Pretty Byrd Designs – Featured Shop!

Just in time for holiday shopping; this week’s featured shop is PrettyByrdDesigns!

PrettyByrdDesigns is overflowing with original paper creations!  You can find a beautiful card or small gift for any occasion.

PrettyByrdDesigns is owned and operated in Ohio by Beth Byrd.  Beth is an amazing artist whose creativity shines through in every item she handcrafts.  She is particularly drawn to flowers, nature, and botanical themes.  Her love of the past is often seen in her work, which tends to express a vintage style.

Beth’s shop is filled with greeting cards, decorative boxes, journals, mixed media art, and other original paper craft items. She is wonderful at working with her customers to fashion special, one-of-a-kind creations.

Beth is a proud member of the design team for Ewe-N-Me Printables, as well as a crew member for Canvas Corp Brands/7 Gypsies. Additionally, her cards have been featured in “Take Ten” (Spring 2015) and “The Stampers’ Sampler” (Spring 2014 and 2015). You can stay up-to-date with Beth and all of her amazing goodies by following her blog.

Custom orders are always welcome. So, take a look at PrettyByrdDesigns today, find gorgeous works of art at amazing prices, and feel free to message Beth for all your custom needs!  www.prettybyrddesigns.com

 

Written by: AmyWonderland

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Little Neva’s Bakery feature: Sweets for your sweet!

This week’s featured shop is Little Neva’s Bakery!

Written by Amy Wonderland

http://www.LittleNevasBakery.etsy.com

 

Need something sweet and lovely for your lovely sweetie? Little Neva’s Bakery is the place for you! Be sure to place your Valentine’s Day orders by February 11th.

Little Neva’s Bakery is owned and operated by Wendy. She has dabbled in art, crafts, and cookie doughs most of her life. She comes from a family of bakers who strive to create satisfying memories with their sweet delights made with love. After years of baking in restaurants and shops, Wendy decided to bring her bakery to the web. She now creates, bakes, and packages all her cookies and other items in her Virginia State Inspected facility, then ships them off to her customers all over the country.

This shop provides a variety of delectable treats, made without artificial ingredients or preservatives, including; cakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, buns, Danish pastries, granola, care packages, and assortments. You can also place custom orders through Little Neva’s Bakery. Wendy relishes the challenge of making her products even tastier and is open to customer suggestions. Her cookies make wonderful additions to weddings, celebrations, parties, gifts, and unexpected treats for anyone. She says, “Life is unpredictable. Eat cookies whenever possible!”

Stop by Little Neva’s Bakery today, bask in the glory of sugary goodness, and be sure to place you Valentine’s Day orders by February 11th! http://www.littlenevasbakery.etsy.com

Alchemy Home Decor – Shop Feature!

This week’s featured shop is Alchemy Home Decor!

Written by Amy Wonderland

http://www.AlchemyHomeDecor.etsy.com

 

This shop is filled to the brim with one-of-a-kind items for the home. Everything you’ll find in this shop is simply beautiful.

AlchemyHomeDecor is owned and operated in Virginia by Sheila. She started drawing at a very young age; the creative process has always been something that motivates and soothes her. She is currently a full time middle school teacher, but still finds time to run TWO etsy shops: AlchemyHomeDecor and FurnitureAlchemy. She spends her evenings and weekends fulfilling her need to create. She enjoys flea market hunting, sewing, and painting in her spare time.

This shop carries a wide selection of home decor, including; pillows, mugs, glasses, plates, canisters, tea towels, wooden signs, picture hangers, scarves, totes, necklaces, laptop sleeves, downloadable art, and Christmas decor. Handmade and hand painted; AlchemyHomeDecor is inspired by vintage, rustic tones with a modern twist; creating one-of-a-kind accents for the home.

Stop by AlchemyHomeDecor today, browse their beautiful items, and stock up on amazing home decor for yourself and your loved ones! http://www.alchemyhomedecor.etsy.com

Sweetiepips Shop Feature

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, our featured shop is Sweetiepips!

Written by Amy Wonderland

http://www.Sweetiepips.etsy.com

This shop offers a large assortment of unique and gorgeous jewelry and knitwear. Every item listed is handmade and ready to ship.

Sweetiepips is owned and operated by Katrien. Her shop is located by the sea in Brighton, England. She loves to learn and experiment, is addicted to crafting and creating things, adores poetry, listens to punk and folk music, and loves books. She takes inspiration from the past and present; vintage and contemporary fashions and styles. She approaches each of her creations with eagerness, excitement, and whimsy. Her passion for her craft is plainly shown in each piece she creates.

This shop offers an array of fingerless gloves, cowl scarves, hats, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, rings, earrings, pin brooches, lapel pins, keychains, and some destash supplies. Along with all of the things listed, Katrien is always happy to discuss custom orders and alterations. All of her creations are affordable and simply breathtaking.

Stop by Sweetiepips today, check out the stunning selection, and stock up on gorgeous gifts for yourself and your loved ones! Be sure to place your Valentine’s Day orders soon! http://www.sweetiepips.etsy.com

Featured Shop: January 12, 2015

This week’s featured shop is Sursy Shop!

Written by Amy Wonderland

http://www.SursyShop.etsy.com

 

This shop has a huge assortment of carefully crafted items at affordable prices. It is full of lovely handmade pieces designed to brighten someone’s day.

SursyShop is family-owned and operated by; Robin (maker/designer), Carl (design consultant), and Alaina (color consultant). Robin has always loved crafting and has dabbled in a multitude of mediums. She says, “I love the challenge of trying to bridge the gap between my mind’s eye and my hand’s capabilities. The thrill of getting it right is like none other.” Her experience and love of her craft can be seen in every piece she creates.

“Sursy” is a Southern term for an unexpected gift or token of affection; which relates perfectly to the nature of the items provided in this shop. You can find a very large assortment of hand-embroidered doilies, candle mats, organizers, headbands, pins, decorations, ornaments, and even some gift sets. They use a myriad of colors and fabrics, so you can find something for everyone.

Stop by SursyShop today, browse their huge selection, and stock up on gifts to share with your loved ones year-round! http://www.sursyshop.etsy.com

Featured Shop: January 4, 2015

This week’s featured shop is TAJhandmade!

Written by Amy Wonderland

In this shop you will find incredibly original crochet designs. Every item is creative and inspired.

TAJ Handmade is owned and operated by Teresa. She learned to crochet at a very young age, and was eventually encouraged by friends and family to open her shop. She works with both natural and synthetic fiber yarns, and loves the hunt for the perfect yarn for a given project.

In this shop you can find scarves, hats, shawls, gloves, and amigurumi. Along with all of the posted items, you can also request a custom order. Teresa has worked on a large variety of custom work, some of which have been her favorite projects to create. She says, “There is nothing more satisfying than creating a work of art that the recipient absolutely loves.” Her craftsmanship clearly shows her passion.

Stop by TAJ Handmade today, browse the amazing inventory, and consider contacting Teresa to make a custom order just for you! Keep checking back in on this shop, as she has plans to expand her shop to include clothing for children and babies in the near future! http://www.tajhandmade.etsy.com

Featured Shop: December 28, 2014

This week’s featured shop is Photo Idea!

Written by Amy Wonderland

http://www.PhotoIdea.etsy.com

This shop offers beautiful fine art photography. You can get completely caught up in every astounding image they offer.

Photo Idea is owned and operated in Italy by Luca and Claudia. Their shop was born from their shared passion for photography. After decorating their own home with their beautiful images, they realized they wanted their pictures to also decorate other people’s homes. Luca finds that the most interesting thing about photography is the ability to capture an emotion, something that only his eye has seen, and to be able to communicate it to others.

In this shop you can find several durable prints for decorating any room in your house. The owners walk around, photograph things that inspire them, develop their images in their digital dark room, then share them with the world.

Stop by Photo Idea today, take a look through their lovely selection, and stock up on high-quality fine art photography for your home or to gift to someone you love! http://www.photoidea.etsy.com

Featured Shop

This week’s featured shop is Trapped in Time Designs!

Written by Amy Wonderland

http://www.trappedintimedesigns.etsy.com

This shop is packed with incredibly breathtaking apparel. Each item is extraordinary in its own unique way.

Trapped in Time Designs is owned and operated by Mairi. Her shop name stems from her love of all things vintage, retro and old. She has a natural talent and deep love for fashion, sewing, and costume design. You can see the passion and attention to detail in every piece that fills her shop. She creates her lovely apparel on vintage sewing machines in her home studio.

This shop offers stunning costume and fashion apparel to fit most any occasion. You can find corsets, bustiers, skirts, peplums, bustles, shirts, dresses, tunics, leggings, pants, hand knits, accessories, and full costumes. Along with everything you’ll see in her shop, Mairi also takes custom orders.

Stop by Trapped in Time Designs today, get swept up in a world of pure gorgeousness, and update your wardrobe today! http://www.trappedintimedesigns.etsy.com

Featured Shop

This week’s featured shop is Under the Kentucky Sun!

Written by Amy Wonderland

http://www.UnderTheKentuckySun.etsy.com

This shop offers uniquely gorgeous wreaths, antique wood easels, signs, and centerpieces. Every item is positively dazzling.

Under the Kentucky Sun is run by a very creative duo: Stacy and Chris. Stacy specializes in one-of-a-kind decorative pieces, and Chris constructs stunning woodwork. Their creations are sure to bring a smile to your face, they make wonderful gifts and can be used in countless ways.

If you’re looking for a unique gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself, this is the shop for you. Whether you need a decorative piece for a special occasion or year round, you can find it here. Along with the large array of items on their site, they can also work with you to create custom orders.

Stop by Under the Kentucky Sun today, browse their huge selection, and stock up gorgeous handmade decor! http://www.underthekentuckysun.etsy.com

Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Looking for unique stocking stuffers? These items from the Afternoon Tea group would all make fabulous little gifts for your loved ones!

1. From PrettyByrdDesigns – Christmas Mini Journals. Keep organized this holiday season with this delightful mini journal! The small size makes it easy to carry in your bag or purse. $3.25 each

2. From FrostedSoSweet – Pink and Red Striped Bead Earrings. Cute striped pink bead dangle earrings that would make a great gift for a girl with a love of cute and colorful jewelry! $6.50

3. From EarthChildArt – Red Flower Ring. This red flower ring is so cute and funky! It is a repurposed piece of jewelry that would make a very fun gift. $20.00

4. From Studio3B – Owl Pendant Necklace. This cute little Owl Necklace is made using a gorgeous antiqued silver tone owl pendant that has black and purple rhinestone inlays. The owl is hanging from a gorgeous antique silver loop which hangs on a pretty silver plated Figaro chain finished with an antiqued silver silver loop toggle clasp. $15.00

5. From FairybyFoxie – Delicate Butterfly Black Lace Choker. This romantic lace choker is simple yet sophisticated, which combines the elegance of French lace with a beautiful butterfly crystal pendant, adorned with three faceted beads and chain. $9.50

6. From SAjolie – Black and Silver Cameo Bookmark. This is such a beautiful, detailed bookmark. I just love the soft romantic color and the feminine beauty of this design, which has a Victorian feel! $15.00

7. From AmyWonderland – Black and Blue Rhinestone Hair Bows. One pair of lovely leopard print hair bows in alligator clips. These beauties make great gifts! They are the perfect addition to a cute hairstyle. $9.00

8. From Fawa1 – Peacock Brooch. This hand-painted peacock brooch is so lovely and unique. It comes in its own handmade envelope, making it perfect for gift giving. $11.28

9. From CalicoJunoJewelry – Hammered Double Hoops With Turquoise. Available in 14k gold and sterling silver, these beautiful earrings can be worn with just about anything! $114.00

This post was written by Amy Wonderland