Etsy Monday – Caracarmina

Little girl flying away

This week’s Etsy Monday featured seller is Cara Carmina. I first discovered her work when I was lucky enough to win a set of her beautiful Cyrano Dolls during the Etsy Mexicoteam’s Day of the Dead contest last year. I’ve watched her shop ever since, and I absolutely love her handmade dolls as well. I’m thrilled to finally be able to feature her on my blog! (Disclaimer: get ready for lots of pictures because I had a really hard time choosing which pieces to include. I literally love everything in her shop!)

She took the time to answer some questions about her work. I was very inspired reading her answers, full of insight and passion. On top of that she shared lots of links to some really great blogs! Here’s what she had to say…

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Etsy Monday – Downstairs Designs

In Touch Clutch ™ in Folklore Gray and Orange

This week’s Etsy Monday featured seller is Jennifer of Downstairs Designs. I first discovered her work when I was searching for a case for my ipod, and I was so impressed with the quality and design of her pieces that I just had to share! I’m also in love with her “In Touch Clutch ™” – a stationery organizer that I suspect I have a need for.

Jennifer was kind enough to answer some questions about her work, her life and her inspiration. I really enjoyed reading what she had to say, and I hope you do too!

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Etsy Monday – Mizu Designs

This week’s featured seller is Kylie Budge of Mizu Designs. Kylie is a talented artist who works with Japanese style woodblock prints, lino cuts and silk screen (to name some of her preferred media). I was struck by her work the moment I saw it and was thrilled when she put aside the time to answer a few questions for my “Etsy Monday” feature.

I think it’s great how every one of her designs has a story to tell, and I absolutely love her style and subject matter. Her interview is as interesting as her work itself, and I hope you enjoy reading more about her and her craft. Here’s what Kylie had to say…

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Etsy Monday – Fleur Fatale

This week’s featured seller is Greet of Fleur Fatale. Her shop is filled with gorgeous jewelry that strikes a perfect balance between the traditional and the unexpected, the architectural and organic, with materials that range from beads to botanical elements to felt and silk.

Fresa y Chocolate Necklace

I love her style, and I find her photography absolutely stunning. Her pictures in and of themselves are works of art. Her pieces really stand out amidst the plethora of jewelry on Etsy, and I wanted to shed light on a shop where beauty abounds and a talented artist brings life, energy and originality to the art of jewelry making. Join me for a little walk in Fleurfatale’s creative garden.

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Etsy Monday – Cozy Cottage Creations

After a bit of a break over the holiday season I’m glad to be starting up Etsy Mondays again! This week I’m featuring Lynne of cozycottagecreations, who creates wonderful 3-D needle felted works of art – like this!

Felted Earth Ball

I first came across her work when I was checking out a tutorial on needle felting over in the Virtual Labs on Etsy. I was blown away by her Felted Earth Ball, and when I checked out her shop I found so many more amazing pieces! I love needle felting but I have never tried anything 3-dimensional. I’m always impressed with those who do, and Lynne is extremely talented at what she does. Here’s what she had to say about her craft:

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