, from now until April 15th, she is offering a buy one get one free deal!  If you loved her style as much as I did, then you simply must stop by her blog for even more jaw dropping inspiration.

all photos from etsy shops

Etsy top 3 Tuesday

Its Tuesday and time for a romp around Etsy.  Today I found a little something for the paper lover, the crafter and the art enthusiast in all of us.  First up are the lovely paper goods over at Paper Acorn.  Run by paper lover and artist Jessica Wolf, there are so many lovely little pieces in this shop, they are bound to make anyone smile.  She had me at the garland.  Jessica creates wonderful gift boxes that come in some very fun shapes, just check out the robots and typewriter, as well as fun luminary bags for personal touches.

Next up is Fresh Vintage Crafts, a shop filled with lovely little add ons for craft projects.  You can find doilies, fabric flowers and trims that have all been hand cut and hand dyed in wonderful hues, perfect for use in gift wrapping, scrapbooking and sewing projects.  Some of these might be the perfect touch for the Package Exchange!

And last but certainly not least, please let me introduce you to Karin Grow's lovely shop.  There is something about her charming illustrations, I just love them all.  Inspired by all things nature, Karin has a wonderful collection of prints in bright colors, perfect for sprucing up those wall for the spring! 

And how adorable are these little felted guys!!!  If I knew my dog wouldn't greet these guys to a dunk in her water bowl followed by a drag around the house, they would make for perfect little tabletop conversation starters!

all photos via etsy shops

Etsy top 3 Tuesday

Its Tuesday, who is up for a little Etsy love on this fine day?

First up are the lovely illustrations from shop Yumi Yumi Studios.  Artist Aline from Ohio (originally from Brazil) has created some wonderful prints for your viewing pleasure.  Whether you are into finer drawings like these lovely birds below, or you like bright bold color blocks with adorable creatures, there are tons to choose from over at Yumi Yumi Studios.  You can also check out her blog for more creativity and loveliness.

I might just have to get that little chipmunk.  Before I was born, my Mom lovingly asked my cousin what I should be named and she wanted desperately to call me Chipmunk.  My maiden name was Chimpky so yeah, that would have been so much fun in school!  

Next up is sort of a two for one deal, with one crafty owner.  Now that more and more people are getting back on the sending snail mail bandwagon, we simply must have personalized rubber stamp return address labels.  Note Trunk is filled with lovely little designs that can be customized with your personal info to give those plain envelopes a little flair.  And, now that spring is around the corner and weddings are starting to fill every weekend, Sugar Letter supplies you with great kits for making your own invites, save the dates and favor stamps.  If only I had this for my wedding, it would have saved my little hand on writing every single address! 

And rounding out today is the lovely Baffin Bags.  Always on the lookout for containers to put stray odds and ends, Baffin Bags has a wide variety of organizing bins in many different fabrics to give your shelves a little color and pattern all while keeping your knick naks all in one place.  And just in time for Easter, do check out the fun baskets.  Any kid is going to love carrying these little guys around... plus they look way better then those plastic weaved ones we grab on the way out of stores, last minute style.

Etsy top 3 Tuesday

 Its Tuesday, time for some Etsy favorites from around the globe, and a bonus shop too!


First up today are the lovely illustrations from quirky husband and wife duo, APAK, _blank.  Aaron and Ayumi have a wonderful eye for color and their imagination is spectacular.  Now that a new season is knocking at our door, why not give your walls a little sprucing.  Prints allow for easy changing and the price point is budget friendly, so you can do it often!  APAK offers originals, prints, notecards and even a wallet, and do check out their blog for more beautiful creations.

Cutiepie Company is a little shop filled with adorable tags, screenprinted journals and notecards, all with a little flair.  Everything is handmade out of NY and designed with love my artist Milly.  In addition to her shop, Cutiepie Company, she also runs Hunter's Hideaway, a button lovers paradise.  I have a small obsession love for these small little things.  I like to think of them as small bursts of color, and they are perfect for so many things.  My buttons are currently awaiting my next art project. 

And rounding out todays Etsy stop is a lovely illustrated shop, Munieca out of Argentina.  Looking through Andrea's work, soft, gentle and full of pattern all come to mind.  There are tons of great pieces to choose from, ranging from prints, paper dolls, jewelry and bookmarks.  I'm totally into that little Plaid Owl print!