Featured Artist - Entyqua

This is a lovely jewellery store stocking both costume and genuine stone/metal jewellery as well as Jewelry boxes, card making and other paper craft items.

The owner is Becki a SAHM of a gorgeous little girl.

She says "For my Jewelry: I use a lot of natural stones and beads for my creations, my favorite being wood and gemstones. I also love to use pearls weather they are freshwater or faux pearls have a very elegant feel to them and always and a touch of class to every piece they are used in! All my jewelry designs are Hand made with care a love. Also you will always find each piece is very unique and will never be recreated. If you need a necklace or bracelet made to a certain size please specify during checkout, if I have the extra materials I can make the changes! I also LOVE to do custom work! I love to share ideas with others to come to a creation that might not be with out two great minds working together!
For the Finished Jewelry Boxes
I LOVE to paint I love to decorate I love to take something ordinary Like a plain unfinished wooden box and make it dazzle. These are one of my favorites of my hobbies. They come to me from a craft store plain dull and wood colored and ends up with color and flair and style I love the transformation!
For the paper crafts
I am a scrapper I will always be a scrapper I have so much scrap I don’t know what to do with it! SO I make cards and other paper related crafts! I wish I had enough time to do this more than I do! "

Come and visit you really wont be disappointed
http://entyqua.etsy.com

Feature Artist - Deabus Amor

This is such a fun shop. You'll love it, you really will.

Sheika Lugtu, is a self-taught dabbler in various mediums. Her ultimate goal is to create pieces of jewellery or art that make you smile every day.

Everything in this shop is handmade by Sheika in a corner of her studio apartment. She does have pets but takes measures to ensure her products are hair, dander and dust-free.

Sheika says "I'm usually friendly (chances increase with presence of chocolate or coffee) and a little too loud, sometimes hyper and mostly crazy.
I don't bite, so don't be scared to say Hi."

Come on check out this cute store
http://deabusamor.etsy.com

Featured Artist - alilsumptinsumptin

Another stunning store, this lady sure does have talent.

She says "Whimsy brings me great joy and touches that little girl within me. Most of my creations reflect this aesthetic and frequently incorporate two things I love and enjoy: flower gardens & dogs. All my pieces are one-of-a-kind, oftentimes containing handcrafted Artisan Lampwork glass beads - wonderful little works of Art in themselves.

All of the Artisan Lampwork beads I use in my pieces have been properly kiln annealed by each respective glass artist to ensure long-lasting durability."

So come one come all check out this beautiful store
http://alilsumptinsumptin.etsy.com

Featured Artist - alilsumptinsumptin

Another stunning store, this lady sure does have talent.

She says "Whimsy brings me great joy and touches that little girl within me. Most of my creations reflect this aesthetic and frequently incorporate two things I love and enjoy: flower gardens & dogs. All my pieces are one-of-a-kind, oftentimes containing handcrafted Artisan Lampwork glass beads - wonderful little works of Art in themselves.

All of the Artisan Lampwork beads I use in my pieces have been properly kiln annealed by each respective glass artist to ensure long-lasting durability."

So come one come all check out this beautiful store
http://alilsumptin.etsy.com

Featured Artist - Studio Marcy

Life is good for Artist Marcy Lamberson and it shows in her work.

She's been "melting" glass for over 8 years and loving every minute of it except for the burns, stepping on shards of glass, and other minor problems. Art truly can be dangerous!!!

She teaches in her studio which is a converted sunroom porch and overlooks her lovely backyard. Lots of birds and wildlife populate it. She enjoys forming sculptural amusing beads, but makes all kinds and enjoy the challenge of special orders.

Take a look at her beautiful work at
http://studiomarcy.etsy.com

Cuddle Baby Boutique

This is just one of the cutest stores I've ever seen.

Specialising in baby to toddler blankets and other items for your little one.

The owner of this delightful store is a stay-at-home mom with two little girls. She grew up in Sandy, Utah.

She says "I stay home with the kids and sew blankets and other items to try and make a little extra money. I just started this business and I hope that it will pick up soon. Besides that, I love being a wife and a mother and wouldn't want life any other way."

Come take a look you're be thrilled that you did
http://cuddlebaby.etsy.com

Featured Artist - Sparkly Strandz

This is a lovely store stocking an eclectic mix of Jewellery, baby items and crocheted goods.

The owner of this store is a full time mum and a part-time occupational therapist. How she manages to look after 2 children and work part-time and still create all these wonderful items I really don't know.

She says "I've had a love for crafts, especially crochet for over 25 years ever since my grandmother taught me at age 5. It was probably the best thing she could have done for my parents because it would keep me busy for hours. During college, I developed a love for beads--not just because they're sparkly, but because beads have such a rich history to them from around the world, and can be made from almost anything imaginable. Also, as an occupational therapist, I am able to use a variety of crafts and activities in my therapy to make it more fun!"

In this store she has combined her love for crochet and beads and has started making jewelry, baby onesies, hats, and all sorts of gift items.

Drop in for a browse you wont be disappointed
http://sparklystrandz.etsy.com
http://sparklystrandz.blogspot.com/

Featured Artist - Tiffany Teske

Tiffany is an extraordinarily talented photographer and this store certainly shows that.

Stocking a variety of photographic products including prints, cards, pendants and many more her skill is shown in every item.

Tiffany says "I have loved photography since I was given a 110 camera at the age of 7, to capture memories on a family trip. I studied ballet, creative writing, and art in high school but did not take photography classes. Instead, I was "the after school photography club" and was taught by a science teacher how to use the darkroom. The chemicals got into my blood, and after roaming the US for 5 years (Arizona, Florida, Connecticut, & New York) I settled in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, population 200, and home to Sugarloaf USA, and decided to go to University for.... nursing? Well, yes, I did start the pre req courses, but fate stepped in, and after one summer colour printing course and some credit mishaps on the school's part, I switched my major to photography. I graduated from the University of Maine at Augusta with both an Associate of Arts in Photography (Magna cum Laude) in 2000 and a Bachelor of Arts Joint BA in Art and Photography (Magna cum Laude) in 2002."

Now living in Banff, Alberta, Canada, with her husband and toddler, Quinlyn, and Tiffancy walks EVERYWHERE!!!

Come on don't delay visit this beautiful shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5291797

Feature Artist - Witty Workshop

This glorious store is owned by Valérie Parizeault. She is a Canadian Illustrator & designer from Montreal. She is also the owner of Rose Flash, Playfully spirited Jewelry (www.roseflash.ca), a graphic designer AND an art teacher. She lives a very busy life!

Inspired by whimsical moments, children’s universes, friendship and mignonneries, She is truly living her dream life as an artist with her husband-cherie by her side and her black cat Tokyo (nicknamed minou) on my keyboard.

She says "I am also
- A Treehugger, a chocolate passionate, a coffee conoisseur (I've work several years as a Prima barista), a French Canadian, a daydreamer, a wannabe yoga wiz (not there yet!), a good cook...

I love: Feist & Coral Egan (singers), reading really late, antiques of all sorts(I collect them), all things graphic design-related, especially typo, shoes, graphic patterns, blogging and taking pictures.

I dislike: the word hate, electronic cords, talking on the phone, the smell of celeri, waiting in line, beer, over talkers and drama queens."

Come visit this shop you really wont be disappointed
http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5216288

Featured Artist - Cryztalvisions

This stunning store and all the glorious items found here are the work of artist Beth Alexander.

Fascinated by crystals and stones for as long as she can remember.

Coming from a long line of artistic souls on her father's side of the family, her great grandmother was a very talented artist who started painting late in life. She left behind some amazing oil paintings that Beth will always treasure. She also painted and fired china. Beth says "she had a fantastic eye for detail and could paint tiny pictures small enough to fit on a thimble. My father was an accomplished, well rounded artist and crafts person and spent many years teaching art in the public school system."

Beth has been creating unique pieces of jewelry for almost 20 years now, and is still excited by the process. Along the way she has also been drawn to studying and practicing various energy healing arts, like Reiki, chakra balancing, Earth based energy medicine, shamanic practices, and Angel Therapy. She has found combining my love of minerals, her artistic eye and skill in jewelry fabrication and design, along with her heightened sensitivity to energies creates a powerful synergy.

Beth says "I delight in creating these pieces! Each one is unique, with its own energy that I feel as I work with the materials. They transport me to a place of deep knowing, relaxation and happiness as I work. My pieces not only look wonderful when worn, but also carry with them the special healing energies of each gemstone or crystal. My work is a constant exploration of the interconnectedness of all life."

So I recommend you visit this store at the first opportunity it really is lovely
http://crystalvisions.etsy.com
http://cryztalvisions.typepad.com/magic_stones_blog/

Featured Artist - Cigar Box Beads

This is a truly unique etsy store. Selling an absolutely stunning array of beaded jewellery this store is sure to have something you like.

Jewellery not your thing then check out the quirky Beaded Pixies, unique and intricately work. You wont be disappointed and they are sure to bring a smile to your face.

The owner of this store is a retired Home Ec teacher, a job she loved and now she is lucky to have found something else she loves.

She says "Beadweaving is my joy, along with knitting, crocheting, sewing AND being with our twin grand daughters. Not at the same time though, they love to 'help'! We do have 'crafting time' every day that I watch them, so I hope I'm instilling the love of creating in them."

Come along and check out this wonderful store
http://www.cigarboxbeads.etsy.com/

Featured Artist - A Pretty Rock

This is a beautiful store, a pretty store. Here metal and stone are matched in perfect harmony.

Yazmin the owner of this shop is both a jewelry designer and a web designer/developer (since 1999.)

She has always been an artsy-crafty person, but the move into jewelry was almost unintentionally. In 2004, she went to the Yellow Daisy Festival for the umpteenth time and found a pair of beautiful hair chopsticks with beaded ends, and wore them for about a month straight.

She spent a lot of time thinking about the chopsticks and how to go about making her own. This led her to local stores, including bead shops...Many stones and wire later and here she and her beautiful store are

Featured Artist - Coconut Palm Designs

This shop sells a beautiful array of signs and Aceos. The signs are made with Belizean hard or soft woods and can be personalized for you.

The ACEOs, done in a variety of mediums and are original art works. Each is signed and dated on the back.

The owner is a Canadian living in Belize, Central America and also a graphic designer. She says "Woodworking and sign design is my newest crafting passion but art has been in my blood since birth.

Sign making has turned into a great outlet for my creative energies and finally I am using my graphic design training for something exciting."

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5128816
http://coconutpalmdesigns.blogspot.com/

Featured Artist - Mommy and Me Boutique

This is a gorgeous store using beautiful fabrics and stocking a diverse range of items, you're sure to find something you 'must' have. Items include aprons, child and baby, blankets, clothing and accessories.

The owner says "I enjoy working with designer fabric and ribbons. My specialty is adult and toddler aprons; fun, funky, traditional, vintage. Other passions involve creating toddler skirts and baby items."

So why not pop along and checkout this beautiful store:
http://www.mommyandmeboutique.etsy.com
http://themommyandmeboutique.blogspot.com/

Featured Artist - Bella Dio

The owner of this sore is SAHM with 3 boys living in Indianapolis (struggle finding time to create and I only have 2 kids!!).
Six years ago she began playing around with beading during a play date with friends. She started out just making jewelry for herself and then giving them as gifts. As more people took interest in her work she started taking it more seriously.
A few years into crafting stringing no longer thrilled her, so she began making beads from polymer clay.
Branching out further she soon added wirework to her designs.

Down a different track she also designs t-shirts from drawings that she has done. Wanting to express her faith she has made designs that have scriptures in them, and are suitable for all age groups.

A stunning shop please drop by and take a look
http://belladio.etsy.cin
http://belladio.blogspot.com/

Feature Artist - elektrajewelry

This is an absolutely gorgeous store, a stunning variety of jewellery items all created by a lady who describes herself as a "sparkle freak".

The store owner, Dina, has a Greek background and has therefore been exposed Greek artisan jewelers from a very young age and her Greek background has influenced her love of 18k and 24k gold and her choice to work with gold vermeil (24k gold layered over sterling silver).

The owner of this store says "I chose the name Elektra for my shop because it means bright and shining. I make one of a kind jewelry pieces to accommodate many different styles and fashion trends. My time and energy is devoted to creating pieces that can be worn and enjoyed for years to come."

To see more of this beautiful jewellery and to find out more about the artist please visit her store at
http://elektrajewelry.etsy.com
http://elektrajewelry.blogspot.com/

Feature Artist - Kalicat

A fellow member of the Art Jewelry Collective, an Etsy Street Team, Kalicat is an absolute inspiration. Her creations scream quality, care and class what more can you want from a piece of Jewelry.

Kalicat has trained in jewellery at Central St Martins and Hatton Gardens, in London. Mom of 2, she says: "I keep sane by painting and illustrating Fashion, jewelry-making and dreaming about all the things I will create in the near future".

Come visit her at
http://kalicat.etsy.com
http://honeyandsweets.blogspot.com/
and also come and visit The Art Jewelry Collective at
http://artjewelrycollective.wordpress.com/

Ally on 67 - P Miller Originals

Now this is another glorious etsy store combining the owners love of painting and jewellery making.

Her artwork includes Originals, Prints and ACEOs so there really is something for every size pocket and her jewellery is simply beautiful and distinctly shows the artists style.

Ally was educated at the Maryland Institute of Art-Summer School, the Howard Community College-Liberal Arts and the Capital College-Computer Engineering

She has had Gallery Shows at Chesapeake Gallery, DMG Artwork- Annapolis and has received the Artist of the Year award (Arts and Entertainment)- H.H.S. 1985, 2nd Place: African Americans in Science and Technology Poster Contest 1985 and an Honorable Mention- H.H.S. 1984



From the Artist "These are just a few words that I like to live by. I feel that creating art is a way of sharing your soul with others. As you will see in my artwork: sometimes I am very flamboyant and always colorful, sometimes confidant and peaceful, other times angry or chaotic. I think all of my emotions; passions come out in my works. Sometimes I layer it on thick (paint and words) and other times I flirt with the canvas with light feathery strokes. My art reflects my beliefs in love, warmth, generosity, loyalty, and honesty. I’m inspired by science, fantasy, martial arts, architecture, and nature (especially water)."

So come along and visit
http://allyon67.etsy.com
http://allyon67.blogspot.com

Quirky'n'Berkeley

Here is a gorgeous store, I don't mind admitting that I have a passion for stationery and cards. I am inclined to buy cards for no reason other than that I love them then they sit in a drawer waiting to be rediscovered. Maybe I should start using some..

This store is pure temptation, the owner is a writer who worked with computer-based graphic design at newspapers for years. She loves papercrafts, and the process of making things by hand -- no computer and started making cards for friends several years ago, and in December, 2004, idle words became action when she sold holiday cards to the florist down the street.

Almost all of her cards are one of a kind. To see custom samples, visit her picturetrail site.

Her style is eclectic and she loves to experiment so is always coming up with some new and unique. Don't wait come and visit this glorious shop

http://quirkynberkeley.etsy.com
http://quirkynberkeley.blogspot.com/

BerryBeads - Featured Artist

This wonderful store represents the stunning work of Rosi from Long Island NY.

As a child Rosit says that she was encouraged to make gifts and things by hand whether it was crochet, embroidery, drawing, what have you.

She loves to make beautiful things and if they can have a practical application all the better. Her interest are many and making jewelry is a new passion as an outlet for her creativity.

Her other hobbies include drawing, digital art, photography to name a few.