Airstream Dreams

Safe and happy travels to everyone this summer!  :)

Row 1:
Who: Rachel Austin
What: "Lakeridge" Airstream Map Painting
Where: Portland, OR
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/129856499/lakeridge-original-map-painting-8-x-8

Who: Mandy Lynne Design
What: Vintage Airstream Print
Where: Springfield, MO
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/70201048/vintage-airstream

Who: Lisa Lee of Juella Designs
What: "Oh the places you'll go" Hand Stamped Aluminum Adjustable Band Ring
Where: Redding, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/98346013/oh-the-places-youll-go-hand-stamped

Who: Chantal deFelice
What: "Gladys" 4x5 Print Mounted on Wood
Where: San Clemente, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/69358041/gladys-4x5-print-mounted-on-wood


Row 2:
Who: robYn of Lick.a.bee
What: Hand Drawn Camper Necklace
Where: Rockford, IL
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/128957388/hand-drawn-caravan-camper-charm-necklace

Who: Gracie B of Betwixxt
What: "Home is Wherever I'm With You" Airstream Mug
Where: Alvarado, TX
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/97559108/home-is-wherever-im-with-you-sweet-air

Who:  Jessica Rose of vol25
What: "Remember Happiness" Print
Where: Prosser, WA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/16506595/remember-happiness-choose-your-color

Who: Emily of Hartland Brooklyn Card Co
What: "Roll With Me" Airstream Blank Card
Where: Brooklyn, NY
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/117462279/roll-with-me-airstream-blank-card


Row 3:
Who: Alan Peters of Jupiter Visual
What: "To Live Is To Ride" Digital Print
Where: Boulder, CO
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/121790357/to-live-is-to-ride

Who: Amanda of The Wandering Threads
What: Hand Embroidery Hoop Art- Airstream & Palm Tree
Where: Everywhere
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/124208139/hand-embroidery-hoop-art-airstream-palm

Who: Chantal deFelice
What: "Dot's" Print
Where: San Clemente, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/72893486/dots-8x10-print

Who: Robot Luv
What: Airstream Onesie
Where: Lincoln, NE
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/45538130/airstream-onesie


Row 4:
Who: Robot Luv
What: Robots Camping Card
Where: Lincoln, NE
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/63904296/robots-camping-card

Who: Marie Crouchet and Alexis Berry of MA Graphics
What: "My Happy Place" Camper Ladies V-neck
Where: Seattle, WA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81678659/my-happy-place-camper-ladies-vneck

Who: Kim Hayes of Two Girls and a Trailer
What: "Think Love" Elephant and Airstream Linocut Print
Where: St Louis, MO
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/117420614/think-love-elephant-and-airstream

Who: Rachel Austin
What: "Lake City" Notecard
Where: Portland, OR
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/113912026/lake-city-single-notecard

In Blazing Color

Who: Katrin Wolf
What: Handcrafted Jewelry, Art and Textiles
Where: Monticello, FL
Web: http://www.katrinart.org/
Why: Blazes of color in lyrical life-loving designs!  :)

Birds and Swirls

Who: Vickie Hallmark
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Austin, TX
Web: http://www.vickiehallmark.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/vickiehallmark
Why: Supertalented artist! Lovely jewels and beads, inspired illustrations and award-winning quilts colorfully animated by birds, swirls, leaves and trees. All painstakingly crafted and beautiful!  :)

The Courage of Peace

Today is International Day for Tolerance, established in 1995 by the United Nations, to "encourage tolerance, respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples". 

I'd say we could use a little of this everyday.  :)

Column 1:
Who: BirdznBeez
What: "One World" Locket Necklace
Where: Beautiful Midwest
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/86151107/silver-locket-necklace-silver-globe-one

Who: Michelle Caron of Caron Art Glass
What: "One World" Fused Glass Cabochon Key Ring
Where: Kaneohe Station, HI
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/97614449/key-ring-one-world-fused-glass-cabochon

Who: Kathie McCurdy
What: "One World Under The Stars" Print
Where: Akron, OH
Web: http://kathie-mccurdy.artistwebsites.com/featured/2-one-world-under-the-stars-kathie-mccurdy.html

Who: Liz Soll of Beading Nutritionist Jewelry
What: "One World" Cluster Station Bracelet
Where: San Francisco, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/44984284/one-world-cluster-station-bracelet-b156

Column 2:
Who: emmevielle
What: "One World" Denim Cuff Bracelet
Where: Downers Grove, IL
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/102199040/denim-cuff-bracelet-upcycled-blue-jean

Who: Tony Motto
What: "One Heart, One World" Wood Slat Flag
Where: The Woodlands
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/111208303/one-heart-one-world-wood-slat-flag

Who: Valerie of SunDrop Clips
What: "One World" Turquoise Ribbon Hair Clip Set
Where: San Diego, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/102733530/one-world-turquoise-set-ribbon-hair

Who: Nancy Tobin
What: "One World" Folk Art Quilt Print
Where: Maplewood, NJ
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/36860633/large-quilt-print-folk-art-tribal-floral

Column 3:
Who: Lisa of Under Her Charm
What: "One World" Sterling Silver and Amethyst Hand-stamped Necklace
Where: Berkeley, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/74435420/one-worldsterling-silver-hand-stamped

Who: Rachel Badeau of Moosup Valley Designs
What: "One World" Chief Seattle Giclee Print
Where: Warwick, RI
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/80530664/one-world-giglee-reproduction-print

Who: Coffee Shop
What: "One Mic One World" Vintage Microphone Print
Where: Near NYC
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/61936257/one-mic-one-world-vintage-microphone

Two on Tuesdays...Red or Blue?

Red ~ Row 1
Who: Garrett Keisling of Keisling Glasswürks
What: "Cherry Perfume Bottles" in Glass
Where: Nevada City, CA
Web: http://www.keislingglasswurks.com/Keisling_Glasswurks/Flameworked_Glass_Designs.html

Who: Gary Schott
What: "Strawberry Cheesecake - 310 Calories" Brooch
Where: San Antonio, TX
Web: http://www.garyschott.com/

Red ~ Row 2
Who: Joel Hunnicutt
What: "Open Segment Hollowform" Woodturned Vessel
Where: Siler City, NC
Web: http://www.joelhunnicutt.com/

Who: Donna Veverka
What: "Esther's Window" Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant
Where: Boston, MA
Web: http://www.donnavjewelry.com/

Red ~ Row 3
Who: Tristyn Albright
What: "Some Like It Red Hot" Beaded Vessel
Where: York, PA
Web: http://www.tristynalbright.com/

Who: Amy Faust
What: "Lorelei Ring" in Sterling and Glass
Where: Oakland, CA
Web: http://www.amyfaust.com/

Blue ~ Row 1
Who: Tim Harding
What: "Sapphire Reflections" Fiber Wall Art
Where: Stillwater, MN
Web: http://www.timharding.com/th/index.html

Who: Daniel Slack of Cache La Pottery
What: Carved Spiral Bowl
Where: Livermore, CO
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CacheLaPottery

Blue ~ Row 2
Who: Andrea Anderson
What: Handwoven Wrap
Where: Farmington Hills, MI
Web: http://www.aahandwovens.com/

Who: Jess Wainer
What: "Lapis Teardrop Vase" in Glass
Where: Oakland, CA
Web: http://www.jesswainer.com/

Blue ~ Row 3
Who: Catherine Iskiw
What: "Oblique Ring" in Platinum with Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
Where: Brooklyn, NY
Web: http://www.catherineiskiw.com/index.html

Who: Nina Mann
What: "Loved and Treasured" Lapis Necklace
Where: Traverse City, MI
Web: http://www.ninamann.com/

Red or Blue...what would you choose?  :)

Flights of Fancy

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October! 

Who: Ruth Norbury
What: Textile Art, Hand Embroidery, Handmade Cards and Amigurumi
Where: Swansea, Wales, UK
Web: http://www.ruthnorbury.com/
Why: Vivid threads perfectly placed conjure up all sorts of birds and beasts from curious sparrows to perky finches to serenely swimming seahorses. Ruth uses a variety of fibers, colors and techniques to create these gorgeous velvety wonders. And her crocheted critters are awfully cute too!

Who: Aimee Baldwin of Vegan Taxidermy
What: Crepe Paper Sculpture
Where: Berkeley, CA
Web: http://www.vegantaxidermy.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/VeganTaxidermy
Why: It's paper, people! Paper! Aimee's work just tumbles me over with its meticulously remarkable craftsmanship. I love these feisty feathered friends!  :)

Happy Halloween and A Blessed Samhain!

A Happy Harvest

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Jaime Shively of Crinoline Shop
What: Handcrafted Plush
Where: Whitehall, PA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrinolineShop
http://crinolineshop.wordpress.com/
Why: Jaime is slowly transmogrifying into a full-fledged vegan...yay! That includes now using felt from 100% recycled plastic bottles (no wool!) and soy based paints for her happy harvest of fruits and veggies and boisterous blocks o' tofu. Hop over and visit and give her some vegan love!  :)

Two on Tuesdays...I Spy Pandas and Pirates!

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Kala Hotakainen of Vegancraftastic
What: Handmade Bags, Accessories, Pins, Jewelry and Craft Patterns
Where: Saint Paul, MN
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Vegancraftastic
http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kala-hotakainen
Why: Because those little baby pandas charmed my pants off!  :)

Who: Lisa Coulson of Panda With Cookie
What: Handcrafted Plush, Prints, Ornaments and Wearables
Where: Portland, OR
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pandawithcookie
http://pandawithcookie.blogspot.com/
Why: Because everyone needs a little pirate in their life.  ;)

Purple Spirit

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Spirit Day: Go Purple on October 19 for Spirit Day!
Spirit Day is the annual day in October when millions of Americans wear purple
to speak out against bullying and to show their support for
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth.

Column 1
Who: Barbara and Amy of Siamese Dream Design
What: Purple Vintage Hmong Embroidered Batik Cotton Hemp Long Skirt
Where: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SiameseDreamDesign

Who: Georgia of HorizonsEd3e
What: Large Crochet Necklace Pouch
Where: Detroit, MI
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HorizonsEd3e

Who: autumnkid
What: Fireworks at Twilight Goblin Hat
Where: NJ
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/autumnkid

Who: Cheri C. of Chéri Deméter
What: Purple Fleck Infinity Scarf/Cowl
Where: Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CheriDemeter

Column 2
Who: Georgia of HorizonsEd3e
What: Healing Aura Festival Crochet Halter Top
Where: Detroit, MI
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HorizonsEd3e

Who: Cheri C. of Chéri Deméter
What: Lilac Stripe Infinity Scarf/Cowl
Where: Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CheriDemeter

Who:  Teri Davis of Camille Wanders
What: Batik Hemp and Organic Cotton Shirt
Where: Mesa, AZ
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/camillewanders

Who: KingKoton
What: Earth Tie Dyed T-Shirt
Where: na
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KingKoton

Column 3
Who:  Teri Davis of Camille Wanders
What: Hemp and Organic Cotton Zipper Pouch
Where: Mesa, AZ
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/camillewanders

Who: KingKoton
What: Coral Reef Tie Dyed T-Shirt
Where: na
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KingKoton

Who: Barbara and Amy of Siamese Dream Design
What: Purple and Brown Balinese Batik Vegan Moccasin Boots Lace up Back
Where: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SiameseDreamDesign

Who: autumnkid
What: Tweedledee Wrap Skirt
Where: NJ
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/autumnkid

Two on Tuesdays...Fierce and Radical!

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Kylie Bennett of Fabulously Fierce
What: Home Decor & A Slew of Embroidered Goodies
Where: Los Angeles, CA
Web: http://www.fabulouslyfierce.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/FabulouslyFierce
Why: Betty Crocker would so flip out in their kitchen.  ;)

Who: Aletha Oberdier of Radical Fringe
What: Freeform Crochet Bags, Cat Hats and More
Where: Detroit, MI
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/RadicalFringeX
Why: Psychedelic threads and devil cats!

Craving Crochet?

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Eslin Morris of dualchocolate
What: Handcrafted Crochet Jewelry, Accessories and Toys 
Where:  New Jersey area
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dualchocolate
Why: Have a mugful of bear!  :)

The Balance of Imbalance

In honor of all things vegan and cruelty-free, and the glorious fun that is Vegan MoFo (Vegan Month of Food), I'll be featuring some fun and fabulous vegan artists throughout October!

Who: Leanna Echeverri of Grateful Threads and The New Bohemian
What: Sustainable Organic Clothing
Where: Sunrise, FL
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Gratefulthreads
http://www.gratefulthreadsstudio.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Thenewbohemian
Why: Wildly free and imaginative, all of Leanna's designs are hand-dyed and handcrafted with a vibrant feel for the harmony of randomness found in nature. My inner renegade grooves on the radical asymmetry she uses in many of her pieces! Her Grateful Threads collection includes comfortable and creative hoodies and yoga pants, elegant dresses and sexy skirts. The New Bohemian is a separate shop, full of superfun skirts and dresses pieced together from upcycled garments and remnants from Grateful Threads...crazy cool stuff!

Artists in Harmony

Who: Tim Clark and Linda MacMichael of Elk Fork Studios
What: Handcrafted Fine Art Bags, Accessories and Wallpieces
Where: South Burnsville, NC
Web: http://www.elkforkstudios.com/index.html
Why: Linda's exquisite bags are meticulously crafted, featuring superbly woven straps by Tim, as well as custom-made elements by accomplished metalsmiths. Tim uses variations of a finely-detailed ancient Japanese braiding technique called Kumihimo. To watch both of them work is a study in patience, integrity, seamless creative collaboration and a shared sense of humor! Delightful designs!

Whirled Peace

International Day of Peace ~ September 21st

In today’s world, peace needs to be more than just a word.
Imagine…  millions of pinwheels spinning in the wind – pinwheels in the United States, Great Britain, South America, Australia, the Middle East, Canada,  Africa, Europe and Asia;  pinwheels all over the world! – big pinwheels, small pinwheels;  pinwheels of all  shapes and sizes – colorful pinwheels, decorated with drawings, paintings, collages, photographs  – pinwheels with words of peace and harmony written on them – fields of pinwheels, pinwheels along roadsides, in schoolyards, in parks, pinwheels EVERYWHERE! 
This is the Pinwheels for Peace project!

Celebrate the International Day of Peace! Make pinwheels and plant them in your yard, pass pinwheels on to friends, lovers and unsuspecting strangers, host a pinwheel party, bake some yumful pinwheels and of course, wear them...here are some wondrous whirlers to start you off!

Column 1
Who: Derek and Peizhu of MXM Jewelry
What: Tiny Pinwheel (Windmill) Necklace
Where: Oakland, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/59241105/tiny-pinwheel-windmill-necklace

Who: Laura of Crane's Quilts
What: "Let's Take a Whirl" Quilt
Where: Portland, OR
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/105531194/lets-take-a-whirl-quilt

Who: Bonny Royce Art Studio
What: "Play Date For Pinweel" Painted Floor Canvas
Where: Santa Cruz, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/107775084/play-date-for-pinwheel-36x57-floor

Who: Lisa Salsbury of Willow and Me
What: Pinwheel Spinner Ring in Fine Silver
Where: Ellsworth, Hancock County, ME
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/57159060/pinwheel-ring-spinner-ring-in-fine

Column 2
Who: Gillian of PingWynny
What: "Carnival" Patchwork Quilt
Where: Newport, Wales, UK
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82087028/patchwork-quilt-carnival-by-pingwynny

Who: Grecha
What: Handmade Hooded Sweater Coat with Grey and Green Pinwheel Design
Where: Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/104939886/sweater-coat-multicolor-size-s-m-us-size

Who: Caitlin of Blue Dot Jewelry
What: Pure Silver Pinwheel Earrings
Where: Brooklyn, NY
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/96486329/pure-silver-pinwheel-earrings

Who:  Char Russell of Tabitha Quilts
What: Pinwheels, Fans and Delectable Mountains Quilt in Blue, Purple, Teal & Turquoise
Where: Clinton, MA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/99237074/large-quilt-in-bpt-blue-purple-teal

Column 3
Who: Grecha
What: Handmade Hooded Sweater Coat with Purple and Pink Pinwheel Design
Where: Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/104927665/sweater-coat-purple-size-m-l-us-size-8

Who: Caitlin of Blue Dot Jewelry
What: Pure Silver Daisy Pinwheel Necklace
Where: Brooklyn, NY
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/85078898/pure-silver-daisy-pinwheel-necklace

Who: Karyn Kraft and The Ladies Collective of Lazy Lion Quilts
What: "Pinwheels No.6" African Quilt
Where: Mill Valley, CA/Mfuwe, Zambia
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/63860968/african-quilt-pinwheels-no6

Who: californiafairytales
What: Vintage Handmade Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by Chicago Artist Anna Halasi
Where: San Francisco, CA
Web: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-American-Modern-Modernist-Anna-Halasi-Cuff-Bracelet-Sterling-Silver-/170907383827

Column 4
Who: Francine Ruth
What: Pinwheel Earrings, Etched Sterling Silver and 22K Gold Bi-metal
Where: Cleveland, OH
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/109038540/pinwheel-earring-etched-sterling-silver

Who: Char Russell of Tabitha Quilts
What: Pinwheels Quilted Coat in Blue, Purple & Turquoise
Where: Clinton, MA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/98641175/blues-purples-turquoise-pinwheels

Who: Ginger Wankewycz of Ginger Folds & Fine Arts
What: Silver Origami Knot Pendant
Where: Cleveland, OH
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/88255885/silver-origami-knot-pendant

Who: Grecha
What: Handmade Hooded Sweater Coat with Cream and Blue Pinwheel Design
Where: Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium
Web: http://www.etsy.com/listing/104934997/sweater-coat-blue-cream-and-gray-size-l

Wake Up You Sleepyheads!

Did you know today is National Sleepy Head Day? Yep, it's true...it's celebrated in Finland on July 27th every year. At least the Wikipedia article says so.  ;)
I ran across it this morning, then a couple of hours later, ran across the sleepyhead t-shirt by accident. It's too irresistible a coincidence, so Sleepyheadedness is the theme of the day!
Cheers! Or should I see, sweet dreams?  :)

Column 1
Who: Matt Hemminghaus of farmhaus
What: Hand-printed Art and T-shirts
Where: Northeast Missouri
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/farmhaus

Who: Mary Protich Dell of Happy Felties
What: Hand-stitched Eco Felt Owls and other FUN goodies
Where: Newport News, VA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyFelties

Who:  Thad Cox of GTCArtwork
What: Handmade Pottery
Where: King, NC
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GTCArtwork

Column 2
Who:  Azah Azreen of azreenchan
What: Doodles and Illustrations
Where: Selangor, Malaysia
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/azreenChan
http://www.azreenchan.com/

Who:  Thad Cox of GTCArtwork
What: Handmade Pottery
Where: King, NC
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GTCArtwork

Who:  Olga Kuzina of GladOArt
What: Handmade Author’s Dolls and Felted Toys
Where: Ukraine
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GladOArt

Who: Mary Protich Dell of Happy Felties
What: Hand-stitched Eco Felt Owls and other FUN goodies
Where: Newport News, VA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyFelties

Column 3
Who: Mary Protich Dell of Happy Felties
What: Hand-stitched Eco Felt Owls and other FUN goodies
Where: Newport News, VA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyFelties

Who:  Adiya Berkovich of Buligaia
What: Felt Creations, Paintings and Decorative Signs
Where: Israel
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/buligaia

Who: Penny and Nikki of Untamed Menagerie
What: Handmade Silhouette Jewelry
Where: Kingsport, TN,
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/UntamedMenagerie

Who:  Azah Azreen of azreenchan
What: Doodles and Illustrations
Where: Selangor, Malaysia
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/azreenChan
http://www.azreenchan.com/

Quilty Stitchery Jewels

Column 1
Who: Georgina Ferrans of Phizzychick
What: Queen Bee Brooch
Where: Chester, England, UK
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Phizzychick

Who: Sally Amberton of nearlybutnotquite
What: Chocolate Drop Cupcake Brooch
Where: Oxford, England
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/nearlybutnotquite

Who: Kate Kiley of Nokhoki
What: Primrose Hand Stitched Spring Flowers Cuff
Where: Sugar Hill, GA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/nokhoki

Who: Marjorie Dade Kafader
What: BettyBoopBot Whymsies Pin
Where: Wilmington, DE
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarjorieDade

Column 2
Who: Marjorie Dade Kafader
What: Rodney the Robot Whymsies Pin
Where: Wilmington, DE
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarjorieDade

Who: Joan Allen of Kackleboan
What: Colorful Crazy Quilted Stringy Chic Cuff
Where: Gulfport, FL
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/kackleboan

Who: Marjorie Dade Kafader
What: String Bean Sally Whymsies Pin
Where: Wilmington, DE
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarjorieDade

Who: Joan Allen of Kackleboan
What: Pink Poppy Button Quilted Beaded Cuff
Where: Gulfport, FL
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/kackleboan

Column 3
Who: Kate Kiley of Nokhoki
What: Moon & Stars Hand Stitched Hair Barrette
Where: Sugar Hill, GA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/nokhoki

Who: Marjorie Dade Kafader
What: Gloria Jean the Wild Child Whymsies Pin
Where: Wilmington, DE
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarjorieDade

Who: Sally Amberton of nearlybutnotquite
What: Cupcake Brooches
Where: Oxford, England
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/nearlybutnotquite

Who: Marjorie Dade Kafader
What: Quilted Beaded Turquoise Flower Brooch
Where: Wilmington, DE
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarjorieDade

Column 4
Who: Marjorie Dade Kafader
What: Violetta Whymsies Pin
Where: Wilmington, DE
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarjorieDade

Who: Bozena Wojtaszek
What: Spring Green and Turquoise Embroidered Bracelet
Where: Lodz, Lodzkie, Poland
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BozenaWojtaszek

Who: Marjorie Dade Kafader
What: Initial R Whymsies Pin
Where: Wilmington, DE
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarjorieDade

Who: Sally Amberton of nearlybutnotquite
What: Cupcake Brooch with Sprinkles and Yet No Calories
Where: Oxford, England
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/nearlybutnotquite

Why: Because I spent the day patching pants whilst I daydreamed of stitching quilty jewels.  :)

Busy As A Bee

The air is soft with the sweet May showers,
And the birds make melody.
The lazy hum of the busy bees
Murmureth through the almond trees.

(from In Spring by Ernest Dowson)

Spring is such a spinningly busy time! Make sure you slow down and take time to appreciate the little things.  :)

Column 1, top to bottom:
Ceridwen Hazelchild of Mystic Moose Crafts
Three Bumble Bee Garden Hives Illustration Eco Cotton Tote Bag
Stroud, England, UK
http://www.etsy.com/listing/98748843/three-bumble-bee-garden-hives

Christine Moser
Bee Card - Linocut on 50/50 Sugar Cane & PCW Recycled Paper
Atascadero, CA
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84485490/bee-card-linocut-on-5050-sugar-cane-pcw

Maia Waye of MaiaArt
Bee Good / 8"x8"
Sequim, WA
http://www.etsy.com/listing/87012774/bee-good-8x8

Column 2, top to bottom:
Robin McBride Scott Scott and Blevins of Willows Keep Pottery
Green Tea Honeypot with Bees
New Castle, IN
http://www.etsy.com/listing/95025719/green-tea-honeypot-with-bees

Kelly Ann of The Poppy Tree
Bee Girl Print---Bumblina Bee
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
http://www.etsy.com/listing/38990555/bee-girl-print-bumblina-bee

Melinda Byrd of Byrdcall
Honeybee Hand-printed Notecard
Woodbine, MD
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88539765/honeybee-hand-printed-notecard-suitable

Column 3, top to bottom:
 Michelle Hinson/turtleshell03
Steampunk Inspired Journal with Bee
Tempe, AZ
http://www.etsy.com/listing/90386619/steampunk-inspired-journal-with-bee

Roxana Villa of Illuminated Perfume
Honey Bee Original Art Print
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69222838/honey-bee-original-art-print-sacred-to

Lisa Yoshiko Radecki/lyoshikor of Yosh Design
"Beverly the Bee" Artist's Book
Chicago, IL
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73901249/beverly-the-bee

Denise Shipley/DeniseAnnette
Hunee.....Lampwork Bee Bead with Flower
Whidbey Island, WA
http://www.etsy.com/listing/99063551/huneelampwork-bee-bead-w-flower-sra

Column 4, top to bottom:
Tricia Scott of The Oddest Owl
They Called Her Honey Bee Bookplates
Roanoke, VA
http://www.etsy.com/listing/64854411/they-called-her-honey-bee-bookplates

RQP Studio
Bee Necklace with Latin Motto "Vive Ut Vivas" ("Live Life To The Fullest")
Myrtle Beach, SC
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83222059/bee-antique-wax-seal-necklace-with-latin

Renee of PaintedByRenee
Whimsical Queen Bee Notecards and Envelopes
Southern California
http://www.etsy.com/listing/56656682/queen-bee-whimsical-copper-faux-frame-8

Dazzling Doodles

Who: Valentina Ramos
What: Original & Inspirational Art
Where: Miami, FL
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/valentinadesign
http://www.valentinaramos.blogspot.com/
Why: I briefly mentioned Valentina Ramos' work back on Elephant Appreciation Day, so I'd like to show you a few more of her mind-dazzlingly detailed pieces here. Prints, Stationery, Tea Towels, Fabrics and Original Paintings intricately rendered and brought to delightful life. Just love every little stroke and every wide swath of plush and plentiful color!

Two on Tuesdays...Silks and Stones

Who: Cathya Savage-Haas of Savage Spirit
What: Hand-painted Silks
Where: Moab, UT
Web: http://stoneagesavage.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/stoneagesavage
Why: Cathya's radiantly hued handmade treasures start at the drawing board, where she designs each concept and pattern, then goes on to sew each silk garment herself. She dyes each piece using the Japanese Shibori techniques of folding, twisting, binding and knotting, then painting on the dye...think formal tie dyeing. Can you imagine living in those glorious colors and shimmery softness all day? ohgoodgolly yes!

Who: James Haas of Stoneage Jewelry
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Moab, UT
Web: http://stoneagesavage.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/stoneagesavage
Why: Stonecutter and silversmith James delights in working with uncommon finds such as Ammonite, Dino Bone and Sugilite, and specializes in bright colorful gem intarsia, the art of precision-cut gem mosaics. Check out those crisp corners and tight symmetry! So many patient hours of cutting, fitting and polishing...I bow in reverence to his painterly gift for Zen monk-itude!

Two on Tuesdays...A Double Cast of Characters

Who: Mitsy Sleurs of ArtMind
What: Unique Handmade Ceramics
Where: Hasselt Limburg Belgium
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtMind
Why: So sweet, witty and cherishable! Her Feelings series includes 'em all.... Balanced, Tough, Confused, Bored, Adventurous, Creative. I can think of someone I know that matches each one...yep, even Zombie.

Who: Lila Ruby King/Anna Ruby King
What: Eco-friendly Paper Goods, Fabrics, Small Art, Objects, Illustration and Handmade Jewellery
Where: Athens, Attiki, Greece
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilarubyking
http://www.etsy.com/shop/annarubyking
Why: Swirly swans, rompy rabbits, chirpy birds, fluffy feathers...all characters in a parade of lovely, lively art pieces that you can bring into your life! I gasped with glee when I saw that owl...my favorite bird and oh so beguiling!