LET'S GO SHOPPING TO HELP JAPAN!
The following treasury includes Etsy shops that are commited to donating a portion of their proceeds to disaster relief for the suffering people of Japan.

(click on the photo to browse the seller's shop)

I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to Japan
and all the people suffering from the recent tragedy.

Thank you for stopping by.
Karen Terry/McDuffie

Featured Artist:

Linda of Ciaobela

www.ciaobela.etsy.com

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.212259144.jpg

A note from Linda~Artist, Designer

"I love birch trees. Love. This sculptural enameled piece reflects my love of the cerulean blue sky seen through black and white birch tree trunks.

There are probably about 20 firings involved in a piece this size and of this complexity. Maybe you know, but each time you have to fire an enamel piece you have to counter fire (on the back) so the piece doesn't warp. Tricky, let me tell you!

The brilliant blue sky was done first, then the tree trunks in white enamel, with hand painting in black, using a tiny japanese watercolor brush, to give the tree trunks their fabulous birch tree black and white patterns. The small imperfections in the enamel surface just add to the handmade feeling.

Once I finished the piece, I trimmed out the two corners with handmade copper birch leaves in clusters. They have patina applied, and will turn a lovely greenish blue over time, as copper does. Some of them move, some are fixed. I used illustrations of real birch leaves as my patterns.

This piece measures 6" wide by 9" tall. It comes with a black iron easel for display. Pics coming of the easel. I was so excited to list this piece, another one I had a hard time parting with,but it needs a good home."

Please take a moment and browse Linda's shop.

Linda's work is breathtaking!

Have a GREAT day!

and remember...

Bloom

Where

You

Are

Planted!

Big Hugs and Chmokies!

Karen

www.jmjcreations.etsy.com

While I was making my Christmas wish list, I discovered the most intriquing shop on Etsy. Not only is the shop intriguing, but so is the creator/designer. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, get snuggled up in a comfy chair and enjoy the journey....

PS: Be sure to say "Happy Birthday" while you are here! (December, 11)

WABI BROOK STUDIO

WWW.WABIBROOKSTUDIO.ETSY.COM

Embrace your love of the land with nature-inspired,

eco-friendly, fine art and artisan jewelery from Wabi Brook Studio. Indulge your individuality with hand-crafted designs which

reflect the beautifully simple organic shapes and colors of nature. Many pieces are one-of-a-kind, or made in limited editions.

Each piece is created in respectful celebration of our

wonderful planet and the creatures that live on it,

using materials that are

re-claimed, re-cycled, vintage

or fair-trade wherever possible. Every item is carefully wrapped in packaging made from recycled/recyclable products.

Wabi Brook Studio welcomes creative collaboration!

Whether it is jewelery to co-ordinate with an outfit

or a portrait of a special animal,

the resulting custom item will be uniquely yours!

A note from Julie:

I am a mostly self-taught artist, wife, mother, (mostly) retired equestrian trainer/coach, menagerie manager, metal worker, paint pusher, chief cook and bottle washer, earth child, student of life, photographer. My whole family are shutterbugs. From time to time, their work will also feature in my shop.

I create intuitively, beginning with the end in mind, but never knowing the route I will take, or even if I will end up where originally planned. My creative process is often tortuous, sometimes free flowing, always interesting. I love what I do. I play with fire, hit things really hard, throw paint around - and no-one tells me to stop! It doesn’t get any better than this.
I care about every piece I create. I want my work to celebrate both nature and humanity without compromising either, and not be just a handcrafted alternative to the mass-market, sweatshop-manufactured culture we live in. Therefore, wherever possible, I use recycled/reclaimed/vintage /free trade materials in my work, and packaging made from recycled/recyclable products. All my jewelery is hand-made, by me, one at a time and in very limited editions. Many pieces are one of a kind. Ditto for my artwork. I create and sell original pieces of art, and also sell professionally made limited-edition giclee prints of many of those works.

Check out my website and blog:

http://www.wabibrookstudio.com/

Become a fan of my Facebook page for monthly draws, sales and breaking news!

http://www.artist.to/wabibrookstudio/

Proud member of:
Whoa Horse Art Street Team! (search whoa team)
Visual Artists Street Team! (search vast team)
ACEtsy Team (search acetsy)
Unique Women in Business (search uwibteam)

I am totally overwhelmed at the beauty of Julie's works. How fortunate she is to be a woman of so many talents! Please visit Julie's store at:

www.wabibrookstudio.etsy.com

It will be an experience you will never forget and a place you will want to visit again and again. I can't wait to see what Julie will be creating for her next unique design or project!

Thanks for stopping by, and remember:

Bloom Where You are Planted!!!

and

Enjoy the Journey!!!

Big Hugs and Chmokies!

Karen

My Purchases
from the
Wonderful UWIB LadiesPart 4

Button~Button~

Who's got the Button?

I personally love buttons. Yes, all kinds! I think it stems back to when I was a kid and my Mom had this tin container jam packed with all sorts and sizes of neat buttons. I would sit for hours and sort them and string them and just have a ball. I recently purchased this really cool pin made from, yes you guessed it, a button!

http://www.jnjdesigns.etsy.com/

"Grandma was always going to do something with the can of buttons on the shelf in her sewing room. We took Grandmas love for her vintage buttons and created this lovely one of a kind brooch/pin. Here you find 2 of grandma's vintage buttons together with waxed linen cord and crystals. ~♥~ ~♥~~♥~ ~♥~ We will be donating a portion of each sale to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Julia is an active marathon walker and will be in San Fran in Oct for The Nike Women's Marathon' We love custom orders so please just ask and we will happy to complete your request."

Made with love in Lincoln CA by Julia

~Bessie~

JNJ Designs has the most creative items

made from buttons.....

I will be back, for sure, to purchase this cutie!

OR-maybe this pretty little heart?

OR~maybe this sassy summery dangle bracelet?

Stop by and check out their site.

PS: I also have my eye on this apron....

Don't beat me to it!

"We are craftoholic's!" .....

Julia is a want to be stay at home mommy and Judy is grandma to 2 year german retriever puppy named Billy Willy. We have been making many different things for family and friends for years. Julia is a beader, baker, candy maker, stamper, scrapbooker, shopper, all around crafter and a mommy. :) Judy is a beader, knitter, seamstrist, painter, shopper, all around crafter and a great grandma. :)

Thanks for stopping by!......

Until next week.....

Bloom

Where

You

are

Planted!

Hugs!,

Karen