Who is the talented artist behind the gorgeous shop, Fabricated By Anna?
The creator of these wonderful fabric brooches, necklaces, hair accessories, and much more, has agreed to do an interview with me!
Let's begin.
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Showing posts with label flowers. Show all posts
Monday Interview- Fabricated By Anna
Labels:
etsy,
fabric,
flowers,
handmade,
interviews
Who is the talented artist behind the gorgeous shop, Fabricated By Anna?
The creator of these wonderful fabric brooches, necklaces, hair accessories, and much more, has agreed to do an interview with me!
Let's begin.
Spring Cleaning Sale
Update- This sale is now over :)
Did you know I'm having a spring cleaning sale? Yes, I'm making room for new designs, and am happy to
The First Daffodil
Labels:
daffodil,
etsy,
flowers,
handmade,
springtime
The First Daffodil is a treasury full of lovely spring items, and
Help Pick a Prize For a Giveaway!
Well what would you know, I don't know what I want to give away! Well, obviously a bookmark, but which flower?
So to help me out, won't you please check out the poll at the top right of this blog and let me know which flower is your favorite? If you can't decide on just one feel free to pick 2.
If you aren't sure what the flowers look like, you can browse through my shop to see, at Joyous Treasures. Don't forget to look at the sold section if you don't see some of them in the shop.
Thank you, and hopefully your answers will help me decide so I can have a giveaway for you!
So to help me out, won't you please check out the poll at the top right of this blog and let me know which flower is your favorite? If you can't decide on just one feel free to pick 2.
If you aren't sure what the flowers look like, you can browse through my shop to see, at Joyous Treasures. Don't forget to look at the sold section if you don't see some of them in the shop.
Thank you, and hopefully your answers will help me decide so I can have a giveaway for you!
I Found My Inspiration
Sometimes I feel as if my creative side has died. I feel like a broken record, just going over and over and over the same thing, making the same thing, and never coming out with anything new.
Finally I started scouring the internet, looking for something new, particularly new and undiscovered flowers.
And then the idea came to me. State flowers! I was so inspired by the gorgeous state flowers I found. Roses, magnolia, iris, black eyed susan, and lots more!
So far, I've created two new state flowers. (Actually I had created a couple a long time ago, but didn't realize it).
First came the magnolia, which is the Mississippi and the Louisiana State flower. I new that one was going to be a bit of a challenge, and indeed it was. But I figured it out, and am quite pleased with the results! Isn't it beautiful? Just click on the picture to go to the listing.
Next I crocheted some black eyed susan appliques, so for those of you who are on the lookout for supplies for your own creations, you might like these! The black eyed susan is Maryland's state flower. Click on the picture to go to the listing.
I am looking forward to new state flower challenges!
Do you have any inspirational stories you'd like to share? Please leave a comment and tell us about it!
Craft on,
Finally I started scouring the internet, looking for something new, particularly new and undiscovered flowers.
And then the idea came to me. State flowers! I was so inspired by the gorgeous state flowers I found. Roses, magnolia, iris, black eyed susan, and lots more!
So far, I've created two new state flowers. (Actually I had created a couple a long time ago, but didn't realize it).
First came the magnolia, which is the Mississippi and the Louisiana State flower. I new that one was going to be a bit of a challenge, and indeed it was. But I figured it out, and am quite pleased with the results! Isn't it beautiful? Just click on the picture to go to the listing.
Next I crocheted some black eyed susan appliques, so for those of you who are on the lookout for supplies for your own creations, you might like these! The black eyed susan is Maryland's state flower. Click on the picture to go to the listing.
I am looking forward to new state flower challenges!
Do you have any inspirational stories you'd like to share? Please leave a comment and tell us about it!
Craft on,
Interview With BonitaBellita and GIVEAWAY!
Labels:
contest,
etsy,
flowers,
giveaway,
hair accessories,
handmade,
treasurechest giveaway,
yellow
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who participated! Winner will be announced soon.
I was recently introduced to a beautiful new shop, Bonita Bellita, where Stephanie sells wonderful hair accessories.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie, and also of giving away a gorgeous hair piece to one lucky reader....but first read the interview!
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Tell us a bit about yourself and your family!
Well, I am a happy little bride to a wonderful (ie very patient) man, we are the classic high school sweetheart story. I'm lucky to have found love so young. We also have two young children who teach me to take a second look at everything in life and see it with open eyes.
I also have my mom, brother, and sister, who are all big influences on my life and store. My mom is so supportive about this new adventure in my life. My brother is my business advice, he's always thinking ahead. As for my sister, she's my main model!
When did you start creating?
The flowers I use in most of my store I just started to create this year, but I've been creating my whole life! I started out with crayons and blank paper, worked my way up to markers and colored pencils, and of course graduated to just about everything else! I use paint and do photography as well, but one day I was looking through some fabrics and just fell in love. A needle, thread, and hours later, Bonita Bellita was born.
Your hair pieces are amazing...what inspired you to start creating?
Why thank you! I've always liked the freshness of flowers, they are always beautiful and when they bloom it is simply captivating. I wanted to bring that into the pieces I create. I wanted to make them at affordable prices as well. Similar items sell at chain stores for much more, I want to make sure that everyone has a fair chance at owning a pretty blossom for themselves!
I also have a friend Emilee who started her own Etsy store, and she's the one who inspired me to start my own! (This is her store - http://www.etsy.com/shop/tastefultatters)
Where do you get your ideas...anything in particular that inspires you?
I get inspiration from life in general! I definitely get a big chunk of that from looking at other blogs I find to be unique and thus inspiring. I also get it from the music I listen to and photos that I take or what I see from other artist's work. Gardens and nature hold a large role in my creative thoughts too!
Do you attend art and craft fairs/shows?
I do attend these shows, but right now just as a pastime or to purchase something for myself. I'd like to try and have a tent at a show one day though!
What are your long term goals for your shop?
Since I'm still fresh, I'd like to work on getting more people to take notice of these pretty little flowers. I'd eventually like to start becoming more diverse in the pieces I create, and maybe one day open my own real life boutique, featuring not just my work but other artist's as well.
What is your favorite piece you have created?
You may be surprised, but it's the yellow headband featured in this giveaway! It was an accidental success, and for that I hold it dear.
What is your favorite color?
Ooh, that's a tough one... I am a longtime lover of scarlet, but right now I'm obsessed with bold, jewel tones; in particular emerald green, teal, and royal purple.
What do you do when you're not creating?
I love to go to the beach, I practically live there in the summer! The library is another favorite, or even just catching up on my favorite shows and movies. That may be cheating though, I sew when I watch TV too! I spend a lot of time with my kids and husband too, they (of course) get a majority of my focus!
What are some places we can find you on the web?
Right now I have my main store...
http://www.bonitabellita.etsy.com
...my facebook fan page...
http://www.facebook.com/bonitabellita
...and my new (still in progress) blog...
http://bonitabellita.blogspot.com/
...I'm still debating on that twitter idea.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
Hmmmm... when I watch movies that take place across the pond (think Love Actually, Sense & Sensibility, ect;) I will end up speaking very proper with a British accent afterward. It's true, ask my husband!
Thank you Stephanie! I really enjoyed getting to know you better. Your shop is gorgeous and every girl should have flowers for her hair! I love how your yellow flower headband came out...my favorite as well! You have a great attitude and a great love for your family, something I really appreciate! And you seem like such a fun person as well. Wishing you much success!
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Now for the giveaway.
I'm excited to give away this gorgeous yellow flower hairband. When Stephanie asked me what piece she thought we should give away, I was immediately drawn to this one.
Isn't it pretty?
One winner will receive this beauty, read on to find out how to win.
Rules:
For your first entry, you need to go to Stephanie's shop, Bonita Bellita, and pick a favorite item. Come back here and post about it. (This entry is required, or all other entries will be disqualified!)
NOTE: make sure you post a SEPARATE comment for each entry, as each comment will count as 1 entry.
Also make sure you leave a way for me to contact you in your comments.
Additional entries:
Become a fan of Bonita Bellita on facebook, come back and post that you did. = 1 entry
Follow Bonita Bellita's blog and come back and post that you are a follower. = 1 entry
Follow this blog and post that you are a follower. = 1 entry
Follow me on twitter, and post that you are a follower. = 1 entry
Tweet this giveaway and leave a comment with the tweet link. = 1 entry
Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment with the blog post. = 1 entry
Purchase something from Bonita Bellita. = 5 entries! Make sure you post a comment 5 times for them all to count (sorry for the inconvenience)
Please be honest, and don't post that you follow unless you really did follow! I will be checking :)
Giveaway ends on Friday June 25th. Please hurry and enter to win! One winner will be chosen using random.org
Open to worldwide residents!
Thank you everyone, and have fun!
I was recently introduced to a beautiful new shop, Bonita Bellita, where Stephanie sells wonderful hair accessories.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie, and also of giving away a gorgeous hair piece to one lucky reader....but first read the interview!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tell us a bit about yourself and your family!
Well, I am a happy little bride to a wonderful (ie very patient) man, we are the classic high school sweetheart story. I'm lucky to have found love so young. We also have two young children who teach me to take a second look at everything in life and see it with open eyes.
I also have my mom, brother, and sister, who are all big influences on my life and store. My mom is so supportive about this new adventure in my life. My brother is my business advice, he's always thinking ahead. As for my sister, she's my main model!
When did you start creating?
The flowers I use in most of my store I just started to create this year, but I've been creating my whole life! I started out with crayons and blank paper, worked my way up to markers and colored pencils, and of course graduated to just about everything else! I use paint and do photography as well, but one day I was looking through some fabrics and just fell in love. A needle, thread, and hours later, Bonita Bellita was born.
Your hair pieces are amazing...what inspired you to start creating?
Why thank you! I've always liked the freshness of flowers, they are always beautiful and when they bloom it is simply captivating. I wanted to bring that into the pieces I create. I wanted to make them at affordable prices as well. Similar items sell at chain stores for much more, I want to make sure that everyone has a fair chance at owning a pretty blossom for themselves!
I also have a friend Emilee who started her own Etsy store, and she's the one who inspired me to start my own! (This is her store - http://www.etsy.com/shop/tastefultatters)
Where do you get your ideas...anything in particular that inspires you?
I get inspiration from life in general! I definitely get a big chunk of that from looking at other blogs I find to be unique and thus inspiring. I also get it from the music I listen to and photos that I take or what I see from other artist's work. Gardens and nature hold a large role in my creative thoughts too!
Do you attend art and craft fairs/shows?
I do attend these shows, but right now just as a pastime or to purchase something for myself. I'd like to try and have a tent at a show one day though!
What are your long term goals for your shop?
Since I'm still fresh, I'd like to work on getting more people to take notice of these pretty little flowers. I'd eventually like to start becoming more diverse in the pieces I create, and maybe one day open my own real life boutique, featuring not just my work but other artist's as well.
What is your favorite piece you have created?
You may be surprised, but it's the yellow headband featured in this giveaway! It was an accidental success, and for that I hold it dear.
What is your favorite color?
Ooh, that's a tough one... I am a longtime lover of scarlet, but right now I'm obsessed with bold, jewel tones; in particular emerald green, teal, and royal purple.
What do you do when you're not creating?
I love to go to the beach, I practically live there in the summer! The library is another favorite, or even just catching up on my favorite shows and movies. That may be cheating though, I sew when I watch TV too! I spend a lot of time with my kids and husband too, they (of course) get a majority of my focus!
What are some places we can find you on the web?
Right now I have my main store...
http://www.bonitabellita.etsy.com
...my facebook fan page...
http://www.facebook.com/bonitabellita
...and my new (still in progress) blog...
http://bonitabellita.blogspot.com/
...I'm still debating on that twitter idea.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
Hmmmm... when I watch movies that take place across the pond (think Love Actually, Sense & Sensibility, ect;) I will end up speaking very proper with a British accent afterward. It's true, ask my husband!
Thank you Stephanie! I really enjoyed getting to know you better. Your shop is gorgeous and every girl should have flowers for her hair! I love how your yellow flower headband came out...my favorite as well! You have a great attitude and a great love for your family, something I really appreciate! And you seem like such a fun person as well. Wishing you much success!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Now for the giveaway.
I'm excited to give away this gorgeous yellow flower hairband. When Stephanie asked me what piece she thought we should give away, I was immediately drawn to this one.
Isn't it pretty?
One winner will receive this beauty, read on to find out how to win.
Rules:
For your first entry, you need to go to Stephanie's shop, Bonita Bellita, and pick a favorite item. Come back here and post about it. (This entry is required, or all other entries will be disqualified!)
NOTE: make sure you post a SEPARATE comment for each entry, as each comment will count as 1 entry.
Also make sure you leave a way for me to contact you in your comments.
Additional entries:
Become a fan of Bonita Bellita on facebook, come back and post that you did. = 1 entry
Follow Bonita Bellita's blog and come back and post that you are a follower. = 1 entry
Follow this blog and post that you are a follower. = 1 entry
Follow me on twitter, and post that you are a follower. = 1 entry
Tweet this giveaway and leave a comment with the tweet link. = 1 entry
Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment with the blog post. = 1 entry
Purchase something from Bonita Bellita. = 5 entries! Make sure you post a comment 5 times for them all to count (sorry for the inconvenience)
Please be honest, and don't post that you follow unless you really did follow! I will be checking :)
Giveaway ends on Friday June 25th. Please hurry and enter to win! One winner will be chosen using random.org
Open to worldwide residents!
Thank you everyone, and have fun!
Friday Pounce Feature, Garden 22 Design
Labels:
etsy,
flowers,
gift tags,
handmade,
photography
This week I am featuring beautiful cards, tags, and photography made with hand pressed flowers, from a brand new shop on Etsy, Garden 22 Design Studio. See the end of this post for a special promotion from this seller!
About the Artist:
Cristy enjoys challenging herself, and loves beautiful colors and shapes. She enjoys mixed media, and has 2 wonderful children who inspire her.
She loves to create, and when she's bored, she creates new designs to add to her great collection. This means you should check back with her shop often, to see whats new!
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You can also fan Garden 22 Design Studio on Facebook!
Now for the special promotion.
For her first 5 customers, Cristy is offering 10% off all purchases for a whole year! This means if you are one of her first 5 customers, any purchases you make for the next year will receive 10% off, no matter how many purchases you make!
This is an excellent way for you to try out her art, whether you are an artist yourself, and want to try out her tags, or whether you are looking for beautiful photography to decorate your home, or give as a gift.
No doubt you will fall in love with her art and want to return again and again!
For more info, check out Cristy's handmade cards, tags, photography, and other art on Etsy.
So Many Beautiful Necklaces!
Featuring The Elegant Elle, and a deal for you too!
Labels:
art,
etsy,
flowers,
hair accessories,
handmade,
headband,
joyous treasures
About the Artist:
Kami Loucks, the owner of The Elegant Elle, loves to create. She is wife to an amazing man and mother to a wonderful gift of life, a little boy.
Kami began creating these beautiful hair pieces out of a love for the wonderful hair accessories seen on many celebrities. As a result of the extremely high prices, Kami began creating her own.
Kami wanted other women to be able to feel as elegant and romantic as she does, so thus the shop The Elegant Elle came into being.
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There is something in every woman that is drawn to beautiful romantic flowers. These wonderful flowers would add a touch of romantic elegance to any outfit. I picked a few of my favorites to show on this blog, though every single one in her shop was a favorite.
I'll take one of each please!
The beautiful models and excellent photographic work reveal the details very nicely.
If you are needing gifts for bridesmaids or anyone else, Kami would be happy to create custom pieces to suit your needs!
Kami is offering a discount to my readers! If you make a purchase with The Elegant Elle, put the code "Treasure Chest" in notes to seller during checkout, and she will refund you 10% of your purchase via paypal!
And remember, The Elegant Elle currently ships free to US and Canada!
Please visit The Elegant Elle on Etsy to see more of her beautiful creations.
Poinsettia and Holly in Crochet!
This is my Holly Branch Bookmark.
And my favorite...the Poinsettia!
Check these out and lots more at Joyous Treasures Etsy Shop.
Enjoy!
The Art of Bead Making, Featuring Serena
I contacted Serena to let her know how much I love her beads, and asked her if I could feature her, and she was kind enough to let me!
Each bead is beautifully handcrafted, with exceptional attention to detail.
This is Serena making her beautiful beads!
I had a hard time deciding which ones to show you here, but finally settled on a few of my favorites. Her designs are so gorgeous, and intricate! They would be wonderful for jewelry makers to use in their handcrafted designs.
These tropical flowers are my favorites! I was thinking of a nice string of these around my neck would be perfect :-D. I love the color, and the flower design too.
This is a dark red cala lily bead. This would be great as a pendant.
A gorgeous pansy, this would make a great focal piece for a necklace!
Daisies! Gorgeous turquoise color with green centers.
Well, I don't know about you, but I really enjoyed looking at these beads. You can see many more beautiful handmade glass beads at Serena's Shop.
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