Today’s Etsy find is Elsie Flannigan – a super-multi-talented 25 year old artist from Springfield, Missouri. In her Etsy shop, you can observe her doodles turning into embroidery patterns, prints, journal pages and very charming charms: And now, as of February 1st, Elsie and three other Red Velvet Girls – Rachel, Silje and Emma opened [...]

I really wanted to show you something other than good old pen-and-paper doodles today. And what better than these gorgeous metal doodles: Liz Hall graduated for Maryland Institute of Art in 1985 where she majored in crafts with Jewelry/metal being her main focus. Her Jewelry design won her scholarships and awards through out college. After [...]

Lilla Jizo is Swedish for Little Jizo. Jizo is a helper and protector in Japanese Buddhism, pictured as a wandering monk and often with childlike appearance. Traditionally, he is the helper and protector of women, children and travelers. Petra chose the name Lilla Jizo because? she has a strong personal connection to this being, and [...]

As I said last Wednesday, I think it’s a perfect day of the week to introduce you to some of my very favorite ETSY artists. MelodySage loves to paint, sculpt, draw, and write. Poetry and fiction of hers have been published in over fifty literary magazines. She’s a self taught artist from a family of [...]

I think Wednesday is the most boring day of the week (except for when it’s Top Chef on Bravo TV ). It’s right smack in the middle of the work week, too far till the weekend, nothing special to look forward to. So… Let’s mix it up a little! Since I’m spending so much time [...]