[Hellolovedesigns] Handmade Find Saturday {05/29/10}

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Having a baby? Or know someone who is? Check out this shop for amazing graphic designs on birth announcements and more!

Shop: Hellolovedesigns


The Find: Super sweet baby girl birth announcement.


The Find: All about you baby girl birth announcement.


The Find: Horizontal tiles baby boy birth announcement.


The Find: Kaleidoscope baby boy birth announcement.

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[Galit] Handmade Find Friday {04/30/10}

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Shop: Galit


Find Galit at: Blog || Twitter || Facebook


The Find: April Birthstone - Diamond Necklace, Crochet Gold Filled and Cubic Zirconia.

About Galit: Tell me a little bit about yourself "My name is Galit Barak, I'm 23 years old, I've been making things ever since, I love to draw, paint, knit and make all kinds of crafts, I major in fine art in high school, and began my jewelry business 2 years ago, along with open my shop on Etsy.
Last October I started Jewelry design studies in Shenkar collage for engineering and design in Tel Aviv, I learn the basics of design and metalsmith, it's hard work, but I enjoy it much!
I love reading, hiking, watch movies and listen to old progressive rock. Unfortunately I haven't got any time for almost any of these as I'm so busy with school and my shop"...


The Find: Cluster Earrings, sterling silver.

About Galit: ...How did you start to sell on Etsy? "I knew Etsy, but as an Israeli I had no idea I can sell there, I sold my jewelry in arts and crafts fair and bought a pair of earrings from Alona AKA Rafya (rafya.etsy.com) then saw Etsy on her business card, there were very few Israeli seller at that time, and information on how to start was hard to find, Alona was so kind and helped me with my questions, and we keep supporting each other shops by treasuries and the Israeli artist team on Etsy"...


The Find: Lucky Clover Ring, Crochet Gold Filled Wire and Avanturine.

About Galit: ...Describe your style "I create unique jewelry, most of made using crochet technique, using gold filled and sterling silver wires combined with semi precious stones and pearls.
My jewelry are lightweight and delicate, classic and modern at the same time, but the most important thing is that it will make you feel special"...


The Find: Random Beauty Bracelet, gold filled.

About Galit: ...What's your inspiration "I like organic shapes, and I usually take my inspiration from the material I use, it’s texture and colors. I find semi precious stones a great way to express my designs."

Check out Galit today!

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[SRHarris] Handmade Find Wednesday {04/28/10}

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Shop: SRHarris


Find SRHarris at: Pet Portrait Site || Blog || Facebook


The Find: World Domination.

About SRHarris: "My name is Shannon Harris, I'm 28 and from Grand Rapids, MI. By day I'm the owner of an art studio for disabled adults and kids and by night I work as a freelance artist and pet portrait artist. I like to keep the items in my etsy store really fun, whimsical, and affordable. I create everything from fine art prints, to magnets, stickers, and custom items as well. The inspirations for my pieces just come from the humor I find in every day life. A strange looking animal, a cute and cranky old grandpa, a funny fact or story I heard - it all incorporates itself into my work in ways"...


The Find: CUSTOM PET PORTRAITS.

About SRHarris: ..."As for future endeavors, I seem to never be able to keep my hands still, so I'm always creating and coming up with new ideas with my art. Right now my newest adventure is pet portraiture and I have plans of starting another etsy store for it soon. My biggest fans are my two chihuahua's Eddie and Olive, who became the name and inspiration for my pet portrait business (www.eddieandolive.com). I love animals and painting so going down this avenue only seemed natural for me. It's so much fun seeing all these adorable pets and I love how happy it makes people seeing their little friend immortalized forever on canvas. :)"...


The Find: Mr. Bear Art Block.


The Find: Magnets.

About SRHarris: ..."Well that's about it for myself and my work. Thanks everyone for reading all this, and remember I happily take custom orders, so if you have a special request please email me at: hearts4thearts [!at] live.com "

Check out SRHarris today!

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[Handarts] Handmade Find Friday {04/23/10}

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Shop: Handarts


Find Handarts at: Twitter


The Find: Kosara - Victorian Oxidized Brass Floral Necklace.


The Find: Pink Lilies - Romantic Brass Earrings.

About Handarts: "My name is Didi and I'm coming from Eastern Europe, Bulgaria. Currently live in warm Louisiana and my love is sterling silver jewelry. My passion started at the age of 7 when I won an international competition for organic pendants and never really stopped since. Prefer creating early in the morning with a hot cup of tea and greatly enjoy custom orders.

The love and appreciation for handmade is what brought me to Etsy. Communicating and sharing with talented people is definitely my biggest inspiration."


The Find: Havana - Vintage Pink Flower Oxidized Brass Bracelet.


The Find: Dark Lemon - Antiqued Brass Earrings.

Check out Handarts today!

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