Saturday, March 15, 2008

Saturday Etsy Finds - Ireland!

Welcome to the weekly feature of my blog! Every Saturday I post 10 fun items that I've discovered on Etsy that fit into a certain theme. I have permission from the sellers to post their photos and shop links, so check them out - you may see something you'd like to buy for yourself!

In honour of St. Patrick's Day, this week's theme is ALL THINGS IRISH! This theme covers Ireland, St. Patrick's Day and, of course, the colour green!

Love Knot Celtic Applique Tote Bag from iheartthatdance


Price: $37.50
Applique'd in real 100% wool Dress Royal MacGregor tartan using high-quality rayon thread for a subtle sheen, this unique bag is fully lined in a cute blue and yellow roses print and has a lined interior zip pocket and snap hook for your keys on the inside. Measures 12" x 16" x 3" and has an open top. If you'd like to purchase this lovely bag, click here.

Wearin of the Green Triquetra - St Patrick's Day earrings (Seraphinite) from SilverShadow


Price: $28.00
These lovely earrings feature a triquetra symbol and deep green seraphinite ("the angel stone"). Detailed and lovely sterling silver triquetras hang beneath deep green seraphinite stones. If you'd like to purchase these gorgeous green earrings, click here.

St Patricks Day (1 Bag and Tag) from WhatsEatingYin


Price: $3.00
This pretty gift bag comes with a tag. Size of tag: 2.5 x 4" (6.5 x 10cm) folded and is blank inside. Bag measures 10 x 5 x 3" (25.5 x 12.75 x 7.5cm). Card paper & string are made of recycled materials, the bag is new and made of recycled fiber. The inner edge of the bag opening has been strengthened with a strip of clear tape that prevents tearing. String handles are dark brown, and fold inside the bag. If you'd like to purchase this handy bag and tag set, click here.

Clover St. Patricks Day Green Sparkle Infant Soft Sole Shoes from PinkMarshmallow


Price: $20.00
Don't forget the kids! This is a sweet pair of handcrafted mary-jane style soft sole crib shoes. Created with a super cute quilt quality cotton that has a white background and an array of clover and leprichaun hats scattered about. The 'feature' hat at the front has been handpainted with gold sparkle. The inner sole is removable, so you can hand-launder the shoe itself without worrying about affecting the bottom cushioning and both the ribbons and any embellishments are securely sewn on. If you'd like to purchase these cute shoes, click here.

Beaded Doily for St. Patrick's Day from RSSDesignsInFiber


Price: $24.95
It starts with a ring of 6 shamrocks in shaded greens, around a center motif of 6 popcorn petals with picots. The border for that ring is a very detailed lace pattern with shells and picots - then a ring of 12 shamrocks with 12 popcorn petal motifs in between each of them is added. The shell border is repeated and alternating green and gold rocailles beads are on the final round of the border. It's approximately 14" in diameter point-to-point. If you'd like to purchase this unique doily, click here.

Lucky Four Leaf Clover Metal Tray from MarcellasExcess


Price: $6.00
This tray is adorable in the palest pink/peach and green colors and trimmed in gold. In the very center of the design is the Lucky Four Leaf Clover. They are great used as originally intended and would be lovely on a guest room dresser or as wall art. They do show some wear mostly around the edges but are in great vintage condition. The tray measures 14" x 8 3/4". If you'd like to purchase this vintage tray, click here.

Coleen with a Shamrock - Cuddli DiDi Doll from FeltLikeStitchin


Price: $20.00
Coleen is an Irish member from the Cuddli branch of the DiDi Doll family tree. She's hand stitched from lime green felt with a dark green lucky shamrock appliqued on her body. She has an appliqued and stitched face with red felt hair. Coleen has a tiny pocket on her back stitched with the words 'DiDi Doll' containing a slip of paper with her name and date. She's approx. 5" tall and plumply stuffed with Polyfill. If you'd like to purchase Coleen, click here.

happy go lucky shamrock brooch from picklehead


Price: $6.00
This cute little guy is perfect for St. Patricks day or just to wear around for a little extra luck! He's made out of acrylic felt, hand sewn by picklehead. There's thick card stock inside for sturdyness. Sewn with 100% cotton floss and measures about 2"x 2". Pin back measures 1 1/4". If you'd like to purchase this cute little shamrock, click here.

St. Patricks Day Tie Cuff Set from samsshop


Price: $15.00
Celebrate the green in cool fashion with this very unique cuff set made from a man's tie. Gold button adds a touch of class. Neck cuff measures nearly 4" at its widest point. Wrist cuff measures 1.5" at its widest point. If you'd like to purchase this very unique accessory set, click here.

Tooled Leather Beer Holster from etrelles


Price: $85.00
For those that celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Guinness (or a green beer!) - you need this great tooled leather beer holster! It has 2designs - a celtic loop along the belt and a tribal/celtic design on the holster. They've been painted green and brown and the whole thing is stained a rich chocolate brown. The finish has an antiqued appearance but is smooth and slick to the touch! One of a kind, this holster is made to hold an average 12 oz. beer bottle and fits approx. 34 - 40" hips. Edges are dyed and burnished with a gold-toned buckle and chicago screws. Sorry, beer not included! If you'd like to purchase this great holster, click here.

Thanks to everyone who submitted their Irish items! I really wish I could feature everyone who submitted items, but I just don't have the room. Keep watching - there's always next week!

2 comments:

I Heart That! Dance said...

Wow! This was my first chance to check in today and there I am right at the top! So cool, thank you bluepebble! And what a thrill to be there with all the other folks "wearin' the green" :D

Pamela said...

BluePebble - Eeeek with excitement to see my little Four Leaf Clover Trays featured in your lovely Blog! I'm over the moon - Thanks!!

Pamela
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