THISTLE CRAFT DESIGNS

Thistle Craft Designs is an Etsy shop full of bright beautiful light catching color . This is a portion of her interview : What is the first thing you can remember making by hand? How and why did you make it? The earliest vivid crafting memory I have is my Mom teaching us how to crochet – I was no older than 6 at the time. All I could manage at the time was a chain stitch, but I was really good at it! My Mom taught us a lot of crafts, for which I am eternally grateful!
Why do you create? Why not? It is simply a part of who I am. To not create is to deny a part of myself.
What inspires you? Where do your ideas come from? Everything & Everywhere! I love looking through magazines and catalogues (just ask my poor mailman!). Nature provides a lot of inspiration also. Oh, and flea markets, estate sales, thrift shops, and the like – I love going to them with my Mom and seeing what things could be, rather than what they used to be! Any tips on selling handmade stuff? Be patient and persistent, have faith in yourself and your products, and don’t undersell yourself just to make a sale. And stay in touch with your market – no matter how much you like making something, if your market doesn’t want it, it isn’t going to sell! But, this does not mean to go against your values/morals – you must remain true to yourself because if you don’t like what you’re making, no one else will either! [You may visit her shop by clicking on the title to this article .]

DSL Designs

If you love one of a kind original pieces of jewelry , then DSL Designs is the place to go . The following is her own words . How long have you been creating? ''My passion for beading began at 12 and I haven't been able to stop since. In 2002, beading lead me down other creative paths like scrapbooking and sewing. Since then, I have extensively explored the world of crafts and am now savvy in Wire Wrapping, Fused Glass, PMC clay, Polymer Clay, Peyote Stitch, Right Angle Weave, and Square Stitch. I never miss an opportunity to learn a new craft. I have always felt that you learn to appreciate others work by learning what it really takes to create it. ''
What inspires you?''What inspires me most is the ocean. Whenever I go to the ocean I am always inspired to go home and create. Unfortunately, I live far from the ocean, so I oftentimes I lack inspiration. During times like that I start reorganizing my supplies and find inspiration in them. .'' Just click on the title of this article to visit her shop .

Just Bead It !

This is another fantastic artist on Etsy ! She told me that she has been making jewelry for about two years . Her talent far exceeds what you would expect for only two years ! I asked her where she got her inspiration . This is her words , '' I am inspired by beauty and balance and femininity. I love creating a variety of styles. I love how designs can create 'feelings' and emotions. Color combinations can be subtle or dramatic depending on what kind of statement you are trying to make and what kind of mood you are in. '' Check out her shop , http://www.justbeadit.etsy.com/

Naked Tile

Check out this great Etsy shop . Their work is both unique and original ! The artists are two sisters from greece and this is how one of them discribes their work and Etsy shop : Naked Tile is run by my sister Kelly, 25 yrs old, and myself, Natalie, 23 yrs old. We started creating jewelry 2 yrs ago, inspired by our mutual quest for original and unique jewelry. We have sold some of our items in small boutiques in Greece. Inspiration comes from nature, theater, street fashion, vintage toys, and anything that catches our eye, actually!
Our work consists of fun, quirky and unique jewelry, a combination of earrings, brooches, bracelets and necklaces. Our materials are pretty simple but our imagination is endless! You can see more of their work in their shop , http://www.nakedtile.etsy.com/

Wall Mural

This is a 4x8 foot mural that I painted for a neighbor . Although I like to paint large , I was a little apprehensive at first , but was soon able to relax and enjoy the work .

Hello

My name is Joyce and this is my blog about my artwork and other artists that I find on Etsy . I am a self taught artist . I have been drawing , painting or crafting forever it seems . I paint on leaves , canvas , paper , and metal . I have a shop on Etsy , http://www.artbyjc.etsy.com/ . I will show you some of my work from the past and some that is available in my shop .