FloweredSky...Handcrafted Jewelry

My Eco Friendly Shop - Housejewels

2011-11-08T13:21:00.004-05:00

I am thrilled to get back to my blog site again and try to introduce my Eco friendly Line of household products such as 100% unbleached cotton Reusable Coffee Filters.
I am offering one of my reusable coffee filters as a giveaway.

Please pick on of the sizes below:

Size #1, #2, #4 or #6
Size Information:
#1 Size Filter: Fits 1 cup electric and non-electric cone coffeemakers
#2 Size Filter: Fits 4 to 6 cup electric and 2 cup non-electric cone coffeemakers
#4 Size Filter: Fits 8 to 12 cup electric cone coffeemakers
#6 Size Filter: Fits 10 cup non-electric cone coffeemakers

OR

Round Coffee filter

If you want to be a lucky winner, please follow the steps. It is pretty simple.
Please visit my Ecobold Shop and vote for my shop. Please visit
http://www.ecobold.com/shops/Housejewels and click "Vote for this seller" button.

Then please post a comment under this post with you favorite size of the reusable coffee filters and please don't forget to add your email address.

Also please follow my blog.
The giveaway will be finished by November 9th at midnight. The winner will be chosen using http://www.random.org/

From Massachusetts Zooguu

2010-07-30T21:06:00.009-04:00

Ladies and Gentlemen , I am introducing you this week Zooguu and her lovely, fun, vibrant and colorful shop. Her designs are so unique and every piece is custom order. She works from her studio at Massachusetts with her husband and they create these wonderful unique plush toys for you or your loved ones. Please enjoy this wonderful artist's answers...

S: What is your name and what is the story behind your shop’s name?

J: My name is Jen Gubicza. The business name is a combination of two things: "Zoo" for animals, and "Guu" for Gubicza.

S:When did you start your business?

J: I started selling my plush in January 2006, under the shop name "sweetestpea". I changed the name to Zooguu a couple of years ago when I started doing this full time and really thought about my business and where I wanted to take things.

S: What are your motivations /inspirations in creating your work?

J: I love making things with my hands. There's a satisfaction in knowing that you've created something that someone will enjoy. I love hearing stories from my customers and finding out what people have named their new friends. It's wonderful to be able to create a physical, hug-able object and make it exactly I want it to be. I also really enjoy being my own boss and making my own hours.

S: Tell us about your daily routines.

J: I usually sew most of the day. My husband traces and cuts out the animals I need to make, and I work on them throughout the week. It's wonderful to work with him, because he helps keep me organized, and we can set goals. I tend to sew by color, so it's sort-of-like a puzzle every week. I look at the animals and work out in what order I need to sew to be most efficient. At the end of every day, I enter the animals made into a master spreadsheet to I can track everything. When an animal sells, I also put that date in and where it's going. At some point, I'll make a map on my website of where all of Zooguu animals live. Another part of my routine is to get out of the house and take a nice walk every day.

S:What is your favorite book?

J: I think I've had the most enjoyment from the Harry Potter series in recent years.

S: What was your last travel destination?

J: I just got back from a short trip to Maine, and I frequently travel to New York. We do craft shows every week, and we usually travel out of state at least once a month.

S: What do you do to relax?

J: Sitting on the back deck with a glass of wine on a summer evening is pretty great. We also enjoy going to see performances at the Symphony.

***GIVEAWAY***

Jen was so generous to offer any of her ornaments from her etsy shop for her giveaway. If you want to be a lucky winner please follow the steps. It is pretty simple!
Please visit her etsy shop and post a comment under this post with the LINK of your favorite item from her shop and please don't forget to add your email address.
http://Zooguu.etsy.com
Please also follow my blog.

The giveaway will end August 8th at midnight! The winner will be chosen using http://www.random.org/

From Connecticut SeaFindDesigns

2010-07-23T22:53:00.010-04:00

This week I am hosting wonderful artist from Connecticut, SeaFindDesigns. She is artistically using genuine sea glasses into her art , jewelry... Her shop is proud to be eco friendly and well deserved success. Please join me to get to know her better...

S: What is your name and what is the story behind your shop’s name?

T: My name is Tracy and my shop is named Sea Find Designs for obvious reasons, most of my jewelry is made with objects I find on local beaches washed in from the sea. When I first started my business, I wanted a catchy easy to associate name, that didn't lock my designs to just jewelry.

S:When did you start your business?

T: I started selling jewelry locally more than ten years ago, to friends and family, word of mouth...but then Etsy came around and it opened a whole new world.

S: What are your motivations /inspirations in creating your work?

T: I say this in every interview I've ever done, and it's TRUE... ADHD is a huge motivator... I laugh every time I say it... but, I really can't stop creating... my mind travels at 200mph... I think being at the beach calms me down and inspires me to create... otherwise I'd go a little loopy!

S: Tell us about your daily routines.

T: I work from home so I guess I'm a bit boring... I spend most of my day creating and listing at Etsy... I go to beach with my family as much as I can, and to keep my sanity, I work about twice a month at my local Emergency room. It's the only place I get to talk to "big people".

S:What is your favorite book?

T: This is a tough one... I've been reading a lot more inspirational books lately and poetry... Anything written by The Dalai Lama or Pablo Neruda's Love Poems.

S: What was your last travel destination?

T: I am on my way to Malibu, California next week to attend my lovely niece's wedding! It's my favorite place on Earth...and she's one of my favorite people!! Yay!

S: What do you do to relax?

T: I work to relax... I go to beach... but my favorite is to hang out with my kids... I have a son Matthew 16 yo and a daughter Emma 14yo... They're wicked cool!

S: What do you suggest to other Etsian sellers to have success in their shops?

T: Amazing pictures... and believe it or not, my customers tell me they come to shop to read... I use my shop like a blog, so you never know what I'll say!!! Oh... and BE NICE!

From Georgia Myfinch

2010-07-18T19:14:00.008-04:00

This week, my guest is from the state of Georgia, myFinch. She is photographer by day and and craftwoman by night... Her work is elegant and shows that she loves what she is doing. Here is some more interesting facts about her and her shop....

S: What is your name and what is the story behind your shop’s name?

A: My name is Alyssa. I wanted a finch. My husband wanted a puppy. The puppy won and then I started my lovely, little shop.

S:How did you start your business?

A: MyFinch began late in 2008. Friends began to buy pieces I had made for my own home. When I looked around and realized it was very dim inside, and had very few lighting fixtures remaining. Then I thought, maybe others would like a chance to browse my craftsman house.

S: What are your motivations /inspirations in creating your work?

A: I enjoy composition and shape. Lately, I have been exploring more of the architectural aspects of lighting though textures.

S: Tell us about your daily routines.

J: By the day, I am a fine art wedding photographer. I work in my pajamas, start with my inbox, some Chai, and usually begin editing several hours...bills/housework/more editing... waiting for my husband to come home...Then, he's home! On to running with the puppies, dinner, and personal projects- this is where my shop comes in!

S:What is your favorite book?

A: The Chronicles of Narnia.

S: What was your last travel destination?

A: The Grand Bohemian in Asheville, North Carolina. We photographed a winter wedding there.

S: What do you do to relax?

A: I cook. I garden. I walk. I pray. And I sleep in far too late.

***DISCOUNT***
Alyssa was so generous to offer 10% discount on the 14" by 10" drum shades, the most popular ones until August 30th. Just mention "Floweredsky" blog on the message to seller section.
http://MyFinch.etsy.com

From New Jersey Jessica's Design Shop

2010-07-13T12:02:00.007-04:00

Please welcome my last guest from New Jersey , Jessica's Design Shop.She is a graphic designer with a background of architecture. After she designed her own wedding stationary , she got so many compliments and decided to help other brides with her designs. Her creations are not only functional but also very elegant.

S: What is your name and what is the story behind your shop’s name?

J: My name is Jessica. I don't really have much of a story behind the name of my shop, it's where I create my designs so it's my design shop.

S:How did you find Etsy and what made you join to Etsy?

J: My cousin crochets and she has a shop here on Etsy. I started mu business through my blog and it became very popular right away so I wanted to get more exposure. After doing some research, I found that Etsy seemed like the right fit for me.

S: What inspires you in creating your work?

J: My education is in architecture and I think that a lot of my work comes from that. Maybe not so much the motifs, but definitely the composition of my designs.

S: We would love to hear your daily routines if there is any.

J: My daily routine is quite busy. Without too much detail, I take care of my baby and work. There is usually a trip to the post office and UPS in between. And I try to watch a little tv at night if I can.

S:What is your favorite book?

J: OK, my favorite book at this point in my life is Belly Laughs by Jenny McCarthy. I guess I am in total baby mode, but this book helped me through this past year and I really enjoyed it.

S: What was your last travel destination?

J: Walt Disney World.

S: What do you do to relax?

J: Umm, I don't know how to anymore!!!!

S: Do you have any suggestions to a new Etsian seller in creating and maintaining their shop?

J: Renew, renew, renew and make sure your photos are good.

From New Jersey LittleOwlSoapCo

2010-06-30T23:29:00.007-04:00

As I stated earlier this week, I am hosting another Etsy artist from New Jersey , Garden State. My new guest is LittleOwlSoapCo in which you will find hand-crafted vegan soaps and body washes. You can almost feel and smell these beauties from her lovely shop. Let read more about this wonderful artist...

S: What is your name and what is the story behind your shop’s name?

J: My name is Jen Katehos, and Little Owl Shop is named after the Athena noctua (Little Owl), was sacred to Athena, the Greek goddess of, among other things, wisdom and handicrafts. I'm half Greek, and carry a medallion in my purse with Athena on one side and the Little Owl on the other. When I needed a shop name, I looked no further.

S:How did you find Etsy and what made you join Etsy?

J: I heard of Etsy a few years back on the fabulous Knit and Tonic blog, and in 2007, I started out as a buyer. In 2009, when I started making more body wash than I could use in a decent amount of time, I realized it was time to open at Etsy shop of my own.

S: What inspires you in creating your work?

J: I'm inspired by the chemical process by which soap is made. Combining carefully measured oils, water, and lye, and observing the ingredients from a completely new substance is fascinating to me.

S: We would love to hear your daily routines if there is any.

J: I commute nearly 2 hours each way to work and back, and I do a lot of reading and planning on the train. By the time I get home, I'm exhausted, but usually have an hour or two to take care of some creative business. Then it's dinner with the hubby and time for bed. The weekends are when I get to focus on making soap and experimenting with making lotions, scrubs, and lip balms.

S:What is your favorite book?

J: This changes constantly, but the last book I read that really delighted me was "Special Topics in Calamity Physics" by Marisha Pessi. It's the kind of book I wish I'd never read so I could read it again all over for the first time. Before that, it was "The Historian" , by Elizabeth Kostova. ( Apparently, I like my books wordy.)

S: What was your last travel destination?

J: Costa Rica for my honeymoon.

S: What do you do to relax?

J: I read fiction, watch ( a lot) of HGTV, knit, and sew.

S: Do you have any suggestions to a new Etsian seller in creating and maintaining their shop?

J: I'm fairly new at this myself, but I know it is very important to reply promptly to convos and to communicate with buyers. People love knowing that you've received their order and that it's on its way.

***GIVEAWAY***

Jen was so generous to offer any of her body wash/lotion sets from her etsy shop for her giveaway. If you want to be a lucky winner please follow the steps. It is pretty simple!

Please visit her etsy shop and post a comment under this post with the LINK of your favorite item from her shop and please don't forget to add your email address.

http://LittleOwlSoapCo.etsy.com

Please also follow my blog.

The giveaway will open to US only and will end July 8 at midnight! The winner will be chose using http://www.random.org/

From New Jersey Hannahshandwork

2010-06-28T13:46:00.004-04:00

I started my third week with the state of New Jersey. This week ;different from other weeks, I will be introducing more than one very talented artists from the Garden State. My first guest is Hannahshandwork whose outstanding book bindings took my attention. Her work has a taste of royalty and an eye for detail. Please enjoy my interview with her.

S: What is your name and what is the story behind your shop’s name?

H: My name is Hannah Smith, and my rather unimaginative shop name came from thinking I was going to sell a variety of items when I first opened my shop, and I wanted everything handmade to fit in.

S:How did you find Etsy and what made you join Etsy?

H: I found Etsy through a friend who already had a shop here, who knew I could sew and book bind, and was looking for some way to work from home.

S: What inspires you in creating your work?

H: When I'm designing a book, I usually put out all my leather, materials and embossing tool, and create a book in my mind, to decide what looks best together.

S: Tell us about your daily routines.

H: I wish I was organized enough to have a daily routine, but the only thing that is regular is checking the computer first thing in the morning for transactions or emails, and then checking back periodically throughout the day.

S:What is your favorite book?

H: I love to read, and I don't think I can narrow it down to just one book. I think the books I return to most often, though, are the ones by Charles Dickens and Jane Austen.

S: What was your last travel destination?

H: My last trip was my most frequent trip: down to Virginia to visit my sister, brother-in-law, and four crazy-but-wonderful nephews.

S: What do you do to relax?

H: I love spending time with family and friends, I love to read, I take long walks, and I visit the library's classic movie section regularly.

S: Do you have any suggestions to a new Etsian seller in creating and maintaining their shop?

H: The only advise I can give others is the same advise I was given myself, and am still trying to apply: Write good descriptions, take fantastic photos, list items often, and don't give up! The more time and effort you give to your business, the more likely you are to thrive!

***FREE SHIPPING***

Hannah was so generous to offer FREE SHIPPING for the week ( ending date July 5th) to anyone who mentions Floweredsky blog in "Message to Seller" section.

From Pennsylvania Karenfaulknerart

2010-06-10T12:49:00.008-04:00

I am so excited that I am in my second week of my weekly featured artist series.

This week, I am honored to introduce Karenfaulknerart who creates peaceful and soothing watercolor paintings from Pennsylvania.

S: What is your name and what is the story behind your shop’s name?

K: My name is Karen Faulkner, and as you can see, my shop karenfaulkneart is named after me. Not terribly creative!

S:When did you start your business?

K: I've been painting watercolors for about twelve years now, starting first strictly as a hobby and later selling them locally since about 2004, by word of mouth, in local shops on consignment and taking commissions. I opened my Etsy shop in June 2007 thinking "let's see if I can sell ten or even twenty watercolors". I have never imagined this level of success, recently having reached 750 Etsy sales.

S: What are your motivations / inspirations in creating your work?

K: Nature, emotions, love, healing, serenity.

S: Tell us about your daily routines.

K: I don't always do it in the same order every day, except that brewing is always first. I check e-mails for orders and get them carefully packaged and addressed for shipping. I see if I'm low on inventory of any prints, or if there are any new recently sold originals that I think would reproduce nicely. I paint! The best days for that are when the morning sun is shining in the windows near my drafting table and I can look out and see the birds and flowers. Usually I play music while I'm painting.

S:What is your favorite book?

K: Tough to choose one, I'm an avid reader. I like "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron and return it often.

S: What was your last travel destination?

K: Arizona! It was my fifth time there. It has inspired a couple of my abstract paintings.

S: What do you do to relax?

K: Walk and ride bike on nearby trails, go to gym, cook, plant herbs and flowers, read, listen to music, have lunch with friends. A day with all of those plus creating some art would be an ideal day!

***GIVEAWAY***

Karen was so generous to offer any of her giclee 4x6 fineart prints for her giveaway. If you want to be a lucky winner please follow the steps. It is pretty simple!

Please visit her etsy shop and post a comment under this post with the LINK of your favorite item from her shop and please don't forget to add your e-mail address.

http://karenfaulknerart.etsy.com

Please follow my blog .

The giveaway will open to US only and will end June 17 at midnight! The winner will be chose using http://www.random.org/

From Delaware ChirpAndBloom

2010-06-02T23:26:00.002-04:00

Starting this week , first week of July, 2010, I am staring to introduce wonderful Etsians from each state by the order of statehood dates. I am so happy to get to know all these artists and share their insights with you in creating their work. My first guest is ChirpAndBloom who used to be a sweater designer, currently designing kids' clothing from her own studio in Wilmington, Delaware.

S: What is your name and what is the story behind your shop’s name?

B: My name is Rebecca Harkin, but that feels so formal that I go by Becky most of the time. After years working in a high pressure fashion industry job, I feel lucky to be able to work from home where I can open the windows and appreciate the birds chirping and the flowers blooming.
I’m a gardener and we have birds galore on the property, so the name “chirp & bloom” seemed natural for my children’s clothing company.

S:When did you start your business?

B: I opened the chirp & bloom Etsy store in January of this year, so I’ve only been at it for a few months.

S: What are your motivations / inspirations in creating your work?

B: I read some advice somewhere that you should figure out what your dream job would be and don’t go after any jobs that aren’t a stepping stone to that job. I decided my ideal job would be managing the brand and directing the design of a children’s line of high quality, socially and
ecologically conscious clothing for a fun company with a family-friendly culture. I didn’t find any stepping stones, so I made my own.

Being on my own, I have the freedom to be inspired by whatever moves me. I’ve always liked the 1940’s for its cheerful aesthetic, wholesomeness, thriftiness, and its quilting and needlework traditions. I use vintage textiles like tablecloths, embroidered pillowcases, and printed yardage
whenever I can. I blab about it constantly on my blog: www.threadsandsnippets.blogspot.com.
I’m also inspired by my kids. In my single days, I lived in New York City and gravitated toward
dark, muddy colors. Now I like happy kid-friendly colors and even own pink pants! My garden inspires me too. We have several birdhouses and lots of flowering perennials. Pretty is good.

S: Tell us about your daily routines.

B: I do all the usual mom stuff. I get my two kids ready for school first thing. When the kids are at school it’s work time. That time is almost sacred to me because it is so limited, so no chores, no fooling around. At 1:00, I pick up my youngest from preschool and do errands or go to the playground with him, then come home in time to meet my daughter’s school bus. The rest of the afternoon is all about occupying the kids with crafts or homework, doing chores, making dinner, and maybe sneaking in a little computer time. We eat as a family, go for a walk or bike ride if it’s nice out, snuggle with the kids, then put them to bed. I’m back in the studio or at the computer by 9:00 if I haven’t fallen asleep in one of the kids’ beds. I try to be disciplined and turn in by 10:30, but I don’t always succeed because I really like what I’m doing. It’s always a time crunch, but it’s much less stressful than a demanding office job.

S:What is your favorite book?

B: Right now it’s _The Thunderbolt Kid_ by Bill Bryson. It’s a biography with a sense of humor about growing up in the midwest in the 1950’s.

S: What was your last travel destination?

B: We took a road trip up to Vermont for my cousin’s farmhouse wedding last September. It was rustic and fabulous with roosters crowing during the ceremony.

S: What do you do to relax?

B: Snuggling with the kids at bedtime is the ultimate in relaxation. A glass of wine with dinner to take the edge off is nice. I also like to watch TV. I admit it. I’ll watch any kind of decorating show, Project Runway, What Not to Wear, The Office, Colbert Report. We don’t have a TV in the bedroom, though. I’ll read before bed to wind down.

Anyone who purchases an item from ChirpAndBloom in the first week of July and mentions "Floweredsky" will receive 20% discount.

Monday Motivation

2010-05-31T13:48:00.003-04:00

Love the idea of thinking with a child's mind. Colorful, fun and whatever the day brings you , take it all!

1. Color Pencil Ear Studs-- huiyitan

2. Fancy Feather Pen Plume--prettylilthings

3. Rushmore Pencil Set of 18--tiniestj

4. Coloring Wallet for Kids -- PaperDaisyDesignCo

Motivational Picks for the Week

2010-05-17T23:41:00.003-04:00

1. Literary quote pinback brooch-- bookity

2. Vintage Hanging Keys Display on Wood--i nbloomfinds

3. Aristotle Quote Words Wall Decor--rEVOLV3rApparel

4. White Men's Socks -- RGsocks

Monday Motivation

2010-04-26T15:24:00.002-04:00

1. Handmade Organza flowers-- supplier

2. Three Daisies Personalized Stationary--paperinstyle

3. Romance Chiffon Fabric Flower Show clips--rouziligardens

4. Handmade necklace Picnic -- dreamyvintage

Flickr Favorites- April Flowers

2010-04-20T10:31:00.001-04:00

1. April Flowers

2. April Flowers2

3. Green Spring

4. April Flowers3

Love these colors that comes with the beginning of the spring!

For more flickr favorite visit Artmind's Blog .

Motivational Picks for the Week from my Team Members -Team ESST

2010-04-19T21:40:00.003-04:00

1. Mosaic Tiles Clay Paisley Feathers-- flyingcircus

2. Designer Paisleys--artfulmosaicsupplies

3. Mosaic Tiles Paisley Colorful Whimsy Plate--cocomo

4. Waverly Cotton Screen Perugia -- thyme2sew

My Rose Stud Earrings Arrived from Toosis Design

2010-04-14T22:49:00.009-04:00

Couple of days ago I received my beautiful antiquated sterling silver rose stud earrings from my lovely friend Pinar, the creator of Toosis . She was also so kind to send me one of colorful designs , an adjustable evil eye bracelet which I will use it immediately...

Thank you very much for coming up with this incredible swapping idea...

Pınar Sondal mother of two sons, was born in Pennsylvania USA, 1975. She studied Architecture at YTU, Istanbul. She works in Istanbul as an architect in her family company TETISAN. She started designing jewelry in 2001. In her designs Sondal uses fresh-water pearls, semi-precious faceted stones such as quarts, amethyst, peridot, jade, aquamarine, citrine, and onyx combining them with sterling silver and findings that she designs with several techniques.

Flickr Favorites

2010-04-13T13:27:00.002-04:00

1. Seahorse Alley

2. Seahorse Sculpture

3. Seahorse

4. Liquid Animals

5. Boo Marshall

6. Thunderstorm from the Plane

7. Blue Seahorse

8. Seahorse

9. Camouflage

10. Escape

11. Hippocampus

12. Seahorse Rocks

13. Snowflake

Couple weeks ago, we had visited NewYork Aquarium in Coney Island. It was such a wonderful experience for me and my little daughter. In this short visit, I had fallen in love with seahorses and just wanted to share some of the interesting images with different media about them .

For to see more flickr favorites, visit Artmind's blog !

Monday Motivation Sunshine from Mediterranean Street Team

2010-04-12T08:54:00.002-04:00

1. Spain Earrings in Yellow and Orange Iris-- dalim

2. Colorful Glass Blowing Angel--potglasshande

3. Pretty in Yellow--bayanhippo

4. Daisy Fortune Ring-- meltemsem

Flickr Favorites

2010-03-30T09:01:00.004-04:00

1. Travelling Pirates

2. The Art of Travel

3. Travelling Light

4. As I Travel East

As you can imagine, I love to travel ... These are some of my favorites.

For to see more flickr favorites, visit Artmind's blog !

Monday Motivation on a Rainy Day

2010-03-29T10:19:00.003-04:00

1. Fine Art Photograph Rain on Morning Star-- colormegifted

2. Storm Watcher--Lewfoster

3. In a Rushframed Original Acryclic Painting--Sarahjohnafana

4. Original Painting Little teardrop-- Thelittlefox

Monday Motivation-I love Birdies

2010-03-01T00:13:00.003-05:00

1. Tiny treasure red birdy-- loveyourlifeart

2. Birdie House No 2 --AnnieandOlive

3. Pick me Pick me Wee Birdie--Krakracraft

4. Upcycled wool Birdie Bag-- TurnUpGreen

Team ESST Weekend Sale

2010-02-25T14:24:00.003-05:00

This weekend is going to be a great one for those of you who are looking to purchase supplies for your crafting needs. Whether you need something for scrapbooking or for creating jewelry Team ESST has it all.

Team ESST Semi-Annual Promotion

Beginning on 12:00 AM EST February 26 and ending 12 pm Sunday - Etsy EST February 28, the Etsy Supply Street Team (ESST) will be holding its Semi-Annual Supply Street Team Promotion.

This sale exclusively features the members of the Etsy Supply Street Team! Crafting supplies for most any project you may have.

Team members will be offering specials like free shipping, discounts, extra goodies, and everyday fabulous prices.

For more information please check out our team blog:
http://teamesst.blogspot.com/

And for a look at the Team members promos checkout out Team ESST Promo blog:
http://esstpromo.blogspot.com/

Search TEAM ESST for all your supply needs!
http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?s....m+esst&ref=auto

We will be featuring the latest:

*Deals
*Sales
*Bargains
*Great Every Day Prices
*Supplies for the Talented Artist in You!

Floweredsky Beads is also attending this great sale with "BUY ANY THREE ITEMS, AND GET THE 4TH ONE FREE ". You will find sterling silver findings as well as very wide collection of evil eye beads, pendants and also clutch pins!.

Hope you will enjoy this great opportunity and check out my shop....

Monday Motivation- Organically Beautiful

2010-02-15T11:04:00.003-05:00

1. Organic White Jersey scarf-- prettypennydesigns

2. Organic Linen French Fashion Couture --EtoileDeMarie

3. Deep Vanilla Urban Romantic Skirt --couvert

4. Organic Bamboo Velour and silk wedding gown-- econica

Motivational Picks for the Week- Mossy Green

2010-02-09T09:55:00.005-05:00

1. Wishing Tree Moss Green-- Michellehan

2. Copper and green moss agate pendant--Nicolehill

3. Felted Beastie Moss Green --Snippetfairy

4. Garden in a Jar Terrarium Mini Moss Garden-- WarmCountryMeadows

Monday Motivation---Lovely Teals

2010-01-31T22:25:00.003-05:00

1. Lovebirds Mobile Green-- Madeleinesargent

2. Ghost Ship Original Signed--Kimberlyblok

3. Love Me Aqua Cable Long Sleeved Shrug--Reflectionsbyds

4. Turquoise Vintagestyle Butterflies-- TheGildedBee

Monday Motivation- FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN STREET TEAM

2010-01-25T15:51:00.002-05:00

1.Be My Valentine -- Ayawedding

2. My Heart on the Clouds--Meltemsem

3. Felted Hearts--Newmooncrochet

4. Red Heart Brooch with a swarovski-- Potglasshande

Mediterranean Street Team Sale up to 50%OFF

2010-01-22T23:28:00.006-05:00

Etsy
Buy Handmade
Floweredsky

Mediterranean Street Team is proud to announce that our team is making a huge sale up to 50%OFF with member designers participating all around the world with different categories like Handmade Accessories, Ceramics, House wares, Jewelry, Paper goods, Embroidery, Crochet and Knitting Crafting… Just make a quick search with the tag “msteamsale” and grab these hidden treasuries before anyone else does…
List of participating shops:

Floweredsky.etsy.com Murano Glass Evil Eye & Beaded Jewelry
Zerva.etsy.com Crochet bags, scarves more
Bayanhippo.etsy.com Handmade bags, purses, totes for women !
Toosis.etsy.com Silver Jewelry
NewMoonCrochet.etsy.com Handmade Neck Warmers and gloves
aysetugrul.etsy.com Handmade Elegant Jewelry
potglasshande.etsy.com Hand made pottery and glass products..
HouseJewels.etsy.com Unique embroidery
filofashion.etsy.com Knit crochet scarves shawls gloves and more
Meliscraft.etsy.com Handmade supply
Meltemsem.etsy.com Unique metalwork jewelry
Handebilten.etsy.com Handmade unique silver jewelry
Warmandsoft.etsy.com Knit crochet scarves shawls gloves and more
Periay.etsy.com Knit crochet scarves, shawls gloves and more

Monday Motivation- FROM THE TEAM MEMBERS OF ESST

2010-01-17T23:41:00.003-05:00

1. Passion Trumpet Matte Lucite Beads -- B ellasBeadsandmore

2. Dahlia Flower Plastic Cabachons--Mksupplies

3. Ladybug and flowers grossgrain ribbon--Tliss

4. Fandanho Mod Vines Leaves Bires-- Spiceyberrycottage

Monday Motivation

2010-01-10T23:06:00.004-05:00

1. Ring Bearer Birds Nest with Eggs -- MackensleyDesigns

2. Woodland Twig Necklace--Peaches4me

3. A Rainy Monday--PhotoTeresa

4. Red Tree Cup-- Yashabutler

Monday Motivation

2010-01-04T13:56:00.002-05:00

1. Parker Black white and tan feather headband -- Featherbrain

2. Ottoman Harem Collection Precious--Drndesigns

3. Gywneth Collection lined in Peacock Teal--FIAZCO

4. Vintage Leather Pump-- Marinawilliams

Monday Motivation

2009-12-27T22:32:00.005-05:00

1. Dinasaurs Personalized with name -- loladecor

2. Tropical Dino Clip on Tail--theblueorange

3. Atomic Dino Glow in the Dark-- Fabdangle

4. Kid Size Wrist Cuff Wallet-- Maryzoom

Monday Motivation

2009-12-21T22:07:00.003-05:00

1. 8 Pieces Organza Flowers -- Supplier

2. Ruby Shade Fingerless Gloves Mittens--Warmandsoft

3. The Santa Bird -- Sabahnur

4. Red Jade Faceted Drop Earrings-- Toosis

I would like to announce some of the good works of group members from MEDITERRANEAN STREET TEAM... Enjoy these before the end of this year!

Monday Motivation

2009-12-14T00:13:00.004-05:00

1. Burlap French Paris Slip-- Petitcoterie

2. Papillon French Cameo--Crushjewels

3. ARHUS Everyday Purse White Cotton Strap Ant Design -- Ikabags

4. 2010 Calender Everyday Paris -- Littlebrownpen

I wanted to give some spot on my blog this week to honor the memories of the visit that I made to Paris this past year . I had neither any plans nor thoughts to go and wonder around in Paris for 8 days this past year . This visit came out of blue with a little bit of surprise to all of my family . I am dedicated this lovely visit to my fellow Etsian friends. And special thanks to IKABAGS for opening their house to me and my family.

Late Monday Motivation- FROM THE TEAM MEMBERS OF ESST

2009-12-07T22:10:00.003-05:00

1. 8 Vintage Plastic Beads -- mksupplies

2. Princess Pink Pom Pom Fringe--sugarpinkboutique

3. 6 Piece Vintage Brass Ball -- Snapcraft

4. Merino Silk Blend -- Yarn2spin

Monday Motivation

2009-11-29T21:44:00.004-05:00

1. New Moon Wool Fingerless Gloves -- newmooncrochet

2. Meze Menu 6 Servings--Tulayskitchen

3. Personalized Green Snowflake Tags -- Paperinstyle

4. Christmas Green Drops -- Floweredsky

OUTBLUSH

2009-11-26T21:31:00.003-05:00

On November 23, unexpectedly my newest line of evil eye bracelets has been featured on Outblush which is a blog for girls who love to shop...

You can find the details on :

http://www.outblush.com/women/outblush/culture-club/evil-eye-etsy-roundup/

Cyber Monday special SALE

2009-11-25T21:23:00.003-05:00

Bright Red Oversized Evil Eye Beads - 3 in a bag

Gold Tone Black with Blue Dots Evil eye Bracelet with Dragonfly

Hi Everyone,

I am glad to announce that I am running a holiday sale starting today till Cyber Monday at both of my shops...

BUY 3 items, and GET 1 equal or less Value FREE...

Watch for the details on my announcement pages:

http://www.floweredsky.etsy.com

http://www.floweredskybeads.etsy.com

I hope I will see some of you in my shop in the next days...

Have a lovely Thanksgiving...

Monday Motivation

2009-11-22T22:09:00.003-05:00

1. A Pink Tree -Small Print -- atwhim

2. Pink Poppy--Vadjutka

3. Red Rose Ring -- Sumikoshop

4. Ruffled Poppy Pillow in Deep Red -- Dedeetsyshop

Etsy SUPPLY STREET TEam

2009-11-12T21:01:00.001-05:00

I am a member of the most fabulous Etsy street team ever! With over 130 members, the ETSY SUPPLY STREET TEAM can cover all of your supply needs.

Check out the team blog where you will find clickable links to all of the member's shops on Etsy, interviews with team members and more valuable information.

http://teamesst.blogspot.com/

Time to make those Christmas gifts and ESST members have the supplies you need!

My Mother's Newest Creation

2009-09-30T12:13:00.002-04:00

You have to check my dear Mom's newest collection. She finished her champagne glasses and candle holder today and I couldn't resist on putting them on my blog... Looking forward to hearing your comments.....

Have a lovely night from Istanbul, Turkey.

First Days in Paris

2009-09-03T18:30:00.005-04:00

I am enchanted with the beauty of Louvre Museum yesterday and wanted to share some of the beauties there ...

These are my shots from Louvre and Notre Dome Cathedral...

New Places to SEE , New People to Meet

2009-08-31T15:14:00.004-04:00

As a sagittarius , I love to travel, see many places to explore, meet new people and get to know them. Again , this year I am lucky to leave my nest and see new places and then finally reach to my hometown again in Istanbul.

Last but not least, I didn't forget my MONday MOTIVATION:

My experimental beadwork on a cake server.

I love it.

AND watch for more pictures from Paris, and Istanbul in the next couple days.....

Voyez-vous bientôt!!!!

GORUSURUZ!!!

Monday Motivation

2009-08-24T20:19:00.001-04:00

Sterling Silver Inca Puno Chainmaile Bracelet with a Baby Blue Evil Eye Charm

Monday Motivation

2009-08-17T20:48:00.004-04:00

Golden BeeHive Necklace with Citrine Accents

Monday Motivation

2009-08-10T07:19:00.001-04:00

Ladybug on my Wrist Series

YEAH, I AM ON ETSY WEEKEND DEAL GIFT GUIDE

2009-08-09T22:56:00.004-04:00

OH MY GOD I AM SELECTED TO ETSY WEEKEND DEAL GIFT GUIDE .... I want to thank to ETSY Admins.....

Thanks, Thanks , Thanks!!!!!

Here is my link to it:

http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/weekend-deals-discount-sale/199?&page=8

MONDAY MOTIVATION

2009-08-03T15:15:00.001-04:00

The Picture of the Day

RI HANDMADE 1st ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

2009-07-31T22:46:00.001-04:00

You are invited to join us for RI HANDMADE 1st ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW. We are looking forward to meeting with you!

Aug. 23 -10 am - 6 pm

@ Perle Nail Spa

249 Main Street

East Greenwich, RI

August First Weekend Shopping Extravaganza

2009-07-30T10:27:00.003-04:00

I'm going to be participating in the August First Weekend Shopping Extravaganza sponsored by Etsy Supply Street Team (TEAM ESST)! It will be held on Saturday August 1st - Sunday August 2nd. I have a promotion going on in each shop for this event. For my Floweredskybeads shop you will receive 10% discount on the orders of $30.00 or more ( excluding shipping) . For my Floweredsky shop you will receive FREE hemalyke stud earrings + FREE domestic shipping with the purchase of $35.00 or more (excluding shipping). Before it is too late , come and visit to enjoy these wonderful gifts...

Featured Artist Paper InStyle

2009-07-15T21:27:00.007-04:00

I would like to introduce you my friend who is great at designing custom made invitations, birthday cards, gift tags and all the related items for your big or small events, gatherings, etc. Not only her designs are cute and adorable but at the same time , they are intricately worked on. Her goods are made with high quality items along with a touch of love and care...

I guess after she had redesigned my new banner for my destash store at http://www.floweredskybeads.etsy.com , my sales has increased good amount. I wanted to thank her one more time in front of my followers or prospective ones.

Please visit her shop at : http://www.paperinstyle.etsy.com , see her work...Here are some of her lovely designs:

Custom Elephant Birthday invitations

Baby tags

Green turtle gift tags

New line of Initials

2009-07-08T15:52:00.007-04:00

I wanted to share with you my new line of initial necklace with a customizable birthstone bead... They are fun to make and gives the wearer a t ouch of their loved ones. I am looking forward to hearing your comments. Thank you Michelle at Evie's Tool Emporium (one of my group members at Team ESST) for her handstamps, her shop can be found at :

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5761288

These are the first couple of them :

Family necklaces with a touch of a ladybug

Petite initial necklace with a birthstone and / or freshwater pearl...

You can find the details of my products at http://www.floweredsky.etsy.com

Featured Artist MerCurios

2009-06-17T21:42:00.011-04:00

I absolutely love this wonderful jewelry artist's work and enjoy seeing her collection. Her ideas motivates and cultivates her line of work. Her designs are outstanding with an expressionist touch. She and I have encountered by her purchase from my shop a while ago...I stumbled upon her line again the other day... Please take a look what she had done and turned them into gorgeous one of kind jewels:

Gaia

Prosperity

Please visit her Etsy shop to see more of her gorgeous work:

http://mercurios.etsy.com

You can find more of these evil eye beads at http://floweredskybeads.etsy.com

2nd Annual Yart Sale

2009-06-02T20:52:00.010-04:00

Hi to all,

I am so excited to announce that I will be a part of YART Sale this year between Wednesday June 10th-Sunday June 14th, 2009.

Let me give you some information about this. It is a great event sponsored by TEAM ESST which I am a member of. You can get more information at http://teamesst.blogspot.com/

A "Yart Sale" is an artistic spin on the traditional Yard Sale: Art+ Yard Sale+"Yart Sale". There are many art museums, artists, and groups that have Yart sales annually to raise cash.

Please be sure to check back here and in my shop on Etsy ( http://floweredskybeads.etsy.com and http://floweredsky.etsy.com ) for specials. See you at the "Yart Sale".

I have 2 shops that I will be attending to the Yart Sale:

http://floweredskybeads.etsy.com

I will be offering 10% discount on the orders of $30.00 or more , plus FREE pair of small leaves earrings as a gift.

http://floweredsky.etsy.com

I will be offering FREE domestic shipping on the purchases of $35.00 or more , plus FREE pair of small leaves earrings....

YA GOTTA YARD

I will be at the Gaspee Days this Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-20T08:15:00.004-04:00

I want to announce that I will be at the Gaspee Days for the first time this year . My location will be E22 and if you need more information , please visit:

http://www.gaspee.com/ArtsandCrafts.htm

I hope I get to see and know some of you there.

For now take care ...

I was on Front Page at Etsy today for the first time

2009-05-11T20:23:00.003-04:00

This was a first for me to be on the Front Page or AKA FP today. I am so happy that finally I got noticed...With patience and perseverance things happen I guess.

My item that got featured was this:

TEAM ESST----I am the new member, just loving it...

2009-05-03T22:27:00.012-04:00

I want to announce that I am part of the team ESST, Etsy Supply Street Team as of late April, 09. First of all I want to tell you a little bit about the group.

The goal of the Team ESST is to promote our supply shops, not only to the customers already shopping on Etsy, but to expand our customer base to encourage new customers who may be unaware of Etsy, to come to our shops for their crafting supplies

I am planning to jump ahead with this great team and start to join May - First Weekend Shopping Extravaganza which will be between Thursday May 7th-Sunday May 10th.

I am offering FREE Set of Clutch Pins & FREE SHIPPING if you spend $20.00 or more from my supply shop:

http://www.floweredskybeads.etsy.com

Just be quick and don't miss this great opportunity. There is only couple days left. AND bookmark this page for more updates from team ESST...http://www.EtsySupplyStreetTeam.etsy.com/.

New Collection of Studs

2009-04-20T20:51:00.002-04:00

I wanted to share my new earrings that I will be showing off soon . I love them , they are petite and easy to wear...

My First Days in Istanbul--Beauty of the City

2009-03-11T17:20:00.004-04:00

I just want to re-iterate the deep beauty of my birth town , gorgeous Istanbul, the city of 7 hills, the city that smells history everywhere you turn your head, the city that never sleeps...

Here are some snapshots of my beautiful city , Istanbul...

The window of famous INCI profiterol

The full life in the street of Istiklal

New Collection

2009-02-06T08:11:00.002-05:00

I started working with one hole beads and started loving the outcome. These are my latest designs.

Buy One Get One Free Sale

2009-01-26T14:01:00.006-05:00

Hi to all,

Before Valentine Days arrives , I wanted to make an outstanding sale for the name of LOVE. Please feel free to look at my "Buy one , Get one Free " Section at my

etsy shop and enjoy this great opportunity....

Some of the items include the following

My new evil eye pendant selection

2009-01-19T20:14:00.003-05:00

I am putting a line of new murano glass pendant selection in my shop... I had them for a long time and didn't put the time and effort to put them in my etsy store. They will give some people good luck and protection...

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SALE

2009-01-12T10:16:00.003-05:00

Quick and catch the madness sale of my shop. Buy one and get one the same or lower value item FREE...

Just purchase them and before you pay it, wait for my updated invoice....

Check it out at :

www.floweredsky.etsy.com

My new babies

2009-01-04T14:35:00.010-05:00

I am launching my new line of hair pins using the techniques of handweaving crystals and wire wrapping. As you may predict , I am using Genuine Swarovski Crystals , freshwater pearls to manipulate them. The difference between other artists and me would be , I make the pin parts of the product by hand and use sterling silver wire to do them ... I try to keep my costs low also to be competitive from others.

Hopefully, this new line of mine will attract brides, communions, and any special events of yours...

All my products come in beautiful organza bags...

Thanks for reading.

www.floweredsky.etsy.com

Winter is here

2008-12-23T10:33:00.002-05:00

This was the view from my front window the other night. It is absolute beauty.

Free shipping on my selected items

2008-12-21T15:08:00.003-05:00

I am offering Free Shipping for the items equal or more than $50.00 . Please feel free to visit my shop with the below link:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=67226&section_id=5816993
Have fun ...

My last art show for the year of 2008

2008-12-01T17:57:00.002-05:00

Please come and join us in my last art show and sale starting from this Friday , the 5th of December thru Sunday, the 7th...

Hope Artist Village---Holiday Craft Show & Open Studio

2008-11-13T10:58:00.003-05:00

Holiday Craft Show & Open Studio

Pet Food Drive to Benefit Providence Animal Rescue League

Winter Coat Drive for Neighborhood Alliance of Pawtucket

November 15th 10am -5pm

999 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860

The Hope Artiste Village

I want to announce that I will be a part of this great event this coming Saturday and hope that you and your loved ones could come and join us....

For over a decade Ahlers Designs hosted an Artist Open Studio in Rumford. Now for the first time we are opening our doors in our new location. Join us at for a fun family day of shopping, games and helping our community pets. With over 15 local artists gathering to show and sell their wares. Some of the participants include educational toys by Charlie’s Playhouse open to the public for the first time. Ahlers Designs famous holiday bargain table. Sign up for woodworking classes at Keeseh Studios, or book your family or pets holiday photo with David Ciolfi at with event discount pricing.100 FREE prizes of stuffed animals to give to people that play our Monster size "operation" game.

Free Parking, Free Admission, Pet Friendly EventAccepting Pet food donations now till November 15th at Ahlers Designs unit 707Accepting Winter Coat Donations now till Novmeber 15th at the Hive unit 109For more information call http://www.ahlersgifts.com/

Participants

Ahlers Designs- gifts & home accessories

Amy Jean Romero - cards & gifts

Bill Riker - hand blow glass

Brenda Wrigley Scott- ceramics

Charlie’s Playhouse- educational toys

Christian Dale- spa products

Dancin’ Spirit- dance school

David Ciolfi Photography

Green Friendly Golf-

Hive Gallery & Tattoo Studio

Joan Hausrath - scarves

Jen McWalters Pilates Studio

Keeseh Studio - wood working

Marya Dabrowski - jewelry

Toba Weintraub- B&W drawings

Tracy’s Treasures - home linens

Spa Products

Original Designs by Cat- eyeglass holders & jewelry

One Wellness Center - chair massage

Furry Friends Pet Care Services

Edgewoof- pet bakery

Park Avenue Puppies

Rhode One Technology- Computers

The Blackstone Bar & Gallery- with Providence Sketchy in the afternoon

Providence Animal Rescue League

Newmoon Studio Ceramics- Pottery

FloweredSky Jewelry-Handcrafted unique beaded jewelry and evil eye jewelry collection

Come celebrate local arts and business at the Hope Artiste Village!

Directions:

I-95 North

Take exit 26 toward RI-122 / Lonsdale AveMerge onto Thurston StreetTake a right at your first light on to Main Street / RI-122I-

95 South

Take exit 27 toward Route 1 / RI-15Continue straight onto Cedar St.Turn left at Main St.Turn left at the intersection of Main St. & Lonsdale Ave

Collaboration will be a SUCCESS

2008-11-12T14:44:00.002-05:00

I am so excited and happy to announce that Hilal -newmoonstudio and I came together to open our first Holiday Sale at the Pawtucket Open Studios. This great event will be on the days of December 6th & 7th. Hopefully you will all make it and see our handmade creations. You can see some of our work at :

http://www.newmoonstudio.etsy.com/

http://www.ginaminda.etsy.com/

http://www.floweredsky.etsy.com/

http://www.floweredskybeads.etsy.com/

To wrap up the September Pawtucket Open Studios

2008-09-24T13:56:00.009-04:00

This year with POS was a little interesting while at the same time fun for me . I get to know that I could have fun even though there is not much fun around. The first night was a little slow to my surprise. I couldn't get to meet with my other artist friends with whom I was going to share the room. Well they didn't show up:((. Anyways, so in that huge room I was like a squatting bird:)). I tried to decorate but the room was at least 3 times bigger than my whole house, it was a little challanging for me. I gave up and kept my spirit up and it worked. I guess with that manner, I had good sales and I met a lot of prospective repetitive customers. Also, my friends , Hilal (http://www.newmoonstudio.etsy.com/) and her son, Alex, and Suzan (http://www.letmemakeyouchic.etsy.com/) and her daughter , Sude had visited me and cheered me up. Last but not the least I want to thank to my Sevim Teyze who had helped me whole alot in wrapping up and dismantling...

Here are some pictures of my "Studio":

My so called "studio"

The Saturday night with Putamayo "Turkish Groove" CD playing at the background

My Friday night Creation

My original "Flower of Hope" Bracelets

Some pictures from the Hope Artists Village Event

2008-09-17T15:48:00.010-04:00

These are some of pictures that I want to share from Hope Artists Village Event... It was somewhat slow, but the visitors were interested in my styles and I hope I will get to see most of them again in my upcoming show on Friday at the Pawtucket Open Studios. Please see below for more information about this show...

Enjoy the pictures

From my booth

My Love Erin at mama's booth

Hope Artist Village Fall Open House---TOMORROW NIGHT

2008-09-11T11:17:00.004-04:00

I want to announce that I will be at the 3rd annual Fall Open house of Hope Artist Village tomorrow night, September 12. This is my first year and I am so excited about it. Wish me good luck . I hope I 'll see lots of familiar faces :)).

You can find the details at http://www.hopeartistvillage.com/ under the 3rd Annual Fall Open House.

AS of September 9....

2008-09-10T22:54:00.003-04:00

As I mentioned you before, my little BIG baby has started to daycare as of Tuesday... Tomorrow is her second day ... It was tough on Tuesday , I think for all of my little circle of family... She is sleeping like an angel now, and I always say tomorrow is another day.

One of my favorite Etsy Seller and her Great work of Art

2008-08-28T21:30:00.004-04:00

http://newmoonstudio.etsy.com/

Pawtucket Open Studios

2008-08-27T23:00:00.012-04:00

I want to announce that I will be at Pawtucket Open Studios starting on September 19 thru September 21. There will be over 75 artists opening their studios as well as artists located around Pawtucket , Rhode Island. This is my 3rd year with them and I love to be a part of them ...

It is fun, diverse and always creative ...

For more information , please visit us at http://www.pawtucketopenstudios.com/ and hopefully I will see you there.

My Nest

2008-08-20T22:47:00.000-04:00

I am new on blogging and a little hesitant what to write and how to start. Let's see:))
And I go...
I am very busy with my 13 month old daughter, Erin, my love , my motivation, my exhaustation and everything else as all the parents would think of.
Also I am trying my best to create everyday for my upcoming art shows before Christmas...
AND ETSY is becoming my secured nest everytime I feel stuck . It is really a great website that has really talented people in one place.
In September my little angel will start to daycare for 2 days a week and hopefully I will work on my designs, my websites, and my upcoming wholesale projects more efficiently.

Last but not the least I want to thank my wonderful husband who's been so understanding and supportive to me in these days with what I am trying to accomplish ...