Last Wednesday, we had some fabulous treasuries. Team, give yourselves pats on the back for clicking, commenting, sharing, and promoting!
Whose treasury will win? It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
Our four finalists this week are:
Flower Flavor (125 views)
Scent of the Sea (81 views)
Looking forward to an autumn walk In the woods (70 views)
A Summers Breeze (48 views)
Friday, July 29, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
It's Wednesday, Get Your Treasury On!
It's Wednesday! Time for another round of Treasury Challenge. Anyone can play! Challenges last 24 hrs. This week we'll all include FrivolTees' item, Sculpted Dahlia Earrings.
The theme this week is up to you!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
The theme this week is up to you!Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Let's All Congratulate FrivolTees This Week's Challenge Winner!
This weeks winner is FrivolTees. A big well done and a wonderful Treasury.
This isn't the first time FrivolTees has won the TTC... so this week we will feature an item from FrivolTees shop... which will mean you all have the opportunity to come up with your own theme this week......
The item that we will feature is a wonderful pair of earrings
url for the earrings is http://www.etsy.com/listing/75377482/sculpted-dahlia-earrings-antique-copper
Have fun this week with your theme ... be creative
This isn't the first time FrivolTees has won the TTC... so this week we will feature an item from FrivolTees shop... which will mean you all have the opportunity to come up with your own theme this week......
The item that we will feature is a wonderful pair of earrings
url for the earrings is http://www.etsy.com/listing/75377482/sculpted-dahlia-earrings-antique-copper
Have fun this week with your theme ... be creative
Friday, July 15, 2011
It's Friday, Get Your Vote On!!!
Team, your 'Christmas in July' treasuries were FANTASTIC! Some amazing, fun entries!
Give yourselves pats on the back for playing, clicking, commenting, & supporting the treasury challenge!
Whose treasury fills you with cheer? It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
Our four finalists this week are:
Under the Mistletoe in July (96 views)
Meleke Liki Maka (82 views)
Dreaming of a Red Christmas IN JULY! (76 views)
CAPTIVA undiscovered (67 views)
Give yourselves pats on the back for playing, clicking, commenting, & supporting the treasury challenge!
Whose treasury fills you with cheer? It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
Our four finalists this week are:
Under the Mistletoe in July (96 views)
Meleke Liki Maka (82 views)
Dreaming of a Red Christmas IN JULY! (76 views)
CAPTIVA undiscovered (67 views)
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
It's Wednesday! Get Your Treasury On!
It's Wednesday! Time for another round of Treasury Challenge. Anyone can play! Challenges last 24 hrs. This week's theme is 'Christmas in July'. Remember, be creative with the theme it can mean anything to you!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Let's All Congratulate AdorningAglaea This Week's Challenge Winner!
This weeks Treasuries where out standing as per usual.
This weeks winning Treasury Old, New, Peachy & Blue was the one you voted for which makes this weeks winner AdorningAglaea
This weeks winning Treasury Old, New, Peachy & Blue was the one you voted for which makes this weeks winner AdorningAglaea
How did you get started creating
**** I'm a high school art teacher, so after a conversation with my students about all of their preparations for prom, I worked up some sample designs and they gave me feedback about the designs I created.
I really wish I came up with these a year earlier so I could have made them for my mother and mother-in-law for my wedding. My mother-in-law did have the opportunity to wear the classic corsage at my brother-in-law's wedding, which she was thrilled about, but I would have loved to have given them these for my wedding!
What are your favorite materials to work with?
***My designs for Adorning Aglaea typically have limited materials to choose from, but I really love finding pieces with unique shapes, love the pale pink peacocks that I worked into the Elegant Corsage Design and the turquoise dragonfly I worked into the vibrant design.
At my day job.. I have the opportunity to work in a number of mediums so I'm currently working on a watercolor painting and I also have a photography shop on Etsy called Oh Snap Art.
What is your personal style?
*** I love things that are bold, eccentric and unusual with a bit of humor worked in! I love deep colors especially purple and orange together. I can not bring myself to paint the walls in my house white, or close to white colors. When I make treasuries on Etsy, I love to look for things that have quirky designs, like a mix tape clutch that put in a treasury called A Very Merry Fresh Prince Summertime. (I live and grew up in Philadelphia, and this was a homage to the summers of my youth)
What inspires you?
** I think sometimes inspiration can come from meaningful experiences like playing as a child in my grandfather's rose garden or it can be found in something simple like a cool piece of fabric.
What are your plans for the future?
*** I honestly appreciate feedback because I want to ultimately design a product that is everything that my customers are looking for. I've had a number of friends give me suggestions, so I hope to take those and continue to explore variations and adaptations.
I'm currently working on a set of 3 pin styled corsages for a wedding that incorporate interesting feather combinations, which I think is going to be beautiful for the fall. I'm also working on another pin corsage designed around a birthstone color, from a husband for an expecting mother. I thought that was a great gift idea.
Is there anything about your life outside of Etsy you'd like our blog followers to know?
***Like I said earlier, I'm a high school art teacher and I think the etsy community is a great forum for promoting, endorsing, supporting the arts. I hope that those of us who support the creative spirit continue to demand that education be more than just a multiple choice test. It's been scary to see the arts and other contents that demand higher order thinking skills are extracted from education and then we wonder why our kids aren't competitive with other nations.
Please feel free to include anything else you think is interesting/important to know about you, your creations, & your shop.
**** I'm currently offering a 25% off sale. Enter THANKS4THELOVE to receive the discount. If you add my shop to your favorites, you will be able to receive additional sale codes in the future.
FYI about the name: Aglaea was one of the three Greek graces (or charis). She was the grace of splendor, beauty and adornment, so I thought she was a fitting muse for my shop's name.
Lastly, everything I make is one of a kind, and designed around my customers needs, so if anyone were to have questions or inquiries, please feel free to convo me.
Thanks for taking the time to read about my shop!
Andrea
So will an awesome offer like that how can you not go and visit AdorningAglaea
This weeks Challenge will take place On Wednesday and the theme this week is Christmas in July ... remember this can mean anything to you so get creative and lets produce some awesome Treasuries.....
if you want to know all about Christmas in July go visit Etsy HERE
Friday, July 8, 2011
It's Friday, Get Your Vote On!
Well, if you had time to play with us this week, you're in luck! We only had 4 entries this week, so the 4 lovely entries are ALL finalists!
It's going to be a tough vote, these 4 treasuries are all STUNNING!
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
Our four finalists this week are:
Sentimental Dreaming (95 views)
Old, New, Peachy & Blue (63 views)
Peachy Keen (46 views)
Nature in the City (35 views)
It's going to be a tough vote, these 4 treasuries are all STUNNING!
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
Our four finalists this week are:
Sentimental Dreaming (95 views)
Old, New, Peachy & Blue (63 views)
Peachy Keen (46 views)
Nature in the City (35 views)
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
It's Wednesday, Get Your Treasury On!
It's Wednesday! Time for another round of Treasury Challenge. Anyone can play! Challenges last 24 hrs. This week we'll all include KhanCreations' item, Peaches n' Cream Floral Necklace.
The theme this week is up to you!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
The theme this week is up to you!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Let's All Congratulate KhanCreations This Week's Challenge Winner!
So you voted and Khancreations is the clear winner with the treasury Rosemary Mint and Cherry Vanilla
This week we will feature KhanCreations in our treasury's .... and the piece she has chosen to be featured is
The theme is up to you ...... the rules will be up in a few hours .....
This week we will feature KhanCreations in our treasury's .... and the piece she has chosen to be featured is
Friday, July 1, 2011
It's Friday, Get Your Vote On!
First, let me say a quick very happy Canada day & Fourth of July for this long weekend (and it's a beautiful sunny day in my neck of the woods). What better way to celebrate 'Easy Living' this week than going to the beach? That's my plans for my day off today, hope you have something fun planned for the weekend too!
I'm inspired to relax, take it all in, and smile because of the fabulous treasuries this week!
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Follow Your Bliss (140 views)
Rosemary Mint and Cherry Vanilla (101 views)
Summertime---"Chillin' (91 views)
I like laying in a hammock (73 views)
I'm inspired to relax, take it all in, and smile because of the fabulous treasuries this week!
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Follow Your Bliss (140 views)
Rosemary Mint and Cherry Vanilla (101 views)
Summertime---"Chillin' (91 views)
I like laying in a hammock (73 views)
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
It's Wednesday, Get Your Treasury On!
It's Wednesday! Time for another round of Treasury Challenge. Anyone can play! Challenges last 24 hrs. This week's theme is 'Easy Living'. Remember, be creative with the theme it can mean anything to you!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Let's All Congratulate Snucky, This Week's Challenge Winner!
This weeks Treasuries where out standing as per usual.
This weeks winning Treasury White Light and Flowers was the one you voted for which makes this weeks winner Snucky
We asked Snucky about her self and her shop along with some other questions ...here is what she had to say.
I've always been pretty creative, I remember forcing myself to eat about 50 Kit Kats when I was a child in order to make a giant silver cardboard robot because I didn't know that foil could be bought in rolls. The robot had a door in its chest in which I'd made a scrolling 'television' screen out of a roll of paper and two tubes - an ingenious feat I don't think I've matched again yet.
Since then I studied art at school and after a few years of having no clue where I was headed (including working in a card shop, a call center and selling wills, bleurgh?) I ended up on an Illustration degree which I love, and about a month ago I began selling on Etsy (or perhaps, 'set up my Etsy shop' would be more accurate, as I haven't sold a thing yet).
My favorite materials to use are definitely gouache paints, because I love how bright and opaque they are, etch printing, because of its lovely wispy texture, and I have just started using felt to make 3D toys because it turns out I like to sew too.
I think my personal style revolves around things which make me happy when I make them; I'm quite a fan of big-eye art, bright colors and tangible little things which can grow to have sentimental value - like the toys I'm making now. I like things which I can get my hands involved with because it makes me feel like I've been able to put my stamp on what I'm making.
I get a lot of inspiration from fairy tales and the fantastical worlds they create. I think there is a saying that "reality is never as good as fantasy"; that may not actually be true, but fantasy is pretty blooming good in my opinion. I've had a very vivid imagination since childhood, which came in handy when playing 'maid and princess' with my sister when we were young (my imagination made sure I was a very convincing princess you see).
Now that I'm older, my imagination makes sure I have enough new ideas to keep on with what I love (although, like everyone else I do occasionally have very frustrating moments of having zilch ideas or motivation).
What are my plans for the future? Ooh I have no idea (see, it's one of those moments). I know what I'd love to do; I'd love to make a full time living from making wonderful art I enjoy and selling it on Etsy, but whether or not that will happen, only time will tell.
Aside from Etsy, my life is full up with animals and books. I live in a little rented house with my partner, Chris, who is studying to be an architect, our three dogs, Toby, Jack and Daisy, and two tortoises, Matilda and Ingrid. And we have four very full bookshelves, three of which belong to me :)
I love to write and have a blog which I update a lot. I would really love it if anyone would like to follow it. You can find it at; www.etsysnucky.blogspot.com/.
And that's pretty much me. x
Snucky;s Etsy shop can be found here go pay her a visit and spread the love
This week's theme is 'Easy Living'. Remember this can mean anything to you ...get creative and have fun...
Come back tomorrow to read the rules and link up
This weeks winning Treasury White Light and Flowers was the one you voted for which makes this weeks winner Snucky
We asked Snucky about her self and her shop along with some other questions ...here is what she had to say.
8 x 10 Print Wizard of Oz Tin Man Fairytale Painting
I've always been pretty creative, I remember forcing myself to eat about 50 Kit Kats when I was a child in order to make a giant silver cardboard robot because I didn't know that foil could be bought in rolls. The robot had a door in its chest in which I'd made a scrolling 'television' screen out of a roll of paper and two tubes - an ingenious feat I don't think I've matched again yet.
Since then I studied art at school and after a few years of having no clue where I was headed (including working in a card shop, a call center and selling wills, bleurgh?) I ended up on an Illustration degree which I love, and about a month ago I began selling on Etsy (or perhaps, 'set up my Etsy shop' would be more accurate, as I haven't sold a thing yet).
My favorite materials to use are definitely gouache paints, because I love how bright and opaque they are, etch printing, because of its lovely wispy texture, and I have just started using felt to make 3D toys because it turns out I like to sew too.
I think my personal style revolves around things which make me happy when I make them; I'm quite a fan of big-eye art, bright colors and tangible little things which can grow to have sentimental value - like the toys I'm making now. I like things which I can get my hands involved with because it makes me feel like I've been able to put my stamp on what I'm making.
I get a lot of inspiration from fairy tales and the fantastical worlds they create. I think there is a saying that "reality is never as good as fantasy"; that may not actually be true, but fantasy is pretty blooming good in my opinion. I've had a very vivid imagination since childhood, which came in handy when playing 'maid and princess' with my sister when we were young (my imagination made sure I was a very convincing princess you see).
Now that I'm older, my imagination makes sure I have enough new ideas to keep on with what I love (although, like everyone else I do occasionally have very frustrating moments of having zilch ideas or motivation).
What are my plans for the future? Ooh I have no idea (see, it's one of those moments). I know what I'd love to do; I'd love to make a full time living from making wonderful art I enjoy and selling it on Etsy, but whether or not that will happen, only time will tell.
Aside from Etsy, my life is full up with animals and books. I live in a little rented house with my partner, Chris, who is studying to be an architect, our three dogs, Toby, Jack and Daisy, and two tortoises, Matilda and Ingrid. And we have four very full bookshelves, three of which belong to me :)
I love to write and have a blog which I update a lot. I would really love it if anyone would like to follow it. You can find it at; www.etsysnucky.blogspot.com/.
And that's pretty much me. x
Snucky;s Etsy shop can be found here go pay her a visit and spread the love
This week's theme is 'Easy Living'. Remember this can mean anything to you ...get creative and have fun...
Come back tomorrow to read the rules and link up
Saturday, June 25, 2011
It's Saturday, Get Your Vote ON!
All I can say is WOW! This week's treasuries rocked!
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Treats for the Lonely and notsoLonely! (172 views)
Green is the Colour. Creativity is the Game. (121 views)
White Light and Flowers (112 views)
Shades of Summer (87 views)
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Treats for the Lonely and notsoLonely! (172 views)
Green is the Colour. Creativity is the Game. (121 views)
White Light and Flowers (112 views)
Shades of Summer (87 views)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
It's Wednesday, Get Your Treasury ON!
It's Wednesday! Time for another round of Treasury Challenge. Anyone can play! Challenges last 24 hrs. This week we'll all include nobakecakes' item, Towel Cake- Purple and Green. The theme this week is up to you!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Let's All Congratulate nobakecakes, This Week's Challenge Winner!
You voted, and No Bake Cakes' fun treasury, Road Trip is the winner! To reward Mona, shop owner of No Bake Cakes, we will all feature her item, Towel Cake--Purple and Green. The theme this week is up to you!
Check back Wednesday for rules & to post your link. Next week the winner could be you!
Check back Wednesday for rules & to post your link. Next week the winner could be you!
Friday, June 17, 2011
It's Friday, Get Your Vote On!
Last week, your treasuries were all tropical delights. But voting for a winner will be no vacation! It'll be tough to choose between these stunning treasuries!
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Road Trip (117 views)
VACATION--fiesta! siesta! beach! shop! (107 views)
African Safari - My Dream Vacation (93 views)
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside! (83 views)
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Road Trip (117 views)
VACATION--fiesta! siesta! beach! shop! (107 views)
African Safari - My Dream Vacation (93 views)
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside! (83 views)
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
It's Wednesday, Get Your Treasury ON!
It's Wednesday! Time for another round of Treasury Challenge. Anyone can play! Challenges last 24 hrs. This week's theme is 'I need a vacation!'. Remember, be creative with the theme it can mean anything to you!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Let's all congratulate Hundchen, this week's winner!
You voted, and you decided that Hundchen's heavenly treasury Our Father is this week's winner!
I asked Natalie, shop owner of Hundchen, to tell me more about herself and her Etsy shop.
'I started creating very recently, but I think it runs in my blood. My mom owns her own jewelry shop, [which] is the reason I got into Etsy... I decided to gear my craft towards dogs because I've always felt a strong connection and love for our four-legged friends.'
'I love being able to give back to animals in need by selling something that I enjoy making!' At Hundchen, 25% of each sale (including shipping) is donated to the Humane Society of Utah, a local no-kill shelter. And, until the end of June, an additional 25% will be donated to Etsian, ClaudiaBruno's animal rescue Calliope Rescue in Boston, MA.
'I wanted to make items that would fit any occasion and anyone's personal style. I lived in Hollywood for a while and always saw people and their dogs dress[ed] alike, going out in style. I wanted to make that option available for people without [having to spend] an arm and a leg at a Hollywood dog boutique.'
'My favorite things to work with are dog booties! I love being able to make something unique that you can't buy anywhere [else]. I start[ed] with a base pair of booties and [have] grow from there. I've recently started branching out into hats and accessories as well.'
'It's hard to categorize my work with just one genre. One day I'll be making cutsie pink dog shirts and the next day I'll make a steampunk top hat! I absolutely love doing custom work for people, so if you have any ideas in mind, let me know!'
'In the future I hope to be able to expand my inventory. I am trying to branch out into areas that are neglected and help cater to every need and desire.'
Check out Natalie's creations for your fashionable furry friends at her Etsy shop Hundchen, and help support some good causes too!
Want to be featured next week? Then make sure you play with us on Wednesday when the treasury theme will be I need a vacation! Anyone can play & get creative with the theme, it can mean anything to you! Just remember to wait till Wednesday to make your treasury so it'll count!
Friday, June 3, 2011
It's Friday, Get Your Vote ON!
Team, you rocked this week's treasury challenge with some fabulous creative takes on the 'Whoa, Daddy' theme.
Who do you think is the big daddy of treasury making? It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Our Father (164 views)
Whoa Daddy - A Diverse and Fabulous Gift Guide (101 views)
Father for the Ages (80 views)
Daddy Fell Into The Pond! (62 views)
Who do you think is the big daddy of treasury making? It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Our Father (164 views)
Whoa Daddy - A Diverse and Fabulous Gift Guide (101 views)
Father for the Ages (80 views)
Daddy Fell Into The Pond! (62 views)
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
It's Wednesday, Get Your Treasury On!
It's Wednesday! Time for another round of Treasury Challenge. Anyone can play! Challenges last 24 hrs. This week's theme is 'Whoa, Daddy'. Remember, be creative with the theme it can mean anything to you!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Let's Congratulate HelmerJewelry, this week's winner!
You voted, and this week you were dazzled by Helmer Jewelry's Silver & Black treasury!
I asked Becky Helmer, shop owner of Helmers Jewelry to tell me more about herself and her etsy shop.
Unlike many Etsyers, Becky was not born crafty. 'My day job is a research scientist. I study a protein that may be involved in fertility and colon cancer. I am married and have 4 cats and a dog. My husband acts with the local community theatre and I run the Box Office. Until I started creating jewelry, I thought he was the only artistic one [in the family].'
'I came across a tutorial on how to make a simple pair of earrings. I had never...tried to create anything before, so one night while my husband was at rehearsal I decided to give it a try. I fell in love with making earrings and my husband encouraged me to sell them. Around that time I discovered Etsy but it wasn't until January of this year that I really did anything with my shop.'
'I make beaded jewelry and mostly use lucite flower beads, different shaped magnesite beads, and Kenyan/African beads that I got when I went to Kenya last Christmas...[I started] with simple earrings [and] have expanded to making necklaces, bracelets, and mostly recently rings.'
'I am inspired by nature and the things around me. I love going to the local bead store and looking at all the shapes, sizes, and colors of beads. Something always catches my eye, then I search for what else will work with it to make a complete piece of jewelry.'
Becky describes her personal style as casual, but she loves brightly coloured jewelry. 'I tend to plan what I wear around a piece of my beaded jewelry.'
In addition to Etsy, Becky sells her jewelry at a local art market.
'I plan to continue to work at promoting and improving my Etsy shop... I am always trying to think of better ways to display my jewelry.'
You can check out Becky's beaded creations at her Etsy shop.
Want to be featured next week? Make sure you play with us on Wednesday when the theme will be 'Whoa, Daddy'. The theme can mean anything to you, so be creative and have fun!
Friday, May 27, 2011
It's Friday, Get Your Vote ON!
We had some simply stunning treasuries this week team! You should be proud!
Who will be crowned champion this week? It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Happy Father's Day "U ROCK"! (97 views)
C'est la mer (94 views)
Work, Rest and Play (67 views)
Silver & Black (67 views)
Who will be crowned champion this week? It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Happy Father's Day "U ROCK"! (97 views)
C'est la mer (94 views)
Work, Rest and Play (67 views)
Silver & Black (67 views)
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
It's Wednesday, Get Your Treasury On!
It's Wednesday! Time for another round of Treasury Challenge. Anyone can play! Challenges last 24 hrs. This week's the theme is totally up to you, but you must include this weeks winner's item in your treasury. Remember, to be creative with your theme.
Here is a link to the item you must include
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Here is a link to the item you must include
Towel Cake -- Golf
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Let's Congratulate nobakecakes, this week's winner!
You voted, and this week you decided that No Bake Cakes' treasury, Up! soared the highest. To reward Mona, shop owner of No Bake Cakes, we will all feature her item, the Golf Towel Cake. The theme this week is up to you!
Check back Wednesday for rules & to post your link. Next week the winner could be you!
Check back Wednesday for rules & to post your link. Next week the winner could be you!
Friday, May 20, 2011
It's Friday, Get Your Vote On!
Your treasuries soared this week for the 'Paper Planes' treasury challenge! Team, you rock!
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
wings to fly high! (99 views)
Freedom (95 views)
Fly Me Away (94 views)
Up! (83 views)
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
wings to fly high! (99 views)
Freedom (95 views)
Fly Me Away (94 views)
Up! (83 views)
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
It's Wednesday, Get Your Treasury On!
It's Wednesday! Time for another round of Treasury Challenge. Anyone can play! Challenges last 24 hrs. This week's theme is 'Paper Planes'. Remember, be creative with the theme it can mean anything to you!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Let's All Congratulate CarlasCreativeCorner, this week's winner!
You voted...and this week, you decided that you loved being Outside in the Garden. So let's congratulate Carla of Carla's Creative Corner, this week's treasury challenge winner.
I asked Carla to tell me a bit about herself and her Etsy shop.
'I've been doing art work for nearly as long as I can remember. My mother use to draw pictures for [my siblings and I] (I have four brothers and sisters) and I think that was an inspiration to me. I began drawing profile portraits of lovely ladies for my classmates in the first grade. Using a first grader's favorite medium, crayons, they were very colourful. The kids would put [in] their orders for blonds, brunettes or redheads!'
Nowadays, Carla's medium of choice is watercolour, though she does experiment with coloured pencils. 'I take my camera with me everywhere to capture subjects for painting. Living in California, I am surrounded by beauty. One of the prints featured in my shop is of Burney Falls, a lovely place to visit and find inspiration.'
'I'm kind of casual country...But you know what they say, "Creative minds are rarely tidy", so I guess you'd say I'm casual country clutter! I think my art reflects that. Speaking of clutter, my other shop, Carla's Vintage Finds, was started because of years of collecting and being a pack rat [resulting in] a huge need for downsizing!'
'For over 25 years now I have been showing and selling my art at a local gallery, Gallery and Gifts in the next town over the hill. I also do an occasional arts and craft show. It has always been exciting to sell my work face to face at a show but it's exciting here on Etsy too. When I get a convo from someone who has just received my art in the mail to tell me they "love it", well, it makes my day!...My first Etsy customer said she would love my paintings to "grace her home". I loved that!'
'As [for] plans for the future, I would love to get some of those ideas going around in my head down on paper, watercolor paper.'
Want to be featured next week? Make sure you play with us on Wednesday when the theme will be 'Paper Planes'. The theme can mean anything to you, so be creative and have fun!
Friday, May 13, 2011
It's Friday, Get your vote on then get outside!
We had some amazing treasuries this week! Some fantastic finds that made me want to run and play outside amongst the green grass, flowers, and trees!
You rocked the 'Outside and Loving It' Challenge this week! Give yourselves a huge pat on the back!
I know picking a winner out of these finalists won't be a walk in the park. They're all so fabulous!
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Outside Inspired (223 views)
Springtime in the Rockies (92 views)
Open the Door (92 views)
Outside in the Garden (92 views)
You rocked the 'Outside and Loving It' Challenge this week! Give yourselves a huge pat on the back!
I know picking a winner out of these finalists won't be a walk in the park. They're all so fabulous!
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Outside Inspired (223 views)
Springtime in the Rockies (92 views)
Open the Door (92 views)
Outside in the Garden (92 views)
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
It's Wednesday! Get your treasury skills on!
It's Wednesday! Time for another round of Treasury Challenge. Anyone can play! Challenges last 24 hrs. This week's theme is 'Outside and Loving It!'. Remember, be creative with the theme it can mean anything to you!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Let's Congratulate SoulShineArts, this week's winner!
You voted, and this week's winner is Catherine of SoulShineArt's Check out her winning treasury "Have You The Wing"
We asked Catherine a bit about herself and her shop and this is what she told us...
I am a stay at home mom with two young and rambunctious boys, ages 1 and 3. Daily life is a little crazy, but always fun! Learning to balance my art and motherhood has been quite the ongoing challenge, but lately it’s working really well. I have spent most of my life drawing in a sketchbook or working on one artistic idea after another. I just can’t seem to stop the ideas from coming.
I graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 2006 with my BFA with a concentration in Art Education. I am a certified K to 12 teacher and I have taught in two different High Schools in Southern Maine, at Portland High School and at Massabesic High School. I only taught one year at each school, which were both fantastic learning experiences for me and I loved each and every day that I worked. Unfortunately, my positions were cut at both schools after the one year that I taught due to budget shortfalls. That is how I got to where I am. Now, I want to go back to my goal that I started college with, which is to make money selling my artwork!
I started my Etsy shop last year after a friend told me about it, but I ignored it for a long time. This past March, I decided that I was really going to focus on it and figure out if it would work for me. So I started listing and reading about Etsy and all the different teams you can join. I started doing BNR’s which helped to get my sales up, but now I want to look for other ways of promoting. I recently started a blog (www.soulshinearts.blogspot.
How did you get started creating?
I feel like I have been creating all my life. My Dad had a little shop when I was growing up that sold some art supplies, which he always brought home to me. I always had the best art supplies to use. I remember going through this very thick Disney History book and drawing whatever characters that I wanted. I still have a cray pas drawing that I did when I was like 12, of Sher Khan from Robin Hood that’s on 18 x 24 paper! It hangs in my son’s room now.
I focused on drawing and painting in high school. When I went to college I concentrated on photography and found a love of sculpture and late in college found ceramics which is where I have stayed!
What are your favorite materials to work with?
I work primarily with clay, although I am always trying to think of ways to incorporate other materials and other skills that I have into my ceramics. I love altering pieces or carving them. Adding a bit more to my pieces makes them more unique. I love working with clay. It’s down to earthy, messy, easy to manipulate and you can recycle it, so it is rarely wasted.
Where is your craft headed right now?
I am currently working on creating a line of garden items, such as birdbaths, bird feeders and houses, and garden plaques. I’m hoping to start doing more outdoor sculptures and lanterns also. I have also been creating unique one of a kind ceramic jewelry pieces. I have started doing rings (which I should be listing this week) along with my pendants and earrings.
I have always had a hard time doing the same thing over and over, but now that I’m focused on ceramics, I’m working towards creating different seasonal lines. I’m hoping by winter to be ahead of the season!
What is your personal style?
I’m a bit of an earthy spirit. In my everyday life, I’m kind of a bum! Haha. The mix of stay at home and potter do not leave me much room to dress nice! I like all things natural and organic. I am a novice organic gardner. I cannot wait to get my garden going this year. I already have my starts sprouting and some flower seeds planted. This year I’m growing my own pumpkin patch and birdhouse gourds which I hope to do something artistic with.
What inspires you?
Nature. I like the flow of nature like the gentle curve of a vine or river. I am trying to create inspiration by planting flowers and gardens around my house. I live in a lovely wooded neighborhood in a small town in Southern Maine. Being in Maine is inspiring in itself, with the great wooded area and the beautiful ocean vistas that we have.
My family are also a huge part of my inspiration. More for keeping me driven than subject. I want my children to know how hard I’ve worked and that no matter what happens, I will always keep pushing through to achieve my dream, which is to make a living off what I love to do, my art!
What are your plans for the future?
I’m only looking at this coming year right now. I’ve made a huge decision not to apply to any teaching jobs in the next year. It was a hard decision to make, since there was an opening in my home town, but I put myself through a roller coaster of emotions every time that I apply for a job and I just need a year off from that. I would love to continue this life until my kids go to school. This is the most important time in their lives, so if I can be here for them now and try to start a market for my work, than I will have the best of both worlds! I will be selling my ceramics through Craft Fairs, Flea Markets (with my vintage things), possibly Farmers Markets and Etsy. I may try to get my stuff in some stores too. I have a list of shows that I’m already in on my website.
Where else can you find Catherine? ...click any of the below
Facebook -
My website -
Blog -
Twitter - soulshinearts
Etsy - www.soulshineart.etsy.com
www.soulshinephotos.etsy.com
www.vintagewithsoul.etsy.com
Thank you Catherine and congratulations
Would you like to be featured here...well its easy you just need to take part in the Wednesday Treasury Challenge. This weeks Theme is Outside and Loving it. Remember this can mean anything, be creative and have fun
We asked Catherine a bit about herself and her shop and this is what she told us...
I am a stay at home mom with two young and rambunctious boys, ages 1 and 3. Daily life is a little crazy, but always fun! Learning to balance my art and motherhood has been quite the ongoing challenge, but lately it’s working really well. I have spent most of my life drawing in a sketchbook or working on one artistic idea after another. I just can’t seem to stop the ideas from coming.
I graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 2006 with my BFA with a concentration in Art Education. I am a certified K to 12 teacher and I have taught in two different High Schools in Southern Maine, at Portland High School and at Massabesic High School. I only taught one year at each school, which were both fantastic learning experiences for me and I loved each and every day that I worked. Unfortunately, my positions were cut at both schools after the one year that I taught due to budget shortfalls. That is how I got to where I am. Now, I want to go back to my goal that I started college with, which is to make money selling my artwork!
I started my Etsy shop last year after a friend told me about it, but I ignored it for a long time. This past March, I decided that I was really going to focus on it and figure out if it would work for me. So I started listing and reading about Etsy and all the different teams you can join. I started doing BNR’s which helped to get my sales up, but now I want to look for other ways of promoting. I recently started a blog (www.soulshinearts.blogspot.
How did you get started creating?
I feel like I have been creating all my life. My Dad had a little shop when I was growing up that sold some art supplies, which he always brought home to me. I always had the best art supplies to use. I remember going through this very thick Disney History book and drawing whatever characters that I wanted. I still have a cray pas drawing that I did when I was like 12, of Sher Khan from Robin Hood that’s on 18 x 24 paper! It hangs in my son’s room now.
I focused on drawing and painting in high school. When I went to college I concentrated on photography and found a love of sculpture and late in college found ceramics which is where I have stayed!
What are your favorite materials to work with?
I work primarily with clay, although I am always trying to think of ways to incorporate other materials and other skills that I have into my ceramics. I love altering pieces or carving them. Adding a bit more to my pieces makes them more unique. I love working with clay. It’s down to earthy, messy, easy to manipulate and you can recycle it, so it is rarely wasted.
Where is your craft headed right now?
I am currently working on creating a line of garden items, such as birdbaths, bird feeders and houses, and garden plaques. I’m hoping to start doing more outdoor sculptures and lanterns also. I have also been creating unique one of a kind ceramic jewelry pieces. I have started doing rings (which I should be listing this week) along with my pendants and earrings.
I have always had a hard time doing the same thing over and over, but now that I’m focused on ceramics, I’m working towards creating different seasonal lines. I’m hoping by winter to be ahead of the season!
What is your personal style?
I’m a bit of an earthy spirit. In my everyday life, I’m kind of a bum! Haha. The mix of stay at home and potter do not leave me much room to dress nice! I like all things natural and organic. I am a novice organic gardner. I cannot wait to get my garden going this year. I already have my starts sprouting and some flower seeds planted. This year I’m growing my own pumpkin patch and birdhouse gourds which I hope to do something artistic with.
What inspires you?
Nature. I like the flow of nature like the gentle curve of a vine or river. I am trying to create inspiration by planting flowers and gardens around my house. I live in a lovely wooded neighborhood in a small town in Southern Maine. Being in Maine is inspiring in itself, with the great wooded area and the beautiful ocean vistas that we have.
My family are also a huge part of my inspiration. More for keeping me driven than subject. I want my children to know how hard I’ve worked and that no matter what happens, I will always keep pushing through to achieve my dream, which is to make a living off what I love to do, my art!
What are your plans for the future?
I’m only looking at this coming year right now. I’ve made a huge decision not to apply to any teaching jobs in the next year. It was a hard decision to make, since there was an opening in my home town, but I put myself through a roller coaster of emotions every time that I apply for a job and I just need a year off from that. I would love to continue this life until my kids go to school. This is the most important time in their lives, so if I can be here for them now and try to start a market for my work, than I will have the best of both worlds! I will be selling my ceramics through Craft Fairs, Flea Markets (with my vintage things), possibly Farmers Markets and Etsy. I may try to get my stuff in some stores too. I have a list of shows that I’m already in on my website.
Where else can you find Catherine? ...click any of the below
Facebook -
My website -
Blog -
Twitter - soulshinearts
Etsy - www.soulshineart.etsy.com
www.soulshinephotos.etsy.com
www.vintagewithsoul.etsy.com
Thank you Catherine and congratulations
Would you like to be featured here...well its easy you just need to take part in the Wednesday Treasury Challenge. This weeks Theme is Outside and Loving it. Remember this can mean anything, be creative and have fun
Friday, May 6, 2011
It's Friday, Get your vote on!
We had some royally stunning treasuries this week! Team, you rock!
Who will be crowned champion this week for our 'Princess Bride' themed challenge?
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Have you the wing? (124 views)
Buttercup and Westley forever! (100 views)
And The Bride Wore Black (90 views)
princess bride's hope chest (80 views)
Who will be crowned champion this week for our 'Princess Bride' themed challenge?
It's time to vote! Voting will be open until Sunday. The winner will be featured on Monday's Blog!
The four finalists this week are:
Have you the wing? (124 views)
Buttercup and Westley forever! (100 views)
And The Bride Wore Black (90 views)
princess bride's hope chest (80 views)
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
It's Wednesday Get Your Treasury On!
It's Wednesday! Time for another round of Treasury Challenge. Anyone can play! Challenges last 24 hrs. This week's theme is 'The Princess Bride'. Remember, be creative with the theme it can mean anything to you!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Check back Friday to vote. The winner will be featured on The Undiscovered blog on Monday!
The rest of the rules are as follows:
1) One item per shop
2) Spread the love...please don't include an item from your own shop
3) Include at least 8 undiscovered shops (20 sales or less)
4) Include at least 6 members of of Team Undiscovered (we use the tag teamundiscovered). Team members can count as undiscovered shops if they have 20 sales or less.
-The rest of the items are up to you today!
5) Include the tags: teamundiscovered, undiscovered
6) Include 'Team Undiscovered Challenge' somewhere in your treasury title
7) Write in your treasury description that you're participating in the Wednesday Team Undiscovered Treasury Challenge & include a link to our blog:
http://theundiscoveredofetsy.blogspot.com/
8) Post your treasury's URL here to enter your treasury in the challenge!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Let's Congratulate Janehamill, this week's winner!
You voted, and this week Jane of Janehamill Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads & Jewellery
is the winner! Check out her winning treasury, The Floral Dance (Team Undiscovered Challenge)
I asked Jane about herself and her Etsy shop. What inspires here and her future plans here is what she had to say.
I've always loved making things, right from an early age but when I discovered jewelery making 21 years ago, I was hooked; then when the lamp-working bug hit in 2007, there was no way out! :)
I work in a small workshop at my home in Chorley in the North West of England. I've recently started learning other glass work techniques and hope to extend my range of jewelery to include fused glass. I am completely self-taught. My first career was in I.T. Support but when ill-health forced me to quit work, I returned to my beloved beads and wire and haven't looked back!
Without doubt, my favorite material is glass - I love the way it moves when it's hot, how different glasses react together to make beautiful colors and patterns and the sense of anticipation I have every time I go to my kiln to retrieve the latest batch of glass goodies. It's like opening an oven to a batch of freshly baked cupcakes with the added promise of unexpected results!
It's difficult to pin down what my style is. I like both the bright and colorful as well as the more subtle organic earth tones. However, I have recently developed a glass technique which creates a rainbow tie-dye effect on my beads. I really enjoy making them and they're usually snapped up on Etsy as fast as I can list them! So I think I may have found my signature style... ;)
As with many artists, I am inspired by almost anything! People close to me have learned to read a certain look I get when I see something I could work into my beads and jewelery. I like form and order as much as I like serendipity. I wouldn't like to be pinned down to one or two specific things for inspiration - I would find that far too limiting.
My future plans are quite simple - to allow me to become independent! As I have already mentioned, I had to stop working due to my health (I was diagnosed with ME/CFS in 2001) and since then I have been gradually working myself back to health but I have relied heavily on my husband for everything. I want to be able to earn my own money and regain some if not all of my independence!
I believe my enthusiasm for what I do is reflected in my finished pieces. I derive great satisfaction from not only making my own jewelery with my own beads, but also from seeing my beads used in beautiful pieces of art made by my customers.
You can visit Jane and here shop at janehamill Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads & Jewellery
This post was posted by TatterBeans.... and Im sorry to say but I have not yet been informed of this weeks theme... so please keep your eyes peeled and I hope to reveal it soon
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