Saturday, May 3, 2008

Saturday Etsy Finds - Blue!

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. Check them out - you may see something you'd like to buy for yourself!

This week's theme is THE COLOUR BLUE! This week was extremely difficult for me because blue is my favourite colour and I had over 150 items submitted by talented Etsians to choose from! It was a REALLY difficult job!

Rootbeer the Owl from gush4plush


Price: $16.00
Rootbeer the Owl is a active owl who likes to ride a scooter around the neighbourhood chasing cats & loves to suck on Tootsie Pop lolipops. Rootbeer has buttons and is NOT recommended for children under 3 years of age. He's made with all new materials such as fleece, felt, buttons, ecofill. The eyes, beak and heart on his tush are all hand stitched on. Size: 9" tall, 6" wide, 4" thick. If you'd like to give Rootbeer a good home, click here.

Gas Mask Bunny Tee - Mens Medium from luckybunnyworldwide


Price: $20.00
Bunnies are sensitive, it's rough out there, hence the need for a gas mask. Camouflage colors. Printed on American Apparel and features 100% Fine Jersey cotton, combed for softness and comfort. Style: 2001 Fine Jersey T-Shirt. Colour: Baby Blue w/ Blue-Gray print. If you'd like to purchase this fun t-shirt, click here.


Unit Origami Ball from MadeByJo


Price: $15.00
This unit origami ball is made from 30 individually-folded pieces of paper in 5 different colours. It's approximately 3.5" in diameter, and has been glued together for durability. It makes a beautiful and unique decoration for your home, or an original gift item for someone else. If you'd like to purchase this lovely ball, click here.

petal note card from tobiwood


Price: $1.50
Whatever the sentiment, this note card is sure to brighten anyone's day. Each card is blank and comes with a white envelope. Packaged together in a cello sleeve. Card size: 4.625 x 6.25, envelope: 4.75 x 6.5. If you'd like to purchase this pretty notebcard, click here.

Snowy Night Cups - set of four from AmyEsther


Price: $52.00
These cups were the product of an lucky unrepeatable glaze accident. This set of 4 little blue cups have a flowing spiral to them created by a final fast "pull" on the clay while it was turning slowly on the wheel. They're glazed in a deep purple/blue, with a red glaze on top of it, giving them a deep red tone when you look at them under a light, and some of them got a pink blush rim. Where the glazes met they ran together and formed crystals and little waterfalls of color. They're stoneware and were fired to over 2000 degrees F. This small cups are just 3" by 3", and hold 6-7 oz. If you'd like to purchase this unique cup set, click here.

Jennie the Blue Mop Head from Bellastar1117


Price: $7.00
Jennis is the newest addition to the Mop Head family. She's the most hyper, fun loving mop head in the pack. She makes you laugh and smile and she needs a great home that wants to adopt some sunshine. Approximately 3" tall to the top of her head and approximately 9" around at the base when sitting. If you'd like to give Jennie a good home, click here.

The Cafe Apron - Blue Flower Power from jennyhoferdesigns


Price: $28.00
This apron is simple yet so stylish! Crafted from Robert Kaufmann's "Flower Power" blue and brown floral print, and lined with a lovely chocolate cotton twill. The ties are extra long, allowing for tying in the front or in the back. Also features a front pocket to hold those little items you don't want to lose! Measures 22" wide by 18" high. Machine wash, tumble dry. If you'd like to purchase this practical, yet stylish apron, click here.

Blue Aussie Collaged Tags Set from StudioJCards


Price: $2.50
Set of 4 tags, collages with genuine used postage from around the world. Measurements varies 2" x 3" to 2.5" 4". Tied with coordinating fibers. Backs are blank, so can be used for thank you enclosures, gift tie-ons, scrapbook embellishments, or just keep it for yourself! If you'd like to purchase these lovely tags, click here.

BeartyBouts the Nightmare Snatcher Journal from Spiderbite


Price: $25.00
Furry and fearless, friendly but ferocious, these Nightmare Snatchers are the perfect journals for writing down and drawing out all that scares, frightens, and worries. You have only to recite the spell found at the front of the book, record your woes on their aged tea-stained pages, then mark your page with their long tail and your faithful friend the Nightmare Snatcher™ will eat your fears away. Bearty-Bouts is teal with an orange eye. The book measures a little over 5x7" and has 100 tea-stained pages (50 leaves.) If you'd like to purchase this fun and unique journal, click here.

Etsy Shop Original Mixed Media ACEO Collage from dippylulu


Price: $6.50
I think every Etsian can relate to this ACEO! Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Materials: Quality paper, hand colored found images, colored stock paper, and decorative rhinestones mounted on thick illustration board. If you'd like to purchase this great ACEO, click here.

Thanks to everyone who submitted their Blue items! There were so many great Blue items, there were definitely lots of other great items I didn't have room for. 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!

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Porcelain . Necklace .


A small, but sweet vintage necklace that features a rosy cameo and white blossom.

This unique necklace is composed of:
~ a gold-toned fine-link chain
~ a vintage dusty rose background, white cameo of a lady in profile; the cameo is set in vintage gold-toned uneven setting (the right side of the setting is deeper than the left side)
~ 2 tiny dusty rose frosted glass beads
~ milky white bell-flower glass blossom
~ a gold-toned lobster clasp

Dimensions: chain measures 17.5" (44..4 cm) in length (including the clasp); cameo hangs 1.25" (3.2 cm) from chain.

Porcelain is a One of a Kind piece from Blue Pebble. Because the cameo is vintage, there is some slight discoloration on the white profile (you can see some of it in the pictures).

SOLD April 29, 2008
. Price: $24.00

BP-N-0055

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Florentine . Necklace .


A coppery butterfly sits among tiny blossoms.

This pretty necklace is composed of:
~ an antiqued copper fine-link chain
~ a copper coloured enamel butterfly pendant
~ 3 very tiny pale pink bell flower glass beads
~ a tiny turquoise bell flower glass bead
~ copper finish lobster clasp

Dimensions: necklace measures 18" (45.7 cm) in length (including the clasp); butterfly hangs 1" (2.5 cm) from chain.

SOLD April 27, 2008. Price: $20.00

BP-N-0049

Mermaid . Necklace .


A pretty necklace that features a wooden pendant complemented by darling green blossoms.

This lovely necklace is composed of:
~ a bright silver-toned fine-link chain
~ a flat square pendant made of natural Bayong wood
~ 3 small dark turquoise-green glass trumpet-flower beads
~ 1 tiny pink glass faux-pearl bead
~ 1 small white glass faux-pearl bead
~ bright silver-toned lobster clasp

Dimensions: chain measures 18" (45.7 cm) in length (including the clasp); flower blossoms hang 2" (5.1 cm) from chain.

Mermaid is part of the "Selene" Collection. "Selene" is Blue Pebble’s exclusive line of romantic jewellery. Simple and elegant, these pieces represent our signature look – a gentle mix of nature and romance, clean lines and soft colours.

SOLD April 27, 2008. Price: 22.00

BP-N-0047

Night Flower . Necklace .


A unique necklace that features a vintage black tear-drop pendant complemented by a pretty white blossom and some pearls.

This sweet necklace is composed of:
~ a bright gold-toned link chain
~ a vintage black tear-drop pendant with a white flower on the front
~ 1 white glass trumpet-flower bead
~ 1 tiny pink glass faux-pearl bead
~ 1 small lilac glass faux-pearl bead
~ gold-toned lobster clasp

Dimensions: chain measures 18" (45.7 cm) in length (including the clasp); pendant hangs 1.5" (3.8 cm) from chain.

Night Flower is a one-of-a-kind necklace by Blue Pebble

SOLD April 27, 2008. Price: $18.00

BP-N-0046

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Saturday Etsy Finds - Green!

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. Check them out - you may see something you'd like to buy for yourself!

This week's theme is THE COLOUR GREEN!

Predictable from OneWish


Price: $18.00
This lovely necklace is a great way to dress up even a t-shirt and jeans outfit! It's dyed quartz and measures about 17.5" long. It's strung on 49 strand cable and is finishes with a sterling toggle and crimp beads. If you'd like to purchase this fun necklace, click here.

Green Pair from gulinoartware


Price: $20.00
A ceramic pair made with white clay and a light celedon green glaze. It stands 4.5" tall. If you'd like to purchase this decorative green pear, click here.

Fairy Fern Peace Crane from localcolorist


Price: $8.00
Tie this onto your wrapped gift to add affordable luxury. Place a few of these permanently glazed ornaments in a box and you have a luxurious gift for a modest price! Permanent origami peace crane ornaments by Nancy McNally - hard glazed for keepsake collecting, jewel and wire attached for hanging. Size: 3" X 6". If you'd like to purchase this beautiful crane, click here.

Upcycled Mint Shrug w/ button cuffs (M/L) from ASecondChance


Price: $50.00
This beautiful mint green, Ecofriendly Shrug was hand knitted from quality reclaimed sweaters. The sleeves are extra long with two snap buttons on each sleeve. Solid back with low cut, slimming neck line. Approx measurement: 16" (40.75 cm) across the back, 14" (35.5cm) width - back (stretches to 16"), 24" (61 cm) sleeve length, size M-L. The original sweater was a 100% Cotton. If you'd like to purchase this great shrug, click here.

Afterall from LeoaDesignStudio


Price: $20.00
This is a digital illustration printed on archival paper with archival pigment inks. Both the paper and the ink make for a really vibrant print! This piece measures 8.5" x 11". The image size is 5.25" x 8". The paper is Legion Somerset Velvet and combined with the pigment inks will last 200 years. If you'd like to purchase this great print, click here.

Cute green glass necklace from AniasJewelry


Price: $22.00
This cute necklace is made of small green beads with a big frosted and clear glass pendant (the biggest circle is approx 2"). Metal toggle. Length: 22" (55cm). If you'd like to purchase this pretty necklace, click here.

Green Tropical Purse from alianadesigns


Price: $23.00
This green tropical print purse is sure to get you in the mood for a vacation. The purse is sewn with cotton/polyester blend fabric. Double interfacing is used for strength and stability. Lined with white fabric, there's 1 inside pocket for keeping a cell phone or other items. The purse is closed with a magnetic closure. The purse measures approximately 10 1/2" (27 cm) wide at widest point at the top, 9 1/2" (24 cm) tall and 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) across the bottom. The straps come up about 9" (23cm) from the bottom. If you'd like to purchase this practical, yet stylish purse, click here.

Turtle Beach Notecard from beachcomberscove


Price: $3.00
Share the beach with this wise creature on a blank inside notecard, with envelope. If you'd like to purchase this lovely notecard, click here.

NarcissusS unique hand painted silk chiffon scarf from morgansilk


Price: $55.00
A watercolor rendition of cheerful narcissus blooms painted straight from life onto a breezy silk chiffon scarf, so it can never be duplicated. The cheerful yellow, blue-green, and jade dyes bond with the silk fibers and are completely colorfast. Measures about 11" x 60" with hand-rolled edges. If you'd like to purchase this pretty scarf, click here.

Grass Bangle Bracelet from doseofcreativity


Price: $15.00
Resin bangle covered with decorative green and grass paper. Sealed with gloss. Width: 1.5", diameter: 2.5". If you'd like to purchase this fun bracelet, click here.

Thanks to everyone who submitted their Green items! I had a REALLY tough time this week narrowing it down to just 10 as there were a lot of submissions and some really beautiful things. 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!

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Dragonfly . Earrings .


A tiny silver dragonfly plays with tiny pink blossoms under a blue globe.

These cute earrings are composed of:
~ silver-plated earring hooks
~ 1 tiny silver-toned dragonfly charm on each earring
~ 2 teeny pale pink bell flower glass beads on each earring
~ 1 shimmery blue glass bead on each earring

Dimensions: Earrings hang 1.25" (3.2 cm) from hook.

AVAILABLE FOR SALE. Price: $14.00

BP-E-0018

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Ice Drops . Earrings .


These sweet little earrings are perfect for days when you want to look pretty, but not flashy.

These cute earrings are composed of:
~ silver-plated lever back earring hooks
~ 1 pale blue faux pearl glass bead on each earring
~ 1 milky white bell flower glass bead on each earring

Dimensions: Lever backs hang 0.5" (1.3 cm); beads hangs 0.5" (1.3 cm) from hook.

AVAILABLE FOR SALE. Price: $12.00

BP-E-0017

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Meadow . Necklace .


A pretty necklace with a silvery blossom and summery-green beads.

This lovely necklace is composed of:
~ a silver-toned fine-link chain
~ a silver-toned floral blossom pendant
~ 4 small, square green glass beads, semi-frosted
~ a silver-toned lobster clasp

Dimensions: chain measures 18" (45.7 cm) in length (including the clasp); flower hangs 1.25" (3.2 cm) from chain.

AVAILABLE FOR SALE. Price: $22.00

BP-N-0058

Saturday Etsy Finds - Yellow!

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. Check them out - you may see something you'd like to buy for yourself!

This week's theme is THE COLOUR YELLOW!

BuzzzzBuzzzz Honey Bee aceo from amberafternoon


Price: $10.00
Original ACEO Drawing by artist Wanda Edwards. Created using professional quality pencils, this ACEO is approximately 2" wide x 3 1/2" tall. Suitable for framing, placing in a scrap book, or putting in a basket. If you'd like to purchase this lovely ACEO, click here.

Lavender-Filled Sachets - Set of 3 Sweet Little Sachets from luckyduckdesigns


Price: $7.50
This is a set of sweet-smelling sachets in coordinating cotton. Each is generously filled with lavendar buds. Perfect to tuck into dresser drawers, slide between car seats, or slip into a musty closet. Each sachet is approximately 3" square and the set comes packaged in a crisp white 3x3" box, tied with ribbon, and topped with the coordinating gift tag shown. If you'd like to purchase this extremely useful sachet set, click here.

Yellow Rose ACEO Oil Painting from weaselle


Price: $13.00
Size 2.5" by 3.5", painted with oils on primed illustration board. If you'd like to purchase this lovely ACEO, click here.

hibiscus pendant - natural history illustration jewelry from tstellanova


Price: $80.00
This particular hibiscus species, virtually extinct in the wild, is Hawaii's state flower. The drawing contained in the pendant is a reductions of tstellanova's own original pen, ink and watercolor illustrations, inspired by the etchings of Victorian naturalists. Every piece comes with a keepsake info card and is signed and numbered. The pendant is sterling silver and glass, with resin-coated silver leaf on the back of the stone. Approximately 0.8" wide and 1.5" tall, and come with an 18" oxidized sterling silver chain. If you'd like to purchase this stunning piece, click here.

Baby Powder Hand Poured Goats Milk Soap 2.1oz Bath Time Foot Design from LostRiverRags


Price: $2.00
You can use this cute soap in your daily bathing routine or as a hand soap. With its rich lather, goat's milk and coconut oil, your skin will stay smooth and moisturized even during the harsh winter months. This bar of soap is in a Bath Time Foot design and weights 2.1 oz. It's enriched with the soft scent of Baby Powder. If you'd like to purchase this painting, click here.

Lemon Swirls, original from FancifulFlair


Price: $55.00
This painting is on stretched canvas and is 9x12". Extremely thick paint. It's a simple piece of original artwork that could be framed but is really meant to be displayed unadorned. All edges are painted and this is signed and dated on the back by the artist. If you'd like to purchase this original painting, click here.

vintage MOD yellow Stripe Dress from Nostalgia


Price: $39.50
This dress is appealing, pretty, and very fun to wear. The construction of the triangular stripe shapes are nicely done, and it has a center back zipper and a stand up collar. Fits a size Medium and Large but also a Small if you like if loose. Size info: bust-22", waist-17", sleeves-21", armhole-10", stand collar-1 1/2"W, length of dress-40". Made of cotton/polyester. If you'd like to purchase this stylish dress, click here.

Dragonfly Yellow Flower Bow Free Shipping from BowsByAmber


Price: $3.00
This bow is a yellow flower bow with a gold dragonfly center. It's about 2 1/2" by 2 1/2". This bow is on an alligator clip that opens to the left. If you'd like to purchase this bright bow, click here.

the white rabbit ipod nano case from stitchkitsch


Price: $7.00
This vibrant yellow ipod case is perfect for spring and will protect your coveted iPod nano like no other! The white rabbit's googley eyes are always on the look-out for danger! Completely hand-sewn, made with felt and comes complete with a red heart button! If you'd like to purchase this useful little piece, click here.

Yellow Devil Duck Earrings from laurasfashion1


Price: $10.00
Cute Little yellow Devil Duck Charm Earrings! They come on silver plated earwires and measure approx 1 1/2". If you'd like to purchase these fun earrings, click here.

Thanks to everyone who submitted their Yellwo items! I had a REALLY tough time this week narrowing it down to just 10 as there were a lot of submissions and some really beautiful things. 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!