Binster Handmade jewelry

Rose Cut Garnet Ring - Sterling Silver Pattern Band - Custom created in your size
"Hi, And thank you for visiting Binster Handmade jewelry. A few years back I was introduced to the wonderful and colorful world of beads. Dealing with a variety of beautiful beads filled me with passion to create bold colorful pieces of jewelry. This was my first step into the multidisciplinary world of jewelry. Since then I earned my degree as a jeweler, certified for designing and making pieces of jewelry, mainly using silver and various other precious metals. As I have an in-depth knowledge of traditional jewelry and bead weaving I sometimes enjoy combing the two. My jewelry pieces vary from very basic classic pieces to fully designed lush bridal center pieces, And they will complement and enhance the beauty of any women living in our hectic world, as the pieces are easily worn and add a touch of finesse and color to any outfit. My Creations make me smile everyday all day long, I truly hope one of my Pieces will make you smile too :-)"
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Sweetkeetle

Valentine gifts for friends / Set of 5 super small red heart brooches / Sweet plush mini brooches / Miniature
"Hello. My name is Evgeniya, but Jane is also okay. I live in Perm, industrial city in the heart of Russia, that's why I always missed something soft and cute in my life. So let me introduce «my team»: sweet tiny plush fellows and things. They are so different: ugly and cute, red and green, tasty and healthy — but all of them need to be loved equally. Love them and they will gladly return the compliment and will be nice and pleasant guests on your scarf, jacket or bag. They will really make your day! The main idea of my creation is making what I really love and hoping that somebody likes the result. I will be happy, if it's truly so."
bio written by Evgeniya via the etsy profile

cabin + cub design

Cute Original Collage - singing red bird
"I am a freelance art director and designer from Vancouver who loves to make crafty things. My favourite mediums are wood (surprise) and paper. When I am not collageing, I am wood burning, and when I am not wood burning I am drawing. Check out updates on my work as well as the occasional giveaway at:cabinandcub.blogspot.ca I also have another etsy shop called Tiny Cub that specializes in cute stationary and prints. Check it out here. "
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Barbara Szepesi Szucs

Cardinal Winter Berries Christmas Watercolor Illustration Print Feather Nature Branch Woodland
"My name is Barbara Szepesi Szűcs, I am a Hungarian illustrator. I have done my Diploma in Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (Budapest) specialized for graphic designer. Since my childhood I wanted to be an illustrator. My ceaseless ambition is to create a unique style, regardless whether the illustration is prepared manually or digitally. In fact, everything around me makes me very much creative. Of course my greatest inspirations are CHILDREN. I think life has got only one important sense: to make people smile!"
bio written by Barbara via her etsy profile
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crazylady Style

ALMI Art - Bosco - Hand Painted Upcycled - hand painted owl coffee mug set of 2
"I'm an illustrator and fine artist. I love chocolate, turquoise, coffee, children's books, and all things whimsical. I have a few active blogs for my illustrations. Although I opened my Etsy shop in 2010, I have only recently begun listing items. I frequently sell items on eBay (with a 100% feedback score for over 400 feedback left and thousands of items sold)."
mini-bio written by ALMI Art via the etsy profile
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pottersong

Four Piece Breakfast/Lunch Dinnerware - Serving for Two Plates Bowls - Handmade Pottery Rust Red, Sky Blue
"My parents didn't have a money tree. I learned to make what I wanted with my own hands - toy trucks from scrapwood, knives from old broken pieces, little pots from clay I found along a creek bank. That was fun. It generated a love of craft and the old ways, the real ways of making things with a personal touch. As an adult, I couldn't get away from my fascination with clay. It caught up with me. I studied long and hard, trained under old masters and picked their brains. My adult daughters and son couldn't keep their hands out of it either, and followed in my footsteps... my handprints. Getting into the rhythm of creating, we often lose all sense of time in the joy of it. I like to compare the creating of a pot to a song. The perfection of each step from kneading, forming, drying, bisque firing, glazing, and the final glaze firing, has to all work together to create the harmony of a great piece. It gives me real satisfaction to eat out of a handmade dish or grasp a shaving mug, that is an individual, with personality, not just another assembly line number. My wares are to share that joy with you!"
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jenny lee fowler

Joy Original Paper Cutting
"Jenny Lee Fowler cuts silhouette portraits with an artful eye, expert scissors, and heirloom-quality papers. Her original paper cuttings brim with vignettes from forest, field, and family."
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burgee studio

Scarlet Macaw Parrot - Paper Bird Handmade Hanging Sculpture
"Based in Woods Hole, MA, Burgee Studio is the work of designer Ryan Schenk. I make decorative objects and room accents that are Modern in design, and meticulously handmade in construction. Cut paper is great, affording the bold colors and simple shapes that I like, while being pleasant to work with too. I keep a small flock of birds above my computer, and enjoy watching them spin around when I'm taking a break from the screen. They also look great in children's rooms, studios, and playrooms. Heck, we have a flock of toucans flying over our dining room table...they go great with our Tord Boontje chandelier!"
bio written by Ryan via his etsy profile

tuwhittuwhoo

liberty belle square gingham picnic tablecloth
"I sing, saw and sew and I love to eat cake and make, which I've been doing under my crafty nom-de-plume THE NIGHT OWL since 2009. I'm an artist and graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Dundee and Edinburgh College of Art."
mini-bio written by Ellen via her etsy profile
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Studio Lara

8x10 Dalmatian Dog on Vintage Red Suitcase Fine Art Giclee Print by LARA
"My name is Lara Harris, I am a primarily self-taught artist who paints original oil paintings. My favorite subjects include still life, interiors, pet portraits, portraits, and master studies. My work has been featured in HOLIDAY with Matthew Mead (on pg. 17) and was mentioned in Flea Market Style Magazine (Summer 2010). My work is in private collections throughout the United States, Canada,the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong."
bio written by Lara via her etsy profile
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All4HimCreations

Happy Canada Day!!

Radiant Red Leaf Pendant
"My name is Kristen and love art in any form. I love to paint, draw, sculpt, knit, scrapbook, make headbands...you name it! Everything about nature and God's creation amazes me. I love to see how the seasons change with the warm colors of fall, the cool colors of winter, and the bright and bold colors of spring and summer. Leaves and trees are some of my favorite inspirations and you will find them as decorations and paintings throughout my household. :) Everything I create is in some way or another inspired by the one True Artist of this world. Without Him I would be nothing. :) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17"
bio written by Kristen via her etsy profile
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Jean's Crochet

Sage Pink Maroon Swedish Weave Afghan Blanket 52" x 68" Throw Lap - 703
"Welcome to Jean's Crochet. My grandmother taught me to crochet a chain stitch when I was 5 years old. It was the longest chain "in the world". Later, when I was a bit older, I learned the rest of the stitches from a Learn How to Crochet book. I have been hooked ever since. My favorite things to crochet are doilies but I have crocheted afghans, toys, baby clothes etc. over the years. I will be listing doilies and Swedish Weaving blankets both for adults and babies. I hope to include many other crochet and hand crafted items too."
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midnight coiler

Gourd Birdhouse Red Hand Carved Painted Hanging Nest Box for Small Birds "My name is Lynn and my passion is working with gathered and grown materials from nature. I love creating art from scratch-- from the ground up, exploring the possibilities that plants provide. Many hours are spent responsibly collecting and preparing naturals before they are made into art. My specialties are carving gourds by hand and coiled and twined basketry. Each piece is one of a kind, and the ancient techniques employed in gathering, preparation and creation are labor and skill intensive. I organically grow my own gourds. A small kiln allows me to create my own rustic stoneware embellishments. I use other techniques as well, often mixing media to the max. My work has won over 100 awards in venues such as various Fine Art Shows, the North Carolina Basketmakers Association, and gourd shows. 10% of my profits go to KIVA. "Loans that change lives" Kiva's mission is to connect people, through lending, for the sake of alleviating poverty. Individual entrepreneurs receive and pay back loans, which can then be loaned to others. http://www.kiva.org" bio written by Lynn Hoyt via her etsy profile ETSY * FACEBOOK * WEBSITE * BLOG

Splodge podge

Cardinal Painting - Print of watercolor painting
"I have been drawing and painting most of my life and I have been teaching others to paint for the past 14 years.
There is nothing more satisfying to me than creating the illusion of three dimensions on a two dimensional surface. When I look for a subject to paint, the first thing I do is look at the light and how it contrasts against the shadows. It is the light that can make or break a painting.
I enjoy painting all subjects but I adore animals and they feature in many of my paintings.
Acrylic paints have been my preferred medium for many years but I have recently delved into watercolours and I am revelling in the change. I love the translucency, looseness and portability of watercolor. I also love its uncontrollable nature. I never know how a painting will turn out because watercolour has a mind of its own and I have had many happy surprises.
When I'm not teaching school children, you will find me painting in my studio with my beautiful and faithful old companion at my feet- Chelsea, my dalmatian. I love her to bits!"
bio written by Louise via the etsy profile
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Ruby and Sue

Candy Apple Red Sequin Bow Elastic Headband

Newstyle Nataly

A beautiful red blouse with an asymmetrical collar
"My name is Natalie.i have graduated from Myriam designing college in Israel.I work as a teacher of modelling and clothes designing.
I feel very grateful to have found this wonderful Etsy community that has allowed me to do what I love so much-making clothes."
mini-bio written by Natalie via the etsy profile

Manitobagifts

red embroidered pouch bag
"I have been doing hand work for many years. I am particularly drawn to embroidery, applique work and crochet. All items are my original designs. My partner works with leather to make beautiful purses, totes, and a variety of cases. Many items can be custom ordered. We also have a web site, www.manitobagifts.com and will soon be opening another etsy shop, fleabay finds- selling vintage items, fabrics, and supplies."
bio written by ManitobaGifts via the etsy profile
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Janet Hill Studio

A Mystery Lady- Open Edition Print
"Janet Hill discovered her passion for painting as a teenager. With the support of her family and teachers, Janet earned a degree in Fine Art from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, where she specialized in oil painting and graduated with honors. Following graduation, she spent several years working in fields unrelated to art. Deeply missing her creative life, she decided to take a leap of faith and paint full-time. She has never looked back.
Janet enjoys painting the beauty of women, interiors, and still-life. Her choice of subject matter ranges from a duchess satin gown to a humble bowl of cereal. She seeks out glamour and beauty in everything that surrounds her. Her work is displayed in private collections throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Some of Janet's corporate clients include Tiffany & Co., American Greetings, and Harper Collins. Her work has also been featured on Design Sponge, This Is Glamorous, The Neo-Traditionalist, and Oh Joy! Janet lives in the beautiful city of Stratford, Ontario, Canada. She paints in a small in-house studio where she lives with her husband John, and their cat and dog."
bio written by Janet via her website's "about" page
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Timo Handmade

Christmas tartan Beaded Lady Doll Wearing tartan plaid red Green dress, Beads , Buttons & socks - handmade cloth doll
"My collection of fabric scraps and knick knacks took shape by itself
A small case of multicolored threads I once inherited
A well-loved shirt, wrong sized, I couldn’t pass on for its magnificent texture
A jar of buttons, no relation to one another whatsoever
A handkerchief with grandpa's initials
An embroidered pillow cover, hole included
A romantic dress once found in a second hand shop abroad...
The desire to sew these together, to make something new, was born of the materials themselves.
TIMO is a small design line, all hand-made.
sewn with an eye for detail and a touch for fabric.
Being hand-made, each and every item is one of a kind.
TIMO is part of the EcoDesign trend, standing up for the right consumption and the right manufacturing, alongside
recycling, minimization of manufacturing waste and simplification of processes.
The objects' design is current and classic, but the methods of manufacture are traditional.
The materials are mostly recycled, or scraps of designers' fabrics.
Scraps of fabric piled up in the studio are used later either as stuffing or as material for other products.
TIMO is a collection, a game and a source of livelihood, all taking place in Timor's own home."
bio written by Timor via the etsy profile
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Mary Elizabeth Arts

Festive White Tree on Red Glass Vase
"Introducing my organically designed line of dinnerware. I invite you to celebrate your next meal as an art-filled experience, toasting to the slow delight of “a fine palate.”
Food, wine and art are central in my life. I love the texture of paints, the nuance of light that shimmers through the layers of paint as much as I love the pure flavors and textures of fresh, organic food.
Today, it seems that we are tempted to live without any of those things. We live fast and cheap. We eat mass produced foods from ugly, disposable plates. We rarely go to art museums or galleries to see the beauty of original works, but settle for cheap prints that reproduce the colors, but lose the soul.
It has become my passion and profession to restore the art of a simple meal by offering hand painted ceramic and glass dinnerware to compliment every meal. Served on a pure white plate, painted with a simple leaf or flower, a humble supper becomes an extraordinary experience of line, light, color, flavor, aroma and textures.
A little background information:
As a student in Fine Art, I originally specialized in oils and watercolors, painting hundreds of traditional canvas paintings. However, my mentor and professor, Dr. Robert Winter, the President of the World Archeology Foundation, introduced me to the simple delights of ancient art. During an archeological trip to Sicily to explore ancient cave paintings and frescos, I found painted pottery sherds brought from over from the Greeks, and realized that the precise detail they achieved was created by painting rather than glazing.
The experience left me eager to seek out new mediums for my work, and ceramics and glass became my new canvas. Like the Greeks, I believe that the humble act of eating and drinking should be made as beautiful and sensual as possible. I help you elevate your meal to the next level by allowing you to serve your consciously prepared food and wine on platters, goblets, and plates of functional art.
The most rewarding part of working with everyday items is that so many more people can appreciate them. I’m able to place my painted dinner and glass works in more homes than I ever could have dreamed for my oil paintings. Having created entire lines of dinnerware for homes in 12 different countries, I like to think of myself as being a guest at dinner parties around the world.
Cheers to artful living everyday!"
bio written by Mary Elizabeth via her etsy profile
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