The Daily Etsian: Etsy Finds

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My Etsy Picks 1.8.10

Labradorite Necklace by ViDaJewelryDesigns

Earlier this week, I asked readers and other creative folks to show me anything they have made this year. I got a lot of great responses! Here are three of my favorites. Be sure to check back on Monday for another challenge and a chance to get more promotion for your shop. Keep those creative juices coming!

Youth No. 5 - 8x10 Print by peterplustom

Beaded Heart Brooch by tractorgirl

Shop Highlight: chantaldefelice

~ at 1:50 PM ~

Chantaldefelice is an Etsy shop with charm and urban elegance. I love the pen-and-ink drawings - especially on the uniquely designed earrings. Chantaldefelice is a varied and unusual shop, definitely worth checking out. Also see their blog here and pictures here.

Birthday Lovelies

~ at 7:00 AM ~

One of the most relaxing things I do each day is concoct posts for this blog. I adore creating themes for each post and sharing beautiful things with you, my dear readers. Today, I am celebrating by sharing some of my favorite Etsy lovelies. Enjoy!

Grammar Love

~ at 7:00 AM ~

I am a self-professed devotee of beautiful language: punctuation, syntax, grammar, and literariness. Combine this with a penchant for typography and design and you will find me trolling Etsy for lovely puntuational items. Here are a few of my favorites:

And if you would like a second (or third or...) dose of grammar loveliness, I highly suggest the following blogs and websites:

GrammarBlog (UK)

Blog of "Unnecessary" Quotes

Apostrophe Abuse

National Punctuation Day

Silhouettes

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White Bird Silhouettes by JinxMurphyDesigns - $6.50

Silhouettes have been popping up all over recently. Here are some of my favorites from both Artfire and Etsy. Some shops even offer custom portraits done from photographs. Be sure to check out these lovely shops.

tulipstokiss at Etsy

Golden Girl Moleskine by cutiepiecompany - $7.75

lepapierstudio at Etsy - Custom portraits

PrettyFaces at Etsy - Custom Portraits

Etsy Shop peppersprouts

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Peppersprouts is a powerhouse of innovative ideas. This Etsy shop produces awesome felt, wood, fabric, and paper beauties. Such talent! Be sure to check out peppersprouts' blog, Upstate Fancy, as well.

The PC Killed the Typewriter Star

~ at 11:12 PM ~

How To Write a Story Necklace by TillyBloom

Clickity clack. The sound of our wireless keyboards or laptop computers fill the air. The whir of processors and fans combine with the cheerful chirrup of the keys to create a symphony of technological wizbangs. The ancestral typewriter is nearly forgotten. Here my tribute, Etsy style, to the not-forgotten typewriter star.

Left: Custom Typewriter Key Ring by 19Moons

Right: Tile Chicago by CircaCeramics

Left: Do Work Gocco Printed Notebook by twoguitars

Right: The Sound of Settling Print by LaLu429

Etsy Finds: Faux Bois Love

~ at 3:31 AM ~

Clockwise from top left: Wallet with Blue Tree by anotherjamiedavis

Silverwood Necklace by enamoured

Black Cherry Forrest Journal by RedOtter

Pick-Up Stick Cat Toy by spellwell

Faux Bois Lumbar Pillow by bonjourteaspoon

Faux Bois Linen Brooch by Smilingfrogs

"Faux bois" is French for "fake wood." Here are some Etsy finds which boast the love of wood without using a splinter of tree.

Etsy Finds: Busy-ness

~ at 4:10 PM ~

Yellow Owl To-Do List by boygirlparty - $8

I apologize for the absence in posts recently. Things have been a bit crazy at my house. My desk is a mess. I have books and papers piled high everywhere. You may experiencing a similar situation. Here are some stylish and awesome ways to begin controlling the busy-ness in your own home. Also be sure to check out the to-do lists downloadable I made. I think to start using them more, myself. :-)

Chalkboard Vinyl Sticker by SpellitOutdesigns - $28

Blue and Green Paisley Altered Wooden Box by ANYcards - $31.50

Welded Address File Box by smeuer8 - $45

Etsy Finds: Vases Full of Flowers

~ at 7:00 AM ~

8x8 White Hydrangeas Print by slcook52 - $20

Our garden is overflowing with an abundance of delicate flowers and yummy veggies. I enjoy putting bouquets all over the house, from little bud vases for posies to large ones for sumptuous bouquets. Here are some true lovelies, vintage and handmade, from Etsy.

Left: Set of Two Vintage Glass Bud Vases by littlebyrdvintage - $10
Right: Fly Me to the Moon by annaspots - $39

Left: Vintage Milk Glass Vase by jwhite2 - $10

Right: Vintage Hobnail Milkglass Ruffled Vase by customeyes - $18

Quilling: The Art of Curling Paper

~ at 9:19 PM ~

Flower of Life Shadow Box by CrazyDaisyStudios

Quilling or paper filigree is an art created by the twirling and curling of slim paper strips. I found a great tutorial by Folding Trees blog. Be sure to also check out these inspiration examples from Etsy. Have a great weekend!

(Left) Quilled Rainbow Earrings by Laurajoygifts
(Right) Crystal Tears- Quilled Earrings by RyansFineDesigns

(Left) Wheat Note Cards by dizzeelizzee
(Right) Two Christmas Ornaments by joanscrafts

(Left) Peach Rose Earrings and Pendant Set by TwirledTreasures
(Right) Quilling Paper Flower Picture by creartiveshop

Etsy Finds: Up, Up, and Away

~ at 8:14 PM ~

Clockwise from top left: Hot Air Balloon Pendant by SteamSociety - $24

Collage (Reserved for BlackRainbow) by jackandcatcurio

Balooga the Balloon (July Sale) by emporium51 -$20

Penny Farthing for Your Thoughts Art Print 8x8 by irenesuchocki - $30

This post is inspired by this song - Hot Air Balloon by Owl City, "We wrote a prelude, To our own fairy tale, And bought a parachute, At a church rummage sale,... o let's spend, The afternoon in a cold hot air balloon, Leave your jacket behind, Lean out and touch the treetops over town..."